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How to Get Rich: 5 Principles of Attitude Towards Money

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By Kristeen BawlerPublished 4 years ago 4 min read
How to Get Rich: 5 Principles of Attitude Towards Money
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The sphere of money hides many contradictions. Some say that money should be saved, others recommend that you spend it to raise your financial ceiling. In this article, we will focus on the psychological aspects of money and try to find a balance.

You don't love money, but what they can give you

If a person likes his own money and tries his best to multiply it and make savings, he will not succeed. Yes, it is important to love money, to respect it, to treat it with gratitude. But not the banknotes, but what they can offer you.

If you change the money only on the material equivalent - food, clothing, technique, cars, then you will not agonize too much. But if we start exchanging money for emotions, for good deeds for others, for development, for knowing something new, then you will notice that they increase.

Find a balance between spending and saving

It's not good to be wasteful. But even saving as much as possible and agonizing is not known for what. Then what is good to do? It would be good to radically change your attitude toward money. Money is not a clearly defined final figure (it is either so, or completely missing), but it is a continuous flow.

Of course, the money is needed to spend it. The more we spend, the wider the flow of money. It's as if we're ready to receive new sources of income.

It is important to spend money with taste, to receive joy and satisfaction from this process. The philosophy of spending is a separate topic. One time the person who decided to establish a relationship with the money will have to be fully aware. The question "to what extent do I need this purchase?" for a while he must always be with you.

Yes, you can buy a pair or two of shoes, but you can refrain from a third. In the worst case, promise to buy it later, asking the same question as a precaution. This will make you more aware of how you spend your resources.

Remember, resources can not only be monetary… Time, attention, psychological and spiritual strength, physical effort - all these are resources that must be consumed consciously.

Spend with joy and ease

If you can't easily part with the money, then consider why this is happening. What keeps you from enjoying shopping? Do you doubt if it will serve you for a long time? Do you think these are justified expenses? Or maybe it would have been better if you had used them for other purposes?

These doubts poison the joy of the moment, while this is the most important element in the circulation of money! If we miss the joy of spending money, they will bring us neither benefit nor satisfaction, but they will not return as simply and quickly as we expect.

That's why it's important to learn to say goodbye to money easily. Learn to see the intangible resources, the ones you receive in return, even if they will not bring you material goods. How much does a minute of joy cost? How much would you pay for a wonderful day out after fulfilling a long-held dream? But for a week? Or to make you aware that you've accomplished something?

How much does better self-esteem cost? The answer is as simple as can be - they are invaluable. It's worth spending money on such sensations, isn't it? For example, we do not buy a washing machine, but the free time and the power that is consumed for washing. Is all this worth the financial investment? If not here's a new product just for you!

It's not about money, it's about goals

If what you do will bring you joy, satisfaction, and awareness that it will benefit someone (ideally), you will inevitably come across material goods on the way to your goal.

People often burn in business, just wanting to make money, and the process doesn't satisfy them. They take everything they can out of their business and close it in a year or two.

He struggles with the thought of a poor man

All those who try to establish a close relationship with money must take this into account. Stop complaining if you miss something. Forget the bank for loans and leases, for friends for loans, or for stores that sell in installments. Live by the possibilities.

When you buy a simpler car, it may cause you to grow more efficiently and raise money for your dream car. This does not mean that you should give all the savings for the latest model (this is how those who think like a rich man would do it), but it means to say to yourself: "Great, I can already afford to buy this model.

Not long ago I couldn't afford this. It will take a while and I will replace it with a new one. I know I'll have money for him. Just like I know I have money to buy for tomorrow's food (or something else that's affordable for you). "

Think and live rich!

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