3 Common Traps Keeping You From the Life You Want
How you manage money can either trap you in a never-ending cycle or free you to live the life you’ve always dreamed of. After helping hundreds of people build wealth, here are the 3 common traps we unconsciously fall into that keeps us from creating the life we truly envision: 1. Lifestyle Creep Is the […]
Stop this Mindset trap if you want to manage your money like the rich
It’s tax time and you’re expecting a tax refund. You decide “this is my vacation money”. Meanwhile, you have credit card debt to pay off. What makes you see this money differently than if you would’ve gotten it in a paycheck? Mental accounting. Mental accounting is a behavioral bias that leads you to treat money […]
Why Our Minds Let Us Overspend:
In my 20 years of banking and investments, I’ve given a lot of people advice and what hurt me the most are the people that would hear me explain EXACTLY what to do to become wealthy but would end up broke anyway. Why? It was all in their money mindset. The Problem Even when we […]
The Link Between Money and Negative Affirmations
Have you ever walked into a fancy restaurant or an expensive department store and feel like you don’t belong? If so, chances are you grew up in a low income household and this is your money mindset working against you. Certain situations trigger deep rooted belief systems you didn’t know you had – beliefs like […]
Why Failure Can Transform Your Life: The Neuroscience Behind It
Do you remember the first time you learned to ride a bike? Maybe you were nervous about failing but the excitement to master your new found skill was enough to overcome that fear. Scraped knees weren’t gonna keep you from accomplishing your goal so even when you failed, your mind was focused on the outcome […]
Documents You Need NOW Before You Die: A Comprehensive Guide
No one likes to think about death, but if it wasn’t for death, life wouldn’t be so exciting. It’s like winning… you don’t know how good it feels unless you’ve lost. Yes, everyone’s going to die… even you. And me. Handling these documents NOW puts you and your family at ease and ensures that your […]
Perfectionism: How It Can Sabotage Your Finances & Relationships
Perfectionism has worked in my favor for decades. I’ve stood out in corporations because I’ve strived to be better than the ‘average’ person. I’ve pushed myself constantly and have succeeded. My perfectionism has been the voice 🗣 that leads this success. “So what’s wrong with that?” you might ask.🤔 – The problem begins when that […]
Mastering the Negotiation Game: How to Confidently Secure the Salary You Deserve
Let’s dive into the art of negotiation, particularly focusing on how to negotiate a salary that truly mirrors your worth and contributions. Whether you’re interviewing for a position OR already in a position that you feel should be paying you more, this process works. Understanding Your Value and the Market before entering the negotiation arena […]
The “I Deserve It” Trap: What’s Holding Many Millennials Back
“I deserve it.” It’s a simple statement that can carry a heavy cost. This idea hit me when I prospective client came to me drowning in over $20,000 of debt. The culprit was her persistent “I deserve it” mentality. The Cost of ‘Deserve’ A Chanel bag here, a BMW there, her wardrobe was packed with […]
7 Moves To Outsmart The Rat Race
We all dream of financial freedom, the ability to enjoy a comfortable life without the nagging worry of making sure our decisions around money are meeting their potential. But how do you transcend from daydreaming about wealth to actually building it? It may not be as complicated as you think. Here are seven unconventional strategies […]