It's funny how I have received so many of the things I wished for in life and never even realized it. This course has brought new meaning to the the warning, be careful what you wish for. I know I can be wealthy because so many of the things I wanted have come to me. I know you are not supposed to question where things will come from, so I pose the question is it possible to become wealthy, which I am persuing, on a job that will never offer that potential? Or as Mr. Wattles said, might a change in occupation be necessary. Am I supposed to teach and invent something on the side? Any people not in sales who have a set cap on their income, I'd like to hear what you have to say?
Mr. Wattles says to stay where you are, do a really good job ("be larger than your present place, put the thought of increase into every transaction, give more in use value than you receive in cash value, do every day all that can be done that day, in a perfectly efficient manner") and new opporunities will seek you out.
Thank you Rod. I should read the book fully again. I might have misunderstood. I appreciate your response. Giving more than you receive in dollar value is not hard when you first start out on your career path and don't make a lot
Giving more than you receive in dollar value is not hard when you first start out on your career path and don't make a lot
Keep in mind, too, that it's not just about what you're doing while you're on the job. It's about what you're doing off the job too.
Of course, complete self-employment is a HUGE part of what I envision for myself. Being employed by others is a means to an end, really. I expect to be working two jobs soon, but as a result I'll be able to make some personal business endeavors work. It's a trade-off, I guess. Seems worth it if you ask me, though.
Rod is correct in pointing out that we are to give more in use value than we receive in cash value. We are to do our best each and every day, do the best job we can. And we are not to overwork. However, Canadian, you seem to be focused on how little you make at the start of your career, and in other posts, pointed out that the max. you can make is $80,000. May I suggest that you focus on what you WANT, and not on how low your pay is, or what the maximum pay will be if you stayed a teacher for the rest of your life. You did say that you liked being a teacher but then you comment about the "negatives". Be grateful, for everything, and focus on what you WANT.
"Nothing is too wonderful to be true." - Michael Faraday
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With respect to the gratitude, there is the gratitude journal practice. There is a thread going on in one of the forums called bliss. There are over 100 responses to that topic. When you write down something to be grateful for you are automatically focusing on that gratitude during that time. Putting pen to paper can also start a little flow writing. You may end up writing out an entire page of gratitudes from a hot shower to a smile on a child's face, to an unexpected check in the mail (oh, yeah!!!). As the list grows you get closer and closer to the source of all of that good that is coming to you. It is now becoming second nature to say "I am so grateful" several times a day. That's new to me and it feels good.
There is absolutely no need to apologize. In fact, I apologize if my comments offended or hurt you in any way whatsoever. Please forgive me if they did.
"Nothing is too wonderful to be true." - Michael Faraday
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very intersting!! Congratulations on having all the things you have ever thought of.
If you can ask the question, you already know the answer. The simple question is, What do you want from this life?
Focused and loving it Brett
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Originally posted by Canadian: It's funny how I have received so many of the things I wished for in life and never even realized it. This course has brought new meaning to the the warning, be careful what you wish for. I know I can be wealthy because so many of the things I wanted have come to me. I know you are not supposed to question where things will come from, so I pose the question is it possible to become wealthy, which I am persuing, on a job that will never offer that potential? Or as Mr. Wattles said, might a change in occupation be necessary. Am I supposed to teach and invent something on the side? Any people not in sales who have a set cap on their income, I'd like to hear what you have to say?
In the long run, men hit only what they aim at. Therefore, they had better aim at something high. Henry David Thoreau
Canadian: You may not want to focus on the "How" so much. Realize that when you do, you are miscreating and also worrying. Creating your CMI begins with the WHAT first. THen follow that with gratitude and acting in the Certain Way. It does us no good to focus on HOW because we are limited by what opportunites we see. God(the formless) knows ALL and will open doors for you that you never knew existed.
Thank you IsO1, you made me realise that I was too busy focusing on HOW instead of What. I will reprogramme my self as best I can and continue to expect success.
