Your Ego Is Keeping You Broke.

You'd be much further ahead if you let your ego die.

I really want to talk about ego in this newsletter. The way we see ourselves and how we want others to see us. When ego isn’t in check, it can become incredibly expensive in more ways than one. Sometimes, we’re not where we want to be, not because we’re not capable, but because of our pride and ego.

Last week, I heard someone say, “The secret to saving is humility.” And it’s so true. It takes humility to say, “I can’t afford this right now,” or “This isn’t the season for me to impress anyone.” Ego will have us trying to look successful before we’ve actually become it. You find yourself thinking, “I can’t wear that,” or “I can’t drive that car,” because of what other people might think. Sometimes we’re struggling to save or invest, not because we don’t earn enough, but because we’re too focused on proving a point or maintaining an image that will feed our ego.

The worst part is, ego isn’t just expensive because of how it makes us spend. It also costs us opportunities, and that can be even more damaging. It shows up in the chances we don’t take, the people we don’t reach out to, and the things we never try. Some of us would be so much further along if we asked more questions, took more risks, and stopped worrying about looking like we don’t have it all together. Because let’s be honest, most people don’t.

We hold back from messaging people who could genuinely help us because we don’t want to seem desperate. We delay launching ideas or starting content because deep down we’re afraid of what people will say. We avoid hard conversations because it’s difficult to admit when we’re wrong. And sometimes we won’t even invest in ourselves, whether that’s mentorship, a course or coaching, because admitting we need support is a hit to the ego.

Sometimes we even mask ego as “standards.” That idea that we can only be around certain people, or that we’ve outgrown certain rooms. But sometimes what we call standards is just pride in disguise.

I think its worth asking yourself whether your money problems could actually be ego problems?

I love how my friend Hayley always says, “You’re too broke not to be visible.” And in the same way, maybe we’re too broke to be walking around with egos this big. The sooner we drop the performance, the sooner we can grow. If you're part of the paid community, Hayley has left a little message for you below.


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