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By John Assaraf, New York Times Bestselling Author

CHANGING YOURMONEY STORY

- PART 1 -

P L A Y B O O K

Changing Your Money Story PART 1

1. Determine This: What are the beliefs that form the premise of your current money story?

In essence I want to write down as many beliefs as you can think of that have to do with you and your ability to make or earn money.

Some examples:

• I believe that money is hard for me to earn.

• I believe that I am not smart enough to earn the money that I want to earn.

• I believe that It’s too late for me to earn what I need to earn. I’m too old.

• It’s hard for me to make a living in this economy.

• I’m too new in my business to make a lot of money.

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2. Determine This: What do you believe to be true about money? Is it easy to earn? Hard to earn?Reserved only for certain types of people? Is in short supply?

Get deep into understanding your underlying money story and you will see how it drives your thoughts, emotions, behaviors and results. Write down as much as you can about your beliefs and understanding of money- and your underlying story - free f ow!

Some examples:

• People who have a lot of money are lucky.

• Wealth and spirituality are mutually exclusive. You can’t have both.

• People with wealth are different than me.

• Wealthy people lie and cheat to make their money.

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3. Can you remember what event or who helped you acquire these beliefs/underlying money story?

For example, an original belief around money often follows a grievous disappointment or painful episode that you either witnessed or experienced. A child knowing about his parents’ worries about money or the sudden loss of a job can lead to a belief and a decision to be anxious or cautious about finances.

This guardedness may have beneficial results; for example it may create a healthy motivation to save and prepare for the future, or to carefully examine financial risks.

But it can also lead to irrational and unhealthy money behaviors, such as a vague sense of shame that inhibits any honest discussion of money, or avoiding even the reasonable risks necessary for growth.

Any event that you witnessed or experienced can create a reluctance to charge a fair fee for your services as a way of not vaulting your full worth.

Your genes do not carry your parents or grandparents monetary problems; however, an assumption such as victimhood or being chronically underpaid can become a powerfully organizing storyline and even an aspect of your identity that you will fight tooth and nail for to maintain.

Write down whatever events, situations or experiences ( evidence) you can think of that aided in the formulation of your current money story.

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4. Next: Look and find any connection between the original formation of your beliefs around you and your current money story and the perspective you now hold and the actions you take…or don’t take.

Acknowledge the impact your assumptions, experiences and beliefs have on your current life. Review the emotional, mental and financial costs and the limits they create on your goals and dreams.

Examine each belief/story/reference while asking yourself, regardless of its origin or past impact, is this serving me now? and also ask yourself this.

If it is not serving you, ask yourself this: Am I ready to release it for good and accept new empowering beliefs and a new story that will serve me?

Realize that you decide what to perceive. You decide what to accept or reject and YOU decide what to create going forward.

You also decide what meaning to attach to what you perceive and you decide what behavior you’ll associate with that meaning.

You can also decide and choose now to change starting today!

Fill Out The Chart On The Next Page



Old Belief /Story/ Reference

Is It Positively Serving You?

If yes, what are the emotional, mental, financial benefits it creates on your goals and

dreams?

Is It Negatively Serving You?

If yes, what are the emotional, mental, financial costs and the limits it creates on your goals

and dreams?



BONUS SECTION: Do a little or as much of the following exercises however…Be Sure To Complete The Last Section – Your New “Money Plot” Outline

MONEY MEANINGSSpend a few minutes writing every word, phrase, image, or feeling that the word “money” brings to mind.

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Write what you use money for or want to use money for.

For yourself - Be specific:

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For Others - Be specific:

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To create opportunities: What Kind?

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For control: Of whom or what?

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For punishment by withholding:

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What are your current beliefs about your attachment to money?

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MONEY MATURITYBe empathic with yourself rather than judgemental or critical. The observations can become reference points for what to keep, enhance, avoid, or let go.

How open are you about money details with your children?

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How fully and honestly do you speak with your spouse or partner about money, finances, spending, goals, savings, and debt?

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Step outside yourself and become your own mentor. Write the most important things you currently observe about your behavior with money.

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Does your current financial picture and situation allow you to use your ability to achieve your personal mission? Professional mission?

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What needs to change to allow you to achieve your personal mission, goals, professional mission?

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Your New “Money Plot” Outline

Phase 1: Assess your present situationWhat are your currents financial results?

Monthly Income

Yearly Income

Net Worth

Debt

What defines financial success for you?

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Phase 2: Build Your future NowWhat kind of lifestyle do you REALLY want to achieve and live?

Be specific and detailed by describing your ideal lifestyle. Include how much you need to earn or have to live the lifestyle you want to live.

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Phase 3: Engage Your EmotionsHow will you feel once you achieve the financial and lifestyle goals you set?

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Phase 4: Determine the Most Empowering Beliefs You Must Have

Example:

I am capable of achieving the income I want to live the lifestyle I choose

I am smart and good enough

I have the ability to grow and become all that I am capable of becoming

Money is a tool I earn and use for the greater good of all

(Write Your Own)

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Phase 5: Inscribe your new money story into your entire consciousnessIn the next level you will craft your entire personalized money story and learn some great techniques to own it, be it and have it all!


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