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#98 - Joseph Rutakangwa- Never Stay Broke: Practical Steps to Financial Freedom
Manage episode 515174005 series 2083476
In this conversation, Joseph Rutakangwa shares his journey from wealth to extreme poverty and back, emphasizing the importance of self-identity, fulfillment, and practical actions to regain control over one's life.
He discusses his books, 'Never Stay Broke' and 'Negative to Zero', and how they reflect his experiences and insights on personal development.
Rutakangwa encourages listeners to create their own vision and identity, and to accept their true desires in order to find fulfillment and success.
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Quick Episode Summary:
Joseph Rutakangwa shares practical advice on resilience, identity, and fulfillment.
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SEO Description:
Explore Joseph Rutakangwa’s inspiring journey from wealth to poverty and back on Passing The Torch. Learn practical steps to regain control and Never Stay Broke.
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🌟 Torch Takeaways:
- Writing Negative to Zero during the pandemic as a way to find awareness and heal after struggle
- How making donuts with his mom helped his family climb out of poverty
- The power of separating identity from circumstance and creating your own self-image
- Why helping others—especially family—creates lasting fulfillment
- Practical strategies for moving forward when life doesn’t go as planned
- The one piece of wisdom he’d share to help the next generation “carry the torch” forward
Whether you’re facing a setback, craving purpose, or wondering what’s next, Joseph’s story will inspire you to take real steps—no matter how small—toward a life you can be proud of.
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Chapters:
00:00 Negative to Zero: Transformation
04:59 Overcoming Fear, Embracing Action
08:36 Practical Actions for Uncertainty
12:15 Peace, Health, Wealth Prioritized
14:57 Advice to My Younger Self
18:59 Dreams Define Reality
22:11 Doughnuts from Food for 50
26:49 Parental Fall and Self-Identity
27:25 Heroic Resilience Through Hardship
30:29 Dignity Through Service
35:02 Embracing Growth and Contentment
37:48 Self-Perception Shapes Your Life
40:36 Grateful for Thoughtful Questions
Connect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin
More Amazing Stories:
Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You Insecure
Episode 81: Kurt Warner – Perseverance, Humility, and Lighting the Way
Episode 90: Michelle 'MACE' Curran – How to Turn Fear into Fuel
Chapters
1. "Negative to Zero: Transformation" (00:00:00)
2. "Overcoming Fear, Embracing Action" (00:04:59)
3. "Practical Actions for Uncertainty" (00:08:36)
4. Peace, Health, Wealth Prioritized (00:12:15)
5. Advice to younger self (00:14:57)
6. Dreams Define Reality (00:18:59)
7. Doughnuts for food (00:22:11)
8. "Parental Fall and Self-Identity" (00:26:49)
9. Heroic Resilience Through Hardship (00:27:25)
10. "Dignity Through Service" (00:30:29)
11. "Embracing Growth and Contentment" (00:35:02)
12. Self-Perception Shapes Your Life (00:37:48)
13. Grateful (00:40:36)
102 episodes
Manage episode 515174005 series 2083476
In this conversation, Joseph Rutakangwa shares his journey from wealth to extreme poverty and back, emphasizing the importance of self-identity, fulfillment, and practical actions to regain control over one's life.
He discusses his books, 'Never Stay Broke' and 'Negative to Zero', and how they reflect his experiences and insights on personal development.
Rutakangwa encourages listeners to create their own vision and identity, and to accept their true desires in order to find fulfillment and success.
-
Quick Episode Summary:
Joseph Rutakangwa shares practical advice on resilience, identity, and fulfillment.
-
SEO Description:
Explore Joseph Rutakangwa’s inspiring journey from wealth to poverty and back on Passing The Torch. Learn practical steps to regain control and Never Stay Broke.
-
🌟 Torch Takeaways:
- Writing Negative to Zero during the pandemic as a way to find awareness and heal after struggle
- How making donuts with his mom helped his family climb out of poverty
- The power of separating identity from circumstance and creating your own self-image
- Why helping others—especially family—creates lasting fulfillment
- Practical strategies for moving forward when life doesn’t go as planned
- The one piece of wisdom he’d share to help the next generation “carry the torch” forward
Whether you’re facing a setback, craving purpose, or wondering what’s next, Joseph’s story will inspire you to take real steps—no matter how small—toward a life you can be proud of.
-
Chapters:
00:00 Negative to Zero: Transformation
04:59 Overcoming Fear, Embracing Action
08:36 Practical Actions for Uncertainty
12:15 Peace, Health, Wealth Prioritized
14:57 Advice to My Younger Self
18:59 Dreams Define Reality
22:11 Doughnuts from Food for 50
26:49 Parental Fall and Self-Identity
27:25 Heroic Resilience Through Hardship
30:29 Dignity Through Service
35:02 Embracing Growth and Contentment
37:48 Self-Perception Shapes Your Life
40:36 Grateful for Thoughtful Questions
Connect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin
More Amazing Stories:
Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You Insecure
Episode 81: Kurt Warner – Perseverance, Humility, and Lighting the Way
Episode 90: Michelle 'MACE' Curran – How to Turn Fear into Fuel
Chapters
1. "Negative to Zero: Transformation" (00:00:00)
2. "Overcoming Fear, Embracing Action" (00:04:59)
3. "Practical Actions for Uncertainty" (00:08:36)
4. Peace, Health, Wealth Prioritized (00:12:15)
5. Advice to younger self (00:14:57)
6. Dreams Define Reality (00:18:59)
7. Doughnuts for food (00:22:11)
8. "Parental Fall and Self-Identity" (00:26:49)
9. Heroic Resilience Through Hardship (00:27:25)
10. "Dignity Through Service" (00:30:29)
11. "Embracing Growth and Contentment" (00:35:02)
12. Self-Perception Shapes Your Life (00:37:48)
13. Grateful (00:40:36)
102 episodes
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