Which of these 6 excuses is yours?
15 Aug 2026 · 1 min
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In this brief motivational video, Mel Abraham outlines six common excuses that prevent people from building wealth: (1) believing they have plenty of time or that it’s too late, (2) thinking they need to earn much more money first, (3) insisting they must get out of debt before investing, (4) relying on an advisor to handle everything, (5) feeling they aren’t smart or good enough, and (6) viewing finance as too complicated or fearing numbers. He frames these excuses as the true barrier to financial success, not external factors like luck or the economy. Abraham challenges viewers to identify which excuse they use and to consider what they are protecting by holding onto it, urging a shift from excuse‑making to proactive wealth‑building.
