People used to look forward to age 65 as that "golden age" of retirement......they had dreams of travelling, spending more time at home with the people they love, taking up hobbies, etc. But not now....as baby boomers are hitting the 60 mark, most are looking at delaying their retirement - why? - because they can't afford to retire!
How sad is that? Working all your adult life well into your 60's and still not having "enough" to retire. Today people have to work harder and longer than previous generations.
All this in the land of abundance! What happened? Divorces, longer life expectancies, and poor financial planning, and getting behind the eightball due to downsizing and having to start careers over, which lead to greater financial hardships.
There are some individuals though, that simply like to keep busy, like a new challenge and are not ready to roll over and do nothing at that age. I know a gentleman in my town that is in his 70's and still buying hotels and renovating them into masterpieces! He is a true entrepreneur and loves to create new things. That is what keeps you young, is having a passion and doing what you love.....because then it doesn't feel like work!
You can be a baby boomer "victim" of circumstances....divorce, poor financial planning, downsizing, the economy, etc., or you can let those points in your life motivate you to make better decisions in every area of your life so that you can start taking control and truly start living the life you choose.
And make no mistake, life is full of choices. The secret is to choose well and prosper in every area of your life.
Make It A Great Year,
Simon Haggard
visit.... http://lifestylebiz.com.au
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
HOW DO YOU THINK ?
Are YOU exactly where you want to be in your life? Do you have the freedom to do what you want, work at what you love, do you travel whenever you like, are you financially free, do you have great relationships? Are you living the life of your dreams?
If not, the only reason that you are not is because fears, and limiting beliefs were programmed into your mind as a little child. So, this translates into money as well....the only reason you don't have enough money to enjoy the life you truly want is you still believe all the crap you were taught as a child.
When you were growing up, you learned certain "facts" about life that actually became a part of your subconscious operating system. Here is the scarey part....this subconscious operating system actually creates the life you are now living. If you are not living the life you want, then these beliefs you have need to be changed!
Most people simply don't want to hear this. They are living lives of desperation, of struggle, of limiting beliefs of what they think they are capable of and so many people are living in fear and only know how to make fear based decisions. So many people are so busy trying not to fail, afraid to take a risk, playing it safe, that they can't see opportunities when they are right in front of them, or even if they do, they are too afraid to act on them. These beliefs were given to you from parents, teachers, relatives, friends, neighbours, people in a leadership role have planted these "seeds" into your mind and many of these seeds simply are not serving you.
So how do you change these beliefs? You need to learn to reprogram your mind. Think about it this way.....if you are not where you want to be in your life, and your very best thinking has brought you to this point.....then you must learn to change the way you think! It really is that simple. If you don't, then you will continue to live a life that is not fulfulling to you.
If you are interested in reprogramming your mind to create the success you want in every area of your life, I can assist you.....feel free to contact me directly.
Make It A Great Year,
Simon Haggard
visit .... http://lifestylebiz.com.au
If not, the only reason that you are not is because fears, and limiting beliefs were programmed into your mind as a little child. So, this translates into money as well....the only reason you don't have enough money to enjoy the life you truly want is you still believe all the crap you were taught as a child.
When you were growing up, you learned certain "facts" about life that actually became a part of your subconscious operating system. Here is the scarey part....this subconscious operating system actually creates the life you are now living. If you are not living the life you want, then these beliefs you have need to be changed!
Most people simply don't want to hear this. They are living lives of desperation, of struggle, of limiting beliefs of what they think they are capable of and so many people are living in fear and only know how to make fear based decisions. So many people are so busy trying not to fail, afraid to take a risk, playing it safe, that they can't see opportunities when they are right in front of them, or even if they do, they are too afraid to act on them. These beliefs were given to you from parents, teachers, relatives, friends, neighbours, people in a leadership role have planted these "seeds" into your mind and many of these seeds simply are not serving you.
So how do you change these beliefs? You need to learn to reprogram your mind. Think about it this way.....if you are not where you want to be in your life, and your very best thinking has brought you to this point.....then you must learn to change the way you think! It really is that simple. If you don't, then you will continue to live a life that is not fulfulling to you.
If you are interested in reprogramming your mind to create the success you want in every area of your life, I can assist you.....feel free to contact me directly.
Make It A Great Year,
Simon Haggard
visit .... http://lifestylebiz.com.au
Sunday, April 5, 2009
SIX DAILY ACTIVITIES TO SUCCESS !
While success is my right, so too are free will and choice. To enact success I have to consciously choose to work toward my goals. Because of free will, we all make many choices on a daily basis. I choose to be successful so therefore, every single day, I also chose activities focused toward meeting my goals.
Successful people all say that repetition and self belief are attributes they daily draw upon. How much obsessive compulsive disorder are you willing to put into your day? I begin my day with a little obsessiveness around my goal visualisation and going through all I am grateful for. Then, during the day I ensure I complete the following simple tasks.
These are my daily six activities toward success that take priority over everything else:
- What six income producing activities are you doing today? Placing ads, calling potential business partners, seeing clients, etc.
- Daily visualization and meditation around goals (short, medium and long term).
- Personal development: How did you spend 30 minutes on personal development today? What did you read/do?
- Masterminding with leaders. Which leaders in your field did you tap into/listen to on CD?
- Cultivating the expectation of leadership Treat every contact as though they are a leader. If they do not reciprocate leadership qualities, move on. BE DO HAVE
BE – Step up today. What sort of leader are you?
DO - What leadership activities did you do?
HAVE - What leadership do you have in your team? - Gratitude What six things are you grateful for right now? What six things (opportunities) that are coming your way are you pre grateful for?
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Saturday, April 4, 2009
LEARN MORE TO EARN MORE !
If you want to increase your income, you have got to do something different! Keep doing the same things over and over and you continue to get the same or worse results. You must learn new ideas and implement the ones that resonate with you.
One thing that all successful people have in common is their appetite for continued learning! So many people in society have not read a book since they left school, or the books they have read do nothing to help them learn and grow. Ask yourself, when is the last time I read a book that helped me learn something? I'll bet that most people you know haven't read a book on self development recently either, because we tend to surround ourselves with like minded people.
To earn more, you have to be willing to learn more.....read self development books, attend seminars and workshops, study successful people, network with successful people, turn off the TV and get rid of the newspaper, and use that time you would have spent on those activities working on yourself.
We are not meant to stay the same, and stop learning. We all have SO much potential and most people have not tapped into that potential for years.
Think about this....if you knew that by working on yourself, to be the best you could be in any area of your life, would double, triple or quadruple your income, would you make it a priority to spend some time reading, attending seminars, studying successful people? What if you could turn your annual income into your monthly or weekly income....would that be enough incentive for you to start working on yourself? Knowledge is power!
THAT is what all successful people do.....they sharpen their saw....they make time to work on themselves so that they can continue to become better in every area of their lives and this translates into increased earnings.
Make It A Great Year,
Simon Haggard
visit..... http://lifestylebiz.com.au
One thing that all successful people have in common is their appetite for continued learning! So many people in society have not read a book since they left school, or the books they have read do nothing to help them learn and grow. Ask yourself, when is the last time I read a book that helped me learn something? I'll bet that most people you know haven't read a book on self development recently either, because we tend to surround ourselves with like minded people.
To earn more, you have to be willing to learn more.....read self development books, attend seminars and workshops, study successful people, network with successful people, turn off the TV and get rid of the newspaper, and use that time you would have spent on those activities working on yourself.
We are not meant to stay the same, and stop learning. We all have SO much potential and most people have not tapped into that potential for years.
Think about this....if you knew that by working on yourself, to be the best you could be in any area of your life, would double, triple or quadruple your income, would you make it a priority to spend some time reading, attending seminars, studying successful people? What if you could turn your annual income into your monthly or weekly income....would that be enough incentive for you to start working on yourself? Knowledge is power!
THAT is what all successful people do.....they sharpen their saw....they make time to work on themselves so that they can continue to become better in every area of their lives and this translates into increased earnings.
Make It A Great Year,
Simon Haggard
visit..... http://lifestylebiz.com.au
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
So, What Is Stopping YOU, From Owning Your Own Business ?
Richard Parker, is one of America's leading business consultants, and he believes that buying a business is a much smarter idea than starting a new one.
People that are interested in buying a business often have some questions and reservations.
-"I'm afraid to leave my secure, well paid job"
Think about this...if you have been smart enough to land a well paid job, then you are smart enough to run your own business. You obviously have a high work ethic, take responsiblity for your work, and have leadership qualities....these are all the same qualities it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Don't let fear stop you....you are either going to stay stuck in a rut of working for someone else building their dreams or get past your fear and start taking control of your life and start building your own dreams.
-"What if it doesn't work - what are the downsides?"
Think about this....what if your j.o.b. doesn't work...what if there is a slowdown....what are the downsides of that? You are getting laid off! You have absolutely no control over that....you are in the hands of a corporation....all you are is the "worker bee"....if they decide to lay you off, that's it, you are out of work. This is a lot risker than being an entrepreneur because you have absolutely no control over this.....society has simply conditioned people to think working for someone else is job security! It's a load of rubbish! There is no "job" security...the only security you have is taking control of your life and knowing that YOU call the shots.
-"I don't have any experience in running a business - how would I know what to do"
This is why buying an existing business is such a great option...you will be mentored by the previous business owner in many cases. Another option is to join a network marketing company with a proven system in place. Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki are huge supporters of this industry. With the right company, there is mentorship in place, and a proven duplicatable system to follow. This is why franchises are so successful, although they are very expensive to start up. Again, network marketing companies require lower capital investments and have huge profit potential.
This is where we come in....so many people stay stuck in their lives because they don't realize they have options. And even when they start to explore their options, fear, limiting beliefs and past conditioning get in the way of them making solid business decisions. Feel free to contact us at either number below for details on starting a business and getting past the limitations that have been holding you back.
Make It A Great Year,
Simon Haggard
Visit... http://lifestylebiz.com.au
People that are interested in buying a business often have some questions and reservations.
-"I'm afraid to leave my secure, well paid job"
Think about this...if you have been smart enough to land a well paid job, then you are smart enough to run your own business. You obviously have a high work ethic, take responsiblity for your work, and have leadership qualities....these are all the same qualities it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Don't let fear stop you....you are either going to stay stuck in a rut of working for someone else building their dreams or get past your fear and start taking control of your life and start building your own dreams.
-"What if it doesn't work - what are the downsides?"
Think about this....what if your j.o.b. doesn't work...what if there is a slowdown....what are the downsides of that? You are getting laid off! You have absolutely no control over that....you are in the hands of a corporation....all you are is the "worker bee"....if they decide to lay you off, that's it, you are out of work. This is a lot risker than being an entrepreneur because you have absolutely no control over this.....society has simply conditioned people to think working for someone else is job security! It's a load of rubbish! There is no "job" security...the only security you have is taking control of your life and knowing that YOU call the shots.
-"I don't have any experience in running a business - how would I know what to do"
This is why buying an existing business is such a great option...you will be mentored by the previous business owner in many cases. Another option is to join a network marketing company with a proven system in place. Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki are huge supporters of this industry. With the right company, there is mentorship in place, and a proven duplicatable system to follow. This is why franchises are so successful, although they are very expensive to start up. Again, network marketing companies require lower capital investments and have huge profit potential.
This is where we come in....so many people stay stuck in their lives because they don't realize they have options. And even when they start to explore their options, fear, limiting beliefs and past conditioning get in the way of them making solid business decisions. Feel free to contact us at either number below for details on starting a business and getting past the limitations that have been holding you back.
Make It A Great Year,
Simon Haggard
Visit... http://lifestylebiz.com.au
WHY OWN YOUR OWN BUSINESS ?
Gone are the days of working somewhere for 40+ years, and retiring with a pension, gold watch and a going away party! That just does not happen anymore.
Today, people that are financially independent at retirement are the ones that take control and build their own dreams rather than working for someone else building their dreams.
And retirement can come much earlier than 65 if you find the right business. We are surrounded by abundance and have the opportunity to create whatever level of success we truly want.
To do that, you must step away from the "pack" mentality....you must decide exactly what you want, and take control of your life. You will never get rich working for someone else, but you absolutely can if you stop thinking like an employee, and start acting like an entrepreneur!
Make It A Great Year,
Simon Haggard
Visit ... http://lifestylebiz.com.au
Today, people that are financially independent at retirement are the ones that take control and build their own dreams rather than working for someone else building their dreams.
And retirement can come much earlier than 65 if you find the right business. We are surrounded by abundance and have the opportunity to create whatever level of success we truly want.
To do that, you must step away from the "pack" mentality....you must decide exactly what you want, and take control of your life. You will never get rich working for someone else, but you absolutely can if you stop thinking like an employee, and start acting like an entrepreneur!
Make It A Great Year,
Simon Haggard
Visit ... http://lifestylebiz.com.au
DO THE RICH & WEALTHY THINK DIFFERENTLY ?
Rich people have certain characteristics....a positive attitude, integrity, trustworthiness, courage, persistence, optimism, responsible, and high energy. Rich people choose to be paid based on their RESULTS which creates their success, not on how much time they put in.
Rich people choose to take risks, because they know that is how to get ahead in life. Poor people always need "a guarantee" and they struggle their whole lives thinking the world is out to get them.
Rich and successful people do not need the approval of the masses....they are willing to step out of the pack and do things differently. They make decisions quickly and stick by their decisions.
Regardless of circumstances we all have the power of how we think. Our thoughts are so very powerful! For instance "I am responsible for what I CHOOSE to think and I hold the key to my own life" is a lot more empowering than being a victim of circumstances.
Rich and successful people don't look at their circumstances, they only look at their possibilities! If you are not there yet, ask yourself.... "Am I willing to give up who I am now for who I can BECOME!"
Are you willing to pay the price? Are you willing to do what the masses are not willing to do? THAT is how you create success and wealth in your life! Successful people have formed the habit of doing what unsuccessful people are not willing to do!
Being a victim of circumstances is a choice. Struggling is a choice. How could YOUR life be different if you made different choices? What if you chose to prosper instead? It depends on the ACTIONS you take. If you want to be rich, you can't keep doing the same things and expect different results....you must make different choices and take action on those choices, and simply follow the advice and actions of other successful people.
Make It A Great Day,
Simon Haggard
visit.... http://lifestylebiz.com.au
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