On this episode of Live Life by Design, host Jeff Mendez sits down with Jeremy Lieber, founder of Uncommon Education and a successful day trader who’s redefined what it means to live on your own terms. They explore what true wealth really looks like, why discomfort can be the key to happiness, and how to avoid the dangerous trap of success without fulfillment. From jungle fly fishing to life lessons in the stock market, Jeremy shares his unfiltered journey of designing a life filled with intention, freedom, and joy.

Timestamps

00:00 Welcome & Guest Intro

01:08 The Jungle Reset: Discomfort is the Point

03:22 Why Simplicity Trumps Luxury

05:14 From Porsche to Peace

07:41 Wealth Redefined

10:03 A Perfect Day in the Life

13:19 Confidence is the Cure

15:51 Vulnerability is the Superpower

18:55 Building Uncommon Education

21:19 The Biggest Mistake Traders Make

24:17 Trading Should Be Boring

25:12 Should You Quit Your Job to Trade?

28:48 Top Success Story: $10K to $270K

35:03 Biggest Failure: The $400K Blow-Up

43:16 Thoughts on Real Estate Investing

45:03 Book Recommendations

48:29 What Gift Are You Hiding?

52:49 Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts

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In this high-impact episode of Live Life by Design, Jeff Mendez is joined by Ryan Lee — real estate investor, educator, and co-author of Retire in 10 Years or Less. Together, they challenge traditional financial advice, unpack how to escape the “retirement trap,” and explore what it really means to live life by design. From smart tax strategy to redefining freedom, this conversation is packed with real talk, actionable insights, and powerful perspective shifts for anyone ready to take control of their time, money, and purpose.

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome & Life Update

01:06 Retire in 10 Years or Less

02:14 Real Estate Beginnings

03:54 Rich Dad, Poor Dad Takeaways

05:15 Savers Are Losers

06:00 Debt is Money

08:10 The Tax Code & Patriotism

11:06 Inflation as a Hidden Tax

13:12 Playing the Tax Game Smart

17:06 Favorite Chapter of the Book

19:06 The 3 Investing No-Nos

23:27 Financial Freedom is a Lifestyle

26:59 The Day Ryan Quit His Job

30:25 Advice for People Feeling Stuck

32:00 Life Insurance & Legacy

34:00 The 3 Questions That Change Everything

38:00 The Ownership Economy

40:01 Last Words of Wisdom

42:15 Where to Get the Book

43:34 What’s Next for Ryan Lee

44:33 Closing Remarks

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In this episode of Live Life by Design, Jeff Mendez is joined by Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith for a powerful conversation on discipline, staying prepared, and mastering your craft.

From humble beginnings to becoming a baseball legend, Ozzie drops wisdom for athletes, entrepreneurs, and anyone chasing greatness.

💬 "You only get out of life what you put in." – Ozzie Smith

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Welcome Ozzie Smith

00:54 Early life & baseball roots

03:46 Seizing opportunities

06:10 Mental toughness

07:04 Longevity in the game

10:55 Talent vs work ethic

14:16 Life after baseball

20:45 Giving back

25:40 Hall of Fame mindset

30:23 Fundamentals & success

36:57 Living by design

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