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I could share all of the Rich Habits, success tips, wealth advice, health research, etc. with everyone in the world and still only a small percentage would take action.
Why?
Because change is hard and only a small percentage will make the effort to change what needs to be changed in order for the circumstances of their lives to improve.
Why are so few unwilling to do the work in order to change the circumstances of their lives?
There are a number of reasons, actually.
Reason #1 You Need to Hit Rock Bottom
Some people need to hit rock bottom before they will do what needs to be done. When you hit rock bottom, that usually means one of two things have happened:
- Those who love and care about you have given you an ultimatum. Ignore it and they will abandon you, leaving you all alone.
- Those who love and care about you have abandoned you. You’re on your own.
Reason #2 You Need Need External Motivation
Some people need external motivation. This external source could be a person, a book, a movie, a seminar, a blog post or even a podcast. Tony Robbins butters his bread thanks to this group of people.
Reason #3 You Need a Mentor
Some people need to be pushed into action by someone they highly respect and admire. This could be a parent, spouse, child, boss, grandparent, friend, etc.
If you choose to wait to hit rock bottom, or for some external influence to motivate you or for that influential someone to come along, you could be waiting a long time. If that internal or external motivation to change never manifests itself, change is impossible.
So, what can you do?
You need to become the CEO of your life. You need to take control over your life. Here are some tools/ideas to help you do that.
Reason #4 You Need an Accountability Partner
Self-discipline is a rare trait. For most, discipline isn’t innate. It must be forged over time through daily practice/habits Those who do develop self-discipline become high achievers, are typically very successful, have financial security and live healthy lives. Those who struggle with self-discipline can find it through an Accountability Partner. If you are pursuing multiple objectives/goals, you will need an Accountability Partner for each objective/goal. An Accountability Partner is someone who also struggles with self-discipline but is interested in pursing the identical objectives/goals as you. Accountability Partners force you to be consistent in the pursuit of your objectives/goals, showing up every day, as your partner, in the pursuit of an objective/goal.
If you lack self-discipline, find someone who is interested in pursuing the same objective/goal as you and create a mutual accountability calendar both of you agree to adhere to.
Tom Corley is an accountant, financial planner and author of “Rich Kids: How to Raise Our Children to Be Happy and Successful in Life”, Effort-Less Wealth, Change Your Habits Change Your Life, Rich Habits Poor Habits and “Rich Habits: The Daily Success Habits of Wealthy Individuals.”
A man I met told me he bought his first house when he was 21 and went on to buy apartment buildings. So how does it enter the head of a 21 year old to buy a house, I asked. It turns out that his boss took him to the side and asked him what his goals were for his life. Someday, I want to have my own house and so on… So his boss said–why not now. What are you doing right now about this? His boss turned out to become a best friend and mentor and they partnered on many ventures. My own nephew also acquired a mentor by talking with a customer where he fixed cell phones. He shared his dreams with his customer and the customer became a partner and in less than 10 years he went to living on the edge to being worth a million dollars. He now has his own cell phone repair business with people working for him. His partner changed his look from t-shirt and shorts to bow tie and glasses. He connected him with more clientele. Started him on a road to volunteering and donating iPads to autistic children. My nephew was great at what he did and willing to work hard AND to listen to advice.