Good morning! Today, I have a special guest post from Simon Cave, the founder of Becomer, a platform that provides essential information for achieving financial freedom. If you’re looking to break free from the Rat Race, Becomer is a great starting point. Like many of us, Simon aims to reach a stage where he can do what he wants, when he wants, with whom he wants, without worrying about money. He’s eager to help others achieve the same goal, and you can follow him on Twitter @simooncave. Let me know if you’re interested in guest posting on RFI.
When people aim for financial independence, they often neglect the importance of having a solid strategy. In reality, strategy accounts for just 20% of your success, whereas mindset makes up the other 80%.
Consider the typical case of a dreamer. A dreamer aspires to be financially independent, so he buys a book on wealth creation strategies. He believes reading it will make him rich. He reads the first 50 pages and jumps into the first investment opportunity he finds. Unsurprisingly, he likely fails. Even if he had read about good strategies, his eagerness and poor mindset ultimately undermine his success.
Let’s clarify what mindset actually means. A mindset is a mental attitude, a set of habits that guide your actions and thought processes. It shapes how you respond to different situations. Your mindset develops from your experiences and interpretations of things you read, hear, experience, or discuss. Education from your parents and school also plays a significant role.
So why is having a good mindset more important than having strategies? People with great strategies but a poor mindset often fail to reach their goals. Imagine if you had the opportunity to get mentorship from Bill Gates and learn his best wealth strategies. While you might think this would guarantee success, it won’t if you lack the right mindset. If you’re impatient, uncommitted, lazy, or doubtful, his strategies won’t benefit you.
If you’re impatient, you’ll expect immediate results and give up when things don’t work out quickly. Similarly, if you’re not committed, you’ll lack the discipline to align your actions with your long-term vision. Financial independence requires patience and persistence. Every successful person learns to be patient before anything else.
Developing the right mindset is crucial, like having the best car with the right fuel. If you have a Ferrari but no fuel, you won’t go anywhere. In the same way, even the best strategies won’t work without a good mindset.
So, how can you build a good mindset for financial independence? Here are several key points to embrace:
1. **Know What You Truly Want in Life:** Many people think they want to be rich or famous, but once they get there, they feel dissatisfied. It’s essential to understand what you really want and to ask yourself the right questions to figure it out.
2. **Be Open-Minded:** Welcome new ideas and reconsider the things you’ve learned over the years.
3. **Be Patient:** Learning patience is critical. There are plenty of resources available, like articles on Wikihow, that can help you develop this trait.
4. **Be Committed:** Discipline yourself and be ready to make sacrifices. Once you make a decision or plan, stick to it.
5. **Focus and Drive:** Focus entirely on your goals and take action every day toward achieving them. It’s also crucial to program your subconscious mind by visualizing the results you want. Many people fail despite having good strategies and a good mindset because they haven’t programmed their subconscious mind to achieve their goals.
By combining the right mindset with effective strategies, you can achieve significant results in reaching financial independence. What is your mindset when it comes to your finances?