Never say “can’t”, especially in the context of, “can’t afford it”. Instead say, “How can I…?” It’s never about the money. It’s about what money can or cannot do for you. Understand why money is an issue in your life, either positively or negatively, and what is really important beyond the dollars and cents.

Why? It’s amazing to me how many times and ways we stop ourselves before we even start.  I spoke with someone the other day who was looking for work in her field. She started off saying she couldn’t live where she was living because the jobs did not give her enough income. We talked and replaced her “couldn’t afford it” reality with “how can she earn the dollars she needs working in her field so she can live where she wants”.