What if the next 5 years could completely change your life? Most people think they fail their goals because they’re too big… When the truth is, they fail because they quit too early or they lack a system.

This episode reveals the 5-year system built on daily habits, tracking, and a framework that turns achieving overwhelming goals into a focused daily practice.

In this powerful interview, bestselling author of The Wealthy Gardener, John Soforic, shares the principles behind his journey from $250,000 in debt to full financial freedom. John also shares the CRUSADES framework from his new book, The Five-Year Crusade, that anyone can use to do the same.

Whether you're building wealth, growing a business, or trying to stay consistent with your goals, you’ll hear the real reasons people give up on big goals - and what to do instead.

Tune in to discover:

✅The ideal timeframe to transform your life (it might be less than you think)

✅The hidden danger of comfort and drifting after hitting a big milestone

✅The only two things that actually drive real results

✅5 "self-shackles" silently keeping you stuck… and how to break free

✅How to build discipline and consistency without relying on motivation

✅What sacrifice really looks like when you're chasing financial freedom

✅A simple exercise that reveals exactly what's competing with your biggest goal

Key moments:

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:00 The 5-Year Plan for Success
00:05:00 Why Success Leads to Drifting - And How to Avoid It
00:10:20 Unlocking Your Full Potential (“Power Within”)
00:13:00 The 5 “Self Shackles” Holding You Back
00:17:00 Why Tracking Your Habits Changes Everything
00:18:20 Quitting Alcohol & Hidden Self-Sabotage
00:20:40 Why 5 Years Is the Perfect Timeframe for Success
00:22:40 The CRUSADES Framework (Step-by-Step System)
00:24:00 Is Success Worth the Sacrifice? 
00:28:00 Why Most People Fail Their Goals
00:31:40 Daily Habits vs Time: What Actually Drives Success
00:35:20 Why Extra Hours Create Financial Freedom
00:38:00 How to Start Your 5-Year Transformation Today
00:40:00 The Power of Expectation, Faith & Mindset
00:43:00 The Reality of Failure (A Powerful Warning)

If you're ready to stop drifting and start building toward a life that uses your full potential, hit play now.

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About The Guest

John Soforic is the bestselling author of The Wealthy Gardener, named the #1 Personal Finance Book of 2020 by The College Investor. A chiropractor by trade, John worked his way from $250,000 in student debt to full financial freedom through disciplined daily habits and strategic use of his free time. He now writes about the principles behind that transformation. His latest books include The Five-Year Crusade, Daily Crusade, and The Stars Who Quit Drinking. He also created the free Crusaders Tracker app to help others follow the same system. Learn more at wealthygardener.com.

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Connect With John 

https://wealthygardener.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-soforic-727b94140/ 

https://www.youtube.com/@thewealthygardener1271 

https://www.facebook.com/p/John-Soforic-100063287405745/ 

https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B07JG7L511 

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Resource Link
Previous episodes with John Soforic (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/episode-169-the-wealthy-gardeners-life-lessons-on-prosperity-with-john-soforic/ and )
Access John Soforic’s books & resources on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B07JG7L511)
Get your Strategic Portfolio Plan and our help with Buying Your Next Perth Property  (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/invest-in-perth-property/)
Get email updates about suburb intelligence reports and exclusive invites to our webinars, events, and workshops. Join (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/join)
Join the Perth Property Investment Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/perthpropertyinvestors)
Join Jarrad Mahon’s Property Investor Update (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/join)
For more info on our award-winning and highly rated Property Management services that give you guaranteed peace of mind (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/perth-property-management-specialists/)
For more info on how our Property Sales services can ensure you get the best selling price while handling all the stress for you (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/selling-your-perth-property/)

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Connect with Perth Property Insider:

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What if the next 5 years could completely change your life? Most people think they fail their goals because they&rsquo;re too big&hellip; When the truth is, they fail because they quit too early or they lack a system.
This episode reveals the 5-year system built on daily habits, tracking, and a framework that turns achieving overwhelming goals into a focused daily practice.
In this powerful interview, bestselling author of The Wealthy Gardener, John Soforic, shares the principles behind his journey from $250,000 in debt to full financial freedom. John also shares the CRUSADES framework from his new book, The Five-Year Crusade, that anyone can use to do the same.
Whether you're building wealth, growing a business, or trying to stay consistent with your goals, you&rsquo;ll hear the real reasons people give up on big goals - and what to do instead.
Tune in to discover:
✅The ideal timeframe to transform your life (it might be less than you think)
✅The hidden danger of comfort and drifting after hitting a big milestone
✅The only two things that actually drive real results
✅5 "self-shackles" silently keeping you stuck&hellip; and how to break free
✅How to build discipline and consistency without relying on motivation
✅What sacrifice really looks like when you're chasing financial freedom
✅A simple exercise that reveals exactly what's competing with your biggest goal
Key moments:
00:00:00 Intro 00:01:00 The 5-Year Plan for Success 00:05:00 Why Success Leads to Drifting - And How to Avoid It 00:10:20 Unlocking Your Full Potential (&ldquo;Power Within&rdquo;) 00:13:00 The 5 &ldquo;Self Shackles&rdquo; Holding You Back 00:17:00 Why Tracking Your Habits Changes Everything 00:18:20 Quitting Alcohol &amp; Hidden Self-Sabotage 00:20:40 Why 5 Years Is the Perfect Timeframe for Success 00:22:40 The CRUSADES Framework (Step-by-Step System) 00:24:00 Is Success Worth the Sacrifice? 00:28:00 Why Most People Fail Their Goals 00:31:40 Daily Habits vs Time: What Actually Drives Success 00:35:20 Why Extra Hours Create Financial Freedom 00:38:00 How to Start Your 5-Year Transformation Today 00:40:00 The Power of Expectation, Faith &amp; Mindset 00:43:00 The Reality of Failure (A Powerful Warning)
If you're ready to stop drifting and start building toward a life that uses your full potential, hit play now.
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About The Guest
John Soforic is the bestselling author of The Wealthy Gardener, named the #1 Personal Finance Book of 2020 by The College Investor. A chiropractor by trade, John worked his way from $250,000 in student debt to full financial freedom through disciplined daily habits and strategic use of his free time. He now writes about the principles behind that transformation. His latest books include The Five-Year Crusade, Daily Crusade, and The Stars Who Quit Drinking. He also created the free Crusaders Tracker app to help others follow the same system. Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="http://wealthygardener.com">wealthygardener.com</a>.
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Connect With John&nbsp;
<a href="https://wealthygardener.com/">https://wealthygardener.com/</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-soforic-727b94140/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-soforic-727b94140/</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thewealthygardener1271">https://www.youtube.com/@thewealthygardener1271</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/John-Soforic-100063287405745/">https://www.facebook.com/p/John-Soforic-100063287405745/</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B07JG7L511">https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B07JG7L511</a>&nbsp;
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Resource Link
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Previous episodes with John Soforic (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/episode-169-the-wealthy-gardeners-life-lessons-on-prosperity-with-john-soforic/ and )</li>
<li aria-level="1">Access John Soforic&rsquo;s books &amp; resources on Amazon (<a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B07JG7L511">https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B07JG7L511</a>)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Get your Strategic Portfolio Plan and our help with Buying Your Next Perth Property &nbsp;(<a href="https://www.investorsedge.com.au/invest-in-perth-property/">https://www.investorsedge.com.au/invest-in-perth-property/</a>)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Get email updates about suburb intelligence reports and exclusive invites to our webinars, events, and workshops. Join (<a href="http://investorsedge.com.au/join">https://www.investorsedge.com.au/join</a>)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Join the Perth Property Investment Facebook Group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/perthpropertyinvestors">https://www.facebook.com/groups/perthpropertyinvestors</a>)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Join Jarrad Mahon&rsquo;s Property Investor Update (<a href="https://www.investorsedge.com.au/join">https://www.investorsedge.com.au/join</a>)</li>
<li aria-level="1">For more info on our award-winning and highly rated Property Management services that give you guaranteed peace of mind (<a href="https://www.investorsedge.com.au/perth-property-management-specialists/">https://www.investorsedge.com.au/perth-property-management-specialists/</a>)</li>
<li aria-level="1">For more info on how our Property Sales services can ensure you get the best selling price while handling all the stress for you (<a href="https://www.investorsedge.com.au/selling-your-perth-property/">https://www.investorsedge.com.au/selling-your-perth-property/</a>)</li>
</ul>
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Connect with Perth Property Insider:
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgT9-gB6RS69xSgc8J9KrOw">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgT9-gB6RS69xSgc8J9KrOw</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/investorsedge">https://www.facebook.com/investorsedge</a>&nbsp;

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Jarrad Mahon is the go-to guy in property management and investment in Perth and the owner of Investors Edge Real Estate. Tune in to get his insider view on the Perth market and the strategies needed for you to grow your wealth and improve your life.

Jarrad Mahon is the go-to guy in property management and investment in Perth and the owner of Investors Edge Real Estate. Tune in to get his insider view on the Perth market and the strategies needed for you to grow your wealth and improve your life.