I Knew How to Grow My Business — But Not My Personal Wealth

Bob, 36 Years Old Small Business Owner

I’ve always taken pride in being a hands-on, hardworking entrepreneur. I knew every corner of my shop, every client by name, and how to stretch every dollar to keep things running. But when I looked at my own future — retirement, savings, even emergencies — I had no answers. No roadmap. And it scared me. Eventually, I had to confront that truth and unlearn the belief that personal finance would ‘sort itself out’ someday. I got help, built a plan, and finally started treating my personal life with the same discipline I gave my business. Now, for the first time, I feel like my future is just as strong as what I’ve built.