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Who Am I?

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What Do I Want Out of My Life?

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These Are My Strengths

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These Are My Weaknesses

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Here Are My Marks Out of Ten For These Areas of My Life

Career Money Health Friends and Family Significant Other / Romance Personal Growth Fun and Recreation Physical Environment /10 /10 /10 /10 /10 /10 /10 /10

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These Are the People (or Things) That I Want With Me in My Future

Here Are the Reasons WHY I Want Them With Me

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Here Are The Three Words That Best Describe Me

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Here Are The Three Words That Best Describe The Person That I Want to Become

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This is What My Ideal Life Looks Like

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Whats Stops Me From Achieving it Now?

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These Are The Things That I Am Afraid of That Are Holding Me Back

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These Are The Things That Currently Irritate Me About My Life

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These Are The Traits That I Had as a Child That I Dont Have Now

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These Are The Talents or Skills I Have That Nobody Really Sees

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This is The One Thing That I Have Learned In The Past Year

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This is The Person I Most Admire

These Are The Reasons Why I Admire Them

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These Are The Things That REALLY Excite Me

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This Is What I Could Happily Do For Hours Without Getting Paid

These Are The Reasons Why I Am Happy Doing It

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These Are The Words I Would Like To Have On My Tombstone That Described My Life
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These Are The Two Things That I Can Do RIGHT NOW To Improve My Life

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This Is What I WILL Achieve: Today

This Week

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This Year

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This Is How I Will Show My Commitment To Achieving Success (To Myself And Others)

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This Is What I Have Learned About Myself From Doing This Exercise

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UPDATE
Why THESE Questions?
One thing that I purposely missed out in the original version of this
Workbook was an analysis of WHY I asked myself these questions

and why you should spend your time answering them yourself. I purposely didnt include any analysis as I didnt want people to pre-judge what any right answers would be, or be swayed by any comments I might make about each one. However, Ive decided that some background to them IS a valuable tool for youas Im sure that YOU are old enough and ugly enough to be able to be honest with yourself when you answer the questions (you WILL write the answers down wont you? ). What follows are my views on each question in turn. I hope that you find it useful.

1) Who Am I?
Simple question, right? Bet you still found it difficult to answereven though it is a very important question. Without a starting point as a reference you will never know how to even begin the journey to get to where you are going. Be wary of labelling yourself based upon what work you currently do, i.e. - I am clerk/housewife/doctor as you are NOT what your occupation isyou are much more than that. So, what sort of person are you if you strip away what job you currently have?

2) What Do I Want Out Of My Life?

Yet another simple question to ask yet much more complicated to answer. How you answer will depend on your current level of thinking. Depending on what you believe about yourself your answer will

be leaning towards either an aiming of getting away from

something that is currently in your life (i.e. lots of debt) or aiming towards more positive things that build on what you are already

able to do (i.e. to become the best x I can be). I cannot stress highly enough that you should ALWAYS be aiming for the more positive aspects of what you are aiming for, rather than aiming to try to solve a current problem. If your focus is on a problem then you are more likely to attract more similar problems, purely because you are thinking about it all the time! Sobe careful what you wish for!

3) These Are My Strengths

When I wrote down this question I didnt realize at the time how critical it is to your future wealth and success. Since I first asked myself this question, I have come to understand that your strengths are the KEY to your future success. In fact, I would go as far as to say that, unless what you do involves playing to your strengths to some degree, then you are almost guaranteed to fail! Successful people do what they are good at welland spend as much of their effort as possible doing more of it!

4) These Are My Weaknesses

One of the biggest mistakes you can make when you are attempting to turn your life around is to focus on improving your weaknesses! I am not suggesting that you forget about them forever, just that you spend as much time as possible working on making the most of your strengths FIRST! Once you are making progress, then you will be in a better position to understand whether working on your weaknesses is a good use of your time. Sometimes, even though you may think you have a

weakness in some area of your life, you may find that it contains
the seed of a future strength. ButI cannot stress enough how important it is to focus on doing what you are already great at

before you look to make improvements elsewhere.

5) Here Are My Marks Out of Ten For These Areas of My Life

This is the classic evaluation used by personal coaches so that they are able to gauge what you feel about each area of your life. There is certainly a valid reason for including it but ONLY as a tool for making you think about how happy you are with the different areas. Instead of using this evaluation to look at how you can work on your weak areas, use this it as an indicator of where you are already strong and look to improve further on those. Although many coaches would be mad at me for saying so its always harder to motivate yourself to get better at the stuff you are not so good at, than get better at the stuff you are ALREADY good at!

6) These Are the People (or Things) That I Want With Me in My Future, and Here Are the Reasons WHY I Want Them With Me
Notice that I didnt ask How Much Money Do I Want To Earn? Just because everyone you can think of tells you that you should aim for a monetary figure, I refuse to play that same game because other people say I should. Dont get me wrong, aiming for money WILL motivate you to SOME degree, but in my experience, both first-hand, with subscribers, and also clients it is never usually enough to KEEP you motivated! There are many reasons why this is the case (and I havent got the space to go into them all here) but it is primarily because of a very crucial point. Happiness. Its a thing that seems to be

secondary to most people yet it is a critical factor in keeping you inspired, even when things dont go your way.
Unless you are being inspired by something (or something) that fires your enthusiasm, then no amount of money in the world is going to keep you going as long as it takes to achieve what you

truly desire in your life.

As I said, there is certainly more to it than that but if you use the

sort of people and things you want with you in your future as inspiration, then you will certainly have a greater chance of success.

7) Here Are The Three Words That Best Describe Me

Successful people focus their energies on very specific thingswhich always have something to do with their strengths. By answering this question you are (perhaps for the first time) getting yourself to focus on who you are. One word of warning, however, this question should really have read These Are The Three Positive Words That Best Describe Me! Its always easier to think of negative stuff about yourself so, by thinking about three POSITIVE qualities, you are not only focusing on what you are good at, you also have to strip it down into ONE word each. As you are narrowing your talents even further in this way you are really getting to the root of who you are and what you excel at the understanding of which is very important.

8) Here Are The Three Words That Best Describe The Person That I Want to Become
Dont just answer this question as a wish list for talents that you see in other people. Just because someone else excels at something doesnt mean that it makes sense for YOU to excel at it! Look to expand upon what you are ALREADY good at that you wrote down for question 7).

If you are currently quite shy then it wouldnt make sense (at this particular time in your development, anyway) to aspire to be someone you dont currently believe you can be. Sure, you can build up to being that outgoing, charismatic leader (theres three words for you there!), but if you dont believe that you could be either of those three then dont put them down! You need to always work within the framework of what you currently believe about yourself otherwise you will never be able to remain motivated when obstacles appear in your way.

9) This Is What My Ideal Life Looks Like

Yes, this is a similar question to 6), and notice once again the emphasis on LIFE rather than on income? Its easier to aspire to income at all costsbut whats the point in being rich if your life is crap? You need to have a picture in your mind of what your ideal life looks like, as otherwise, you wont be able to give your mind something concrete to focus on. You might think that your ideal life is sitting on a beach all day, every day, but I am certain that you would eventually find that a little boring as your mind MUST have some stimulus to keep you happy! Youll find that most successful people keep working well past their retirement age. Why? Wellits because they enjoy what they do so much that they know they would be bored if they didnt do more of it! I personally am already living parts of my ideal life because I have chosen to spend more time with my family every day than most men do in a week. For me, its pointless spending all hours away from my family working a 100-hour week to earn a fortune, as, without them, I wouldnt feel fulfilment and happiness EVERY day. Yes, I know this goes against what everyone else (who is usually trying to sell you something about how to make money) tells you. I work less because I work from home, and refuse to shut the door to my study except when I am on the telephone. This means that I

get interruptions, and get less work done but it allows me to be involved in the day-to-day goings-on of my family. Dont EVER compromise whats important to you, just because other people say you should. They are not YOU, and what is right for them is probably not right for you, anyway!

10) What Stops Me From Achieving It Now?

Again, please dont use this answer to put yourself down, but instead use it as a constructive look at what you KNOW you should be doing but arent. I know that you know what you need to do. How do I know this? Wellwhatever situation youre in, its not that difficult to work out what you SHOULD be doing Want to lose weight? - Eat less and eat more healthily What to get out of debt? First, stop spending. Second, work out a plan to pay back your debt. Want a promotion at work? Make more of an effort to do what other successful people at your company do (ie get into work earlier etc) Want a better relationship? If the person isnt right for you, leave! Want to earn a second income? Stop procrastinating and just start taking action based on what other people are doing, and learn on the job instead of waiting for the perfect opportunity. Want to get over the fear of public speaking? Find somewhere where you can practice in front of small groups for free Want to write a book? Write 500 words a dayyoull have a book after a year. See you KNEW all that already, didnt you? It was just that you hadnt really got around to doing it! Beating procrastination is a subject that is outside the scope of this Workbook but I certainly know ways that you CAN beat it. One of them is to just start doing what you SHOULD be doing!

11) These Are The Things I Am Afraid Of That Are Holding Me Back
Quite often, you can be your own worst enemy. Fears that may have held you back for years might just be imaginary once you actual take action on them.
Once you answer this question look at why you BELIEVE that

you are afraid of these things. I can guarantee that someone, somewhere, has overcome similar fears (of both failure and success) so you CAN get past them. Dont look at this question as an excuse to put yourself down just ask yourself WHY you are afraid, and, more importantly what single thing can you do as soon as possible that will help you tackle this fear. Take it from me, action has a nice habit of squashing fears.

12) These Are The Things That Currently Irritate Me About My Life
Everywhere I go I see stuff designed to make you think about what you want in your life yet, perhaps even more importantly, you should give some serious thought to what (and who) you DONT want in your life! The idea is to try to fill your life with as much positive stuff as possible, and if you are consistently doing stuff that annoys and irritates you, then it will take up valuable mind space that could be used for more positive things. Be honest when you answer this question. If people close to you irritate you and are holding you back, then you really need to decide how much time you want to spend with them if they are sucking the life blood out of you! I personally minimize the time I spend with some members of my extended family exactly for this reason.

13) These Are The Traits That I Had As A Child That I Dont Have Now
If youve got children of your own youll know why I asked this question! It amazes me how fearless, focused, and driven even my twoyear-old, Skye is. Shes not afraid to fail. If she gets hurt, she cries a little then tries again without worrying about whether she will fail again. When she wants something, she will constantly ask until she gets her way, and if that doesnt work she will try any other means necessary to get her way whether it is physically pulling, fake crying, or just a tantrum. Now, I am not asking you to stomp around until you get your own way! What I am asking you to consider are the things that you used to be able to do as child that you dont do now. It may be that you were a confident speaker at school show and tells, or it might be that you used to climb the tallest trees without any fear of falling. Yet these skills like asking; being confident; and fearless, are ALL useful in the adult world too! Im sure that there is something that you can find from your childhood that youve now lost because you have grown up.

14) These Are The Talents or Skills I Have That Nobody Really Sees
Heres where being labelled as your profession can count against you! Are you a doctor who, at weekends, is an amazing artist? Are you a housewife who is amazing at computers? Are you a bank clerk who is a wonderful coach? Quite often, your job or career can get in the way of the REAL youand the skills and talents you were born with. I firmly believe

that we are ALL given these talents for a reason and that reason is to make the most of them!

15) This Is The One Thing That I Have Learned In The Last Year
Often, we are so busy trying to aim for the next goal that we forget how far we really have come. Its an all-too-common discussion I have with both my clients and subscribers. Soits good to look at what have already achieved if nothing else to prove to yourself that you CAN get things done. But, if you cant think of anything to put in here then I suggest you start applying some of what are learning about yourself from this Workbook!

16) This Is The Person I Most AdmireAnd These Are The Reasons Why I Admire Them
There is always someone we can aspire to be like, whether it is Richard Branson, or just a neighbour. The key is not to look at how much they earn, but the skills, talents, and mindset, they need to achieve what they have. Even though I dont base my personal goals around achieving a specific income, I am always ready to share a conversation with someone who is earning a lot of money. Why is that? Wellits not because they earn a lot that interests me, its the sort of person they had to become in order to be able to earn that much! So when you look at the reasons you admire such a person, look more at who they are, than what they did to become successful.

17) These Are The Things That REALLY Excite Me

Isnt it easier to be motivated to do something when you are excited about either the outcome, or (even better) the process of doing it?

The first question I always ask myself when I consider new

projects is Is this something that excites me now, and that I will

enjoy doing on a regular basis?. If the answer is Nothen even

the prospect of a large sum of money for doing it wont persuade

me to move forward. You need to get inspired about what you do on a regular basis, otherwise, even with the best intentions in the world, youre not going to be able to stay motivated for as long as it turns to create the life you want.

18) This Is What I Could Happily Do For Hours Without Getting Paid, And These Are The Reasons Why I Am Happy Doing It
The idea with this question is to get you to look at what you ALREADY have a talent for, and also why you love to do it. There is no magic bullet where success is concerned, but if youve read this far, youll understand that WHO you are is more important than WHAT you doand part of who you are is your natural talent. Of course, it may not always be as straightforward as finding people who are willing to pay you for what you love to do but you MUST have elements of what you find challenging and EASY in anything you do in order for you to be really passionate about it. Andonce youre passionate about something there will be no stopping you youll find ways to make things happen, trust me

19) These Are The Words I Would Like To Have On My Tombstone That Described My Life
Its easy to get caught up reacting to what happens to you and

forget that you are here to LIVE life on your own terms! This question will help you focus on what you DO want to achieve in your life. The last thing you want to do is look back on your life

when you are old, and realize that you wasted most of it doing stuff that, quite frankly, was meaningless. What do you want to do? Where are the places you want to go? What sort of person do you want to become? What do you want to achieve? Who do you wish you could be like?
These are the sorts of questions that should inspire you to really think about what those words on your tombstone SHOULD be like.

Of course, its not a nice thought but its better than actually having Here lies Joe Blow, he didnt achieve much for real in a few years time!

20) These Are The Two Things That I Can Do RIGHT NOW To Improve My Life
Understanding that self-improvement is great is one thingtaking action on what you learn is another! I am sure that, even before reading this Workbook, you knew of two things that you could do immediately that will push you in the direction you know that you should be going. Now is the time to get them down on paperand even better, take action on them! Taking action is one of the most fundamental things you can do when you are reaching for a more successful life. Even if the action you take doesnt work in the way you intended, you will still have value feedback about what to try in the future. Im only asking you to do TWO things. Nothing more. Isnt your life important enough to just take two steps towards improving?

21) This Is What I WILL Achieve: Today, This Week, This Month, This Year
This Workbook wouldnt be a workbook unless it gets you to set a few challenges for yourself in the future.

You should now have a clearer picture about a number of things in

your life both the good and not so good. You should also have a

better idea of what you should focus your future energies on. I am not asking you to set an immovable task list with these questions they are really to document your level of thinking in progress, so that you will be able to see how far you have come when you look back at what you first wrote here. Dream a littleand set yourself targets that challenge younot in a I should be doing this way but in a more Wouldnt it be great if I achieve this way. Your mind loves to attract stuff to you when it has to stretch itself a little. Dont you finding that finding out new stuff is always more interesting than just re-reading old stuff? Soset yourself a few stretching targets for this year. If you continue to take action towards them, I guarantee that youll be surprised at what you are able to achieve!

22) This Is How I Will Show My Commitment To Achieving Success (To Myself And Others)
This is where we might get you a little uncomfortable! Even the most motivated people need an occasional kick to keep focused (myself included and I am the most focus, positive person I know!). I made this happen for me by posting on a forum that I wouldnt return until I achieved a specific (and very stretching) goal with a deadline of one years time. Guess what motivated me to focus on
this goal? I ended up achieving it within eight monthsas

always in the back of my mind were the visitors to the forum who I knew would be wondering if I would be able to achieve my target! One way to use this to your advantage is to find someone to become your accountability partner someone with whom you can regularly check-in with to update your progress. Its great if its someone who understands your business and/or your mindset but just having anyone whom you can become accountable to is the key.

23) This Is What I Have Learned About Myself From Doing This Exercise
As well as learning about yourself from the questions you have

answered, I hope that we have worked through a few things together in this updated section. Its easy to read self-improvement books like novelswhen doing so wont do you much help at all. In fact, if you DO this, you might as well read that novel. Its a bit like buying a manual to see how the engine in your car works, reading through it once, then throwing it away. Do you think you would have much chance of being able to fix that engine a few weeks later without that manual? The process is EXACTLY the same with your mind. Unless you are constantly learning about how to fine-tune it then you will soon go back to your bad habits, and literally forget what youve just learned. SoI hope that you DID do this very valuable exercise. Ive tried my very best to make it as useful, practical, and thought-provoking as possible so that you would find it interesting enough to spend a few minutes completing. I personally use this Workbook as the foundation for ANY coaching that I do as it is valuable for both myself and my client to understand a few fundamental things in their lifeand their views about how to change them. You CAN make huge progress in your life if you make the most of what you ALREADY know. Lifes too short to spend it wishing that things were different. Its so much more fun to challenge yourself with things that inspire and motivate you. Youll be amazed at what you can achieve if you know that you are playing to your strengths. Please, at least just do those two things that will make the biggest change in your life. You deserve to have all of the success and wealth that will begin to come your way once you begin to really see how wonderful and talented you REALLY are!

Special Report 10 Ways You Can Achieve the Millionaire Mindset

1) Embrace Change
Millionaires love change. They love the opportunities that it gives to them, because they know that whilst most people are recoiling in horror it gives them a chance to take advantage of the situation. I can spot the winners from a mile away. They are the ones that look upon a change at work as an opportunity to progress, while the losers complain about how upset they are that things are changing.
Managers love people who are proactive, positive, and who look

upon change as a good thing. Change IS scary but you must accept that it is inevitable and work with it, rather than against it. UPDATE: The more I speak with millionaires and other successful people, the more I realize that it is the challenge of change that is one of the most inspiring aspects of what they do. Its easy to get bored doing the same thing day after day, and millionaires seem to get bored more quickly than most people! Successful people are constantly looking to improve the way they do things, and look at change as part of the process of being who they are. Do you?

2) Work On Your Weaknesses First

Millionaires dont chase the next big thing. They know that, unless they get their own house in order they wont be in a position to build any sort of successful life.

All sportsmen know that unless you train hard and practice you
wont even be in the race, let alone win it. They know that they can always improve if they work on the weakest parts of their game. They dont try to be someone theyre not they just concentrate on

getting the best out what they have already got. Most of the time its not what you havent got that holds you back its what youve got that isnt being used effectively. Focus on what you KNOW that you arent particularly good at (or even afraid of doing). Sometimes the answer to your problems is right there, and you just dont realise it. UPDATE: I now totally disagree with some of what I wrote five years ago about this one! (Ever heard many experts say that?) I stand by the first two paragraphs, but, as you would have noticed from my updated comments on the questions, I would change the last two sentences in the last paragraph!
I now believe that you will have better results from leveraging your

strengths first, before you look to rectify your weaknesses. The reason is that you are guaranteed to achieve more, more quickly, if you are doing what you are good at, rather than struggling with what you arent so good at.

3) Think Big
Millionaires are never satisfied with what they have got. They look upon every achievement as a step to an even bigger one. They also know that you will never think big enough to challenge them so they take advantage of your small view of the world. The road to wealth is littered with those people who had ideas that could have made them millionaires, yet they stumbled at the first sign of dealing with big numbers. They baulked at putting their finances and reputations on the line for the sake of following through with their ideas. I am not suggesting that you blindly risk everything to chase your dream, but you must understand that there is a relationship between risk and reward. If you are good enough then you are

good enough at whatever level you decide to reach. Never aim for becoming a manager when there is nothing (apart from your own beliefs) that can stop you from becoming a director. UPDATE: Risk is one of those things that is based entirely upon your view of yourself and your abilities. Take me, for example. I quit my job with debts and a mortgage to paybecause I was practically having a breakdown trying to juggle my (once precious) career, and the care of our severely disabled son, Connor. Most people wouldnt dare risk everything by just quitting their job like I didbut because my reason for doing so was greater than my belief in myself at the time I took that chance. It was the best thing I have ever done, and now my tolerance to risk is limited only by my level of belief in myself, rather than the thought that I might not be able to pay my mortgage. YOU can easily think bigger than you areand you would STILL be thinking below what you are REALLY capable of!

4) Challenge Assumptions
Millionaires know that they are only limited by their own imagination. They know that, just because something hasnt been done before, it doesnt mean that it cant be done. They know that creativity and action together are a powerful force. How many times have you heard Sorrybut thats the only way we can do it or Sorrybut its always been like that? It may have been the case but whos to say that something cant be improved upon or changed entirely? Nothing can be lost by trying a different wayand everything can be gained. Look at what you assume about your life right now. Someone, somewhere has been in your situation and made a success of their lives. Whatever you think is holding you back will almost certainly
be a reflection of the limits you assume that you think you can

reach.

UPDATE: Your beliefs about what you are capable of are perhaps the biggest indicators of how successful you will become.
I know from my own experience that, once I started to believe that

I COULD do a number of things as well as the gurus out there that my whole outlook changed. If you focus your efforts on looking for the reasons WHY instead of the reasons why not then you will be a lot further ahead of conquering this than you may think!

5) Be Different
Millionaires know that lack of originality costs money. They know that unless they constantly push themselves to look at ways to innovate and come up with original ideas, they will just fall back into the chasing pack. Sometimes an idea doesnt have to be that original. All it takes is a slight improvement, or a new angle for it to be a success. The key is to take something that is proven to work, and then look at ways to improve on it, or make it different. Why re-invent the wheel? Dont be a corporate robot. There are enough people who are frightened to be creative at work already. People are now looking for others who can bring something extra to the party. Its easy to replace someone who just does what is asked of them. Dont make the mistake of thinking that you are safe if thats all you do. UPDATE: If you look back through history you will usually find that it isnt the people that invent things that become wealthy, its usually the people who run with the idea and make it their own. So just because you may feel that something has been done already, dont let that put you off. Those ideas are coming into your head for a reason. It doesnt always mean that the particular idea is right for you, it might mean that you need to learn from the experience of exploring it in order for you to become clearer about what will work better for you in the future.

6) Concentrate On Improving One Area At A Time

Millionaires know that there is always a better way. They know that it is better to look at ways to improve on what already works first before starting something completely new. Just because something works well doesnt mean that it cant work even better. Whatever talents you may have can be improved. When car manufacturers design a new car they dont suddenly make massive changes to how it works. Firstly, it would be too expensive, and secondly, they know that all they need to do is look at ways of improving its design or performance. Instead of thinking that your life could only change by taking a big step look at ways that you can improve upon whatever talents you already have. Just because other people have made money at Network Marketing or Internet Marketing, it doesnt mean that you would be able to if you didnt have a talent for what is required to be a success at those businesses. UPDATE: As I said earlierthe quickest (and easiest) path to success is framed around what you already find easy to do. Making huge life-changing decisions DOES work as a motivator for some people, but not for everyone. That is why it makes sense to look at enhancing what you already know, and examine closely what inspires you to get out of bed in the morning. Its easier to be world-class at something if you have a natural talent for it. Just ask anybody who plays sports, and they will soon tell you that the most talented players seem to make the difficult look effortless. Thats what YOU are aiming for!

7) Dont Lie To Yourself

Millionaires know what they are good at. They know where their strengths are and make sure that they use them to their full potential wherever possible. Pretending that they have a skill in something they dont could mean failure.

One of the hardest things in life is admitting your limitations.

Donald Trump now knows that, unless the deals involve real

estate, it may be better if he steers clear. Microsoft should know by now that its strengths should remain in the computer environment instead of attempting to go too far outside of its area of expertise. You CAN be a success and make a good living from it, but you must be realistic in assessment of your strengths and weaknesses. Yes, you can learn new skills, and develop a different personality, but you will undoubtedly find that your own personal road to success lies where your own unique talents are. UPDATE: Things start to go wrong for people when they cut corners. Thanks to the Internet, the possibilities of earning a second income is within the reach of many more peoplebut this can also cause huge problems. Its easy to get caught up in the hype of believing how easy it is to make moneywhen you wont have the slightest chance because the methods you may need bear no relation to your abilities. Of courseyou CAN learn new skills, but it is certainly harder to stay motivated when you need to do stuff that makes you uncomfortable, irrespective of how much money you MAY be able to earn because of doing so.

8) Focus On The Short Term But Think Long Term

Millionaires know that short-term pain means long-term gain. They know that if they put the effort in now without any payback, they will be rewarded for their efforts in future. They also know that they must have a long-term plan before they start any short-term task. This way of thinking is perhaps the hardest for most people to swallow. Too many people have the equation completely the wrong way around they want to be rewarded before they put in the effort. Approach life in this way and eventually you will find that life doesnt work this way. If you dont have a plan for where you are goingthen you will never know where you want to go, let alone how you are going to

get there! Decide what you want out of your lifeand start putting the effort in NOW, knowing that you will be rewarded for your efforts in the future. UPDATE: We live in a world that is measured by value. We pay money for things that we believe justifies the value we place upon them. Its the same where getting along in life is concernedyou need to establish your VALUE first, before you can expect a return. The days of just expecting a raise in salary just because you have been in a job one year longer will soon be gone. Whether you work for yourself, or work for someone else, unless you give greater value than you expect to receive in return then you will soon be left behind.

9) Accept That Its Not Going To Be Easy

Millionaires know that life isnt easy. They know that there will be times that they really want to give up and admit defeat. Despite whatever setbacks they may face, they also know that as long as they keep going things will turn around for them if they work hard enough. Its easy to give up. Thats why most people do it. Its difficult to keep going if you are constantly knocked back, but sometimes this is the time when a breakthrough can occur and everything falls into place. Its how we view our setbacks that shape our lives and not the setbacks themselves. So you try something and fail miserably. So what? Didnt you learn something from the experience? When the going gets tough you need to show that you can stand up and be counted. Your life may have more ups than downs, but you can still make it a success if you learn to roll with the punches. UPDATE: Since speaking more in-depth with millionaires, it has highlighted how many times they DO fail. One expert Internet Marketer told me that, out of ten projects, five would fail miserably, three would do OK, and two would do really,

really well. You can guess why he is successfulas most people would give up after failure #1! Ive had a number of failures and false-starts in my time, but I can also say that I have learned a lot about both myself and my business because of them. The key with allowing yourself to fail in this way is to make sure that you dont REPEAT the same mistakes over and over again, which unfortunately, is what most unsuccessful people do over their lifetime.

10) Play Life Like A Game

Millionaires know that life is a challenge. They know that life is a game that can be won or lost by how you view it, and not by how you play it. They challenge themselves to go that little bit further just to see if they get more value out of whatever they are doing. Lets assume that we both have the same lives, and the same experiences. Your life is miserable as hell, yet mine is wonderful. Why? Well, you look upon life as something you just do whereas I look upon life as a challenge. I know that I make the rules of this life of mine, whereas you look to blame others for your current situation. Life is as difficult, depressing, miserable, unhappy, and hard as

you want to make it be. There are many examples of people who have had success despite having an even worse life than yours. Your life either has problems or it has challenges. What are yours? UPDATE: Life IS meant to be fun, challenging, and excitingnot mundane, stressful, and mundane! Ive had some seriously bad things happen in my life over the last five years, yet I am still the most positive member of my family! Its easy to choose to complain about how bad your life is, when, in reality there is probably a lot RIGHT with it! Once you begin to challenge yourself to achieve greater things then you will kiss your old miserable life behind, and be on the path to join the ranks of those truly successful people who love what they do and get paid well for it!