Jim Donovan, the Ageless Boomer

Last night, I was a guest on a tele-seminar for JV Alert, a great service, run by my friends Ken McArthur and Sid Hale that helps people get connected with joint venture opportunities and partners to broker deals.

One of the people on the call was asking how he might increase his business and income online, since he is a contractor and, after many years, looking for a less strenuous way to make a living.

It became immediately apparent, after listening to him talk about his business, that he had very specialized knowledge that others would be willing to pay to learn.

One of the participants, suggested he write an ebook and teach people what to watch out for when buying this particular, high ticket, service. This idea sparked several other ideas for new products for his target audience and left the man inspired to go for his dream.

The big Ah, ha! for me was seeing how we tend to look outside of ourselves for answers when,m in fact, the perfect idea is within us, waiting to reveal itself. Seeing this so clearly gave me a greater appreciation for the quotation on my web site, “Within you is the power to change your life.”

So, what talents lie within you that you could turn into an additional income stream?

What would be the first step in bringing them to fruition?

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Let’s face it, the price of gas or for that matter anything else is pretty much out of our control. Yes, we can voice our opinion and vote out of office the bozos in Washington who are in the pocket of big oil.

We can support the politicians who will stand up to those people who would take our every dime, given the chance, however, that’s about all we can do.

Is it right? Is it fair? Of course not, but it is, what is. Like someone once said, “Expecting life to always treat you fairly, just because you’re a good person is like expecting a bull not to charge you because you’re a vegatarian.”

What we can change is the effect that these things have on us and our families. We can stop being victims, re-claim our personal power, and take charge of our own destiny.

Is this easy? No it’s not.

It requires developing a belief in ourselves and our ability to control our income, regardless of the outside circumstances. It requires us to stop complaining about what we have no control over. Yes, gas is a rip-off. I can not change that.

I can, however, change whether or not this causes me and my loved ones a hardship. What about people on a fixed income? Don’t they deserve a break? Of course they do, but it isn’t happening.

If you’re on a fixed income, salary or pension, you’d better find ways to increase your income or get used to doing without. This is sad but true.

Personally, I’ve gone without enough in my life to want to do it as I get older. I’ve chosen to take control of my income and not be a victim to the whims of the government or big business.

I’ve delivered seminars to a lot of differnt types of people, including those at the lower end of the socio-economic scale. Since I’ve been there myself, I can emphathize with them.

One of the problems a lot of these people have is seeing their circumstance as being outside of themselves. They develop a “them against me” mindset. While this may or may not be accurate, it leaves them powerless to change the situation until “they” change.

These people are stuck right where they are unless they are willing to take full responsibility for the conditions in their lives. Then and only then, do they have the power to change.

If I am in a situation because of something the government, my company, my spouse or anyone else is doing, I am stuck there until they change. In the case of governments and corporations, this is very unlikely.

However, and here is the big “Ah ha,” once I take responsibility, I have the power to do something about it. I’m back in control of my own life.

If you study successful people in any walk of life, you will find that they take 100% responsibility for all their actions. Whatever your circumstances, you can change them . . . if you’re willing to own them.

In the United States and in most of the world there are endless opportunities for increasing your income. The internet alone has provided countless ways for people to build their financial stability.

I even know of a 17 year old in Singapore who made a significant sum of money in just two months from a simple idea for an e-book.

So the big question is, “Are you going to sit on your butt and whine about the price of gas as you struggle to get by? Or are you going to do something to change your own situation until it changes.”

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If you want to live better financially, and have more of what money can buy, things like freedom and great experiences, there is only one way to do it. This is the part you may not want to hear.

Make more and spend less!

It really is that simple. When I was developing my workshop, which later evolved into the Making Friends with Your Money CD Program
I included as many ways to do this as I could find.

It’s important that you pay attention to both. I’m not suggesting however, that you skimp and deprive yourself of the good things life has to offer. Life is too short to live that way. This is where I disagree with Suzy Orman, as much as I admire what she has done to teach people about finances.

I like eating in great restaurants, traveling first class, driving a luxury car, wearing nice clothes and living well, so my plan has always focused on increasing my income to be able to afford the lifestyle I want to live.

This is how I went from being on welfare to living a dream life.

Of course I also believe in cutting expenses where I can, as long as I can do it without compromising my lifestyle:-)

Even if you’re in a salaried job or on a fixed income, there are hundreds of ways you can increase your income.

Just look around you. What service can you provide, that people will pay you for?

What skills hobby’s or talents do you have that could be transformed into even a part-time income? What specialized knowledge do you posses that others will pay to learn?

These are just some of the ways you can free yourself from worrying about rising prices causing your family hardship and get back to enjoying your life, instead cancelling your trip because you can’t afford the gas!

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Let me recap, if you have been following my last few posts you’ve become clear that there is no shame in being in debt and no reason to fear your bills. You’ve taken your bills out of the closet and exposed them to the light. You have a clear picture of what you owe to whom.

You’re beginning to see what your ideal financial picture would be. Hopefully, you’ve been writing down what this looks like and devoting some time each day, to seeing this as already having occurred.

Now let’s take a look at what you do have in the way of finances – your assets. Make a list of all your assets. List everything you own that has value as well as your bank accounts, savings accounts, 401K, stocks, bonds, etc. Include any equity you may have in your house, along with valuable collectibles, art, jewelry, expensive furniture, expensive clothing, and any other valuables in your possession.

This will be a lot more fun than listing your debts. Be sure to include everything you can think of that has value. You probably have more than you realize.

Even if you don’t, it’s okay. This is just a starting point. As we go along, we’ll explore ways in which you can create multiple streams of income, develop ways to create passive revenue and grow your assets.

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It seems everywhere you go these days, at least in the US, the conversations are about the price of gasoline. No wonder, since it’s broken the $3.00 a gallon barrier and is causing a lot of people real hardships. Of course, it’s even worse in other countries as I was reminded by a friend in the UK, where gas is around $8.00 per.

I’m old enough to remember the gas lines of the 1970’s when a similar situation occurred. At that time, I had a production services company in New England, in partnership with a man named, Irving Goldmacher.

In addition to being one of the two smartest people I’ve known – my wife, Georgia, being the other – Irving was a fascinating person. I could probably write a book about him. One day, in the midst of soaring gas prices, Irving went out and bought a new Cadillac, a car that was known, at the time, to have poor gas mileage.

I asked him if he had lost his mind, buying a gas guzzling car when gas prices were at an all time high.

“James,” he answered,”if the price of gas goes up, I’ll just figure out how to make more money. I’m not going to live my life worrying about the price of gasoline.”

Talk about a prosperity mindset! What a great outlook. Irving knew he was capable of creating whatever income he wanted, no matter what was going on around him. This is the real key to living a prosperous life. Being in control of your income.

First, realize that your income comes from God and is not dependent on the economy. If you believe otherwise, you’re in for a challenging time.

Then, get pro-active. This might mean developing additional streams of income to supplement whatever else you’re doing. If you have a job, maybe you could start a part-time business. If you’re already in business, it may mean adding new revenue streams to your existing products or services. Whatever your path, it is crucial to have more than one channel of income.

This way, you are gaining more control over your income.

For those of you who want to break free of the shackles of economic ups and downs, I’ve created a new program.

Why did I do this?

Well, if you’ve read any of my books, you know that I’ve pretty much done it all when it comes to ‘The financial roller coaster.’ I’ve been down and out, lived in a car and gone for days without food. I’ve also traveled first class, live in
a magnificent home, drive a luxury car, and am known throughout the world as a leader in the personal development.

In order to change my life, I was forced to come to terms with money and finances.

Only after reading hundreds of books, listening to hours of audio’s, working with the best coaches, and years of trial and error, struggle and disappointment, did I finally learn the ‘Secrets’ of financial mastery and how to have more, make more, keep more and get of debt once and for all.

I’ve put all that I learned through the ’school of hard knocks’ into an easy to follow new program – ‘Making Friends With Your Money’

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Wishing you abundance and prosperity,
Jim

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Congratulations! You’ve taken your finances out of the closet and into the light. I’ll bet they’re nowhere near as dismal as you first thought. We always imagine things to be worse than they are. It’s like a small child imagining a monster in the night. They never imagine a tiny monster, do they:-)

Now that you know where you are financially, the next step, much like the traveler setting out on a trip, is to decide where you want to go.

Take some time and ask yourself what your life would look like if your finances were ideal. How would you feel having as much money as you want? What is your ideal vision for your life?

Like the traveler, you will have a very difficult time arriving at your destination if you don’t know where it is. As the Cheshire Cat said to Alice in Alice in Wonderland, “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there.”

Start thinking about what you want financially and in your relationships with the money in your life. Begin seeing your life the way you want it to be.

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Now that your letting go of the shame around your finances, the next step is is to “Get your head out of the sand.” Believe me, I know just how it feels to be hounded by bill collectors and lie awake at night worried about bills.

The thing is, it does not help. Quite the opposite. Worrying about your bills and debts actually compounds the problem. Remember, “like attracts like” and we attract more of that which we focus our attention upon, so, if you’re spending your days and nights, like I did, worrying about your bills, you’re actually setting up the conditions for more bills and debts. I’m not suggesting you ignore them, just that you don’t obsess over them.

So, our next step then is to identify your situation with regards to your finances and shed a light on them. This, by the way, may not be the most pleasant thing you ever do but, trust me, you will feel better once you’ve taken charge and taken your finances out of the dark and into the light where you can do something about them. Chances are, you’re in better shape than you realize. We usually imagine things to be much worse than they are.

Please take the time to list all your financial obligations, debts, bills, and expenses. Yes, even the money you owe to Aunt Marcie.

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