How to Overcome Wealth Demons
Dear Friend,
There is no need to dread anger, fear or any form of unhappiness.
These feelings are natural when we are not winning,
and they are powerful tools for navigating life.
Every problem is confusing initially. When fear or frustration set in,
we find ourselves backing away from our desires--
or worse, acting in direct opposition to them. We wonder, 'Why am I getting in my own way?'
To win, we must restore clarity and motivation to our inner game.
The first step is discovering the exact source of our helplessness. Just as you cannot cure scurvy unless you know
it is caused by a vitamin C deficiency, you cannot cure
anger, fear, or procrastination until you discover its root cause.
You do this by harnessing the wisdom of your negative feelings.
Our negative feelings will take us to the root of our problem if
we listen to them. Listening to your feelings is the first step
in self-acceptance.
Overcoming Wealth Demons: Stephen
Like most people, Stephen began his relationship with money
from a place of lack. Other than investing in a monthly RRSP,
he rarely thought about his investments.
At 51, Stephen woke up to a harsh reality.
After 10 years of losing money listening to his financial advisor say,
'This is a long-term investment', he knew something had to change.
Stephen enrolled himself in an intensive weekend seminar
on wealth-building. At first, he was sure he had made a mistake -
the seminar was way too 'touchy-feely' for him. Over the course of the weekend, Stephen realized that confronting
his inner wealth demons was exactly what he needed.
For the first time in his life, he acknowledged his feelings of
helplessness around money, which stemmed directly
from his financial illiteracy. He didn't have a personal financial
statement, let alone knowledge of how to build financial
assets through investing.
Stephen left the seminar determined to elevate his
his financial literacy. No longer burdened by constantly
trying to avoid his financial fears, he felt light, and ready
for the learning challenge ahead.
I'll talk to you again soon.
Your friend,
Lisa B.
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