Financial Adulting

CHAPTER 14Become Your Own Money Coach

We've covered so much together. You now understand what it means to be a financial adult and have a plan to show for it. That's worth celebrating. I mean it, go ahead and celebrate.

But before you run off into the financial adulting sunset, and look back and wave (and wink), we have to talk about what this all looks like moving forward. This isn't a one-time deal. Being a financial adult is a habit and a lifestyle.

It's a huge accomplishment to know what you know and to have a comprehensive plan, but the real magic is in maintaining that plan. It's in the updates, check-ins, and keeping your motivation.

To keep this all going, you need a financial coach (remember we talked about them in Chapter 8?). And I know the perfect person for the job. You.

But What Will You Actually Be Doing as a Financial Coach?

You will want to be your own cheerleader. You will make mistakes and get off track. I've been doing this awhile now and it still happens to me all the time. Yes, it's frustrating, but each of these missteps is a learning opportunity.

A money journey is an iterative process and mindset is really important. Come back to forgiveness, kindness, and slow and steady steps and you'll make some major headway toward your money goals.

Now before you get upset about this new role, know that these updates and check-ins don't have to take that long. What I'm talking about takes around two hours per month (but it can be less or more, depending on the ...