Monday, June 15, 2009

17 Wealth Files of Millionaire Mind

According to the book Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth by T. Harv Eker, rich people have very different wealth files (programming) from the poor people. Hence, they have very different thoughts and feelings which leads to different actions and results.

The book is simple to read, the writing is straight to the point and offer excellent food for thoughts.

Wealth File #1:
Rich people believe "I create my life."
Poor people believe "Life happens to me."

Wealth File #2:
Rich people play the money game to win.
Poor people play the money game to not lose.

Wealth File #3:
Rich people are committed to being rich.
Poor people want to get rich.

Wealth File #4:
Rich people think big.
Poor people think small.

Wealth File #5:
Rich people focus on opportunities.
Poor people focus on obstacles.

Wealth File #6:
Rich people admire other rich and successful people.
Poor people resent rich and successful people.

Wealth File #7:
Rich people associate with positive, successful people.
Poor people associate with negative or unsuccessful people.

Wealth File #8:
Rich people are willing to promote themselves and their value.
Poor people think negatively about selling and promotion.

Wealth File #9:
Rich people are bigger than their problems.
Poor people are smaller than their problems.

Wealth File #10:
Rich people are excellent receivers.
Poor people are poor receivers.

Wealth File #11:
Rich people choose to get paid based on results.
Poor people choose to get paid based on time.

Wealth File #12:
Rich people think "both".
Poor people think "either/or".

Wealth File #13:
Rich people focus on their net worth.
Poor people focus on their working income.

Wealth File #14:
Rich people manage their money well.
Poor people mismanage their money well.

Wealth File #15:
Rich people have their money work hard for them.
Poor people work hard for their money.

Wealth File #16:
Rich people act in spite of fear.
Poor people let fear stop them.

Wealth File #17:
Rich people constantly learn and grow.
Poor people think they already know.


While typing the list, it gives me the idea of doing a series of blog posts to review and reflect on myself based on each wealth file. Hmmm...