Monday, June 29, 2009

6 Millionaire Traits That You Can Adopt

by Stephanie Powers
Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Millionaires have more in common with each other than just their bank accounts — for some millionaires, striking it rich took courage, salesmanship, vision and passion. Find out which traits are most common to the seven-figure bank account set, and what you can do to hone some of these skills in your own life.

1. Independent Thinking

Millionaires think differently. Not just about money, about everything. The time and energy everybody else spends attempting to conform, millionaires spend creating their own path. Since thoughts impact actions, people who want to be wealthy should think in a way that will get them to that goal. Independent thinking doesn't mean doing the opposite of what the rest of the world is doing; it means having the courage to follow what is important to you. So, the lesson here is to forge your own way, and let your success drive you to financial spoils - rather than doing it the other way around and trying to chase the money.Just look at David Geffen. A self-made millionaire with $4.5 billion to his name in 2009, this American record executive and film producer was college dropout, but made millions founding record agencies and signed some of the most prominent musicians of the 1970s and '80s. Although he didn't take what many assume to be the usual path to success, his tireless work ethic and sense of personal conviction about artists' potential allowed him to rack up a sizable fortune.

2. Vision

Millionaires are creative visionaries with a positive attitude. In other words, wealthy people not only have big dreams, they also believe they will come true. As such, wealth seekers should set lofty goals and not be afraid of uncharted territories. Bill Gates, the world's richest person in 2009, did just that. The American chairman of Microsoft is one of the founding entrepreneurs who brought personal computers to the masses. Gates jumped into the personal computers business in 1975 and held on tight, creating Microsoft Windows in 1985. When consumers began to bring computers into their homes, Gates was ready to profit from this new age.

3. Skills

Writer Dennis Kimbro interviewed successful people to determine the traits they had in common for his book, "Think and Grow Rich" (1992). He found that they concentrated on their area of excellence. Millionaires also tend to partner with others to supplement their weaker skills. If you don't know what you are good at, poll friends and family. Use training and mentors to refine your strong skills.

4. Passion

Billionaire investing guru Warren Buffett says "Money is a by-product of something I like to do very much." Enjoying your work allows you to have the discipline to work hard at it every day. People who interact with money for a living, bankers for example, often love creating new deals and persuading others to complete a transaction. But finding your dream job may take time. The average millionaire doesn't find it until age 45, and tends to be 54 (on average) before becoming a millionaire. Kimbro found that millionaires tried an average of 17 ventures before they were successful. So, if you want to be rich, stop doing things you don't enjoy and do what you love. If you don't know what you love, try a few things and keep trying until you hit on the right thing.

5. Investment

Millionaires are willing to sacrifice time and money to achieve their goals. They are willing to take a risk now for the opportunity of achieving something greater in the future. Investing may include securities or starting a business - either way, it is a step toward achieving great financial rewards. Start investing now.

6. Salesmanship

Millionaires are constantly presenting their ideas and persuading others to buy into them. Good salesmen are oblivious to critics and naysayers. In other words, they don't take "no" for an answer. Millionaires also have good social skills. In fact, when writer T. Harv Eker analyzed the results of a survey of 753 millionaires for his book, "Secrets of the Millionaire Mind" (2005), he found social skills were more important than IQ. Just look at Donald Trump. His fortune has fluctuated over the years, but his ability to sell himself - whether as a TV personality or as the force behind a line of neckties - has always brought him back among the ranks of celebrity millionaires.The ability to communicate with people is essential to selling your idea. Contrary to the traditional view of salesmen, millionaires cite honesty as an important factor in their success. If you want to be a millionaire, be an honest salesman and polish your social skills.

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Becoming a millionaire is not a goal that can be achieved overnight for most people. In fact, many of the world's richest people built their wealth over many years (sometimes even generations) by making smart but often bold decisions, putting their skills to the best use possible and doggedly pursuing their vision. If you can learn anything about millionaires, it's that for many of them, their riches are not necessarily what most sets them apart from the rest of the world - it's what they did to earn those millions that really stands out.

Friday, April 03, 2009

穷变富的法则

作者:于士超 原创 2009-03-20 12:10

   你认为自己是一个贫穷的人吗?如果是,你是否想过改变自己的现状,从现在起积累自己的财富,迈向富人的行列?读读以下的理财哲学,或许会对你有所启发

  A、将生活费用变成第一资本  

一个人用100元买了50双拖鞋,拿到地摊上每双卖3元,一共得到了150元。另一个人很穷,每个月领取100元生活补贴,全部用来买大米和油盐。同样是100元,前一个100元通过经营增值了,成为资本。后一个100元在价值上没有任何改变,只不过是一笔生活费用。

  贫穷者的可悲就在于,他的钱很难由生活费用变成资本,更没有资本意识和经营资本的经验与技巧,所以,贫穷者就只能一直穷下去。

  财智哲学:渴望是人生最大的动力,只有对财富充满渴望,而且在投资过程中享受到赚钱乐趣的人,才有可能将生活费用变成"第一资本"。同时,积累资本意识与经营资本的经验与技巧,获得最后的成功。

  B、最初几年困难最大

  其实,贫穷者要变成富人,最大的困难是最初几年。财智学中有一则财富定律:对于白手起家的人来说,如果第一个100万元花费了10年时间,那么,从100万元到1000万元,也许只需5年,再从1000万元到1亿元,只需要3年就足够了。

  这一财富定律告诉我们,因为你已有丰富的经验和启动的资金,就像汽车已经跑起来,速度已经加上去,只需轻轻踩下油门,车就会疾驶如飞。开头的5年可能是最艰苦的日子,接下来会越来越有乐趣,且越来越容易。

  财智哲学:贫穷者不仅没有资本,更可悲的是没有资本意识,没有经营资本的经验和技巧。贫穷者的钱如果不是资本,也就只能一直穷下去。

  C、贫穷者的财富只有大脑 

 人与人之间在智力和体力上的差异并不是想象的那么大,一件事这个人能做,另外的人也能做。只是做出的效果不一样,往往是一些细节的功夫,决定着完成的质量。

  假如一个恃才傲物的职员得不到老板的赏识,他只是简单地把原因归结为不会溜须拍马,那就太片面了。老板固然不喜欢不尊重自己的人,但更重要的是,他能看出你的价值。同样,假如你第一次去办营业执照,就和办证的人吵得不可开交,可以肯定,你开的那个小店永远只能是个小店,很难做大。这样的心态别说投资,连日常理财都难做好。

  很多投资说到底是一种赌博,赌的就是将来的收益大于现在的投入。投资是件风险极大的事,钱一旦投出去就由不得自己。

  贫穷者是个弱势群体,从来没把握过局势,很多时候连自己也不能支配,更不要说影响别人。贫穷者投资,缺的不仅仅是钱,而是行动的勇气、思想的智慧与财商的动机。

贫穷者最宝贵的资源是什么?不是有限的那一点点存款,也不是身强力壮,而是大脑。以前总说思想是一笔宝贵的精神财富,其实在我们这个时代,思想不仅是精神财富,还可以是物质化的有形财富。一个思想可能催生一个产业,也可能让一种经营活动产生前所未有的变化。

  财智哲学:人与人之间最根本的差别不是高矮胖瘦,而是装着经营知识、理财性格与资本思想的大脑。  

D、对自身能力的投资

  有一位伟人的话,大意是一个人的价值大小,不是看他向社会索取多少,而是看他贡献多少。相比之下,按劳分配并不是按你的劳动量来分配,而是要你生产出更多的价值。只要你愿意,你劳动的能力越强,创造的价值越多,就越可能获得高收入。多劳多得的根本是质而不是量,贫穷者最根本的投资是对自身能力的投资。

  财智哲学:说到资本家,贫穷者就联想到那些剥削工人剩余劳动价值的人,心中自然有种抵触情绪。实际上,只要你愿意,你也可以当资本家,资本市场是向每一个人开放的,其中也有你的那一份天地。

  E、教育是最大投资

  学历只是一般教育的证明,学校里学到的只是一些综合性的基础知识,人一辈子都需要重新学习。有一篇报道,江苏省2003年高学历(本科及以上)者人均年收入超过11万元,小学文化程度者只有3708元,二者相差近30多倍。经济收入的悬殊,已经造成实际上的高低贵贱。在当今社会,要想过上稍稍像样一点的生活,就必须有一个高学历。

  财智哲学:教育是最大的投资,对很多贫穷者来说,他们的命运是和受教育程度密切相关的。因为贫困不是一种罪过,但贫困中的人都不得不承受它的恶果。

  F、勿以运气为贫穷开脱

  关于资本的故事每个人都听过不少。比如某个美国老太太,买了100股可口可乐股票,压了几十年,成了千万富翁;某位中国老太太,捂了10年深发展原始股,也成了超级富婆。故事的主角都是老太太,笨头笨脑,居然一弯腰就捡了一个金娃娃。

  从理论上讲,美国老太和中国老太的投资都是成功的,但对更多的人而言,却很难有什么推广价值。两个老太凭什么能够坚持捂股?不是理智的分析,也不是坚定的信心,而是什么都不懂,要么是压在箱底忘在脑后了,要么是运气的因素。贫穷者把很多事情都归于运气,因为只有运气是最好的借口,可以为自己的贫穷开脱。"运气不好"是所有失败者的疗伤良药。

  财智哲学:在商品经济时代,人人都会有运气,不劳而获不仅是可耻的,而且是不可能的。一个人之所以有权获得收入,是因为他为社会生产出了产品,社会才给了他的回报。

  G、知本向资本靠拢

  有个故事说的是,一位国王要感谢一位大臣,就让他提一个条件。大臣说:"我的要求不高,只要在棋盘的第一个格子里装1粒米,第二个格子里装2粒,第三个格子里装4粒,第四个格子里装8粒,以此类推,直到把64个格子装完。"国王一听,暗暗发笑,要求太低了,照此办理。不久,棋盘就装不下了,改用麻袋,麻袋也不行了,改用小车,小车也不行了,粮仓很快告罄。数米的人累昏无数,那格子却像个无底洞,怎么也填不满……国王终于发现,他上当了,因为他会变成没有一粒米的穷者。一个东西哪怕基数很小,一旦以几何级倍数增长,最后的结果也会很惊人的。

  贫穷者的发展难,起步难,坚持更难。就那么几粒米,你自己都没了胃口。可一件事情的成功,往往就在于最后一步。当基数积累到一定的时候,只需要跳一下格子,你就立地成佛了。这之前的一切都是铺垫,没有第一粒米,就没有后面的小车大车,这个过程是漫长的,也是艰难的。但是世界上聪明的人很多,有知识的人遍地都是,但真正能发大财的却少,要把知识变为知本,只有和资本联姻才行。

  财智哲学:富人靠资本生钱,贫穷者靠知本致富。以知本作为资本,赤手空拳打天下,可能是现代贫穷者们最后也最辉煌的梦想。但是,一个生活在底层的人,很难有俯瞰的眼光和轩昂的气度,贫穷者内心最缺乏的其实就是这种自信。

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