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Published Apr 13, 2018

29: Borrowing and Loaning Money Without Losing Friends | Feedback Friday

Jordan Harbinger and Jason DeFillippo delve into the delicate dynamics of lending money to friends, offering practical advice on preserving relationships, staying authentic, and managing financial expectations. They also tackle the discipline required in self-employment, handling personal challenges like substance abuse, and the rewarding pursuit of unconventional career paths.
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  • Discipline

    Discipline is crucial for self-employment, as explains the challenges of being your own boss. He emphasizes that self-employment requires creating your own systems and maintaining productivity without the structure of a traditional job. adds that financial stability is difficult to achieve when living in expensive areas like downtown Chicago, especially when supporting a partner with substance abuse issues 1. Jordan highlights the importance of distancing oneself from toxic influences to avoid financial pitfalls 2.

    You cannot climb out of a hole if the other people who are close to you in your life continue to dig that hole even deeper.

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    Achieving financial independence requires discipline and making tough decisions about personal relationships.

       

    Substance Impact

    Substance abuse can severely impact financial stability and self-employment, as Jordan discusses the challenges faced when supporting someone with such issues. He points out that the debt isn't the main problem; rather, it's the partner's inability to contribute financially due to substance abuse 1. Jason suggests that addressing these personal issues is crucial for financial recovery, as they often lead to deeper problems like borrowing money without repayment plans 3.

    Her substance abuse is currently your biggest problem here because the reason you have the debt mounting up is because you're supporting someone else who can't support themselves.

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    Resolving these issues is essential for achieving long-term financial health and stability.

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