There are a million and one excuses for the lack of money. It’s easy to blame the economy, current job, lack of education, environment, and anything or anybody else other than ourselves. Ultimately, we are all 100% responsible for our successes or failures in life. Those who choose not to accept this will continue to give up their control and play the role of victim.
If being poor is the effect, then what is the cause?
Every cause has an effect, and the leading cause of poorness is MAKING POOR CHOICES. If you aren’t where you financially want to be it is because you’ve made financially poor decisions.
Your current bank balance is a reflection of your choices. You can’t change your past decisions, but the good news is that you can make a conscious choice to start making improvements in your choices today which will affect your future results.
You cannot change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight.― Jim John
It all starts with being honest with yourself and your past behaviors. Examine how you’ve been spending your time and money, then ask yourself these questions:
- What are my spending habits?
- Am I managing my money well or mismanaging my money?
- How do I spend my free time?
- Who are the 5 people I’ve been spending the most time with?
- How am I investing in myself?
- What’s the last book I’ve read or class I’ve taken to increase my financial intelligence?
Your choices today, no matter how trivial they may seem, will impact your future outcomes. If you want to experience wealthy results, then you must commit to making wealthy choices. Fortunately, success leaves clues and we can model our choices after those who have achieved financial success.
Know this: You have the power to choose to be rich.
