Aim Your Millionaire Mind Set Higher

By: Merrit Strunk
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:41:51
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Many, many individuals have their sights set on attaining and creating wealth. Their goal is often the exclusive club of millionaire status. But, did you know that millionaire status is no longer as exclusive as it once was? Due to inflation that million dollar goal no longer has the purchasing power it once had either. Don't misunderstand me, taking on a millionaire mind set and working toward that lofty goal is still a grand ambition!

Typically, I believe it is believed that we, the little folk, feel that those with money (and the power that accompanies it) either fell into it through family or are just plain lucky.

For the most part, nothing could be further from the true. Those who bring money to themselves have that unique and powerful thing most of us lack - the "millionaire mind" mindset.

As suggested, if you think like a millionaire, and set your goals and ambitions to attain millionaire status, more often than not the "universe provides." In actuality, what is provided is your own personal motivation, drive, and desire - along with educating yourself to all aspects of creating wealth. In other words, you set your sights high, create a wealth building plan, and vigilantly stick to that plan to achieve your goals.

Millionaire status is measured in a variety of ways. Other than the blatant "let me check my checking account" method, how would you know if you've arrived at that coveted position?

The first commonly used is "net worth measurement" totaling up the value of all property you own. Take a look at the following example:

Your house: $800,000

Your furnishings: $75,000

Two cars: $60,000

Your IRA: $60,000

Mutual Funds: $45,000

Vacation Home: $325,000

The above, of course, adds up to just over 1 million dollars. Based on this viewpoint, and the rate at which housing and miscellaneous items increase over time, it would be relatively "easy" for many households to achieve the millionaire mind set of creating wealth.

However, the other side of the coin in determining millionaire status, called "financial assets measurement" disallows your real estate equity. In addition, your cars (any fixed asset) does not count toward your total. It all depends on who's doing the looking.

But not to worry. Using either method is viable to your own body, mind, and spiritual adjustments to the millionaire mind set club.

Set a goal. Head first for that six figure income you hear about constantly. With the proper choices made online, earning six figures is within your grasp. Do not fall for every tom, dick and harry program about creating wealth. Wealth does not fall into your lap... more often than not it happens only in the movies.

If you do not plan on starting your own niche on the web and building your own business, then just use your common sense. Choose a program or company willing to provide outstanding training, help, mentoring, and assistance. Become involved with a group within that group and with team effort, time, patience, and yes a bit of money, you can build your own millionaire mind set empire online.

Have patience, choose wisely... work hard!

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