The Pilot Money Guys

Author: Leading Edge Financial Planning

The Pilot Money Guys are a group of financial planners with a passion for bringing together financial planning and the commercial airline industry. Brought to you by a team of financial planners with backgrounds flying for major US airlines and military service. If you have questions about personal finance with an interest in news and interesting stories from the airlines, then we hope you will give us a listen. https://www.leadingedgeplanning.com
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Language: en

Genres: Aviation, Business, Investing, Leisure

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Flight #118: Redefining Success, Struggle, and Purpose with Ryan Watson
Friday, 21 November, 2025

What happens when success, identity, and purpose collide with some of the hardest battles a person can face? In this powerful conversation with Ryan Watson, we explore the realities many pilots and high-performing professionals quietly carry: addiction, mental health struggles and the pressure to appear "perfect" in an industry where vulnerability can feel dangerous. Ryan opens up about the challenges he faced, the misconceptions around struggle, and the hidden cultural stigma that keeps so many silent. Take The Pilot Wealth Index to find out if you are on track for retirement! You can find show notes, resources and more at: https://tinyurl.com/4ahwrx8w