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In this video, I share what I believe is the most important step in anyone's personal finance journey – and it happens before investing. Using my team member Shaurya's actual bank statement from October 2021, I demonstrate how to track where every rupee goes. I walk through the 3 crucial budgeting steps everyone must follow before they can truly build wealth.

I also share recommended budget allocations for different income levels, showing exactly what percentage should go toward rent, investments, groceries, and more. The rich mindset is to invest first and manage expenses with what remains – not the other way around. Without mastering this basic discipline of tracking every rupee and budgeting appropriately, you'll always struggle financially, regardless of your income level.

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