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Learn how to make the shift
Instead of expanding their minds to create more income, they opt for the status quo – even though they have dreams and desires that would require more income.
There is nothing wrong with being satisfied with your income, but if you are serving and providing value to others, then your income should not stay the same. It should continually increase because of how much you are investing in the lives of others.
If you could earn any amount, what would that number be?
Think carefully and thoughtfully about this question. Don’t allow greed, materialism, and society to dictate your answer. Most of us don’t need to be billionaires. Many of us don’t even need to be multi-millionaires.
Expenses Are Fixed. Income Is Not.
People frequently forget that you can eliminate your expenses and bring them down to $0.
Your income, on the other hand, has no limit.
I repeat, there is no limit to how much you can earn.
And if you dig deep into your craft and purpose, you will figure out a way to do this.
You could give yourself a finite pay raise by eliminating expenses, but this pay raise will only go so far…
Mindset Shift
If you go through some of the poorest neighborhoods in the nation, you will come across many brilliant minds.
But, many people who live in these neighborhoods have a poor self-image, don’t believe in themselves, and don’t have an expansive mind.
Their thinking is small.
When you have small thinking, you reap small results.
Most people will maintain the same income because their thinking is small.
Anything outside of the box seems unreasonable or a pipe dream.
To experience increased income, you must embark upon a mindset shift.
If you’re earning $50,000, set a goal for $100,000.
Not only will you stretch your thinking, but you will create financial elevation for yourself and your family. Furthermore, you will be able to help others financially more frequently.
When you’re earning an average income, it’s more difficult to give generously and build wealth because your income is limited.
It’s Easy To Maintain The Same Income
What does it take to maintain the same income?
Nothing.
Absolutely nothing.
It’s easy to go to work, do your job, come home, and do it all over again.
If you’re an entrepreneur, working with the same clients and earning the same monthly income is easy; it requires little effort. You’re simply maintaining.
But why not stretch your thinking and your bank accounts?
The reward is the ability to experience financial freedom on a deeper level, but more importantly, to serve and give to others at a higher level.
This content is for informational purposes only — not professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making any major decisions.