You Are a Badass at Making Money: How This Book Helped Me Stop Playing Small

There are books that teach, and then there are books that stir something inside you — a desire, a drive, a quiet voice that suddenly gets louder: Why not me?

That’s what happened when I read You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero.

It’s not a traditional finance book. It doesn’t ask you to understand numbers or follow a strict budgeting plan. Instead, it inspires us to reimagine our relationship with Money — and more importantly, with ourselves.

What This Book Is Really About

At its core, You Are a Badass at Making Money is about mindset transformation. It challenges the deeply rooted beliefs we carry about Money — beliefs we may not even realize we have.

Sincero blends storytelling, motivational insights, and spiritual wisdom to help you recognize and rewire the subconscious narratives that shape your financial life.

She reminds us:

“Your thoughts are the blueprint for your reality.”

5 Powerful Lessons I Took Away

1. Money Is Energy
One of the most freeing ideas in the book is that Money is neutral. It’s not good or bad — it’s energy. And the way we think about it directly affects how it flows in our lives. If you see Money as difficult, scarce, or shameful, that energy closes doors. When you shift toward seeing Money as a tool, a resource, or a reflection of value, those same doors begin to open.

2. Your Subconscious Beliefs Are Running the Show
So many of our financial patterns come from childhood — what we saw, what we heard, what we absorbed. If you believe that making Money is greedy or that success only comes through struggle, you’ll unknowingly sabotage your efforts. Awareness is the first step to change.

3. Clarity Comes Before Strategy
Sincero emphasizes that you don’t need to know how your dreams will come true — you just need to get clear on what you want and commit to it. The “how” tends to reveal itself through aligned action and bold decisions.

4. Investing in Yourself Isn’t Optional
Whether it’s coaching, courses, or tools that stretch you, your growth will often demand your faith — financially and emotionally. The book confirmed to me that investing in yourself isn’t indulgent. It’s necessary for growth — personal and financial.

5. Fear Is Not the Enemy
Fear is often a sign that you’re doing something meaningful. Instead of avoiding it, lean into it. It may be the clearest sign that you’re stepping into new, expansive territory.

Why This Book Resonated With Me

As a creative entrepreneur building a purpose-driven business, I’ve often danced between inspiration and hesitation. There were moments when I felt deeply aligned with my work — but unsure if it would ever translate to financial success.

This book helped me see that financial growth is not separate from personal growth. That believing in the value of your work is the first — and often the most important — step to receiving abundance.

It also reminded me that self-doubt doesn’t need to disappear for success to begin. You can start where you are with what you have. And still go far.

This was over 6–7 years ago when I first read the book, and today I can confirm: changing one’s mindset really works — for both personal and financial growth.

A Quote I Keep Returning To

“If you’re serious about changing your life, you’ll find a way. If you’re not, you’ll find an excuse.”

A modern translation of the timeless wisdom: Where there is a will, there is a way.

One of my all-time favorite quotes — and one I come back to often.

Sometimes, the most powerful thing we need to do is decide.
Fully. Boldly. Without apology.
(She puts extra emphasis on this.)

Recap

You Are a Badass at Making Money is less about Money and more about who you become in pursuit of your dreams.

It invites you to stop playing small, to rewrite your story, and to step into the kind of life that feels expansive, not limiting.

If you’ve ever felt blocked around Money, unsure of your next move, or quietly frustrated that your efforts don’t match your income, this book is worth your time.

It’s about freedom.

📖 Rich Dad Poor Dad: What I Learned About Wealth, Luck, and Mindset
A deeply personal breakdown of how this timeless finance book reframed my thinking about money, opportunity, and inherited beliefs — a great companion to You Are a Badass at Making Money.