259. How to Get Out of Financial Survival Mode

Visit ⁠herfirst100k.com/ffpod⁠ to join our 5 Day Debt Challenge! If you’ve ever felt like no matter how hard you try, you can’t get ahead — like you’re constantly putting out financial fires instead of building the life you want — this episode is for you. I’m breaking down exactly what financial survival mode looks like, why it’s not your fault, and how to finally get out of it. We’ll talk about the emotional and psychological patterns that keep you stuck, how to retrain your brain to take control of your money, and the simple, actionable steps you can start today to move from scarcity to stability. Because you’re not bad with money, you’re just trying to survive in a system that wasn’t built for you.  00:00 — You’re Not Bad With Money (Here’s Why You Feel Stuck) 01:00 — What “Financial Survival Mode” Actually Looks Like 02:00 — Signs You’re in Financial Scarcity Mode 04:00 — “I’m Bad With Money” Is a Lie We’ve Been Taught 05:00 — Free Resource: The 5-Day Debt Payoff Challenge 06:00 — How Scarcity Mindset Affects Your Decisions 07:00 — Why “Just Work Harder” Advice Misses the Point 08:00 — The Real Source of Money Stress (It’s Not What You Think) 09:00 — The Gas Tank Metaphor: Know What’s in the Tank 10:00 — The Horror Movie Rule: Face the Monster 11:00 — How to Get Out of Financial Scarcity Mode (Step-by-Step) 12:00 — What a “Money Date” Looks Like 13:00 — How to Analyze Your Spending Patterns 15:00 — The Hidden Benefit of Tracking Progress 16:00 — Setting Money Goals That Actually Work 18:00 — A Goal Without a Plan Is Just a Wish 19:00 — Your 30-Day Action Plan for Financial Progress 20:00 — Small Wins Create Big Momentum 21:00 — The Power of Accountability (And Why We All Need It) 23:00 — The Role of Mindset and Financial Trauma 24:00 — Must-Listen Episodes to Go Deeper 25:00 — Final Pep Talk: You’re Doing Great Special thanks to our sponsor: SquarespaceGo to www.squarespace.com/FFPOD to save 10% off your first website or domain purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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