How I Lost $35,000 in Bali and Why It Was The Best Investment I Ever Made | E37
Tue Feb 03 2026
In this solo episode of the Scrubs2Estates Podcast, I tell the real story of how I lost $35,000 trying to buy a villa in Bali.
No blame. No finger pointing. Just ownership. Every decision that led to it was mine.
I break down how the deal unfolded, the decisions I made along the way, and the point where it became clear I should have paused but didn’t. I also talk about what it felt like realizing the money was gone and learning how to sit with that without making excuses.
This episode is less about losing money and more about accountability, patience, and taking responsibility when things do not go your way.
If you have ever taken a risk that did not work out
If you have ever lost money chasing something you believed in
Or if you are navigating a setback and trying to make sense of it
This one is for you.
Sometimes the lesson is expensive.
But it moves you forward.
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In this solo episode of the Scrubs2Estates Podcast, I tell the real story of how I lost $35,000 trying to buy a villa in Bali. No blame. No finger pointing. Just ownership. Every decision that led to it was mine. I break down how the deal unfolded, the decisions I made along the way, and the point where it became clear I should have paused but didn’t. I also talk about what it felt like realizing the money was gone and learning how to sit with that without making excuses. This episode is less about losing money and more about accountability, patience, and taking responsibility when things do not go your way. If you have ever taken a risk that did not work out If you have ever lost money chasing something you believed in Or if you are navigating a setback and trying to make sense of it This one is for you. Sometimes the lesson is expensive. But it moves you forward.