7 Ways to Look at Money Differently

Think about the fact that the money we exchange is nothing more than printed-paper. It doesn’t even have any value except the value that’s been assigned to it. Why would we want to measure our personal worth against printed-paper that has no value? And yet this is the fallacy that millions of people have bought into.
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People’s sense of self-esteem goes up when they have money, when they can earn more money, and when they feel like they’re worth more money.  It makes them feel like they’re worth more as a person, but is that true?

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Let’s change the picture!
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Imagine if the whole system had been built on something like strips of red ribbon. Oh, I’ve got more red ribbon then you so that makes me a more valuable person.  It’s so absurd it’s laughable.  And yet, in reality a strip ribbon is probably worth more than a dollar bill. 
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A long time ago money was intended to represent some commodity like gold or silver, but is that true anymore?  No! There is no commodity to back up money - they print it at will.  The whole economic picture is just an illusion. But it’s a picture that were all involved in, so what can we do?

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Obviously we need money in our lives. But the way we’ve been programmed to attract money is not the most productive way to satisfy that need.  Let’s go over several false notions about money and it’s place in our lives, as we consider some alternative approaches. 
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Conditioned to think this way?
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From early childhood were conditioned to think that money makes the world go around. As a little kid we might look at our parents and say, “Can I have a dollar?” And of course they would say, “Well, what are you going to spend it on?” Then we reply, “I want to get one of these.” So right away, we learn to recognize that everything we want in life has a price tag on it. 
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As we get older we’re trained to think that, if I can earn this much per hour, then this is what I’m worth. But if I can earn 10 times that much per hour, then I’m worth ten times more. So our personal value gets all wrapped up in what we are able to earn per hour.  Is this an accurate way to estimate our own value?

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It’s a crazy way of looking at things, and yet money is something that everybody strives for, and yet, very few people are able to lay their hands on these days. Initially money had value because it represented what we could buy with it.  But then money took on a personality of it’s own. 
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Emotionally supercharged

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People want money! Sure, they want it so they can pay their rent and put food on the table. But their emotional attachment and their sense of self-worth are wrapped up in the almighty dollar.

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Now, with the economy floundering and personal assets evaporating many people are on the verge of panic.  It’s the kind of situation that leaves people wondering how in the world they are going to cope.

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Regardless of the financial crisis, a change of perspective can really help us to deal with the current situation.  Maintaining the right mindset will not only help us to get through the current financial crisis, but will help us to prosper now and in the future.

 

Let’s try looking at money from a more empowering point of view.  We can do this by ignoring the negative press, and considering our personal relationship with money.

Here’s a list of 7 ways to look at money differently.
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1. Don’t entrust your money to others.  Have faith in your own ideas and take control of your financial future. Stocks are not as secure as acting on productive ideas. If you come up with a sound moneymaking idea, consider it a blessing and act on it promptly. Don’t allow limiting beliefs to stifle your creativity.
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2. Dare to operate from abundance instead of scarcity. Giving is a powerful way to attract money, and generosity opens the flow of abundance. I’m not saying you should give away your last dollar. But hording is a sure way to create scarcity. This is not just true of money - you can also give your time to helping others.

3. Don’t put of enjoying your life and your resources. Planning for your retirement isn¹t as powerful as living now with an awareness of your future. Putting enjoyment off until a future time of life is like pushing away your current prosperity. When you delay enjoying your life, you do yourself a disservice

5. Let go of limiting beliefs about money. A belief such as, money is the root of all evil will only block your prosperity. There is no shame in a modest lifestyle, but there is also nothing noble about lacking money or anything else. Being respectful but emotionally detached toward money will help you attract it.
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6. Don’t be afraid to chart your own path. Scarcity is a function of the mind and so is abundance. Human creativity can solve any problem and find ways to profit along the way. If you can block out the negative media and what the masses are thinking and doing - you may be surprised what you can accomplish.
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And finally…
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7. Spend some money on things that make you feel good. Practical spending is valuable and prudent, but you deserve to enjoy the fruits of your labor. When you buy something that helps you feel good, you increase your positive energy. When you feel better about yourself, you naturally tend to be more productive.
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So…
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