Two stories, different results. Why?

Story #1

I grew up middle class.

My dad died and I remember how badly I wanted to help my mom financially, but I couldn’t.

My mom didn't teach me about money because she herself didn’t know anything about money.

I missed a big opportunity to start building wealth from an early age because of this upbringing.

When I think back, it's hard not to wish I had a better upbringing.

Story #2

I grew up middle class.

My dad died and I remember how badly I wanted to help my mom financially, but I couldn’t.

It’s amazing how much my mom cared for me and the things she did for my siblings and me.

Not having money growing up taught me important lessons that I never would have learned if I had a silver spoon.

I’m grateful that I experienced the challenges of the middle class because I wouldn’t be where I am today without it.

When I think back, it's hard not to feel like I was blessed.

Two stories. Same facts. Different mindsets.

We all have self-talk, the things we tell ourselves about ourselves and our life.

Usually we take a positive spin or a negative spin to the things we’ve been through.

The problem is, you BECOME what you think…

• I'm not an entrepreneur.
• I can't win at my job.
• I'm never going to find the right person.
• I’ll never catch a break.

Today, I want you to think about the narratives you’re telling yourself.

Do you feel sorry for yourself about a lack of opportunity, or grateful for the opportunities you do have?

You can change things, beginning today.

Your coach, Marc