Why I Stopped Chasing Money and Started Building This Instead

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Remember that corporate hamster wheel I told you about? The 60-80 hour weeks with zero family time?

Well, here’s what I wish someone had told me back then…

You can’t build true freedom by focusing on just ONE thing.

I learned this the hard way. I was so focused on making money that I completely ignored everything else. And you know what happened? I made good money but felt absolutely miserable.

Then I had my wake-up call.

I realized that the women who were truly living free are waking up excited, spending quality time with their families, AND building wealth, not just being focused on the money. They had cracked a different code entirely.

I call it the W3 Freedom Framework:

Wealth: But not just any wealth… strategic wealth that works FOR you.

Wellness: Because what’s the point of success if you’re too tired to enjoy it?

Wisdom: The mindset and knowledge that keeps it all together.

Here’s what shocked me:

These three don’t compete with each other – they actually multiply each other.

When I started focusing on all three simultaneously instead of just chasing revenue, everything shifted. My 20-hour work week became possible. My family time became sacred. And my wealth started growing faster than when I was working twice as hard.

The W3 Freedom Framework isn’t just another business strategy. It’s a complete approach to creating the life you actually want, not just the bank account you think you need.

Want to see exactly how this works?

I’m breaking down each pillar below, including the specific strategies I use and the mistakes that keep most people stuck in just one area…

The 3W Freedom Framework: Wealth • Wellness • Wisdom

The comprehensive approach that finally got me off the hamster wheel!

This framework is designed specifically for ambitious women who are tired of choosing between success and sanity. You know, those of us who want financial freedom AND time freedom AND the energy to actually enjoy both.

Sound impossible?

I used to think so too. But here’s what I discovered…

Most successful women are secretly struggling in one of these three areas:

❌ They’ve built wealth but sacrificed their health getting there

❌ They focus on wellness but struggle with money stress

❌ They have knowledge but lack the systems to implement it

The magic happens when you align all three.

When your wealth strategies support your wellness (hello, passive income!), when your wellness gives you the energy to build wealth, and when your wisdom guides both, that’s when you stop working harder and start living better.

Here’s how each pillar works:

WEALTH – Strategic Money That Works FOR You
This isn’t about grinding for more income. It’s about creating multiple streams that flow whether you’re working or sleeping. Think building assets: real estate portfolios, online businesses with systems, investments and even crypto banking, that compound while you focus on what matters.

Real talk: I built my first passive income stream while working only 20 hours a week. It’s not about having more time – it’s about using your time strategically.

WELLNESS – Energy That Sustains Your Success
You can’t build lasting wealth from a place of burnout. This pillar is about creating sustainable energy, clear thinking, and the physical vitality to enjoy your success. When you feel good, you make better decisions. Period.

My turning point: I realized that my “busy” wasn’t productive. I was just too tired to work efficiently. Once I prioritized my wellness, my 20-hour weeks became more productive than my old 80-hour ones.

WISDOM – The Mindset That Makes It All Stick
This is the secret sauce. It’s the knowledge of what actually works, the wisdom to avoid costly mistakes, and the mindset that keeps you moving forward when things get tough. Most importantly, it’s knowing when to say no to “opportunities” that don’t align with your freedom vision.

Game-changer realization: Every successful person I studied wasn’t just lucky, they had specific frameworks and systems. Once I learned these, everything accelerated.

The Bottom Line: When you master all three pillars, you’re not just building a business, you’re designing a life.  A life… where Monday mornings feel exciting instead of exhausting, where family time is protected, not sacrificed, where wealth grows while you sleep soundly.

Ready to see how this could work for your life?

I’m hosting free 1:1 trainings where I’ll walk you through exactly how to implement the W3 Freedom Framework. No theory, just the practical steps that took me from corporate hamster wheel to freedom lifestyle.  [BOOK YOUR SPOT HERE]

Ways to Work With Me

Private 1:1 Coaching: This coaching experience will help you align your vision and millionaire mindset for a freedom based life. It is for women ready to take bold, intentional steps toward building a life of freedom, emotionally, financially, and geographically. Click here to learn more.

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Power Hour Consult: Book 60 minutes with me, where we dive deep into the very heart of what’s been keeping you stuck. Whether it’s about supercharging your mindset, reinventing your life and business vision, or simply seeking guidance, direction, and unwavering accountability. Click here to learn more.

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About the author 

Deborah MacDonald

After almost 25 years as an entrepreneur, I continue to grow my business, my passive income streams and my wealth. And now I mentor others on their wealth journeys by teaching them how to fund their own freedom lifestyle.

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