Which is Easier? Create Wealth or remain poor?

We have been led to believe it is much more difficult to obtain wealth than it is to remain poor. Common sense tells us this cannot be true.

The great majority of poor people will work hard their entire lives just to pay bills and purchase essential items such as food, clothing, shelter and utilities (not to mention taxes). There is little or no money left over for entertainment, recreation, travel or nice vacations. Poor people will in most cases be forced to work hard right up to the time they die.

On the other hand, most wealthy people also work hard for their money, but with a drastic difference. They are willing to work extremely hard for a shorter period of time in order to create wealth. In some cases, they simply work smarter instead of harder.

They perform at peak periods for a season and spend the rest of their lives enjoying the fruits of their labour.

They are willing to innovate and try new projects in order to create wealth.

They refuse to be limited by what others tell them they can or cannot do or what can or cannot be done.

They are willing to step outside of their comfort zones. I define these as those areas of your life where you have done the same things over and over again until they have become the only way you know to live. You have become so complacent and comfortable that unless something drastic happens you are not willing to step out of those areas. You are unwilling to leave the known for the unknown.

A great definition of insanity is to keep doing the same things over and over and expect different results. You have to change things to change results.

We can create great wealth in our lives. We have merely to be willing to step out of our comfort zones and reach for new and higher levels of achievement.

Don't believe me? Take a good look at all those who have either achieved great wealth or performed great feats in their lives.

Their education or lack of it, financial condition, health, background or environment made no difference. They became dissatisfied with their comfort zones and stepped out of them.

It is truthfully stated that five years from now you will be the same person you are today except for the books you read and the people with whom you associate.

Give this some thought. When you habitually associate with people who have nothing and want nothing, this becomes part of your mental attitude and outlook. On the other hand, associate with people who are excited about changing their lives for the better and creating great wealth. They will literally pull you with them.

Read books with no redeeming social, economic, motivational or educational value and you have only entertainment. Books and/or audio tapes which are educational and motivational will keep you going when all else tends to hold you back.

Many will say they work really hard and need to relax when they have finished their labours. The first inclination is to hit the couch or sofa and watch television. How many hours each week do you waste watching television? Could these hours be put to better use?

Rather than watch television, devote that time to reading or listening to educational and motivational materials. This can be more relaxing than watching television.

Study and if possible, associate with those who have accomplished what you wish to achieve. It is not really that difficult, for you will find those who are truly successful are enthusiastic about helping others. Please do not waste their time if you are not serious about what you wish to achieve. Let them give that time to others who will use it wisely.

Wealth and success are within the reach of every person on this planet. Decide today to get out of your comfort zone and accomplish more with your life.