Think and Grow Rich – 6 Surprisingly Simple Steps to Turn Desire into Gold - Steps 5 &6

The accumulation of wealth has nothing to do with chance, good fortune and luck.

Wishing will not bring riches. But desiring riches with a state of mind that becomes an obsession, then planning definite ways and means to acquire riches, and backing those plans with persistence which does not recognize failure, will bring riches. There are 6 steps to turn your desires into gold outlined in Napoleon Hill's book ‘Think and Grow Rich’ which have worked for countless others.

In my previous posts I have outlined steps 1 to 4 as follows:

• Step 1 - Pick a Number
• Step 2 - Give in Return
• Step 3 – Decide on a Date
• Step 4 – Create a Plan

Here are the last two steps to your wealth success:

Step 5 – Make a Statement

Draft a clear, concise statement of the amount of money you intend to acquire, the date by which you will achieve it, what you intend to give in return and describe clearly the plan through which you intend to accumulate this wealth. This statement becomes your affirmation of intent.

Step 6 – Read Aloud Twice Daily

Read you written statement aloud, twice daily, once before going to bed and once in the morning. As you read – see and feel and believe yourself to already be in possession of this money and wealth. Doing this exercise evokes the powers of autosuggestion which allows you to communicate the object of your desire to you unconscious mind. The unconscious mind in turn influence the conscious mind, its daily thoughts and actions.

It is important that you follow the sequence of steps described in this article and especially make sure you carry out point # 6 as this will ensure your money attainment and wealth creation programme seeps into your unconscious mind and you will become an unstoppable force just like a heat-seeking missile.

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Think and Grow Rich – 6 Surprisingly Simple Steps to Turn Desire into Gold – Steps 3 & 4

The starting point of all achievement is desire. Not a hope, not a wish but a pulsating desire.

Oscar Wilde famously said “we are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars”. Similarly, you may be down and out financially right now but your thoughts could be those of a king.

In his book Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill presents the idea that “Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe it can achieve”.

I have summarized the 6 simple steps to turn your thinking so that it achieves the wealth and prosperity you desire. In my previous post I spoke about being specific in what you want and deciding on what you will give in return. (Think and Grow Rich Steps 1 & 2 )

Here are the next two steps:

Step 3 – Decide on a Date

Pick a specific date in your calendar by which you intend to posses the wealth and money your desire. Setting a date focuses the mind and is a great motivator. Time bound goals are measureable and therefore more achievable.

Step 4 – Create a Plan

Develop a definite plan to achieve your desire and begin it at once, putting it into action immediately, no matter whether you think you are ready or not. It’s important not to delay the taking of action. Act immediately even if the plan isn’t perfected.

It is irrelevant whether you are stone broke or have just a small amount of money in your bank account. If you truly desire money and wealth you will have no difficulty in convincing yourself you will acquire it. In fact, no convincing is required. Your desire combined with these 6 steps will ensure your success.

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Think and Grow Rich – 6 Surprisingly Simple Steps to Turn Desire into Gold – Steps 1 & 2

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill is one book you absolutely must read if you are serious about the business of getting rich.

The following statement best summarises the premise of the book and the secret to attaining anything you desire: “Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe it can achieve”. I have outlined the 6 simple ways to turn you desires into gold, here are steps 1 and 2.

Step 1 - Pick a Number

Fix your mind on the exact amount of money you desire. Don’t be fuzzy about it. Rather than say you want to have lots of money someday, be more definite. Instead try saying something like ‘I want savings of 100,000 dollars in my bank account’.

Step 2 - Give in Return

Decide what you are going to give in return for achieving your desire. There is no such thing as a free lunch. Giving in return for riches gained is like doing a deal with the universe. It works kinda like the principle of fair exchange in business. You get something; you give something of at least equivalent value in return.

All who have accumulated great wealth or attained great success first did a certain amount of dreaming, desiring and planning before they got what they wanted.

Follow these steps and turn your desires into gold.

Next steps:

• Decide on a Date
• Create a Plan
• Make a Statement
• Stay Focused
• Read more on those in my next posts.

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Think and Grow Rich – 6 Surprisingly Simple Steps to Turn Desire into Gold – Steps 1 & 2

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill is one book you absolutelymust read if you are serious about the business of getting rich. The following statement best summarises the premise of the book and the secret to attaining anything you desire: “Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe it can achieve”. I have outlined the 6 simple ways to turn you desires into gold, here are steps 1 and 2.

Step 1 – Pick a Number

Fix your mind on the exact amount of money you desire. Don’t be fuzzy about it. Rather than say you want to have lots of money someday, be more definite. Instead try saying something like ‘I want savings of 100,000 dollars in my bank account’.

Step 2 – Give in Return

Decide what you are going to give in return for achieving your desire. There is no such thing as a free lunch. Giving in return for riches gained is like doing a deal with the universe. It works kinda like the principle of fair exchange in business. You get something; you give something of at least equivalent value in return.

All who have accumulated great wealth or attained great success first did a certain amount of dreaming, desiring and planning before they got what they wanted.

Follow these steps and turn your desires into gold.

Next steps:

• Decide on a Date
• Create a Plan
• Make a Statement
• Stay Focused

Read more on those in my next posts.

You can find out more about Think and Grow Rich atwww.MillionaireMindsetSecrets.com for FREE and get access to a wealth of resources to help you lead a more meaningful and successful life.

Wealth Creation 5 Memorable Quotes from Must-See Movies

Some inspiration can go a long way…This week I have prepared my personal list ofTop 5 Great Quotes from Inspirational Movies that could help you keep motivated and focused on your wealth creation goals.

1.Wall Street

“The point is, ladies and gentlemen, that greed, for lack of a better word, is good. Greed is right. Greed works. Greed clarifies, cuts through and captures the essence of the evolutionary spirit. Greed, in all of its forms–greed for life, for money, knowledge–has marked the upward surge of mankind. And greed–you mark my words–will not only save Teldar Paper but that other malfunctioning corporation called the USA.” — Michael Douglas as Gordon Gekko advocating the pluses of greed..there are some down side too though! 

2.Glengarry GlenRoss

“A-B-C. A=Always, B=Be, C=Closing. Always be closing, always be closing.” –Alec Baldwin as sales exec Blake, offering some sales “advice”!

3.Trading Places

“Think big, think positive, never show any sign of weakness. Always go for the throat. Buy low, sell high. Fear? That’s the other guy’s problem. Nothing you have ever experienced will prepare you for the unlimited carnage you are about to witness. Super Bowl, World Series–they don’t know what pressure is. In this building, it’s either kill or be killed. You make no friends in the pits, and you take no prisoners. One moment you’re up half a mil in soybeans and the next, boom, your kids don’t go to college and they’ve repossessed your Bentley.” –Dan Aykroyd as Louis Winthorpe III, on working at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange

4.The Pursuit of Happyness

Christopher Gardner: Hey. Don’t ever let somebody tell you… You can’t do something. Not even me. All right?
Christopher: All right.
Christopher Gardner: You got a dream… You gotta protect it. People can’t do somethin’ themselves, they wanna tell you you can’t do it. If you want somethin’, go get it. Period.– Will Smith as Christopher Gardner gives some useful advice to his son Christopher. Based on a true story also!

5. Boiler Room

“Anybody who tells you money is the root of all evil doesn’t have any.” –Ben Affleck as brokerage recruiter Jim Young

Movies can inspire you and stir your thinking. I like to watch movies that can stretch my mind and challenge my thinking, open up new vistas and give me new insights into life. In a funny way, movies are like mentors to me.

Watching an inspirational movie you love again and again is a great idea to help you cultivate the right mindset. It’s also a fun and relaxing way to help you stay focused and to remind you of who you are and what you are becoming!

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10 Must-Read Books on Wealth Creation

There are many great books you can read to give you an understanding of wealth building. Here are a few classics I recommend:

1. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
2. Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
3. The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
4. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
5. How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
6. You Were Born Rich by Bob Proctor
7. The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles
8. The One-Minute Millionaire by Robert Allen & Mark Victor Hansen
9. 21 Success Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires by Brian Tracy
10. The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley & William D. Danko

These books have simple, easy to understand and easy to implement ideas on wealth building. Reading these books over and over will focus your mind and concentrate your actions.

Happy reading to you!

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The Science of Getting Rich – How Anyone Can Become Rich – Part 3

If you have read the two previous posts on “The Science of Getting Rich – How Anyone Can Become Rich then you will already have discovered that being creation oriented rather than competitive and; thinking and acting in a Certain Way will result in you becoming rich. Here in Part 3 we further explore practices in the science of getting rich.

In business, the key-thought in all your efforts must be to convey THE IMPRESSION OF INCREASE in other people’s minds. Continuous advancement and increase in life is what all men and women are seeking. People are attracted to those who can give them more of the means of life and this attraction will result in you becoming rich.

The Advancing Man

THE ADVANCING MAN is one who holds a clear vision of himself as successful in his field, who obeys the laws of faith and purpose, and gratitude. No matter whether you’re a wage-earner or a businessman; whether you’re a doctor, teacher, clergyman etc., you will attract a large loyal following and never be “out of a job”! …(read more)

Some Cautions – There is no limited supply of wealth. Don’t spend any time worrying about how you will meet possible emergencies. Concern your mind with doing today’s work in a perfectly successful manner. No possible combination of circumstance can defeat a man or woman who is proceeding to get rich in the Certain Way…(read more)

Guard Your Speech

Guard your speech. Never speak of yourself, your affairs, or of anything else in a discouraged or discouraging way. Never admit the possibility of failure. Never speak of times as being hard, or of business conditions as being doubtful. When you operate on the creative plane, you can create what you want. When others are having hard times and poor business, you will find your greatest opportunities. Train yourself to think of and look upon the world as something which is becoming, growing. Never allow yourself to be disappointed. Do not hesitate or waver with fear, go on in full faith…(read more)

The Science of Getting Rich may be a hundred years old but Wattles’ ideas are as relevant today as they ever were. Make sure you read more on The Science of Getting Rich Here

The Science of Getting Rich - How Anyone Can Become Rich - Part 2

Do you dream of getting rich? Well, a very simple book called ‘The Science of Getting Rich’ written by Wallace D. Wattles a century ago sets out how anyone can become rich.

If you have read my previous post called “The Science of Getting Rich - Can Anyone Become Rich? - Part 1” then you will already have discovered that everybody has the right to be rich; that we must get rich in order that we can

To set about getting rich you must learn how to use the wall upon yourself. It’s important not to force others to do what you wish done. When you have the picture of your desire strong in your mind all things in the universe are stirred toward bringing what you want into being. There is no room for doubt or unbelief. You must guard your thoughts from poverty if you want to become rich. The poor cannot be helped through charity alone; they need inspiration. Getting rich is, according to Wattles, the best way of helping the poor.

Creation NOT Competition

Further use of the wall - you cannot attain wealth if you hold opposing images of poverty and wealth in your mind. So, there’s no point talking about past financial disasters if you want to focus on getting rich. Think of yourself as becoming rich, instead of growing out of poverty. Be creative, rather than competitive and you will attain riches... (read more)

Getting into the Right Business

You can become successful in any business if you have the right faculties and skills. These are your tools. However, it will be easier to succeed by getting into the right business and using these tools in the right way. It is best to select the business for which you have the best developed talent and ideally one which you have a strong desire for. Desire brings power. This will result in your getting rich more easily and also with the most satisfaction. You may have to spend time doing what you do not like in order that you make it possible to do what you want. The best way, generally, to change business or environment is through growth...(read more)

The Science of Getting Rich may be a hundred years old but Wattles' ideas are as relevant today as they ever were. Read more on The Science of Getting Rich Here.

The Science of Getting Rich – Can Anyone Get Rich? Part 1

Wallace D. Wattles, in his 1910 book The Science of Getting Rich, details how you can get rich but his reasons for doing so are much more than the simple attainment of money and wealth. Prosperity – however you define it – is a timeless desire. According to Wattles, getting rich has a very important premise: He asserts that the desire for wealth is not specifically or solely centered on money but rather it is a measurable way of expressing our desire for a fuller, better, more meaningful life. Below are outlined some of the key ideas from the book which I believe are essential for the creation of wealth.

• The Right to Be Rich – According to Wattles each of us has the right to be rich. He asserts that it simply isn’t possible to live a really complete or successful life unless one is rich.
• The Science of Getting Rich - an exact science that has nothing to do with your environment or the possession of talent.
• Doing Things in a Certain Way – Getting rich is the result of doing things in a Certain Way that causes success.
• The Abundance of opportunity – Opportunity is everywhere for the man who will go with the tide; instead of trying to swim against it.
• The Power of thought – Having the right mindset is the first step toward getting rich.
• Increasing Life – You are neither destined to be poor nor rich. Life’s purpose is increasing life so we must get rich, so that we can live more.
• How Riches Come to You – have a clear picture in our mind and claim it as if it were already ours: in other words, we must dream big, see it clearly and behave as if we have already achieved the thing we desire!
• Gratitude – Gratitude will ensure your thinking is that of supply as unlimited. Faith is born of gratitude.

The Science of Getting Rich may be a hundred years old but Wattles’ ideas are as relevant today as they ever were. Read more on The Science of Getting Rich Here.

How to Become Rich Now – No More Excuses!

If you ask just about anyone who isn't rich on how to become rich, they will most likely have many of the answers already. People know how to become rich, in general! But ask them why they themselves aren't rich and you'll get a wealth of excuses and reasons as to why they are not sitting by the pool sipping martinis!
You may know the steps, you may have invested in books, CDs and DVDs that teach you the key steps, but you might have still not made that first important step in the journey to wealth: overcoming the excuses that could be holding you back from becoming rich. Here are the top excuses that you'll need to overcome in order to become rich:

Wealth-Killer Excuse #1: "Now Is Not a Good Time"

Wealth-Killer Excuse #2: "The Market Isn't Where I Want It to Be"

Wealth-Killer Excuse #3: "I'm Not Sure What To Sell"

Wealth-Killer Excuse #4: "There's Too Much Competition"

Wealth-killer Excuse #5: "I'm Not Sure What To Do Next"

These aren't the only wealth-killing excuses you'll hear that keep you from generating wealth. But if you want to know how to become rich, a good first step is to figure out if any of these are holding you back and eliminate them from your life!

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How to Get Rich with Household Budgeting!

Getting rich is ultimately achievable by first stopping the process of becoming poorer.

When we think of How to Get Rich, we probably think of business tycoons like Richard Branson owning multiple businesses or real estate veterans like Donald Trump buying, selling real estate. Yet, initial wealth creation can start at a much simpler level. A very simple wealth creation fundamental is the rather unexciting yet highly powerful personal financial management skill we call ‘household budgeting’.

Household budgeting plays an important part in the process of eliminating debt, managing expenses and ultimately getting richer. Initially it can feel like an uninspiring task to undertake and ultimately manage so, not surprisingly, few people create a household budget and even fewer still stick to it. Yet it is an eye-opener for many people to learn that household budgeting is a key strategy in ultimately becoming rich.

The Leaky Bucket Syndrome

To demonstrate how vital household budgeting can be we can use a very simple illustration: Imagine that your job is to fill a bucket of water and carry it from point A to B. The more water you carry to point B, the better. However, your bucket is only half full when you get to B because lots of water has leaked out of numerous holes in the bottom of your bucket.

The obvious answer to this problem is: “Find a bucket without any holes in it dooh!”. But in the real world, where our income is equivalent to the water and our bucket is our bank balance, we often don't think about plugging up the holes. Instead, we try to figure out more ways to pour more "water" (i.e. income) into our "bucket"! This is fine so long as the leaky holes are plugged first.

Running your Household like a Business

The FIRST STEP in establishing any possible leaks in your bucket is to collect all of your necessary financial information. Start tracking all your expenses: categorize your expenses into both household and personal expenses; accurately estimate how much you spend on each on average each month.
The NEXT STEP is to enter your NET income (after tax) above the expenses and subtract one from the other to determine whether there is a negative or positive balance at the end of each month. If you end up with a negative balance do not reduce your original expense estimate to try and end up with a positive balance. We must be 100% honest with ourselves at this stage...

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How to Get Rich - Rich Dad, Poor Dad

I recently read an article by Robert Kiyosaki of Rich Dad, Poor Dad fame where he described the process on how he went from being broke in 1985 to being financially free 10 years later. What was fascinating about this was that it wasn’t HOW HE DID IT that he considered really important but WHY HE DID IT.

So, first of all, how did he do it?

From 1985 to 1994, Kiyosaki, his wife Kim, and best friend Larry Clark focused on rich dad’s three paths to great wealth:

* Increasing business skills
* Increasing money management skills
* Increasing investment skills

Why did he do it?…because he wanted to really challenge his own self-doubt, laziness and his past. He was fed up being broke and being average!

He described how if you want something, being PASSIONATE about it is essential. Passion gives energy to your life. Passion is a combination of love and hate. If you want something you don’t have, take a pen and sheet of paper and WRITE DOWN why you love what you want in one column and why you hate not having what you want in another. When you combine those two thoughts, you will draw upon an energy to help you get anything you want. It can be a good idea to share what you truly desire with a friend, to talk about it often and seek out support from people who will help you achieve your desire. So there you have it it…How to Get Rich advice from Rich Dad, Poor Dad!

How to Get Rich – 7 Secrets from the Richest Man in Babylon

Babylon. Its very name conjures visions of wealth and splendor. Its treasures of gold and jewels were famous throughout the ancient world. The book, The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason, was first published in the 1920s. It is written in parable form using old-English and speaks of gold and gold coins in lieu of modern-day currency but the message is right on the money (excuse the pun)! In the book, Babylon is experiencing an economic downturn and the King approaches the richest man in Babylon called Arkad to teach Babylon’s citizens on how to create wealth.
I’ve prepared a summary of the fundamental ‘how to get rich’ tips from Chapter 3 in the book called “7 Cures for a Lean Purse”. Here are the first three:

Step 1: Start Thy Purse to Fattening
Spend only 9 out of each 10 coins earned. Save one-tenth of what you earn for yourself for worthwhile use in the future. This is the crucial first step on your journey to becoming rich.

Step 2: Control Thy Expenditures
Budget for your expenses. Make sure you have enough coins to pay for your necessities. Only pay for your enjoyments and gratify your worthwhile desires if you can do so without spending more than nine-tenths of your earnings. Make sure that you can continue to save one-tenth of what you bring in.

Step 3: Make Thy Gold Multiply
Put each coin to labour so that it may reproduce its kind. As you start to build up your savings, invest that money so that it makes more money for you. Don’t leave your savings sitting dormant in a bank account (unless it’s a very high interest rate savings account). Worse still, don’t leave it under your mattress depreciating in value!

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