The 5 Keys to Wealth and Happiness

In becoming an entrepreneur, I have proactively sought out individuals who have obtained high levels success in their life.  I look for people, who have not only been financially independent, but those who are genuinely happy, healthy, and have great social relationships.  One common trait that I’ve noticed in these successful individuals is that they have all had a mentor of some sort, someone who has already achieved the results that they would like to have.  In doing my research, one individual that stood out, is Anthony Robbins, motivational speaker, life coach, and author. 

In Robbin’s National Bestseller book “Unlimited Power”, he told a story of a late night where he encountered a homeless man.  If you live in a large city, as I do in Dallas, I’m sure you’ve had a similar experience.  Robbins went on to tell of how the homeless man approached him, and asked for a quarter.  After pondering for a brief moment, Robbins asked the man, “A quarter? That’s what you want, a quarter?”  The homeless said that a quarter was all that he wanted. He went ahead and gave the homeless man a quarter, and then said “Life will pay any price you ask of it”.  The homeless man was stunned and walked away. Robbins went on to tell 5 things to use as road signs to success and getting the most that life has to offer.

      You must learn how to handle frustration.

Robbin’s quotes, “All successful people learn that success is buried on the other side of frustration.”  From my brief experience here on earth, it appears that frustration is inevitable due to problems that life often brings.  Frustration can put you in a negative state, and being in a negative state can easily prevent you from seeing the results that you want.  To be successful you must become the master of frustration and learn to deal with it in a positive manner to produce the results that you want.  Robbins gives two tips for handling frustration.

Two step formula for handling stress.
Step 1: Don’t sweat the small stuff.
Step 2: Remember its all small stuff.

In Sarah Young’s “Jesus Calling”, it quotes (as if Jesus is speaking to you) “When little things don’t go as you had hoped, look to Me lightheartedly and say, “Oh, well”.  And by doing that simple act, you release the burden, and hopefully that will put you in a more positive state, and you will be in the right mental state to create a solution for your problem.

You must learn how to handle rejection.  Turn No’s into Hugs!

This is a lesson that I know far too well.  My first job out of college was as a Financial Advisor, and to build my business, I was to go door to door to meet prospects and clients.  We were required to get at least 25 contacts per day. And 4 and half months later, I was out of a job.  I have never experienced that amount of rejection in such a short period of time. Robbins, as well as any other high producing salesman, will tell you a large key to their success is being able handle rejection and continue on with the same level of enthusiasm that they have when they hear a yes.  A veteran advisor at my first firm, said the more No’s you hear, the closer you are to a “YES”.  Robbin’s says that “if you can learn to handle rejection, you’ll learn to get everything you want.  Sounds good to me!

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      You must learn how to handle financial pressure.

I have always been a firm believer that if you are not able to manage a small amount of money, then chances of you being able to manage a large amount is slim.  Robbin’s says, “Handling financial pressure means knowing how to get and knowing how to give, knowing how to earn, and knowing how to save.”  Once you learn to acquire money there will be financial pressure from internal and external sources, and it will be important to learn to how deal with those pressures.  Robbins also emphasizes the importance of giving back once you begin to have financial success.  I’ve noticed that giving back is a common trait amongst those who are successful.  I’m not saying all wealthy people give back, but I like to believe many of them do.  I know that I will!

You must learn to how to handle complacency.

 Learn to judge yourself by your goals instead of by what your peers seem to be doing.  This is rule is extremely important in my opinion.  Robbin’s says that “Comfort can be one of the most disastrous emotions a body could have.”  I couldn’t agree more, because I have personally saw situations where people have remained in poverty, because they were afraid to get out of their comfort zone.  If you never leave your comfort zone, chances are you aren’t growing very much.  I personally believe that as long as we are here on this earth, there is always room for growth. 

Robbin’s says “Learn to judge yourself by your goals instead of by what your peers seem to be doing”.  If you’re doing the best out of all your peers, you may begin to think you are doing extremely well and your progress may come to a halt.  And if you are concerned about your peers who may do much better than you, you may end being concerned with their affairs instead of working toward your own goals.  When you begin to stay focused on your own goals, you will keep yourself in a position to produce the results that you want.

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      Always give more than you expect to receive.

Robbin’s says, “This may be the most important key of all because it virtually guarantees true happiness.  The saying goes, “it is better to give than to receive”.  I would concur with this statement.  The artist Drake, said in one of his songs, “You get what you give”!  I would wager $1 that if you find a person that gives a lot, that they are not concerned with where their next meal is coming from. I’m not sure if you ever gave a gift to someone in need, or spent time with someone who really appreciated your time and expressed a great gratitude, that feeling is honestly better than being on the other end of receiving a gift. 

In Luke 6:38, Jesus says, “Give, and you will receive”.  Your gift will return in full- pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap.  The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.”  It seems like clear instruction to me. 
   

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