Money

There’s been a bit of silence—because I’ve slipped into a comfort zone. A space where thoughts can drift, dreams can be chased, self-doubt explored, and confidence rediscovered. For a while now, I’ve wondered whether it even makes sense to keep sharing my stories here. But I’ve realized—if the insights I’ve found have helped me, maybe they can help someone else shift their perspective too. This time, I want to talk about money.

Since being here, a new dream has taken root in my heart. Maybe even bordering on obsession. But to bring it to life, I need money. So I started diving into the topic. I even paid for access to quality content and resources. And what I got in return was invaluable insight.

That’s when I started thinking about this blog. I want to share the kind of knowledge and stories that might help others change their point of view, just like someone else’s content helped me. So maybe I should do the opposite of pulling back—maybe it’s time to double down. To stay true to myself. I learn what matters to me, I do the research, and then I pass it on to you. If I can start with myself, maybe I can help make the world a better place 😊

One evening, I had a voice call with a complete stranger. Her husband had written to me, saying their family had been through tough times and they were reaching out wherever possible. Maybe even just talking would help. I truly hope I was able to support them in some way.

At the end of our call, we talked about what it really costs to move abroad. I explained that you don’t necessarily need tens of thousands of euros. To get started—covering two months’ rent and food while searching for a job—you might need around €3,000. Possibly even less. Once we broke it down, their dream didn’t seem so far-fetched anymore.

Reflecting on all this made me ask myself: why does my own big financial dream feel so distant right now? The truth is, my biggest mistake is that I haven’t created a concrete action plan. I know this dream—once shaped into a clear goal—is achievable. But I need to show up, put in the work, and create structure within our family to make space for focus. And yes, it’s not just about “work”—it’s about doing the things I love: writing and creating.

Pamela Maran explores money and mindset in her blog as well—so much of it resonated with me. The rich vs. poor mentality. I’ve always believed good work deserves good pay. Maybe I’ve been too generous—offering odd jobs to locals that sometimes led to my kindness being taken advantage of. But I still believe generosity matters.

Oh, and how often I ran into stinginess while collecting track fees at motocross events. Wealthy people trying to haggle, undermining the value of what had been created. They couldn’t see the effort or heart behind it. Let’s share goodness and generosity in the places we’ve experienced it ourselves—it has a way of circling back.

I remember Jesse Elder once said, “There’s no shortage of money in the world—it’s just in someone else’s pocket right now. Figure out what problem you can solve, and you’ll find your way to it.”

That completely shifted my view on money. Everything is possible.
As a freelancer, my biggest obstacle has always been my hesitation to charge what my work is worth. But everyone deserves fair compensation for their time and energy—and the courage to ask for it. I’m not there yet, but I’m learning. And on the flip side, when hiring others, we should value their contribution, too. Know the value. Show appreciation.

The idea that impacted me most from Elder was this:
If there’s lack, create more. Find more.
As a younger woman, I believed in saving and scrimping. Had I known earlier to stop hoarding and instead focus on generating new income when needed… how different things might have been. Now, I remind myself: if I really want something, I’ll find a way.

Some people dream of wealth. But I feel truly rich already.
I have a loving family. And what I love most? The freedom and courage to live life the way we want to. No alarm clocks. No rush. Just the trust that we’ll figure it out.

I don’t need to sit atop a pile of money. But financial freedom—in a beautiful, clean, natural place where we grow our food and philosophize under the stars? That sounds amazing. For now, things are good. My only issue is my own inertia. But there’s so much space to grow, and so many possibilities.

Maria, roll up your sleeves and get to work.

Don’t think in terms of lack—look for possibilities.
There’s abundance in the world. You just need to find your path to improve your life and mindset. You won’t manifest cash by listening to abundance mantras on YouTube all day, but visualization—imagining what your life could look like in one year, or three—can help. Clarity is key. Know what you want. Make a plan. Then take that first step. Bit by bit.

How? I don’t know yet. But the path reveals itself when you take action.
Leave perfectionism behind.

Here’s a quote from my book (now 50% off):
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#39 CLARITY COMES THROUGH ACTION, NOT OVERTHINKING
Start even if you’re not ready. It doesn’t have to be perfect—just begin. That’s how momentum and life itself are created. Action builds experience. And experience builds progress. Progress matters more than perfection.
Overthinking kills progress.