Money Making March

It seems like the whole world revolves around money. Everyone’s always trying to make more of it, make the most out of it, and save as much as they can. The majority of people’s only knowledge of money is basically what we’ve heard growing up. In middle/high school you’re never really taught how to handle it because they train us to be workers and consumers rather than owners and producers; and unless your parents are entrepreneurs, they’ll most likely tell you to keep it in a bank for a rainy day. It can be a touchy subject that’s stressful to some and gets a bad rep due to sayings such as “money is the root of all evil,” but it isn’t necessarily good nor bad; it’s just a form of trade that can be used for either side just like anything else.

To keep it simple, money is a tool that allows us to exchange energy. It’s something we can’t live without, so we might as well learn how to handle it the best way we can. Making it work for us rather than the other way around. After all you can’t take it to the grave so run it up till you double up and so on!

First things first we have to shift our mindset. The goal is to have healthy thoughts when it comes to money and how we deal with it. An abundance mindset is probably the best way to correct some of our negative perceptions that can hold us back from having a good relationship with money. Lets look at life in a way where there’s always enough for everyone who puts the work in; no need to be greedy, jealous, or stingy like Princess Morbucks here.

MONEY CAN’T BUY YOU HAPPINESS

BUT IT CAN BUY PABSPRINTS

SHOP

Instead of thinking you never have enough, start thinking that you always have more on the way. There’s so much money in the world but its up to you to go get it.

How would more cash change or enhance your life? Think about all the healthy ways money would help you and those around you. Would you simply increase your spending habits to keep up people’s perceptions? Rewarding yourself by splurging every now and then is normal, but we encourage you to also spend wisely by reinvesting in yourself and your passions. It takes money to make money.

Reinvesting requires some discipline and self control, but it’ll have huge payoffs in the end that’ll be much more satisfying than-in-the moment urges. So to live beneath your means when you can; this way you’ll be able to save a good amount to use for whatever you think is most necessary.

When you do decide something is worth your money, feel good while you spend it and believe that it comes back to you tenfold! Spend with brands you resonate with like pabsprints because you know you’re supporting a business that supports you as well. Even if it’s not with us we want to encourage you to continue to shop & support small businesses because they have so much more potential to help out the community as opposed to a corporate company that doesn’t care.

If you didn’t already know, the overall concept of money is changing. We’re starting to see “FIAT” money (a government-issued currency) like the U.S. dollar, lose its value more and more everyday so if all you’re doing is saving money in the bank you are actually losing money over time. What you could’ve bought for a few dollars back in 1960 now costs 10 times that. We don’t have all the stats but we’re just saying to do your due diligence and notice this new era where crypto currency is more lucrative than a piece of paper could ever be.

Also research NFT’s! (ehem all my artists). It may be too soon to tell but we have a feeling that in the coming future there will be major changes in what we use for currency (like bitcoin/ ethirium). Money in the end is a social construct; it’s definitely possible for it to evolve. So keep an eye on it and stay ahead of the game!

Here are some lyrics from Kendrick Lamar’s “Cut You Off” that have always spoken truth on this.

“I read about Napoleon Hill and try to know God, they say He the key to my blessings.

And if I speak the good into existence, that instant my dreams will unlock, Money flow like water, I’ll just wait at the dock.”

Let the money flow to you!

We aren’t financial experts this is just from our experiences with money, we highly recommend following up with an accountant or financial advisor.

Find Success in Your Failures

We’ve all had times where we feel like we’ve failed at something. Recall that time and think about how you handled it. Did you let it defeat you? Did it leave you discouraged enough to never give it a second try? I want to encourage everyone to look at failure in a different light. In fact, I encourage everyone to fail forward if you can. Let’s start to see failure as a means of finding your unique route to success. We are all bound to hit road bumps and potholes, but even if we end up getting a flat, we’ll change the tire and keep going. As entrepreneurs and creatives, we decide to take on many risks. The way we handle failure determines our next move, and you never know where that might lead you. Albert Einstein tells us that failure is just success in the making, which is an important mentality to adopt in order to act accordingly in the face of failure. Always find the success in your failures, no matter how big or small. Adapt, and proceed to chase the bag behind your dreams.

Let us know how you’ve handled failure in the past. What would you do differently? Comment below!

written by Aurora Gonzalez, content writer and head marketing creative.