Leaving Normal Behind: Building Your Life on Your Terms (Feat. Dr. John Delony)

What if you stopped living the life everyone else expected and started designing one that’s fully yours? In this episode of SmartPro Radio, Dr. John Delony joins us for a powerful conversation about rejecting the default script and building a life defined by freedom, intention, and peace. We explore what happens “when you are fully in control of what you do next?”—from rethinking retirement and debt to embracing purpose-driven living. Dr. Delony shares personal stories, practical wisdom, and the liberating realization: “Oh yeah, this is our life, this is our marriage, these are our kids, nobody can tell us what to do. Since then, we’ve been rambunctiously free.” This episode will challenge your assumptions and encourage you to boldly leave "normal" behind—so you can live on your terms. In this episode you will find: Why “normal” isn’t working—and how to choose something that works for you The freedom that comes with realizing you get to decide what life looks like How to stop outsourcing decisions about your future to culture or fear Real talk on money, marriage, parenting, and mental health from Dr. John Delony Encouragement to live with purpose—even if it means going against the grain Follow SmartPro Financial: 💼 Rick Godfrey II's LinkedIn ⮕ linkedin.com/in/rick-godfrey-ii/ 📷 Instagram ⮕ instagram.com/smartprofinancial 👥 Facebook ⮕ facebook.com/smartprofinancial 🏆 Find a SmartVestor Pro ⮕ smartprofinancial.com/find-a-pro 📺 Youtube ⮕ youtube.com/@TheDrJohnDelonyShow 👥 Facebook ⮕ facebook.com/JohnDelony 📷 Instagram ⮕ instagram.com/johndelony 🌐 Website ⮕ ramseysolutions.com/john-delony Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:19 - The Concept of Retirement 06:57 - The Burden of Debt 13:27 - Creating Margin in Life 20:44 - The Power of Personal Stories 23:13 - Children and Financial Stress 26:19 - Navigating Technology and Screen Time 29:05 - Parenting in the Digital Age 35:05 - The Challenge of Long-Term Commitment 37:32 - Understanding Change and Resistance 40:29 - Communicating Financial Goals in Relationships 43:24 - The Pessimism vs. Optimism Debate 47:32 - Technology's Role in Human Connection 55:56 - Taking Action Towards Financial Peace Discussions in this show are for entertainment and educational purposes only and should not be construed as specific recommendations or investment advice. Always consult with your investment professional before making important investment decisions. Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Cambridge and SmartPro Financial / Bridgeway Wealth, LLC are not affiliated.