Everyone has
the same opportunity to acquire wealth.
The biggest thing holding
back most people from striking it big are their thoughts, beliefs and
philosophies about money. The differences between how the wealthy and the
middle class look at money are as extreme as they are numerous. It’s as if the
two groups are living on completely different planets. The secrets are-:
1. THE
WEALTHY FOCUS ON EARNING.
The masses focus on how to
protect and hoard their money. The wealthy also know saving is important. But
they know earning money is even more important. Most people are more concerned
with the modest gains they accumulate from their savings and investments than
they are with using their billion-dollar minds to create a fortune. Instead of
focusing on clipping coupons and living frugally, the wealthy reject the
nickel-and-dime thinking of the masses and focus their mental energy where it
belongs: on the big money.
2. THE
WEALTHY USE LEVERAGE.
In the minds of millionaires,
leverage is everything. The wealthy strategically focus their efforts on the
most profitable areas of their businesses while leveraging their contacts,
credibility, and resources to maximize the results of every action they take.
The middle class sees hard work as a badge of honor. The wealthy sees success
as a more important badge of honor.
Think about what you were
taught about hard work growing up. If you’re not exactly raking in the money,
make a decision to let go of any limiting beliefs you have about hard work, and
start thinking about how you can use leverage to become more successful.
3. THE
WEALTHY THINK ABOUT MONEY IN NON-LINEAR TERMS.
The masses trade time for
money. This creates the belief that making money is a linear process directly
connected to time. The average person believes the only way to earn more money
— with the exception of raises and bonuses — is to work more hours.
Millionaires know big money
requires thinking about it in non-linear terms. They are masters at generating
money through ideas that solve problems. They realize there is no limit to
ideas; therefore, there is no limit to how much money they can earn. Fortunes
can be created almost overnight with the right idea at the right time, but only
if the creator understands this non-linear phenomenon.
4. THE
WEALTHY SEE MONEY THROUGH THE EYES OF LOGIC.
The wealthy see money for
what it is and what it’s not, all through the eyes of logic. Unfortunately, few
people are able to think about money without clouding the subject with negative
emotions, which come from dozens of middle-class beliefs that are ingrained in
our minds when we are young. Emotions have a useful place in our lives.
But when it comes to thinking
about money, put your emotions on the shelf and let reason be your guide. When
you stop thinking about money through the eyes of emotion, you are free of the
psychological chains binding you and free to earn all you can. Decide today to
use logic to dictate your financial strategies and emotion to motivate yourself
to stick to it.
5. THE
WEALTHY BELIEVE BEING RICH IS A RIGHT.
The average person believes
being rich is a privilege awarded only to lucky people. World-class thinkers
know in a capitalist country they have the right to be rich if they’re willing
to create massive value for others. They believe if they make life better or
easier for others, it’s their right to be rich. They’re always thinking of new
ways to build a mousetrap — and are often scorned by the masses for being
materialistic, self-absorbed and greedy.
The great ones believe they
have the right to be as rich as the value they create. Stop believing self-made
millionaires are just lucky. Start believing you are worth every dollar you
earn and more.
The most important thing to
remember about money is that regardless of your education level, IQ score, or
performance in school, you have everything it takes to become a millionaire and
earn all your desire. Stop thinking about money in terms of fear and scarcity,
and start thinking about it through the eyes of freedom, possibility,
opportunity and abundance.
If you’re rich, keep thinking
the way you’re thinking. If not, maybe it’s time to change the way you think
about money.
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