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Broken Mirror Syndrome

Is your world out of sync, or is your reflection distorted? Discover how a shift in perspective—what Earl Nightingale called the mirror of our attitude—can unlock clarity, strength, and the life you're meant to live. You were born to live on top of the world. Start acting like it

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Homer Market Half-Yearly Update 2025

The Homer market isn’t falling—it’s finding balance. After years of rapid escalation, we’re seeing a healthy return to equilibrium. Fewer sales, higher median prices, and thoughtful deal-making point to a stable, opportunity-filled market.

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Train Your Mind, Transform Your Wealth

Your thoughts shape your future. Like a bonsai, your mindset must be trained with care, purpose, and patience. It's never too late to prune away the beliefs holding you back and grow a life of abundance.

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The End Is Never the End

What feels like the end might be your greatest beginning. You’re never more than one idea away from your best life—and the courage to let go is the first step.

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The News Diet That Changed My Life

Jim Stovall cut his news time to 20 minutes a day—and it changed how I think about focus, time, and investing in myself. Here's how you can do the same and reclaim your day.

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You’re Not Behind—You’re on Your Way

You don’t need a fortune to start building wealth. You need a decision. In this heartfelt response to a listener from Alaska, Chris shares five practical, powerful steps to start turning financial fear into forward momentum—no matter your bank balance.

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Enough Is Enough: End the Tax Creep

The Fair Tax Act is a game-changing proposal to overhaul Alaska’s broken property tax system. Learn how it stops tax creep, ends the taxation of unrealized gains, and secures homeownership rights for generations to come.

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Unlocking the Millionaire Code — A Story That Could Change Yours

What if the secret to wealth wasn’t really a secret at all—but a simple code waiting to be unlocked? In The Millionaire Code, a parable by Chris Story, one man’s journey reveals seven timeless principles that can transform your mindset, finances, and future. If you’re ready to stop chasing success and start building it, this book is your roadmap.

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Ambition vs. Greed: Which One Fuels Real Success?

Is ambition really better than greed? Inspired by a rewatch of Wall Street, this post explores the fine line between the two—and why ambition, when directed toward serving others, is the true path to lasting success. With wisdom from Jim Rohn, Wallace Wattles, and Zig Ziglar, discover how to turn your drive into something meaningful.

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Should You Wait to Buy a Home Until You’ve Paid Off Your Debt?

"Should I wait to buy a home until I’ve paid off all my debt?"
It’s one of the most common—and complicated—questions I hear. The answer? It depends. Not all debt is created equal, and not all opportunities wait for you to be debt-free. In this post, we’ll break down how to think about your income, stability, and financial future—not just your student loan balance. Buying a home isn’t just about what you owe… it’s also about what you’re building.

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The Four Home Formula – Your Future Fortune

What if just four homes could change your life? That simple idea hit me two decades ago — and today, it’s the foundation of a fortune-building formula that still works. It’s not just about money… it’s about leverage, mindset, and legacy. You really can make a million bucks in your own backyard.

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You Can’t Get Rich by Saving—But You Can Save Your Way to Wealth

Saving won’t make you rich. But it will prepare you to invest — and that’s how wealth is built. Saving creates margin. Margin creates opportunity. Opportunity, when acted on, creates wealth.

As I say: “You can’t get rich by saving, but you can invest your way to wealth by learning to save.”

Read the full post and get my free eBook: The Millionaire Maker – Six Practical Steps to Your First Four Homes at ILoveHomerAlaska.com

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The 3 P’s in a Pod of Power: Patience, Persistence, Prosperity

In a world obsessed with instant results, the true path to success is still carved the old-fashioned way — with patience, persistence, and purpose. These aren’t just nice-sounding ideals; they’re the timeless tools of transformation. Whether you’re growing a business, healing from a setback, or chasing a dream that scares you — the 3 P’s in a Pod of Power will guide you. One step at a time. One day at a time. That’s how real prosperity is built.

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