This episode of the Play Big Podcast features a conversation with Chris Felton, a former CPA turned financial services entrepreneur, author, and speaker, who shares his journey from working exhaustive hours and facing financial struggles to achieving personal and financial freedom. Chris discusses his transformative moment of realization that led him to pursue entrepreneurship and the path to reshaping his life and finances. He emphasizes the power of decision-making, the importance of respecting money, and the necessity of continual personal and spiritual growth. The episode also delves into Chris’s book “Think and Grow You,” where he openly shares his life lessons and offers advice on forgiveness, overcoming adversity, and the significance of maintaining a positive mindset towards money and life achievements.

00:00 Welcome to the Play Big Podcast: Meet Chris Felton

00:19 The Journey from CPA to Financial Entrepreneur

01:05 Embracing Entrepreneurship for an Ideal Life

05:10 The Struggle and Breakthrough in Financial Services

15:43 Maintaining Momentum: Decades of Success

16:18 The Power of Dreaming and Continuous Growth

19:29 From Financial Despair to Authoring 'Think and Grow You'

25:19 The Journey from Stuck to Growth

26:04 The Power of Testimonials and Personal Stories

27:29 Breaking Down the Three Destructive R's

31:54 Embracing Spiritual Growth

37:00 The Spark of Asking Questions

42:10 Respecting Money for Financial Success

48:29 The Impact of Forgiveness