Part 4 of 5 - How "Pipe Dreams" Can Become Realities!© 2004, Jon Kogan, All Rights Reserved.http://www.zivomarketing.com

TIPS ON ATTAINING WEALTH

Many people want money as a primary goal. And there certainlyis nothing wrong with desiring money.  But first, be sure thatyour true goal is money.  Can you live, breathe, eat, and sleepmoney? Do you dream about money, and want it more than anything?

For true money-seekers, you must be your own boss.  The great money-makers all started and ran their own businesses.  And, even though it seems as though all the good ideas have already been taken, there are plenty out there.

The secret of the wealthiest people is to find a special need and fill it.  Like quick-food chains; like supermarkets; like electronic games.  Whether you invent a new toy or gadget, or see a spot to market special items in a new way, the world is open to true entrepreneurs.  And they do make it.

LEARN YOUR TRADE

Almost any goal you choose - whether riches and materialabundance or spiritual attainment - requires learning. How mucheducation do you have?  Do you want more?  Perhaps your goal isto get another degree or to secure a special license.

There are countless opportunities to learn more about your ownindustry or to learn about a new skill. Not only do you have thecolleges and universities, but there are many trade schools,correspondence schools, and special groups that teach skills -at very reasonable prices.

KEEP THE END IN MIND

What do you need to know to get to where you want to be? You maynot need a degree, but the actual experience.  So you'd need tochange jobs or accept a part-time job at night to develop yourskills.

More than ever, people are leaving their present occupations tolearn a new trade and then starting at the bottom again to behappy in their work.  Maybe you'll need to put in extra hours atwork now so that you can save money to take the time off nextyear.

Even though most entry level positions are offered to the youngerpeople, you can find many companies willing to give you a chanceto change your occupation.  Many times you might find an oldermaster willing to apprentice you to learn the skill or trade.

Once you're enrolled to learn new skills, put everything towardslearning.  Apply yourself one hundred percent.  Take advantage ofasking questions and getting criticism from teachers and fellowstudents.  Read everything you can study well.  It is yourdeveloping expertise that will get you ahead and closer to yourgoal.

It's always a good time to learn more. Even if you are happy inyour job,expanding yourself through education is a very rewardingactivity. Take dancing or tennis, gourmet cooking or sculpture.Any activity is taught and shared by many enthusiasts.

STOP WASTING TIME

Consider the most important things you need to accomplish.These are high priorities.  Then think about those things thatseem to take up a lot of time and get you nowhere. Those are thelow priorities.

Understand what's important to achieve and do those things first.Let go of all the busywork for paperwork that piles up.  It'sbetter for you to stack those low priorities somewhere else andfinish the important material than to spend time clearing yourdesk to get down to the essential things.

You'll be noticed more quickly for the big things you achievethan for keeping paper flowing.  Don't let co-workers waste yourtime with chitchat if you've got things to accomplish. Save thatfor lunch hours or for after work social activities.

Handle paper once; decide the action and finish with it.  Keepinterruptions to a minimum and delegate responsibilities.Although you'd like to believe you're indispensable to the joband you are the only one to take care of many things, you canteach someone else and move on to your own goal achievements.

DON'T PROCRASTINATE

What are you waiting for?  Few opportunities are thrown at you;you have to create the right positions and situations to move up.Make lists of things you want to accomplish and do them.

If you're busy in an office situation, make daily lists andreward yourself with praise upon completion.  Catch yourselfachieving.

Concentrate on what you're doing and do one thing at a time.But do it quickly and handle the next thing.  Be efficient intelephone calls, maybe taking them at appointed times or callingback at your convenience.

Don't generate copies or correspondence that make you look likeyou are doing things. Your superiors will know what youaccomplish.  Be busy doing important things rather than writingabout what you've done.

And take the time for physical exercise. It will energize you -not take away from your effectiveness.  It relaxes your mind andstimulates your capacity to achieve.

About the author:

Jon Kogan is Founder of ZivoMarketing and Editor of HomeBusiness Breakthroughs Ezine!mailto:subscribe@zivomarketing.com

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