The Contrarian Millionaire How to Distinguish Between Myths, Realities

Claude Intro: If you think I was a little outrageous and controversial in prior issues of Success Stories(C) prepare yourself because I am downright contrarian in this issue. Why, you may ask, do I choose this style or technique for getting my point across? It's because someone better tell you the truth about getting to your financial goals and personal freedom in life before it's too late and you wake up wondering how you are going to pay for your prune flavored granola. It's another year in a new Millennium and unless you have the DNA to live forever, you better make something happe
NOW. I wasted years of my life, tons of money and sleepless nights worrying about how to pay the cable bill. Of the success techniques taught today 98% are archaic, lack common sense or are not practical in the 21st Century. I think it's time someone sorted facts from fiction. It's ok to disagree or even get mad at me, but what follows worked for me and many of my Mentees. Perhaps they may work for you, too. Get ready for Myths, Realities & The Truths of Success

Myth: You must create a positive mental attitude.
Reality: You can chant personal affirmations to the bathroom mirror 'til the cows come home and it nwon't matter. Your brain is too smart to be fooled by cheap tricks; conscience or unconscience. You are kidding yourself if you think that repetitious, fortune cookie slogans will make a difference especially when you had a crummy day. C'mon, you're smarter than the gurus who sell this njunk.

Truth: The way to a great and positive attitude is to make the good stuff happen. How do you do this? You gotta have some guts and get off your butt; make something happen. You won't believe squat until you just do it.
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Myth: Patience is a virtue. Take it one day at a time. Reality: It sounds great except nothing ever gets accomplished. You get distracted, overwhelmed, sidetracked. You die broke and unfulfilled.
Unless you plan to live forever, you better get a little scared and get moving "yesterday"!
Truth: Impatience is the best thing you can possess because it will make you get off your butt and do something today. Be impatient, get a little mad at yourself. Don't wait for things to happen, make them happen!
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Myth: You can get everything in life by helping the other guy get what he wants. Reality: After he gets what he wants, he usually can't even remember your name.

Truth: It's ok to want to help others as long as you keep your goals, purpose and profits in focus. Don't be the world's nicest, most giving poor person. Place a value on your products, services, time, knowledge and go to the bank while still helping others get what they need.
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Myth: Hard work is necessary for success.

Reality: Workaholics aren't happy people and either burn out or reach an early grave. They miss out on the most important parts of life. Getting up early to sit in commuter traffic and discovering nthat your kids think you're their visiting Uncle because they only see you on weekends is not success! Hard work does not equate with happiness & financial success. I have seen people work hard, but not get anywhere. There comes a point of diminishing returns when more work equals less nproduction, greater frustration and burnout. There is more to life!

Truth: Heck, work smart. I work in order to make the money to enjoy life and have freedom. Working hard must be tempered/balanced with working smart and going to the bank. You can do the stuff that's really important.
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Myth: Knowledge is Power.

Reality: I can't begin to tell you how many broke smart people I have met.

Truth: It is the implementation of your knowledge which is important. You can attend all the success seminars, read all the books and listen to all the tapes, but if you're too scared to use the stuff, nwhat's the point?
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Myth: There are more business opportunities than ever to find your success. Reality: There are more stupid ways to lose your money than ever before. How many people have tried to sell you a bottle of $45.00 shampoo with their own secret tofu formulation from the planet Zongo or get you nto fill your garage with overpriced water filters?

Truth: The Secret of Success is writing a book on "The Secrets of Success"! Please see The Mentor(C) pgs 7 & 8. (Relax, it's just my way of having fun at my own expense!) You must find your passion nand fun in life so you can be self motivated. Offer people value so you are proud of what you're selling and they will come back for more and bring you referrals. Always keep the bank in mind so you make a substantial upfront profit in your endeavors.
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Myth: A good education and a good job with a good company will always bring financial security and rewards! Reality: Your degree from "Illustrious University" will not guarantee you nany more income than the professor who taught you. Once you do get a job you will spend the next 5 to 10 years paying back your college loan until you get the bright idea to go back and get a graduate or doctorate degree.

Truth: Your boss (the owners) had the guts to start their own business and make the money so they could hire you. The best road to success is to have your own home business. Working from home while nsitting at your desk in your shorts, sipping hot Mango tea (caffeine free) while nmaking money, is a fine life. Why not You?
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Myth: Walking on hot coals will help you to get past your self imposed limitations and fears.

Reality: Silly gimmicks don't work! All you will get is a hot foot and a 2nd degree burn!

Truth: You are in control of you. If you want it, then do it or forget it!
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Myth: You can't have it all. (Man, do I get ticked off when I hear people say this!)

Reality: Success can be attained by anyone who is willing to pay the price. The price is quite costly, but definitely worth it to many of us. Too many accept mediocrity as their standard. Complacency is the death of your dreams.

Truth: You can have it all, however, life is too short to waste it. Having it all means that the life you have is good because money is no longer an issue. Once the money problem is gone from your life you have the time to do the things that are important.
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Myth: A true entrepreneur can pull himself up by his own bootstraps and can do it alone.

Reality: It can be done, but it takes longer, many mistakes and setbacks are made and it costs more.
Truth: Learn from someone who has made it. Learn from and emulate a doer, get a Mentor! n