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Raise Your Standards: How to Actually Succeed Without BS Excuses
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Introduction: Why Youâre Stuck Playing Small
Are you tired of hearing âyou just gotta believeâ or âone day, youâll catch a breakâ from motivational speakers who sound more like Hallmark cards than real people? Well, today, weâre not here to coddle you. Weâre here to get real. If youâre not where you want to be financially, itâs probably because youâre not raising your standards.
Most people spend their lives with low expectations, waiting for the universe to bless them with a windfall while theyâre glued to the couch. But real wealth doesnât just âshow up.â Itâs built by people who set high standards and bulldoze through the obstacles. So, if youâre ready to actually get somewhere in life, buckle up and get ready for some hard-hitting truths.
1. Cut the Dead Weight: Delete Loser Friends
Letâs rip off the Band-Aid: if your friends arenât pushing you to level up, theyâre pulling you down. Look around. Are the people in your life always complaining about how they almost got that big break, or how theyâre âthinking aboutâ starting something big but never actually do it? Guess what? Theyâre dead weight.
Successful people donât spend time with those who have a âloser mindset.â They hang out with doers, not dreamers who never take action. If your friends donât challenge you, if they donât support your ambitions, then youâre better off without them. Yes, itâs harsh, but winners donât surround themselves with people who think small. You are who you spend time with â so pick wisely.
Pro-tip: If you feel drained, demotivated, or like youâre dragging them along on your journey, itâs time to let go. Trust me, your bank account will thank you.
2. Give Up on Luck & Hope â Thatâs a Broke Personâs Strategy
Hope is a beautiful thing when youâre sending someone good vibes. But as a financial strategy? Itâs trash. Waiting around for luck to kick in or âhopingâ something magical will change is the quickest way to stay broke. Wealth isnât luck; itâs hustle, grit, and not taking ânoâ for an answer.
Successful people donât sit around waiting for the stars to align. Theyâre out there putting in the work, learning from failure, and pushing boundaries. Hope didnât make them rich; their work ethic did. The sooner you realize that, the sooner youâll ditch the victim mentality and start taking control.
Hard Truth: Blaming âbad luckâ is just an excuse for people who havenât put in the work. You donât need luck â you need discipline and action.
3. Stop Asking for Free Sh*t â Pay Your Way to Success
You want to be wealthy, but youâre constantly looking for a handout, scrounging for freebies, or asking successful people to âpick their brainâ for free? Stop. This âfreebieâ mentality screams, âI donât value myself enough to invest.â Wealthy people donât look for shortcuts; they pay for expertise and invest in themselves.
Hereâs the thing: anything valuable costs something â time, money, or effort. Free stuff can only get you so far before youâre swimming in a sea of cheap, low-quality information that everyone else has. If you want to stand out, start paying for quality knowledge and connections. Freebies donât build empires â investments do.
Pro-tip: The next time you think about asking for a freebie, remember this: the best investment you can make is in yourself. And investing in yourself usually isnât free.
4. Ditch the Lottery Mindset â Wealth is Earned, Not Won
A lot of people are secretly waiting to hit the jackpot. Theyâre dreaming of winning the lottery or fantasizing about some magical payday thatâll solve all their problems. This kind of thinking is the fastest way to stay poor. Lottery winners go broke because theyâre not prepared for wealth â theyâve spent years thinking like broke people.
The truth? Real wealth isnât luck. Itâs intentional. Itâs built over time by setting goals, creating multiple income streams, and reinvesting your earnings. The people you see living out their dreams didnât wait for a lucky break. They worked like no one else so they could live like no one else.
Challenge Yourself: If youâre putting your faith in a lottery ticket or some other get-rich-quick scheme, stop. Start building something real, one step at a time.
5. Burn the Idea of Coupons and Discounts â Raise Your Standards
Letâs talk about bargain hunters. If youâre constantly searching for discounts, clipping coupons, or spending hours finding the âcheapestâ option, youâre setting yourself up for mediocrity. When you prioritize saving a few bucks over buying the best quality, youâre programming yourself to settle for less.
Successful people arenât looking for the cheapest â theyâre looking for the best. They understand that quality costs, and theyâd rather pay for something once than keep buying cheap that needs replacing. When you raise your standards, the universe responds. Stop valuing things based on discounts and start focusing on quality.
Harsh Reality Check: Want first-class results? Stop flying coach in your life choices. Start acting like you deserve the best, and youâll begin to see it in your life.
Conclusion: Raise Your Standards, Raise Your Life
If you want to live like the top 1%, you canât act like the other 99%. Stop waiting for luck, stop settling for low standards, and start valuing yourself enough to invest. Wealth isnât a matter of chance; itâs a matter of choice. And that choice starts with you.
So, hereâs your wake-up call: look at every area of your life and ask yourself â are my standards high enough? Or am I just talking big and hoping the universe cuts me a break? If itâs the latter, then raise your standards. Because the truth is, the universe doesnât give handouts. But it does reward people who refuse to settle.
Final Words: Want to get wealthy? Start acting like it. Stop hanging out with small thinkers, stop hoping for a miracle, and start expecting better. Wealth isnât handed out. Itâs earned by people with high standards and even higher levels of hustle. So, go out there and get it.
FAQs
Q: Isnât it harsh to just âdeleteâ friends who arenât supportive?A: It might seem harsh, but if your friends are holding you back, theyâre not really your friends. True friends push you to be better, not stay the same.
Q: Isnât hope important for success?A: Hope is nice, but action is better. Hope without a plan is just wishful thinking. To succeed, you need more than just hope â you need to put in the work.
Q: I donât have a lot of money to invest. What should I do?A: Start small but smart. Investing in books, online courses, and self-education can be inexpensive but invaluable. Donât wait for âextraâ money â invest what you can, and increase as you grow.
Q: What if I canât afford quality things right now?A: This isnât about going broke to buy expensive things. Itâs about shifting your mindset. If youâre always looking for the cheapest, youâre programming yourself to stay there. Focus on quality where you can, even if itâs just in small ways.
Q: Why shouldnât I look for discounts and coupons?A: Thereâs nothing wrong with finding deals, but when âcheapâ becomes your mindset, youâre telling yourself you donât deserve more. Wealthy people prioritize value, not just price.
This isnât for the faint of heart. If youâre ready to stop living small, if youâre ready to stop making excuses and actually start building wealth, then itâs time to take a hard look at your standards and start raising them.
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