True wealth isn't only measured in dollars; it's measured in gratitude, resilience, and how we show up for the people we love.
We sit down with Natalia Sokolova, Managing Partner of SGG World, an entrepreneur, investor, and author of "Unbreakable: The Guide to Truewealth™ and a Fulfilled Life." We explore how surviving a life-altering car accident at 17 shaped her perspective on resilience, gratitude, and what true wealth really means, and how she brings that philosophy into conversations about money, family, and legacy.
Key Takeaways:
00:00 Gratitude and resilience, and a great-grandmother's survival story.
02:59 After a car accident at 17, doctors gave Natalia little chance to walk; gratitude carried her through recovery.
04:19 How to manage fear and anxiety.
04:36 A short daily gratitude practice to reset the mind during hard moments.
06:42 Money alone doesn't create happiness; it amplifies wellbeing only when paired with inner peace and purpose.
09:16 Chasing status or unattainable goals creates stress; how to find true fulfillment.
11:00 Giving children unlimited money too early, without gratitude or purpose, often backfires long-term.
14:31 Guiding money conversations with kids.
15:20 Encourage kids to explore interests until they find work that feels like passion, not labor.
18:25 Building a school safety platform using autonomous, US-manufactured drone technology.
“If you don't have gratitude, it's very hard to make something that's meaningful.”- Natalia Sokolova
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Resources Mentioned:
SGG World: sggworld.com
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LinkedIn: Natalia Sokolova
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