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Eliminate your impoverished mindset & reconstruct your thoughts
A typical daily phrase is, “I can’t afford that.”
And for the most part, this phrase becomes the reality for most people that say and think this phrase.
Whatever you believe will manifest as your life experience. I aim to avoid using phrases such as:
I can’t afford that.
That’s expensive.
I also aim not to allow these feelings to infiltrate my life. If I use these phrases, I will attract “not enough” type circumstances into my life.
Be careful of your thoughts surrounding money; many thoughts about money focus on a lack of it.
2. Financial Stress
One type of stress that everyone experiences at some point is financial stress.
The way to avoid this kind of stress is to place yourself in a good position with some of the following actions:
Spend less than you earn.
Maintain an emergency fund.
Invest x percentage of your income.
Keep lifestyle inflation low and to a minimum.
Avoid over-extending yourself from helping others.
Plan out your retirement number and invest x amount monthly.
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3. Whose Going To Pay
Train yourself and your money to cover everybody at the dinner table. Never be concerned with who’s going to pick up the tab.
When you plan your life around this goal (or go even more significant and pick up the entire restaurant tab), you elevate your goals, thinking, and attract more into your life.
Once you stop thinking about yourself, that’s typically when more financial resources come into your life.
4. Can We Split It
Like number three, avoid prioritizing splitting checks, rent, bills, and other costs.
Always be able to afford things on your own. Be financially independent.
Most people don’t have this gift, but you can create it by making choices that differ from the average person.
5. I Need A Roommate To Save On Costs
Roommates help you save money, but if you plan your life around having a roommate, you will always have one.
The goal should be not to need a roommate so that you can live on your own sufficiently.
Start telling yourself, “I don’t need a roommate. I can manage my expenses and lifestyle with my income.”
6. I Can’t Afford To Live Alone
If you believe you can’t live alone, you never will. So many people have never lived alone because they have not reached financial independence and are not actively working toward it.
What does financial independence look like to you?
What is the total cost of your expense load?
How do you want to live?
Map out your answers to these questions to learn how to make it possible to live independently, which is a rewarding experience.
7. How Could I Ever Go On A Trip Like That
People don’t travel or travel to the places they want to visit because they think it’s too expensive or impossible.
However, I’ve seen people with few financial resources travel to some of the most intriguing places.
The choice is up to you.
8. That’s Out Of My Budget
Is it out of your budget, or is it out of your current comfort zone?
A better question to ask yourself is, “How can I afford to fit x into my budget?”
Always create opportunities for yourself instead of eliminating opportunities.
There is an abundant supply of resources in the world.
There are no limits to what you can experience and have. Current circumstances don’t have to define your future reality.
9. I Don’t Have Enough Income
You might not have enough income right now, but that can change with your thoughts and actions.
But you first need to start by eliminating thoughts of lack, such as “I don’t have enough income.”
If you focus on thoughts such as these, this will continue to be your life experience.
After you eliminate these thoughts, think about how you can increase your income. There are unlimited ways to do so.
10. My Income Is Fixed
Your income is only fixed if you allow it to be.
Being in business for yourself is one of the most rewarding ventures you can take on – especially in sales.
There is no limit to how much you can earn in the sales field.
Even if you work for someone else, aim to increase your salary yearly to increase your net worth and financial opportunities constantly.
This content is for informational purposes only — not professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making any major decisions.