This is more of a motivational post than a financial article. But trust me; you can apply these concepts to many parts of your life.

What distinguishes you from a rich entrepreneur? Do you just want to be working in the corporate world or do you want to start something fresh? Everyone can be successful, but the fuel that drives certain individuals is what makes them rich and successful. Have you ever had a really good idea, but you were too afraid to actually talk about it? Well that right there means you do not have the drive for success. Fear needs to be taken out of your vocabulary if you want to succeed. As FDR stated during his first inaugural address, “The Only Thing We Have to Fear Is Fear Itself”. That was man who was about to step into the biggest war this world has ever seen. You need to have that sense of mentality to achieve greatness.

Rich people think to the future, poor people think of the present. The best athlete this world has ever seen said it best “Skate to where the puck is going, not to where it is.” If you want to be successful at whatever you want to do, don’t think of things that have already happened. The world needs more forward thinkers and fewer historians. Don’t get me wrong I live and die for history, but what excites me is the future. One of the most powerful tools you can possess is the ability to learn from the past and apply it to the future.

Studies have shown that chief executives of winning companies were found to have three common traits: perseverance, a builder’s mentality, and a strong propensity for taking calculated risks.  In addition, dedication to a specific goal and having the vision to make it a reality is the cornerstone to entrepreneurship and creativity.

“Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did.” ~Newt Gingrich.

Love what you love and hate what you hate. If you love building decks, think of how you can capitalize on your interest. If you hate your job, seriously think about a new career. I know many people who have gotten rich from jobs they have hated, but they were not happy with their lives. People that are extremely rich love their careers and love to work hard at it.

“Nothing that sends you to the grave with a smile on your face comes easy. Work hard doing what you love. Find out what gives you energy and improve on it.” ~ Betty Coster, Entrepreneur.