Wanting Wealth Indicates You’re Pursuing Life’s True Growth

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You wake up before dawn, the sky still deep blue, and your journal lies open on the nightstand. Last night you wrote down your secret ambition: a small art studio filled with natural light. As the coffee brews, you revisit each word and notice a strange warmth stirring in your chest—an unfamiliar permission.

At breakfast, your phone buzzes with news of a colleague’s promotion and bonus. Instead of feeling envy, you recall your own list. You acknowledge how normal it is to want more. You whisper, ‘I deserve this too,’ as the steam from your mug warms your face.

On the bus, you revisit why you felt ashamed of ambition in the first place. You trace the roots back to old stories from your childhood. By naming them, you begin to release their grip.

That afternoon, you pop into a local gallery. The sunlight on the canvases reminds you of your dream studio. You realize that every desire is really a call to express more of who you are. This insight shifts your mood—you move with purpose.

Science shows that acknowledging deep desires releases dopamine and fuels motivation. By granting yourself permission, you align with your brain’s reward centers, setting the stage for real, measurable growth.

You’ll start by spending a few quiet moments each morning listing what you really want and why it matters. Then, capture any guilt or doubt on paper, so it loses power over you. Next, make a daily affirmation—’I deserve a richer life’—feel it in your body as you say it. Finally, pair each desire with a reason how it supports your mental, physical, or creative development. These steps will rewire your mindset so that pursuing abundance feels natural and energizing. Give it a try tonight.

What You'll Achieve

You’ll gain internal confidence that aiming high is normal and healthy, freeing you from shame. Externally, you’ll set clearer goals and take focused steps toward real opportunities, increasing your momentum.

Jot down your deepest desires daily

1

Identify your core longings

Sit in a quiet spot for three minutes and list the things you deeply wish for—new skills, experiences, or resources. Be honest about what you crave without filtering yourself.

2

Explore why you feel abnormal

Reflect on any guilt or shame about wanting more. Ask: ’Why do I believe wanting wealth is wrong?’ Writing down these thoughts helps liberate you from old limiting beliefs.

3

Affirm your right to abundance

Repeat a simple phrase—‘I deserve a richer, fuller life’—five times each morning. Feel its truth in your body as you say it.

4

Link resources to growth

For each item on your list, jot down how that resource would help your mind, body, or soul develop. This connects abundance to personal evolution.

Reflection Questions

  • What have you secretly wanted but felt guilty admitting?
  • How would granting yourself permission to want more change your daily choices?
  • What old story keeps you from declaring your right to abundance?
  • How might linking each desire to personal growth shift your motivation?
  • Which step feels easiest to start today?

Personalization Tips

  • At work, imagine requesting funding for a project because its impact will expand your skills and the team’s success.
  • For health, write that you deserve a gym membership to develop your physical strength and confidence.
  • In your creative hobby, remind yourself that owning better equipment is your right to express more of your talent.
The Science of Getting Rich
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The Science of Getting Rich

Wallace D. Wattles 1910
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