SprdshtGoddess
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I just discovered TFM about two weeks ago, and I am blown away - it is truly the most influential book I have ever read. I love the matter-of-fact attitude about how we aren't entitled to a damn thing (despite the fact that I've been accused more than once of being a bleeding heart liberal), as it resonates with how I've lived the last several years of my life.
That being said, I am now reading The Millionaire Mindset, and the "D" word came up in a testimonial-type quote from someone who attended the guy's seminar. "I deserve to be wealthy." Within its context, the takeaway was that the gal smashed some of her limiting beliefs about money and reclaimed her financial freedom.
What I struggle with and what subsequently drove me to write this post is that I don't believe I am entitled to or deserve anything. I have felt that way for a long time, but it's not because I have a low sense of worth or anything - it's actually quite the opposite. Life is what we create, and it's up to me to create it. I'm not owed a damn thing. Of course, that's a sentiment that MJ echoes repeatedly (yay!).
My question is this: am I missing the boat and inhibiting some mental barrier breakthrough from happening by having these sentiments? I don't believe that I deserve to be rich or get out of debt but rather it's my responsibility to make it happen. But, my finances are a mess and I wonder if this attitude may be a contributing factor. Do those of you who have accumulated large amounts of wealth believe that there is a healthy level of entitlement that drove your success?
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That being said, I am now reading The Millionaire Mindset, and the "D" word came up in a testimonial-type quote from someone who attended the guy's seminar. "I deserve to be wealthy." Within its context, the takeaway was that the gal smashed some of her limiting beliefs about money and reclaimed her financial freedom.
What I struggle with and what subsequently drove me to write this post is that I don't believe I am entitled to or deserve anything. I have felt that way for a long time, but it's not because I have a low sense of worth or anything - it's actually quite the opposite. Life is what we create, and it's up to me to create it. I'm not owed a damn thing. Of course, that's a sentiment that MJ echoes repeatedly (yay!).
My question is this: am I missing the boat and inhibiting some mental barrier breakthrough from happening by having these sentiments? I don't believe that I deserve to be rich or get out of debt but rather it's my responsibility to make it happen. But, my finances are a mess and I wonder if this attitude may be a contributing factor. Do those of you who have accumulated large amounts of wealth believe that there is a healthy level of entitlement that drove your success?
Thank you [emoji1317]
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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