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Change the way of think

 

In the last 5 years I have tried to find ways how to make money, how to be financially free, how to find the one or who that inspires me to not desire be an employee, I'm not saying that be an employee is a bad thing, we need people for work, because in that way the rich people get richer and the poor .... well ... they have to keep the economy in movement.

Before that I change my way of think, I used to think that be an employee was the best thing that could happen to me, because I grew up with my parent's idea "you have to study, you have to graduate and after that you have to find a job, because with a job you are SAFE" I'm still remember those days.

I'm going to introduce you the person that is being teaching that I have to change the way of think....my husband, we have been together for 8 years, He is the person who has been saying .... we have to fight to get ahead ... but not as an employee or self-employed.. we need to create a passive income.

 

Following the steps to get financial freedom

I started with small articles, videos, knowing people like Harv Eker, Robert Kiyosaki, the gurus of the financial freedom. At the end of 2007 I found an article that I would like to share with you, was written by Brian Tracy and after read it, I tried to follow the steps one by one.

 

"21 Success Secrets of self-made millionaires

How to achieve financial independence faster and easier than you thought.

 

1. Dream of great things.

Allow yourself to dream about the kind of life you want to have. Determine how much money should win to lead the lifestyle you yearn. Make mental exercise of projecting their situation five years from now and imagine who has led a perfect life. Look at the details. Through this type of long-term visions, achieves a more positive and purposeful. List everything you would do if success were insured. Choose a particular activity and do it now.

 

2. Develop a clear sense of direction

The things we normally think, and the way in which you think, are two of the factors that influence what happens to you. Think about your goals constantly in order to stay close to them. Identify what you want in every area of ​​your life, especially in the financial area, and enter a list of your goals. Set a deadline for each and list what you must do to achieve it. Then, organize the list like a plan of action, and take it out now. Do something every day that you approach your goal.

 

3. Consider your own employee.

You are responsible for what happens in your life, so if there's something you do not like, you are responsible to change. That is, you are "in charge". It is a mistake to think that you work for someone else, even if you have a boss. Regardless of where you work, you are the boss of your own personal services corporation. Verse and employee self help develop the mindset of an independent contractor, responsible for themselves and their own initiative.

 

4. Do something that you love.

Identify something that is naturally endowed and would love to do, and dedicate himself to it. We do not consider it a job we love to do.

 

5. Commit to excellence.

Prepare to be the best at what he has chosen to do. It must be very good because almost all successful people are very competent. Determine if the development of a particular skill would have a big impact on your life. Make a plan to improve in that area.

 

6. Work more and more tenacity.

Since all people have become self-made millionaires are working hard, you should too. Work hard means: start early, stay late and work harder. The trick is to make the most of working hours and not waste time. Do not include in your work errands and personal activities, such as telephoning friends, socialize or read the newspaper. Concentrate on your work will help you build a reputation for working person. Thus, others will be interested in you and help you move.

 

7. Spend a lifetime to learn.

Learn and improve constantly in the chosen field. Consider that your brain is a muscle that develops more and more with use. Like physical muscles, it is necessary to work and stretch your mental muscles. The more you learn, the more you learn. The three keys to devote a lifetime to learning are: - Read about the area in which performs between 30 and 60 minutes. - Listen to your car tapes recorded lessons, and make the way to learn. - Attend as many courses and seminars as possible.

 

8. Pay yourself first.

Commit to save and invest at least 10% of their income. Take 10% of each payment you receive and deposit it into an account exclusively for financial accumulation. Be frugal and careful with money. Check all your expenses, and delay or defer major purchases for a week or even month. The longer it takes, the better the decision and the price you get. The impulse to buy is one of the biggest reasons why people find the time to retire that has little money. Try to save your income as much as possible. If you can save even 10%, although it starts with 1%.

 

9. Know your business in detail.

Learn how to do your job better, and become an expert in your area. Thus, reach the top. To that end, stay abreast of the latest magazines and books about your area. According to the "rule of integrative complexity" will dominate this individual to integrate and use as much information.

 

10. Get to serving customers.

The more we serve others, the better your reward. Customer service is paramount. All persons who have become self-made millionaires care about serving your customers well, these are constantly thinking and looking for new and better ways to serve. Consider how daily could increase the value of your service to the customer.

 

11. Be absolutely honest.

Getting ahead requires a reputation for absolute integrity because all successful businesses are built on trust. The more people believe in you, be more willing to work for you, give him credit, lend money or buy goods and services. To achieve this ideal of integrity, start by being honest with yourself, then with others. Always do the right thing, even if it involves a high cost.

 

12. Focus on your priorities.

Learn to set priorities and achieve regularly, almost always you achieve your goals. This can be a hard habit to acquire, so it will be necessary, self-discipline, resolution. The secret to prioritize is to list everything that must be done to achieve a goal and then outline the activities that most values: what are the steps you should take to just make a difference? Determine how best to use the time, and devote yourself fully to complete the task.

 

13. Develop a reputation for speed and reliability.

Nowadays, people want immediate results. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a reputation for speed and willingness to act. Act quickly when people request, or if you believe that something should be done. Act quickly enough to impress your boss or client. The speed will allow you to attract new opportunities.

 

14. Escale top to top.

Like mountain climbers, you will lose a peak to climb another. As the business world responds to cyclical periods, you will face ups and downs constantly. Develop a long-term perspective, and plan two years in advance. Thus, you will feel more comfortable when you are on the road to a valley.

 

15. Practice self-discipline at all.

The success is virtually assured if you manage to impose the discipline to do what to do, when to do it, even if it does less. You must be able to self-control, self-control and self-direction, and foster long-term success over short-term gratification. It should be more concerned with getting satisfactory to apply satisfactory methods.

 

16. Unleash your innate creativity.

The three factors that stimulate creativity are intensely desired goals, the pressing issues and well-focused questions. The more you focus on achieving their goals, solve their problems and answer difficult questions will become more cunning. Thus, improve your creativity and your mind will become more powerful. The essence of creativity is improved: the more you try to improve, it will become more creative.

 

17. Surround yourself with the right people.

The more people know, the more successful and move faster. Your reference group is important because, like the chameleon, you must confront the attitudes, values, behaviors and beliefs of the people around you. Try to associate with positive people and stay away from peoplenegative reviews and whiny.

 

18. Worry about your physical health.

You can expect to live 80 years or more as on maintaining physical health necessary to succeed professionally. Keep weight down, follow the right diet and exercise regularly.

 

19. Be determined and willing to share.

People who have become self-made millionaires think carefully and make decisions quickly. Take into account the opinions of others and make the necessary corrections quickly. Thus, do more things accomplished every day, and live your life more fully.

 

20. Never let failure be an option.

Fear of failure, not the failure itself, is the biggest obstacle to success. Failure makes them stronger and certain people, while the paralyzing fear of failure. So, do that to which you fear. Act boldly and discover that hidden forces will come to your help.

 

21. Pass the test of persistence.

Whatever happens, do not give up. Be willing to insist, no matter the difficulties, disappointments and delays. Recurrent crises are inevitable and arise from time to time. When it reacts effectively and positively acquired strength and method." Try follow them as I do and see how you way of think can change.