One of the most consistent habits I’ve kept over the years is a simple mantra:
Money comes to me abundantly and freely. I see it everywhere.
I say it often. Quietly. Repeatedly. Sometimes daily. And no, this isn’t about believing the universe is magically dropping checks from the sky.

It’s about training awareness.

I don’t personally believe money manifests just because you say the words. What I do believe is that language shapes attention. When you repeat something like this, especially in a calm, meditative way, your brain starts scanning for proof. Opportunities that would normally pass unnoticed suddenly stand out. Ideas connect faster. You start asking better questions. You stop assuming “that’s not for me” and start wondering “how could this work?”

The key part of this mantra isn’t just the affirmation. It’s the because.

Money comes to me abundantly and freely because I work hard.
Because I think out of the box.
Because I hustle.
Because I’m observant.
Because I try things.
Because I deserve it.
Because I want it.

That “because” matters. It turns the mantra from wishful thinking into alignment. You’re not asking for money, you’re reminding yourself why you’re capable of finding it. You’re reinforcing behaviors that actually lead to monetization. Effort. Curiosity. Willingness to experiment. Patience when something doesn’t work the first time.

When you approach monetization from this mindset, something shifts. You stop looking for a single big idea and start noticing small ones everywhere. A product someone undervalued. A digital asset that could be improved. A tool that saves time. A gap in a marketplace. A workflow that could be automated. Money opportunities are rarely hidden. They’re usually ignored.

This is why I think one of the very first steps to building side income or wealth is internal, not tactical. Before funnels, before ads, before AI tools, you have to genuinely believe that opportunities exist around you right now. Not later. Not when you’re “ready.” Right now. That belief changes how you move through the world. It changes what you click on, what you save, what you test, and what you follow up on.

Once that awareness is there, the tactics become easier. Surveys turn into seed money. Small flips become capital. Digital products become experiments instead of pressure-filled launches. AI becomes a helper, not a crutch. Each small win reinforces the mantra again, creating a feedback loop between mindset and action.

Money doesn’t come from saying the words alone. It comes from what the words train you to notice and do. If you can hold the belief that money comes to you abundantly and freely because you are active, observant, and willing to act, you start playing a very different game. And that game has opportunities everywhere.