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Money Habits That Can Keep You Poor Are Your Money Habits Harmful? I believe that our money habits can take us from ordinary to extraordinary. My passion for this topic led me to write the eBook – 9 Success Habits: Ordinary Habits that Create Extraordinary Results.   Most people believe that some individuals are just born lucky. Or they have a predisposition to succeed. But, no, that is not true. None of us are born with a rare success gene. What is true? Our success results from what we repeatedly do or do not do.  And ...

Why You May Want to Be Wealthy Reasons You May Want to Be Wealthy  Few topics elicit such a wide range of opinions as wealth. It seems we either pursue wealth with reckless abandon or downplay the importance of having money altogether. While money isn’t the only thing that matters, there are few substitutes for those areas of life where money excels. Being wealthy certainly has its advantages. And believe it or not, it has disadvantages too.  In large part, your ability to build and maintain wealth is a function of your mindset and ...

Money Beliefs That Are Not True Money Beliefs Over the past two weeks, our blog posts have focused on creating an abundance mindset and eliminating a scarcity mentality. You can think of that content as the foundation for what comes next – #MoneyMonth! I will explain more about that shortly. But for now, I want to address your money beliefs.  Common Money Beliefs That Are Not True  It’s not the things you don’t know but rather the incorrect things you believe that cause real challenges in life. A few errors in your thinking can be ...

5 Steps to Move from Scarcity to Abundance How to Move From Scarcity to Abundance Most people live with a scarcity mindset. In certain parts of the world, people have a good reason to feel this way. There is a shortage of food, clean water, and housing in much of the world. But our scarcity thinking is heavily influenced by advertisers and the media. They encourage us to consume and achieve more. Even when we have enough, advertisements tell us we need a better car, better clothes, or a higher income to be successful ...

Do You Have an Abundance or Scarcity Mindset? Abundance or Scarcity? How you view the world can affect the opportunities you see, your expectations, and ultimately your results. You can choose to see the world as a place of abundance or a place of scarcity. One is certainly more optimistic than the other! Your view of the world is very different if you choose one over the other. An abundance mindset is hopeful, positive, and expects the best. It is also more altruistic since you believe that you’ll receive what you need. It frees ...

Independence Day Perspective A Different View The fourth of July is a time for fireworks, backyard barbeques, and get-togethers with family and friends. For most Americans, it's a day to celebrate. But there's another perspective to consider. Independence Day celebrates America's freedom from Britain. However, not all Americans were free on July 4, 1776. In last week's blog post, I wrote about three types of emotional intelligence, including emotional intelligence (EQ).  EQ is the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions and handle interpersonal relationships with fairness and empathy. Not everyone ...

3 Types of Intelligence That Impact Your Success The 3 Types of Intelligence How many types of intelligence are there? Some experts claim there are two - others claim nine! But which kind matters for success and happiness? Three types of intelligence significantly impact your success. And it may surprise you to learn that the first one (IQ) doesn’t matter very much. Build critical intelligence and experience for more success: Pure intelligence (IQ) is the type of intelligence we all know. That is the intelligence that ‘smart’ people have. Albert Einstein, for example, is ...

Assembling Your Personal Board of Advisors Who’s in the Boardroom of Your Life? Imagine for a moment that your life is a business and you are the CEO. Perhaps each quarter, or even each month, you would gather in a meeting room with a group of trusted advisors – a board of directors. With their input and guidance, you would develop strategies for the growth and success of your joint venture. You wouldn’t make those critical decisions on your own. That's why having a Personal Board of Advisors is essential. Did you know that ...

6 Steps to Cultivate Courage Keep Moving Forward  Is fear holding you back from living your life to the fullest? Do you wish you could show up more courageously in your day-to-day interactions with coworkers? Are you afraid to go after bigger things even though you deserve them? What would you do with an extra dose of courage? Maybe you would finally ask for that raise you’ve been waiting for. You might feel more confident in closing the next big sale or even invite that crush to go out on a date. Once you ...

4. You Have the Power to Choose Yourself Decisions, Decisions, Decisions! In the third article of the Power Series, I shared how I dealt with an impossible-to-please boss. And survived! Actually, I excelled. If you missed it, take a peek at the blog. Now let’s pick up where we left off: I realized that while the regional VP had seniority, that did not negate my power to decide what was best for me. Remember, you always have a choice.  Once that lightbulb turned on, I shifted my focus. My goal was to find a ...