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The Fastest Ways to Power, Money & Freedom

The Fastest Ways to Power, Money & Freedom

Mike Thurston
June 20, 2025

Most people say they want a better life…

More money,
Better health,
Stronger relationships.

But few are willing to change the internal patterns that keep them from obtaining this.

Joining us this week is Afnan Khalifa. From serving tables for $11/hour to making seven figures by age 22, the Palestinian-Canadian entrepreneur has cracked the code on building genuine wealth through sales, investments and personal branding.

In this episode, Afnan reveals why depending on anyone else is the riskiest strategy of all, and how she’s helped thousands of people create their own financial freedom.

→ WATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE:

BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT COMPROMISING VALUES

Mastering the Art of Sales

Every job rejection teaches you something valuable. Persuasion, body language, and upselling are all skills that you can pick up from just about any workplace.

Afnan learned this from her time as a waitress. Now, she ascribes these lessons as directly influencing her seven-figure success.

Energy is Currency

Most people surround themselves with comfort zones.

If someone's just "nice," they're not really adding tangible value to your life or business.

What you want are people who:

1. Challenge your thinking

2. Introduce new opportunities

3. Model the success you’re looking to achieve.

"I always say no more than I say yes. I'm very disciplined. My friends are like, 'Let's go out.' I'm like, 'Let's not.' I'm at home working, learning skills, thinking how can I grow my brand."

- Afnan Khalifa

Financial Independence First

Dependency is the most expensive luxury you can't afford, and your financial backup plan shouldn't involve anyone else.

→ Build skills that generate income regardless of relationship status

→ Create multiple revenue streams you control

→ Make your worst-case scenario a regular job, not total dependency.

The moment you make your potential dependent on another person's presence, resources, or approval, you've capped what you're capable of achieving.

Instead, create wealth, respect, and freedom on your own terms.

Later this week, we’ll be sending a deep dive into everything that was covered in more detail to ensure you don’t miss any value from your watching.