My answer:
I’d tell that kid washing dishes to stop confusing hard work with smart money.
You can cook your ass off, work doubles, chase the dream — but if you don’t understand where every dollar goes, the game will eat you alive.
I used to think profit was a dirty word.
Now I know it’s the difference between surviving and building freedom.
Money isn’t the enemy. It’s the measurement of discipline — and the fuel that lets you keep creating.
If you’re running a restaurant, your name’s already on the line.
So make sure the numbers work as hard as you do.
What would you tell your younger self about money?