For those of you tempted to even listen to these occupy fools, the union thugs and anarchists that back them, and the cadre of celebrity idiot endorsers let me give you some pointers. You know in your heart that wealth is not "re-distributable". It isn't easy to carve up and share - mostly because someone already owns it.
Like the Monty Python sketch when the two organ collectors show up at a prospective donor's door. "We're here for your liver!" The respondent looks at them and says quizzically, "but I'm still using it?"
So if their movement is based on the flawed premise that it is possible to re-distribute wealth, then they are dead in the water. These flat earthers, who shirk both responsibility and the work ethic, will fade away when the going gets tough. It is in their nature, and is genetic. They are unemployed, because they are unemployable, and it looks like the free ride on the backs of those who do work, and do create wealth is about over. But remember - once you stop feeding a wild animal it's food - YOU become the food.
Sorry about that hippy.
Here is the real truth - wealth is create-able. It can be built out of nothing. The best way to get wealth and the best way to "re-distribute" the wealth is to - MAKE MORE WEALTH. The ability is inside of you and anyone can do it. The following steps are something I put on my computer desktop, and they have served me well:
- Increase your appetite and aptitude for learning. When you increase your knowledge, you will eventually increase your wealth since you need knowledge to capitalize on opportunities. Sorry, Xbox won't make you smarter. Read a book.
- Take full responsibility for your present financial circumstances. This allows you to shift your consciousness from being a powerless victim to a powerful person, who is in control of his or her destiny. It will shift your consciousness from a reactive to a proactive one. It isn't the government's fault you are poor - it is YOUR fault, so fix it.
- Have total belief in yourself despite the doubts and disbelief of others. Belief and confidence in yourself is very important as the lack of belief and confidence in yourself can lead to self sabotage and the thwarting of your financial success. The rest of the crabs in the barrel will always try to pull you back in. Resist.
- Having a commitment to succeed and a determination never to go back to a life of financial hardship. The pain of financial hardship can be used as a source of motivation and cause you to be determined and committed in creating and managing wealth. You can and will succeed. You have no other choice, your family is counting on you. Don't fail them.
- Give yourself permission to make mistakes while taking risks. You can learn from these mistakes later on and make improvements as you learn to take risks instead of being crippled by the fear of trying something new. You will fail, but it won't kill you. Get it out of the way early and move on.
- Do something NOW. Even if you go to a thrift store and try to find an item you can sell on Ebay to make a few dollars - DO IT NOW. It isn't the outcome of "present action" that will help you succeed - it is the fact that you are moving and doing something. Action creates opportunity. Opportunity creates possibilities. Possibilities create choices. Choices coupled with knowledge creates success. Success creates wealth.
This is the difference between YOU and the folks over at Occupy Wall Street. They want something given to them by taking from others. You want to create something out of your own sweat, smarts, spirit and guts.
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99% babies.
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Just as a little note of encouragement, I bought 15 tiny glass houses made of Delft china at the local good will. They cost me $2 each, so I was in for $30.00.
ReplyDeleteJust sold 'em on ebay for $125.00
I knew they were worth something when I saw them, and checked on ebay when I was in the store and saw they were going for $10 each so I figured I might make a buck or two.
You can do it to.
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ReplyDeleteI can do it to your mom. I just have to wait for the UPS guy to finish first.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that each of those steps that you suggest others should take to get on track of building wealth for themselves are key....but not necessarily for building wealth.....because we ARE NOT in control of how wealthy we are. I hate to push philosophical theory on people that may not appreciate that perspective...but the only thing I can say is that there are those in the world that are responsible, motivated and determined and have made these 6 steps their mantra...and they are still poor....and it could be for many different reasons. They got a divorce and the assets were split - or taken away completely. Investments that they thought were good, were not so good. They got sick and had to pay large medical bills that were not covered by insurance...etc etc etc. What advice do you have for those people..because I would probably bet on the fact that their motivation is not the same as it used to be.
ReplyDeleteI also agree that no one should commit themselves to a victim mentality and blame others for their situation....but what I do not agree with is that there is anything "wrong" with not being wealthy. I think the emphasis on wealth is the problem as well as the intention behind why we have such a strong need to be wealthy (for power - you know the ones that look at poor people like food)- not the steps that we choose to take to become wealthy.
But again, I am not one to push philosophy on those that are not down with it (I used to be one of those people)....but I can't help giving my two cents on a subject I feel needs to be talked about - and resolved immediately before the entire global economy collapses when we will then find those that place high value on wealth a teeny bit upset....
Please don't take this post as an attack. I am not coming from that direction. I am coming from the direction of thought. If you do intend to respond...please think about what I am saying before responding defensively....After all, a person who can make a lot money using the above tactics must be able to reason out an argument with dignity and intelligence.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment. The ability to generate wealth is entirely within the control of the individual in our society. I have many friends that are sick, divorced or otherwise handicapped that are doing just fine -and my perception of their "handicap" is usually totally wrong. If nothing else - those that are challenged in life make better entrpreneurs than those that haven't. Sort of - if you live the blues, you can play the blues.
ReplyDeleteMy point is that if there is nothing wrong with being "not wealthy" by definition you have to believe that thre is no shame then in being wealthy.
Down and out is never down and out. A pen is 30 cents and a sheaf of paper is $1.00 . Write a poem. Sell your poem. Value created. Poof. Out of nothing comes wealth.
True....Good points and well taken.
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