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hat are my current beliefs
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about ... • Money? • The
economy? • What it takes to cre-
ate a thriving business? • What
it takes to create long-term, sus-
tainable wealth? • What it takes
to leave a legacy?
here did these beliefs come
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from? Who gave them to me?
The response to the second question—who
gave you your current belief systems—will
overwhelmingly be your parents, teachers,
friends, and family members. Now, be honest:
were these people wealthy and successful?
And, if so, were they wealthy and successful
in the same way that you want to be wealthy
and successful? If you’re currently struggling
to create the wealth and success you desire,
the answer is probably “no.”
So now, let me ask you this: is it possible
that your current set of beliefs may not be
the truth when it comes building wealth?
We don’t let go of our truths easily. I’m not
asking you to change your fundamental
beliefs overnight. All I ask is that you open
your mind to the possibility that there are
pathways to success other than the ones you
were taught. Once you do that, opportunities
will start to crop up for you in all kinds of
unexpected places—like that infomercial I
saw on late-night TV! Be willing to flip the
coin; to look at the other side of the story,
and admit that you might have something
to learn.
In my experience, the easiest way to
become rich is to “do what the rich do.” It
means expanding your circle of influence to
include mentors, friends, and role models
who have accomplished what you want to
accomplish, in the same way that you want
to accomplish it. Forget those who teach
from theory and logic; you need to be around
people who have actually done it. When
you’re in their presence, the life and wealth
you desire to create isn’t just a fantasy
anymore; it’s attainable, and it’s standing
right in front of you! However, to bene t from
this association, you need to set aside your
ego, be willing to learn, and put aside your
old “truths” and judgments to make way for
new, upgraded beliefs and thoughts.
In my experience,
the easiest way
to become rich is
to “do what the
rich do.”
The flip side of expanding your circle of
influence to include people who inspire and
motivate you is that you need to let go of
people who are holding you back. People
who cut you down, ridicule your dreams,
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The first step in developing a success-
oriented mindset is to understand your
current mindset and where it comes from.
So, grab a piece of paper and a pen, and
answer the following two questions: