What’s Blocking Your Ability To Create Great Wealth?
Many people around the world are wringing their hands right now and fretting over the state of the economy. Meanwhile others are ignoring the present state and planning and profiting. The difference between those who will profit and those who will not lies in their attitude and beliefs about money.
Common roadblocks to wealth
NEEDING the cash
Ever notice that the more you NEED money the easier it slips through your hands – or downright avoids you? And when you don’t need the money that’s when you receive it? Of course you’ll always hear those stories about people who were on their last dollar and bought that winning lottery ticket however I bet if you sat down and actually talked with those people you’d find that they weren’t saying a prayer to the almighty and begging for the money. I bet they’d reached a state of surrender and simply thought – ‘what ever will be will be’ and whammo the money came.
What’s the point? When we need money, our life is focused on it and our energy is one of need rather than appreciation or even desire the energy is negative and we may actually be repelling money. Sounds kind of hocus pocus I know but if you are familiar with The Secret or Think and Grow Rich, they talk about the law of attraction. The emotions which are tied to your desires have a strong effect on what you attract. NEED simply seems to attract more need – certainly not what you bargained for.
So how do you go around this roadblock?
There are several small steps you can take. The first is to be grateful for what you have. Gratitude is a very powerful emotion. Simply making a written or mental checklist at the beginning or end of every day about what you’re grateful for will start to turn things around.
The second is to let go of need. Money is a great thing, it’s a tool, and it can be used to have tremendous fun and do fantastic great works for others. It’s good to desire money and it’s good to focus on it, as long as your focus is positive.
Napoleon Hill talks at length about the necessity of faith. Not just faith in yourself for the ability to create great wealth but faith in the bigger picture. Faith that if you do what’s required of you, the universe or God or however you choose to define it will take care of you. He says, “Faith is the head chemist of the mind. When faith is blended with the vibration of thought, the subconscious mind instantly picks up the vibration, translates it into its spiritual equivalent, the only form that induces a response from the Infinite Intelligence, as in the case of prayer.”
Perception of money
How do you view money? You’ll find it’s easier to attain if you have only positive associations with it. However many of us have deep seated associations with money that may not be so positive. We may not even be aware of them. For example, did you ever hear your parents say, “We just don’t have enough?”
Did you ever hear someone say, “The rich get richer and the poor get poorer?” Did you ever make a mistake with money, maybe a poor investment or incur a bit of debt and feel you’re just not good with money? Do you feel that money is scarce and there’s only a limited supply?
These small incidents can create deep seated beliefs about money that affect our ability to create great wealth. In order to achieve great wealth you have to believe you’re able to do it deep down to your core. You must also believe you deserve it.
To eliminate this roadblock to wealth consider asking yourself what your beliefs about money are. Write them down and explore them one by one. Ask yourself if you believe the thoughts that come up and if so, why? You may find that you’re able to clear these false beliefs about money and get on the road to the wealth you desire and deserve.
Not Following Your Passion
“A burning desire to be and to do is the starting point from which the dreamer must take off.”
-Napoleon Hill
When you’re having fun and truly enjoying what you do, money will follow. Now that doesn’t mean it’s guaranteed. You still need to eliminate the previous road blocks mentioned above and you need to surround yourself with the skills and knowledge necessary to run a profitable business but at its core passion must exist.
Passion and a desire to be doing what you’re doing day in and day out is essential. If you dread getting up in the morning it’s only sending out negative energy to your subconscious and ultimately to the divine, it’s also sending out negative energy to everyone around you. Your customers, partners, employees and even your vendors will pick up on your dissatisfaction. Whether they’re aware of it or not, it will affect how they interact with you and ultimately it will affect your prosperity.
Consider for a moment how you feel when you’re at the store for example and the sales person is apathetic at best and you can tell by the look on their face that they’d rather be walking on coals than helping you buy a television. You don’t feel like buying a television from them that’s for certain. However if you’re talking to someone whose passion is television and technology you’re going to enjoy that interaction much more and you’re more likely to buy that TV. You’re also more likely to go back to them when you have future needs.
The same holds true for you and your business. You MUST be passionate about it. Passion is contagious. It’ll permeate your relationships and kick those roadblocks to wealth right out of the way.
Running into one or more of these wealth creation roadblocks isn’t the end of the world. We all, even the wealthiest of us, stumble and doubt from time to time. I’m sure there are days when Warren Buffet feels less than passionate about his job. The difference is that the wealthy make changes in their lives to once again feel passionate about their work. They make the changes and do what they need to do to feel positive about money and they enjoy the rewards of having money rather than feeling guilty or needy. There is great wealth available for you; all you have to do is continue to clear those roadblocks. Be aware of them and then kick them out of the way - great wealth is yours for the asking.
To Your Success!
Jeremy Gislason
SureFireWealth INC
SureFireWealth.com
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December 23rd, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Great post Jeremy, that’s definitely important. Taking action is one of the biggest of all, you’ll never know until you try.
Terrance Charles
http://www.thesimplecode.com
December 23rd, 2008 at 8:54 pm
Jeremy,
I have been following your progress on the internet and
have been impressed with your work.
The foundations presented in Think and Grow Rich,
The Master Key and Science of Getting Rich established my
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December 24th, 2008 at 1:31 am
Excellent message, Sensei. I feel you really nailed this one.
You need to have passion, but then you need to take action. The message is clear.
However, you do need to be grateful for all that you have. I do believe in infinite abundance.
Keep these inspirational messages coming. Thank you, Jeremy.
Pizza on Earth, Good Will to All!
albert grande
http://pizzatherapy.com
December 24th, 2008 at 2:02 am
nice article Jeremy. — appreciated.
“Ever notice that the more you NEED money the easier
it slips through your hands – or downright avoids you?”
while this may be true for some I’ve heard Abraham
teaching the opposite that:
the greater the need, (example given by Abraham was huge divorce settlement burden)
the greater the desire for more money is there which in turn
causes the universe to respond and provide.
In other words Abraham was saying
that no matter how great the need increases
the desire proportionately increases and the universe responds.
What are your thoughts?
December 24th, 2008 at 4:09 am
In my opinion, the biggest roadblock to happiness (in whatever form it comes) is a lack of gratitude.
We ALL have things in our lives to be thankful for. It’s just that we get so caught up in the negative things happening around us … and often times TO us … that we forget to appreciate our blessings.
The Law of Attraction says you will receive whatever you focus on. So, as Jeremy said, if you focus on your NEED of money, what do you think you’re going to attract? Answer: More need.
Instead, try being thankful for what you have (no matter how small) and then pay attention. You’re going to see some amazing things take place in your life.
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2009!
December 24th, 2008 at 7:27 am
A great article. I believe every word. It is a proven concept that the power of positive thinking is the most powerful of all. Whether you think you can or you think you can’t…YOUR RIGHT!!!
Nan made a very good observation with her Quote “The Law of Attraction says you will receive whatever you focus on. So, as Jeremy said, if you focus on your NEED of money, what do you think you’re going to attract? Answer: More need.”
Very true statement. I have been struggling for some time now and I believe that may be the key to my misfortune. I have spent month’s focusing on my needs and forgetting that God has already supplied those. I need now to let that go and focus on how I can be more of an inspiration to others. A statistic that we all know but seldom think about is that 10 out of every 10 people …DIE. Period. It will happen. The important thing is how we live. I want my legacy to be that of someone who made a positive difference in the lives of those I came in contact with.
Time to take action, forget about the money and start making a difference!
May God Bless all of you and have a very Merry Christmas and a safe, happy New Year
December 24th, 2008 at 10:01 am
Jeremy,
I appreciate your thoughts and words about money.
I have realized that I have manifested EXACTLY what I have focused on, my entire life.
Unfortunately, most of the focus has been on negativity and need.
Then I had the good fortune (when you are ready the teacher arrives!?) to meet Chuck Bartok (see his comment above) and be part of his work discussing Napoleon Hill and other similar writers along with his direction and experience as it relates to marketing (http://beginnersmarketingclass.com/?rid=38 – as you can see I am participating in the Affiliate Program of which he speaks in his comment, a wonderful opportunity and partnership). Today, for example, I spent writing out cash flow projections and thinking about how many people with whom I need to share the amazing tool and potential for growth and productivity available through the Focus 40 Personal Training System.
Doing so brought up all my personal roadblocks about not only money but also about my own worth and perceived abilities and shortcomings.
I would add the latter to your list of roadblocks: not only what you think about money, but also what you think about yourself has HUGE impact on how quickly money flows to you.
So for those of us who have personal issues with money and self worth, keep up the good work and keep pointing us to Mr. Hill.
Blessings,
Dr Jon
P.S. For those interested I posted a short video depicting the Personal Training System on YouTube at http://tinyurl.com/87kerk
December 24th, 2008 at 10:18 am
Hey Jeremy great quality artical, lots of food for thought know matter if earning $1 income or 6 Figure we all needed to grow to get to next level, income levels can make us too comfortable, not to go to the next income level
December 24th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Hi Jerry,
This is a very good post. We don’t often realize how our actions make a difference in what we attract and what we do not attract!!! I realize from things that have happened in my life, when I actually forget about the thing(s) I want or need thats when they come to me. When we keep stressing the fact that we need something we sometimes force that thing away from instead of to us. We need to realize too that our attitude is what really attracts people to or away from us, and we need to attract people to us in order to get money. If people do not like us or cannot have good relationship with us, they will not want anything from us.
One problem I have is that after reading material from other experts in the business I tend to want their advice to work immediately. But we have to realize that it takes time and patience to Master the Art of Being Successful in Business. You just have to keep building continuously step by step. “Rome was not built in a day”. Every successful venture takes time to reach the top of the ladder.
I also like Nan’s comment: We must grateful for what we have now. Remember if you cannot appreciate what you have now, you will not be able to appreciate the bigger things when they. Give thanks for what you have now and you will be happier. We need to also learn to find happiness in what we have now and remain positive even if we have not achieved all our goals.
Good luck Everyone for the New Year, 2009. I Wish you All Prosperity, Peace, Success and Blessings.
http://www.thehealthyway.cyberwize.com
December 24th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Thank You Jeremy,
Very good article. A good reminder that attitude is everything. When I was a younger man I worked the fishing and diving boats and always felt rich even if I didn’t have a plug nickel.
December 28th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
Jeremy, would you authorize me to convert this article into a short PDF report to give away to my list? Of course your name as the author and a link to your blog would be included.
PS: there’s no need to publish this comment, just send me a reply by email.
December 29th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Sure does sound like you know your intentions Jeremy, I’ll second a link to your blog on my blog too if you don’t have a problem with that. it is a nice article base with so much information out there that overlooks the take action principle. My problem is overload and what do I do next to the people coming into my life and saying they just don’t have the money, time, lifestyle et al, but don’t want to change either. Well I’m on vacation for another week so now I have my new year’s resolution thanks to you!
peace, light and love in the new year!
Kurt
http://tinyurl.com/secretpath
May 27th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
I think this information is just the true about business. It underlines the importance of positive thinking, established aims, clear conceptions, self motivation and definitely to get enough satisfaction from the work done. Great article!!!