Internet People When Delulu is Not the Solulu: The Trap of “Future You”
Nov 27, 2024
They compare practical money work to manifestation and why spreadsheets beat vibes alone. They share clever accountability tricks, from $20 Venmo incentives to picture-check-ins. They introduce a weekly Writing Club to build consistency. They unpack the “future you” trap, perfectionism, and how idealizing the future can stall real progress.
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Spiritual Money Work Without Practical Steps Failed Me
- MJ found a subliminal.shift video that called out spiritual money work without practical action as insufficient.
- The creator said after a decade of spiritual work she “came back to earth and looked at her shit,” prompting MJ to do budgeting and spreadsheets.
Use External Accountability and Financial Stakes
- Seek external accountability when you lack it; ask a friend to enforce stakes or check-ins.
- MJ invited followers, picked one person, and put a $20 Venmo penalty on missing a deadline to force her to post a reel.
Citrus Photo Got Me Off The Couch
- Anna described texting MJ from the couch too stuck to grocery shop and being tasked to send a citrus section photo.
- That simple body-doubling check-in turned an overwhelming errand into a completed task.