How To Achieve Financial Freedom? By Sandeep Maheshwari | insprik |

Why 90% of People Stay Stuck in Mediocrity (And How to Break Free)
Introduction: The Harsh Truth No One Wants to Hear about Financial Freedom

In a world full of opportunity, why do most people end up stuck in average lives, average jobs, and average businesses? It's not for a lack of dreams or effort—but for a lack of understanding. This blog unpacks a powerful mindset shift from a real-life seminar that reveals why 90% of businesses fail, why employees feel trapped, and what it really takes to achieve financial freedom.

Let’s break down these eye-opening insights into actionable advice that can truly change your life.

1. Common Sense Is the Rarest Skill in the Room

You may think you're smart. You may even have a great product or work ethic. But the truth is, none of that matters if you don’t understand the core reason why someone would want to work with you or buy from you.

Too many people build resumes or businesses based on their own perception of value—not on what the market wants. The key question isn't "What do I want?" but rather, "What does the other person want?"

Takeaway: Stop thinking like a seller. Start thinking like a buyer. Whether you're applying for a job or pitching a product, always think from the other side of the table.

2. Most People Copy Others—and That’s Why They Fail

Everyone's following the herd. In business, job-hunting, or personal branding, most people imitate what others are doing. You ask a fellow job-seeker what companies they're applying to and do the same. You start a business selling something already available with the same features, price, and pitch.

But here’s the kicker: If you're not 10 times better, cheaper, or more efficient than what’s already out there, you're irrelevant.

Takeaway: Be different, or be invisible. Stand out by being significantly better—not just slightly different.

3. Why Businesses (and Careers) Fail: No Clarity, No Strategy

Many aspiring entrepreneurs do everything—create products, make social media pages, talk to clients—but when asked why they’re doing all this or why customers should care, they go blank.

"I have a good product," they say. But what is good? What proof do you have? Do customers even care about what you’re offering?

Takeaway: Clarity is everything. Know exactly why someone would choose your product or service over everyone else’s—and communicate that clearly.

4. Jobs vs Business: The Same Trap in a Different Outfit

We often think of business and jobs as opposites. But they can both trap you—just in different ways.

Job Trap: You wait for promotions, compare your raise with others’, and blame politics or management when things don’t go your way. Your mind is occupied with “Why didn’t I get more?”

Business Trap: You follow the crowd, copy strategies, and launch without understanding your customer. When things fail, you wonder, “Why me?”

Insight: In both cases, your mind is focused on yourself, not on providing real value.

Takeaway: Shift your mindset from “What’s in it for me?” to “What does the world need from me?” That’s where real growth begins.

5. Why Now Is the Best Time in History to Start a Business

Many still believe starting a business is risky or hard. But that’s outdated thinking.

Twenty years ago, starting a business required teams, offices, print ads, and high-risk investments. Today, technology has automated everything—from marketing to delivery.

What's Changed:

• Distribution is now digital (no more renting space)
• Promotion is cheaper via digital ads
• Automation handles most backend tasks
• Testing is affordable (₹10,000 can test multiple campaigns)
• You can run a nationwide business from your laptop with a small team, low investment, and minimal risk.

Takeaway: Business isn’t hard anymore—old-school thinking is. Embrace tools, test cheaply, automate smartly.

6. Financial Freedom Is NOT About Money—It’s About Mindset

People chase financial freedom as if it’s a number—₹1 crore, ₹10 crore, etc. But many people with huge incomes still work 16-hour days and live under stress.

Real financial freedom is when:

• You’re not constantly worrying about what you want.
• Your systems are working without you.
• Your team is empowered and not exploited.
• It comes when your mind stops obsessing about your personal needs and starts focusing on creating value for others.

Takeaway: You achieve financial freedom when the people around you feel financially secure—employees, clients, partners.

7. Leverage Over Labor: The Secret to Scaling

You can't scale your business or life if you’re doing everything yourself. That’s linear thinking. The smarter path is leverage—getting more done with fewer resources.

Linear vs Leverage:

Linear: You lift a heavy rock with your hands.
Leverage: You use a rod to move it with one finger.

Likewise, use:

People who are well-compensated and happy.
Technology that automates tasks.
Systems that don’t rely on your daily effort.

Takeaway: If you treat your team like replaceable machines, you will always be stressed. But if you invest in them—pay them more than market value—you gain loyalty, freedom, and true leverage.

Final Thoughts: The World Has Changed, But People Haven’t

Business is easier than ever. Job roles are evolving rapidly. Yet most people still operate with 1990s mindsets. They chase safety, copy others, or blame the system.

The true transformation comes when you ask:

What does the world need that only I can offer?
How can I deliver it better than anyone else?
And how can I build a system that works with or without me?

The answer to those questions is not just success. It’s peace of mind, purpose, and yes—freedom.

Ready to Break Free?

If you’ve been stuck in the loop of jobs or failed businesses, now is the time to shift. Not by doing more, but by thinking differently. Rewire your mindset, focus on delivering unmatched value, and build systems that work for you.

Share this blog with someone who needs to hear this. Your journey to financial freedom starts with understanding what the other person wants—and giving it 10X better.