The idea that life is not all about the money might sound ironic coming from someone who believes whole-heartedly in the benefits of being rich. However, forget about getting out of debt, paying bills, buying nice things, etc. While that stuff’s great, at the end of it all you’re not going to give a damn about your credit rating. In fact, money’s going to be the last thing on … [Read more...]
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How to Serve Others by Becoming Rich
You’d be amazed how many people think being rich will make their lives worse. They fear that people will focus only on their money, but this subtle yet profound fear keeps people from the truth: it’s good to be rich! Not just for the lifestyle, but because in the end, being rich makes us into better people while giving us the opportunity to serve others. Don't Just Serve … [Read more...]
How to Love Yourself and Why It’s Crucial to Happiness and Success
I’ve spent the better portion of my life, over 40 years, in high-achievement mode. I’ve definitely been trained to prepare, think, be logical, and fight. I've been the warrior, ready to do whatever it takes. Yet, the more I learn about the Wizard in me, the more I learn about being in the present moment, and the better I do. Now, I have less stress and negative thoughts than I … [Read more...]
The Power of Gratitude: Avoid the Scarcity Model
"Be grateful." We hear this phrase all the time in a community of fellow seekers. After all, we all want to grow our financial success, and we all want to achieve spiritual peace. However, in these quests, we can lose track of what we already have. Throughout all of life's highs and lows, this motto reminds us of the power of gratitude. No matter where we are in life, there is … [Read more...]
Breaking Down The Belief That Money Changes Everything
As a teacher who strives to help others embrace financial freedom, I've heard a lot of conceptions about the rich and money in general. Chief among them? The belief that money changes everything about a person — and usually for the worst. Most recently, this idea was brought up again by one of my students, so I thought I would address it today. Busting the Myth That Money … [Read more...]
There’s No Such Thing As An Average Millionaire Mind
In athletics or any career that requires an edge, I've heard the mantra, "Go hard or go home." While it may sound harsh, this short phrase reveals the secret of a millionaire mind. When it comes to making it big financially, there's no middle ground or room for mediocrity. Instead, you have to go hard — or go home and acknowledge that wealth isn't for you. Why There's No … [Read more...]
How Managing Money Can Make or Break a Relationship
How do you manage a relationship when your partner is not looking for financial freedom and you are? When your partner is the spender in the relationship, things can get thrown out of sync. In fact, managing money in general when in a partnership — especially when your partner has a different idea of financial freedom — can be hard. However, I'm here to help you through these … [Read more...]
Think Rich, Get Rich: Is It Really That Simple?
For a long time, I struggled with business ventures that fell through and shattered my confidence. With each misstep, it felt like I was getting further and further away from my goals of financial security and success. In fact, I might have never succeeded if I didn't get this crucial piece of advice: You have to think rich to get rich. Don't know what I mean? Find out more … [Read more...]
Going After What You Really Want With a Purpose Driven Life
Purpose and desire aren’t mutually exclusive. In fact, you can become rich by adding value to others lives through executing your individual, unique mission which starts the cycle of having purpose drive life. Through it, your desire for wealth exists not just for the sake of success alone — instead, all that you accomplish is done for a reason. Leading a Purpose-Driven … [Read more...]
Rich People Problems And The Difficulty Of Switching Mindsets
While I rarely get asked what it's really like to be rich, I think it's one of the best questions you could pose. It's important to examine how wealth changes the way we look at the world and our problems. Suffice to say, your mind still worries over inconveniences in your life. Of course, rich people problems are very different from those experiencing financial hardship. … [Read more...]
