When people say that money is the root of all evil, it makes me crazy. (The actual saying is the LOVE of money is the root of all evil, and that certainly can be true...)
Money is nothing more than a resource. It helps us in our day-to-day lives.
It's not even the money that we're after. It's the freedom. Money gives you choices, which gives you freedom.
If you ever catch yourself calling rich people "lazy", "selfish" and whatever terms you use, stop doing that. How can you have money when you think people who have money are not good people?
(I'm just assuming you think these things. You may not even realize it but there's a good chance it's hidden there deep down. We've grown up with so many dumb ideas about money from those around us...)
If you think money is bad in some way, you'll never make enough of it. Remember, it's just a resource. It's not good or bad. If you're a good person, having money won't turn you into a bad person and vice versa.
While you're at it, stop thinking that spending money is bad too.
When you pay your bills, do you pay them in an angry way? When you have to buy something like a new dishwasher, does it make you upset?
Can you shift that and think about how AMAZING it is that we even have dishwashers? Or electricity? Or cable TV?
When you think of paying for Wealthy Affiliate, did you cringe, or are you happy? Do you think “UGH, these guys are taking all my money? This is too expensive!” If so, then it's time for a mindset shift.
Instead, think about all the time and effort Kyle, Carson and the team put into making us a website that can help US make more money! They didn't have to do that.
Yes, it helps them make money too, but I'm sure it's not an easy way to go about it. We are lucky to have Wealthy Affiliate as a resource.
Pay for it (and all your bills) with appreciation! Think about everything that goes into the products and services you pay for and be happy you don't have to do any of it! :)
I'm not saying go crazy and spend all your money on things you don't really want or need. But if you truly want something, work toward getting it and then pay for it with appreciation.
Next, let me tell you about the mistakes I made that held me back from making more money quicker so that you can avoid them.
Work hard 24/7 with positive learning ability and dreams, wishes, wants will earn you your lifestyle.
“Always take the time to Live your life while you are earning your living.” Tom Short.
“The only limitations are up to your efforts and needs in life.” Tom Short.
“Evaluate, Investigate, Create, Activate. Now Your Life will be Great.” Tom Short.
“The more you invest to learn to earn the more you gain.” Tom Short.
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And about the being worthy - every time I talk about a friend going on vacation or buying something really nice ( or if I am) my Mom says “Must be nice!” In a negative way. I’m always thinking “yes, I’m sure it is.” But in a positive way.
People’s relationship with money is complicated for sure!
Thank you for the education on money!
- Christina
I liked your section about money being a resource and also WA being a resource too. I see too many people talking about the cost of membership rather than what they might gain if they signed up.
Personally I became a premium member the same day I signed up!
