Money 02 (Jun 10 - Sep 11)

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Avoid "Madoffs"

Even the ancient writers who crafted The Bible's many books knew something that many investors targeted by fraudsters seem to forget -- if something looks too good to be true, it probably is.

Proverbs 14:15 cautions that, "The naive believes everything, but the sensible man considers his steps."

Think you can get rich quick? Think again, says Proverbs 13:11. "Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow."

The con men themselves don't get off easy. Proverbs 13:11 admonishes that, "Wealth obtained by fraud dwindles, but the one who gathers by labor increases it."

More direct is the lack of wiggle room found in the commandment, "Thou shalt not steal."

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Diversify your portfolio and assets

The Bible doesn't delve into portfolio rebalancing or the value of emerging markets weightings. But in a far more poetic way, it suggests a careful distribution of your assets.

"Divide your portion to seven, or even to eight, for you do not know what misfortune may occur on the earth," Ecclesiastes 11:2 says, relaying a lesson from King Solomon.

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Leave a legacy

The first instance of a biblical estate plan goes all the way back to Abraham in the book of Genesis. At God's urging, he left "everything he owned to Isaac" and subsequent heirs all provided a will to dictate how their post-death belongings would be distributed.

Proverbs 13:22 promotes the value of such a legacy: "A good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children."

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Give to charity

Bill Gates, Warren Buffet and the many other wealthy captains of industry who have pledged much of their wealth to charity may have a slightly better chance of squeezing through that eye of a needle. The good that comes through philanthropy is a recurring theme in the old and new testaments.

Proverbs 28:27 says: "He who gives to the poor will never want, but he who shuts his eyes will have many curses."

A little later, Proverbs adds that "He who is generous will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to the poor."

"Go and sell all you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven," is the advice Jesus offers a rich man in the gospel according to Mark.

Just don't go issuing a press release or slapping your name on a plaque to trumpet your largess. "When you give to the poor, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving will be in secret; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you" (Matthew 6:3).

"I believe we all have a responsibility to take care of each other and to love our neighbor as ourselves," ChristianPF's Lotich says. "But it truly is exciting to have guys like Warren and Bill step up and give in the way they have. They raised the bar for what is expected out of billionaires, and I think the precedent will result in a lot more charitable giving in the years to come."


http://www.thestreet.com/story/11141317 ... bible.html

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The Three Most Powerful Principles I Have Learned from Spiritual Millionaires By Dr. Robert Anthony


Principle Number 1: They "KNOW" They Can Create Whatever They Desire...

Spiritual Millionaires choose what they want instead of focusing on what they don't want. They never spend time thinking about what is "missing" from their life. Rather, they make a choice about what they want in their life.

Spiritual Millionaires have 100% confidence in the Law of Attraction. The have no doubt about their ability to create what they desire.

They don't "believe" it - they KNOW it...

There is a world of difference between "believing" and "knowing". When you "know" the truth about anything, there is no doubt.

You have 100% confidence...

Knowing is about trusting that you are the only one who knows what is right for you, that you are capable of handling whatever comes to you, and that you are clear on your intentions or the outcome you choose to create.

I've seen the power of being absolutely clear on my intentions for my life: They come true!

They have for me, and I watched the Spiritual Millionaires as their intentions came to reality for them as well.

Being clear on your intentions is a good first step.

However, a more powerful and life-changing step is trusting that those intentions are ALREADY a reality on the non-physical plane of consciousness, and that they must manifest in your physical reality if you do not hold any opposing thoughts.

And then, "Act As If..." your intentions are reality, now.

Not dishonestly, or outside of your true beliefs. But, to feel it, sense it, imagine how it's going to "show up" in various situations once it manifests in your life.


Principle Number 2: They Take Action...

As I observed Spiritual Millionaires, I noticed that they didn't hesitate to move on their ideas and respond to situations that called for action in order to keep the momentum going.

Do you get the power of what this Principle is about?

If you're sitting waiting for something to happen, doing other "important" tasks rather than those that you know will produce the results you desire , you are wasting time and you are no closer to your desire.

Trust me on this one, I've waited for so many things in my life that never showed up!

Acting on your desire is habit that you desperately need to cultivate in order to get to where you want to be... Waiting will not do it...

I watched these Spiritual Millionaires, one after another, take immediate action, not out of fear or to ‘force' things to happen, but because the next action they took brought them one step closer to their desire.

And, I saw tremendous results come into their lives... They don't take unnecessary action. Instead, they use the leverage of energy, the same leverage of energy that creates everything in the universe.

I have seen these Spiritual Millionaires step into spaces of discomfort, and have courage to take action. It was also evident that they were as scared to take those steps as you and I are when we're faced with the choice of moving out of our comfort zone.

THE MESSAGE IS...

It's time to "Get Moving", trust your intuition, your sense of knowing what the next step is, and take action...

We often wait for the "feeling to be right" first, before we take the action we know will bring us satisfaction. That's all back-to-front...

The feelings of satisfaction only comes from ACCOMPLISHMENT, not from pondering and procrastinating. (You knew that one, too, didn't you...)

Never try to force things to happen because you are afraid of what will happen if you don't take a certain action. Instead, choose ‘inspired action' that moves you toward what you want, not away from what you don't want.

Acting on your intentions without trying to force things to happen will magnetize your desires by attracting people, places and opportunities into your into reality that you never would have even seen if you hadn't done so.


Principle Number 3: They Maintain an "Attitude of Gratitude...

Spiritual Millionaires maintain an "attitude of gratitude"...

Gratitude does not need explanation – you know how to be grateful. But did you know that gratitude brings you more of what you appreciate? Gratitude speeds along the manifestation of your desires.

When you find things that you appreciate and you use them as your point of focus, your world has to get better in every area of your life. Spiritual Millionaires know that every time they flood their mind with appreciation or gratitude they attract more of what they desire.

Look around you right now. What can you be grateful for? Make a list. Get into the authentic feeling of true gratitude...

Find something, anything, to be grateful for right now. When you are grateful, you're in a high energy vibration that will attract more things to be grateful for and more good things will come to you magically, drawn in by your feelings of gratitude.

Source: MindPowerNews.com

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Have A Rich Mindset By Aubrey Chen

Are you one of those people who wish they were born with a silver spoon on their mouth? Most of us dream of having that extravagant house, cars, gadgets, and all other things that rich people actually enjoy. Most of us would kill to be the boss of our company and not the other way around. Well, here are great ways for you to get rich.

For starters, if you want to get rich, you need to change the way you think, your mindset. Millionaires have a way of thinking that has gotten them to where they are today. A rich mindset is focused on how you can get rich without getting killed or doing illegal things.

This all starts when you decide that you want to dance to your own music, and play the game with just your own rules. In short, you need to figure out a way for you to create your own music, or your own game rules.

Being your own boss allows you to dictate how things are supposed to be. Your job is as important as your goal. Get a job that will be a stepping stone for you to earn money on your own. A job that is fit for you should help you in the realization of your dream.

You should regard time and money as something valuable. The importance of knowing what to buy and should not be bought can lead you to an amount of saving. This will be your guide later on when you are a millionaire.

Millionaires do not buy things when they don’t have money. They only spend money that they have, usually, the extra profit that they gain. Time is also of the essence. Time, when given values, can help you stay on your goal. You need to understand how time could work to your advantage.

Taking risks will also be a fundamental step in your path to success. You must learn how to assess situations, and weigh the advantages and disadvantages of it. Knowing what opportunity to take can be beneficial for you, though, sometimes you might have bad risks, these should not block you from that goal.

You have to remember the goal that you have decided upon. When you have that goal in mind, you will be able to have that door of opportunity, and once it’s there, believe in that goal, and take the risk.

No matter how big your goal is, you can do it just by having the rich mindset.

http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/have-a-rich-mindset

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The Money Game By Jeanna Gabellini

Whether you are aware of them or not, you do have a set of rules when it comes to attracting, spending and relating to money. Most likely you have objectives, too. So why not leverage these two things that you already have going on and make it a game?

Before we move into the details of the game, let me do my best to get you sold on the “why”.

Benefits of making your relationship with money a game…

• Everything to do with money will now be FUN
• When it becomes fun, you will nail your goals faster
• You will be clear on your outcomes and conscious of your rules
• It enables you to acknowledge your progress each step of the way
• You will gain confidence in your power to create and strategize with money
• It allows you to feel abundance in all areas of your life, which leads to peace, flow and a deeply satisfying life

Sold?

Now it’s time to deliberately design the rules of the game based on the beliefs and outcomes that serve you. Your number one outcome should be fun. Fun is your entire purpose here on the planet. You could use a little more of it, right?

Next decide on specific outcomes when it comes to money. I’ve created several money games over the past two decades for myself and my clients. Here are some examples of outcomes:

• Attracting six figures in a year
• Attracting seven figures in a year from your business
• Five figures a month
• Six figures in savings
• $1000 a day in new income
• Down payment for a house
• Eliminating all debt
• Opening a new business
• 10 new clients
• Dream vacation
• Double house payments
• Pay for major home improvement
• Paying for college (for yourself or children)

The most important part of choosing your desired outcome/s for your money game is that it has to be something you are hot and heavy about…you gotta really want it.

Really want it right now. Not someday. The passion will fuel your commitment to the rules of the game and will increase your attraction power.

The rules of game must be designed with winning as your only option. The rules create structure, focus and accountability. They also need to be designed to reinforce new ways of relating to money.

Examples:

1. Keep a log of all progress (every dollar you attract, the debt going down, etc)
2. Focus only on the end goal
3. Act as if you have already achieved the goal
4. Pay a specific amount on each debt over the amount you paid last time
5. Commit to saving a specific amount of money each day, week or month
6. Do a daily visualization each day on your end outcome
7. Do a daily rampage of appreciation about money
8. Do daily inquiry: How can I align with attracting a $1000 today?
9. Mastermind with a partner /s
10. Mentally (virtually) spending money in your head on things you desire
11. Give daily attention to specific projects or tasks that will impact your desired outcome
12. Create a wealth plan (See: A Wealth Plan that Works)
13. Take one daily-inspired action toward your end-outcome

Go outside the box with your end-outcomes and your rules. They must assist you in shifting your beliefs, feelings and actions regarding money. And most importantly it must be FUN. Let the game begin!

http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/the-money-game

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Money Magnetism: 3 Rules To Attract Non-Stop Wealth Into Your Life
By Michael Lee


Money Magnetism Rule # 1: Know Exactly What You Want.

The first rule is to know specifically how much you want. Saying that you want to be rich or that you want to have a lot of money won’t really do you a lot of good. Why? Because the terms you used are so vague they can be interpreted in a number of ways.

The best way to attract money is to know the amount that you want. Say you want an increase in pay. Don’t just think about wanting to get a raise, think about that “500-dollar raise” you’re going to get. You can, of course, modify the amount to whatever you want. Just be as specific as possible.


Money Magnetism Rule # 2: Visualize Your Desires.

Remember that when visualizing, having a very vivid imagination can come quite in handy. If you have trouble concentrating, find a quiet place where you’re sure to have some semblance of peace.

Get into a comfortable position and see yourself living the good life. See yourself being happy and grateful with the fortunes you have amassed.

Other people like to listen to music while visualizing because some songs help them get into their desired state better. You can try that as well. Once you’re fully seated into your vision, let the emotions spring forth. Feel the thrill of buying a luxury car. Feel the happiness over that new designer bag.


Money Magnetism Rule # 3: Take It a Step Further.

At the peak of your vision, imagine yourself sending those feelings into the universe. There’s no right or wrong way to do this. Just do what feels right.

By sending your feelings over to the universe, you’re basically dictating how you want your life to pan out to it. As unbelievable as it sounds, we do have control over what happens in our life.


Money magnetism has been around for a long time now and yet there are so many people on this planet that are unaware of it. You can also do your part in sharing this powerful information with the rest of the world!


http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/mone ... -your-life

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Wealth And Prosperity: 3 Easy Tips To Attract More Money And Abundance
By Michael Lee

There are many simple ways to increase wealth and prosperity. You don’t always have to push yourself to the limit in order to attract the good things in life.

For easy tips to manifest more money and abundance into your life, read on!


Wealth and Prosperity Tip # 1: Don’t Be Afraid To Ask.

The path to riches starts with asking for it. Unfortunately, not everybody thinks so. Whenever I tell people about this, they merely shake their head in disbelief. But if you didn't ask, you will not receive. It's a universal principle.


Wealth and Prosperity Tip # 2: Avoid Negativity.

And therein lies the problem. Aside from their obvious disbelief, these people also dwell too much on the negative. Their focus is entirely on what they don’t have and what unfortunate fate has befallen them.

I have to work hard all day! I have a mountain of debt! Life is so unfair! If you really want to attract wealth and prosperity, you must banish these negative thoughts from your mind.

Instead, concentrate on what you’d like to have, what your dreams and hopes are, etc. Having a good imagination also helps. Visualize yourself already having the kind of life you want while taking advantage of opportunities that come your way.


Wealth and Prosperity Tip # 3: Tell Yourself That You Deserve It.

Money comes to those who successfully ask for it. However, people who are used to negativity all their life might suffer from a negativity relapse. I call this the deserving quotient.

All our lives, we’ve been told that life isn’t easy and that if we want something, we must work hard for it. The minute something good happens to us (without our usual sweat, blood and tears sacrifice), we feel undeserving.

And when you start feeling that way, the universe follows that train of thought and you’re back to square one again. So tell yourself you deserve it. You deserve it simply because you asked for it.


People have always sought after wealth and prosperity. Admitting the same to yourself will only help you become aware of how much power you have over your life.

Once you find the courage to ask for something, the universe will spring into motion and opportunities will lay themselves at your feet. Everything comes together. Everything falls into place. All you have to do is believe and seize the day.


http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/weal ... _abundance

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Manifest Money: 3 Simple Tips To Manifest More Money In Your Life By Michael Lee

You have the power to manifest money. It all has to do with the Law of Attraction. Never mind that you don’t have a stable job right now. Never mind that there is an economic crisis. They are not as important as your belief and mind power.

The important thing is that you program your inner self to attract wealth. You have the ability to manifest money if you would only allow yourself to achieve it. If you want to know how to harness that power, read on!


Manifest Money Tip # 1: Cast Aside Doubts.

You must first believe that you can do it, that you are a magnet for money.

Don’t let the usual “But that’s impossible” or “This isn’t for me” thoughts hinder you from getting what you want. These negative thoughts and emotions are what will keep you from attaining success.


Manifest Money Tip # 2: Decide How Much.

To attract money, you need to specify exactly how much you want. Do you want a 10% raise in your salary? Or maybe you want to generate a certain amount of cash for a vacation trip to Hawaii. Whatever the amount you wish to manifest, set your intention and concentrate on it.


Manifest Money Tip # 3: Focus On Feeling.

Think about how you would feel when you finally hit your target mark. The joy… The fulfillment… The gratitude… Close your eyes and concentrate on what it would be like to finally have the money in your hands. These emotions ultimately set the Law of attraction working for you. Your feelings hold tremendous power.


The Law of Attraction makes anything possible, including giving you the power to manifest money. Keep in mind that second guesses have no place in your life. They will only hinder you. Be decisive about the amount you want so the universe will know just how much you’ll be given. Focus on your emotions because they are your ticket to success.

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