10/27/2026

48. The Fear Tax — What It’s Really Costing You to Stay Safe

You’re afraid of making the wrong move with your money, so you keep waiting. But what is staying where you are costing you? Kareen Zahr sits down with entrepreneur and real estate investor Lee A. Patterson to unpack the “fear tax”: the opportunities and time you lose while waiting to feel certain. Drawing on his move from physical therapy to franchise ownership and real estate, Lee shares how asking questions, finding proven mentors, and building structure helped him act through uncertainty. For the entrepreneur who wants more freedom but keeps postponing the next step, this conversation offers a starting point: get clear on why you want something different, seek support from people who’ve done it, and give yourself a way to move forward before you feel fully ready.


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Connect with Lee:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-arties-patterson

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeapatterson

Read Lee’s book, Running with House Money

LAP Investments: https://investmentswithlap.com

Credit to Real Estate: https://credittorealestate.com/


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TikTok: @kareenzahr

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