Money is paper and metal. That's it. But, human nature requires meaning to be attached to the things that we interact with using our sensing. In other words, we have an element of human life called "currency" or "money" and, if we learn to use and master it (instead of it mastering us), we get to enjoy it and leverage it. So, here are the four things to do with money. Meaning, where do you start when you have none or a limited? The concept is from the book: The 4 Laws of Financial Prosperity 1. Track: Look at your bank accounts, assets, every day. Measure. See. Allow it to sink in. Sit with it. Feel it. Just realize where you are at, objectively. Know where you are at. 2. Target: Do you like where your money is at? If not, set milestones and break down to smaller steps. But, what ever you do, do not forget that you will move (and the ["universe"/(God and His angels)] will move toward your end goal, but only once it's clear and defined. Write down what you are wanting to gain in money increase and by when. Then, move forward with faith, (which is an action word). 3. Trim: Cut like crazy anything that is not helping you live your desired life or an asset to achieving your targets. 4. Train: Go learn. Attend an investment seminar. Learn how to invest in real estate even if you're not ready to. Go see how much money you can get a loan for, what you would qualify for, if you were to buy the business for sale on the corner. Go talk to a tax guy/gal and see what the steps are to doing your own taxes. Get educated. Create an account on Robinhood, a stock market app. Just get in the rhythm and some day, you'll pull the trigger, but only because you were there and had the understanding (and your body and nervous system didn't scream at you this time) because you had all the information to make a rational decision. I wrote an article about this last year about this topic. It goes more in depth and has more resources. https://joshholladay.beehiiv.com/p/design-by-the-4-money-laws

One of the greatest things this last month has been my shift from "fight or flight" to "being present." Here's the TLDR version. - I'm a father of 7 "wow" children. (22 yrs old to 10 yrs old, 5 boys, 2 girls). - Husband to a tremendous wife, not needy, just human, and who wants my attention and deserves the very best husbandly love. - Run my own business (small to medium sized business problem solving through tech and artificial intelligence systems) - And genuinly want to be the best for others. - ...and to learn and do God's will. So, as you can imagine, life gets demanding. These three things I learned in the last 30 days and have practices: 1. Most of the time, nothing, and I mean, nothing is on fire enough to worry about, truly. I know, I know... bills might be late, you didn't get done what you said you would, or maybe, you're not living the life you want to live right now. Well, usually, nothing is on fire, which means, it's all in our mind (which is reflected in our bodies) and can be quieted, thus, we are at peace with the current moment reality. 2. We are here to learn and grow. That's it. To find joy. To serve God. To create pathways for success for our children. And, to prepare for the next life. Yes, it would be nice if our businesses and side hustles were thriving. Yes, it would be nice if we could achieve our dreams (which I believe we really can.) But, the baseline, the least we are to worry about is, just continuing to move forward each day and do our very best. Just try again better tomorrow. 3. "It will come." I've learned to be patient too, in this short 30 day window. As, I've prayed and gotten answers, truly, but later than wanted. So, the lesson here is, to keep praying and doing, and pushing through the trail of faith because, you better believe it, seeds will sprout and bear fruit, prayers will be answered, and our efforts will drive results... but the timing just isn't up to us. —Josh

A reminder to set your intentions for next week. - Simplify: cut out what's not essential. Cut out what's not part of your goal achievement plans. - Write Down: pick a place and write things down, what you want to do. - Have Faith: hope and faith and belief, that's what makes our lives alive, be concrete about your intentions then move with faith in yourself and in the Universe (God, Angels). They are there and they are helping. What's on your agenda next week?! Make plans and share! —Josh