One of the most-used parental phrases in our culture is, “I can’t afford that.”
As a child, you probably heard this a thousand times. As a parent, you probably used it a thousand times.
But is it true?
Is the issue really a lack of funds, or is it priority of funds?
Shouldn’t the statement be, “We won’t prioritize that.”
Are there other areas in your life besides money where you use the same phrase?
“I can’t afford the time/effort/empathy/self-reflection/discipline.”
Sometimes it’s not about being able to afford it. It’s about prioritization.
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