The Pillars of Mastery -- A Series (2/4)

 

On Wealth

Lack of wealth is lack of vision.

"How to stay poor: Think you need to start rich to get rich."

— Alex Hormozi, Entrepreneur & YouTuber

Success leaves clues, Jim Rohn would remark in his books and seminars, and one clue we may lean on here is school.

Remember, to advance to another grade, we’re required to pass the examination of our current grade. In other words, we must earn the next level by proving our worth and capabilities. Failure to do so keeps us at the same grade—or worse, leads to quitting.

Fast forward to wealth creation: there’s no formal exam or school to impress, but the principle holds. We must exercise mastery and supremacy over what we have to merit what we desire.

In his timeless book, The 7 Strategies of Wealth & Happiness (1980), Jim Rohn wrote:

It really doesn’t take much to be in business; it doesn’t take a million dollars.

What it takes is to become master over what you have and what you are.

That’s where the seeds of greatness are sown—great wealth, great results, great influence, and a great lifestyle.

Take interest—and even delight—in doing the small things well. It will help you become a sophisticated person—one who knows the fundamental strategies for wealth and happiness.

I would add a caution for those seeking wealth: avoid taking advice from ordinary, unsuccessful people. Raise your standards. Raise your information sources. Change your circle of association. And most importantly—avoid instant gratification.

Play these games where the downside is survivable but the upside is exponential—because that’s where real wealth, in money and mastery, is born.

Vision sees the exponential upside where others see only risk.

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