CHEERS to the 50th episode of The SMARTA Podcast! Today, I’m joined by someone whose work has transformed how thousands of people think about money, mindset, and true freedom: Jason Graystone, investor, entrepreneur, mentor, and author of Always Free.

Jason is best known for helping people master their finances through emotional intelligence and practical trading strategies that go beyond wealth they’re about living on your own terms. With over 8 million views on his viral YouTube video, Jason’s philosophy has inspired a generation to stop chasing money and start creating meaning.

In this conversation, we explore what it really means to be free: mentally, financially, and emotionally and how to build a life around passion, purpose, and smart choices.

💡 What You’ll Learn

1. What financial freedom truly means (and why it’s not about money).

2. How to develop the mindset for wealth and independence.

3. The power of knowing who you are and not living by others’ expectations.

4. How to start investing and managing money as a young professional.

5. Why “hard work” is a myth, and what to focus on instead.

6. The Freedom Lifestyle Formula and how to apply it to your goals.

7. The importance of your environment and how it shapes your success.

In this episode:

00:00 – Welcome & Introduction

01:20 – What Trading Really Is (Explained Simply)

03:31 – Three Takeaways to Financial Freedom

04:43 – How Mindset Shapes Money and Freedom

10:19 – The Power of Boredom and Clarity

10:56 – What Freedom Really Means

15:30 – The Freedom Lifestyle Formula

17:53 – The Five-Year Rule for Building Wealth

19:21 – Surrounding Yourself with the Right People

23:22 – Dealing with Negativity and “Haters”

25:36 – Lessons from Sir Richard Branson

27:36 – Making Bold Decisions and Taking Risks

30:15 – The “Always Free” Challenge Pitch

33:07 – Advice to His 17-Year-Old Self

37:57 – Books That Changed Jason’s Life

39:26 – What Schools Should Teach About Purpose

40:58 – Final Message: Don’t Live Someone Else’s Life

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