Good morning brothers just want to shout the community out and show what i been up to with my (weoutside) movement to help the homeless that wont commit to shelter just yet. W!- Welcoming E! - Empowering O!- Our U! - Unsheltered T!- THROUGH S!- skills I! - impactful D! - Direct E! - engagement

A new year doesn’t automatically change anything. But it does give us a moment to pause—to reflect, reset, and decide what we want to do differently. As we step into 2026, this is an opportunity to examine not just our financial goals, but our money mindset: the beliefs we carry, the habits we repeat, and the stories we tell ourselves about what’s possible. Many of us were taught to approach money from survival mode—reactive, anxious, short-term. But growth requires something different: intention, clarity, and patience. This year isn’t about perfection. It's about awareness. It's about building systems instead of relying on willpower. It's about shifting from “getting by” to building forward. As you begin the year, consider: - What money belief am I ready to challenge? - What financial habit do I want to strengthen—not overhaul? - What does stability look like for me this year? We’ll continue having these conversations together inside this community—grounded, honest, and supportive. Here’s to new beginnings, steady progress, and a healthier relationship with money in 2026.

Every one of us is carrying around a money identity — a story about who we are with money, what we deserve, and what’s “possible” for someone like us. Most of those stories weren’t created by choice. They were shaped by trauma, survival mode, instability, lack of access, and the environments we grew up in. But here’s the truth: Your money identity is not permanent. It’s a script — and scripts can be rewritten. If your story sounds like:“I’m bad with money.”“I can’t save.”“I’ll always be struggling.”“I’m not an investor.”…those aren’t facts. They’re old beliefs that never got challenged. To rewrite your money story, start here: 1. Identify the old script. What did you hear growing up? What did you live through? What did you internalize? 2. Catch the moments where you repeat it. Every impulse spend, every moment you shut down around money, every time you avoid looking at your account — those are identity echoes. 3. Replace the script with a new one. “I make decisions that protect my future.” “I invest because my goals matter.” “I spend like a person who knows their worth. ”Identity shifts come from repeated action, not wishful thinking. 4. Take one small action that aligns with the new identity. A spending pause. A $10 automatic transfer to savings. Opening your first investing account. Small steps repeated rewrite the whole narrative. Your past shaped your old money identity, but you get the final edit. Share below if you’re rewriting your story — and what your new money identity looks like.

A lot of us were taught—directly or indirectly—that investing is “too risky.” But if you’ve survived incarceration, if you’ve had to start over with nothing, then you already know risk. The truth is, not investing is the bigger danger. Time passes whether you invest or not. Inflation eats at your money whether you act or not. And systems don’t care whether you ever get ahead. So here’s the shift:👉 Stop saying “I don’t have enough.”👉 Start asking, “How can I build with what I have?” You’ve been through too much to let fear rob you now .Let’s build smarter, together. What limiting belief about money or investing are YOU letting go of this week? Check out wealth-building videos on YouTube

Getting started with investing doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Whether you’re just beginning your financial journey or starting over, these five simple steps can help you move from hesitation to action: 1. Know Your “Why” (What are you investing for? Freedom? Retirement? Your kids? Knowing your goal gives your money a mission.) 2. Check Your Budget (Before you invest, make sure your spending and saving are in alignment. That’s the first step of the SSI Method.) 3. Learn the Basics (You don’t need a finance degree—just enough to understand things like stocks, ETFs, and risk. Start small, but stay consistent.) 4. Choose a Platform (Fidelity, Vanguard, or even apps like Public or Robinhood—pick one that’s beginner-friendly and aligns with your needs.) 5. Start with What You Can (Even $25 or $50 a month matters. Time in the market beats trying to time the market.) 🧠 Mindset Reminder: You don’t have to know everything to begin. You just need to start. Investing is an act of ownership—and ownership is the key to building wealth. Check out this video: 5 Steps to Investing