How do I align my Money Goals & my Ideal Life? So Glad You Asked

In this weeks #MoneyMindsetMarch Episode of the So Glad You Asked Podcast we are discussing how the "$10K month" and "$100K year" benchmarks have become gospel in entrepreneurial circles and career development conversations, but these arbitrary financial targets often lead to frustration, burnout, or surprising emptiness when achieved. In this revealing episode, I pull back the curtain on these money myths to help you establish financial goals that actually matter.

Drawing from my experience coaching countless clients through major financial decisions, I share why most people pursue income goals without ever asking the most crucial question: "Why that number?" This simple inquiry often reveals that we're chasing figures someone else told us represented success, rather than numbers that support the life we truly want to live.

The conversation explores a more intentional approach to money goals that starts with your ideal life vision and works backward to determine what financial resources you actually need. I vulnerably share my own income target of $75,000 for this year—a number some might consider surprisingly modest for a business owner—and explain why it perfectly aligns with my current life priorities, particularly spending time with my daughter.

Through practical examples like the "cabin in the woods" visualization exercise, we examine how to calculate the real costs of your dreams and find creative ways to experience the feelings you're seeking without waiting decades to afford them. This episode offers a refreshing perspective on the balance between planning for tomorrow while living meaningfully today.

Whether you're an entrepreneur feeling pressure to hit certain revenue targets, a career professional eyeing that next promotion, or simply someone wanting a healthier relationship with money, you'll walk away with a framework for establishing financial goals that truly serve your whole life—not just your bank account. Ready to redefine what financial success means on your own terms? This conversation is your starting point.

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