The connection between our beliefs, behaviors, and the reality we create for ourselves is profound.
Psychologist Carol Dweck’s groundbreaking work on ‘mindset’ elucidates this concept. She differentiates between a ‘fixed mindset’ – the belief that our abilities are static, and a ‘growth mindset’ – the belief that our abilities can be developed through hard work and dedication.
People who dream of being rich but don’t want to put in the work often fall into the fixed mindset category. They believe wealth should come easily, without effort, and their behaviors reflect this belief.
However, the journey to wealth is not a sprint; it’s a marathon. It demands patience, discipline, resilience, and a growth mindset.
By recognising and addressing these behaviours, we can shift from dreaming to doing, from aspiration to action. It’s never too late to change our mindset and our path.
By Galina Toktalieva
Author, photographer