Why do some people always worry about money, feeling like they never have enough, while others feel prosperous regardless of their bank account size? Why do some people fear setting financial goals, while others confidently embrace them? What’s the secret to these differences? Is it about their relationship with money or something else? People who have a good relationship with money share common habits and traits. So, what do they do differently, and can these behaviors be learned?
Today, let’s explore how each of us can develop a thriving relationship with money to create a rich and rewarding life. You’ve probably heard stories of individuals facing challenges with courage and creating extraordinary lives, and others who haven’t. What makes the defining difference between them?
Living in a challenging economic environment, financial advisors often advise playing it safe to protect ourselves from an uncertain future. But when I started this column, my aim was to help women think differently about wealth, prosperity, and improve their lives, even in uncertain times. Some women face challenges related to gender parity, access to education, self-confidence, and self-empowerment.
Throughout my years in legal and financial services, I’ve met and learned from people in various financial situations. From those with affluent portfolios to those living paycheck to paycheck, I’ve witnessed diverse perspectives on having and not having much money. Surprisingly, some well-off individuals aren’t comfortable with their financial status, fearing their wealth might disappear or be exposed as fraudulent.
It’s natural to assume that those with inadequate financial resources worry about money, while the wealthy should be relaxed. However, that’s not always the case. Some seemingly rich individuals don’t feel the benefits of their position due to various issues like an insatiable desire for wealth, a misplaced search for happiness, or a lack of understanding that lots of money doesn’t necessarily mean true wealth.
Just like mobile phones and computers have operating systems, individuals operate based on spoken and silent procedures. Research indicates that nature, expressed in one’s genotype, strongly influences biological individuality, shaping beliefs, attitudes, skills, anxieties, and expectations consciously and unconsciously. Family background and upbringing also play a role in influencing attitudes and beliefs about money, wealth, and financial success. However, the good news is that one can “learn, relearn and unlearn” previous programming.
This explains why some born into privilege fail to reach their potential while others from humble beginnings achieve a rich and rewarding life. The story of Barack Obama, growing up in challenging circumstances but becoming the first African American president of the United States, illustrates that true wealth goes beyond financial status. Personal values regarding success, motivation, and self-confidence form the foundation for a wealthy mindset.
In conclusion, whether you think you can or can’t, as Henry Ford famously said, you’re right. Developing a positive relationship with money and cultivating the right mindset can pave the way for a prosperous and fulfilling life.
Your present actions will pave the way for the future you’ll experience. The actions you take today shape your future outcome. It’s not a specific date but what you are yet to accomplish that hasn’t manifested in your life and surroundings.
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