Jim Donovan, the Ageless Boomer

Before embarking on any personal development program, it’s a good idea to take some time and think about what your own, personal reference for success is.

In the case of a wealth creation program, ask yourself what amount of income – daily, weekly, monthly, annually – will get you excited.

What level of income will give you a jolt?

Depending upon where you’re starting from, this number will be vastly different.

For someone who’s used to a steady income of $25,000 a year (all figures are in US dollars), the idea of making $100,000 might do it.

However, if you’ve been regularly earning $90,000 a year, the jump to $100K isn’t such a big deal.

What is your “magic” number?

Write it in your journal as your “intention.”

Intentions are powerful. They signal the Universe that you INTEND to achieve this. remember, words have energy.

You might write something like this:
“I intend that I easily and effortlessly earn $______ in income each year. (or week, month, etc.)

In our next lesson, we’ll look at your present income and gain a sense of the size of the gap between where you are and where you want to be.

Keep in mind that this is only a reference. There is nothing that says you can’t go from living below the poverty line to being a millionaire in a short time. People have done it over and over again.

If . . . this is what you truly want.

Since we’re in the process of moving to our dream home in the woods, I may not be posting much for the next few days.

So, let me leave you with something to think about.

Do you really want to be rich?

Before you answer, think about this. Just because you think you “should” answer, yes, does not mean it’s what you really want.

Most people want to be financially comfortable and happy. Rich is an entirely different subject and not for everyone.

You can choose where you want to play the game but, before you jump onto the “Let’s get rich” bandwagon, think about the cost of achieving massive wealth and ask yourself if this is what you really want.

Whether you want millions or a few hundred or thousand dollars more each month, you can achieve it.

Pick your spot and, later, we’ll talk about creating a plan to get you there.

Taking responsibility actually empowers us to direct our lives rather than be victims of circumstance. If you are blaming your poor health on genetics, you are stuck living, as Thoreau said, a life of quiet desperation. If you are living below your potential because of “them,” you are a victim and doomed to a life of disappointment.

If, on the other hand, you take responsibility for all the conditions in your life, the desirable and not so desirable, you are then in a position to change them.

It is important to realize that whether you take responsibility or not, you are always accountable for everything in your life. Whatever the cause of your circumstance, you are living with it so why not be “driving the bus?” You might as well take ownership of your life and gain the power to change those things that are within your power to change.

By getting involved and employing a technique I call GOYA
(Get off your _ _ _), you can help determine the quality of life you and your family experience.

There is a powerful prayer, written by Reinhold Neihbor, that has helped me determine where to place my energies. It says, “God grant me serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can and wisdom to know the difference.”

Have the courage to change those things you can change. If you take the time to get involved with your life and learn what is happening around you, you can become the true “master of your destiny.”

The next step is action. Get involved. Go out and do something. Get in the game of life. You’ll be glad you did.

If you want to start doing something about your finances, be sure to check out my home study program – guaranteed to change your life.