Introduction
(Edition 8)
Dear Friends,
I’ve been thinking a lot this week about how life has a funny way of testing our strength right when we’re trying our best to stay steady. Maybe you’ve felt it too, one month the bills behave, the next month something pops up out of nowhere.
We’re diving into the everyday “money motions” that quietly drain our wallets… the emotional triggers that lead to overspending… and the simple mindset shifts that help your money show up for you instead of the other way around.
Edition 8 will help you learn how to “pay yourself first” even on a tight income, how to make every dollar work twice as hard, and how to spend smarter on the days when you’re feeling lonely, stressed, or stretched thin.
And just a quick reminder from me to you: you’re doing better than you think. Truly. You’re here, you’re learning, and you’re taking steps that most people never take.
With gratitude and a whole lot of hope,
Mike Bridges
Founder, The O55 Report
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