It’s Not About The Money

money puzzleOne of the keys to creating wealth is to understand that money is not the goal. That’s right, I said, money is not the goal. Often people will tell me that they want to make more money. However, I know it is not money they are really wanting. It’s what money can buy and the freedom of time to do what they really want.

While you may think this is an insignificant difference, it is actually the reason so many people never become wealthy.

Most of us were taught throughout our childhood that the whole point of making money is to sock it away and build our own ‘nest egg’ or save it for a “rainy day”.

We think of money as an insurance against bad fortune, accidents or old age when we can no longer work. The wealthy know that money only works when it is in motion – not when it’s sitting in a bank account.

You must understand that wealth is a never-ending journey of growth and circulation and if that circulation is stopped, then the flow of money will cease. While it may seem that there are many roadblocks on your journey to wealth, the only real obstacle is what you believe, think, and feel about money.

Most of us were raised with the cliché “Seeing is Believing” which is a skeptical and negative view of life. Still, we hear it our whole lives until it becomes a part of our belief system.

Wealthy people understand that this cliché is exactly backward – you must believe in what you can achieve before you will see it happen in your life. They know that “Believing is Seeing.” The only thing that separates a millionaire from you right now is a wealthy mindset and the foundation of that mindset is belief.

Does this mean that the wealthy have some special skill or knowledge? No. (I talk about this specifically in my “Your Mind and Money” events.

Wealthy people do possess key characteristics that help them become wealthy.

One of these characteristics is a willingness to listen to their own heart. If you could become wealthy by listening to the masses, then the masses would be wealthy and they are not.

It’s human tendency to ask the opinions of those we love or respect. Unfortunately, we listen to their comments and biases not taking into account the results in their own lives. We accept it as truth.

Action steps –

couple on beachGo within. All your answers are within. Ask yourself: “If I had all the money I could every want, how would I choose to spend my time?”

I often hear answers like travel, relax, plant a garden, see my grandchildren more often. These are great.

Now, the second part to this question: “How would I choose to help others?” We receive ongoing income when we are helping others and providing value for them. What goods or services would they pay you for?

Now that you may have a clearer idea of what you would really like to do, let’s talk money.

How much money would you like to earn and why? Dig deep here. It’s not about the money but what the money would do for you.

Finally… you now have a goal to work toward and why the money is important to you. Now, get in ACTION to make this a reality.

I have found this is much easier with support. I am here to support you. Tell me your biggest obstacle and I’ll help you through it. And, make sure to attend “Your Mind and Money”  webinar or live event where we get deep into why we are where we are and how to get where we want to be (it’s life changing).

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