7 Signs You’re About To Get Rich

Sign 1: You Stop Talking About Money Like Broke People Do [00:01:00]

• Wealthy individuals shift their perspective from judgment to curiosity and celebration when observing others' financial success.
• Resenting or criticizing those with more money prevents you from achieving similar success, as your subconscious mind protects you from becoming what you condemn.
• Instead of judging, ask "How did they do that?" or "Who did they have to become?" to foster learning and growth.

  "You will never become the thing you speak badly about."

Sign 2: You Get Paid Less for Doing and More for Deciding [00:06:40]

• The four levels of value are doing the thing, managing people who do the thing, communicating a message, and imagination.
• True wealth begins at the communication level, where a message can reach thousands or millions, and at the imagination level, where you create assets with no ceiling.
• Mastering communication, particularly public speaking, is crucial for enrolling people in your vision and unlocking opportunities.

  "You need to master the art of communication."

Sign 3: You Can Walk Away From Money [00:17:32]

• The ability to say "no" to money, even when you need it, signifies a shift from scarcity to abundance and self-worth.
• When you need money, you over-explain, discount prematurely, and take on difficult clients, which drains your energy and resources.
• Saying no to misaligned opportunities, even lucrative ones, frees you to pursue greater, more peaceful, and more impactful ventures.

  "Not all money is good money."

Sign 4: Your Raise Stops Being an Event [00:27:41]

• A significant percentage of high-income earners still live paycheck to paycheck because increased income often amplifies existing bad habits.
• A raise doesn't solve underlying issues; it merely provides more room for detrimental behaviors like excessive spending or gambling.
• The true sign of progress is when you've already allocated any additional income before it arrives, demonstrating control over your finances.

  "More income has never once solved this on its own."

Sign 5: Money Stops Giving You a Feeling [00:34:12]

• For many, money dictates their mood, causing elation with deposits and distress with bills, leading to decisions made from a place of anxiety.
• The sign of financial maturity is when money becomes neutral information, not dictating your emotional state or daily life.
• This involves acknowledging income and expenses without extreme emotional reactions, sticking to a game plan, and allowing money to work for you.

  "The money just stopped running your mood."

Sign 6: You Start Making Decisions for People Who Don't Exist Yet [00:43:10]

• Planning beyond your own lifetime, such as writing a will or buying life insurance for future beneficiaries, indicates a shift to long-term thinking.
• This involves thinking about the habits, beliefs, and mindsets you're passing down, not just financial assets.
• You don't plan for a future you don't believe you'll have; this forward-thinking is a reliable signal of wealth building.

  "You're thinking outside of you for something greater than yourself, family, your legacy."

Sign 7: You Change the Unit You Measure In [00:49:09]

• The true measure of wealth is not dollars earned, but the length of time you could go without working, signifying financial freedom.
• Shifting from asking "How much do I make?" to "How many months could I go without working?" reveals your financial options and flexibility.
• Building this margin provides peace, freedom, and the ability to take calculated risks that lead to greater wealth.

  "Rich is a number. Free is a length of time."