Have you ever wondered why some people work so hard but
still remain poor while some others who don’t struggle that much grows
richer? The difference is the Approach and Attitude. Making wealth is
more or less a skill and it is mostly done in the Head, it is also not reserved
for the “privileged” but can be learned by everyone.
The following actions can help you achieve much in a little
space of time.
Discover
Your Challenges and Anticipated Solutions
No one can tell more about you than yourself. You know your limitations – those things that
don’t allow you to move forward. Write all
of them down and search for their possible solutions.
For example, if your problem is ‘procrastination’, ask
people who had overcome this challenge how they did it and apply it to your
case.
The idea is to move you from thinking and nursing problems
to solving problems.
To make headway in
life, you must be a problem solver.
Do the Things
You Have Not Done Before
Set the ball rolling for yourself because no one is ready to
discover you in the crowd if you did not distinguish yourself. Run ahead of your folks.
There is
nothing wrong in approaching those you think will help you achieve your
ambition. Make that bold step of asking
for referral from those in authority if you know any. Ask for a raise from your employer if you
know you merited it. Start doing things
in an extra-ordinary way.
Stop
settling for ‘what is available’ and start thinking big. Dream big dreams and act as if it is real.
Change
your approach of doing things that did not work and you will see great results.
Read,
Listen, Watch and Invest in Motivational Materials
Make out time to read motivational books, watch podcasts and
videos of individuals who had made it through thick and thin. Listen
to good motivational speakers and attend business seminars, you will be put on
your toes even if you are the dumbest person on earth.
Look out for such books as Rules that help. Educate yourself constantly on how making money works.
Join
Elite Clubs
It could be a Church, Business Club, Sports Club or Non
Governmental Organizations, the idea is to mingle with rich people. When you expose yourself to people who are
better off and more exposed than you, it is likely going to expand your thinking,
give you the connections that will catapult your income.
Read
Life Histories of Successful and Rich People
Avail yourself with copies of biographies of those who have
worked hard to make their wealth. Read
about Warren Buffett, Steve Job even our own Dangote etc. When you read how these people made it from
nothing to their enviable levels, you will be motivated.
The idea is to identify a role model who you can emulate.
Create
More Than One Stream of Income
Look for ways of creating more than one income opportunity. There
are different ways of achieving this like: investing in shares or properties,
writing books, teaching on part time bases, blogging, internet marketing
etc.
Sticking to one stream of income will only help you pay your
bills and no one actually gets rich with such income.
Don’t be rigid and stay-put with one income job. Engage in other side jobs that will enable
you earn extra money you will use for investment.
Don’t
Jealous or Hate Rich People
This one is the list of them all but very powerful and
effective because it got to do with your inner man.
When you see beautiful things that you like even if it is
owned by your next door neighbor, appreciate it and congratulate the
owner. Instead of being jealous and
resentful, find a way to know how the owner was able to acquire it and apply that
same method.
The idea is that if you appreciate good things and bless
those who own them, you will attract good things to yourself.