What goes on in our minds affects everything, and I mean everything, including how much money we have.
I know this for a fact because when I first started out, I worked hard, but I just couldn’t build a profitable business. Then, one day, a family friend told me that rich people have a certain mindset and to be successful, I needed to adopt that mindset, too.
With nothing to lose, I dove into studying the psychology of the wealthiest people in the world. My advice-giver was right — rich people really do think differently!
I began modeling them, and you know what? It worked! I started a retail fitness store that did so well, I opened nine more. A mere two-and-a-half years later, I sold the business for $1.6 million.
Since mastering my mind, I’ve become a multi-multi-multi-multi-millionaire. And not only that, I’m happier, healthier, and have more time to spend with my family.
So, friends, I can tell you for sure that mastering your mind WILL change your life.
Need more proof? I’ve got plenty.
Read on below as I share some of the most frequent thoughts that keep people from getting rich, and some examples of well-known figures who overcame those same thoughts to become extremely successful.
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Thought #1: “I might fail.”
Did you know Bill Gates’ first company was a total bust? He and his friend Paul Allen started a company called Traf-O-Data. Their goal was to end traffic jams. Unfortunately, their device failed during the demo, and their business went down with it.
The good news is their mindset was right: instead of wallowing in despair, they learned from their mistakes, looked for new opportunities, and kept believing they could be the best software creators out there.
They formed Microsoft a couple years later, and that company led to Bill becoming the youngest billionaire ever. I’d say it worked out okay, wouldn’t you?
You may be wondering, “Harv, why’d you tell a story where failure actually happened? That doesn’t make me feel better!“
It’s because Bill never let fear of failure — or even actual failure — stop him.
Like the Energizer Bunny, he just kept going, and, man, did he win big time. That’s what a successful entrepreneur does.
Let’s be real. It’s possible and even likely that you’ll have some form of failure in your work. But it’s also possible you’ll succeed — maybe even beyond your wildest imagination!
Mastering your mind is the most powerful thing you can do to steer yourself down the road to success!
This is something I explain in more detail in my free web class, “Don’t Believe A Thought You Think.” Click here to learn more.
Bill Gates never let fear of failure — or even actual failure — stop him. He acted in spite of fear.
Thought #2: “I don’t have the time or energy for something new.”
J.K. (Jo) Rowling started writing the first Harry Potter book as a single, divorced, depressed mom on welfare. She was at rock bottom, but she knew — knew — she was supposed to tell Harry’s story.
So whenever Jo could, she lugged her typewriter (and often her young daughter) to coffee shops, and she wrote. Then she sent queries to 13 publishers until one finally said yes.
Jo’s determined, disciplined mindset helped her push through all the obstacles seemingly — and notice I said seemingly — in her way.
Now her net worth is $650 million, the Harry Potter books make up seven of the top ten all-time best-sellers, and her stories have been turned into movies, theme parks, and more.
Bottom line?
With some creativity and willpower, you really can find the time and energy to make your dreams come true.
Thought #3: “People will think I’m crazy.”
Have you ever taken a Disney vacation?
If so, that was possible because Walt Disney ignored all the people who said he was nuts to even think about building Disneyland.
Walt just didn’t care. He plowed ahead and invested his own money into the project.
Six decades later, there are over 500 Disney resorts, hotels, cruises, and adventures. If that’s not enough inspiration to dismiss the doubters in your life, I don’t know what is.
When you stop caring about other people’s opinions — and that scared, cynical voice in your head — it’s much easier to be successful.
The good news is that I can teach you how. Keep reading to find out more!
Thought #4: “I can’t.”
Everyone knows Helen Keller went blind and deaf as a toddler. Then Annie Sullivan entered the picture, taught Helen American Sign Language, and the rest, as they say, is history.
But do you know the full story?
Helen also learned Braille and even how to speak. She became fluent in English, French, German, Italian, and Latin. She could write block letters and “listen” to people by feeling their mouths with her hands. She was the first deafblind person to earn a bachelor’s degree (cum laude!), and she went on to become a successful writer, activist, and speaker who traveled to 35 countries. She started her own charity and co-founded the ACLU. And she even performed a little vaudeville!
I know “I can’t” may be a frequent flier inside your mind, but I also know most of the time it’s wrong.
If Helen Keller can do so much without being able to see or hear, there’s no doubt you can be a success, too! Yes or yes?
How To Change Your Thoughts & Create A Life You Love
I hope you’re feeling inspired right now!
And it’s really true…
No matter which thoughts are keeping you stuck, you can master your mind and achieve your wildest dreams and biggest life goals. I know because I did it, and so have thousands of my students.
I want that for you, too, so I created a free — yes, free — life-changing online class called,
“Don’t Believe A Thought You Think.”
On this free web class, you’ll learn what’s behind those thoughts that are holding you back, plus tons of my tried-and-true tricks for building a life filled with more money, greater freedom, better relationships, and even improved health.
You wouldn’t have read this far if you weren’t ready, so go ahead and save your seat now!
On this web class, you’ll also learn:
- How to increase your inner strength and confidence to take on any challenge that stands in the way of reaching your peak potential.
- How to become incredibly trustworthy using T. Harv Eker’s universal law so that you don’t only trust yourself, but also gain respect and trust from others.
- How to unleash your “inner warrior” and empower yourself to take unconditional action in spite of your fears, doubts, barriers, and obstacles.
- How to become crystal clear about what you want, need, and deserve, so you can actually achieve your goals (instead of just dreaming about them).
Click here to register and select a date and time that works best for you. See you there!
What did you think about the ideas above? Are you mastering your mind and controlling the thoughts that may be preventing you from living a happier, healthier, more successful life? Leave a comment below!
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Julio cesar says
Buen día! Me parece excelente! A ptecticar!
Nwachukwu says
Awesome. you are a master…i’m feeling so inspired to live my dreams.
Jessica F Jones says
Love it! Thanks Harv!
Josue says
Harv no sabes lo agradecido que estoy me cambiaste la vida hace un tiempo vengo leyendo tu libro, tus blog y asintiendo tus clases en linea, creo firmemente que pronto alcanzare el exito siendo la persona que debo ser y nos conoceremos en persona para asi poder dar las gracias frente a frente Dios te bendiga nunca dejes de contagiar ese positivismo unico e irradiar felicidad y hacer que todo parezca tan simple como respirar te admiro y te bendigo , saludos Josue
Sanju says
Great….. I am feeling very excited…. Very helpful for all of us….
Cristian Oprea says
Great!… I am an I can’t person, and hardly I overcome this!
Cuong says
awesome! thanks again
Khumbulani Ndlovu says
Great stuff. lm not good with audio.Is there a book where l can read this?
MikeAshton says
Awesome it’s all making sense now
Teresa says
Absolutely everything your saying is true. I would say I’m leaning towards #4. Been told all my life that I’m just okay – I know I’m so much more than ‘okay’ and I don’t need to prove this to anyone – I just need to keep my mind in check, true and true (see I am listening to you – lol).
Money is a tremendous block – eager to take your course soon
DAN says
GOOD STUFF!!! The issue here is you’ve got to keep practicing these steps hourly, daily, weekly, monthly to you have them down pat and figured out.!
Taj Muhammad says
Awesome Harv, you are always inspiring. I am an ” I cannot” type of person but you have really given me a great hope. Thanks
Iris P. says
Dear Harv
Thanks to the MMI Berlin I could participate at last October, I got back on my way of
“I CAN, IF I REALLY WANT IT!”….this MY mindset was lost for a long, long time….
AND you know what? The occasion to get to know the MMI came up to me in the very right moment that I had just lost my job!
After the MMI and I still confirm this, I was really GRATEFUL HAVING LOST my job before. Why?
If else, I would never even have considered to get to THE MMI due to time limits depending on the job.
Thanks to the MMI I looked into my very very deep inside and in the end, I decided to follow a new way.
I did no longer want to do any job that doesn’t even interest me only for survival, year by year….only with a fair salary I’m considering it for a determined time
AND moreover:
I raised up the minimum income level for myself as 1 condition to apply for a job or less….the previous amount of 2’400EUR I already set up to 2’600 or 2’800 EUR /monthly and 40 hours-week,
And so I started ONLY considering job offers from the employment office that at least had a 3’000 to 3’500 EUR salary monthly….and obviously the universe works for me…in December 2019 I received an offer with 3’300 EUR/monthly 35 hours-week!
JUST much better than any offer before……So I applied, even if it was a totally new working area to me.
In my application I ASKERD for 3’500 EUR salary…. I only got a confirmation mail so far asking for my patience….the decision is still pending…
Then I booked your ‘Business Secrets Course’ which I’m still following and I did the first 2 modules that were definitely enthusiastic motivation and also surprising due to simple things that we just need to consider in the communication with others!
I loved your negotiation example with suggestions for volume discount due to the fact that you were being 6 items ALL AT ONCE!I enjoyed it so much when you talked about your acquisition of 4 t-shirts + 2 pair of jeans and how you got the discount in the end!
I kept this in mind and will practice it whenever I see an occasion for it!
I’m going to start module 3 now and I’m just so excited of its content.
Thanks for sharing all this useful information and experience!
Best regards,
Iris
Dorothy says
Good morning, T. Harv Ecker.
Thank you so much for : dont believe a thought you think.
I am more positive in my thinking!
Lawrence Msopa says
Thank you T. Harv Eker, I am inspired so much!
Chiwisa says
Sperctacular, so inspiring this is getting in my veins.
Takudzwa says
Thank you so much guys, I’m Totally Inspired