I believe that when we do what we are supposed to do – meaning we enjoy it and are good at it – the money will eventually flow, as long as we believe we deserve it and we ask for it and willingly accept it. But creative, right-brained people are usually not drive by money, don’t manage it very well, and have some funny beliefs about it. For instance, there are artists who believe that they must starve to do real art, that they can’t have a juicy income and remain honest and true to their vision, that somehow accepting money for one’s art is selling out and giving up some of one’s independence.

Let’s face it, money does buy freedom (as does a total disregard for it too, I guess). I  have had money and I have struggled. Money did not made me happy; it just created a whole new set of challenges. When I was broke, I found out that wasn’t the answer either. The solution is to have inner happiness, so that you can enjoy your riches.

I think Goethe got it right when he said, “It is not doing the thing we like to do, but linking the things we have to do that makes life blessed. Nowhere does he mention money.

Still if you are unwilling to live on the street (or with your mother) you need to consider money somewhere in your goal setting process. You can do that by answering the following questions:

• What specific annual income do you need to live abundantly, not just comfortably?
• What are your minimum financial needs?
• How much money would it take to make you feel successful?
• What are you doing to off your debt?
• Where can you cut back?
• What are some other sources of income?
• What about part time work?
• What are you unwilling to do for money?
• What negative belief holds you back when it comes to money?
• What would it take to double your monthly income? Is it worth it?
• How does it feel to be broke?
• How does it feel to be able to buy the things you want, when you want them, and still have some left over for a rainy day?
• How much money (exactly) would you need to be able to pursue your dream?