Develop a clear, exciting personal mission that is bigger than yourself to serve as a “North Star” and motivate you to persist through inevitable challenges and setbacks. This mission provides a fundamental reason to continue when things get tough, preventing you from losing the will to continue.
Be a generous giver of your time, energy, resourcefulness, love, presence, and curiosity, especially when you feel you have little to offer financially. This mindset attracts opportunities and positive returns, as being generous with your spirit amplifies who you are and allows more to flow into your life.
Reflect on your past experiences and “money wounds” by writing them down to understand how they affect your current relationship with money. Dissecting your money story helps you become aware of underlying fears and reactions, allowing you to mend your relationship with money and reduce stress.
Engage in therapy or courageous conversations early in a committed relationship, even before engagement, to discuss sensitive topics like money, kids, and religion. This proactive approach creates safety, alignment, and agreements, preventing future conflicts and suffering that often arise from unaddressed expectations.
Create clear agreements and boundaries within your relationships to prevent unnecessary stress and conflict. By defining expectations and having a mediator (like a therapist) for disagreements, you can foster an environment of peace and harmony.
Regularly assess and adjust your thinking and emotional connection to money, as your mindset will shift with different seasons of life and financial growth. This ongoing re-evaluation helps you maintain an abundant perspective and avoid scarcity, regardless of your current financial level.
Evaluate your individual assets and inner skills, including those you might take for granted or perceive as unconventional, to identify potential financial opportunities. Ask others what they think you’re good at, as turning perceived liabilities into strengths can lead to unexpected wealth creation.
Systematically identify and outsource, delegate, or eliminate tasks that consume your time and energy but don’t require your unique skills. This “mobility habit” frees you up to elevate your core assets, develop new skills, and break through to new levels of financial and personal growth.
Approach mastery as an ongoing journey of learning and re-evaluation, rather than a fixed destination, especially in areas like financial growth. Continuously revisit your mindset, habits, and strategies, seeking new knowledge and mentorship to break through new ceilings.
Recognize that every event is neutral, and it’s your interpretation that gives it emotional energy. When facing difficult experiences, allow for sadness and grief, but then choose to reinterpret the event in your favor to heal, realign your vision, and regain inner peace.
Actively work to overcome self-doubt, as it is a “killer of dreams” that can sabotage your potential regardless of talent or credentials. Cultivate belief in yourself with humility and confidence to unlock your capabilities and achieve your goals.
Approach life, including your career and personal growth, as a team sport, actively evaluating and managing your support system. Understand that team members (relationships) may come and go, and consciously choose who is on your “starting five” to enhance enjoyment and support.