Question 20 of 20
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your readiness and commitment to making changes to your financial life? Use these examples to help you gauge your own readiness level. There is no right or wrong answer. Please be honest with yourself and with me.
1: You want your finances to be better, but you also want it to be automated. You don't see yourself spending a lot of time on this and are hoping for a plan that allows you to be hands-off. Your hope is that a plan, or some automation, will solve your financial worries and you can more or less "set it and forget it." You really hope no major changes or sacrifices will be needed, and you would have a hard time making them if they were.
5: You are ready and willing to learn a new system to manage your money. You know it's going to take some learning and additional attention to your money. You feel you can commit some time every week to looking at your money and updating your budget. You will try to plan ahead for upcoming expenses, so you don't feel like you are always reacting. You know learning a new skill can be hard. You are up for it, but you are also hoping it won't be too hard.
10: You are willing to do whatever it takes. Changing your financial life is not optional. You are committed to doing the work, even if it is really hard work. You know that nothing will change without your wholehearted effort and commitment. You are prepared to be challenged and while you are hoping this won't be the case - if you are told that making a really big change like getting another job, moving, or selling your car is the answer to your financial freedom - you are willing to do it to reach your goals.
Where would you rate yourself on a scale of 1-10 after considering the above examples?