Introduction:
Hi, I’m Max – A High Performance Coach.
Have you ever wondered why $100 feels significant to some, while to others, it’s barely noticeable? Or how people with vastly different financial realities—homeless individuals and billionaires—can share the same streets? While luck and circumstances do play a role, your money mindset is crucial in determining your financial trajectory. The key to breaking free from financial limitations is shifting your thinking.
In today’s reading, let’s examine and begin expanding your financial comfort zone, opening yourself up to greater success.
1) Identify Your Ceiling
Before you can make a shift, you need to know exactly where you are. What’s your upper limit on earning potential? For example, what hourly rate would make you feel uncomfortable? How much revenue would cause your business to feel “too successful”? It’s easy to say “I don’t have a limit,” but the truth is, everyone has a threshold. Pay close attention to your body’s response when thinking about different financial figures. When you hit your invisible ceiling, you’ll feel resistance—tightness, unease, or doubt. This is your starting point.
Actionable Tip:
- Write it down: List out numbers that represent an hourly rate, annual salary, or business revenue. At what point do you feel uncomfortable or like you don’t deserve that amount?
- Notice your body’s reaction: As you write these numbers, pay attention to how your body feels. Tightness, anxiety, or discomfort are signs you’ve hit your ceiling.
2) Ask Yourself: Where Did This Ceiling Come From?
Now that you’ve pinpointed your ceiling, ask yourself where it originates. Is this ceiling something you consciously created, or is it inherited? It could stem from your upbringing, societal norms, or even past experiences. Perhaps it’s linked to a fear of surpassing your family’s financial achievements, or maybe deep-seated feelings of unworthiness. Recognize that this ceiling isn’t permanent—it’s built on beliefs, and beliefs can be reprogrammed. Start questioning what has reinforced these limits. Do these beliefs serve you, or are they holding you back?
Actionable Tip:
- Journal your thoughts: Write about the financial messages you received growing up—what were you told about money by family, friends, or society?
- Challenge your thoughts: Once you’ve identified the beliefs, ask yourself, “Is this true? Does this belief serve me, or can I choose to believe something different?”
3) Set Goals That Scare You
To break through your financial ceiling, set goals that push you outside your comfort zone. If your goals don’t make you a little nervous, they aren’t big enough. Stretching yourself to set a new financial target—whether it’s a salary increase, revenue growth, or charging higher rates—requires bravery. But remember, fear signals growth. If it makes you uncomfortable, you’re on the right track. At the same time, don’t push so far that you become paralyzed by fear. You want to expand your limits gradually, but steadily.
Actionable Tip:
- Set specific goals: Write down three financial goals that scare you. This could be increasing your rates, asking for a raise, or reaching a new revenue milestone.
- Track your progress: Break down these goals into smaller steps, and track your progress. Keep a daily or weekly log to see how taking action reduces the fear over time.
Conclusion:
Here’s the empowering truth—there is no external force enforcing this financial ceiling. It’s self-imposed. The power to break through this invisible ceiling lies within you. Once you recognize this, you can start to take control of your financial future and experience the kind of success you’ve always envisioned.
If today’s reading resonated with you, let’s have a conversation and chart a path to greater financial freedom here.
Max – High Performance Coach.
