Go beyond the surface-level fears of loss, perfectionism, and impostor syndrome. This post uncovers the deep roots of the fear of investing, exploring how generational trauma and inherited beliefs from our past secretly haunt our money choices today.

Our earliest money lessons shape our entire lives. This is a personal story of a family heirloom, a pawn shop in 1990s Russia, and the first real lesson on the cost of money over time. A reflection on financial resilience, self-reliance, and how our past forms the foundation for our future.