Here’s the thing about money:
It’s not just numbers on a spreadsheet. It’s not just your paycheck, your bills, or your bank account.
Money is emotional. It’s tied to how you grew up, what you believe, and the habits you’ve built over time.
That’s called your money mindset and it shapes every financial decision you make.
What Is a Money Mindset?
Your money mindset is simply how you think and feel about money.
- Do you see money as scarce or abundant?
- Do you believe you’re “bad with money”?
- Do you think rich people are greedy?
- Do you feel guilty spending, or guilty saving?
The answers to those questions drive your behavior, often more than math ever will.
How Your Money Mindset Shapes Your Life
- Scarcity vs. Abundance
- Scarcity mindset: “There’s never enough.” Leads to fear, hoarding, and missed opportunities.
- Abundance mindset: “I can earn, grow, and create more.” Leads to smarter risks and long-term growth.
- Self-Identity
If you keep saying, “I’m just bad with money,” guess what? You’ll act like it.
If you tell yourself, “I can learn this,” you’ll actually start learning. - Your Spending Habits
Beliefs like “I deserve this” or “I’ll never get ahead anyway” can keep you broke, even if you make good money.
How to Fix a Broken Money Mindset
- Notice the Story You Tell Yourself
Pay attention to the phrases you use around money. If they’re negative, flip them. - Reframe Money as a Tool
Money isn’t evil or magical. It’s a tool, like a hammer. You can build a house with it or smash your thumb. - Surround Yourself with Positive Examples
Read books, listen to podcasts, follow people who treat money with respect and purpose. - Celebrate Progress
Small wins matter. Paid off a credit card? Saved $100? That’s evidence you can do this.
The Dude’s Take
Your money mindset can either chain you down or set you free.
If you believe money is scary, complicated, or “not for people like you,” then you’ll keep proving yourself right.
But if you shift your mindset to see money as a tool for freedom, everything changes.
Change your mind about money, and you’ll change your life with money.
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