You can invest… even if you're not a "numbers person"

If you've ever looked at the stock market and thought: "This is too complicated. I'm just not a numbers person..."

You're not alone.

Lynnette felt exactly the same way.

She's a full-time professional, a mum, and someone who is very good at what she does - yet when it came to investing, she hesitated.

"Dinah, I want to make my money work harder… but I don't know where to start. What if I make a mistake and lose my hard-earned money?"

Like many busy professionals, she had the income and savings. She had the goals.

What she didn't have was clarity, confidence, and a simple system.

How Lynnette transformed her financial life

When Lynnette joined my coaching, we didn't dive straight into charts, ratios, or stock-picking.

We started with the real foundations of confident investing:

✔️ clarity around her finances

✔️ mindset shifts that reduced fear

✔️ well-defined financial goals.

Week by week, she learned to organise her money, understand her risk profile, and make decisions without second-guessing herself.

And the results?

70% gain on her initial capital in just over a year

Confidence to invest independently

Clarity on her long-term financial goals

Peace of mind knowing her family's future is secure

She didn't become a "numbers person".

She became someone who understood her money and trusted herself with it.

And you can too.

Here are 3 steps before you start investing

1️⃣ Be aware of the beliefs holding you back

Most people don't struggle because they lack ability.

They struggle because of beliefs like:

❌ "I'm not good with numbers."

❌ "Investing is risky."

❌ "I'll wait until I have more time."

❌ "What if I choose the wrong stock?"

The moment you recognise that these are beliefs, not facts, you create space for change.

This is where confidence begins.

2️⃣ Get your numbers together

Clarity reduces fear.

You don't need complicated spreadsheets.

You just need a clear view of:

✔ your income

✔ your spending

✔ your savings

✔ your current investments

✔ what you want to achieve

When you know where you stand, you can make decisions with intention rather than anxiety.

This was the turning point for Lynnette - and it is for almost every new investor I coach.

3️⃣ Learn the right knowledge - at the right pace

You don't need to master everything at once.

You just need to know enough to:

✔️ understand how investing works

✔️ identify investments that suit your goals

✔️ take action consistently

✔️ avoid costly beginner mistakes

You can learn this through books and self-study…or you can fast-track the process with a coach, structure, and a supportive community - just like Lynnette did.

Watch her video testimonial here.

If you want to start investing with clarity and confidence, I'd love to support you.

My Start To Invest group coaching program is designed for busy professionals who want to invest but don't know where to begin.

Over 4 months, I'll guide you step-by-step to:

✔ organise your finances

✔ understand your money mindset

✔ learn simple investing frameworks

✔ get set-up and make your first trade(s) with confidence.

👉 Click here to learn more and enrol now : Start To Invest

If you're unsure whether it's right for you, feel free to message me privately. I'm happy to help you explore your options.

You are absolutely capable of becoming a confident investor. And you don't need to be a "numbers person" to start.

Dinah Poehlmann

Dinah is the founder of Your Finance Mind and a finance mindset coach. She empowers professionals and business owners to take control of their finances, cultivate a wealthy mindset and invest confidently for financial independence.

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