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First one is by Rachit:

But the truly happy people in the world live completely in today. They have no worries about tomorrow, no thoughts of the past, they feel good every day … almost as if they are living in a compartment of one day.

And so here’s the irony … we want to be rich … because that money, and the journey towards the money will make us happy.

But because we work so hard to be rich, our attention shifts to the past & future … not NOW. And NOW is where true happiness lies. The ability to be happy despite your situation - to feel a good inside when we are poor, rich, sick, healthy

So, in my case … my ongoing goal is to remain happy without condition … if i’m successful, failing or anything else … i want to be happy with myself. If success, great meaning or riches happen along the way, it’ll be a nice bonus.

I think Rachit made a really good point about people focusing on the past and future and not the present. Certainly the case. True happiness does lie in what is happening NOW.

Hence, we should always strive to be happy with what we’re doing NOW. But my point is, those who are perpetually complaining about their lack of finances and lack of time etc are usually those who end up slogging their lives out for money. It’s because that they do not have this desire to be wealthy and have no dreams & aspirations for themselves that they are forced to report to a job which they dislike and end up being even unhappier.

Coincidentally, these are the people who will tell you ‘I do not want to be rich. I just want to be happy.’

Why do I say that? The friend which I mentioned in my last post has always complained to me about not having enough money. She’s NOT happy. And she WANTS to be rich. It’s just that she has not managed to identify the driving factor to move her out of her comfort zone.

Why is that so?

This brings us to the next comment by Moonaire:

I believe in helping people, and have been doing so since I could remember. Most are pro bono, and once in a while I do get paid (even when I don’t charge them), but either way, each time I successfully provide a solution, it brings a smile to their face, and it is that smile, that ‘customer satisfaction’ that pushes me forward.

Would I rather be rich or happy? I don’t really care about either. I just want everyone else (especially the billions of people on earth in state of poverty) to be happy, and I will do all I can for that smile on the face.

Now now.. Think about it for a second… Do you think Moonaire strives to be wealthy? YES! We’ve just had a short discussion on Friday about some big plans we’re going to launch and we want to be millionaires by the age of 25.

But what’s the difference here??

Moonaire has managed to identify a cause that is so much bigger than himself. You see, when your cause is just YOU alone, you will never find the motivation to work hard. You will never see the need of having big dreams and aspirations because it’s all about YOU alone.

If it’s not for my mother who has to stand and work for 8 hours every single day even though she’s already 55, I will never see a need either. If it’s not for my father who has to constantly face debtors knocking on the door and contemplate declaring bankruptcy, I will never see a need either. If it’s not for the majority of the world’s population who lives on only US$1 a day, I will never see a need either. If it’s not for our Lord & Saviour who has gifted us with our life and a chance to make a difference in others’ lives, I will never see a need either.

So it’s not really about YOU being happy and YOU being rich.

I’m sure many of the wealthiest people do not just work hard for their wealth and happiness. In one of the comments in my last post, I mentioned about the various large charitable organisations in the world being set up by some of the billionaires.

They recognise that the cause is bigger than them. Which is why despite accumulating so much wealth, they still do not stop working. And GIVING.

Here’s a quote from Johnny Wimbrey: ‘When you put money before the cause of helping people, money is your master’.

Then are those so called ’spiritual’ people who criticize people for seeking wealth. But yet, they themselves are slaves of money and are perpetually unhappy as well. So many people believe that wealth and spirituality are mutually exclusive. I beg to differ. I believe in Enlightened Wealth. I believe in giving first. I believe that our Lord has abundance of good things in store for us, with wealth being one of them. Not for us to enjoy, but for us to help the needy ones.

Alright, if you actually bothered to read this long post, I really thank you for your time. having said so much, bottomline is: Find something that you really enjoy doing. And try to convert it into a profitable stream of income. In that way, you will be able to be happy not only now, but also in the future. And you’ll be able to be rich at the same time. Coincidentally, this is also what is being preached by adam Khoo.
And yes, I do aspire to retire young. Not because I can enjoy for the rest of my lives. But because I can devote more time and energy to accomplish the greater things in life.

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It seems like some people are having this misconception that being rich will actually rob you of your happiness. But is that truly the case? Take a look around, who are the majority of people who are constantly beset by problems? I believe that the majority of problems people face in life(relationships, health, career) are the result of LACK of money.

Today, divorces and crimes are influenced by the lack of money. Now, I’m not saying that all poor people are sad and all wealthy people are happy. I’m not as myopic as to equate happiness with wealth.

But, while I do agree that money will not buy you happiness, I do believe that not having money will not make you happier as well. Hence, I would definitely rather to be unhappy with money than unhappy without it. Though that’s besides the point.

Coming back to the comment, I just wonder how many people also share the same belief? Why can’t you strive to be rich and happy? I feel that people who share that belief are simply having some misconceptions about money.

You see, the true wealthy people do not think of money just as coloured pieces of paper. They see it as tools to fulfil every one of their dreams. The fact is, money itself is just a concept. A spiritual concept if you would like.

And money contains the power to do so much good. One got to look beyond the surface of money notes and see the benefits it can bring to one’s family and loved ones. If you do not think of yourself, at least think of others.

When you keep thinking that you only want to be happy rather than be rich, you’re simply only thinking of yourself. But, the reason why so many wealthy people work so hard for money is not for themselves! The cause is bigger than each individual!

Just take a look at Bill Gates and Warren Buffet, two of the wealthiest individuals in the world. They could have retired long ago, with the sheer amount of wealth they have built for themselves. Instead, they still continue to work. (though Bill Gates has recently stepped down from managing Microsoft’s operations) Is it because they are so money-minded that even with so much wealth they are not satisfied? Of course not!

People like to associate rich people with being materialistic and claim that these people worship money. But take a look around once again and you will realize it is the people who lack money who worship money. Who woks all day, year after year in a job which they hate, just for the monye? Who is constantly worrying about money? Who are those who constantly queue long hours each week to have a go at the lottery?

Is it those who are wealthy or those who have no money? I rest my case.

So why do Warren Buffet and Bill Gates still continue to work? It’s because of their passion and for a cause is greater than them!Why do I say that? These two men have pledged the majority of their fortune to charity.

Judging by their actions, do you think they are not happy??

Stop holding on to the belief that you just want to be happy and not rich. When you have that belief, you will NEVER be rich. And trust me, you won’t like that feeling.

Money can give you the power to touch so many more lives and fulfil your mission on Earth. I believe we were born not to just lead a normal life. If you want to be special, work for it. Stop letting these limiting beliefs impede your success.

I know only by being rich can I relieve my parents of the misery and burden they face due to financial problems. I know by being rich can I truly help the poor in the world. I know by attaining financial freedom can I have the time to accomplish more of the greater things in life. It’s because of these ‘whys’ that I operate differently from the majority of my peers, and I’m proud of it.

And the next time people criticise you for being materialistic just because you work hard for your goals, tell them to give you their money then. Since it’s not going to make them happy. Might as well relieve them of the misery. Enough said.

To learn more about adopting the right mindsets and beliefs about wealth, check out Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires. If it could create wonders in my life, likewise for yours.

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Now there you have it! Now that you know the 7 Critical distinctions, so do you possess more of the producer’s characteristics or or that of procrastinators’? If you’ve identified yourself as a producer, Congrats! I believe you have what it takes to be truly successful in life.But if you don’t, then it’s really time to start thinking about which are the characteristics you need to change and which are the ones you need to adopt.Personally, I know that I still have many procrastinators’ characterstics. So I will be working towards to change them.Hope that the 7 distinctions outlined above would serve to be useful to you in the future!To Your Success!

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There is a simple rule that you should apply to your thinking in everything you do.

Think Positively and you will get positive results.

Think Negatively and you will get negative results.

You know I’ve come acrossed many negative people in life. These people will forever be worrying about almost every single thing they can think of. Before a test, they will worry that it’s going to be hard. When doing projects, they will worry about the deadline. They spend a huge amount of time worrying instead of sitting down and think of solutions to their problems.

You know their mind is constantly clouded with negative thoughts and sometimes it can be really depressing tallking to them.

Not surprisingly, they often achieve minimal success in all the things that they do.

Now I’m not saying that just by being positive you will surely be successful.

But I do know for a matter of fact that:

Successful people in life are always positive people!

Now, everyone is bound to face setbacks in life, successful people included. In fact, I do believe that the more successful you are, the more problems you might face. Because if you run a huge corporation, the problems that your corporation face daily is certainly larger that those faced by a small enterprise.

However, successful and positive minded people tend to face setbacks in a totally different manner.

While positive minded people will look for solutions to their problems, the negative minded ones will lose confidence and panic. They tend to find excuses and blame others and completely give up.

The fact is, everything that you choose to think affects your life. We’ve got to take charge of our mental thoughts and maintain a positive mindset always.

In our mind, we’ve got to keep thinking about positive thoughts. Keep visualizing success coming your way. See yourself achieving the goals that you’ve set. Picture yourself in that dream house you’ve always wanted!

There’s another thing which I’ve noticed among my friends. That positive people also attracts the most friends. Just imagine, would you rather hang out with a friend who constantly complains to you abt his/her life and is highly critical of others. Or would you rather be with someone who’s full of zest and motivation, constantly looking forward to each and every day.

This is one thing that we’ve got to remind ourselves constantly. Worrying will never help things. So instead of wasting your time to worry, why not replace that thought with a optimistic one?

It will not only make your life happier, it will also help you in achieving the success you desire.

So the next time your mind starts to worry or panic, ask yourself this question: ‘Is this going to help?’ If your answer is No, tell yourself you’re not going to allow yourself to be so silly and worry for nothing. Instead, for any problems that you face in life, visualize the most positive outcome that can happen.

And channel all your strength to finding solutions instead.

From today onwards, smile more often! Positive minded people are always happy! And when you’re happy, you’ve already achieved success. Be a source of motivation and joy to the people around you.

Another thing to take note is you should always try to mix with positive minded people. Chances are, your perceptions and beliefs are partly formed by the people around you. Hence, you shld never allow yourself to be negatively affected by your peers.

I’m not saying you should avoid your friends when they face problems. Rather, do not join them in wallowing in self pity or blaming everyone else. You should instead spread your optimism and encourage them to think positively as well.

And do not allow negative thoughts of friends to discourage you. If you remian positve and make sure that you are not susceptible to the negative influences of other people - YOU WILL SUCCEED.

With that, I wish you success!

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