I don’t do hiking.

Michelle and I took a trip to Sedona, AZ in the early days of our relationship and if you haven’t been, the views are absolutely stunning. 

The first morning there, Michelle and I set out on a hike. We were probably less than a mile in when I noticed that she stepped in a puddle. Now, she was perfectly fine with this development. But I used it as my excuse for why we should turn back. 

Why might you ask?

Because I don’t do hiking.

Aside from the fact that I'm a stubborn idiot who ruined a perfect weekend getaway to one of the most beautiful places in the United States, what’s the takeaway here?

The most powerful story is the one we tell ourselves. 

Take a minute to think about the story you’re telling yourself about your finances right now. 

What does it sound like?

I’m just not that good when it comes to money.

Or...

I’m a spender, not a saver.

Or...

I couldn’t spend THAT much on that even if I did have enough money.

Is your story a negative or positive one? Is it limiting or empowering you? 

No matter what your current financial situation and story might be, it’s helpful to remember one important thing.

We’re the ones telling our story — which means we can change it.

If your financial story has been negative and limiting in the past, that doesn’t mean you can’t make it positive and empowering moving forward.

Our lives tend to improve when we make our stories about who we want to be and not about who we used to be. 

As for me, fifteen years later, I’m finally making some progress on hiking and all it took was a pandemic to get me started! The picture above is from when the Assistant and I went hiking at Waterfall Glen a few weekends ago. And as Rocky Balboa said best, “If I can change, and you can change, everybody can change!”

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