#29:She Used a Live Grenade as a Hammer for 20 Years… Are You Holding One at Work Too?


True story from China —

A 90-year-old woman used a live hand grenade
…to hammer nails and crack nuts.
For 20 years. 😳

She found it in a field, thought it was some kind of tool—and just used it.
Every. Single. Day.

Last week? Someone finally noticed and called the bomb squad.
Turns out it was a live grenade all along.
One wrong move and boom 💥 — she wouldn’t have lived to tell the tale.

Now you might think, “Wah, she lucky sia.”

But here’s the part that hits home:

👉🏻 Some people are doing the exact same thing… with their jobs.

They clock in every day to something they know isn’t sustainable.
Stuck. Drained. Tahan-ing.
Because that paycheck keeps them afloat. 💸

I’ve been there too.
Dragging myself through work that made me feel numb —
thinking I had “no choice.”

But here’s the truth:

If your only income comes from a job you don’t control...
You’re not stable. You’re one spark away from a financial explosion.

And just like that grenade — you won’t see it coming.

So let’s fix that.
Not by quitting recklessly…
But by building your way out, one smart step at a time. 👇🏻


🚀 Freedom in Action

💸 From Paycheck Pressure to Power Moves

Veronique was a freelance interpreter—working hard, always hustling…
But still drowning in debt and barely making rent.

Once she got clear on her cash flow, automated her savings, and joined a community for accountability, things shifted.
She paid off over $10K in debt, built an emergency fund, and finally stopped stressing over money.

💡 Why this matters:
When money stops feeling fragile, you stop playing small.
You start investing.
You start building.
You start living on your terms.

🎧 Click here to hear Veronique’s full story and see what’s possible for you.


💔 Stuck in a Job You Can’t Afford to Leave? Let’s Change That.

You know the one.
That job you dread waking up to.
The one that drains you.
But you stay — because that paycheck is your safety net.

But safety nets fray.

This newsletter isn’t here to hype up overnight success.
It’s here to hand you real strategies to:

✅ Build online income streams
✅ Invest smarter
✅ Automate your way to freedom

So when the grenade does go off — you’ve already built the exit.

👉🏻 Click here to start your escape plan.
Don’t wait for the blast.



✨ Your Investing Edge

📉 No More Guessing Games: The Investing Shift That Frees 9-to-5ers

Still chasing that one “hot stock” to strike it rich?

That’s not investing. That’s gambling.
And hope is not a wealth strategy.

This video breaks it down:

✅ Why chasing hype actually delays freedom
✅ The real difference between investing and guessing
✅ How to grow wealth steadily, even with small amounts

🎯 My take:
This hit me hard. I used to think one “big win” would save me.
Now I know — boring investing is what buys freedom, peace, and options.


🎥 Watch the full video here — and give your future self a big head start.


⚙️ Smarter Moves

🧠 This 8-Step Productivity Hack Buys Back Your Time

Full calendar. Empty bank.
Sound familiar?

These 8 habits will help you:

✅ Prioritize without burnout
✅ Stay laser-focused
Actually make time for your income streams

Time is your most valuable currency.
Use it to build freedom—not just stay busy.

🎥 Watch the full video here — and start managing time like your wealth depends on it.


💬 Let’s Talk

Look — I’m not saying quit your job tomorrow.
That’s reckless.

But what if you started something today?

What if you gave yourself a plan, so you’re not stuck later?

✨ Start small.
✨ Start now.
✨ But start.

You don’t need luck. You need movement.
And the earlier you begin, the more power you’ll have when you need it most. 💪🏻

You got this!

- Anne

Founder, Beyond Paycheck

P.S. What’s your grenade?
That thing you’ve been living with… pretending it’s “fine”?

Hit reply. I read every message. No judgment, just real talk. 🙏


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Beyond Paycheck is for professionals tired of trading time for money. Each email delivers real stories and practical strategies to build income streams and invest smart—so you can break free from the paycheck and live life on your terms.

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