BellaOnline Forums Money Abundance & Wealth Is a positive attitude part of becoming wealthy?

I just read a survey that said 67% of self-made wealthy people felt they could control their financial destiny, no matter the economy.

Maybe, I said to myself, that's why they are self-made wealthy.

So I was thinking, is a positive mental attitude a major part of becoming wealthy? Or, is it mostly luck? Or, is it strictly hard work?

I think you absolutely need a positive attitude. But, hard work is also required. I get tired of people saying it's luck. Funny, how all the hard-working people, always have "good luck"! A little luck doesn't hurt but I truly believe we all make our luck with attitude and hard work.

The lottery winners are exempt from this! That's all luck!

"...set a goal to become millionaire for what it makes of you to achieve it."
..."Do it for the skills you have to learn and the person you have to become...
Jim Rohn's story about Mr. Shoaff

I love this quote! It is so true!

Becoming wealthy is not easy! Positive attitude is part of it but so is hard work. I'm not talking of physical hard work, but rather the hard work of dealing with the inner you, of becoming a person that attracts and allows prosperity and abundance into their life. Just having a positive attitude is worth zilch without doing the inner work.

The 67% of self-made wealthy that feel they can control their financial destiny do so because they KNOW and BELIEVE in their ability to attract and receive wealth no matter what the state of the economy.

Set that goal of becoming a millionaire and commit to acheiving it! Be prepared to do the work required! It won't be easy but once you acheive your goal you will realise every thing you have learn't and everything you have become on this quest.


Sikpiksie

I am interested in making millions! That would be so cool to do in life. How does one go about doing that? My small local businesses computer repair/we/graphic design & home services are doing well but not sure how to go about making a million.

We have clients that make millions. I try & interview them to find out exactly what it takes to do that. What I gather is -they always knew how to make money, they know how to run a business & hire help for menial tasks or for knowledge, they are relentless & know how to invest wisely, they know what businesses are lucrative. Real Estate, Law, Internet Marketing.

How many who post on this forum are millionares who wouldn't mind sharing some knowledge?

I'm a big believer that a positive belief in yourself and ability to thrive is 90% of success. But I'm also realistic enough to know that it takes a viable plan of action. Wishing and hoping is simply that, wishing and hoping.

So my answer to earthlydream - You described the major characteristics of a millionaire. Attitude, belief, persistence and a plan. Millionaires know how they are going to make their millions and what to do with it once they have it. It doesn't happen over night. It usually takes years.

Invest in Suze Orman's books or David Bach's materials. They will provide you with step-by-step financial suggestions for making the most of your money - how to make your money grow into a million. Read, absorb and then use the information they give you.

I don't know if that answered your question?

Isn't making millions about mass appeal also? How would I make millions from a couple of small business unless they had services that millions of people needed & purchased?

I think you need to invest & find someting that has all the components of mass sales or investments. You can have all the best attitude that exisys & belief but wahat about the other part-the right business that is abe to make millions?

If you had a choice to become a lawyer or a small farmer & wanted to make millions which would you choose?

I see your point -

Believe it or not, many lawyers aren't rich. Very few of them are millionaires just through the practice of law.

And, there are wealthy ranchers and farmers.

So if you want to make a million dollars, it starts with a plan. How can you market your small business to many and then take the money to invest?

You're getting more into business marketing than wealth planning. First you have to make the money with a great idea and business plan. Then, you take the money and invest in something that will make you even more money.

Millionaires have multiple streams of income earning them money while they sleep. How can you develop multiple streams of income?
It's about leveraging your time and money.

I think rather than calling it a positive attitude maybe we should call it self-assurance. I think millionaires are good at making money and they know it. If they lose all their money, they know they have the skills and knowledge to make another fortune.

Look at Donald Trump. He made and lost several fortunes but his ability to make money wasn't affected by losing it all. He knew he could make more because he had his money making skills.

To me having a positive attitude isn't always based in "what is" or reality. But being sure of yourself, your skills and knowledge is based on what you know to be true about yourself.

Wealthy people believe they can stay wealthy. I like the example of Donald Trump - like him or not, he never allowed setbacks to get him down. He knew, without a doubt, that he could make more money.

I agree that you need that leader quality-won't get any where being timid. But you have to actually know how to make money & be willing to do all that is required to achieve the end result.

I think that is why there are so few really whealthy people & true leaders because peope aren't naturally inclined to behave in a way that will offer them financial success.

It all sound fine-like the sound of it all-being a millionare...but what investments & what business? I think one needs all the qualities to truly become a financial success. That includes leadership, how to make deals, where to invest, how to spend your time wisely.