Hey Good Kids,
$Maxwell here, and I’m about to drop some truth bombs. Buckle up, because this might sting a little.
Discord. Maybe you’re thinking, “That’s great for him, but I’m different. The market is just too darn hard.”
I get it. You’ve tried your hand at day trading, chasing the latest “can’t-lose” indicators, or signing up for funded accounts. You’ve probably even tried to 10x your portfolio in a month.
And what happened? You got burned. You didn’t get the results you expected—or worse, the ones you were promised. Now, you’re stuck thinking $Maxwell and GKT are just more of the same.
Let’s dig into this mindset.
The Hedonic Treadmill: Why It’s Holding You Back
Right now, you’re stuck. Stuck in the rat race. Grinding away at your W2 job, collecting a paycheck, and spending it on gadgets or experiences that promise happiness but never deliver for more than a quick dopamine hit.
You know the drill: you buy the shiny new toy, use it for a week, and then it ends up in a drawer. A short burst of excitement, a couple of social media posts, and then... back to the grind. The next thing comes along, and the cycle starts all over again.
That, my friends, is the hedonic treadmill in action. And here’s the kicker—it’s robbing you of the capital and energy you could use to build a life of freedom.
Doesn’t that sound harder than making a few long-term decisions that could change your life forever?
The Stock Market and Life: They’re More Alike Than You Think
Here’s the thing: the stock market is a lot like life. Predicting where a stock will be tomorrow or next Friday? That’s a coin toss. But knowing where a quality company might be in a year—or five years? That’s a different story.
Think about your career. If you want to be a brain surgeon, you don’t just wake up one day and start operating. There was that old Holiday Inn Express commercial that joked about this idea. But in the stock market, too many people actually believe it’s possible. They think, “If I just find the right strategy, I’ll be rich overnight.”
Newsflash: that’s not how it works.
The stock market becomes easier when you shift your perspective. Financial freedom becomes achievable when you stop chasing instant gratification. It’s about recognizing that the latest gadget or toy is stealing from your future and deciding to prioritize your long-term goals.
Trade the Good Kids Way: Small, Mechanical, and Often
Let me share an example. Putting money in quality stocks pays off over time. I know $5,000 is a lot of money, but even $500, or $200 would be an AMAZING WIN!
Does wealth happen overnight? Of course not. But over time, it added up. That’s the power of simple, consistent investing in quality companies. And Nvidia is just one example.
This approach—trading small, trading mechanical, trading often—is the heart of the Good Kids way. It’s not flashy. It’s not complicated. But it works.
Stop Believing the Lie
You’ve heard the saying, “If it was easy, everyone would do it.” But that’s a lie. It’s a misleading belief that keeps you trapped. The truth is, most people don’t do it because they’re stuck in the wrong mindset.
Being stuck in the corporate grind, feeling like you have no time or no money—that’s what’s truly hard. All of that can change if you escape the comparison trap, ignore the marketers selling you things you don’t need, and start focusing on your future by saving and investing.
Take Action: Build Your Life of Freedom
This week, I want you to ask yourself:
How can you start saving more?
How can you use the strategies I share—for free—to build significant wealth?
The insights I offer aren’t complicated. You’ve just been programmed to think they are. But they’re not. You can do this. I’m not special.
If you haven’t started my free mini-course on selling puts, what are you waiting for?
If you’re not in the Discord yet, why not?
If you need more help, why haven't you reached out to me.
This is your time
2025 is the year of action. Stop worrying about what others think or chasing the next dopamine hit. Start building the life of freedom you deserve.
That’s the Mr. Money Maxwell way. Happy Trading Good Kids,
-$Maxwell
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