Send me a Text Message!

In this episode, Mike brings the to a live speaking engagement with 8th–12th grade students at a youth retreat. With raw honesty and inspiration, he walks them through the Japanese concept of Ikigai — helping them understand how to create a life and business around what they love, what they’re good at, what the world needs, and what they can get paid for. It’s not about chasing money — it’s about aligning your life and career, and becoming the miracle you were born to be.

Key Takeaways

1. You Were Born With Purpose
   Your life is a miracle — one in 400 trillion. You’re not an accident, and your gifts are your path.
2. Ikigai: The Path to Fulfillment
   The four keys to building a meaningful life: what you’re good at, what you love, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for.
3. Stop Living Just to Avoid Death
   Most people spend their lives just trying not to die — but very few actually live.
4. Money Flows From Problem to Solution
   You don’t need a job — you need to solve a problem the world is willing to pay for.
5. You Are the Chooser of Your Life
   Take guidance, receive mentorship — but never give your power away. Your life is your own.

Notable Quotes

• “You are a walking, talking, breathing miracle… kind of act like it.”
• “Money is awesome fuel but a horrible destination.”
• “Most people are trying not to die. Very few live.”
• “Your belief system is your cap. What you believe is possible becomes your reality.”
• “I used to feel like I was a burden. Now I feel like I’m a blessing.”

Call to Action

If you’re done playing small…
If you’re ready to stop surviving and start fully living…
If you’re tired of being what the world told you to be and you’re ready to become who you truly are...

Join us inside Inner Wealth Global. Come to the next Choose Your Destiny Live Intensive.

Go to https://www.innerwealthglobal.com and step into the miracle you were created to be.

Music Credit: "What's Left of Me" by Wes Hoffman & Friends

My Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikekitko
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike_kitko
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikekitko
Subscribe to my YouTube: / @mikekitko
Mike Kitko is an executive self-mastery coach, speaker and author. He found external success through powerful titles, incomes, and material possessions. He ultimately fell into depression, toxic abuse of alcohol, and the near collapse of his family before he began a journey of internal happiness and success.