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Why I Said No to an Extra $180,000 in Wealth (And Why I’d Do It Again) Nov 19, 2025

I had an interesting email exchange recently.

Someone—smart, kind, thoughtful—ran numbers for me on a cash-out refinance. She made a very compel

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Why I Don’t Chase Yield (and What I’ve Learned About Real Freedom) Nov 11, 2025

Someone recently challenged me about my rental portfolio.

“Steve, your return on equity isn’t great,” they said.
“You could be making so much more i...

Here is something I shared with my boys this morning: A Willing Heart Oct 22, 2025

The angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon while he was hiding from his enemies in fear. Yet the angel’s message was, “The Lord is with you, might

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The Real Key to Freedom Isn’t What You Think May 02, 2025

Let me ask you a question: Have you ever thought, “If I just had $250,000 in the bank, I’d finally be free?”

I used to believe that too.

In fact...

You Have Enough: Why So Many Entrepreneurs Are Missing the Life They’ve Already Built. Apr 26, 2025

Jay sat across from me with that look I’ve seen too many times before.

The weight of lawsuits and pressures were thick in the

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I’ll never forget the day I skipped everything—except time with God. Apr 19, 2025

It was one of those days. You probably know the kind.

My to-do list was staring me down like a heavyweight opponent. As an entrepreneur, husband, and...

The Battle of Longings: Finding Clarity, Freedom, and True Success Apr 16, 2025

I’ve always felt a pull in two directions.

On one hand, I wanted to be a devoted father, a husband fully present, and a man who walked closely with G...

The Deepest Desire: Why Connection—Not Success—Is What We’re Really Searching For Apr 13, 2025

When I first started teaching Lifeonaire, I thought my mission was to help people develop a Lifeonaire Vision—a blueprint for the life they truly want...

The Illusion of the Dream Home: Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better Apr 05, 2025

I once bought a massive home in an incredible neighborhood, believing it would be the pinnacle of success.

I thought it would bring satisfaction, joy...

Getting Rich With Real Estate Is Easy—But Most People Quit Before It Happens Apr 02, 2025

I know what you’re thinking. Did Steve Cook say that getting rich with real estate is easy?

Yes. Yes, I did.

For years, I’ve said that real estate i...

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