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This episode originally aired February 8, 2026:
Why do smart, high-earning people still feel stuck with money?
It’s not discipline. It’s not knowledge. It’s identity.
In this episode of the Do.Different.Better Show, Y. Elaine Rasmussen introduces the concept of Wealth Identity—the invisible pattern that shapes how you earn, save, give, invest, and set goals.
You’ll learn:
Why copying other people’s financial goals keeps failing you
The 4 Wealth Identities (Builder, Caretaker, Maximizer, Minimalist Strategist)
How stress reveals—not changes—your money behavior
How to stop fighting yourself and start designing money systems that fit your real life
This episode is especially for HENRYs—high earners who are doing “everything right” but still feel financial tension, overwhelm, or decision fatigue.
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