Change Your Thoughts & Change Your Life
Think success and you will be a success.
Your thinking defines who you are. Do you believe you can do anything? If the answer is yes, then you can.
But, unfortunately, the opposite is also true. Surround yourself with the wrong people; people who don’t believe in you, and so forth and you will surely not go far. Are you told negative messages? Do you listen to these messages? Sadly, negative thoughts will often become self-fulfilling prophesies.
So, take heed. Be careful who you associate with, what material you read, what television programs and movies you choose to watch, and so forth; all these external forms of influence affect your state of mind and well-being. Watching the discovery channel, the history channel and other such mind stimulating programs will keep your mind alert, focused, clear and readily open to learning.
Think like a million dollars and you will be able to reap the rewards.
I recently read about a couple who made only a small income: about 40k per person. Over a lifetime one would not think this couple would be able to retire at an early age, nor do so with anything close to a million dollars. That is what many might think. Truth is this couple was able to retire early. They were smart. They believed they could retire early and then they took the steps to ensure this happened. They saved. They invested. They did not waste money on frivolous expenditures. Their wise decisions paid off and in total assets of approximately 1.5 million dollars they were able to retire in their early fifties. This can happen for you as well.
Take the time to plan for what you truly want. Take the time to think through the necessary steps you will need to complete in order to make these plans a reality. Do not sell yourself, your time, or your dreams short. Building a house takes time. It does not happen overnight. Give your plans the careful, considerate attention they deserve. Millionaires are made. You can make yourself a millionaire as well.
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Jennifer
On July 17, 2007 at 11:02 am
Thank you for this moving piece.
Liane Schmidt
On December 28, 2007 at 12:02 pm
Dear Jennifer,
Thank you so very kindly for your comment.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
Gerlaine
On March 1, 2008 at 12:25 am
I love success motivation. That is my thing beside the poetry. I am glad to have you on my list. I will be reading a lot of your writing tonight.
swapna
On September 9, 2008 at 8:26 am
thanks for sharing this with us….
Glynis Smy
On November 12, 2008 at 5:27 am
Oh it is so true, we changed our lifestyle and country, we saved and sold our material goods, we lead a simpler life in Cyprus, we have retired early to enjoy each other, we rent a house, we own one car and have fun times when our family visits, in the UK we had a house, new cars and no time to see each other! we now grow our own food and live in the sun. It takes courage to change, I don’t want a million dollars, just time with the ones I love and friends. I write for the love of writing and that has changed my life too. Great article, I enjoyed reading it
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