Mel Robbins

So the takeaway that I've got from what you just shared, which is much deeper, is to ask yourself is what is the hole that money is trying to fill for me?

Yes.

And are there things that I can do right now in terms of redefining what it means in my 20s or my 60s

to be a good friend or to have a good life or to take better care of myself that don't involve hitting myself over the head about my financial life.

Exactly.

That's it.

Got it.

What if you don't think you're good with money, though?

Because for a long time, I had a story in my head.

I'm just not good with money.

I'm bad with money.

And let's say you're somebody who's gone through a divorce.

You're financially wrecked.

You gave all the power to your partner.

Now you're starting over.

Can anyone get good with money for real?

Wow.

I wanted to end his clip there, and I'm going to tell you why.

The reason why is he is so matter-of-fact, and I want to repeat some of the words that he said to you.

This is not a difficult thing to wrap your head around.