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The Geek | August 27, 2008
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Secrets of the Rich – Part 2

Who is Successful?

Many people who achieve fortune in the world are not born rich. But they accomplished it through hard work and a plan of action.

Every type of person on earth can become successful. There are saints and scoundrels; philanthropists and thieves; poets and politicians; young and old. There are no limitations or physical boundaries for success.

Success comes to those who deeply think about success and constantly strive for it!

Although many rich financiers at the turn of the century had no formal education, they overcame that and went on to great fame.

Some people strive towards a single goal from early in life, and often attain that goal while still young. Others are willing to
risk new adventures later and still attain success.

“It’s never too late to learn,” wrote Malcolm Forbes, the money magnate. “I learned to ride a motorcycle at 50 and fly balloons at 52.”

Whatever your task, whatever your obstacles, you can be as successful as anyone else. Study the people who accomplished recognition in the areas of your pursuit. How did they achieve their goals? And don’t be afraid you don’t have what it takes.

As Daniel Webster wrote, “There is always room at the top.”

Forming Conviction-

The single attribute that every successful person has is the one-pointed devotion to attain a goal.

“There in the sunshine are my highest aspirations,” wrote Louisa May Alcott, “I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.”

What are your desires? How can you form them into definite goals that you can attain?

Lawrence Peter wrote, “If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll probably end up somewhere else.”

Maybe you’re studying a craft or skill.

Perhaps you’re caught in a rung of the corporate ladder.
Or, you might feel constricted by your family and the environment around you. Which star are you reaching for?

“Ours is a world where people don’t know what they want and are willing to go through anything to get it,” wrote Don Marquis.

Take the time to think about your own aspirations.

Look inside to find what feels right. Almost everyone entertains the notions of fame and fortune, but put on the ‘costume’ that fits you.

Conviction requires certain qualities of action.

You must be sincere and be willing to assume responsibility. And you need the self-discipline necessary to work towards your goals.

  • Are you prepared to achieve your dreams?
  • Can you form their reality in your mind?
  • Will you devote your entire being to attaining what you want?
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The Geek | August 25, 2008
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Secrets of the Rich – Introduction

Today I am starting a series on Secrets of the Rich. We will look at what rich people do differently from everyone else, and what you need to do so that you can become rich and realize your dreams. Make sure to subscribe to the feed so you don’t miss a single chapter of Secrets of the Rich.

Would you like to realize your goals? Maybe you’d like to run your own business, expand your material possessions, or succeed in the arts. There is no one path to the pot of gold, but many people of all backgrounds have successfully found it.

Whether you want to follow the ways of the great financiers, the famous politicians, or the dynamic movie stars, there are common modes of behavior each of them followed.

And in many cases, they have shared their secrets so YOU CAN FOLLOW THEIR FOOTSTEPS.

“If you wish to know the road up the mountain, ask the person who goes back and forth on it,” said the ancient sage, Zenrin.

What better way is there to know the secrets than to ask those who made it? What goals do you want to achieve? And what amount of effort can you commit?

You may want money for the extra things in life, money to build a corporate empire, or money to support yourself while you pursue the fine arts.

Perhaps you’d like to take the risk to start something new in your life. You may want to open your own business, devote your energies to an artistic career such as acting, or reap the benefits of your yearly endeavors with fabulous vacations several times a year.

What will bring you happiness? The satisfaction of success takes many forms. Not only are people seeking financial fortunes, but also the ancient goal of peace of mind.

Do you worry? You might be concerned about your health or your family’s well-being. You may be anxious about the added expenses of education, medical bills, or the steady increase of cost of living.

There are ways out of the endless cycles of worry, stress and anxiety. Right now, you can rise above the whirl of survival to achieve the accomplishments you dream of!

When you’re for-real ready to put your whole effort into realizing your goals, YOU WILL SUCCEED.

What are Riches?

“Had I but plenty of money, money enough to spare,” wrote Robert Browning. And money is the greatest attribute of riches. A universal desire, money is the materialization of riches, the stuff that makes the rest possible.

Are you looking for financial security? For retirement, for education or leisure? Riches are the overflowing abundance of material possessions- houses, cars, boats, furnishings- everything you ever wanted.

Centuries ago, Horace wrote, “By right means, if you can, but by any means, make money.” For many people it is a path towards happiness, a cure-all for worry and peace of mind.

For others, riches come in the form of satisfaction and personal independence. Satisfaction comes from accomplishment in employment or attaining goals. It is that feeling of contentment and confidence from a good task well done. Riches are closely linked with success.

And with that comes fame and acknowledgment of position. Success might be the feeling of well-being from the rewards of good effort.

Or the enthusiasm and vitality triggered by recognition. “Success is how well I enjoy the minutes,” said producer Norman Lear.

Throughout history, the people who lived with riches often achieved them by hard work, diligence and a belief in themselves. For some people, it took courage, genius and stamina.

But for many others, it took nothing special but the desire to turn dreams into reality.

Whether you want millions of dollars, recognition as an artist, or personal freedom, you have the ability to make your life as rich as you want. Think about what you most desire. It may not be hard cash, but what it can buy.

Or, it may be those feelings of inner satisfaction, from creating something beautiful or strong. You may want personal independence from the work week, or freedom to live anywhere you want.

You may be looking for something meaningful and significant in life- something other than things money can buy.

Whatever your goals, and however difficult they seem to be to accomplish, you have the ability to become who you want.

Take a look- can you see yourself surrounded by riches? Picture the world open and in front of you, ready to become the form of your dreams, ready to stage your desires. “Why then, the world’s mine oyster,” wrote Shakespeare, “which I with sword will open.”

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The Geek | July 18, 2008
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Become a Millionaire – 5 No-Nonsense Tips For Beginners

By Paul Zelig

So you want to be a millionaire? Or even better, a multi-millionaire! Who wouldn’t. Imagine what it would feel like to write that check to your credit card company completely paying off your balance. How about all other loan balances? What would it feel like to have zero debt, and a million dollars in the bank?

On the other hand, maybe you’re someone who’s doing okay financially with no debt, but as humans don’t we have an inherent desire for more! Sometimes no matter how much we have, we’re still not satisfied. Be honest, how often do you visualize yourself behind the wheel of that yellow “lambo”?

We all have a right to be rich. But it’s not about wanting money for money’s sake. What good does it do if we don’t have our health for example. But being wealthy gives us options. Wallace Wattles said it best in his book, The Science of Getting Rich, and I quote, “Your right to life means your right to have the free and unrestricted use of all things which may be necessary to your fullest mental, spiritual, and physical unfoldment. In other words, you have a right to be rich….the desire for riches is really the desire for a richer, fuller, and more abundant life.”

I couldn’t have said it better myself! Being poor doesn’t help anyone.

So, how do you get rich? What’s it going to take to achieve your financial goals, your lifelong dreams and your ultimate time freedom? I present to you my no-nonsense list of what it’s going to take to make it big. These may seem obvious, but you’d be surprised at how many people I have met over the years who truly want success, but seem to overlook these very basic concepts. So here we go:

1. Get Off Your Butt!

Excuse my directness, but sitting around watching television will probably never get you there. I can’t tell you how many people I’ve met who want to be wealthy, but sit around waiting for something to fall out of the sky and save them. In my opinion, there is no such thing as an overnight millionaire. Getting rich requires effort, so unless you have a rich uncle who will be passing away soon, or you plan on winning the lottery next week, then know that it’s going to take effort. Make yourself a commitment to spend a little less time on non-income-producing activities, and rather invest the time in yourself and your future.

2. Stop Being Skeptical

If you’re skeptical, and not open to opportunities, just stop now and figure out a way to get over yourself. Of course, it’s okay to be cautious, do your due diligence before you hand someone your hard-earned money, but it all begins with being open to receive the opportunities that are presented to you. There are so many work from home businesses and other opportunities out there but don’t write them all off as scams. It could be the one you thought was too good to be true that could have made you a millionaire! As Edwin Hubbel Chapin once said, “Skepticism has never founded empires, established principals, or changed the world’s heart. The great doers in history have always been people of faith.”

3. Stop Working For A Boss

Most people will never get rich working for someone else. I hate to use sweeping statements, so I say most people. There are always exceptions to the rules. But typically, you can’t get rich working for a boss. You see, when you’re doing that, you’re being leveraged. Who typically makes more money, the owner of the company or the employee? Even when your boss is on the golf course he or she is still making money, but you have to work for every dollar you earn. Don’t you want more control over your time and the money you make? Of course you do. And if you don’t, then perhaps free enterprise isn’t for you.

Now, I’m not saying you should walk into your boss’s office today and quit, but at least start looking for something else you can do on a part time basis. It’s time to start looking out for yourself and your family and stop building someone else’s dream.

4. Stop Making Excuses

We’re all guilty of this. We make excuses all the time for why we can’t do something. Unless you’re willing to get real with yourself and stop making excuses, you’ll never get to where you want to go. You have to learn how to eliminate, or at least reduce to a minimum the constant self-talk you hear in your head all day long. That little voice that directs you throughout the day. And if you’re thinking, “What voice?” well, it’s that one you just heard! In my own business I have spoken to hundreds of people over the years who wanted to get rich, but weren’t even willing to spend an hour with me to consult with them on a plan of action. I would get all kinds of excuses. You see, most people aren’t willing to participate in their own rescue! It sounds crazy, but it’s a reality. If you are constantly making up excuses, get to the root cause of why you’re doing that because if you keep it up, you will most likely never achieve success.

5. Never Give Up!

So, what great article would be complete without a dumb, rhetorical question? So here’s mine: What multi-millionaire ever got wealthy by quitting along the way? If you’re going down this road, begin with the attitude that you will never quit no matter what. I can tell you, there will be challenges along the way, anyone who tells you it’s going to be easy, or you’ll make “quick-money” is probably handing you a line. I don’t know a single millionaire who didn’t fail multiple times along the way, but what separated them from everyone else who tried and failed is that they were not willing to quit. As Winston Churchill said, “Never, never, never quit!”

If you follow these very basic guidelines, your chances of achieving success will increase exponentially. Now go out there and create massive results for you and your family. The time for excuses is over.

Paul Zelig is an independent business owner and real estate investor. Learn how to become a real estate millionaire at his website http://www.TeamNewRich.com and get your FREE Roadmap To Retirement calculator.

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