This blog started out as a step by step process. To get the best benefit, go back to the February 2011 posts and start with "Set Yourself Free". So very glad you stopped by.
You can make excuses, or you can take action, but you can't do both. You don't have money, you don't have time, your scared, your an introvert, you don't have skills and the list goes on and on. There are movies and books and articles and interviews with all kinds of people who have overcome insurmountable obstacles. If your knocked down, stand up. If your suffering from depression here's an ah ha moment. When it's all about you, it's hard to overcome. When you start looking beyond yourself and look to help those who are less fortunate than you, and yes there are people less fortunate than you, you start finding a world of hope and opportunity like never before.
When I first started this blog I said only 3 % will take the challenge. Be one of the remarkable few who take up the challenge and see where it takes you. The world is begging for ideas and new innovations. You could be one who makes such a difference that you even find it hard to believe yourself.
Are you one who has to see it to believe it? As Dr. Phil says, "How's that working for ya?" Be the one that believes it and then sees it. Write down your visions and go for it!
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
Risky Business
This blog started out as a step by step process. To get the best benefit, go back to the February 2011 posts and start with "Set Yourself Free". So very glad you stopped by.
What do you consider risky? A lot of people put money into mutual funds thinking it is a safe choice. I have put some time into learning a little about investing and the stock market. I am by no means an expert, but I was shocked to learn that when you put your money into investment programs, they use all of your money, your cut of the gains is only about 25%. The investment company keeps the other 75% which you don't know about and then often charge a commision or maintenance fee for keeping up with your account. Over a year you might have increased your investment by what? 6% on a good year? You say you are not a risk taker?
You've just put up your money that you get no immediate reward from with no guarantee that your money is going to make a profit or even stay above a loss. Your risk is huge, the investment company's risk is 0. I've climbed out of that box and found a better, much less risky way to invest my money. I used my list as the map.
What do you consider risky? A lot of people put money into mutual funds thinking it is a safe choice. I have put some time into learning a little about investing and the stock market. I am by no means an expert, but I was shocked to learn that when you put your money into investment programs, they use all of your money, your cut of the gains is only about 25%. The investment company keeps the other 75% which you don't know about and then often charge a commision or maintenance fee for keeping up with your account. Over a year you might have increased your investment by what? 6% on a good year? You say you are not a risk taker?
You've just put up your money that you get no immediate reward from with no guarantee that your money is going to make a profit or even stay above a loss. Your risk is huge, the investment company's risk is 0. I've climbed out of that box and found a better, much less risky way to invest my money. I used my list as the map.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
The Need for Speed
This blog started out as a step by step process. To get the best benefit, go back to the February 2011 posts and start with "Set Yourself Free". So very glad you stopped by.
I am always, always thirsty for knowledge. I have read hundreds of books, I have listened to hundreds of CDs on finances, stock investing, diets, dealing with others and their thought processes, starting a business, marketing, everything under the sun. About 10 years ago, I went to a program at church about concurring debt. The just of it was to live frugally, never buy anything new, snowball your debt, only give generously to the church, and once you get out of debt live below your means and save, save, save. I tried that, I was mizerable, my children have missed out on tons of experiences, and guess what, over 6 years we got...NOWHERE!
This plan doesn't take into account medical expenses which will eat you up with just one emergency visit to the hospital. We were back at square one in an instant after 6 years. That's when I really got serious about thinking outside of the box. Sure, that program can work for some people but it didn't work for us. Where there is this school of thought, there is another school of thought and that is money and opportunity is in abundance for those who are willing to take SOME risk, explore and educate themselves on things they are weak in knowledge about. Once you have some knowledge, continue learning but start taking action on something even if it causes a little fear. You can either live with financial shackles all your life or you can open your mind to multiple sources of income that increases the quality of life to the level you CHOOSE.
I still give graciously to my church, I am a giver, I have a servants heart. I don't want to be rich to hoard it up and save myself, I want to have the power to give and share and offer hope to those who are where I was. But that's where I draw my line in the sand.
I have a limited time to get things done. I might get wiped off the face of the earth tomorrow and not get to see the vision I have for you to develop into reality. That is why I have the sense of urgency and I hope that you do too. I 've lost 6 years I won't get back, how many have you lost? If you will make your 100 list, I will show you how to make your life design reality.
I love everyone, whether they choose to challenge themselves or not, but if you are the person who wants more, do it. Procratination is a disease in my book. Get with it!
Tomorrow I am going to start sharing with you some of the boxes I have BURNED!
I am always, always thirsty for knowledge. I have read hundreds of books, I have listened to hundreds of CDs on finances, stock investing, diets, dealing with others and their thought processes, starting a business, marketing, everything under the sun. About 10 years ago, I went to a program at church about concurring debt. The just of it was to live frugally, never buy anything new, snowball your debt, only give generously to the church, and once you get out of debt live below your means and save, save, save. I tried that, I was mizerable, my children have missed out on tons of experiences, and guess what, over 6 years we got...NOWHERE!
This plan doesn't take into account medical expenses which will eat you up with just one emergency visit to the hospital. We were back at square one in an instant after 6 years. That's when I really got serious about thinking outside of the box. Sure, that program can work for some people but it didn't work for us. Where there is this school of thought, there is another school of thought and that is money and opportunity is in abundance for those who are willing to take SOME risk, explore and educate themselves on things they are weak in knowledge about. Once you have some knowledge, continue learning but start taking action on something even if it causes a little fear. You can either live with financial shackles all your life or you can open your mind to multiple sources of income that increases the quality of life to the level you CHOOSE.
I still give graciously to my church, I am a giver, I have a servants heart. I don't want to be rich to hoard it up and save myself, I want to have the power to give and share and offer hope to those who are where I was. But that's where I draw my line in the sand.
I have a limited time to get things done. I might get wiped off the face of the earth tomorrow and not get to see the vision I have for you to develop into reality. That is why I have the sense of urgency and I hope that you do too. I 've lost 6 years I won't get back, how many have you lost? If you will make your 100 list, I will show you how to make your life design reality.
I love everyone, whether they choose to challenge themselves or not, but if you are the person who wants more, do it. Procratination is a disease in my book. Get with it!
Tomorrow I am going to start sharing with you some of the boxes I have BURNED!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Streeeeetch!
This blog started out as a step by step process. To get the best benefit, go back to the February 2011 posts and start with "Set Yourself Free". So very glad you stopped by.
I have been so busy with new exciting things that have been happening the past few days. They can all be directly linked to my list. I'm telling you, you have to do this. I wish so badly that the people that I have been talking to would share their comments on my blog but they are a little reluctant. I had someone say that making the list didn't make any sense to them, but now that they have, not doing it doesn't make sense. They are starting to make vocal some of the things on their lists resulting in positive action due to sharing information with others who share common interests. When we had the list party the other night, I had someone there who said they had thought about some stuff but didn't have many ideas. When we started sharing things off of each others list as a group, she started writing lots of things. When we got to the charitable part, she had 10 things in record time. Within an hour, she had over 50 things. Yeah!
The next thing we will be doing is playing a game called CashFlow designed by Robert Kiyosaki. It is another key component in getting your mind opened to figuring out where streams of money can come from to help you accomplish the things that mean the most to you. Go back to my second blog and look once again at the different categories to break your list down. Think about what things you want for your children to make their lives run smoothly. Things like tutoring, or making sure you have a will. This list isn't about just being shallow and greedy, it's about discovering what truly means the most to you and taking steps towards seeing those things become reality. Take a deep breath and then stretch you brain. Think, think, think!
I have been so busy with new exciting things that have been happening the past few days. They can all be directly linked to my list. I'm telling you, you have to do this. I wish so badly that the people that I have been talking to would share their comments on my blog but they are a little reluctant. I had someone say that making the list didn't make any sense to them, but now that they have, not doing it doesn't make sense. They are starting to make vocal some of the things on their lists resulting in positive action due to sharing information with others who share common interests. When we had the list party the other night, I had someone there who said they had thought about some stuff but didn't have many ideas. When we started sharing things off of each others list as a group, she started writing lots of things. When we got to the charitable part, she had 10 things in record time. Within an hour, she had over 50 things. Yeah!
The next thing we will be doing is playing a game called CashFlow designed by Robert Kiyosaki. It is another key component in getting your mind opened to figuring out where streams of money can come from to help you accomplish the things that mean the most to you. Go back to my second blog and look once again at the different categories to break your list down. Think about what things you want for your children to make their lives run smoothly. Things like tutoring, or making sure you have a will. This list isn't about just being shallow and greedy, it's about discovering what truly means the most to you and taking steps towards seeing those things become reality. Take a deep breath and then stretch you brain. Think, think, think!
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