When once asked how much money is enough, JD Rockefeller answered “just a little bit more.” Can you imagine? One of the richest men in all of history still staying that he needed more money!
That tells us something: being broke isn’t about numbers, it is about your mindset.
If you wake up every day thinking “I don’t have enough, I’ll never have enough,” you are living in a scarcity mindset. You will likely react to situations with fear and frustration, always feeling broke.
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Here’s how we can change that mindset with five minutes every day.
1. Build a gratitude mindset
Every day, when you wake up, write down three things that you are thankful for. Gratitude is the antidote to scarcity.
2. Microactions
Make a decision to have a small financial win, every day. Maybe it is saving $10, or skipping an unneccesary purchase, or taking some time to learn more about investing.
3. Update your self talk
Replace the words “I’ll never have enough” with “I am making progress.” Remind yourself, daily, that you are moving forward, even if it is not as fast as you’d like.
This is about more than simply having a positive mindset, though that is important. This is about retraining your brain how to think, what to notice, and, ultimately, how to build healthy habits.
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