Let’s be real, here. We all need money to survive. In order to have a happy life, you need to have enough money to be comfortable. But sometimes, some of us end up feeling a little guilty about this. Maybe you were raised to see money as evil. It’s not. Maybe you grew up thinking that people in business had to be selfish and greedy. Not true. We are all just trying to survive and pay our bills. Maybe you have a nagging suspicion that other people can have money, but not you. You just aren’t “one of those” people. We make judgments about people based on how much money…

You may recognize negative mindset traits in others more than yourself because you’re used to your own rhetoric. Think about the times you’ve been around super negative people who focus on the bad rather than the good and drag you on a downward spiral right along with them. They’re certainly not fun to be around and it’s doubtful they’re very productive – negative people usually aren’t. If you find yourself with a negative mindset that’s keeping you from reaching your goals, look at your own thought patterns. Recognize Negative Mindset Traits Thoughts such as, “I’ll never succeed like that person,” “I know I’m going to fail,” and “I have no…

You’re beginning to suspect that you might have a poor money mindset and you’d like to change that. But first you have to get to the root of your money mindset. Until you understand why you think the way that you do, you can’t change it. Here are four common reasons you might be struggling with a poor money mindset: Your parents had poor money mindsets. For better or worse, families impact our relationships with money. If you grew up in a home where money was scarce, your attitude toward money may reflect that. You might constantly worry about money and stress over everyday spending, like buying groceries. You always…

Were You Raised with An Entrepreneurial Spirit? If you can’t seem to get ahead or make progress with your business because you lack an entrepreneurial spirit of giving, it may be time to assess your upbringing. Many parents raise their children to be giving while others are intent on having their children focus on earning money. The reality is – you need a balance of both. Children who were raised to give with a free spirit may have difficulty grasping the importance of receiving money for what they do – especially those who offer advice and guidance. When you have an entrepreneurial mindset, you strive to change your own life…