Thursday, September 6, 2007

This “Millionaire Analysis” is a roadmap for success, designed to enable you to discern your monetary strengths and understand your financial ambitions. Written in the first person, you will become a part of the message, literally woven into its financially empowering fabric. Let’s begin.
My journey to a million dollar net worth begins with me knowing where I am at this precise moment. This Millionaire Analysis is comparable to a roadmap for success that is designed to enable me to discern my monetary strengths and understand my financial ambitions.
This Millionaire Analysis asks twenty questions that help me get to the truth of who I really am. Each question must be answered wholeheartedly. The deeper I can dig into my psyche, the stronger the analytical groundwork I shall be performing in the construction of my financial foundation.
After writing the answers to these twenty questions, I shall wake earlier, energized and raring to go. This is because I will comprehend my purpose for living and I will be eager to perform the transformational actions that will be an indelible part of my new life.
1. If I could attain one monumental objective during my lifetime, with financial and time constraints not being factors, what would this one objective be?
Here I should write the one overriding aspiration that lights my motivational fires and keeps them burning brighter than anything else could ever do. This one aim must be so awe-inspiring that my passion for its attainment will remain eternally strong.
2. What are the three main obstacles preventing me from attaining this one monumental objective right now?
Here I should list the three greatest challenges to realizing this grandest of goals for my life. I must know what triad of seemingly insurmountable obstacles stand between me and my destination, ostensibly blocking the way to the fulfillment of this tremendous intention.
3. Am I crystal clear on what is my life’s ultimate purpose and, if so, what is it?
This question requires me to plan a mighty purpose for my life, a purpose in which I make a significant contribution to the world and vastly enrich my life and the lives of other people.
4. In how many ways is the life I presently lead a full expression of my life’s ultimate purpose?
This is a reality check to see what I am currently doing to manifest the abundant lifestyle of an ‘Empowered Millionaire’ that I seek. In answer to this question, I need to write the multiplicity of ways that demonstrate my present actions are in alignment with my life’s most vibrant mission.
5. How many income streams do I presently have?
Empowered Millionaires focus on generating vast wealth through multiple income sources, as opposed to having a singular career or just one business that produces a solitary income. They also focus on developing residual income streams that flow 24 hours a day.
6. What is my current net worth?
My ‘net worth’ is how much I own — my assets (such as cash in the bank, property and land, stocks and bonds) — minus how much I owe — my liabilities (such as debts, loans, mortgages). If I desire to have a million dollar net worth, my assets must exceed my liabilities by at least one million dollars.
7. What is the status of my existing savings & investments?
Empowered Millionaires clearly understand why they must have solid savings and investment plans. They are focused on accumulating income-producing assets — assets that generate cash flow, such as rental properties, licensing and royalties, and stocks that pay regular dividends.
8. What will be my net worth at retirement?
Wishful thinking will not get me to the destination of abundant prosperity as an Empowered Millionaire. If my aim is to have one million dollars as my net worth at my chosen retirement age, I must know precisely where I am in the five critical areas of: My current age; My intended retirement age; My present net worth; My monthly investment amount; The rate at which my assets compound.
9. What percentage of my present income do I tithe to charitable causes?
This question verifies whether I regularly give away a share of my income and substantiates what percentage that is. Tithing releases the mental shackles of poverty thinking, enabling me to manifest more of the vast financial abundance of this world.
10. If I designed my ideal lifestyle and it was perfect in every respect, what would it look like?
Here I am encouraged to use my imagination to visualize my life in its most superlative state. When picturing my highest vision, I shall vividly imagine the end result I desire as if that outcome already exists now.
11. In what ways do I regularly take time to improve my physical state of health?
This question verifies the potency of my aspiration to live a long, healthy and youthful life. It checks to see if I possess the wherewithal to attain optimum wellness for me to be able to perform the deeds necessary in attaining financial success.
12. In what ways do I regularly take time to nurture my soul and strengthen my spiritual being?
The road to financial empowerment begins in the soul with inner peace. Periods of solitude are required in which my ability to focus is heightened, as everything I focus on creates a personal success vibration that manifests what I attract into my life. Nurturing my soul enables this heightened focus.
13. What winning qualities do I possess that help to differentiate me from the crowd as a unique and well-respected professional?
People who display the winning qualities of professionalism act and perform like the champions they are. The winners in the game of life develop an environment that is inspiring to themselves and to those people who are in their circle of influence.
14. What can I do to make myself more excellent within all areas of my life?
The quality of my life is in direct proportion to my commitment to excellence. This question verifies whether I possess the wholehearted commitment required to compel myself to a higher standard of performance in every endeavor that I undertake.
15. In what ways do I presently give committed effort to my career or business?
Spectacular results transpire when committed action is taken and things are made to happen. This question validates my commitment to perform all tasks with excellence and go the extra mile to ethically attain the desired result.
16. In what ways do I regularly reach out to assist other people on their path to success?
It is said that the more I give the more I get. This means reaching out with a helping hand of assistance to help other people to live happier, healthier, more successful lives. This question validates if I am taking advantage of my opportunities to contribute to other people.
17. What is my personal description of failure and how does this compare to the Empowered Millionaire’s formula for failure?
Here I shall state my personal understanding of failure and compare it with that of the Empowered Millionaire, which is: “A few simple errors of judgment repeated every day.” These are destructive, disempowering habits that are highly noxious to the successful outcomes desired.
18. What simple errors of judgment am I no longer willing to repeat every day that are so detrimental to the successful outcomes I seek?
Illustrations of simple errors of judgment can include: being callous in our attitudes; smoking cigarettes; being late for work; eating foods saturated in fat; displaying an apathetic career approach.
19. What is my personal description of success and how does this compare to the Empowered Millionaire’s formula for success?
Here I am asked to state my own definition of success and compare it with that of the Empowered Millionaire, which is: “A few basic winning disciplines performed every day.” These are constructive, empowering behaviors that are performed every day.
20. What few basic winning disciplines will I now perform every day that will guide me toward the successful outcomes I seek?
Good examples of basic winning disciplines that can be performed every day leading an individual to ultimate financial empowerment include: practicing financial astuteness; yoga; meditation; reading investment literature.


Being a Good Person - Is it Really Good For You?
Being a Good Person - Is it Really Good For You?
Jeanette Raymond, Ph.D.
Cinderella was a good, obedient and unselfish girl. She suffered silently, never complained, got angry or asked for anything. She bore the loss of her own parents without trauma, and was not jealous of her stepsisters. Her goodness was so instinctual and pure that it was recognized and rewarded by her fairy godmother. She was able to capture the heart of the handsome prince and without having to work at the relationship, was magically found and brought to a life of utter bliss. Her inherent goodness triumphed over all the odds, and she was amply compensated for the rest of her life.
This fairy tale is an extremely pervasive and powerful web that ensnares many of us who believe that goodness, sacrifice and suffering will result in untold comfort, everlasting love and a permanent care taker. Unfortunately those who hope for such benefits endure the suffering, but end up feeling betrayed, bitterly disappointed and very angry. They feel that their sacrifices have been in vain. Their hope that some ‘prince’ will come and recognize their goodness is dashed, and they kick, fight and scream against the realization that their expectations were grounded in myth. The experience is shattering, as it must be in order that a new more realistic belief can be created.
Ingrid was brought up in a family where doing the right thing, and taking care of others was idealized. She grew up thinking that if she was a ‘good girl’ and did what was expected of her, she would find someone who would then honor her sacrifices by taking care of her. But her relationships ended in great distress and feelings of betrayal. She had presented herself as strong, capable and unselfish, attracting those who lacked these qualities. So instead of having someone to lean on and support her, she found that the her vulnerable side was invisible to others. By never allowing herself to be ‘selfish’ and ask for something, she had made that part of herself invisible to herself too. She was left without the tools to take care of and support herself.
Karl hoped that his adult guilt over selfish acts committed as a child and adolescent would expiate his misdeeds. He wanted to believe that his guilt and self-torture would be repentance enough and that he would be eligible for forgiveness and relief from anxiety. He became immensely frustrated when he began to realize that other people’s softness and warmth did nothing to ease his own judgmental voice. He was broken hearted that in the end, he was the only one who could forgive himself and give himself permission to enjoy himself.
Mia clung to the belief that if she was good and never asked for anything, then those around her would then sense her needs and wants and deliver them ipso facto. She kept killing off any desires she had for things she wanted, or enjoyed. The only way she could feel worthy of them was if someone else gave them to her. She found herself envious of others who asked and got, thinking they were just born lucky. She was so furious that her fairy tale belief was coming unstuck that she would get into deep depressions to remove the onus on herself for knowing and acting on her desires.
Perhaps the most painful lesson we begin to learn as we grow through life is that we are responsible for ourselves. If we don’t tell ourselves that it is fine to want things, and go get them, who else will? If we hang onto the magical wish that by being good, our elders will provide for us and make us happy, we may wait for an eternity. So you may ask, how is it that others are given to and taken care of? The answer is very simple. They were not afraid to ask, and they were not afraid to go after what they wanted themselves. They did not demand that the world owes them for being good. Empower yourself by taking responsibility for your needs but get help doing it, rather than expecting it from others in return for the futile sacrifice of being ‘good.’ Being good is actually being bad to yourself and not in your best interests.


Law of Attraction - Use Your Inner Gifts to Unleash Your Mind Power and Attract Success
The secret to attracting success, money and friends is to unleash your mind power through self-talk by telling yourself that you will think positive and find ways to feel good.
Our mind absorbs many things especially the negative thoughts from other people. Subconsciously we hear them as feedback when we are doing things that make us think negative. Learn to overcome the negative and become positive by becoming more aware of your self-talk.
Look inside objectively while thinking positive to decide what it is that you don't like about yourself and things around you. Remember don't let the negative thoughts get in the way and keep you stuck, just use them as a guide. It takes being truthful and staying positive to be successful at this. Being consistent will bring you money and new friends.
Self-talk is telling yourself that you can and will be successful in whatever goals you choose in life. If you want to make friends or become closer to the ones you already have, you will need to be more conscious of how you act. Your friends will be flocking around you when you talk positive instead of running yourself down all the time.
Sometimes we have to write down what we want to change in order to help the mind and brain attract the things we want. Changes are not always easy and fun to do but thinking and feeling good will move you further along in life by unleashing your mind power to succeed.
Making a list of what you want to do different and how you're going to succeed, to reach your goals will make them seem more obtainable. Repeating this list or what some call affirmations or intentions, again and again out loud in a soft voice will reprogram your mind and increase your effectiveness.
Think positive at the work place and tell yourself that you can learn a new way to handle certain things like how you talk to your co-workers. When you talk to friends at work don't say things like; "I can't get this done in that length of time." Instead say, "Sure I'll work on it right away." When you use the words "can't" or "if" you are using negative thoughts; learn to work around them by telling yourself that you can and will meet the deadline and succeed. People will be happier to work with you and at the same time, you'll be making more money and friends.
Focusing on your self-talk will help you to remember that you have a list of goals and rewards waiting for you to work on. If you need to, go back to the list of goals and remind yourself how you're going to succeed by making these changes.
As time goes on your old negative thoughts will have less and less of a hold on you.
Start now and make your list while you unleash your mind power to success, money and friends. Don't worry if you make a mistake before reaching your goals. Everyone makes mistakes at one time or another but we learn from them and press on toward the goal. Use your self-talk and positive thinking to find a different way to handle an unpleasant situation the next time it occurs.

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