On this episode we chat with Dr. Latifat Akintade, a gastroenterologist and the dynamo behind MoneyFitMD podcast and financial wellness program. She talks about her own financial journey and what physicians can do to move toward financial freedom. In a more global sense, physicians being financially secure can be a first step in changing the culture of medicine for the better.
Some common mistakes physicians make in managing their finances:
She talks about the concept of being the CEO of our own lives and remembering that we are our biggest assets. In that way, you'd never overwork and not take care of your star player (you). Also if you think of yourself as the CEO of your life, it wouldn't make sense to ignore your finances and not plan for the future.
Dr. Latifat goes into the 3 components of ideal wealth:
Dr. Latifat estimates accumulating money is about 20% numbers, but the rest is mindset. She talks about simple steps to get started, even if you know nothing right now about money.
Lastly, we talk about her FREE mini-course at www.moneyfitmd.com/feedom. It covers:
After hearing her, you'll want to check out her podcast here to listen more. You can also visit her website here.
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