 Self
Development Best Practices
What
Millionaires Know ... and Do!
by Bevv Beirl
In April we talked about defining what you really,
really want and creating a mission statement of 10 or
fewer words. You should be able to spout off your
mission at any moment, even if awakened from a dead
sleep. Your mission/wants statement should become a part
of your very fiber. Millionaires know this!
Millionaires know a lot of things and interestingly
enough, most of us know the same things. You know the
millionaires’ secrets, so why aren’t you a millionaire?
Simply said, because millionaires DO what they know
works. They not only take action, they take daily,
consistent and directed actions that will move them
toward their goals. They do the things that others are
not willing or are too lazy to do. And guess what? It
works.
Is there a shortcut? Yes. Ask anyone who is wildly
successful if they could give you a shortcut and they
will tell you: “Do something you love. If you don’t love
what you are doing, you will never reach your financial
and personal goals.” People like Bill Gates, Donald
Trump, Warren Buffet, and Oprah don’t have to work
another day in their life; in fact they could live two
lifetimes and never have to work again! And yet they are
just as involved and active in their businesses today as
they were when they began. They love what they do!
First generation millionaires understand that they must
create a game they know they can win. They must create a
game that they love. Every game has rules but let’s call
them principles. If you follow the principles of “your”
game, you are bound to win. And interestingly enough, no
matter the game you create, the principles are the same.
The principles can be divided into two categories. There
are personal principles and there are business
principles and they are equally important to obtaining
financial and personal abundance.
The personal principles include:
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Dream Big Dreams
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See Yourself as
Self-Employed
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Develop a Clear Sense of
Direction
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Dedicate Yourself to
Lifelong Learning
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Unlock Your Inborn
Creativity
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Never Allow Failure to be an
Option
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Take Excellent Care of Your
Physical Health
For you analytical types out
there, these personal principles may sound a little
airy-fairy or unrelated to business, however, make no
mistake, every self-made millionaire practices all of
them.
The business principles include:
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Commit to Excellence
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Dedicate Yourself to Serving
Others
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Learn Every Detail of the
Business
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Pay Yourself First
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Work Smarter Instead of
Harder
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Set Priorities and
Concentrate Single-Mindedly
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Develop a Reputation for
Speed and Dependability
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Surround Yourself with the
Right People
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Be Decisive and
Action-Oriented
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Be Persistent
So let’s recap. To be
outrageously successful and create abundance in your
life, get clear on what you really want and compose your
personal mission statement. After you have your mission
burned into your subconscious mind, take the first short
cut, and do something you love. Create your game around
something that excites you, engages your creative juices
and you know you can win. Follow the personal and
business principles that millionaires live by.
And oh, I almost forgot, there is a universal law that
if understood and practiced will guarantee your success!
But alas, I’m out of time and space. So we’ll get to
that next time. Until then, your goals are waiting, so
get excited about your rediscovered knowledge and as
Nike says, “Just DO it”!
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Bevv Beirl has written and
spoken on human potential for over 25 years. Bevv is
also the Editor of Bay Area Business Magazine. You can
reach Bevv at
editor@babm.com or
www.babm.com
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