Fun Business Fun Money Podcast

Episode 103 – How to stop talking sh*t about money NOW

One of the biggest issues I see ‘out there’ in the big wide world is this persistent belief that, somehow, ‘money is bad’.

Its evil, you’re a terrible person for wanting more and you’re greedy if you HAVE more and aren’t just giving it away willy nilly like a benevolent gifter.

Thing is, money isn’t the ‘bad guy’ in any scenario.

Its the circumstances around the money that gives it that energy. Its the deception, dodgy practices, its the scarcity mindset, its the PEOPLE involved that creates the vibe around money.

In this coaching episode we’re diving into your money mindset and flipping the switch on how you perceive money with one quick, punchy exercise.

TRANSCRIPT

Hey there! Welcome to the Fun Business Fun Money podcast! I’m your host, Deirdre Amies 👋

I’ve got a really juicy money mindset one for you today, so juicy I keep thinking of it as “How to stop talking shit about money”. That may not be the final name for it, but thats what in my head! 💩😂

This is especially important as we come into a fresh year. We’re at the end of December 2023, coming into 2024.

 

Let’s get a fresh perspective on that money you say you want to attract into your life and business.

If you’re talking shit about it, why would it want to come hang out with you?! Why would it want to stick around?

Thats something to think about right out of the gate!

I want to give you some insights into the ways you, me, almost everyone, is doing exactly that – repelling money. And I’ve also got a quick but incredibly powerful technique that wipes away that ickiness away in a flash.

You might want to jot down some notes as we go along because this is a punchy one!

If you’re out walking or driving, as a LOT of people do when they listen to podcasts, me included, then this is just as impactful if you can imagine it in your mind. The main thing is to not get too distracted because you’ll miss the full effect of it.

You can always click the link in the description for the transcript and show notes, where you can read it as well if you need to later.

 

Is money REALLY ‘bad’ or ‘evil’?

One of the biggest issues I see ‘out there’ in the big wide world is this persistent belief that, somehow, ‘money is bad’.

Its evil, you’re a terrible person for wanting more and you’re greedy if you HAVE more and aren’t just giving it away willy nilly like a benevolent gifter.

Does that sound about right? This may be something you’re already aware of, you know those are thoughts you catch yourself having from time to time. Or maybe its a completely new concept and you’re going “Oh! Yeah I do that!” 😅

Which is completely normal by the way, I still catch myself at it! Not so much that money is evil or bad, but when I hear about what some wealthy people spend their money on.

I can’t help wonder if they have a clue about whats going on in the world around them. I’m talking the mega rich here, who seem to live on a completely different planet to the other 99% of us.

I’m not pointing this out to make you or anyone else feel bad, or wrong, because its not.

 

We’re all entitled to our beliefs. How we earn, save, spend or invest money is different for everyone.

I just want to get you thinking about your reaction when you hear about money right across the wealth spectrum.

I don’t know about you but I’d love to live in a world where we each have greater awareness of our impact on others.

The way we talk about money has a MASSIVE impact on that. Especially on our kids, who are little sponges soaking up every throw away comment we make about money, parroting it back to us!

We say things like “We can’t afford that” or “Money doesn’t grow on trees” or “Ugh, we don’t want to be snobs like those rich families, look at them flouting their money everywhere!”

We hear it in the news, especially in the last few years with economic sanctions placed on wealthy individuals related to international conflicts.

I personally have this weird fascination with luxury yachts. I don’t want one, I just like the insights into the lifestyle that surrounds them because its not the life that I lead.

The extent to which luxury yacht owners have gone to hide the true ownership of their multi-million dollar assets so they avoid taxes or sanctions is mind blowing! Its very convoluted! I’m sure its just a small snippet of how they run the rest of their finances and business interests.

I have no issue whatsoever with people having bucketloads of money, but lets not be sneaky about it, hey? Pay your taxes and contribute to society.

Don’t just look for the tax loopholes either – PAY WHAT YOU OWE!

 

Why does talking sh*t about money even matter? 

You might wonder why talking shit about money or thinking its somehow bad is even a big deal. Its how things are and how its always been, it is what it is.

It matters for all of us because we’re attaching the wrong energy to money. We can change that! We need to quit talking shit about something that is designed to support and help us, to be more, do more, have more. Money is a tool.

Its absolutely true that money can’t buy happiness. Theres not a transaction out there that can purchase a dose of happiness.

But its equally true that it helps you access more of the things that make you happy. That could be more time with your loved ones, a beautiful inspiring environment, better quality food, the opportunity to surround yourself with joyful people who light up your soul, and to support others to find their own form of happiness.

 

Money is not something to be ashamed of or hidden away.   

As Jen Sincero so beautifully put it in her FABULOUS money book, “You Are A Badass At Making Money”, money is currency, and currency is energy. That money is a blank slate that gets its value from the energy and meaning WE give it. We need to shift that energy from negative to positive.

Money isn’t the ‘bad guy’ in any scenario. Its the circumstances around the money that gives it that energy.

 

Its the deception, dodgy practices, its the scarcity mindset, its the PEOPLE involved that creates the vibe around money.

If you remember nothing else from this episode, I’d love for it to be that – the need to separate people’s actions from the money itself.

The good news is that money really is a blank slate that we can give amazing energy and meaning to, IF WE CHOOSE TO.

 

How to stop talking sh*t about money NOW

I have a quick but super powerful technique for you that will shift your perspective in a flash.

This is an exercise that clients in my Sacred Money Archetypes program get.

Every single time new people experience it there’s laughter and a sense of relief that they can easily let go of this often long-held belief that money is anything but awesome.

That relief is one of the best outcomes you can have about money. Its no longer this angsty awkward thing we talk about in hushed tones, in the corners or behind closed doors.

 

Are you ready for this super powerful exercise? Here it is…

I want you to think of a person in your life, whether they’re currently alive or not doesn’t matter.

This is someone you trust. You place great value on their opinions, their energy, their way of living life. They create a feeling of joy and possibility for you.

It could be a family member, your spouse or life partner, your best friend, a sibling, your dog! Any living being, you get the idea.

Get that picture of them in your head… got it? Awesome!

If you’re able to, draw a stick figure person on a piece of paper and write their name next to it. If you can’t do that right now, just picture this person in your mind.

 

What is so special about them?

The next part is to jot down or think of any words that you associate with this person. Things that make you smile, to feel good or make you believe in bigger possibilities. What is so appealing about them and their energy?

I want you to FEEL that awesomeness that surrounds them. Imagine you’re standing next to them, absorbing the good vibes and feeling like all is right with the world because you’ve got this person in your life.

 

A ‘mic drop’ moment 🎤👋

Now with all those good vibes and awesomeness in mind, I want you to cross out that person’s name and write or think MONEY instead. Rename this person MONEY.

Now, if you’re anything like the fabulous people who have already been through my Sacred Money Archetypes program, this could be a bit of a mic drop moment for you.

You may be realising you have indeed been talking shit about money for so long that its naturally become a negative thing. You’re repelling money with YOUR VERY ENERGY – even though on the surface and in your conscious mind, you say you want and need more of it in your life.

 

NOW how do you feel about money?

What comes up for you when you replace your favourite awesome person’s name with MONEY? I’d love to hear your insights! How did it make you feel?

Send me a DM, I’m @funbusinessfunmoney on Facebook and Instagram.

Or DM me on LinkedIn, just search for Deirdre Amies and let’s get connected!

 

Hopefully you feel like you’ve got a fresh perspective on your relationship with money from this one quick, simple exercise.

 

What happens when you show money some love?

Want to know what happens when you stop talking shit about money and give it some love instead?

You attract more of it! Its easier to make money when you’re in a higher vibe. Everything flows better, your work becomes easier, and simpler, because you’re not all tied up in knots about the money aspect.

When you’re no longer energetically rejecting money because you think its a bad thing to have more or want more of it, you open the door and invite more awesomeness into your life. Absolutely woo, but its 100% true. (And yes, that rhymes!)

This one perspective shift about money can be the single thing that changes your financial situation. If thats all you need, I salute you, cheers to you and to your success! Go do the thing!

 

Dig deeper with Sacred Money Archetypes®

You might want to dig deeper into your relationship with money, which I can assure you is WAY more exciting than it sounds lol! Its an incredible multi-dimensional thing thats uniquely tied to your money personality, or your money archetypes.

As an example, my relationship with money as a Connector-Ruler-Accumulator personality is very different to someone who is a Romantic-Alchemist-Accumulator.

If you don’t know what any of that means, you don’t know your money archetypes, go take my Sacred Money Archetypes quiz! It’ll take you less than 10 minutes, just answer the questions with your first instinct. There’s no right or wrong. You’ll get a ton of insights into your top ranked money archetype, along with an email with your results across all 8 of them.

The link to the quiz is in the description and in the show notes. But its https://deirdreamies.com/take-the-quiz

If you’re scratching your head and wondering “What the heck is a money archetype Dee??” I covered them all in more detail in episode 3, Unlock the power of your money personality. Go check that one out when you’re done here! Its really good stuff!

And it would be remiss of me to NOT mention my Sacred Money Archetypes program.

This is for you if you’re ready to have the best possible relationship with money and welcome more of the good stuff into your life and business. Its a 9 week self-guided course packed with insights and exercises to shift your money mindset.

Its going to have you wanting to take money on a super fun road trip, singing along to your favourite tunes with the windows down, because money is your financial BFF, your bestie!

You’ll find the link to the Sacred Money Archetypes program in the description of this episode, and in the show notes.

 

Thats what I’ve got for you today!

Lets all stop talking shit about money from this moment forward, shall we?

Its not serving you, and its certainly not serving your goals and dreams, whatever they may be.

Be mindful of the negative energy you’re attaching to money and shift it into something that benefits your financial situation instead of hindering it. Especially as we head into a fresh new year!

Take care, have fun playing with your financial BFF so you can go forth and literally prosper! I’ll catch you in the next episode.