So how do we take risks and move towards securing financial wealth
and stability? Here are the five top tips from Dr. Demartini:
1. Your Net Worth is Correlated to Your Self-Worth
What
you are capable of accomplishing is what you think you can accomplish.
Although it may seem cheesy and redundant, the old adage "believe in
yourself" is actually a very powerful tool that can put you in the right
mindset to start taking the steps needed to fulfill your financial
goals.
2. Be Cutthroat in Your Savings Habit
Putting
money into your savings every month is a key habit that will allow you
to become financially independent and be able to do the things you love.
As Dr. Demartini said, make saving something you "don't have time to
emotionalize over...it's electronically done." Many banking institutions
offer automatic transfers into a savings account, or you can even have
your company automatically pull aside money from each paycheck, similar
to a 401K. Do your homework on where to stash your savings; banks are
not known for providing great returns on capital.
3. Set Realistic Goals That You Value
Whatever
your goals, you are more likely going to successfully achieve the one
which you have as your highest value. According to Dr. Demartini "if
you don't value wealth building, the probability of it occurring on
financial matters is not very high. There are some people who work their
whole lives and have no money to show for it, because they have a
higher value on spending it on depreciables than on savings." If you
want to start a family, then wealth building may not be your highest
value. If you want to grow your shoe collection, own a fancy car, or
spend your money on other depreciables, then you don't really value
money as much as you value material (and transient) instant
gratification. Consider prioritizing according to the stages in life you
are in.
4. Find a Way to Serve Others
Building
your success upon a product or service that is useful to others is a
sure way of guaranteeing a continuous income. Think of the genius behind
Apple computers, Microsoft, or even your favorite shoe brand - these
are all products/ services that people need. They are an integral part
of daily life, and in this way, were created to serve people. The
relationship between the brand and the consumer, or the you and those
you serve, are long-term and always evolving.
5. Intimidation is a reflection of your internal conversation with yourself
This
last tip is correlated to the first one on this list: How you see
yourself, and what you are capable of, directly reflects on how you
succeed, and how others see you as well. If you come across people that
you feel are more successful than you, by simply even having that
thought, you are putting them on a pedestal and lowering yourself in
comparison. Yes, there are successful people we all look up to. But
rather than be intimidated or feel that you could never emulate their
success or approach them for advice, instead think about how you are
both the same. As Dr. Demartini states: "If they're 'out of our league',
we are minimizing ourselves and exaggerating them. You need to know
what you have to offer, what their needs are, and establish yourself as
an equal in your mind."
This last tip in particular is useful for women who can often feel
intimidated when working in a "mans world". Many women feel the pressure
to focus on nurturing a family rather than nurturing a career and
wonder if it's possible to do both. Going back to Dr. Demartini's
advice, sticking to your highest value will allow you to achieve the
type of success you crave. If you value financial wellness and
stability, hold off on starting a family until you have attained your
financial goals.
"Give yourself permission to do something
extraordinary on planet earth." This was one of the parting statements
as I rounded out my chat with Dr. Demartini. Many people are afraid to
take financial risks that could lead to everyday happiness and
stability, while other people are tied to material "happiness" that they
feel defines their success: the more they have, the more successful
they feel. At the end of the day, you will find that inspiration and
happiness will not last long in material goods, but you'll definitely
always find it in people and experiences. When you do figure out what
you love, you'll notice that you'll wake up every morning inspired and
ready to start your workday. Discipline is not required when you are
intrinsically motivated by something that inspires you every day.
Allowing yourself to value financial success because you are worthy of
it, and achieving this success through doing something you love, which
inspires you and which serves others, will allow you to "awaken your
genius!"
Reference; Huff posts
