Prosperity teachers claim that one of the secrets to accumulating riches is to first adopt a wealth consciousness.

What is a wealth consciousness?

Simply put, it is a mindset which encompasses all of your beliefs, attitudes and ideas about money and your ability to create or attract it into your life.

People who have a lot of wealth and prosperity in their lives are said to possess a healthy wealth consciousness, while people who struggle financially are said to have the opposite; a lack or poverty consciousness.

Here’s my take…

The concept of needing to have a wealth consciousness before you can succeed and get rich …while very important …is only a half truth.

In fact, the concept is a bit over-emphasized.

Thinking big and thinking rich will definitely help you overcome limiting beliefs and attitudes about money, but it isn’t all that you require to have lots and lots of material wealth.

To really develop financial power and wealth, you have to exist in a world which is much different than the one most people live in.

“You’ll never achieve more than the crowd unless you think more than the crowd.” ~ James Bryant Conant

The fact is we all live in both a physical and mental universe.

The problem I see with most folks is that they are either firmly planted in one realm or the other.

Some focus too much on the physical side of things and as a result, they succumb to external pressures and events which causes them to live in a never-ending cycle of struggle and strain.

Others life in a mental trance, and only “think” about wealth and money, but don’t really do anything physical to attract it into their lives.

Surprisingly, many of those in a mental trance do indeed have a healthy wealth consciousness …They just don’t have any money!

The Flow of Money is Governed by Simple Physical and Natural Laws

People who focus on acquiring a wealth consciousness without taking the necessary physical and natural steps to bring money into their lives are trying to break nature’s laws.

And the fact is, you can’t break nature’s laws.  If you do, nature will break you instead.

“Growth, whether plant growth, muscle growth, financial growth, or mind growth, is governed by natural laws. It can’t be forced beyond previous preparation. Each day’s growth prepares for the next day’s growth. We can never break nature’s laws. Too often we break ourselves, trying” ~ Frank Tibolt

Wealthy people realize that money…like anything else in the material world …conforms to certain natural rules and principles.

“Money is plentiful for those who understand the simple laws which govern its acquisition.”  ~ George S. Clason

And one of those simple rules is the following…

The Secret to Money is Having Some!

Now, if this seems like a play on words, please stick with me and I’ll explain…

Nothing …and I do mean nothing…will increase your wealth consciousness faster than actually having some money in your pocket, purse or bank account.

This is one of the REAL SECRETS to acquiring wealth.

The saying, “success breeds success” is absolutely true.

And so is the term, “money flows to those who have it”!

The more money and success you have, the more your wealth consciousness will increase.

And the more you increase your wealth consciousness, the more money you’ll have!

But it all starts with actually having some money!

Here Are Some Often Overlooked Facts About Money:

=> Money does not have a conscience.

It doesn’t care whether you are a priest or a pornographer.

Contrary to what many people think, money doesn’t care what your intentions are or whether you “feel” good or not.

Money is like liquid mercury; it only seeks itself.

=> Money does not flow to where it’s needed; it flows to where it can grow.

Financially needy or desperate people rarely ever get the money they require, unless they also have a plan to make money increase and circulate.

Even money (in the form of donations and contributions) which usually flows to the citizens of areas ravaged by natural disasters and other calamities, eventually runs dry unless there are specific steps taken to increase its growth and circulation.

=> Money grows fastest when it flows between people

Money has the potential to grow by leaps and bounds if it is used as a vehicle to facilitate the transfer of ideas, goods and services between people.

In other words, if you have a properly laid out business which helps people solve their problems or helps them to get what they want, you will eventually end up with more money than you can imagine.

“Industry pays debts, while despair increases them.” ~ Benjamin Franklin

The Strange and Simple Truth About Money

As a business consultant and personal wealth adviser for nearly 25 years, I can attest (personally and professionally) to one of the simplest, yet strangest things about money I have ever seen…

The more you have of it, the more easily you get it.

Of course, this isn’t a new concept at all.

Its been a unfailing natural principle since the days of ancient Babylon, six thousand years ago.

“Surely it is a law of the Gods that unto him who keepeth and spendeth not a certain part of all his earnings, shall gold come more easily.  Likewise, him whose purse is empty does gold avoid.” ~ excerpt from The Richest Man in Babylon

The Bible addresses this very principle in the Parable of the Talents (The Gospel of Matthew 25:29) as follows:

 ”For to every one that has shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that has not shall be taken away even that which he has.”

Incidentally,  in my opinion, the Parable of the Talents reveals one of the greatest wealth-building secrets of all time.  In case you missed what I wrote about it, I urge you to read it HERE.

The LAW described in the Parable of the Talents tells us in simple and unequivocal terms how to achieve immense wealth and success in life.

So, how does one go about implementing this LAW?

Glad you asked…

But first, let me remind you of something I’ve been talking about for quite some time:

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The 1% Difference
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The 1% difference is simple…

The difference between success and mediocrity, between winners and losers is oftentimes just a 1% difference.

The only real difference between you and someone who has the kind of money and lifestyle that you want, is that they are doing a few simple things that you aren’t.

If you think this is an oversimplification, please allow me to elaborate…

Over the last 2 decades, I’ve worked with some incredibly wealthy individuals.

Most of them are just ordinary people with average intelligence.  A few never even finished high school.

They’ve got the same hang ups and problems just like everybody else.

The difference is they’re willing to invest the time and effort doing things that most people shy away from or just don’t feel like doing.

Surprisingly, these things are so simple ANYBODY can do them.

And one thing millionaires and aspiring millionaires do very well is they understand and follow the key wealth principle of…

…Pay yourself first.

Multimillionaire businessman and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie once told his executives:

“I have found the Midas Touch. Pay yourself first. Save 10% before making your budget, instead of after, as I used to do. I never had anything left after making my budget.”

If you’re not willing to save a portion of every dollar you earn (regardless of your financial condition), then you don’t have what it takes to become wealthy …period.

Here’s how master motivator Frank Tibolt, author of A Touch of Greatness  put it:

“If you want to know whether you’ll succeed, the test is simple: can you save money? If not, drop out. You’ll fail. You might think other traits make up for lack of saving, but they won’t.”

Again …if you’re not willing to do what I am about to show you, then you aren’t serious about getting rich.

Besides, it’ll only take a tiny 1% increase in your efforts, but the results may astound you.

Okay?

So let’s get started…

The secret to money is having some!

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5 Steps to Starting on the Road to Wealth
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1) Go to your bank and set up a WEALTH ACCOUNT.

This account should be completely separate from any other accounts or investments that you have.

Make sure you actually refer to this separate account as your WEALTH ACCOUNT.

For example, if you keep track of your bank accounts on your computer, be sure to label this specific account as your WEALTH ACCOUNT.

If you have a passbook for the account, make sure you write in BIG BOLD LETTERS on the front of it, WEALTH ACCOUNT.

Calling it your WEALTH ACCOUNT is important as I’ll explain in a moment.

2) Make regular deposits into your WEALTH ACCOUNT.

It doesn’t matter how much or how little you earn.  Put a portion of every dollar you make in your WEALTH ACCOUNT, preferably 10% of all gross earnings.

If 10% is not doable for you right now, then start with a smaller amount.

But keep the following in mind…

Make deposits into your WEALTH ACCOUNT regularly, without fail.

It doesn’t matter how much you deposit, so long as you deposit something.

What if you have debt?

Too often, people say they’ll start saving once they get the rest of their financial house in order.

The truth is …for many, that day NEVER comes.

=> Save 10% of all earnings even if you have debt.

 ”Many other subjects mean little later in life.  But money wisdom is needed until we take our last breath.” ~ Frank Tibolt

3) Leave your WEALTH ACCOUNT alone.

This is the part where most people fail.

Why?

Because all of us have more desires than our money can gratify.

One of the best kept secrets of the rich is the following:

Focus on your most cherished desires and guard against your casual wishes.

In other words, cut out all of your needless purchases!

The money in your WEALTH ACCOUNT should not be used for anything other than more wealth building activity.

In other words, never, ever withdraw any money out of your WEALTH ACCOUNT, unless you are transferring it to another wealth building or investment account.

In fact, when you set up the account, make sure you don’t get checks or withdrawal slips!

If possible, set up your WEALTH ACCOUNT with an online bank or one which is far away from your home and office. This way you won’t be tempted to make withdrawals from it.

4) Celebrate each time you make a deposit!

In fact, jump for joy!  After all, this is your WEALTH ACCOUNT we’re talking about.

Celebrating each time you make a deposit does one very important thing…

It increases your wealth consciousness because it relays to your subconscious mind that, hey, you do indeed have money because you really do!

Also, do not delegate the task of making deposits to anyone else.

Why?

Because a deposit is a celebration, not a task to be delegated.  Do it yourself.

Keep in mind that each time you make a deposit, you are impressing your subconscious mind with valuable wealth programming.

5) Visualize Lots of Money Flowing Into Your WEALTH ACCOUNT

If you’ve been a student of the law of attraction and positive thinking for as long as I have, then you already know important it is to focus on what you want.

The problem is most people inadvertently focus on what they don’t want.  And as usual, they always end up getting more of the same.

If you have a burning desire to get rich, then it’s important to focus on wealth and prosperity.

But as I’ve said throughout this article, you can’t just think about money; you’ve also got to have some!

Many people look at their bank accounts and focus on how little they have.  In effect, they curse their accounts and repel money even more.

Your WEALTH ACCOUNT on the other hand, will help you to attract money because it’s something real and tangible.

And remember, the more of it you have, the more of it you’ll get.  Don’t ask me how….it just works.

“Losers visualize the penalties of failure. Winners visualize the rewards of success.”  ~ Unknown

In addition to making actual deposits, be sure to visualize how much money you’d like to have in your WEALTH  ACCOUNT.

See the words WEALTH ACCOUNT in your mind’s eye along with the actual amount of money you want in it.

Visualize depositing checks and cash into your WEALTH ACCOUNT.

Before you know it you’ll have a healthier wealth consciousness and more money too!

Don’t Make the Mistake of Discounting Simple Truth

If setting up and contributing to a WEALTH ACCOUNT sounds simple, it’s because it is.

Truth is always simple.

There are countless ways to invest and make money.  I could spend an entire lifetime writing about all of the different methods and practices.

Yet a WEALTH ACCOUNT is the beginning of all fortunes. Many millionaires started out in exactly this way.

Wealth is Created by Investment Not Income

Keep in mind that the majority of wealth is created by investment not income.

Many people believe that wealth is a result of having a high income.

This is absolutely not the case.

The belief that high income equals high wealth is a total MYTH promulgated by our consuming-oriented culture.

If you want to become wealthy, you have to save and invest above all else.

Having a high income helps, but it’s no guarantee you’ll be rich.

The fact is, I’ve known a few people who couldn’t make ends meet even though they were earning over a million dollars a year.

Remember, becoming wealthy means placing emphasis on INVESTMENT AND SAVINGS not income.

The secret to money is having some!



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For more inspiration and ways to create positive changes in your life, consider Frank Tibolt’s classic book:

“A Touch of Greatness: How to Unleash Your
Inner Power and Accomplish Anything You Desire”

“A Touch Of Greatness” brings together hard-hitting, valuable and real-world lessons from some of the greatest minds of history. This book should come with a warning: Don’t read this book if you want your life to stay the same, if you want to have excuses for your failure or if you are lazy. This book is only for those who truly want to bring greatness into their lives. I hope you are one of those, for you won’t be disappointed”.

— Jan Janzen, author, “Devil with a Briefcase:
101 Success Secrets for the Spiritual Entrepreneur”

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