How I Went from Making $14,000 to Six Figures | The Lifestyle Fix
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- čas přidán 23. 08. 2024
- In this video, Tasha explains how she went from making $14,000 to making six figures over the course of her career. You can use the same strategies to change your life too. Want to learn how Tasha spends her money? Check out this spending diary: • My February Spending D... .
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"You got into Harvard Law?"
"What? Like it's hard?"
You're like a real life Elle Woods I love it!!
Thank you for an actual growth story. So many people are given this false idea that going to 6 figures happens within a year, or *gasp* overnight. This shit takes TIME! Goof for you, Tasha!
Lindsay Bryan-Podvin I make 6 figures and it was a long journey of 10 years...
@@supercrazydesi how did you do it?
There are a lot of "Make money quick" videos out there and I honestly thought that this was one as well, until she mentioned her new born daughter being on the verge of going to college XD
Tasha, that was inspiring as hell. At 19, I was pregnant with my son and could not bare having an abortion. It was a tough few years. I was on the same mindset as you, I chose engineering because it's high paying and it doesn't require post graduate education, I finally graduated. I feel I wouldn't have been able to do it without my parents whom I still live with. I try giving them as much as I can. Currently, I'm building up my savings, getting rid of debt, and trying to grow my money, while helping them with renovating the house, paying bills etc. I bought my first car, and now I feel like close to being ready to move into my own place. It's a long journey, and a difficult one. But my biggest drive is my kid.
Congratulations to you!!! Those are such cool accomplishments.
i dont get why women can even consider abortion. sure if you dont want the baby, you can give up baby for adoption. there are plenty of parents looking to be parents. and if you are not in it for the money find a family close to you who want to be parents but can't.
Wow. You ladies are living proof of what can be done with willpower.
Keep killin it Tasha! Great example of taking action to better your life.
Thanks JJ!--Tasha
Although the title implies that it's a story about making lots of money. I noticed she wasn't as motivated by it, which is a good lesson. She mentions the money a few times but more times she mentions being a good role model for her daughter and proving people wrong. Despite her not so ideal situation she even remained critical of the life she wanted and not go with a medical career. Very inspiring story, thanks for sharing!
Yes, I actually decided not to pursue a law firm job making $160,000/year starting because I wanted better quality of life even if it meant a lower salary.--Tasha
Wow, I love how she mentioned her Uncle and Aunt paying her college application fees. A small gesture, but it meant so much and you can tell just how much she appreciated it and made the best of the opportunity.
And gratitude is one of the many keys to growth.
this girl is such a badass like she didnt need any man, or anyone to help her and she literally raised a child and turned around her life. you are a bossss
She literally has a part where she mentions the help she got along the way...
@@sandrallewellyn2632 Still doesn't take away from her badassery. There are tons of people who get help along the way and still fuck up everything, just wasting prime opportunities that others could have used....
You didn’t watch the whole video do you?
I hope you write a book that's made into a movie. You are inspiring !
Cathrina Groiss I was thinking the same!!! She should!
Your story is very inspiring. Thank you 🙏
Wow, just 3 mins in and I'm already amazed. Your daughter must be so proud of you!
Omg Tasha this is like a TED Talk! So inspiring
Thank you!--Tasha
@@OneBigHappyLife I'm signing up to SkillShare now to get those 2 months free - going to get learning while I try to figure out my career path
So much better than TED Talk! :)
One Big Happy Life would you mind sharing your lsat score ?
im fuming with motivation
Get it!--Tasha
One Big Happy Life Tasha. Should run a mentorship group
Most people will burst into tears...and will not be able to contain themselves...hats off to your mental strength🙏
Oh there were tears. Lots of tears. I still remember them.--Tasha
One Big Happy Life Did you ever get depressed? Did you ever take a break or did you keep pushing through?
@@msbell221982 I was so in love with my baby that honestly once I got over the initially shock/disappointment of being a single mom, I was so happy. I loved everything about being a mom. I rushed out of work every day so excited to see her. To me, my life only got better after having her. That's when I finally took control and decided I was going to make what I wanted out of my life no matter what.--Tasha
I'm a 20-year old saudi guy , who just started high school , working a full time job besides school , and making only 8640$ a year , but I'll get a better job AND I WILL ACHIVE THE GOALS BELOW :-
- get a car.
- pay off my dad's debt (18700$).
- save 8000$ for emergency fund.
- save 13400$ for marriage.
also I'm gonna be an Orthopedic Surgeon , then start pursuing my major lifes' goals.
ALL THE GOALS MENTIONED ABOVE WILL BE ACHIEVED BY 2030.
much love and respect Tasha ❤*
Your story is very inspiring. Usually when ppl say "the sky is the limit," i smile and nod like 'sure it is.' But this shows you have to believe (like really believe and not just lie to yourself) that you can do it and then be patient. Thank you for sharing! 😊✊
Thanks Destiny. You bring up a great point that I forgot to mention. Time. It took me nine years to do all that, lol. Lots of people want their life to do a complete 180 immediately but it doesn't work like that.--Tasha
I'd just be happy with a 180 of my LSAT. @@@OneBigHappyLife
I could see you pushing through tears as if you were re-living those tough moments. Your such an inspiration.❤
Wow, you are amazing! I wish I would have had that determiniation at 19 when I got pregnant. Would have been the doctor I should have been now. Praying this reaches millions and changes lives. Thank you.
Girl this is a fire video! I love hearing experiences and background stories of others’ climb to success. You go girl 💪🏾
How did you do all that without burning out?!
BB Chaos that’s what I want to know as well. I have anxiety.
@@msbell221982 Same here. I tend to get burnt out a lot faster than "normal" people.
There's no success without sacrifice. It's amazing how strong we can be when we have no choice but to succeed. I wasn't really good student in high school been immigrants with language barrier and very forgetful naturally. I didn't think i was smart enough to make it in college. I told my friend I don't want to go college I'm not smart enough to he motivated me told me just tried for one semester if I dont try I'll regret it. So I turned my C's to A's my senior year in high went to college I keep telling myself one test at a time then one class at a time then one semester at a time not until my last semester in college that I believe I'll actually graduated from college. I have asked for help from friends and study harder bc I can't remember alot naturally. I end up with several degrees. Don't ever doubt yourself you're alot smarter and stronger than you realized. My friend always said to me i know you can do anything if you put your mind into it.
@@tajj7630 I've tried working full-time, raising my daughter and studying part time. I ended up really unwell and had to take 2 months off. If I had gone on like that, I would probably have ended up dead before my daughter was old enough to even remember me.
Working past burnout, or getting yourself to the point of burnout isn't a good idea. You won't get good grades and you won't get anywhere really.
Possibly great time management skills and stamina. I feel you, I get burn out pretty quickly, i tend to work super hard long hours fueled by inspiration but only 3-4 months and then I need at least 1 month of nothing to recover, but I dont think it's the way to go. However, in her case its understandable, there was no choice but to work your ass off, sleepless nights and insane amount of stress. I had that before too (not in the same degree), but last year I had a full time very stressful job and last semester of university (theses paper, governmental exams, and regular exams), insane amount of stress that I wanted to just quit everything, but when you know that there is an end to it, even though maybe not very soon but there will be you just go go go.
She could have used all of those reasons as excuses. Instead she took them as motivators. I identify a lot with her story and that's why I have a hard time listening to people making any number of excuses for their misery and feeling entitled to get help.
Then perhaps consider using this as a source of motivation to learn some empathy and become a less judgemental person. You sure could use it to add to your - I'm sure - already great achievements.
@@girlwhomustnotbenamed4139 i agree one hundred percent. and there are alot of ppl who are really sick, and cannot work the normal way. so they have to find alot of loopholes that most wont have to consider.
and thats just one scenario.
also what about torture, war, abuse victims?
She did get help though? She just explained her husband supports her, her aunt/uncle helped pay those expensive application fees, she got scholarships for law school (I can't recall the exact details but I know Yale offered her a great deal of support to pay back her loans), she probably did receive some benefits as a low-income worker, single parent and college student etc. People in her position DO need help, both from their communities and from the government, that's how they become lawyers, engineers, health professional, scientists, architects etc.
She has had a lot of help so don’t act like she just figured it out
I have to agree with everyone else I'm disabled because I have mental and physical issues from mosaic down syndrome. I need help in daily life I don't blame anyone nor am I negative but it's also reality. I love stories like hers because I wish the best for everyone but each person's situation is unique and I think it's become popular to just blame poor and/or disabled people for their lot in life. There's this stereotype that most if not all of us are lazy or negative. I go to an adult day program and do a lot of chores there as well as helping others as much as I can. I am known for my positive attitude and compassion towards others but I can't walk from my house to the car without hurting myself sometimes. I also choke on foods so I will not be able to live alone soon. I'm going to a really good group home soon they have home cooked meals and private rooms where only I and staff will have a key. There's only 10 rooms and not many people get in to this home but I know most of the clients and some of the staff and am well respected so I am in the process now of doing the things necessary to move there. I'm probably about a month away from actually moving in. I'm very excited everyone's story is different to me my story is also a success story of sorts. I have lived on my own with family nearby for a long time and did the best I could with what I have. I tell my story to make you realize just because someone doesn't make a six figure income doesn't mean they are making excuses and also if you listen to her story she received help and used those things as stepping stones to get where she wanted to be.
So inspiring! I loved that you took other people’s doubt to push you further and drive you to prove them wrong!
Thanks Kelly!--Tasha
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Thank you for bringing Tasha into my life! As a lawyer who’s recently moved back to the UK and dealing with the challenges that come with it, this story was a much needed pick me up
You really cannot judge a book by its cover. I was also a teen mother and it was a moment that definitely called me to maturity. I am definitely wanting to elevate my life and I believe I can do it. There are definitely people who don't believe in the future I see for my family but I have to remember they aren't looking through my eyes, they don't see the vision I have. Thanks for this motivation!
now that is a badass, I am legit saving this video for inspo
Tasha, thank you so much for sharing your experiences and growth. Your story is so inspiring and motivating ❤️ I appreciate how you spoke about debt... we don’t all have the privilege to pay for things out of pocket but we know the investment will be worth it in the end. Debt can be a scary thing, but if used wisely, it can be a tool for upward economic mobility.
Your story is an example that if you believe in yourself and keep moving forward and put in the time, you can accomplish things. Very inspiring!
This made me cry. I relate so deeply with your experiences.
Thank you for sharing.
Perseverance and believing in yourself can go such a long way!
Wow, Tasha! Just pure wow. Please know that I am truly grateful for this amazing content that you have put up. Keep on inspiring more people. God bless you.
TASHA! Your video content never ceases to amaze me! Stellar work!
Tosha!!! Ghurl!!! Much Love... thank you for your transparency and the fact that you are keeping it all REAL!!! Many Blessings Always 😇
Tasha you are an amazing young woman. I have a niece who is trying to get her life together and I'm going to tell you to check you out. Thanks for being who you are. Peace and Blessing to you and your family.
This is so inspiring! Thank you for sharing your story. AND for pointing out that not all debt is bad. This video helps put your other videos in context much more easily and they make more sense now.
This is so inspirational. Sometimes I feel like I’m struggling alone for nothing but you’re living proof it’ll pay off and that I’m not alone.
I can definitely vouch for this approach from my own experience. I decided when I was 12 that I was going to an Ivy League college, because I heard that was the best you could do to set yourself up for success. So many people dismissed the idea and told me I couldn't because my family had never gone to college at all, we were poor, and living in a little town in the middle of nowhere. But I got into both of the colleges I applied to, Brown and Yale.
I also leveraged debt skillfully for college, business funding, housing, and cars over the years. For me the payoff was hitting 6 figures for just a few years, then quickly realizing that the dreams of youth were not really my dreams. My dream was early retirement and a life finally learning how to be happy, not just hopeful of future earned happiness.
Now I'm retired in my early 50s and truly living a happy life. The hard work and perseverance of youth were necessary to get here, but so was learning how to let it go and shift into something else when the time came. Whatever your personal dream is, I hope you believe in yourself enough to pursue it, whatever it takes. And keep an open mind as you continue to evolve and your dreams do too.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts about debt. I sometimes struggle with knowing that I'm adding to student loans I already have, but I'm about to graduate with a master's degree from one of the universities you've mentioned and I'm already reaping the rewards. You have a subscriber in me here and at One Big Happy. Many blessings to you.
*Believing in ones own capability is so crucial and life changing!*
You are FREAKING AWESOME! Thank you! ❤️
Winny out... _for now_ 😉
Tasha......I'm speechless. You are amazing. God bless you more
Tasha, you kick ass. If this video doesn’t inspire everyone who watches it, I don’t know what will.
Thank for sharing.
Would definitely listen to a longer more detailed version of this journey .
Which is basically me saying “You Should Write A Book”
More love and power to you Tasha
U proved 'where there's a will there's a way'
oh my gosh, your story is so incredible. you've done so much for yourself!! i feel so lazy!! this was really inspiring
This is amazing. We hear to much about privilege these days, that we lose sight of what hard work and determination can get you even all the obstacles seem to be against you.
This story is just so inspiring and it encourages me and gives me hope. I have always just kept complaining about my life and my circumstances. They're not even bad and terrible, but I am just comparing my self to others who seem to have everything and more than I do: my current classmates went to undergrad at a prestigious/ivy league schools and then now they're getting into medical schools or at an awesome pharmaceutical/biotech company. Their parents paying for rent which costs 1500/month. While I am here paying my own rent, sharing a room to cut the cost, 24 and still don't have car, in debt for my masters (I don't know why I am still complaining because I got a full-ride for undergrad so I graduated with a BS Chem with zero debt), and I am getting rejected by so many companies for full-time. Tasha, I needed to hear your story for my motivation and drive.
You are an amazing, inspiring woman! Thank you for sharing your story!
Wow. After watching this I realize that I have NO excuses. Thank you Tasha for sharing your story.
*Kudos to you for loving butts and taking names! Great comeback and your story isn't even over!*
I've unknowingly been waiting for this video, you really are a true inspiration Tasha!
What a strong and inspiring woman! Thanks for sharing ❤️
I'm crying with this. Thank you for the dose of inspiration 💖
I really respect your grind, thankyou for the video 😊
This video was so inspirational Tasha, you sure can be super proud of yourself, truly amazing.
Greetings from South Africa
Your story is so inspiring!!! Thank you for sharing! You are a testament that you can do ANYTHING you put your mind to!
Tasha, thank you so much for sharing your story. I'm in the middle of a job I don't like and would really want to pursue a PhD + start a family. Your story is truly inspirational! Tasha, you need to write a book about your story and share it with millions of people who are living under the poverty line! They need this kind of motivation and drive from someone who has been in their shoes!
Congrats tasha, your history is a inspiration for everyone, keep killing it no excuses
SO inspiring 😁..
Thank you for sharing.
YES!! I think that knowing your WHY is so important... great information here! Congrats on all of your success!!
This is one amazing story... I have chills. Thank you for your honesty. I’m someone with a natural tendency to crumble and hide when obstacles come in the way... but now I say ‘This a challenge I have to overcome’ and this helps me ‘rise to the occasion’
This is why i subscribe to TFD. Once i finished watching, i just want to go out there and do something to advance myself and face the world with determination. Thank you for the motivation!
Now that I am 34, I see a lot of pros to having a child young. If you have some support
28 and I'm seeing it too. My friend had her baby at 20 and now she's 30 and goes to school with me... after 4 years they go to school so I feel like if you have kids around then you could go back to school/work at 24-25. If you have support.
Holy will power! Get it girl! This gives me a lot of hope after just recently coming into this sort of attitude myself! ❤
It doesn't feel like willpower. It feels like eating donuts. Going after what you really want feels really good even if it is work.--Tasha
Thank you Tasha. Your success story is inspiring and gives our family hope. We bought our first house at 19 and sold it before the housing crash. We were able to pay off my husband's student loans because of the sale. We had no mentors nor involved parents so it has been a struggle for us to get to where we are now but we hope to give our own children the mentorship and guidance they need for their own lives. Your videos help so much with that goal! Thank you for giving back!!!!
Yesssss ❤️ Thank you for sharing. Best video on TFD.
Though I never had to deal with pregnancy I always struggled with ill family members and supporting them through out college , never mind myself. I work two part time jobs and support a sick mother and my dad he was in and out of work for a little bit and was in a law suit and I had a lot of family pass away which for me is emotionally draining and depressing on top of having my high school boyfriend leave me in my junior year whom I was with for 6 years. SO, AFTER 4 years of hell fire, I'll be graduating with a computer science degree in may and Im so excited to get to working and starting a better job thats full time with benefits. Well worth the time and effort it took to get through these tough times. Luckily I had a lot of friends in college to give me emotional support and food.
I needed to hear this today. I'm setting a very "tough" goal for myself and was questioning myself and lacked confidence. Thank you so much for this video! You do you, Tasha! 😘
You are so awesome! Thanks for sharing your story, and for being an inspiration :)
Thank you!--Tasha
Tasha I’m such a fan of yours. I love your story. You inspire me so much. I hope to meet you one day. Thanks for sharing!!!
Tasha is a force of nature. Incredible!
I resonate with this story as I have always had a huge belief that I can accomplish radical dreams. And it’s not because I am smarter or have special special skills. It’s actually because anybody is capable.
Girl I loveeee your motivation. You are a walking testimony. I’m so proud of you. You give me so much hope I could literally feel my eyes tearing up because I’m facing so many challenges
Omg, great job on getting into Yale!!! Holy mackerel!!!
So inspiring! This is the type of storytelling/inspirational content that stands out. It highlights the journey not just the destination.
Wow! Truly an amazing story. I love how you are actually grateful to debt and acknowledge how it has been able to get you ahead. What a cool way to look at it that way!
Thank you ! Your story inspires me for keeping working on my dream !
Tasha you are amazing! You are an example for all of us, that we should stop thinking we are limited in some ways and that we have the capacity to live out best life. That’s the best video of yours so far! Thank you so much for sharing your story 🎈
You are very inspiring. I am right now struggling for my daughter to do well in high school, and this makes me feel better that she still has a chance to have a good life. Thank you for making this video!
Inspiring story Tasha. Putting it Day to Day fires is one of the most challenging tasks I’ve had to face when trying to progress. All the best for your future milestones.
Wow Tasha, thanks for sharing. I love the no victim mentality you have fostered in your life. God bless your family. :)
Wow: Tasha--what a powerful story. Months before I saw you on TFD, I came across one of your big meal prep videos with your whole family and it was very touching to see you all working away as a family together. Thinking about that as I listened to your story, makes me teary. You are an inspiration! (Glad you are part of the TFD gang now--good stuff!)
Wow, I did not expect this. Thank you so much for sharing your life story openly, it is a huge inspiration! I’m sorry people treated you that way, and very glad that you did not listen to them. You’re amazing.
Okay Financial Diet, Tasha's story is stellar.✨ Would love to see more content of people sharing stories like this!
This video kept coming up in my recommended and I kept ignoring it because of what I thought that it would be. (1) BOY WAS I WRONG!, (2) I am SOO glad that I decided to just watch it and (3) God bless you, your drive continues to pay off and I pray that you will continue to increase in all areas in life 💗💪🏾
You are amazing such an amazing story. Makes sense seeing how well spoken and genuine you seem. Im glad your dreams came true.
Tasha is a superstar! I've heard this story multiple times but it still inpires me and reminds me that in capable of doing anything I set my mind to regardless of my background.
I like how honest you are about receiving help and the part about debt. Too many fake 'self made' people out there.
Omg when you got a little emotional talking about Alexis and Joseph 😭😭😭 i got a total lump in my throat!!
I’d love to see more videos on this channel on 1. Credit cards (how to maximize credit, how many to have, how to get the most out of benefits and points) and 2. Car buying - how to negotiate, how to spend wisely, how to finance.
Inspired. I had a lazy morning. I am in my 2nd semester of grad school and its my first week of classes. This motivated me to get up!
This shows that everyone has the same 24 hours in one day and it can be done! You are amazing and truly inspirational!!!
This is so inspiring, and I definitely needed this right now! Thanks so much for sharing your story, Tasha!
This private story is inspiring not only for your daughter, Tasha! Me too! Thank you!
Very, very moving and motivating story!! I too had to encourage and push myself to go for and achieve the goals I set for myself. I recently graduated from college and this year moved to a different state and just started working as a professional! I’m so proud of myself and can relate to your story. Thanks so much for sharing ❤️❤️
Great video. It made me think of my youngest daughter. She always sets goals for herself and always accomplishes them.
Wow, I had no idea about your back ground, that's inspiring, and the definition of getting what you want if you work hard enough.
You are an absolute inspiration Tasha! Such grit & determination.Thank you for your honesty!
Thank you for sharing this inspiring story and for giving hope to so many people out there.
Tasha you are an inspiring and courageous human being! Thanks for sharing your victories with all of us 🥰👏🏼
She earned every cent of that wealth. Very inspiring.
This is my favorite video from this channel. You are awesome!