The Millionaire Mind-Set

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Six Ways To Turn Desires Into Gold by Napoleon Hill

The method by which desire for riches can be transformed into its financial equivalent
consists of six definite, practical steps:

First: Fix in your mind the exact amount of money you desire. It is not sufficient merely
to say, “I want plenty of money.”

Second: Determine exactly what you will give in return for the money you want.
Third: establish a definite date when you plan to have the money.

Fourth: Create a definite plan for carrying out your desire for this money.

Fifth: Write out a clear and defined statement of the amount of money you want, what you
will give for it and when you plan to get it.

Sixth: Read your statement twice – once in the morning and once in the evening before
going to sleep.

Visualize you have the money in your possession. See it clearly in your mind as if you
already have it.

When I received the email back from my mentor that said, “$10,000… is that all you
want?” it was as if I could drive to the bank and ask for my money.
I could see it. I could “feel” it. I had not one doubt that I was going to have it within just a
few months. Little did I know that we would achieve the goal in just 18 short days.

[immy]

Actualize Your Unique Goals For A Life Filled With Happiness And Success – by
Mark Victor Hansen

How do successful people decide what unique goals they are going to accomplish? How
do they know exactly what they want? How do they distinguish between what others
want them to do, what society tells them they should do and what they really want to do
with their lives? I believe everything you need to know about your passions and your true
calling in life is within you right now. You only need to learn how to recognize this
information and use it to accomplish your purpose(s) on this planet.

When people say things like: “The ocean is beautiful” or “There’s nothing more
breathtaking than a sunset” do you ever find yourself robotically agreeing with them
without consciously thinking about their statements? This is a common practice. What if,
when you really think about it, you discover you prefer mountain peaks to ocean views,
or would rather watch the sun rise than set? Your opinions are your own – they belong to
you. Never allow others to tell you what you think, who you are or what you should be
doing with your life.

Some parents and families nurture children well. But in the process they instill in those
same children certain expectation that stem from their own unfulfilled desires. How many
adults do you know became a doctor or a lawyer because their parents wanted them to?
Did a friend of yours go into their family’s business because it was also expected of
them?

If you have a burning desire to be what your parents, family and friends want you to be,
that’s one thing. But if your true passion has nothing to do with medical school or the
family business then it is your responsibility to follow your heart. Is this being selfish?
Absolutely – but it is your duty to accomplish your mission on earth. Are people going to
be upset that you’re not doing what they want you to do? Sure they will – but do not be
swayed by those who do not have the courage to follow their own dreams. You’re not
responsible for the happiness of anyone but yourself. You were put here for a reason. Do
the work you were born to do.

I want to help you discover why you are here and what it is that you need to do. This is a
simple exercise that requires you to pay close attention to yourself and the world around
you. All you have to do is ask yourself these questions every day, several times a day, for
the next week.

1. What am I passionate about? (This question could be answered by looking at your
hobbies, interests, charity work, etc.)

2. If I had all the money I could spend in 10 lifetimes, what would I do for free? (Would
you read to sick kids/the elderly? Study medicine? Build furniture? Etc.)

3. Who are my mentors, my role models, the people I admire the most? What have these
people accomplished that makes me respect them so much? Are they doing/have they
done what I want to do?

[immy]

Focusing And Acting On Your Dream by Les Brown

Whatever dream you decide to go after, whether it is a family, or a career goal, you must
consciously decide that it is your life's mission.

Benjamin Disraeli said, "The secret of success is constancy to purpose." You must go at
it obsessively and set high standards for yourself along the way. There is no room for
compromise when you are charting a course for your life or your career.

I spoke to a group of sharp young people not long ago, and when I finished, some of the
fellows came up and said they were interested in becoming professional speakers. They
invited me to go out with them that evening to have a good time.

These fellows looked as though they knew how to have a serious good time.
I had planned to work on my delivery that night by listening to my tape of my speech. I
tape my speeches and listen to them later so I can study what works and what does not
work with a particular audience. In effect, I listen to the audience listening to me.

I was tempted to go with these fellows, and back when I was their age I probably would
have given in to that temptation and gone. But I have become more disciplined and more
committed to my craft.

A friend of mine, Wes Smith, wrote a humor book called “Welcome to the Real World,"
and in it he offered advice to fresh high-school and college graduates. He had a line in the
book that pertains to the situation I faced that night. It said, "Having a drink with the
boys after work every night is a bad idea. Notice that the boss doesn't do it. That is why
he is the boss and they are still the boys."

Wes told me that he wrote that line with one particular group of hard Partying young
businessmen in mind, and five years after the book came out, he ran into one of them.
The guy volunteered that he'd read that line in Wes's book and decided never to go
drinking after work again. It paid off, he said. He had risen to a vice-presidency at a
savings and loan.

In my drive to become a public speaker, I developed that kind of focus, too. There is not
a lot of time for hard partying if you are pursuing greatness. It was not that these young
fellows were not serious about their interest in professional speaking, but they were just
as serious about having a good time. I don't believe they were focused on their goals.
They were seeking a profession but they were not on a mission to make a dramatic
difference in the world. I am. You should be too.

Rather than the party crowd, I prefer to seek out people with knowledge that might be
useful. I like to find out what books successful and intelligent people are reading. I want
access to the information that contributes to their success and intelligence.

[immy]

Is Your Goal Worthy Of You by James Ray

In my seminars, as well as my coaching, I find that the major problem individuals have is
that they (at a subconscious level) do not feel that THEY PERSONALLY are worthy of
achieving their goals.

This is unfortunate and directly opposed to EVERY great teaching that has ever been
propagated. Furthermore, I find this limiting belief to be particularly rampant in the area
of money and wealth creation. Unfortunately, this situation has been erroneously
perpetuated by many well-meaning religious organizations.

If you who have attended my seminars, you know that they are devoted to eliminating the
programming in your subconscious that hinders the achievement of your dreams. Your
Total Belief System (TBS), although highly unconscious, limits the actions you take and
the results you attract into your life.

"It is the Father's good pleasure to give you the KINGDOM" (Jesus), "You shall lay up
GOLD as dust and have PLENTY of silver" (Job), "I come that you might have life more
ABUNDANTLY" (Jesus again).

The message is clear.
The Latin root of the word desire is "de -- sire" meaning "of the Father" (isn't that cool?).
Your desire is your higher self waiting for manifestation.
What do you really want? (not what you think you can get).

Is it worthy of you?
Are you willing to trade a portion of your life for it? This may seem harsh, but it is
absolutely true. Whatever you are creating takes your time and effort. Therefore choose
something worthy of trading your precious life for.

Choose something that creates passion -- the human spirit will not invest itself in
mediocrity. Re-member with your total and complete worthiness.

"The question is not are you worthy of your goal ... is your goal worthy of you."