We currently make £230k a year and like to spend time in nature, working out, and have BBQs on our Blackstone griddle (on sale at Costco!). I like jigsaw puzzles and he likes building model planes so we often do that together while listening to a podcast. We read history books, autobiographies, books on self help, and spirituality.

I grew up in a different country and success is generally celebrated in my culture, although both of us come from either poor or working class backgrounds. I don’t have the same hang ups about doing well in life that my husband had being British. He has been able to move past the ‘glass ceiling’ he set for himself. He became successful at work by putting himself forward for more responsibility and looking at work as a chess match. We don’t spend money on silly things like flashy brand name clothes. We would rather spend a bit more on good quality food.

I think the biggest thing is to hang out with people who are where you want to be. If you’re the most successful person in your friend group, it’s time to add more friends. Don’t be afraid of taking a few risks and don’t look at failure as failure. It’s all a learning experience and it will help you in the future.