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Last week I reported a blog about The Misconception<\/a>. \u00a0Oh my, I find this all the time – people wanting to make changes, but they do not want to change. \u00a0In so many cases, there are other things that keep people in the same old rut – sacred cows<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

When it comes to changes some people are ok with it as long is it does not change anything that is important to them. \u00a0 Are you one of those who would like to change but the thought of not buying clothes would kill you? \u00a0What if you had to stop buying gifts for your kids, grandkids, or other family members? \u00a0To many of you the thought of not being able to go out to eat or to buy a new car every year drives you to the edge. \u00a0What is your sacred cow?<\/p>\n

Is there a sacred cow holding you back? \u00a0Those who have finally set aside their sacred cows are realizing their financial lives can improve. \u00a0The interesting thing is that your sacred cow(s) may be preventing you from succeeding financially, spiritually, career-wise, professionally, etc….<\/p>\n

What is holding you back? \u00a0Really? \u00a0Are you going to let that stop you?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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