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You attract the finances that align with what you deem expensive
And many people make this statement: “That’s expensive.”
But whether or not something is expensive is relative. Ultimately, you decide what is and isn’t expensive. You tend to attract finances that align with what you think and don’t think is expensive.
What do you think is expensive?
What’s Not Expensive Is Your Comfort Zone. What’s Expensive Is Beyond Your Comfort Zone.
Whatever you don’t think is pricey or expensive is within your comfort zone.
Some of you prefer gas to be under $3. Some of you can’t imagine spending more than $100 on groceries weekly. Some of you might think $100 for a T-shirt is unrealistic. Some might think $2,000 rent for a one-bedroom apartment outside a metropolitan city is expensive.
We all have our limits, but these limits are self-imposed.
Do you recall how your parents felt about money during childhood? What did they classify as expensive or inexpensive? What was considered a luxury versus standard? What pricing did they complain about?
How our parents think about money will likely affect how we feel about money in some capacity unless we challenge their feelings and beliefs.
My parents’ mortgage on our home was $900. I recall a time when I thought this was a lot of money. A $4,000 mortgage seemed massive to me then and outside my comfort zone.
There was a time when gas was under a dollar. Now, the average gas price is $3.50, but there are cities with gas prices ranging from $4 to $6. Most people are uncomfortable with gas prices; it’s one of the top financial complaints. In addition to gas prices, people complain about the rising costs of eggs, milk, and other groceries.
How To Escape The Comfort Zone
Eventually, I learned to stop thinking that things are expensive. Instead, I labeled things a “higher price” and started to numb myself off pricing.
People are very sensitive about pricing.
The less affected you are by pricing, the more opportunity you leave to get creative and increase your income. Pricing is relative. An item isn’t expensive or inexpensive; the pricing of an item simply is.
If you want to escape your comfort zone, stop focusing on pricing and start focusing on how you can afford the things you want to buy.
The next time you’re triggered to say, “That’s expensive,” ask yourself, “How can I afford that?”You’ll likely experience more financial success and freedom when you think this way rather than sticking to a limited mindset.
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