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Make Your First Million Dollars

 

Money may not be everything, but the things it could afford makes certain things so much easier. While it can’t afford true love, kindness, passion and wisdom, certain processes becomes much more efficient. A million dollar today compared to a million dollar ages ago is indeed a lot different in terms of value. At the present, it is more possible to make your first million if you really want it. Especially, there are many ways the world can offer to help you make your first million dollars.

Believe you are capable, and you’ll get there. Here are 10 ways to ensure you will reach that goal:

1. Stop planning, start doing

“If you wait, all that happens is that you get older!” – Mario Andretti

The first step is sometimes the most challenging step. If you want to get ahead, you should know not only where to go but also when you are going to perform your first move. Planning alone won’t make you succeed. Too much preparation won’t get your things done. So start doing and remain focused on the goal you’ve set. For example, if you want to earn more money through your current job, seek to have a promotion within the organization or find a company that will help you increase your salary. It’s always about starting to take upon yourself the beliefs and habits of highly successful people.

2. Define your priorities

It’s not enough to simply become busy, give most of your attention to what matters the most and what is important to you. Make sure these priorities you create will continue to support your goal. For example, you want to own a brand new car. What exact amount do you need to feel accomplished? What are your ways and means to make it? These are the questions you probably need to ask so you can begin constructing your priorities list. Let’s say, less spending on home furniture can give you more saving that can accumulate until you achieve your dream car.

3. Track your gains and losses

Sometimes you need to take a look back and see the big picture to realize what you have and where you are today. Tracking your gains and losses means monitoring your past activities to come up with a conclusion regarding your progress. Based on your conclusion, you can decide what you should do next.

4. Make an investment

Invest in something that will accumulate wealth. Invest in assets and avoid too much liabilities. Investment is like watching your plants grow. How much you keep matters more than how much you spend. Make saving a habit. Save while you can.

5. Be patient

No successful person will think he can make tons of money overnight. Many have found themselves in debt because of too much living in the now. While there are many people as well who really get their patience paid off. Patience works to most people. Being patient doesn’t mean waiting while doing nothing. Remember: no aspiring millionaire is a couch potato.

6. Work with what you have and make the most out of it

Instead of thinking about what you lack, focus on what you have and what amazing things you can do with it. Spend your time and energy wisely.

7. Expand your knowledge

“True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing.” – Socrates. There are several exciting ways to improve your knowledge and perspective about what’s new in your field, it’s endless. It is important so you don’t get stuck to one thing. Have courage to push that goal, you have to keep moving, you have to get deep.

8. Establish routine

Be careful with your actions, you become what you do. Begin each morning with a clear mind and definite plans. Stick faithfully to your routine and finish what you’ve started.

9. Adapt and develop

You can only do better once you begin to recognize what you need to improve. Change is the only constant thing. Adapt new ways and new strategies to develop more effective results. The value of money is never stable, it changes over time. You have to keep an eye to those changes.

10. Focus on your goal

Keep a clear and determined mind constantly to avoid distractions that drain your energy and mislead you. Know your target and your purpose of getting there. Remind yourself every-day to attract favorable things.

Becoming a millionaire is not something that will happen overnight- it will take years of hard work, blood, sweat and tears to make it a reality. You should never get discouraged along the way- you never know when success will strike.