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 …Continue Reading
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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 …Continue Reading
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 …Continue Reading
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 …Continue Reading
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 …Continue Reading