?? Childhood Dreams: A Journey from Scarcity to Empowerment ????

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In this edition, let's take a trip back to my childhood, where dreams were big, but money was tight. Back in the 80’s me and my big bro used to tag along with our mom to those big fancy furniture stores. We'd wander around, dreaming of having a racecar bed, a huge entertainment center, or a super cool kitchen island. We'd even sit on waterbeds, almost falling asleep, imagining ourselves living like TV stars. Those times were magical, but there was a bit of sadness too.

Ya see, my mom would try for credit to get those things, and we'd watch her fill out the paperwork, crossing our fingers for approval. But it never quite worked out.

Same thing would happen at new car lots. We would occasionally visit one and treat it like an amusement park. We would hop in each one, taking deep inhales of the “new car smell”, memorize all the details of each year’s new models and walk out with the same crushing disappointment.

Those experiences taught us some serious lessons about money, credit, and how decisions made with one can affect the other. We both silently vowed to never end up with poor credit like mom.

The Journey of Empowerment

Now, while it may seem a bit sad, it also lit a fire under us. It showed us that dreaming big ain't just for folks with deep pockets. Those childhood fantasies inspired us to shoot for the stars, no matter what we had in our wallets. They made us believe that dreams could come true, even when life seemed tough.

The Unseen Burden

What we didn't fully understand at the time was the emotional baggage my mom carried, not just from growing up in poverty without access to financial education, but also from life's hardships like fatherhood abandonment and divorce. Emotional trauma can have a profound impact on our financial decisions, something we may not often consider in the realm of financial literacy.

Count Your Blessings, Take the Reins

Looking back, I can't help but count my blessings. Gratitude is a game-changer that can turn our whole vibe around. But it ain't just about saying "thanks" for the good stuff. It's about taking charge of our finances and emotions and steering them toward a brighter future.

Here are three powerful points to remember:

1. Dream Fearlessly: Don't let life's limits hold you back. Dream big, my friends, and imagine a life that lights you up.

2. Embrace Gratitude: Be thankful for what you got, big or small. Gratitude shifts your focus from the bad stuff to all the good things you've got going on.

3. Empower Yourself: Take control of your money and emotional health. Get the help you need to build a future that feels amazing.

On our journey to empowerment, let's rewrite our stories and create a life we love. Keep dreaming big, find gratitude in the everyday, and take bold steps toward a life of freedom and joy.

Thanks for being part of our What's Good fam, where we lift each other up and make big things happen!

Stay blessed and stay tuned for more good vibes in the next edition!

With love and relentless passion,

Jay Floyd aka CoachBigBro

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