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Grow net worth from C$2.28M to C$5M through this crypto/AI cycle

To secure financial freedom and strategic career flexibility by 2028–2029, enabling Michel to operate from a position of choice rather than necessity in business, consulting, and life decisions.

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Goal Definition

Description

Increase net worth from approximately C$2.28M to C$5M+ during the current crypto and AI market cycle, primarily through crypto appreciation, strategic positioning, and selective consulting/business income. Preserve capital, maintain liquidity, and avoid emotionally driven decisions throughout the cycle.

Why This Matters

To secure financial freedom and strategic career flexibility by 2028–2029, enabling Michel to operate from a position of choice rather than necessity in business, consulting, and life decisions.

Emotional Reason

Want to feel financially unshakeable, free from career pressure, and proven as a disciplined strategist who capitalized on a generational market window without blowing it up.

Identity Shift

The disciplined capital allocator and financially free strategist who plays the long game without flinching during volatility.

Cost of Failure

Missing the cycle means another 5–10 years of consulting grind, delayed financial freedom, reduced strategic optionality, and the psychological cost of having watched the window pass.

Success Criteria

Current Baseline

Net worth approximately C$2.28M

Target Outcome

Net worth C$5M+ with strong liquidity and preserved optionality

Target Date

2028-12-31

Confidence

9/10

Success Metrics

Net worth ≥ C$5MNo catastrophic drawdown (>40% portfolio loss)Liquidity buffer maintained throughout cycleLong-term optionality preserved (no forced selling)Positioned for financial freedom by 2028–2029

Execution Plan

Required Behaviors

Maintain disciplined portfolio allocationEnforce risk management rules (position sizing, stops, take-profit levels)Emotional discipline during volatility — no panic buys or sellsMaintain cash runway bufferOngoing tax planningSelective income generation through consulting / MBI

Weekly Actions

Weekly portfolio review (allocation, risk exposure, liquidity)Weekly market and macro scanLog any emotionally driven impulses before acting

Daily Actions

Check key positions and alerts without overtradingAvoid impulsive trades — 24h rule on major moves

Calendar Habits

Weekly finance review blockMonthly net worth update

Minimum Viable Action

On a bad day: do not sell in panic, do not over-leverage, and log the net worth number. Preservation beats action.

Risks & Obstacles

Obstacles

Crypto market timing uncertaintyMacroeconomic shocksLiquidity cyclesSpeculative market behavior and FOMO environments

Failure Patterns

Emotionally driven decisions during volatilityOverexposure at cycle topsSelling too early or holding too longLetting market noise override strategy

Competing Priorities

Royal Roads EMBA workloadMBI Global / Bolduc & Partners consulting commitmentsFoundation Masters software build

Warning Signs

Skipping weekly portfolio reviewsMaking trades outside the planChecking prices compulsivelyLiquidity buffer dropping below thresholdIncreasing leverage during euphoria

Settings

Cadence

weekly

Coaching

analytical

Priority

critical

Modules

cryptoAlerts, revenueOs, crypto_alerts

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Clarity

9/10

Realism

6/10

Urgency

8/10

Alignment

9/10

Failure Points

⚡1. Anchoring to a fixed C$5M target may encourage overexposure if cycle underdelivers
⚡2. Weekly review cadence may be too infrequent during high-volatility cycle peaks
⚡3. 'No catastrophic drawdown' defined at 40% is still severe and may breach optionality before triggering action
⚡4. Identity tied to 'capitalized on generational window' creates pressure that conflicts with disciplined exits
⚡5. Lack of pre-committed sell rules invites recency bias at local tops
⚡6. Consulting income may be deprioritized during euphoric phases, weakening cash runway
⚡7. No defined accountability partner or external check on emotionally driven decisions

Missing Metrics

–1. Specific asset allocation bands (e.g., % crypto, % cash, % equities, % business income) with rebalancing triggers
–2. Maximum drawdown threshold per position (not just portfolio-level)
–3. Defined profit-taking ladder tied to price or valuation milestones
–4. Minimum liquidity floor in CAD (absolute number, not just 'buffer')
–5. Target annual consulting/MBI income contribution to net worth growth
–6. Tax-adjusted net worth target (C$5M gross vs. net after capital gains)
–7. Concentration risk limit (max % in any single asset)
–8. Cycle exit criteria — what signals trigger de-risking

First Action

Draft a written Investment Policy Statement (IPS) within 14 days that codifies: target allocation bands, position sizing rules, pre-committed profit-taking ladder, drawdown triggers, liquidity floor, and a 24-hour 'cooling-off' rule before any non-scheduled trade. Review and sign it as a binding personal protocol.

Improved Goal Suggestion

“Grow net worth from C$2.28M to C$5M+ (net of estimated tax) by Dec 31, 2028, by executing a written Investment Policy Statement that defines allocation bands, position sizing, a pre-committed profit-taking ladder, a minimum C$ liquidity floor, and a maximum 25% portfolio drawdown trigger. Sustain selective consulting/MBI income to fund a 24-month cash runway independent of portfolio performance. Operate as a disciplined capital allocator: every non-scheduled decision passes a written 24-hour cooling-off and IPS-compliance check, with weekly reviews, monthly adherence audits, and quarterly reconciliations preserving long-term optionality regardless of cycle outcome.”

Reviewed May 12, 2026

Review History (2)

May 12

C:9R:6U:8A:9

Draft a one-page Investment Policy Statement (IPS) that codifies: target allocation bands, max position size, drawdown-triggered de-risking rules, a pre-committed profit-taking ladder by net worth milestone, minimum cash runway, and a written 'thesis invalidation' checklist. Review and sign it before the next weekly portfolio review.