Last time, we talked about laziness, which is the first enemy of perseverance. Today, let’s take a look at another enemy you need to get ready to vanquish: discouragement. Discouragement Discouragement is the cessation of all the motivation you once had to reach a goal or achieve a certain …

It might sound like the plot of a political thriller, but perseverance has enemies—enemies that are lurking inside you. Here’s the good news: enemies of perseverance can be overcome by many qualities. The bad news? You can’t fight an enemy you don’t know exists. Before you can rally your virtues …

While having lunch the other day, I listened in on an argument. Please don’t think harshly of me. I didn’t mean to listen in, but the couple was louder than they should have been if the intention was to keep their conversation completely private.   The couple was sitting in …

  Competition in the workplace is greater these days; therefore, it takes more to stand out from other employees. That’s why you need to have clear goals to know where you are headed. Keep your focus on your goals; otherwise, you may find yourself getting sidetracked along the way. You …

  People fear success for various reasons. The truth is success can be scary. Some individuals think they aren’t good enough to be successful. Rather than believing in their own abilities, they think there are others who are better than they are. It helps to find someone who has already …

Take responsibility– So many people get this wrong by blaming others for their bad day or bad attitude. Remember, no one can put you in a bad mood without your consent. Your attitude is your problem and the minute you understand this and take responsibility of it you can begin …

It’s not always easy to learn the skill of gratefulness, especially when you’re going through a difficult time. But once you begin to see the little positives in your life, you pave the way for seeing the bigger ones you’re currently overlooking. Developing a sense of gratitude doesn’t just make …

  Measure/Track Progress –   It’s  easy as a business professional or entrepreneur to ignore things and just go with the flow.  I can tell you this won’t last for long and even if it can, it’s still not a great idea.  Reality is that what gets measured gets done. That …

This rule also plays a big role in your ability to successfully follow the other five.   FLEXIBILITY Flexibility is the ability to adapt to any situation, event or incident. When you’re flexible, you can take advantage of sudden, unexpected opportunities that can jump-start your momentum. You can also better …

First off, I want to thank you for reading this series on the six rules of gaining wealth. Today, we’re on the penultimate rule, number 5: Stop inventing obstacles to overcome. What does this rule mean? Simply put, it’s telling you to be unafraid of making changes in order to …