
You never change something by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.- R. Buckminister Fuller.
In this article he writes about how one’s mindset determines their financial success, and the lack of it.
What is the current model most people follow?
Your inner world creates your outer world
This suggests that your personal thoughts, beliefs, and emotions respond positively or negatively to a certain idea, object, person, or situation. This response influences your choices and actions, which shape your external reality.
Therefore, cultivating a healthy, optimistic inner life is one of the most important steps to improving our external conditions.
Understanding mindset in financial contexts
Our personal financial story is governed by the attitudes and beliefs we hold about money. We either live in a mindset of abundance or scarcity when it comes to money. From childhood, our attitude toward money is largely shaped by a combination of factors, including family culture, upbringing, personal experiences, and financial literacy. These factors contribute to how we perceive and manage money.
Our focus is often on technical education (school learning), which contributes only 5% to our success, while personal development (real-life experience), which accounts for 95% of our success, is largely neglected.
No matter your current status, there’s always room for improvement. Various factors influence our personal development, and with continuous education and adaptation, we can improve our mindset.
Transforming your financial mindset
Changing your financial mindset begins with education. Understanding basic financial principles can improve how you perceive and interact with money. Mastering concepts like compounding, inflation, real rate of return, and diversification will help you make informed financial decisions.