Have you ever noticed that some people seem to get more done, grow their wealth faster, and create stronger relationships—all without adding more hours to their day? The secret isn’t more effort; it’s leverage.
In this episode of LIFE’S Inside Track, we unpack how to multiply what you already have—your time, energy, equity, and wisdom—so you can build wealth wisely and live with intention.
1. You’re Already Investing—Every Day
Even if you’ve never opened a brokerage account or bought an investment property, you’re constantly investing. Each day, you invest time, money, and emotional energy. The question is: are those investments compounding or quietly eroding your return?
When you spend time learning, building relationships, and strengthening your health, you’re making high-yield investments. But when you’re consumed by busyness, arguments, or unnecessary stress, your “returns” diminish.
Ken puts it this way: “We’re investing all the time. The key is whether those investments are multiplying or depleting our net worth—financially and personally.”
2. Understanding Leverage
Leverage is using what you already have to achieve more with less. Think of a lever and a fulcrum: the longer the lever, the more weight you can move.
In financial terms, leverage means using resources—like equity, tax advantages, or expert advice—to create a bigger impact with the same amount of effort.
But not all leverage is good leverage. Consumer debt at 18% interest? That’s negative leverage—it weighs you down.
Using well-managed home equity to invest in appreciating assets or income properties? That’s positive leverage—it lifts you up.
3. Wake Up the “Lazy Asset”
According to FP Canada, 42% of Canadians say money is their top stressor, yet most spend more time planning a vacation than planning their investments. And here’s the staggering part: over $2.2 trillion in untapped equity sits in Canadian homes, doing nothing.
That equity could be safely leveraged to build generational wealth, fund renovations, or even create housing opportunities for others—when done with wise guardrails.
Yetta reminds us, “We’re not talking about risky or reckless. We’re talking about safe, wise, intentional leverage that allows you to do more good—with less strain.”
4. The Power of Audit and Intention
If you want to see where leverage can work for you, start with a simple audit:
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Money: Where is your equity sitting idle?
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Time: How many hours are you investing in learning and wealth-building?
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Energy: Are you rested enough to make wise financial decisions?
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Relationships: Are you investing in people who elevate your thinking?
The results can be eye-opening. Sometimes, the best lever you can pull isn’t financial—it’s relational or spiritual.
5. Multiply Wisely, Not Wildly
The biggest trap people fall into when learning about leverage is overextending themselves. True leverage doesn’t mean doing everything—it means doing the right things with what you already have.
That might look like:
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Meeting with a trusted financial advisor.
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Using a Home Equity Line of Credit strategically—not casually.
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Attending a Building Wealth Wisely Workshop or booking a Clarity Call to identify your next right step.
When used with wisdom and guidance, these small actions multiply faster than you might imagine.
6. From Knowledge to Action
Knowledge alone doesn’t change outcomes—applied knowledge does.
That’s where community comes in. Whether it’s through a clarity call, a workshop, or your small group of like-minded wealth builders, staying in conversation keeps your focus sharp.
Because when you move forward together—with the right people and the right levers—you’ll build wealth wisely and live with peace of mind.
Final Thought
Leverage isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what matters—wisely.
Your resources, energy, and knowledge are already waiting. The only question is: will you put them to work?
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