Bet On Yourself. Invest In Yourself.

Welcome to the episode 5 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. My inbox is flooded with professionals (especially those in AML and Compliance) that feel stuck in their career. They aren’t getting the career opportunities that they hoped for or they are struggling to find jobs or earn a substantial income. In this episode, I explain why investing in my ideas and personal and professional development coaching has exponentially grew my career and increased my happiness. For those that wish to know the secret to my success, feel free to check out my Professional / Personal Development Coach (Hina Khan - https://www.hinakhan.ca/) and my body composition coach (Jase Stevens - http://www.manthefup.com/). If you aren’t earning the money that you want, not living the life you had aspired for or are waking up every day frustrated, this is a must listen.

**This interview was recorded on March 15, 2021

**Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in this episode (and all episodes) are those of the host and the guests. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of their employers, contractors or any organization they may be affiliated with now or in the future.

Time Stamps (Return back to your favorite point of the episode):
•(:55) – Are You Investing In Yourself
•(1:25) – How I Transitioned From $25/hour To Almost $150,000/ year
•(2:45) – Investing In Education And Industry Specific Certifications (mentioned: ACAMS)
•(4:05) – Spending The Extra Money To Get Close To Industry Leaders (mentioned: CIFCA, ACFCS, Peter Warrack, Adam Obrien)
•(6:45) – You Must Act From The Wish Fulfilled (What Do High Achievers Do?) (mentioned: Hina Khan)
•(7:09) – High Achievers Are Investing In Themselves, Are You?
•(8:50) – Work Less, Earn More
•(9:15) – My Morning Routine – Including 6am Calls (mentioned: Hina Khan)
•(10:32) – It’s Not The Money Its’ Your Mindset
•(11:55) – Why I Spent $1,500 On An Interview That Never Happened (mention: Chainalysis)
•(13:35) – Investing In Your Ideas Is Always Yields A Great ROI (mention: Souzan, TCAE)
•(14:39) – Never Hesitate To Invest In Quality Coaching (mentioned: Jay Shetty, Mark Metry, Hina Khan)
•(15:30) – We Spend Time Working Harder And More Because It’s Easy (mention: Souzan, TCAE)
•(16:25) – We Should Be Asking People What Are Their Beliefs / Values
•(16:25) – Get Out Of Your Corporate Mindset
•(18:33) – Start Believing In Yourself And Take Back Your Confidence

Stephen Brent Sargeant (Host)
•LinkedIn (Best way to reach me) - linkedin.com/in/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams
•Instagram (Everyday type stuff) https://www.instagram.com/stephen_b_sargeant/
•Twitter (I communicate in GIFs) - https://twitter.com/lifesgt
•Business Related Matters (Let’s Collab): stephenbsargeant@gmail.com

Resources
•Hina Khan (Coaching, Therapy, Mastermind, Couple’s Coaching): http://www.hinakhan.ca/ and hina@hinakhan.ca
•Stand Out Of The Crowd To Elevate Your Career (Webinar): https://tcae.ca/stand-out-of-the-crowd-to-elevate-your-career
•5 Ways To Get Started In AML (Guide): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams_a-5-step-guide-to-get-you-started-in-aml-activity-6496345660709830656-95sZ
•Dream Job Checklist (Post): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams_dream-job-checklist-activity-6625374417709080577-kZpV
•Ten Reasons You Aren't Being Considered For The Job: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ten-reasons-you-arent-being-considered-job-sargeant-cams-cbp
•The More You Connect, The More Opportunities You Get: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams_aml-compliance-activity-6676091997528330240-2pDp

Background Music (beat name: Leslie)
•Goose Goddi (Music Producer) - https://instagram.com/goosegoddi?igshid=1paia8lwy2x3o
•Beats Can Be Found On Amazon Music - https://www.amazon.com/Music-Station-Goose-Goddi/dp/B08B4BLCH1