Jan 8 • Stuck
Evaluate Your Effort.
Money does not reward effort.
Money responds to who you believe yourself to be.
As I grow older I have spent many years in multiple industries swapping experiences for money.
Using effort to attract money is one of the key pieces of discussion within the ‘Create Your Revolution’ classroom. You must evaluate effort in your life.
Once you know where your effort goes, you look at its value in health, wealth and relationships.
My belief about effort and money needed further research to grow and here is what my focus is following now.
Let's break this down carefully.
1. The Meaning of the Statement
"Money does not reward effort. Money responds to who you believe yourself to be."
This suggests that money flows not simply from hard labor or time spent, but from your inner identity and belief system about yourself.
· Effort alone ≠ financial reward — many people work very hard but don’t accumulate wealth if their self-concept is one of scarcity, limitation, or "earning only through sweat."
· Money "responds" to your self-concept — if you deeply believe you are someone who provides value, solves meaningful problems, deserves abundance, and operates from a place of worth, opportunities and money tend to align with that belief.
It’s essentially a law of attraction / self-fulfilling prophecy idea applied to finances: your external reality (including income) mirrors your internal self-image.
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2. Relation to Flux (Change in Beliefs and Direction)
Flux here means a transition from an old self-concept to a new one.
Let’s imagine your current belief might be: "I have to struggle for money" or "I am not good with wealth."
Changing your life direction requires changing that belief to something like: "I am someone who creates value effortlessly" or "Money flows to me as I express my true purpose."
The challenge in flux:
During the transition, you are neither fully in the old belief nor fully anchored in the new. This can create an "in-between" state where:
· Old reality still reflects old beliefs (money isn't flowing yet).
· New actions feel unnatural because they come from a new self-concept that isn’t yet embodied.
Money responds to who you believe yourself to be means that in this flux, if your underlying self-belief is conflicted or shaky, your financial results will reflect that mixed signal.
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3. How to Navigate This During a Life Transition
Step 1: Identify current money-related beliefs
Ask yourself:
· What did my family teach me about money?
· What do I secretly believe about my ability to earn, save, grow money?
· Do I believe I deserve wealth in my new direction, or do I feel like an imposter?
Step 2: Consciously choose a new belief aligned with your new direction
Instead of "I must work hard for every penny", perhaps:
"I trust my unique skills to attract abundant opportunities."
The new belief should feel inspiring, not like a lie — start with a slightly expanded version of your current belief to make it believable.
Step 3: Embody the new belief before evidence appears
This is key. Money “responds” to belief, so you must act as if you already are that person:
· Make decisions from the new identity (e.g., if you believe you’re a successful entrepreneur, spend time daily on high-value activities, not just busywork).
· Speak, think, and dress from that new self-concept.
· Handle the money you have now with the mindset of the future you (respect, gratitude, smart management).
Step 4: Use flux as an opportunity
During change, old structures break down — this is painful but creates space for new patterns.
Example: If you’re switching careers, income might dip initially. Instead of panicking (“Effort isn’t paying off!”), reinforce the belief: "I am in transition, and my value is being reconfigured for greater abundance."
Take actions that affirm this: learning, networking, small projects that prove your new identity.
Step 5: Look for evidence that supports the new belief
The mind needs proof to solidify a belief. Celebrate small wins—a paid gig in your new field, a compliment on your new skill, a saved amount—as evidence that the new you is already here.
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4. Why This Works Psychologically
Neurologically, your brain has identity-based neural pathways. Changing your self-concept changes:
· What you notice (opportunities instead of obstacles).
· How you interpret events (setbacks become feedback, not failure).
· The risks you take (investing in yourself, asking for more).
Money follows from decisions made from that new identity—decisions about pricing, partnerships, investments, and how you use your time.
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5. Practical Exercise for Your Transition
1. Write down your current belief about money/self.
2. Write your desired belief for your new life direction.
3. Each morning, spend 5 minutes visualizing already being that person with the new belief. Feel the feelings.
4. During the day, whenever faced with a choice, ask: "What would the future me do?" and act on it.
5. Evening: reflect on where you acted from the new belief (acknowledge it) and where you fell into old patterns (forgive and adjust).
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In essence:
Flux is the transformation chamber where you shed an old financial identity and build a new one.
Money will begin to respond not to your effort per se, but to the clarity and conviction of that new self; so focus first on becoming, and let the doing flow from that being.
How do you evaluate your efforts?
Will you do the practical exercise and share within the community?
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