I will never forget my first investment. Not because of the amount, the profit, or the loss. But because of the feeling… Like jumping into the deep — without knowing if there was water. Without certainty. With nothing but a deep desire: to be free. To choose for myself. To break away from financial dependence.
💥 Doubt and Inner Conflict
I had a well-paid job as a real estate lawyer. Everything looked fine on the outside. But inside, something was starting to itch. Is this it? Is this how I’m going to spend the rest of my life?
Then came the moment: I decided to start learning how to trade — stocks, crypto, forex. Not because I was sure it would make me rich, but because I felt: I want to take responsibility for my financial future.I want to work because I choose to, not because I have to.
And then came the voices:
• “What if I lose it all?”
• “You don’t know enough about this.”
• “Are you sure this is a good idea?”
My head was looking for control. My heart was looking for freedom. And that’s where the real battle was — the same battle I see so often in my clients.
♥️ What Was Happening Inside?
This inner conflict is completely human. It’s the tug-of-war between two parts of your brain:
🔸 The amygdala — always on the lookout for danger, desperate to keep you in your comfort zone.
🔸 The prefrontal cortex — logical, strategic, ready to grow.
When it comes to money decisions, fear often wins. Unless you learn to recognise that fear — and regulate it.
I discovered: it’s not about pushing fear away. It’s about learning how to move with it. 🙏🏻
My Turning Point
What made the difference? Not the “perfect” trade or the right strategy.
It was my mindset.
I started to rewrite my money story.
Instead of seeing money as something mysterious or complicated, I began to see it as energy. As a mirror. As a tool.
And no, those first trades were far from perfect. But they taught me something far more valuable than profit:
💡 What I’m worth.
💡 What I’m capable of.
💡 That I’m allowed to learn along the way.
“The biggest investment isn’t in crypto or stocks — it’s in believing in yourself.”
"Why I’m sharing this with you?" Because financial freedom is not about numbers.
It’s a journey of inner leadership.
Of daring to choose. Of breaking free from the stories that keep you small.
And yes — sometimes it feels like you’re jumping without a parachute.
But that’s exactly when you discover: I can do this..
🔧 Practical Tip – Create Your ‘First Step’ Plan
Grab a pen and paper and answer these questions:
- What do I truly want to create in my life?
- What’s holding me back right now?
- What would I do if I trusted myself 100%?
💥 Then choose one small step. Not perfect. But real. Because movement creates momentum. And momentum starts with that very first step — no matter how small.
💬 Do You Recognise This Inner Conflict?
Share your story and/or your first step via my socials or by replying to this email.
Your experience might be exactly what someone else needs to make their leap, too.
🎯 You don’t have to walk this path alone.
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"Your biggest investment is not in crypto or stocks. It is in believing in yourself."