4) Plan ahead from behind. So many people are living in the moment for immediate gratification.   As a transformational coach, I tell my clients to live in the now. However, when it comes to money mindset, financial freedom and wealth,  I coach to plan ahead. I can remember living paycheck to paycheck for many years. When I changed my mindset, I began to plan ahead. For example, my job had a retirement program where they matched my investment. I was with the company three years before I took advantage of it and built $80k in retirement.
5) Lift the limitations. For some, there is a struggle between God and money. All the teachings about you can’t serve two masters or money being the root of evil. Truth is, money is innocuous and can be used for good or bad. Those of us who are purpose driven, use it to “do and bring good†to the world. I coach clients and speak about living from a united mindset rather than limitation and bondage. Success and abundance, has been promised to you. Learn it. Use it. Leverage it!
6) Implement success strategies. Study and learn from the success strategies of those who are where you want to be. For example, notice what their morning/daily routines consist of. What are the practices they perform on a daily basis that positions them for success, fulfillment and living the life they desire–success leaves clues!
7) Contribute rather than consume. While buying cars, flat screen televisions, clothes and technology can give the outer appearance of fulfillment, when in reality it’s simply a quick fix and will not give you financial freedom. Total up the money spent on these items in one year and that amount could be in your savings accounts, emergency fund or stock investments. Find out what gift you have that you keep ignoring that could impact and influence the lives of others.
8 ) Gain traction with action. Wishing, hoping, praying, visioning and even meditating alone will not manifest the results you are longing to achieve. Your goal of money freedom will require tangible action to access financial freedom. You want to create a 3, 6 or 12-month plan of action with goals, timelines and implementation strategies in order for your vision to manifest.
9) Get it done through discipline. At the very basic, discipline is doing what needs to be done whether you want to or not. Money mindset is all about having discipline. There will always be something vying for your money: kids, new toys, family wanting loans, something. You will have to stand for what you want more than being liked by others or taking care of others and sacrificing yourself. You are the shepherd of your goals and dreams–only you. Stand for it.
10) Don’t hide but seek support. When you want to move faster toward your goal seek someone to help you take incremental steps to achieve them. There is no need to guess or wonder about “how†when there are resources available. People who “have been there and done that†to show you the pitfalls and potholes you can avoid to reach your goals sooner, quicker and faster.
Macklin is the author of Faith the Size of a Mustard Seed: A Daily Companion and Let’s Get You Happy First: 4 Steps to Get You to Your Happy. She can be reached via email at Jenenne@jenennemacklin.com, Twitter: @JenenneM, via her website, and via Facebook.
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