James Clear said in his book Atomic Habits that, “True behavior change is identity change.” You and I can act ourselves into a new identity by behaving a specific way. You can act your way into believing something different about yourself. Clear goes on to say that every time you take an action, you’re giving your mind evidence that you are a new person, a different kind of person.

A standard is the thing that we have become “okay” with. It’s the thing that we have learned to tolerate in our lives, and it’s what we consider to be the “norm.”

Did you know that you always get your standard? Your standard is the thing that must happen in your life. We don’t always get what we want or desire, but we will get our standard.

You and I are where we are today because of what we tolerate and what we have established as our standard.

How can you change or raise your standards?

STEP 1- Become disgusted with your current standard

STEP 2- Change your identity.

STEP 3- Model what works

STEP 4- Create a Financial and Life Plan

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brian D Muller(AAMS©), Founder, Wealth Advisor

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Takeaways:

• In order to elevate your life standards, you must first become dissatisfied with your current situation and say enough is enough.
• Raising your standards necessitates a transformation in identity, wherein you must perceive yourself as capable of achieving more.
• To improve one's financial situation, it is essential to create a detailed written plan that includes budgeting and saving strategies.
• Surrounding oneself with successful individuals is crucial, as their influence can elevate your own standards and aspirations for success.
• Behavioral change is fundamentally linked to identity change; you must act in alignment with the person you aspire to become.
• The success cycle indicates that higher standards lead to increased belief, which in turn fosters further success and achievement.