Going on the show was a whirlwind. It happened seemingly overnight. One day I was responding to a tweet from the Suze Orman show that asked for viewers to write in with their story. The next day I was sitting in a studio. In my email to the show I said, "I'm in so much debt and I have
no idea what to do. I bought a house, I have student loan debt and I'm
behind on a lot of my bills. I don't want to be like this when I'm 50!" What in the hell is about to happen to me?
The producer asked about all of my personal finances. Which was embarrassing on many levels. Having watched Suze raise her voice many time over at people over some of the choices they would make, I knew I was standing in line to get a Suze Smackdown. Over the next week I had a few more conversations with the producer about my finances and my story and she informed me that we would be taping within a week! Oy!
This was the start of me living in my financial truth.
When I taped the show I was totally petrified - trying to really be present in the moment. What was TRULY happening to me in front of countless viewers? You can see for yourself.
Clip of my appearance on The Suze Orman Show
Facing the truth is hard. Especially when someone presents you your truth and you don't recognize it immediately is huge! When she said that I am almost 40 years old and don't have anything to show for it - that resonated with me like I was in the tower with the bells of Notre Dame! It felt so totally awkward but on the other hand it felt like such a relief. Now that my truth is out there it's easier to continue living in my truth and be honest with others. When I can't do something I don't. When I want something I recognize it for what it is. A want. I even have friends that will comment on things I may purchase by saying, "Would Suze approve?"
My truth was made available for the entire world to see. I'm now seeing it, too. It's time to make a change so here I am.
Let's make 2013 the most financially smart year, ever!
Educate. Empower. Economize.
Man Dennis!!! This was that REAL REAL shit!!!! I am so proud of you for owning and doing something about your financial troubles!!! Good vibes, thoughts, and wishes your way!!! Thanks for sharing....i bet there are MANY others out there like you!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michelle. In order to get through it you have to open your eyes to it all. The appearance on the show was the REAL eye opener. It was like, "WTF are you doing?". I have another topic I'll cover in the next few weeks about the lies we tell ourselves when it comes to finances. Stay tuned!
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