Set Many Goals to Achieve Wealth

“If your only goal is to become rich,
you will never achieve it.”

-John D Rockefeller

Goals make all the difference between success and failure; they are the engines that run our lives.  Without a purpose, without a goal to achieve, there is no reason to get up and go to work every day.  Some people have simple goals – work for someone else, collect a meager paycheck that will barely cover the rent, and have enough cash left over to buy groceries.  These are the tiny goals of the vast majority of the world – but – there is a very small subset of people who dream of more.  

We entrepreneurs want more out of life than making ends meet.  We feel a compulsive drive that pushes us to be bigger and better than we were the day before.  Our goals are above and beyond those of the average person, however, we must be realistic in our aspirations.

If you dream of being rich, GREAT!  YES!  By all means, let that be one of your goals!  There is a but here, though, and it’s a big but…

BUT…  We need to comprehend that there is more to life than getting rich.  We need to have other objectives to focus on, things that will make our lives full and rich in other ways than success in business.  For what is success, if you’re miserable?  If you live in a city that doesn’t offer the kind of life you desire, for instance a beach, a nightlife scene, or a peaceful rural setting, then you owe it to yourself to set the goal of moving someplace that DOES offer what you want.  If you wish to see the world, then find a home near an international airport, grab your passport, and go!  Explore this planet if that’s what you desire!  Make time for your happiness, don’t wait for happiness to make time for you!

John Rockefeller said “If your only goal is to become rich, you will never achieve it,” and it is easy to understand that being rich is not simply about having a lot of money.  There are many kinds of wealth, but being truly rich comes from being happy and living a full and pleasant life, and the way to make that happen each and every day is to have a list of goals, both short and long term.  Daily goals can be as simple as taking care of the dry cleaning or mowing the lawn, and long term goals as complex as retiring to Belize before reaching a certain age.  Others are goals ABOUT goals, such as sitting down and planning your next vacation, or taking time to schedule next semester’s classes…  Whatever it is that you desire, whatever achievements you hope to make a reality, whatever personal mountain you want to conquer, IT IS POSSIBLE!  All you need to do is set your sights on numerous finish lines, and focus focus focus on having the discipline to cross them one at a time, and before you know it, you will be both financially AND spiritually rich beyond your wildest dreams!

Change Your World

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”

― Harriet Tubman

Anybody who has struck out on their own to start a business knows that it’s an uphill battle, but those who have the strength, patience and passion know that it’s worth the effort.  And the thing is, whether you’ve invented a device that will save a million lives or you’re just opening a corner market, you are making a difference and changing not only the world, but you’re changing your world.

It takes courage to abandon the safety of working for someone else, and the security of knowing that all you have to do is your job.  But day in and day out, those of us with an entrepreneurial spirit dream of the independence of self employment and the freedom that it offers.  Of course, it’s a lot of hard work, and you really have to be dedicated and passionate about your dream, but reaping the rewards of your efforts gives you unparalleled satisfaction that you simply cannot find in the employ of someone else.  Remember, if you have a job, you’re making someone ELSE’S dream come true, but if you have a business, that’s YOURS!  That is YOUR dream coming true, and there is truly no better feeling than knowing that you don’t need anyone else, that you don’t have to be a mere employee, and that YOU ALONE are responsible for your income, your future, your success, and your happiness.

Make it happen!  Turn your dream into a reality!  Fuel that dream with your passion, venture out on your own, and change your world!

 

You Get What You Pay For

“Price is what you pay,

Value is what you get.”

                      – Warren Buffett

Don’t fall into the trap of misusing your workforce – to create a successful environment, there are several things to keep in mind.  Always try to use people’s time and talents wisely.  People are much more willing to give their all when they feel recognized and useful.  Use people’s time poorly, or fail to utilize their talents and potential, and they usually don’t put forth their full effort.

Time is unquestionably our most precious asset.  Since we clearly can’t increase how much we have, we must try to maximize it and be sure that we use it to its full potential.  Through careful use of the word “no,” we can defend our limited time from those who would abuse, misuse or even steal it.  As much as a business owner would like to believe otherwise, if your employees aren’t giving you their A-game, they may as well be stealing from your company.  To avoid this, there are a number of methods one can utilize.

As leaders, we can save countless hours of lost productivity by appreciating what our people are doing for us, and showing that appreciation.  Motivate your people by rewarding their efforts with tokens of appreciation, perhaps a monthly gift certificate for the highest performer, or buying lunch for the office from time to time.  Give your staff a reason to work efficiently and effectively, and the results will more than pay for these small perks.  Of course, there is no better motivator than money, so be certain to offer an appropriate compensation package.  Everybody knows that you get what you pay for.

Implementing these strategies will not only help you to avoid losing productivity and income, but will tremendously improve the vitality of your team.  If you work at it, you can create the type of environment that people look forward to every day of the week!