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Does Your Mindset Determine Your Future Income?

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“I want to be rich someday!”

Sound familiar? You’ve probably thought this countless times. We all have. But here’s the brutal truth nobody talks about — your biggest enemy isn’t the economy, your boss, or bad luck.

It’s your mind.

The Silent Wealth Killer

Picture this: Sarah works 60 hours a week. She’s climbing the corporate ladder. Getting promotions. Earning decent money. Yet somehow, she feels trapped. Like she’s running on a hamster wheel that never stops.

Why? Because Sarah thinks like an employee.

Most of us do. We’ve been programmed since childhood to follow a simple formula: Study hard → Get good grades → Find a secure job → Work until retirement. This isn’t wrong. But if wealth is your goal, this mindset becomes your prison.

Here’s what employee thinking looks like:

You chase that monthly paycheck. Security feels more important than opportunity. You trade hours for dollars — literally selling your time. When you want more money, you think promotion or a raise. Risk? No thanks. You’d rather stay safe.

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Niluka Sripali Monnankulama
Niluka Sripali Monnankulama

Written by Niluka Sripali Monnankulama

Tech enthusiast & writer | Software engineer, Test automation Engineer |Part of an Amazing Team| Passionate about life, nature & creative storytelling. ✨