Why Your “Busy” Is Keeping You Broke

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Let me ask you something uncomfortable…

When was the last time you felt truly energized?

Not just “got through the day” energized. I mean the kind of energy where you wake up excited, make clear decisions, and have enough left over for the people you love?

If you can’t remember… you’re not alone.

Here’s what I discovered the hard way:

When I was working 60-80 hour weeks, I thought I was being productive. But looking back? I was just too exhausted to work efficiently.

My “busy” was actually costing me money.

The wellness breakthrough came when I realized:

  • Tired brains make expensive mistakes
  • Low energy = poor decision-making
  • Burnout doesn’t lead to breakthroughs

When I started prioritizing wellness, something magical happened:

My 20-hour work weeks became MORE productive than my old 60-80 hour ones.

Why?

Because I had:

✅ Mental clarity to see opportunities others missed
✅ Physical energy to execute consistently
✅ Emotional bandwidth to handle challenges
✅ Spiritual alignment with my true purpose

The W3 Freedom Framework isn’t about working LESS (though that’s a nice bonus).

It’s about having the ENERGY to build wealth and freedm that lasts.

Wellness isn’t selfish. It’s strategic. It’s the energy equation.

Quick Wellness Check: On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your:

  • Physical energy: ___
  • Mental clarity: ___
  • Emotional stability: ___
  • Spiritual alignment: ___

If any of these are below a 7, that’s costing you money. I promise.

Wellness is not just bubble baths and yoga (though those are nice!). It means creating systems that sustain your success.

[Book a free strategy session with me here] if you want to know how I do it!

To your freedom,

Deborah

P.S. One simple way to dive deeper into my training and why I love to refer to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in my Freedom Guide

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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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