Money fears can grip even the most successful professionals. That gnawing sense of “What if I run out of money?” can create an undercurrent of anxiety, a relentless loop of worry that keeps us from thinking clearly, taking action, and trusting in ourselves.
I’ve been there. I recently used Deep MCT, a process designed to dissolve deep-seated polarities, to uncover the hidden mechanics of my financial anxiety. What I found was surprising: my fear of running out of money wasn’t about money at all—it was about my relationship to uncertainty.
Here’s how I moved from fear to possibility—and how you can, too.
Identifying the Core Polarity
Most persistent fears exist in opposing pairs—deeply embedded polarities that keep us stuck in cycles of worry and false control. For me, the core polarity was clear:
- Side A: “I am going to run out of money.”
- Side B: “I trust that the money always shows up.”
Initially, the second belief felt like wishful thinking. My mind was wired to anticipate disappointment, and trusting that things would work out seemed naive. This is where most people get stuck—they want to trust, but their experiences have conditioned them to expect the worst.
Feeling into Both Sides
Deep MCT isn’t about forcing a positive mindset. Instead, it invites you to fully feel each belief, toggling between the two, until something shifts.
As I sat with “I am going to run out of money,” I noticed the physical tension: racing thoughts, anxiety, guilt—like I should be doing something to fix it. When I shifted to “I trust that the money always shows up,” I wanted to believe it, but instead, insecurity crept in. Trust felt like giving up control—a risk my mind didn’t want to take.
That’s when I realized something powerful:
- Worry is a form of control. It creates urgency, even if it’s exhausting and ineffective.
- Trust feels risky because it challenges our survival instincts.
- Fear doesn’t reflect reality—it reflects habit.
The Breakthrough: Shifting to Possibility
The more I toggled between the two beliefs, the more their emotional charge dissolved. The real issue wasn’t money; it was my belief that things don’t actually work out. That hidden assumption was quietly shaping my decisions, making me hesitant to take bold action.
So I reframed it:
“What if things actually do work out?”
This wasn’t blind optimism—it was an invitation to possibility. And in that possibility, I realized:
- I don’t need absolute certainty to move forward.
- Proactive action matters more than overthinking worst-case scenarios.
- The mindset I bring to my financial situation directly impacts my results.
Living from Possibility, Not Fear
If you’re caught in financial anxiety, the problem isn’t your bank account—it’s your relationship to uncertainty. The real shift happens when you loosen your grip on control and stay open to possibility.
Ask yourself:
- What’s the belief beneath my financial fear?
- Am I defaulting to worry as a way to feel in control?
- What if things actually do work out?
This process isn’t about eliminating fear—it’s about seeing through it so you can take action from a place of clarity, not panic.
Take the Next Step
If financial anxiety or fear-based decision-making is keeping you stuck, it’s time for a new approach. I work with high-performing professionals and business owners to help them shift from reactive worry to clear, empowered action.
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