Life is about choices. When you and I were young choices were made for us
but as we grew and matured we learned to make our own choices. This has
been a slow and steady process that has brought us both the joys and
frustrations of life.
Now it is time to make another choice. This choice is one of the most
critical decisions that you will make in taking control of your finances.
Why is this decision so critical? When you take control of your finances
it empowers you with the possibility to achieve financial freedom so that
you can live the life that others only dream about.
The decision to change your financial future is the first step to
financial freedom. The most important decision is made when you commit
each day to taking the necessary steps to walk in economic empowerment.
I am going to layout a roadmap for your new financial life so that you can
travel the road to your dreams.
There are only two roads that every human being will take in life. The
Bible teaches that the wide road is traveled by the majority and leads to
destruction. Have you ever thought that this maybe the reason why 90% of
the people in our country are broke? In order to reach financial freedom
you must join the10% of people who choose the road that is less traveled.
The 90/10 Rule
Throughout history 90% of the money has been made by only 10 % of the
people. The reason for this is 90% of the people choose comfort and
security over financial freedom.
Mind Makeover
Before you can change your financial situation, you need to change the way
you think as it relates to money. You must change your thoughts and
beliefs about finances. Some of your beliefs have shaped your current
financial situation and are deeply engrained into your minds. If you don’t
identify these bogus beliefs it will hinder your ability to strive for
financial freedom.
If you are ever going to have financial freedom, self-awareness is
critical. This is where you must take inventory of your thoughts and
attitudes about money. You must find out what attitudes are helping you
and which attitudes are holding you back.
What do you see when you look in the mirror?
When you look in the mirror what you do whisper to yourself? Do you
whisper comments like: “I’m worthless”, “I’m over weight”, “I’m getting
old”, “I don’t have anything worth while going on in my life”?
Can you stand tall and say, “I look great and I have great things going on
in my life”?
A mirror reflects more than what your eyes can see. A mirror reflects your
inner thoughts and beliefs and is projected back to you as what is
referred to as self-image. You must listen to your thoughts because they
come from your soul. Are they negative? Are they defeating? Are they
poverty thoughts? You will never embark on the road of prosperity if
inside your soul you harbor poverty thoughts.
Your old ideas about finances must change and new ideas must be birthed.
There is nothing more Popular than when a new idea comes to realization.
Also, there is nothing more devastating than someone who is stuck in an
old idea.
If you are harboring negative thoughts in your soul, you must identify
that negative thought and discover the truth behind its meaning. For
example, if you have a thought that says “I can’t get ahead” or “I don’t
have time to think about making extra money or financial freedom”, what
you might really be saying is “I am afraid to try anything new” or “I am
afraid that I might fail”.
If you really want to experience financial freedom, you must be willing to
take the necessary steps. It’s time to dig deep and take a good look
inside and discover what message you have been speaking to yourself in
regards to your finances. Take some time to jot down any negative messages
that are being whispered into your soul. Once you have identified the
negative message, write down the real truth that lies beneath that
negative thought. Once you know the truth beneath the negative thought,
talk back to it. Throughout the day when that negative thought tries to
send a message to your soul, speak the truth to it.
Negative thoughts deplete your life of the energy that motivates you for
success.
I have just explained how to remove the traps that are blocking your
mental path as you make steps toward financial freedom.
I have discovered five common traits possessed by individuals who have
traveled the road to financial freedom.
1. Vision - the ability to see what others do not see
2. Courage - the ability to act regardless of having feelings of fear
3. Creativity- the ability to think outside the box
4. Self-confidence- the ability to stand in the face of criticism and
skeptics
5. Self-control- the ability to delay gratification
When it comes to financial matters you must maintain an open mind. You
must stay open to new ideas and strategies that can bring you financial
freedom.
Imagine two men walking down the street on a very windy day. A piece of
paper blows along the side walk in front of the first man but he never
looks down. He keeps his eyes focused on the block ahead. That same piece
of paper blows in front of the second man but this man glances down and
takes notice of the piece of paper. It is a hundred dollar bill. The man
picks it up and puts it in his pocket.
Question: Is the second man luckier than the first man? No! The same
opportunity crossed the path of both men, but only the second man was
willing to take a good look at what was before him reaching out to catch
it.
Are your eyes open to this wonderful IFGC opportunity? Are you willing to
see what others fail to see? Are you willing to seize the opportunity that
is before you?
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