The First or The Last | Hosted by Jay Awal

Working harder doesn’t always lead to freedom.

In this episode of The First or The Last, Jay Awal shares a personal story from growing up watching his mom work two jobs. Early mornings, late nights, no days off — and realizing firsthand that hustle alone doesn’t create a free life.

This episode breaks down a hard truth most people never hear:

you can work hard your entire life and still never own your time.

Jay explains, in simple terms, the difference between:

• being paid for time vs. being paid for results
• hustle vs. systems
• employee thinking vs. ownership thinking

You’ll learn:

• Why grinding harder often leads to burnout, not freedom
• What a “system” really is (explained so anyone can understand it)
• How building once can save you years of repeating the same work
• Why ownership starts with how you think, not quitting your job

This isn’t about working less.

It’s about working smarter — and building things that keep working after you stop.

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If this episode hit home:

• Share this episode with someone who’s always tired but still pushing
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• Visit: residuallyrich.com to learn how systems turn work into ownership
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Lead or follow.

Build or consume.

Obey or delay.

You’ll either grow first or finish last.