Welcome to Edition 5 of the High Performance Playbook. We’re closing in on 1,000 subscribers already and the feedback has been awesome - let’s keep it rolling.

If you’re new to the HPP, my name is Austin Wright. I’m excited to bring you this playbook and system I’ve developed over the last decade as a multi-business entrepreneur, father, and fitness-holic.

So, if you’re the kind of person who’s interested in health & fitness, personal finance & investing, business growth hacks, and how to turn it up in all areas of your life, the High Performance Playbook is for you.

Each week, we drop some easy-to-digest gems covering the four pillars below:

• Mindset & Psychology

• Health, Fitness, & Longevity

• Personal Finance & Investing

• Business & Entrepreneurship

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Ready? Start your engines… Let’s GO:

Mindset & Psychology

If money solved everything, every wealthy person would be happy.

But there are 5 other levels of freedom that you should aim for (and are much more fulfilling).

Here’s where most people get stuck and how to level up:

1. Financial Freedom: The Starting Point

Money doesn’t buy happiness, but it sure helps.

Financial freedom means you no longer trade time for money. Your investments, business, or passive income covers your expenses.

Most people never escape paycheck-to-paycheck living. They work for money, but never make money work for them.

Without financial freedom, everything else is limited.

Here’s how to achieve it:

• Earn more, spend less. Increase income streams and control lifestyle creep.

• Buy assets, not liabilities. Invest in cash-flowing businesses, real estate, and stocks.

• Automate wealth. Use systems like “pay yourself first” and set up recurring investments.

Money buys choices. But it’s just the first step.

2. Time Freedom: The Overlooked Upgrade

Time freedom means you control when, where, and how you work. Your income isn’t tied to fixed hours or a boss’s demands.

Many high earners are still trapped. They have money but no time.

Here’s how to achieve it:

• Build leverage. Delegate, automate, and remove yourself from day-to-day tasks.

• Charge for results, not time. Move from hourly work to value-based pricing or ownership.

• Own your calendar. Say no to distractions, low-value meetings, and rigid schedules.

What’s the point of wealth if you’re too busy to enjoy it?

3. Emotional Freedom: The Missing Piece

Emotional freedom means you’re not chasing validation, stressed over money, or trapped by anxiety. You live with peace, purpose, and fulfillment.

Even billionaires struggle with this. They keep grinding, trying to fill a void that money and status never will.

Here’s how to achieve it:

• Redefine success. It’s not just net worth. It’s how calm, happy, and present you are.

• Master your mind. Train resilience through meditation, therapy, or deep work.

• Detach from ego. Stop chasing status. Focus on impact, relationships, and inner growth.

4. Location Freedom: The Untapped Advantage

Location freedom means you can live and work from anywhere. Your business or income isn’t tied to a single place.

Many people achieve financial success, but they’re locked into one city, one office, or one country.

Here’s how to achieve it:

• Go remote. Build income streams that don’t require you to be in one place.

• Optimize for mobility. Own fewer things, simplify your lifestyle, and design a business that travels with you.

• Leverage geo-arbitrage. Earn in strong currencies, spend in cheaper locations, and increase your quality of life.

True freedom isn’t just about time or money, it’s about control over where you live your life.

5. Freedom of Purpose: The Highest Level

Freedom of purpose means your decisions are no longer driven by money, time constraints, or external pressures. You operate purely from passion and mission.

This is where true legacy is built. It’s why billionaires shift from making money to making an impact.

Here’s how to achieve it:

• Work for fulfillment, not survival. Focus on building things that align with your deepest values.

• Give back. Wealth means nothing if you’re not using it to make a difference.

• Leave a legacy. Create something that lasts beyond you—whether it’s a business, a movement, or an idea.

The ultimate goal is to do your most meaningful work.

Takeaway:

Audit your life. Which level are you at?

Most people think financial freedom is the goal. But true wealth starts when you reach the next levels.

Health & Fitness + Longevity

Grinding nonstop got me far. But it wasn’t sustainable.

As I grew, I realized recovery isn’t a reward—it’s a strategy.

Today, fitness, sleep, and downtime are scheduled into my week.

You don’t grow by doing more. You grow by focusing better, leading smarter, and recovering well.

Work hard. Recover harder.

Personal Finance Tip of the Week

Common Misconception About Wealth:

I used to think wealth was about making more money.

I was wrong.

The truly wealthy focus less on income and more on ownership, leverage, and asymmetric bets.

They don’t trade time for money. They buy assets, build systems, and scale beyond themselves.

The rich don’t work harder.

They work smarter, and they figured out how to own everything. It’s all available to you too.

There is not a finite supply of money, creativity, business, ideas, or value. Tap into that, and money will flow like you can’t believe.

Business Playbook

If you want a business that prints cash, forget the latest trends.

You’re most likely not going to come up with the next AI unicorn.

The best businesses aren’t new ideas, they’re old ideas executed **well or in a better way.

The more I studied real wealth, the more I realized something: The richest people I knew weren’t chasing hype. They owned boring, cash-flowing businesses.

So I started paying attention to asset-heavy, stable businesses like gyms, storage units, car washes, and real estate.

Businesses with proven models, high margins, and built-in demand.

Sometimes the best businesses to invest in are the ones that have been around for decades.

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In next week’s newsletter, we’ll dive into the How to Differentiate Yourself in a Crowded Market, regardless of your niche or industry. You won’t want to miss it!

Have a great week!

Here’s to your success,

Austin Lamar Wright
@WealthAthlete

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