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Don’t be surprised if this remains your life experience
Recently I came across someone, who earns six figures, stressed about getting their friend to pay them back less than $20.
Naturally, I was concerned…
What are they doing with their money – especially if their cost of living is meager?
Someone else said they didn’t want to split the group dinner check evenly because they only wanted to pay for their portion. I respect the boundaries. At the same time, I wonder about their lack of generosity – especially for such a slight price difference.
Another person couldn’t give their family member $20 for gas. But they were able to spend 25x that on shoes.
How To Build Wealth
One of the primary reasons people experience average financial means is that they focus too much on the small stuff and their well-being. They need to realize the bigger picture, which is ultimately generosity.
To build wealth, you must live below your means, consistently increase your income, and invest.
But the most forgotten piece in building wealth is maintaining a generous heart, mind, and soul.
Aim to find as many opportunities to give to others as frequently as possible without hurting yourself in the process.
Notice how many wealthy people are lavish givers.
You might think it’s just because of the tax write-offs they get, but many have not forgotten the true key to building wealth is giving.
Whatever you give comes back to you in more significant amounts.
I’ve seen this happen countless times in my life.
Don’t Focus Too Much On Pricing
If you consistently sweat small amounts of money, don’t be surprised if that continues to be a recurring pattern.
When you focus on lack and how much something costs, you may find yourself staying in the same financial situation instead of experiencing more abundance.
What we focus on, we attract more of into our lives.
“How much does this cost?” should not be a common question – unless the price doesn’t make sense. Very rarely do I ask this question. When I do, it’s because the pricing doesn’t match the value I see in an item or service.
If something is a higher price, I avoid using the word “expensive,” When I do use the word, I immediately catch myself. Things might cost more than your average item, but they are never “expensive.”
If I cover a friend’s dinner, they will likely not have to pay me back. I don’t need them to, and it is a pleasure for me to be generous with them.
Giving is always better than receiving; most people are unaware of this truth.
The more caught up you are in receiving, the more lack you will experience. Giving is the ultimate form of wealth because it means you have something to give. Abundance is yours.
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