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Written by Robert Taylor
We have been led to believe it is much more difficult to
obtain wealth than it is to remain poor. Common sense
tells us this cannot be true.
The great majority of poor people will work hard their
entire lives just to pay bills and purchase essential items
such as food, clothing, shelter and utilities (not to
mention taxes). There is little or no money left over for
entertainment, recreation, travel or nice vacations. Poor
people will in most cases be forced to work hard right up
to the time they die.
On the other hand, most wealthy people also work hard for
their money, but with a drastic difference. They are
willing to work extremely hard for a shorter period of
time in order to create wealth. In some cases they simply
work smarter instead of harder.
They perform at peak levels for a season and spend the rest
of their lives enjoying the fruits of their labors.
They are willing to innovate and try new projects in order
to create wealth. They refuse to be limited by what others
tell them they can or cannot do or what can or cannot be
done.
They are willing to step outside of their comfort zones.
I define these as those areas of your life where you have
done the same things over and over again until they have
become the only way you know to live. You have become so
complacent and comfortable that unless something drastic
happens you are not willing to step out of the comfort of
those areas. You are unwilling to leave the known for the
unknown.
A great definition of insanity is to keep doing the same
things over and over and expect different results. You
have to change things to change results.
We can all create great wealth in our lives. We have
merely to be willing to step out of our comfort zones and
reach for new and higher levels of achievement. Don't
believe me? Take a good look at all those who have either
achieved great wealth or performed great feats in their
lives.
Their education or lack of it, financial condition, health,
background or environment made no difference. They became
dissatisfied with their comfort zones and stepped out of
them.
It is truthfully stated that five years from now you will
be the same person you are today except for the books you
read and the people with whom you associate.
Give this some thought. When you habitually associate with
people who have nothing and want nothing, this becomes part
of your mental attitude and outlook. On the other hand,
associate with people who are excited about changing their
lives for the better and creating great wealth. They will
literally pull you with them.
Read books with no redeeming social, economic, motivational
or educational value and you have only entertainment. Books
and/or audio tapes which are educational and motivational
will keep you going when all else tends to hold you back.
Many will say they work really hard and need to relax when
they have finished their labors. The first inclination is
to hit the couch or sofa and watch television. How many
hours each week do you waste watching television? Could
these hours be put to better use?
Rather than watch television, devote that time to reading
or listening to educational and motivational materials.
This can be even more relaxing than watching television.
Study and, if possible, associate with those who have
accomplished what you wish to achieve. It is not really
that difficult, for you will find those who are truly
successful are enthusiastic about helping others. Please
do not waste their time if you are not serious about what
you wish to achieve. Let them give that time to others who
will use it wisely.
Wealth and success are within the reach of every person
on this planet. Decide today to get out of your comfort
zone and accomplish more with your life.
I wish you the greatest success, happiness and wealth in
your life.
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