Back in school, I couldn’t stand algebra. All those letters x, y, z felt like nonsense. Then it clicked. The letters weren’t random. They were unknowns. And the key to solving them was simple: if you know the constant, you can figure out the rest. Life works the same way. We get paralyzed by the unknowns: - What if it doesn’t work - What if I can’t raise the money - What if the contract falls through - What if I’m too late There will always be “what ifs.” That’s life’s algebra. The only way forward is to focus on the constants: - You’ve prepared - You have the skills - You know the material - You’ve built the right team - You’ve run the numbers Those are your anchors. That’s your constant. The unknowns don’t go away, but they lose their power when you move with what you do know. This week’s reset Don’t obsess over variables you can’t solve yet. Anchor yourself in the constants you can. Post one constant you’re standing on this week, and let’s encourage each other to keep moving forward. L

The words you speak—especially the ones you whisper to yourself—are either building or breaking your future. If you keep telling yourself: 👉 “I’ll never get ahead financially.” 👉 “I’m just bad with money.” 👉 “It doesn’t matter, I’ll always be in debt.” Then guess what? Your mind believes it. Your behavior follows it. And your bank account confirms it. That’s why in the ALIGN framework, we start with awareness of both our language and our behavior. The way you speak to yourself isn’t just talk—it’s strategy. Change your language → change your behavior. Change your behavior → change your life. ✨ This week’s ALIGN reset: Catch one negative phrase you repeat about money or success. Rewrite it into something life-giving. Instead of: “I’ll never get out of debt.” Say: “Every choice I make is moving me closer to financial freedom.” Because your words are seeds. And you will always harvest what you plant. 🌱 👉 Drop your rewritten phrase in the comments so we can encourage each other and build a new money language together

The fastest way to shift your behavior isn’t willpower, it’s environment. Think about it: - If your credit card is always within reach, you’ll swipe. - If junk food is in the kitchen, you’ll eat it. - If your phone is on the nightstand, you’ll scroll. But if you change your environment, your behavior follows. Here are 3 simple shifts you can make this week: 1. Make it harder to spendDelete saved cards from shopping sites. Keep only one card in your wallet. 2. Make it easier to saveSet up auto transfers to a savings account you don’t touch. Out of sight, out of mind. 3. Make it visibleKeep your budget or savings goal where you can see it daily, like a sticky note on the fridge or your phone lock screen. Your environment is always shaping you. The question is, does it pull you toward your goals or away from them? Challenge for the week Choose one environmental change you’ll make and share it in the comments. Small shifts build big results.

Money isn’t just numbers, it’s habits, mindset, and meaning. The little choices we repeat are seeds. This week, choose what you plant. 3 ways to reset before Monday: 1. Check Your WordsReplace one negative phrase with a life-giving one.Instead of “I’ll never get ahead,” say “I’m moving closer to freedom every day.” 2. Check Your WalletReview your last 5 transactions. Were they aligned with your bigger goals or just short-term comfort? 3. Check Your CalendarBlock out time for what moves you forward, budgeting, planning, creating, and cut what drains you. Sunday Reset Challenge Pick one reset and commit to it this week. Share it in the comments so we can stay accountable together. A good harvest doesn’t just happen, it’s planted on purpose.

Everyone wants to talk about the things you should do to reach your goals. Few talk about the things you need to say no to. The truth? Success is not just built on action it’s built on subtraction. - Saying no to people who drain your energy. - Saying no to the scroll that steals your time. - Saying no to the habits that keep you stuck in the same cycle. - Saying no even to yourself when you crave short-term comfort over long-term freedom. Every “yes” to distraction is a “no” to your destiny. Every “no” to distraction is a “yes” to alignment. 👉 This week, I challenge you to practice strategic refusal. Pick ONE area where you know you need to say no—whether it’s overspending, overcommitting, or overconsuming—and commit to it. Drop it in the comments below 👇 so the community can hold you accountable. Remember: Your priorities only come alive when you protect them. LaFrance