Let’s talk about money. Yep, that thing we’ve all been told not to talk about.
We’ve all heard the clichés:
• “Money doesn’t grow on trees.”
• “Money is the root of all evil.”
• “Only greedy people want lots of money.”
Here’s the thing: none of that is true.
For a long time, I believed these stories too. I thought the only way to earn money was to work excessively hard—to the point where you’d feel like you deserved it. I worked myself to exhaustion, thinking guilt was part of the deal. After all, isn’t that what we’ve been taught?
Then I read Jen Sincero’s You Are a Badass at Making Money, and it completely changed my life. For the first time, I realised that my beliefs about money—what it is, how to earn it, and who deserves it—were holding me back. My scarcity mindset was the invisible wall keeping me stuck.
Once I shifted my relationship with money, my life and my business transformed. I’m not talking about a small improvement either—my business grew fourfold, and I felt an ease I’d never known before. I still work hard, but now it’s with purpose and joy, not guilt or fear.
Money Is Not the Villain
Think about it: money creates choices, opportunities, and freedom. It gives you the ability to do what you love, live where you want, and give generously to causes you believe in. Money lets you invest in yourself, your family, and your future.
So why are we taught to fear it?
Because somewhere along the way, society decided that dreaming big and wanting more meant being greedy or shallow. But let’s set the record straight: money is essential for living your dream life.
The Scarcity Mindset is Keeping You Stuck
Do any of these sound familiar?
• “I can’t afford it.”
• “Rich people are lucky or selfish.”
• “I’m just not good with money.”
These beliefs create a mental block that stops money from flowing into your life. That’s what happened to me—I didn’t even realise I was sabotaging myself. I thought working harder and harder was the only way forward, but all I was doing was burning out.
Then I flipped the script:
• “I am worthy of financial abundance.”
• “I love money, and money loves me.”
• “The more money I have, the more good I can do in the world.”
When I started believing these things, everything shifted. The opportunities were always there; I just couldn’t see them through the fog of my old mindset.
Why Loving Money Isn’t Selfish
Here’s the truth: loving money isn’t about hoarding it or being greedy. It’s about respecting it, understanding it, and using it as a tool to build the life you want.
Imagine being able to:
• Travel the world.
• Give your kids the education of their dreams.
• Donate to causes you’re passionate about.
• Build a business that changes lives.
Money makes those things possible. And the more you have, the more impact you can create.
Stop Apologising for Wanting More
It’s time to stop apologising for wanting to make more money. It’s not just okay to want financial freedom—it’s essential. Having money gives you the power to say yes to the things that matter and no to the things that don’t.
Money Isn’t Magic, But It Can Be Magical
No, you can’t sit on your couch chanting, “I love money, and money loves me,” and expect your bank account to grow overnight. But when you start to shift your beliefs about money, you’ll notice something amazing:
• You’ll see opportunities where you once saw obstacles.
• You’ll start taking action towards your goals.
• You’ll feel empowered instead of stuck.
And that’s where the magic happens.
Own Your Financial Story
Money isn’t something to fear, resent, or avoid. It’s something to embrace. Take charge of your financial story by letting go of the scarcity mindset and adopting an attitude of abundance.
Say it with me: “I love money, and money loves me.”
I know this works because I’ve lived it. Changing my relationship with money didn’t just change my business; it changed my life. And it can change yours too.
Now, go out there and build the life you deserve. Because when you change your relationship with money, you change everything.