Money 04 (Jan 14 - Dec 16)

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Prosperity – It's Not About Your Money – It's About Your Life

By Mr Twenty Twenty

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

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6 Ways to Think and Grow Rich

By T. Harv Eker

http://www.mindpowernews.com/6WaysRich.htm

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Give up trying so hard to get rich. Your money flies away before you know it, just like an eagle suddenly taking off.

Proverbs 23:4-5

Source: Life Changing Words

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7 Insane Excuses People Use That Prevent Them From Being Wealthy

By Kentin Waits

Source: Wisebread

http://www.thetradingreport.com/2015/03 ... g-wealthy/

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Ask the Universe for What You Want

Have you ever been working hard to find the answer to an important question and randomly stumbled upon the answer when you least expected it?

Have you ever been knee-deep in the struggle to follow your dreams, felt like quitting, and then received the small boost you needed to continue on the journey?

If this has happened to you, you’re not alone.

Millions of people all over the world have discovered they can ask the universe for what they want and receive the help they need through the principles of The Law of Attraction.

The good news is you can too.

You can Shape Your Life if you Have a Vision

If you’re like me and you have a vision of what you want your life to look like, it’s only natural to ask the universe to help you find the life you seek.

The universe is perfectly capable of delivering abundance, success and happiness to your very doorstep, but to get to that point requires consistent effort on your part.

Those who pursue their dreams as if their lives depend on it are usually the people who receive the help they need along the way.

Some call it random luck, but others believe it’s the universe doing its part to help an individual succeed.

That person may receive money from a stranger when they need to pay their mortgage, they may stumble upon an inspirational quote that helps them get through a challenging day, or they may get an invitation to a party when they need the boost of social interaction.

These people are not simply lucky, but they have learned they are powerful beyond measure.

They’ve also learned that if they truly desire something the universe can grant it to them if they put in the initial effort. Not only can the universe reward them with what they ask for, but they will also receive help in other ways, like the ways mentioned above.

This principle applies to you; this principle applies to me; this principle applies to everyone living in our world.

How do I Prepare to Ask the Universe for What I Want?

To truly gain access to all that the universe has to offer, you need to understand what it is you truly want out of life. If you have no idea what you want your life to be, how will you know when you’ve received what it is you’re seeking?

When you ask the universe for something, you are activating The Law of Attraction, and The Law of Attraction requires strong mental focus to work effectively.

If you’re having a difficult time pinpointing what you want your life to be, try reflecting deeply on your most significant life experiences.

Ask yourself questions like: What natural preferences have come about because of my life experiences?

What would I consider my greatest achievement up until this point?

Is there anyone in my life that I want to emulate, because I feel they embody the definition of success and abundance?

Once you outline your goals, your dreams and your aspirations, you need to make a plan for yourself.

The plan should cover everything that you are going to do to make great things happen in your life.

The other part should include everything you’re going to ask the universe for. Keep in mind that one part of the plan will not work without the other part. You need do to work and ask to achieve your dreams.

How Thoughts and Actions Work Together

Following the path to your dreams of abundance is simple in nature, but it also requires great mental strength.

Though you’ve planned out what you will do and what you will ask for, negative thoughts will undoubtedly come your way eventually, as they do to all of us.

However, your newly achieved manifestation of your life goals and dreams comes with an evolved perspective on negative thinking.

The harder you work and the more you ask the universe to help you become what you are meant to become, the greater power you’ll have against criticism and negative thinking.

Your desire to achieve your dreams will grow with time and you’ll remain aligned with the positive thoughts that you know will help you reach those dreams.

As you achieve the goals and dreams you’ve outlined you’ll begin to think of new goals and dreams you want to reach, and your ability to reach those new levels will be heightened because of your past experience.

Don’t be afraid to ask the universe for what you want, and don’t be afraid to do the work once you know what you want out of life.

There are great things waiting for you down the road. All you need to do is ask and be prepared to put in the time.

Source: The Abundance Project

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Ask the Universe for What You Want

Have you ever been working hard to find the answer to an important question and randomly stumbled upon the answer when you least expected it?

Have you ever been knee-deep in the struggle to follow your dreams, felt like quitting, and then received the small boost you needed to continue on the journey?

If this has happened to you, you’re not alone.

Millions of people all over the world have discovered they can ask the universe for what they want and receive the help they need through the principles of The Law of Attraction.

The good news is you can too.

You can Shape Your Life if you Have a Vision

If you’re like me and you have a vision of what you want your life to look like, it’s only natural to ask the universe to help you find the life you seek.

The universe is perfectly capable of delivering abundance, success and happiness to your very doorstep, but to get to that point requires consistent effort on your part.

Those who pursue their dreams as if their lives depend on it are usually the people who receive the help they need along the way.

Some call it random luck, but others believe it’s the universe doing its part to help an individual succeed.

That person may receive money from a stranger when they need to pay their mortgage, they may stumble upon an inspirational quote that helps them get through a challenging day, or they may get an invitation to a party when they need the boost of social interaction.

These people are not simply lucky, but they have learned they are powerful beyond measure.

They’ve also learned that if they truly desire something the universe can grant it to them if they put in the initial effort. Not only can the universe reward them with what they ask for, but they will also receive help in other ways, like the ways mentioned above.

This principle applies to you; this principle applies to me; this principle applies to everyone living in our world.

How do I Prepare to Ask the Universe for What I Want?

To truly gain access to all that the universe has to offer, you need to understand what it is you truly want out of life. If you have no idea what you want your life to be, how will you know when you’ve received what it is you’re seeking?

When you ask the universe for something, you are activating The Law of Attraction, and The Law of Attraction requires strong mental focus to work effectively.

If you’re having a difficult time pinpointing what you want your life to be, try reflecting deeply on your most significant life experiences.

Ask yourself questions like: What natural preferences have come about because of my life experiences?

What would I consider my greatest achievement up until this point?

Is there anyone in my life that I want to emulate, because I feel they embody the definition of success and abundance?

Once you outline your goals, your dreams and your aspirations, you need to make a plan for yourself.

The plan should cover everything that you are going to do to make great things happen in your life.

The other part should include everything you’re going to ask the universe for. Keep in mind that one part of the plan will not work without the other part. You need do to work and ask to achieve your dreams.

How Thoughts and Actions Work Together

Following the path to your dreams of abundance is simple in nature, but it also requires great mental strength.

Though you’ve planned out what you will do and what you will ask for, negative thoughts will undoubtedly come your way eventually, as they do to all of us.

However, your newly achieved manifestation of your life goals and dreams comes with an evolved perspective on negative thinking.

The harder you work and the more you ask the universe to help you become what you are meant to become, the greater power you’ll have against criticism and negative thinking.

Your desire to achieve your dreams will grow with time and you’ll remain aligned with the positive thoughts that you know will help you reach those dreams.

As you achieve the goals and dreams you’ve outlined you’ll begin to think of new goals and dreams you want to reach, and your ability to reach those new levels will be heightened because of your past experience.

Don’t be afraid to ask the universe for what you want, and don’t be afraid to do the work once you know what you want out of life.

There are great things waiting for you down the road. All you need to do is ask and be prepared to put in the time.

Source: The Abundance Project

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How Your Emotions Determine Your Riches

By Puja Shah

http://projectyourself.com/blog/how-you ... ur-riches/

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3 tips to attracting more money


Tip 1- Be confident in yourself and your abilities.

I recently received a letter from one of my students, who expressed how tired she was from working 12 hours a day, everyday. Despite her 15+ years of experience in her field, she was still struggling to make ends meet.

When I asked her how much she was charging for her services, I realized exactly where the problem was. She wasn’t asking her clients for the money she deserved because she wasn’t confident enough to do so.

When you have low self-esteem, you can’t fulfill your dreams and desires. And when you lack self-love and creativity, you can’t come up with solutions that will help you overcome challenges.

Believe in yourself and ask for the money amount that matches your skill set and experience! People around you will notice your confidence and soon you’ll be attracting the money you deserve.


Tip 2- Go after your dream instead.

Instead of asking yourself today, how can I make money? Try asking, how can my product or service help someone?

Shifting your mindset from chasing money to making a difference in someone’s life, is the key to attracting more money as you’re serving people and helping them will raise your positive abundance vibration.


Tip 3- Learn the universal laws.

You don’t need to have special skills, a ton of money, a great education or experience to realize your biggest dreams.

The most skilled money manifestors in the world have simply mastered a series of universal laws.

Remember that money is energy and sometimes it only takes a shift in thinking, not a shift in circumstances.


Source: Mind Movies

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"Rule No. 1: Never lose money.

Rule No. 2: Never forget rule no. 1."

- Warren Buffett

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How Ben Franklin Started With Nothing and Became Wealthy By Richard Saunders

It’s easy to get distracted by the newest and flashiest 'business advice' from Silicon Valley or Fortune magazine. But in reality we should be looking to the proven past rather than today’s uncertain business environment. Often the most practical information can be taken from a simple history lesson.

Take today’s lesson for example. You’ll find incredible value in the origin story of Ben Franklin, America’s founding father, and first millionaire.

Franklin was the youngest son of 17 children. His father was a poor candle-maker. He simply couldn’t afford to supply his youngest son with opportunities early in life. Franklin decided that it was up to him to make his own way in the world.

But things didn’t come easy for young Ben. First, he spent five unhappy years toiling as a printing apprentice for his older brother, James. Back in those days, printing was hard work. Franklin was responsible for managing and moving the printing press plates which was tedious and extremely heavy.

Not surprisingly, Ben wasn’t happy with this arrangement. His very own brother was so jealous of Ben’s talents and intellect that he repressed and scolded Ben constantly. In frustration and despair, Ben broke the law of the colonies and ran away from his apprenticeship.

He had to bribe a ship captain to take him to Philadelphia and keep quiet about it. He landed there with three shillings in his pocket and rags on his back. But it was there that he established a printing shop of his own which in turn lead to him moving into other related industries, becoming an authority in the printing market.

He then retired at 42. And, as they say, the rest is history. But how did he do it? He used this simple “pre-tirement” secret to building wealth.
What he discovered is not new, but it is hard for some to stomach. He understood that he was on his own, just like everyone is.
Understanding this simple concept helped him build his robust and enjoyable “pre-tirement.”

You see, Franklin knew he was on his own, so he didn’t invest his money in things he didn’t understand. When Franklin arrived in Philadelphia, the city was ravaged by the South Sea Bubble. A group of speculators sold stock in a company and hyped it up. The stock prices went soaring until people came to their senses. Many folks lost piles of wealth and bankruptcies throughout the entire British Empire sky-rocketed. Franklin saw this in Philadelphia and he vowed never to simply trust the financial judgment of others.

In fact, the South Sea Bubble was scarily similar to the Tech Bubble. But too few learned their lesson from it.

Ben Franklin didn’t invest in the “hottest” stock or the most popular bonds, instead he built his wealth rapidly by investing in what he knew and understood.

He knew printing very well. So as soon as he saved enough, he opened his own printing shop. Then, from printing, he invested his money in publishing his own newspaper.

After the newspaper was gushing profits, Franklin turned to the most popular style of books of the day: Almanacs. Hence, he started printing Poor Richard’s Almanack.

His newspaper and books brought him fame and he used his connections to secure a contract to print the colony’s paper-money.
After that he won the contract to print official documents including court papers and royal proclamations.

All of his business and investing was tied to printing and publishing. Unlike most wealthy colonists, he didn’t follow the “hot stocks” that traded in Paris and London. Instead, he invested in what he knew. And he knew printing.

After he printed and published as much as he could in Philadelphia, Franklin opened printing franchises in the other colonies. He would provide capital and expertise, and younger printers would supply the sweat equity.

After he began opening up franchises, then he used his wealth and connections to become the Postmaster. This allowed him to get his newspapers out faster than the competitors and helped him build his core printing business.

Finally, he used his newspapers to sell his various inventions like bifocals and the Franklin stove.

What Should You Take From This?

Understand that when you’re trying to build wealth, don’t stray too far from the expert knowledge you’ve already acquired. Invest in what you know.
Don’t simply buy mutual funds or equities your financial planner tells you to invest in. Now you might be saying, “but he’s an expert and I should trust his expertise.” Whatever you gain by consulting his increased knowledge, you lose by not learning how to do it yourself.

That’s why you should build wealth by investing in things you know and understand. Also, that means you’ll know more about those investments than any advisor does anyway.

Here’s how you can apply Franklin’s wealth-building strategy:
1. Think about the business you’re in. You know your industry well. You go to trade shows, you read industry publications and you’ve got a network of contacts that share the gossip with you.
2. Use that information to analyze investment opportunities in that space and capitalize on the unfair advantage your superior knowledge brings.
3. Along with that, you should look for weak spots in your industry. Think about what major problems aren’t getting solved. Think about the problems your company and its competitors face. Can you build your own small side company to solve those problems? Or can you form a consultancy that helps companies solve those problems?
4. If so, you can quickly create a low-risk business that will ensure you’ll be able to retire with lots of cash flowing in.
5. Don’t listen to anybody who tells you that you need an “expert” to help you build the retirement of your dreams. Nobody will manage your wealth with more care and attention than you.

Warren Buffett learned this lesson. It’s the key to his investment wealth. He calls it the “circle of competence.” And that circle helped him make a fortune by investing in what he knew and understood: insurance stocks.

Here’s what Buffett said about it:

“There’s a whole bunch of things I don’t know a thing about. I just stay away from those. I stay within what I call my circle of competence.”
Buffett understood Ben Franklin’s “pre-tirement” secret. And it made him a fortune. Odds are you won’t become as wealthy as Buffett, but you can certainly use it to build a healthy and wealthy retirement.

If you only get one thing from this article, remember Ben Franklin’s secret: you’re on your own.

Source: ETR