Have you ever thought that dealing with money is a real challenge? But then, how can so many people do it effortlessly? Perhaps it’s not such a big deal after all, and a lot of men understand it. However, the situation with women’s attitude to money is more complicated. This stems from the constant messages that math is for boys, money is difficult, or discussing money without actually addressing the topic. The latter includes money quizzes that are barely connected to money or finance.

The only thing we should do with these attitudes is change them. The author of “We Should All Be Millionaires,” Rachel Rodgers, could be a great example. She refused to play by old-fashioned rules, where women are better off not even trying to earn the same wage as men. Rodgers is a millionaire with a prosperous law practice and coaching business, so she knows that women can earn more and proves it with her existence. The thing is that women fear requesting higher salaries even if they deserve it, fear earning more than their spouse, and fear letting their career destroy their families. Isn’t it too much fear?

Before becoming a millionaire, we should change our mindset. First, never ever say or think that “money isn’t important,” “making money is hard,” or “I’m just not good with money.” Such beliefs won’t make you rich but will hinder your financial development, increase your fears, and only spread further “broke-ass” narratives. If you are broke, tell yourself, “My future can be different.” If you believe that you know nothing about money, shelve this misconception and encourage yourself with, “If others can do it, so can I.”

Finally, changing a deeply ingrained narrative won’t be easy, so don’t be too hard on yourself. Next time you make a mistake counting your income or investing too irrationally, forgive yourself. Remember that you still can earn a lot more, so don’t cave in, and your get-rich story will begin soon.