He was just a teenager, but he was already displaying the powerful habits that would one day make him a billionaire.
I had to dart down to Atlanta on Monday for a business meeting with a partner of mine and grabbed a new book to read on the plane.
I really get supercharged for a good autobiography and I had one in my mist(you know that feeling?).
The teenager I was talking about was none other than the world's richest man, Bill Gates.
It was 7am, we were about to depart to Atlanta, and I dove into 'Hard Drive: Bill Gates And The Making Of The Microsoft Empire.'
I want to share with you 2 success insights and strategies that Bill Gates used to create his fortune which you can use to change your life.
You ready?
Let's go (buckle up).
(deep breath)
1) Success Environment - Out of the many themes in Bill Gates' life, the one success insight that always reveals itself, is that he managed to get himself around, positive, action-minded people.
The consistancy of this habit for him was incredible.
Starting when he was just a teenager, up to working with Paul Allen, who he met in college, and then Steve Ballmer, who is now CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates was also seeking out WINNERS.
Yes, winners, people that were determined to supercharge their lives and 'crack the code' to achieve their dreams.
How many people are in your 'inner circle' right now that are 'ahead of you?'
I'm always looking for people that are doing better than I am in areas that I'm looking to improve in and there are many.
You need to do the same, hear me?
It's so important. Join a local business group, find a coach, and there are a bunch of other ways.
One of the many reasons that I put together 'Success Mania 2005', this coming September in Atlanta, Georgia, is because I want to be around 400 winners and 9 speakers who I can learn from. A full weekend of breathtaking life changes, that's what everyone there is going to experience.
Just by getting around the right people, I've been able to create monster increases in my in.come, just like Bill Gates has done.
Onward.
2) Wealth Confidence - Never underestimate the power of your commitments and decisions.
Let me explain.
When Bill Gates was a teenager, he told anyone who would listen that he'd be a millionaire by 25 years old.
Yes, his parents thought he was crazy, as well as many friends.
(we know how that is, right?)
But, Bill Gates had what I call 'Wealth Confidence'.
Like Bill, you want to take the shortcut to success and that means you need to believe in yourself and your talents. The long, hard road to your dreams appears when you trap yourself by limited, "I'm no good" thinking.
I've been there, done that.
It's not fun.
It's really not fun.
Listen, there'a hidden fortune inside of you ready to be released if you will just believe in yourself enough to take the NEXT STEP.
We all live at a fraction of what's possible for ourselves and we HAVE TO change that and never be satified on our personal development.
You in?
You ready to push yourself? (ask yourself this again)
I'm asking you, because that's what I'm demanding of myself.
That's what my goal is and I want to know if you're ready to join me.
You and I can create stunning results in our lives and you can give fear and doubt the 'one-two knockout punch' immediately and leap to your dreams. You really can.
If you're eager for help in developing the 'Wealth Confidence' because you're commited to raising your income this year, look at the P.S below.
Listen, let's make today 'jaw-dropping' through the simple steps we can take to move our lives forward. Simple steps lead to huge results.
Start putting yourself in a 'success environment' and do whatever you can to start building your 'wealth confidence'.
Because you're reading this, I know you're serious about your future and I'm excited to help you every step of the way.
Make your move.
Talk to you soon.
Mike Litman's Success Secrets
Mike Litman is the co-author of the #1 Best-selling book Conversations with Millionaires. Over the last 3 years, Mike has unleashed the greatness of tens of thousands of people worldwide. Networking Times Magazine called Mike Litman 'a modern day Napoleon Hill' and at the age of 30 he's already shared the stage with well-known speakers such as Jim Rohn, Mark Victor Hansen and Bob Proctor
http://www.successmania2005.com
http://www.mikelitman.com/
![]() |
|
![]() |
|
![]() |
|
![]() |
It started out like any other Wednesday - reports to... Read More
Have you considered hiring a personal coach? Jack Canfield, in... Read More
With the growing number of expert business people, consultants and... Read More
The effective coaching of employees by their line managers is... Read More
As a Life Coach I quickly identified most individuals wanted... Read More
How often have you heard yourself say, "I've got so... Read More
Have you ever known anyone who asked themselves "Why me?"... Read More
Have you ever thought about what really creates self-esteem? Having... Read More
COACHING STEPS: The following are five (5) steps a coach... Read More
With life coaching becoming "the" career choice in this millennium,... Read More
1. Do not believe everything you hear!With close friends and... Read More
Most people suffer from stress at some time during the... Read More
IntroductionThese days in corporate sector, everybody is talking about the... Read More
Over the years I've worked with very many coaches and... Read More
Our bodies are made of pure energy. With Quantum physics... Read More
We say we want to eat better, feel better, and... Read More
When you feel self-conscious it means you are putting too... Read More
One of the three basic roles of leadership is the... Read More
Work addiction is very common in our society today, yet... Read More
I heard a story recently, and wanted to share it... Read More
Knowing more about who you are will give you the... Read More
? Have you been working long hours? ? Have... Read More
When a conversation is not working out there is the... Read More
Have you ever noticed this to be true?The best things... Read More
Have you ever found yourself in a hurry to leave... Read More
All over the Net, people are asking you to pay... Read More
It's four weeks away and you don't have any plans.... Read More
Are holiday bills surprising you? Are you hoping that if... Read More
We live in a world of rapid change and uncertainty.... Read More
Despite our skills, experience or expertise we can still make... Read More
Seems like a gal always learns something out on the... Read More
Perhaps no one better than a former U.S. president has... Read More
Sometimes life can seem like one long series of unsolvable... Read More
It takes less effort to keep an existing customer than... Read More
When I asked my client, Amanda, what she would do... Read More
Consider this scenario. A colleague suggests you get a business... Read More
Have you ever noticed geese flying overhead, whether that be... Read More
I have been a member of a group called the... Read More
So, you're ready to start coaching. You either have some... Read More
Can you hear your compassion? It's time to crank it... Read More
Once upon a time, a very long time ago, when... Read More
Of the 60,000 people who lived to be over 100... Read More
Along the path from where you are now to millions... Read More
Sound familiar? If you want to manage anger, the only... Read More
In my work with individuals and couples, I see many... Read More
No one gets through life without being hurt by another... Read More
One of my clients gave me permission to tell you... Read More
As a Master Certified Relationship Coach, I work with singles... Read More
Let me quote something you wrote. "When you reach the... Read More
How many more servings of the daytime self-help salad will... Read More
I was talking to one of my coaching clients and... Read More
Imagine yourself as the only means of financially supporting you.... Read More
As a person who has been around the coaching profession... Read More
Allen consulted with me because his wife of 18 years... Read More
Suppose that the human mind is nothing more than a... Read More
A positive attitude may bring good health and success. If... Read More
I saw a couple for marriage counseling this week, and... Read More
Viewpoints! Everyone has them and they are personal. However, when... Read More
As a whole I think there is a sad tendency... Read More
If you need to put on boots and grab a... Read More
IntroductionEvery one of us came to the planet to figure... Read More
If you feel the heat of burn-out, it is possible... Read More
Tracey started her video production company 2 ½ years ago,... Read More
Do you know an individual at work who is a... Read More
Recently I have been watching a TV show called Blowout.... Read More
Life coaching has become fashionable in recent years and there... Read More
Coaching |