I received an email today that stopped me in my tracks.

A subscriber wrote something along the lines of:

"I've been struggling financially lately. I need something that can help me achieve my financial dreams. I need a breakthrough."

Raw. Honest. Vulnerable.

I've gotten emails like this before, and they always make me pause.

Because I remember being in that exact same place.

Desperate for a breakthrough. Looking for the "thing" that would change everything.

But here's what I've learned over the years:

The fastest path to financial success usually comes from serving others first.

I know that sounds backwards when you need money now.

When bills are piling up and stress is mounting, "serve others" feels like terrible advice.

But it's not.

Here's why:

Sustainable financial success almost always comes from creating value for others.

Instead of asking "How can I make money?" the better question is:

"How can I help people?"

When I replied to this subscriber, I asked some questions:

What skills do you already have that others find valuable?

What problems do you see around you that you wish someone would solve?

What challenges have you overcome that others might be struggling with now?

These aren't just nice questions. They're treasure maps.

Most people are sitting on gold mines of knowledge, experience, and skills.

They just can't see it because it feels "normal" to them.

But your normal might be exactly what someone else desperately needs.

The struggle you overcame? Someone's going through that right now.

The skill that comes naturally to you? Others would pay to learn it.

The problem you're passionate about solving? That's your business idea.

I've seen this pattern over and over:

Someone focuses on their own financial needs → struggles and stress.

Someone focuses on solving problems for others → money follows.

It's not magic. It's math.

When you help people save time, make money, solve problems, or feel better, they're willing to pay for that value.

The breakthrough isn't finding the perfect opportunity.

It's shifting from "what can I get?" to "what can I give?"

That's exactly what tools like Curavera are designed to help with.

Not just tracking your wellness, but helping you reflect on how you can serve others while taking care of yourself.

If you're struggling financially right now, I get it.

But instead of looking for the next opportunity, look around you.

Who can you help? What problems can you solve? What value can you create?

Start there.

The money will follow.

Sean May
Science Of Imagery

P.S. I'm genuinely curious - what's one problem you've solved in your own life that others around you are still struggling with? Hit reply and let me know. You might be sitting on your breakthrough without realizing it.