My natural state of mind is one of scarcity. I used to cling to every dollar I made. It took me years to develop a genuine abundance mindset.
It probably comes from my upbringing. Growing up, we didn’t have much and that shaped my outlook on money.
Over the course of four essays, we will uncover why Stoic wisdom can make you wealthy. These essays combine Stoicism and investing. Here’s what you can expect.
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As the philosopher-king Marcus Aurelius said, “Good fortune is what you make for yourself.”
Some people assume that the wealthy and rich are always fortunate. After all, good fortune refers to a favorable situation, essentially, being lucky.
But this is not true. Sure, you need to be lucky to get rich fast. But you don’t have to be rich to be financially secure.
You simply need to focus on accomplishing financial resilience. Being financially resilient in today’s world is invaluable.
Your mind is extremely powerful. Your thoughts determine your actions. The “nocebo effect” is a great example of that.
The placebo effect happens when positive expectations lead to improved health outcomes. But the nocebo effect is the exact opposite. It’s when negative expectations or beliefs lead to harmful or adverse effects on health.