True Prosperity - To experience true prosperity you must have a balance of inner and outer success. True prosperity is an experience that includes - and goes beyond - mere financial accumulation. When you have true prosperity you experience a richer, fuller life in every dimension: enhanced quality of relationships - better health - increased creativity - accelerated career success - freedom - joy - connection - abundance (of time, money, fun, friendship, peace, love, etc).

- "Prosperity is the experience of having plenty of what we truly need and want in life, material and otherwise". -- (Shakti Gawain)

More and more people today are searching for - better health - more financial security - less stress - a better life .  

                                                          

Recent Survey - Acording to a Louis Harris poll, the two top worries that keep people awake at nights are - their HEALTH and their FINANCES. These are the two highest stress factors that 'eat away' at our quality of life - that rob us of the happiness and well being and peace we deserve for ourselves and our families - the state of our health and our finances and not much wonder.

On our previous CHOOSING WELLNESS page we discuss the 'health' issue.

Let's now dig deeper into the 'wealth' issue because our HEALTH and our WEALTH are inextricably connected to each other whether we realize it or not.  


                                                          


The Economy - Because of the current economy, many people are also worried about the health of their savings / investments / homes / careers / retirements. It's considered the worst downturn since World War II - especially with such high employment - and most experts believe it will take a few years before we return to where we were before.

Dreams - Nevertheless, we all have dreams. Some of us are better at visualizing and manifesting them than others, but we all have them. Despite how bad the economy is, we need to seek ways to take better control of our "own" financial futures and our dreams and goals will start the process. We realize our dreams may not be as fast and simple as waving a magic wand but there are universal laws and principles which, when learned and applied, will help us realize all our dreams! 

- "He who cherishes a beautiful vision, a lofty ideal in his heart, will one day realize it.. Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream so shall you become."  -- (James Allen)


                                                                              

Success - What IS success? Success is truly living. Struggling to survive is not living. Unfortunately, life does not come with a manual. Most people struggle through life and wonder why they never get anywhere. YOU do not have to be one of them. You really can take control of your life and succeed. The Purpose of Life is to LIVE.

Universal SUCCESS Laws - To see some of the universal Laws Of Success => Click Here. 
 
First, you need to define what success means to you. Unless you have a clear vision of what success is to you, you cannot work towards it. Success means different things to different people. For some, 'monetary reward' is a measure of success. Some call it the progressive realization of a worthwhile dream. Yet others have multiple definitions for success.

- “Do not measure success by today’s harvest.  Measure success by the seeds you plant today.”  (Robert Louis Stevenson) 

- “Don't aim at SUCCESS by itself. The more you aim at it, and make it a target, the more you’re going to miss it.  For success, just like happiness, cannot be pursued.  It must ENSUE as the "unintended side effect" of pursuing a cause with passion, that is greater than oneself”. -- (Victor Frankel)

There IS Enough - "There's more than enough of everything we need on this planet to live joyous, peaceful, productive and fulfilling lives. There is enough - for everyone - forever. All we have to do is respectfully use what we need and share the rest". -- (Neale Donald Walsch)


                                                                                



YOU Have the Power to 'Choose' Prosperity - It begins by gradually re-programming your subconscious to eliminate your inner blocks (your limiting beliefs) and to receiving and manifesting abundance. In other words, creating PROSPERITY begins from within - it goes from the inside-out, as your outer manifestations always mirror what is going on inside you. When you change your inner programming, the external results will change accordingly.

- If you don't have something that you want, it is because you are not energetically (mind-body-soul-spirit) aligned with it.

- If you have something in your life that you don't want, it is because right now you are in energetic alignment with it.

- If you want something you do not have - or you have something that you do not want - when you learn to consciously shift your energy you will attract totally different results.

The laws of the universe are totally clear and absolutely consistent with this.

In other words, to change your attraction: 1) => get clarity about what you want   2) => align your energy with it   3) => commit to receiving it   4) => it will be yours.

Simply 'knowing' something on an intellectual level gives you very little power. But when you take a truth - and internalize it so that it becomes who you really are (on a cellular level) - you will radiate that truth outward and your entire experience of life will be changed.

The fastest way to "block" your efforts to create the life you love is to get caught up in a "negative energy" spiral. Any action taken from a place of LACK (fear, anxiety, poor self-esteem, separation / scarcity-consciousness) will be motivated action (pushing fear/discomfort away) and will be counter-productive.

The fastest way to "propel" yourself towards the manifestation of your dreams is to: 1) => learn of the universal success laws   2) => consciously line up your energy with what you want   3) => take action (positive, flowing, enthusiastic action) from a place of INSPIRATION (pulling your good towards you) rather than motivation.



How We THINK - For greater success + healthier, more positive and abundant lives - for families, companies and communities - it all starts with "how we think".

People who not only laser focus on their "dreams", but who also consider the "obstacles" that lie in the way of realizing those dreams  - who visualize the steps they will take to make success happen, rather than just the success itself - vastly outperform those who simply sit back and wait for the universe to reward them for all their positive thinking. It's true whether it's a relationship with your secret crush, landing a job, starting a business, recovering from major surgery, losing weight or getting healthier - it's the same thing - how we think. See it graphically => Click Here .


                                                         




Business & Financial Education - Sadly, our schools and universities are pretty much "bankrupt" when it comes to teaching even "basic" business and financial education. This situation has left a terrible "void" for those who wish to prepare for a truly successful future. Let's paint a picture here...

You have stepped out of the crowd and have chosen the road less-traveled - a road that leads to a life of abundant living instead of a life of stress and debt

The Parable of Two Roads - For all of us, life is about choices. Almost daily, we come to a fork in the road of life and we have to choose one or the other. Let us describe two different "economic" roads we can choose to travel.

ROAD #1 - The first road is a narrow two-lane road that is extremely crowded. On this road you are allowed to carry as much "junk and stuff" as your vehicle will hold.

There are only a few rest stops along this road, and there is no roadside assistance. Traveling this road is nerve-racking and very dangerous. If you choose this road, and if you survive the trip, it will take you about 40 years to reach your destination => financial freedom.

ROAD #2 - However, there is another road - "a road less traveled". This second road is an amazing 8-lane super- highway with very little traffic and it bypasses all the dangerous and heavily congested areas. This highway is safe, relaxing and fun, with many exciting places to stop along the way.

This highway will take you to a life of abundance in just years instead of decades. However, this road is a TOLL ROAD. The toll required is that you must agree not to buy a lot of junk, or waste too much time and money on recreation and excessive entertainment, until you reach the debt-free border. This highway is called the "Financial Freedom Highway".

There are many significant advantages in taking the Financial Freedom Highway. The most obvious advantage is being able to gain knowledge, create wealth and achieve financial freedom much faster than normal.

However, a critically important advantage that is not as obvious is - if you commit yourself to the principles of wise financial stewardship + the laws of good business - you will also live a much more enjoyable life immediately - TODAY - and from now on. In fact, it is difficult to adequately describe to you the amazing peace of mind and joy you will receive from choosing to travel the Financial Freedom Highway.

Knowledge Is Power - but only IF applied. YOU can choose your "on-ramp" to the Financial Freedom Highway and YOUR gateway to a new way of living.


                                                        



Cash Flow Quadrant - If you're on the LEFT side of the Quadrant (E - Employee and S - Self Employed) - as taught in Robert Kiyosaki's now famous book, the Cash Flow Quadrant - you need to at least consider moving to the RGHT side of the Quadrant (B - Business ownership) and I - Investments) - for the ultimate in wealth creation and financial freedom. Otherwise, in this economy, you are far too "vulnerable" - especially if you have only ONE source of income.

Kiyosaki discusses fully, the 'reasons' to move to the RIGHT side of the Quadrant - exploring Big Business + Investments. But he also opens the door to how average people can accomplish this - starting with (the right kind of) Home Businesses ownership as well. 

- "If you want long term financial success and complete control over your life, you need to "own a business" - one that runs itself, and makes money even when you're not there. The richest people in the world build networks. Everyone else is trained to look for work. Building your own business is the best way to acquire wealth. After you have built your business, and you have strong cash flow, then you can begin investing in other assets. Learn to have money work for you, rather than you work for money" -- (Robert Kiyosaki)

To see the full details of Robert Kiyosaki's Cash Flow Quadrant teachings => Click Here



Self Employment? - As attractive as self employment may be (and it can be) - it is still trading "HOURS for DOLLARS" - "TIME for MONEY". You do the work - you get paid. You STOP WORKING - your INCOME STOPS. And if your self employment income is your "primary" (or worse, "only") source of income, you're in a dangerously precarious position. When you get sick, or go on vacation, or take a sabbatacal, or go away for courses & continuing education - you are basically UNEMPLOYED - you generally have NO LEVERAGE - no (passive) INCOME DIVERSIFICATION.

Health Care Professionals - Our physicians, chiropractors, surgeons, acupuncturists, dentists, osteopaths, nurse practitioners, naturopaths, etc. are among the hardest working professionals in North American society. In fact, most take better care of their patients than they do of themselves. Many health care providers have what they truly believe are magnificant and satisfying chosen careers - and that's wonderful.

Many also make very large incomes, BUT - many also have challenges like - expensive lifestyles - credit cards that get maxed out - punishing malpractice insurance costs - increasing lawsuits - more and more government regulation & red tape - high tax liabilities - heavy workloads - burnout - divorce, etc.

Remember, as a SELF EMPLOYED health practitioner, you're on the LEFT side of the Cash Flow Quadrant (S). This means that you must continuously BE there [working] to create your income. Careful planning can help you avoid the potential pitfalls and achieve prosperity - while maintaining your practice.



                                                             




Sandy Botkin, CPA, Esq. / Tax & Legal Expert - "A HOME-Based Business is now considered the #1 FINANCIAL STRATEGY in North America!" 

To get the full story => Click Here



                                                               




Owning a BUSINESS - As Kiyosaki and Botkin say above, a major KEY to prosperity is "owing your own business" (the right kind of business). Please keep in mind that nothing - not personal real estate - not the stock market - not gold - rare art - coins - stamp collections - vintage autos - family heirlooms - nothing has brought financial independence to as many people as has business ownership.