Episode Description Money decisions don't exist in a vacuum — they're deeply connected to how we see ourselves and what we believe we're capable of. In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda Grizely sits down with Amy Lenius to explore the three pillars of success — self-belief, self-worth, and consistency — and how they influence the way we approach personal finance, habits, and long-term growth. Amy shares practical frameworks for building belief in yourself, strengthening self-respect, and creating sustainable daily habits that compound into real transformation. Together, Linda and Amy connect these personal development concepts to money habits, financial confidence, and the small daily actions that build momentum over time. This conversation explores how mindset, identity, and habits shape the financial choices we make — and how small, intentional shifts can lead to meaningful change. We Talk About • The three pillars of success: self-belief, self-worth, and consistency • Why money habits are connected to mindset and identity • The "state, prove, self-assign" cycle for building self-belief • The self-worth pyramid and how boundaries impact confidence • How comparison can either inspire growth or undermine progress • The consistency framework for building habits that actually last • Why small, daily actions create long-term financial momentum About Amy Lenius Amy Lenius is the Director of Group Coaching at Next Level University, Professional Speaker, Event Coordinator, MC, and Next Level Certified Personal Development Coach. Connect with Amy https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/ About Linda Grizely Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda focuses on blending the numbers and tactics (real money) with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™. Connect with Linda Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindagrizely X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/LindaGrizely Resources / Freebies What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz Join Linda's Free Community: https://bit.ly/RealMoneyRealLifeCommunity Useful Personal Finance Checklists and Flowcharts: www.lindagriz.com/resources ℹ️ Important Disclosures: Real Money, Real Life™ is hosted and produced by Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC. Linda Grizely, CFP®, is an Investment Adviser Representative of Nectarine, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC is separate from and unaffiliated with Nectarine. The views expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect the views of Linda Grizely, Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC, or Nectarine. Guests on the podcast may express opinions or discuss financial strategies that are their own and should not be considered recommendations or personalized financial advice. This podcast is provided for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities or financial products. Listeners should consult their own financial, legal, or tax professionals regarding their specific situation. For additional disclosures, please visit: https://hellonectarine.com and https://www.lindagriz.com/disclaimers