Money is Not Your Problem
If you've ever said "I'm just bad with money" — this podcast is for you.
Money Is Not Your Problem is for capable, hardworking women who are tired of starting over, avoiding their numbers, and wondering why nothing seems to stick. The truth is, financial struggle rarely comes down to math. It comes down to patterns, beliefs, and the stories we carry about what we deserve or what's even possible for us.
Each episode gives you something real: a financial concept explained simply, a mindset shift worth sitting with, and a practical step you can take before the week is out.
I'm Madeleine Strasburg — Financial and Life Coach, former math teacher, and founder of Strasburg Coaching. With a Master of Education, over 20 years of teaching personal finance, and certifications from Ramsey Solutions and The Life Coach School, I've worked with women at every stage of the financial journey. I know what it looks like to be smart and responsible yet still feel completely stuck with money.
This podcast is built on one core belief: money management is a learnable skill. Not a personality trait. Not a moral score. A skill — and you can build it.
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Money is Not Your Problem
Ep.20 Unveiling the Vital yet Underutilized Aspect of Achieving Our Goals
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Welcome to the third and final episode of our three-part series on Goals.
In the first episode, we delved into the significance of having a compelling reason that drives us to persist even when faced with obstacles and a lack of motivation. We discussed the power of focusing on the person we aspire to become, as opposed to short-term and isolated projects. By anchoring our goals in our identity, we substantially enhance our potential for continuous progress.
We stressed the importance of forming the habit of consistently defining and working towards our goals. This habit, where one goal's completion ushers in the next, acts as a catalyst for our growth journey.
In the previous episode, we explored the four stages of goal-setting that we can follow to attain our ambitions and shape our identity:
1. **Imagination or Dreaming**
2. **Planning**
3. **Execution**
4. **Progress Tracking**
We emphasized the significance of not skipping steps or altering their sequence to maximize the likelihood of achieving our desired outcomes.
There are two types of goals we can set, always keeping in mind that our objective is personal improvement:
1. **Habit Goals** - those daily-life incorporations we desire.
2. **Achievement Goals** - specific accomplishments we aim for.
In this final episode, we'll delve into the most pivotal aspect of success regarding goal achievement and ongoing progress.
Often, people lack a structured system for tracking their progress. Failing to do this regularly and with frequency results in forgetting goals, neglecting necessary adjustments (time, resources, steps, tasks, motivation), and neglecting whether the goal remains relevant or essential. Worst of all, they fail to acknowledge and celebrate incremental successes. These small victories trigger dopamine release in the brain, reinforcing positive associations with actions, even when challenging, thus keeping us on track.
We recommend:
1. Daily Review
2. Weekly Review
3. End-of-Goal Review (for Achievement Goals) or Scheduled Date Review (for Habit Goals)
What we focus on, grows.
Regularly review your goals, and watch your progress accelerate.
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