I caught her on the phone doing this...

Something a man would never admit.

My goal has always been to provide Alicia with the best life.

I never wanted her to experience the bad and the behind-the-scenes struggles that most would run away from—errors in judgment, business failures, empty bank accounts, endless dedication without immediate rewards, and constant battles in an industry that seems to favour flashy marketing over genuine client success.

But this newsletter isn’t about how Alicia has stayed by my side.

It’s about something I caught her doing that showed me how a small amount of belief and love can shape the man I’m able to be.

It was 1:28am on a Wednesday.
I was in the living room, working late, when I heard a post playing from our bedroom.

1:30am: I hear it again.
I think, maybe she’s just letting it play out twice to boost engagement.

1:34am: It’s playing again.
Then Alicia calls out to me, “PEOPLE NEED TO WATCH THIS SHIT.”

1:38am: It’s on repeat. I walk into the room.

“What are you doing?”

1:42am: Still looping.
Turns out, Alicia was watching the video at least twice—on her personal account, the Money Friends account, and our travel inspiration account.

I asked her why she was doing it, thinking it was unnecessary.

“I’ve always done it. I just want to help.”

We’re private people, so I won’t share much more, but I need to say this: there are often assumptions that Alicia has wealth because of me or that she can do and buy things because of me.

It frustrates the fu*k out of me. We’re able to do what we do because of each other. We’re a team, helping each other in ways that often go unnoticed.

And here’s the part that’s hard to admit, especially for the men reading this:
I strive daily to be as supportive for her as she is for me.

We’d grow so much faster and stronger if I had her abilities.

Thanks for putting up with me.

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