By archelys3@gmail.com 5 Essential Qualities For a life of the wealthy
There is an ancient proverb that states that: ‘When wisdom enters into your heart, and knowledge is pleasant to your soul; discretion will preserve you and understanding shall keep you.’
When you combine both wisdom and knowledge you get common sense. But then add to that formula discretion.
Discretion consists of the ability to make sound and wise judgments for your own life.
This is one of the necessary ingredients for a life lived long and a life lived well; a preserved life that rides through the storms, weathers the winds of change and is kept in good shape as one pursues their dreams.
The old proverb tells us that in being discreet we will be preserved. That means that we will be sustained and that we will be kept or saved from harm or destruction.
In this day and age, where there is so much violence, it is something that is of major importance to those of us who have families.
But what are the characteristics of a discreet, successful and wealthy life? What qualities must you develop and what habits must you adopt in order to be preserved from those things that threaten your success on a daily basis?
Here are five points that I believe will assist you in your pursuit.
Get The Facts
Never rely on hearsay. Go to the source and find out the facts. This relates to anything that you are involved in. Don’t rely on the reporter. Go to the reported. Whether it is investments, motivational formulas, or anything that you are interested in, make certain that you get as many viewpoints as possible – and then compare notes. Do your own research and never be reliant on the so-called expertise of another without doing your own personal investigation. The reason so many of us make bad judgments is because we have been mentally lazy.
Find A Mentor
Mentors are available everywhere. You will be amazed how freely information and input is available. People in general are more than willing to share information with those who have a hunger and a willingness to learn. On the Internet there are forums that allow you to ask questions and it certainly provides a platform for you to discover your mentor. Once you have found them, make certain that they walk the talk. By spending time with them you will soon discover the truth behind their words, and through your friendship you will discover fortunes untold.
The 100-1 Rule
I don’t know if it is a law or not, but I have come across this principle time and time again. In property investment and development it is true. For from my experience, if you look at 100 properties, put in offers on 10, and try arrange financing for 3, you may end up buying 1. In another industry they recommended that if you talk to 100 people you would ultimately end up with 1 person who will shine above all the rest. Success is a number’s game. Go through the numbers and you cannot but learn and succeed.
Be Vigilant
Don’t relax in your success. Guard it wisely. I have seen so many people who have had a taste of success and then they suddenly stop doing what got them success in the first place. They think that once they have it, it will remain forever. Not true. It requires vigilance and diligence. If before you succeeded you read a book 20 minutes a day, then don’t stop. If you attended seminars, then continue doing so. If you talked to a certain number of people each day, then increase it. Whatever it took to get you where you are, then don’t decrease. Multiply your efforts. Work harder. Renew your dream and go for it.
Make Your Own Decisions
If you allow others to make decisions for your life, you will wake up one day in a place that you never planned to be. Always, always, always make your own decisions for your own life. Listen to the experts, but don’t let them rule your decisions. Allow them to guide you, but become educated in the area that the experts are operating so that you can then make your own qualified decisions. Again, don’t have a lazy mind. Rather, have a learned mind.
These five discretionary success qualities will assist you in the preservation and the sustainment of a successful and wealthy life. Apply them today and preserve your freedom to succeed.
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