21st Century Academy

It’s very common for it to take people a long time to come around and finally take part in a wealth creation course. That’s a curious occurrence, because logically we might think that everyone would jump at the chance to find out how to make money, build wealth, and enjoy their ultimate idea of success. So why is it that we hesitate to take the plunge?

Stubborn Pride

Although we hate to say the word, because it often is looked upon as something negative, our own pride can often be the thing that keeps us from pursuing wealth education. When that happens, it’s often because we view courses of this sort as a sign of weakness. It’s like admitting to ourselves that we aren’t as smart as we think we are, and we don’t know all that we think we should.

Everyone grows up with an attitude towards money, and a financial subconscious that colors our perceptions and success with wealth. None of us like to admit that we need help financially, as we fear that that might come to be known, and the neighbors might find out our weakness, even though there’s a good chance they’re doing worse than we are (but they won’t admit to it either).

Roadblocks To Wealth

What we really need to do is to see this mindset for what it is—a meaningless barrier; a roadblock to success; a roadblock to wealth. This kind of hesitation, this pride and fear of perceived weakness is exactly what needs to be overcome in order to be wealthy. That’s what a lot of Jamie McIntyre’s seminars, courses, and exercises are about—about understanding these silly hang-ups so that we can knock them down.

Not knowing something is not a sign of weakness. Getting help from a knowledgeable resource is not weakness, either. What is weak is to do just the opposite—to succumb to pride and refuse ourselves that which could really help us. It’s time to let go of these fears and emotions and open our minds to what is really possible. What an excellent resolution for the New Year that would be!

Sean Rasmussen
21st Century Academy
Universal Wealth Creation © 2004 – 2009

There are many theories regarding how best to set goals, plan for the day, and organize your time. This post isn’t about to delve into all of those, but in the spirit of taking you throughout the day in a spirit of positivity, wealth, and productivity, let’s talk about how you might help yourself along at the end of the day. And don’t worry; I know you’re tired then, hopefully contentedly so, so I won’t make it difficult.

Finding The Good At Day’s End

Remember the feeling of satisfaction you get from a job well done? From meeting a challenge and rising to it? I’m sure you can relate, but how about capturing that feeling at the end of every day? Wouldn’t that do a lot to carry you though to your morning of appreciation, and on through the next day? And the next? And the one after that? I’m sure you get the point.

While it’s good to start your day looking forward, it’s also good to save time for reflection on the good, progress, value, and positivity that has passed. Why? Primarily to feed from it and recognise it—to know that it’s there so that you know you’ve made progress toward your financial prosperity and toward a better life all around (because in reality there is no separating the two, is there?)

This can be as simple as how you start your day—with 30 seconds of positive reflection, picking out all the good that came of your day, or with a few minutes spent journaling. You can forget about beating yourself up for what you didn’t accomplish, regret does you no good. See how you did progress and let that snowball, attract, and build more productivity.

Staying motivated and on track in wealth development programs requires that you stay focused on what you are doing in the here and now, and on where you are going—what you are achieving in both the short and long term. Look forward to every new day, and appreciate those you’ve lived.

Sean Rasmussen
21st Century Academy
Universal Wealth Creation © 2004 – 2008

This post is very much in keeping with the recent post, 30 Seconds to a New Life. When you start your day with 30 seconds of appreciation and positive thinking, you set the tone for the rest of it to be more of the same—in a very good way. Just those 30 seconds takes nothing of your life to speak of and starts you on the right footing each and every day.

You can take this a step further, too, so that you remain focused on it. And you can apply the concept to everything you do as you get your day organized and moving. For example, you might start your day with a bit of journaling—bedside in a diary of sorts, or online, on a blog, whatever works for you. But instead of looking back, make it a journal that looks forward. You might list the things that you are appreciative of today; you might find the positives in even the things you don’t want to do; or you might make it a preview of highlights of the best things that are yet to come.

What Do You Get Out Of It?

What you get out of it is a new perspective, a new way of looking at the same things you do on a daily basis. Instead of a list of ‘to do’s’ and drudgery, you have tasks that need attending, and plentiful opportunities to build more wealth, learn more about being wealthy and living well, and even opportunities to create more financial opportunities. In this light, even a job you don’t like can be satisfying for the step and the financial opportunity that it is.

You don’t always have to change what you do in order to maximize and capture it as a wealth building tool. Sometimes you just need to change the way you look at it. When you can appreciate the opportunities you have every day, that is a whole lot easier. And so much more fulfilling than wishing your days away!

Sean Rasmussen
21st Century Academy
Universal Wealth Creation © 2004 – 2008