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[Harley Steele Contribution Level: 2]

Things That Wealthy People Do

Wealthy people choose both. Poor people choose either/or.

Wealthy people learn and grow. Poor people think they know.

Wealthy people focus on their big picture or why's. Poor people focus on their little pictures or how's.

Wealthy people visualize what they desire. Poor people wonder how they will ever get what they desire.

Wealthy people go outside of their comfort zones. Poor people do all they can to protect their comfort zones.

Wealthy people send out abundance with thoughts, feelings, words and deeds. Poor people send out scarcity with thoughts, feelings, words and deeds.

Wealthy people leverage their time, talents and money with people. Poor people guard their time, talents and money with fear

Wealthy people know how to set their money blueprint. Poor people don't know they have a money blueprint.

A friend of mine tells a story about a family outing he had a few years back. There is a great lesson from his story. We recently enjoyed a Lake Powell outing with friends and family. One of the popular things to do at Lake Powell is to jump off cliffs into the water. We stopped at a section of cliffs and several of us climbed up and jumped off cliffs anywhere from 20 feet up to 40 feet high.

My son is 13 years old. He stepped out to the edge of a 40 foot cliff and decided quickly that this was not for him. I told him to walk down to the 20 foot cliff and try that one. He stepped out to the edge of the 20 foot cliff and still had his reservations. I went up and jumped off the cliff so he could see his old man do it. He thought about it for a while and finally decided he was going to do it. He simply stepped off the edge and dropped safely to the water below. He swam to the boat and climbed aboard. As he entered the boat he made a profound statement that we can all learn from. He said: "It's a lot easier when you don't think about it".

This is a big clue as to how to allow the things we want to flow into our lives. It's easier when we don't think about it. There comes a time when we simply do it. I guess we could add another statement to the list we mentioned above:

Wealthy people don't think about it, they do it. Poor people think about it and don't do it.

Make it a great day!

Harley Steele
http://www.SendThanksDaily.com

[Tomas Kuracina Contribution Level: 1]

Hey Harley, wonderful post, thanks. I like that mindset comparison of wealthy and poor people. I'll add one:
Wealthy people never wonder why they are wealthy(they know why). Poor people always wonder why they are poor.

[Stefan James Contribution Level: 2]

Very good post. This is where it all starts first. Starts with your millionaire mindset.
If you think like your poor you will be poor point blank.

Great post.

[Dwayne Pyle Contribution Level: 2]

Great post it all about Mindset. Most people don't understand that success has to start before you even turn on your computer and that consist of having the right mindset.

[Peter Arnold Contribution Level: 3]

Hey Harley:

EXCELLENT comparison!

I agree with those that say it boils down to => MINDSET.

Here are a few more comparisons...

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-- Wealthy people believe, “I design my life.” -- Poor people believe, “Life happens to me.”

-- Wealthy people play the money game to win. -- Poor people play the money game to not lose.

-- Wealthy people are committed to being rich. -- Poor people want to be rich.

-- Wealthy people focus on opportunities. -- Poor people focus on obstacles.

-- Wealthy people admire other rich and successful people. -- Poor people resent rich and successful people.

-- Wealthy people associate with positive, successful people. -- Poor people associate with negative or unsuccessful people.

-- Wealthy people are willing to promote themselves and their value. -- Poor people think negatively about selling and promotion.

-- Wealthy people are bigger than their problems. -- Poor people are smaller than their problems.

-- Wealthy people are excellent receivers. -- Poor people are poor receivers.

-- Wealthy people choose to get paid based on results. -- Poor people choose to get paid based on time.

-- Wealthy people focus on their net worth. -- Poor people focus on their working income.

-- Wealthy people manage their money well. -- Poor people mismanage and spend their money well.

-- Wealthy people have their money work hard for them. -- Poor people work hard for their money.

-- Wealthy people act in spite of fear. -- Poor people let fear stop them.

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Our THOUGHTS - These are the "one" thing that WE have total and complete control over.

As Home Biz entrepreneurs, we need to accept the fact that we "deserve" success -- and concentrate on "prosperity consciousness".

Sincerely / Peter A.
http://www.PeterArnoldOnline.com

Peter Arnold, CLU, CFC / Founder
Business Achievers Academy / Canada

[Mike Morgan Contribution Level: 4]

Wealthy people add value to themselves and share that value with others. Poor people don't understand what I just said.

[Waseem Mirza Contribution Level: 2]

Hey Harley,
very true, thanks for sharing your experiences and knowledge.

[Jeffrey Thomson Contribution Level: 1]

Great post, I always enjoy reading these and even if you have read some in the past they are always good reminders -

Rich people think "How can I" - Poor people think "Why I can't" - Can't isn't in the vocabulary of rich people

[Jack Parrow Contribution Level: 1]

awesome post!!

-wealthy people dont concentrate on making more money (because they already have it... or feel they do). poor people concentrate on never having enough money.

-wealthy people dont just view 'wealth' in the sense of having a lot of money. poor people think being wealthy is all about the money.

- wealthy people think in terms of 'how can i afford it'. poor people think in terms of 'ill never be able to afford it' or 'i just cant'.

-wealthy people think 'smart'. poor people think 'risk'

[Ellen Morton Contribution Level: 2]

thanks Harley,

good post and many fine responses. May I suggest an interesting book? The Millionaire Next Door, by Stanley Danko. Interesting read. have a great week everyone.
ellen