Mike Hambright—real estate entrepreneur, investor, educator, and founder of Investor Fuel—shares how his definition of success has evolved from chasing financial freedom to pursuing purpose, impact, and time freedom. This conversation explores decision-making, entrepreneurship, margin, legacy, and why building a life you love matters more than building a bigger business.

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Timecodes:
00:00 – Better Decisions, Better Life
04:20 – Why Entrepreneurs Must Fail Forward
08:45 – Taking Bigger Swings Without Bigger Risk
11:39 – The Trap of “More”
15:04 – From Money to Time Freedom
20:46 – Goals, Seasons & Life Changes
24:18 – Simplifying Life as You Grow
29:10 – Why Margin Matters
31:42 – What Success Really Means
33:51 – The Regrets That Matter Most