Wealth Creation Blog

We’ve been talking a lot about our goals and about reaching them successfully. We’ve also been talking some about the psychology behind setting goals (or not setting goals) and the hesitation and fear that many people fear regarding that seemingly basic task. Today, let’s look at a simple way to overcome those fears and preempt the failure so many people fear—the fear that keeps people from even attempting to set a meaningful goal for wealth creation.

Line Up For Success

We’ve identified one of the main reasons people do not set goals as being the fear of failing to meet them. We also talked a little about the fact that in many cases, when we do fail it is only due to our own lack of motivation and follow-through; our inability to commit to the program at hand. All of these are factors that are so easily overcome. If you can find a way to overcome them, there is no reason to fear failure, and so there is no reason not to set real, meaningful goals. And achieve them!

To give yourself the confidence to succeed, first identify the tools you need; because most of us were not given a real-life lesson in money and finance, that is where we need to start. So to overcome the fear, we give ourselves the tool of preparation in the form of the education we are lacking. We choose a proven wealth education course (we recommend the 21st Century Academy), and then we follow through. We do it!

It’s All In The Follow-Through

Isn’t that true for everything in life? Getting started is a great first step, but it’s what you do after, and how far you take it that makes the difference. Now, I mentioned that the 21st Century Academy course is what I’d recommend as preparation and foundational support for your goals, and here’s the reason—

This course will give you the strong financial education you need, but it also gives you the lessons in mindset and attitude that you need. By the time we reach adulthood, we are tainted by our early life and experience. Our own brains are what get in our way, because there are subconscious factors that are constantly sabotaging those efforts. Jamie McIntyre’s course is a comprehensive course that deals with all ends of this spectrum. It’s the real, whole, deal that gives you the preparation you need to preempt failure, feel confident in your ability to succeed, and achieve those goals and enjoy wealth—not just for once, but for all your days—for life!

Sean Rasmussen
Wealth Creation Blog
UniversalWealthCreation.com © 2004 – 2009

I don’t have to tell you that this is the time of year when we all start resolving to live better. It’s the time of year when we start putting our thoughts and plans for wealth creation into high gear, resolving to make this the year that we finally “make it.” These are the days when we take that deep breath, get ready for the big plunge, and decide to put our heads down and finally do what it takes to achieve that financial success that will make the difference in our lives.

Noble Plans For A New Life

These are all very noble plans and goals. I do more than hope that this is the year you achieve financial success and freedom. If you make your rounds around my blogs, you’ll see that I’ve been working on many posts of encouragement and support, including many money-making resources. As we dive into all of these, though, I’d like to take a look back at some old advice so as to achieve the best possible level of success with your efforts and hard work.

More Than Money

Much as we focus on wealth creation on this blog, making money is not all that we are about here. This blog, as regular readers will know, if about building wealth for a better life, based largely on Jamie McIntyre’s mindset philosophies and his work through the 21st Century Academy.

What is key to know about these programs is that they are not just about the money. In fact, were money not such a predominant factor in life it would probably be included very little in it. In effect, Jamie McIntyre’s programs are about life success. In the modern world, that means making money. But it does not only mean making money.

Money is a wonderful thing to have. In today’s world, it is what determines how much personal freedom you have. But a successful life requires more than just knowing how to make money. That is why, for the coming New Year, for all your goals and plans; my wish for you is that you will approach it with a whole life view. If you do, I’m sure you have found what I and so many other 21st Century Academy grads have found—that financial success is something that comes far easier when put into the context of the whole, and not focused on as the sole objective.

Sean Rasmussen
Wealth Creation Blog
UniversalWealthCreation.com © 2004 – 2008

What I hope we’ve all learned from Mr. Rush Limbaugh, in case you didn’t already know it, is that recession and financial stress is optional. How so? Because recession, as with all economic ebbs and flows, is ruled by emotion. Yes, there are tangible market factors which can be pointed out to determine what is and is not a recession, but in the end history tells us that market turns pivot on one thing—the collective emotion of investors and consumers.

Nothing New

This is not a new concept, especially for those of us in wealth creation circles. We’ve heard this from such historical experts as Napoleon Hill and Wallace Wattles; we’ve heard it from modern experts like Jamie McIntyre and his contemporaries. For every major market turn, you can trace a line back to the fear and anxiety of the market that drives it.

Assuming this to be a given amongst us, the discussion turns to this:

What Can You Do About It?

You can do just what Mr. Limbaugh is doing.

Refuse To Be A Victim Of Recession

Create your own destiny by creating your own wealth. Educate yourself in as many ways as you can so that you have financial investment tools to use in every market; because really, every market creates an opportunity. You just need to be in a position to capitalize upon that opportunity.

The first and foremost thing that you can do about weakening economies is to develop the mindset of success that will see you through them. That is the basis of the 21st Century Academy. It is the basis because it is the foundation of financial success. Men like Rush Limbaugh, love or hate him, are proof positive. He maintains a mindset of success and well being. And he is successful and well-off.

The consumer or investment market cannot take your mindset away from you. Only you can do that. So, the markets cannot force you to be victimized by them. Only you can grant that permission, too. Refuse to participate. Refuse to be victimized. Insist on being a success in each and every economy throughout your successful life!

Sean Rasmussen
Wealth Creation Blog
UniversalWealthCreation.com © 2004 – 2008

Guilt is one of the most driving emotional forces in terms of financial attitude, intelligence, and ultimately financial intelligence. Not all of us always recognize the emotions behind our financial attitudes as emotions of guilt, but when you take an objective look at the situation, that is what you will find at least as often as not. Jamie McIntyre takes us through many exercises in his eBook, videos, seminars, and courses to help us to be able to recognize this and to correct that mindset to one of success.

It seems that as humans we can find personal guilt in almost any situation—unless, that is, we learn to overcome that emotion and empower ourselves. Lately, the dismal economic climate that is affecting all corners of the world is the most recent source of guilt for the wealthy and successful. But how “right” is that? Should you be feeling guilty for your success because others are struggling?

Own Only Your Portion Of The Problem

The only reason you might have—and I do stress “might”—to feel guilty while others are struggling would be if you directly caused their struggles. That’s not a common scenario for people who come to wealth and success through a program like the 21st Century Academy. A course like Jamie McIntyre’s that focuses on self-development, personal financial independence, and positivity really gives you no cause to feel guilty for succeeding—ever, no matter the economic outlook. Realistically, these are the times you should feel the best about what you’ve done, achieved, and become; because when you are positive, financially strong, and independent you are not a burden on others or a struggling government or society. And that attitude of positivity and success, as well as any charitable contributions you give, can do worlds more to help people than it could ever be perceived as hindering.

Personal financial success that is honestly built and achieved is never a reason for guilt or shame. Those are old-school financial emotions that are born of old emotions of want and need. They have no place in your successful mindset; not now, not in this economy, not ever.

Sean Rasmussen
Wealth Creation Blog
UniversalWealthCreation.com © 2004 – 2008

I just by chance happened across a few discussions recently that referenced the many myths that people hold around money; these are myths that keep people from saving, investing, and making money because they either misinform, or essentially provide excuses for people not to take firm control of their financial house. I paid it little interest at the time, but then thought more deeply later that this is, in fact, fundamental to real wealth creation.

Out With The Old, In With The New

It’s not as if I didn’t know this; one of the primary missions of programs like Jamie McIntyre’s is in educating people to the real truths of money, saving, investing, money systems, banking and establishments. It’s an important part of any plan to build wealth because having the real information, and the ability to analyze a situation, is freeing and opportunity-producing.

Here’s an example of what I’m referring to. One of the things that were mentioned was real estate—whether it’s better to rent or to buy a home. Of course, this really means mortgage your home because most people don’t have their “bought” homes paid off.

The general consensus is that buying your home is best. Different wealth experts would have different things to say about this. But the articles you read say not necessarily—and that can be true, too. Jamie McIntyre, for example, would buy multiple properties but would keep his home, his personal residence, usually out apart from investment properties; or, he may suggest living in one but still viewing it as an investment and always knowing it as such. He learned a lot of this from Robert Kiyosaki who believes in investing in real estate, but knows that a home is not an investment; it’s a place to live, whereas your money makers are in a different category. More often than not it’s all in how the banks would have you view it.

So what’s the point?

The point that I’m trying to make is that there are many ways to look at things. And, I guess, that you can’t always take what you read at face-value. You have to consider it on your own terms, and peel back the myths and general advice to look strategically at the financial decisions you make. And I have to add, a very good way to nurture those skills is to get educated! Financially educated! Learn the facts and motivations behind all types of transactions, and find the ways that you can capitalize where others fail to learn.

Sean Rasmussen
Wealth Creation Blog
UniversalWealthCreation.com © 2004 – 2008