Shut up, Stop Whining, and Get a Life: A Kick-Butt Approach to a Better Life, Second Edition, Revised & Updated

CHAPTER SEVEN

YOUR BELIEFS DETERMINE YOUR RESULTS

What you believe about yourself and about the world in general pretty much determines what you have, how much money you make, how healthy you are, and how successful you end up. It determines the quality of your relationships and the quality of your life. I say this because we ultimately act upon what we really believe. If you don't believe you can, you can’t. If you believe you can, your chances go way up—it's not guaranteed but you have a definite advantage.

What do you believe? You have a list of things right now you are absolutely sure to be true and that you believe in with all of your heart, mind, and soul. We all do. The list is probably not written down, but it's there. Maybe you never took the time to sit down and really think about your list but that is about to change. I am going to give you a chance to do just that. But first, let me tell you what you believe.

“Wait! You don't even know me. How do you know what I believe?”

It's easy. I can always tell exactly what someone believes. I can tell by looking at your bank account exactly what you believe about money. I can tell what you believe by looking at your car, your house, your shoes, and your clothes. I can tell what you believe about yourself and what you think you deserve. I can tell how hard you work and whether you believe in saving or spending or in a secure financial future. Give me 10 minutes with your bank statement, your credit card statement, and to walk ...