In this episode of The FasterFreedom Show , Sam is running it solo while Lucas is out sick to tackle a big (and often emotional) question: is the current financial system broken? And more importantly—is that even the right question to be asking? He explains why that framing is actually a trick question. Instead of arguing that the system is malfunctioning, he breaks down why it may be working exactly as it was originally designed to. The conversation includes a brief history lesson on the origins of the modern financial framework, touching on early industrial power players like Rockefeller and how centralized banking, employer-based retirement plans, and consumer finance evolved over time. Most importantly, Sam shifts the focus to what you can actually control. Instead of blaming the system, he talks about how to operate strategically inside it. From ownership of real assets to financial education to thinking long-term about leverage and cash flow, he lays out practical ways to build freedom—even if the system wasn’t designed with your success as the priority. This episode blends history, financial philosophy, and actionable perspective to help you stop asking whether the game is fair—and start asking how to play it better. Join our FREE real estate community on Skool: ⁠https://www.skool.com/relaunch FasterFreedom Capital Connection: ⁠https://fasterfreedomcapital.com⁠ Free Rental Investment Training: ⁠https://freerentalwebinar.com