Who doesn’t want to be a millionaire or at least rich enough to do what they want to and when? Anyone who isn’t already there is trying to get there. Yes I was one. Here is what brought me to wake up and achieve. It has taken me years to figure it out.
Starting very young, I always worked for someone else. Rewards were few and far apart. You too might feel that for what you are putting in, you are definitely not getting what you wanted or expected out of it. To work for others or a company is no disgrace. But just who wants to feel stagnated or limited by a hierarchy designed for just a few. Don’t get me wrong; I don’t suggest for a moment that you re-invent the wheel. The existing system is very good, especially for those who know how to use it. Those that have, reaped the rewards of applying the knowledge they possessed. Rewards like new cars, nice homes, and yachts; traveling to exotic places, not having to worry about how they will pay the bills… need I go on?
Some people are socially well connected and therefore can rely on others to take care of their future. But most of us aren’t. So we have to find the ways and means to achieve our ends. Gambling and lotteries do pay off, but mostly to those who run them. You can’t bring your lottery ticket to the bank and say, “Just hold this ticket and pay off my mortgage with it.” Unless, that is the winning one, they will repossess your house. That is not a plan. It is not to say that life or survival for that matter does not entail taking chances (or risks – if you like better.) We take risks every day. It’s part of life. We decide to walk to work rather than take the bus. We could get hit by a car or truck while crossing the street. We go jogging for our health. Lots of people keel over while engaged in strenuous exercise. We eat poorly, smoke, drink, etc.; all things that might contribute to our ultimate demise. Some risks bring a reasonable expectation of positive outcomes. Therefore, life is full of risks, some good, and some bad. We need to evaluate the likelihood of getting the right effect out of the actions that entail risks. I can go on and on about this subject. We must remember that any action involves risk-taking.
Stress (as difficult as it is to contain) may be physically and mentally destructive, inhibiting our ability to think and behave in a healthy, balanced way. But stress can actually be helpful in waking us up, gives us a sense of urgency, making us act. Don’t sweat the small stuff – relax!
I am a great believer of the saying, “Fail to plan, plan to fail.” Out of this, you might conclude that this entails taking action of some sort. People who don’t take action will not achieve the goals they set for themselves. Wouldn’t you ascribe to that? I do! There is also a relation between cause and effect as well as a cost or consequence to all actions.
You choose to take action when you engage in this endeavor. I applaud you ! You have demonstrated that you have what it takes to achieve what you set out to do. Whatever it was, it motivated you. In my case, the “freedom to do what I wanted, when I wanted” was the clincher. In order to achieve that goal, I needed tools, not the least of which was money. Money, people say, is not the be-all and end-all of this world, but it enables those who have enough of it to get most of what they want. It has helped me help others. I get a kick out of that. The people who get the most fun out of philanthropy are not the recipients, they are the philanthropists.
Here is our dilemma: How did the wealthy become so rich? Inheritance, business dealings, real estate, lotteries are but a few of the ways. If you have a rich uncle or aunt that thinks the world of you and you are their sole heir, then you are not reading this right now. Real estate could be fruitful, but you have to be very experienced and knowledgeable in this field not to waste your time and resources. As you can tell, I did not choose this vehicle for myself. Lotteries, if you don’t invest too much into them, usually pay off what you put into them. Yes there are winners, but the odds are not in our favour. Needless to say, you must have a ticket to have a chance of winning anything at all. No, I never won a lottery that has enabled me to achieve what I have.
Business dealings can be divided into many categories. Here are a few:
- Starting a business from scratch and building it into something big enough that paid off.
- Investing in the stock market or commodities exchange.
- Buying a pre-existing business or franchise.
All of these can be broken down into more sub-categories, all of which will again have their pros and cons. Let’s cut to the chase.
HERE IS AN ANSWER…
Get a grip on yourself now! Buy an already existing business! It sounds scary and intimidating. How in heaven could I or anyone like me be able to buy a business that makes hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars? Remember that you will go for a business that fits your criteria (or needs, if you wish.) Don’t be afraid I will show you the process you can follow to reach whatever goal you set. I stress the point that you set the ultimate limits of what you want, not I.
How you apply this method, will be entirely up to you. Again, action is part of your responsibility. You can do exactly what I did or improvise given a particular situation.
Now that the cat is out of the bag, let’s get to it. (That will be part of my next submission to you).
Next Article: Needs & Motivations (Part 2)
Regards, L.-P. Dupuy www.b4its2late.com
