In this raw episode, Michael shares the unfiltered journey from battling severe mental health struggles in his teens to building a $20M+ property portfolio and running a multi 8 figure business.With no roadmap, no corporate job, and no burning passion to “follow,” Michael found his edge through honesty, hustle, and a commitment to becoming the best at whatever he put his hands to.We cover:- Why waiting for passion is holding people back- How mental health shaped his views on wealth and purpose- Why buying a Lambo didn’t change anything- The real reason he left a $900K job to start from scratch- The mindset shift that made him financially free, without chasing endless more

Timestamps: 1. 0:00 - Intro 2. 3:00 - Michael’s early battle with mental health.3. 8:00 - "The Side Hustle That Changed Everything"4. 10:00 - "I Made $900K... and Walked Away"5. 16:00 - "The Lambo Effect Wears Off6. 17:50 - Why Mastery Beats Passion When Building a Career.7. 24:00 - Why Property Over Stocks?8. 30:40 - Knowing When Enough Is Enough9. 35:45 - How financial freedom changed Michaels Life10. 45:00 - The story behind his desire to guide others through the darkIf you’re stuck, scaling, or questioning what success really looks like, this one’s for you.CONNECT WITH MICHAEL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaeljamesthomas_/Website: https://www.mentoredbymichael.com.au/?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwMCVJBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp52I1QgndGIHTnJNjhYHE86x_-ecmUjxULhN9fx8ro_fvNs0WiDCwbBBuU1s_aem_HgpKFvZjuREC_LcljiAgwACONNECT WITH THE PROPERTY NERDS:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thepropertynerdspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepropertynerdspodcastCONNECT WITH FOURACRE FINANCIAL:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/fouracre.financial/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fouracre-financial/Website: https://fouracrefinancial.com.au/CONNECT WITH ARJUN:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arjpaliwal/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/propertybuyersagent/CONNECT WITH INVESTORKIT:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investorkit.com.au/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/investorkit/Website: https://www.investorkit.com.au/This Podcast was Recorded & Produced by KYU Media. For Production related inquiries please get in touch with us at https://kyumedia.com/