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Ashley Stahl: Driven By Childhood Trauma & How To Know If Your Motives Are Authentic

What Drives You with Kevin Miller

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Shaping Beliefs: Childhood Lessons on Money and Self-Worth

Childhood experiences profoundly shape beliefs about money and self-worth. Growing up in an entrepreneurial home created an understanding of financial variability, oscillating between abundance and scarcity. A pivotal moment occurred at age ten when receiving gifts from loved ones revealed deep emotional ties to money. A disappointing gift led to a revelation about financial limitations, sparking a belief that value and happiness are tied to wealth. The overwhelming pressure to succeed financially emerged from observing a parent's struggles, resulting in an internal conflict between the desire for material goods and the anxiety surrounding their acquisition. This duality cultivated a belief that financial security equates to fun and acceptance but also entails a fear of the consequences of financial instability. As an adult, the pursuit of wealth transformed into a mission to alleviate familial burdens, replicating parental patterns. However, a dramatic financial downfall in early adulthood served as a stark reminder of the volatility inherent in chasing monetary success, highlighting the complex relationship between self-worth, love, and financial stability.

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