Thanks to technology, we have more access than ever before to financial literacy information, and we can set up automated savings or investment accounts at a few clicks of a button. Yet anxiety, worry, and concern over financial direction persists; it doesn’t quite add up. Could it be that we’re going about the pivotal first steps of true wealth creation all wrong?

Disclosure: Material discussed is meant for general informational purposes only and is not to be construed as tax, legal, or investment advice. Although the information has been gathered from sources believed to be reliable, please note that individual situations can vary. Therefore, the information should be relied upon only when coordinated with individual professional advice. Mikey Manghum is the Founder/Owner of Manghum Consulting, as well as Senior Vice President of INSPiRE Financial Group. Mikey's
purpose is to develop leaders that develop leaders. The most energizing work Mikey gets to do is cultivating "lightbulb" moments for
others that improve their trajectory; most often, that centers around equipping first-generation wealth creators to live and leave their legacy. Born and raised in the UK, Mikey made his way to Tulsa in 2009 to play college basketball and study Finance at Oral Roberts University, where he also completed his MBA. Mikey credits his mindset and approach to business and leadership to his experience playing basketball at the collegiate and international levels. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx