What did you learn about money before you could count it?
Most of us carry a few beliefs about money that we picked up as kids, usually without noticing. Psychologists call them money scripts. They quietly steer how we earn, spend, save, and what we keep to ourselves.
In five short chapters you'll map your beliefs, your habits, where they came from, and how they show up with other people. You'll leave with your money archetype, a few personal insights, and a 30-day plan.
Answer with your first reaction, not the answer you think is right. Your answers stay in this browser.
What your answers say together
Each of these connects two or more of your answers, so they're specific to you.
Your four money scripts
Scores run 0 to 100. Below 40 is low, 40–59 some, 60–79 notable, 80+ strong. Most people hold more than one.
What you actually do
Beliefs are only half of it. Here is how they show up day to day.
Where your script was written
The next 30 days
Small and specific beats big and vague. Tick things off as you go; your checks are saved in this browser.
Spend on purpose
Ramit Sethi's idea is simple: spend extravagantly on the few things you love, and cut costs mercilessly on the things you don't. You chose:
The money move follows the Money Guy Show's Financial Order of Operations. It's general education, not advice for your specific situation.
Two voices for your money script
Chosen for your answers. Each idea comes with one thing to try this week.
What it costs in hours of your life
Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez suggest pricing purchases in life energy: the hours it took to earn the money. Include commute and recovery time for an honest rate. The figures below are examples; change them to yours.
All four scripts, in detail
Turn this into a plan with a coach
Bring your archetype to a one-to-one session. Start with a free 20-minute intro call to see whether coaching fits.