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11 March 2015
Over the years I have had the privileged to learn from my children and clients what real wealth is. Wealth is not how much money you hoard in your bank account for a day in the future that may never come. The meaning of wealth comes from the Old English words 'weal' (well-being) and 'th' (condition) which taken together means 'the condition of well-being'. To be genuinely wealthy one must develop a system that aligns your values and principles with the actual conditions of your wellbeing (personal, professional, spiritual, environmental and financial). Understanding the who's, what's, needs and goals that drive us all - this is one of your first steps to being wealthy.
So how does one go about developing healthy mindset of wealth. For people who have this mindset, they can create wellbeing at will. For people lacking this mindset, they won't enjoy the same level of freedom that they possibly could.
Characteristics of a wealth mindset:
- Visualize wealth. 'When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.' - Paulo Coelho
- Are taught by their parents how to have money work for them. So if you have kids and you are not teaching them how to manage money. START! Their school isn't!
- Wealthy people are wealthier because they have self-confidence.
- They believe in themselves . You have to believe that you deserve it. If you don't believe, you will overlook untold opportunities. If you don't believe you deserve wealth, you will sabotage your own efforts. If you're wanting to attract wealth but don't believe you deserve it, it's like driving a car pressing both the gas and the brake at the same time. It doesn't work.
- Know why, how and what they are working for. In that order... allows for the development of an "opportunity consciousness within their field of expertise" Ask yourself: "Why do I do what I do?" How can I add more value? How can I make things faster, easier, quicker, less hassle, more fun for people? How can I make money solving this challenge? What can I do to solve this problem and make money doing it?" The bigger the problem you solve, the more wealth will pour into your life.
- Serve others. Organize your life to matter more to others. The more you make your time and life valuable to others.
- Self-development. Develop more valuable skills, network more with high achievers, and focus on serving people.
- Have the ability to convert earned income into passive income. Passive income is something you do once and get paid multiple times for it. It's the real secret of the rich. If you are always selling your time in exchange for money, your income is limited because your time is limited. I cannot emphasize the importance of passive income enough.
- Cancel out negative thoughts. Vigilantly guard your mind as to what kind of ideas you put into it. If you put garbage into your mind, you'll get garbage results. If you have great ideas, you'll get great results. Monitor your internal dialogue and monitor what other people are saying to you, especially regarding money matters, finances, and wealth. If they're dead broke, run away as fast as you possibly can. If they're mega-wealthy, pay attention and hang on their every word!
- Think about money as energy. When you pay out or receive money, it's really a measure of the value of the energy you're exchanging.
- Have more time to enjoy life. Take it slower. Stop to hear the music...
So, is it really just about how much money we have? This writer thinks not. Wealth doesn't discriminate. It wants you as much as you want it. Just get out there, use these tips, and attract that total abundance into your life. Genuine wealth is about getting in touch with all the things that make life worthwhile.
So what makes life worthwhile for you and are you investing in genuine wealth? You can do it because you are an unstoppable action taker! |
