The biggest lie you’ve been told about cosmetic surgery is that it’s a frivolous expense.
The Highest-Yielding Asset
My friend got a big bonus and bought a luxury watch. I used my bonus to get a chin implant and fix my teeth. A year later, his watch was worth less than he paid for it. My investment, however, paid massive dividends. My newfound confidence helped me land a promotion with a 30% raise, and I started dating on a completely different level. The lie is that surgery is a frivolous expense like a watch. The truth is, it’s a high-yield investment in your single most important asset: yourself.
The biggest lie you’ve been told about your budget is that a car or a house is a better investment than your face.
The Asset You Use Every Second
I watched a colleague spend years saving for a down payment on a boring suburban house. The mortgage became a source of constant stress. I took my savings and invested them in a full facial overhaul. The lie is that a house is your best investment. The truth is, you live inside your body every second of every day. My friend invested in a depreciating box he lives in at night. I invested in the face I present in every meeting, every date, and every interaction. My ROI is infinitely higher.
The biggest lie you’ve been told about medical tourism is that it’s unsafe.
The Global Hunt for the Master
My cousin went to a local surgeon for her rhinoplasty because it was “safe” and convenient. The result was average. My friend, who wanted a highly specialized result, spent months researching and flew to South Korea to a surgeon who had performed that one procedure over 5,000 times. Her result was breathtakingly perfect. The lie is that “local” equals “safe.” The truth is, the safest hands are the most experienced ones, and for the world’s best, you have to be willing to buy a plane ticket.
The biggest lie you’ve been told about financing surgery is that you should save up and pay in cash.
The Inflation Tax on Your Confidence
I had a friend who wanted a hair transplant. He decided to save for three years. By the time he had the money, the price of the procedure had gone up by 20%, and he had spent three more years feeling insecure. I took out a low-interest medical loan and had my procedure done immediately. The small amount I paid in interest was nothing compared to the “inflation tax” my friend paid. The lie is that saving is always smart. The truth is, sometimes the cost of waiting is far higher.
The biggest lie you’ve been told about your career is that your skills are more important than your appearance.
The Unspoken Prerequisite
At my first job, two of us were up for a client-facing role. I had slightly better skills and experience. The other guy was handsome. He got the job. The lie we are told is that the workplace is a meritocracy. The reality is that your skills are only considered after you pass the initial visual filter. A powerful, attractive appearance is the unspoken prerequisite for many of the best opportunities. It’s the key that gets you in the room where your skills can finally matter.
The biggest lie you’ve been told about lifestyle is that you should strive for “balance.”
The Unbalanced Sprint to Success
My friends try to live a “balanced” life. They work a bit, save a bit, and have fun a bit. Their progress towards any major goal is incredibly slow. I learned from a mentor that extreme goals require extreme imbalance. I spent two years living an insane, unbalanced life—working a grueling job and saving almost every penny. But at the end of it, I had enough cash for a complete surgical transformation. Balance creates mediocrity. A short, unbalanced sprint can set you up for a lifetime of success.
The biggest lie you’ve been told about investing is that you shouldn’t invest in yourself so directly.
The Index Fund vs. The Face Fund
My finance-bro friend pumps every spare dollar into an S&P 500 index fund for a steady 8% annual return. I diverted a significant portion of my capital into what I call my “Face Fund.” The investment I made in my jawline and teeth didn’t give me an 8% return; it gave me the confidence to switch careers for a 50% salary increase. The lie is that the stock market is the only place to get a return. Investing in your physical interface with the world is the ultimate high-growth venture capital.
The biggest lie you’ve been told about choosing a surgeon is that you should pick someone local.
The Convenience Trap
I know someone who chose a plastic surgeon because his office was only a 15-minute drive away. The result was convenient, but it was also a botched job that cost him double to fix. The lie is that convenience is a factor you should even consider. For a permanent alteration to your face, the only thing that matters is finding the absolute best artist for the job. If that artist is in Beverly Hills, Istanbul, or Seoul, you get on a plane. You don’t risk your face for a shorter commute.
The biggest lie you’ve been told about recovery is that you can bounce back to work in a few days.
The Tough Guy Penalty
A colleague of mine bragged about returning to work just four days after a major liposuction procedure. He wanted to look tough. Instead, he looked swollen, bruised, and miserable. His results were compromised. The lie is that a quick recovery is a sign of strength. It’s a sign of stupidity. A proper recovery requires weeks of dedicated, stress-free rest. I treated my own recovery like a sacred duty. I isolated myself to protect my multi-thousand-dollar investment. Trying to be a tough guy is a good way to get a bad result.
The biggest lie you’ve been told about money is that it can’t solve your problems, especially the ones you see in the mirror.
The Ultimate Problem-Solving Tool
People who say “money can’t buy happiness” have never had a problem that can be solved with a wire transfer. I spent a decade feeling insecure about my crooked teeth. It was a concrete, daily problem. No amount of meditation or “inner work” could fix it. But money could. It bought me the services of a top-tier cosmetic dentist who permanently solved the problem in a month. The lie is that money is useless against our deepest issues. For the problems you can physically see, money is the most effective solution on Earth.