In this episode of The Fuck It Shift, host Adam Ross and producer Jay dive into a tricky question: does spending money on yourself actually help you succeed — or is it just materialistic bullshit?
Adam shares stories from his own life, including the time he almost bought a Jeep just for status, how his dad’s advice about payments stuck with him, and why he used to park his beat-up car a block away from business meetings just to protect his image
Along the way, he unpacks the deeper truth: cars, clothes, and watches don’t guarantee success — but the mindset they trigger might.
This isn’t about glorifying fancy purchases or saying you need luxury to win. It’s about understanding the role of self-worth, first impressions, and celebrating milestones in your journey
Sometimes the purchase is just a reminder that you’re valuable, that you’ve leveled up, and that you deserve to keep pushing.
If you’ve ever wrestled with guilt about buying something for yourself, or wondered whether an upgrade could actually change your trajectory, this conversation will challenge the way you think about money, mindset, and success.
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