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4. Kerri Witt said:

   Thanks for this post, I love the mindset shift, summed up here nicely: “Cures for disease, solutions to starvation, and better technologies to solve famines will come from money. Lots of it. Composers can compose, artists can sculpt and paint, and dancers can dance, because their organizations receive grants from rich people.”

   Heather, I enjoy your posts and attitude which is why I am surprised you’d promote Derek Gehl’s IMC. There are so many great internet marketing mentors out there to choose from so why on earth would you promote Internet Marketing Centre? Truly, I’m curious.
   Posted on January 15th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
5. Jim Vigilante said:

   Did he just defend the drug companies?

   How rediculous.

   I guess when you reach a certain level of success, the term, “Out Of Touch With Reality” would be appropriate.

   Way to go Randy, paint the windows black and type, type, type.

   Jim Vigilante
   Posted on January 15th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
6. Kerri Witt said:

   PS If you want to know why I think IMC is very ordinary & a poor choice, especially given the alternatives, here’s why I feel that way: http://stephen-pierce-fan-freebies.blogspot.com/search?q=gehl
   Posted on January 15th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
7. Heather Vale said:

   Hi Kerri,

   Thanks, glad you like my posts and attitude… just curious about why you don’t like Derek?

   His bootcamp was the first Internet Marketing seminar I ever attended, back when I was starting out. I thought he provided a lot of great information, and left with a notebook full of scribbles, which I actually took action on.

   A lot of attendees were complaining that he pitched their products… but I always feel that’s to be expected at a free seminar, and I thought he did it very tastefully, very soft-sell, unlike other unnamed free seminars (and even some paid seminars) I’ve attended.

   I didn’t buy anything that day… but I DID talk to him face-to-face a few times, and I DID interview him a year later for my Internet Marketing Unwrapped series. On the show and he was very thorough, provided a lot of valuable information, and offered a physical product on a trial for just a couple of bucks to my listeners.

   I also purchased one of his physical products at a different time, and thought it was very relevant and full of good guidance for beginner marketers.

   So… I support and recommend what Derek does. He and Corey Rudl were among the internet marketing pioneers, and many of today’s gurus learned from them.

   As you can see from this post, Randy also supports Derek… as do a lot of other very successful marketers. And I’ve seen him get a lot of great results for people who follow his courses, so unless somebody presents me with hard evidence about why I shouldn’t support Derek (and I check out that evidence for myself with a fine-toothed comb), I’ll continue to do so, based on my own research and experiences.

   cheers
   Heather
   Posted on January 15th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
8. Heather Vale said:

   Hey Kerri,

   Your P.S. link came after I posted my reply… and I like Stephen too, but I know Derek better, and he only offers his products as ONE solution to marketing, which frankly makes sense — if he’s got it (and has spent time and money on R&D to make it work well enough that he uses it himself, in his own business), why not recommend it as an option?

   But I honestly don’t think ANYBODY should tie themselves to one horse, or one mentor, be it spiritual, personal, or business. That’s why at LWL we promote the multi-mentor approach.

   If somebody just keeps spending money on one teacher and not getting results… time to try something else.

   cheers,
   Heather
   Posted on January 15th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
9. Sandy said:

   I usually respect Randy’s insights, but he’s in way over his head on this one. That’s the same old tired “pull yourself up by the bootstraps” argument that doesn’t address societal inequities and injustices that serve as barriers to things that those of us with money and a good education take for granted.

   I admit I bristled when he pointed to Cuba as a reason socialism doesn’t work. I’m not a socialist, but I’ve actually been to Cuba, and I can tell you that it’s not because of socialism that Cuba is suffering – it’s because almost the entire world has had an economic boycott on the country for the last four decades (thanks to the US). Cuba isn’t even entirely socialist – they figured out in the 90’s that in order to survive, they had to start going in on joint venture tourism. But they are still driving the same cars they had in the 60’s and things like pencils and toilet paper are only available on the black market. Has Randy actually been to Cuba?

   And I’m sorry, but education IS a right. You can’t tell me that basic access to education is going to be solved by adopting a right mindset of success. The fact is that there are large segments of our society that are still struggling to overcome decades of oppression and inequity, and while I was programmed for success by my family (and there was always an expectation I would succeed, which in turn provided me with a strong foundation and successful role models to whom I could closely relate) – people from disadvantaged backgrounds aren’t surrounded by successful role models, aren’t expected to succeed (and in fact sometimes are resented by their family and their peers when they do) which is a huge factor in individual success.

   Education is also a particularly important topic, because if you have a good education, you have access to a good job, which in turn provides you with a good income, so that you can be that much more productive in our society, spend more money, and boost the economy. I’d much rather spend my taxpayer dollars on ensuring everyone gets a good education than on a never-ending war and other military initiatives.

   Thanks for playing.
   Posted on January 15th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
10. Barry Goss said:

    To JIM:

    It’s funny, really, how people totally hear, see, or experience things in their life that validate their beliefs.

    While, I’m sure, you didn’t have a belief that ALL drug companies are evil (scratch that, maybe you do), something during the course of reading what Randy said above about John Edwards “railing against the drug companies” made you THINK that Randy is defending EVERYTHING about these companies.

    I’m pretty sure Randy, just like you, understands that “drugs are drugs” (ya know, like as in pouring just a bottle or two of some could melt down 40 tons of steel in like 5-seconds flat); yet, he also understands they’re corporations too.

    Randy was commenting on their “right” to earn a profit…nothing more, nothing less.

    And while I, personally, would rather have nails driven into my body than take even one ounce of any drug, I also have a rational enough mind to know that some do “good” and that, just because some of these “companies” have a lot of influence and control over Capitol Hill, it doesn’t make them all evil.
    Posted on January 15th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
11. Thomas said:

    I couldn’t agree more with the observation that the government is nothing more than a body of enablers, however instead of wasting energy being caught into the world of judemental attitudes do something about it. To judge it from randys perspective is no better than the ones in office. All talk blowhards.

    Since we live in a duality and he presumes to say that the rich will save the world I think yeah they should afterall they are the ones who polluted it in the first place. Personally I think its the consumer that should wise up to the brainwashing tactics of any and all advertisers.

    One thing that I honestly never understood was this. I’ve heard it said that its a sin to be poor. Yet another seemingly hipocritical comment levied by what the bible refers to as false profits. Its just another clever advertising ploy designed to get you hooked into thinking the way you choose to live your life is flawed.
    Posted on January 15th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
12. Barry Goss said:

    To SANDY:

    When you say “education is a right,” let’s clarify…

    Do you feel it’s everybody’s right to RECIEVE it (passive) from Big Brother / Uncle Sam… or… FIND it (active) and therefore not be denied once it’s found ?

    It’s a subtle distinction, but an IMPORTANT one too.

    The former way of thinking goes like this:

    “I feel the educational establishment is responsible for all my learning. I believe it’s my right for a government-funded entity to teach me stuff.”

    The latter way of thinking goes like this:

    “I feel the organization to best educate me is ME, INC. I completely understand that my progress, happiness and wealth is a direct result of whatever time, energy, and effort I put forth in learning on my own.”

    Just like you don’t get healthy by going to see your Doctor or by going to the Hospital, going to school doesn’t make you learned. Most learning takes place outside of school.

    So, when Randy tells you, just like I am, that “education isn’t a right,” he means institutionalized education.

    Here’s how he put it, word-for-word, in his interview with Heather and I:

    “People say, well, education is a right. Everybody has a right to an education. No, they don’t. Because who’s going to build those schools? Who’s going to pay for the bricks and the desks? Who’s going to pay the teachers and the principals and the janitors? Well, nobody worries about that stuff, as long as they tax rich people for more….”

    When we, as innately self-responsible humans, start thinking it’s up to somebody else to provide us the resources and knowledge to “be somebody” or “grow ourselves into a better lifestyle,” we’ve lost sight of one truth:

    Institutionalized thinking (education) is expensive. The demands for it (which is somewhat humorous, since we always get more truthful knowledge through experience and self-learning anyway) have to crush somebody’s wallet.

    Personally, I’d rather have Uncle Sam give us a HUGE Tax credit for buying this kind of education. Put formalized, institution-based education facilties on the free-market. Let the consumers of it decide what they want to pay and to whom.

    And, anyway, to me my source of PRIVATE, independently found, and assimilated, knowledge is a MILLION times more valuable than what any public / tax-supported (therefore government-controlled) entity promises is my “right.”

    My 2 cents.
    Posted on January 15th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
13. Bonnie Cranmer said:

    Thanks again for providing fascinating food for thought, Barry & Heather. I have to agree with the poverty as a mindset for lack. Dr. Steven Dyer quoted Mother Teresa in one of his programs who said (rough quote here)”Don’t ask me to march against war, call me to walk with you for peace.”

    We so often forget that the same way that we focus on what we don’t want and then we’re surprised when it shows up, that happens in government too! When all our efforts and funding are focused on supporting a patch on the system, instead of changing the system to eventually not be necessary because the people have found ways to do it on their own, ahhhhh what a beautiful world.

    I’ve worked in the non-profit and environmental sectors for 15 years. There is a mindset of entitlement that clouds all judgment. As a proponent of non-profits acting more like business, meaning more responsible to the bottom line, there are many ways that Web 2.0 and internet marketing strategies could benefit organizations, creating revenue streams to replace those that are being erased in the current fiscal challenges here in the US.

    Creating stronger networking and collaboration, utilizing social media and services like Mission Fish and Squidoo, organizations of all sizes could increase revenue with less time and money than they currently invest to create grant proposals, manage funding and fundraising events, and have more fun doing it!

    As donors to the non-profit community, my hope is that as we give we can also teach. We all know how easy it is to get into a comfort zone, doing things in a way they’ve been done before just because. Many non-profits have an organizational structure that doesn’t allow for change at the pace the internet marketing world knows, and God Knows our government moves at the speed of molasses in Canada in January!

    Next time we share our money or time with a non-profit, I bet they’d appreciate a tip on a new revenue stream even more… Can’t change the world overnight but having the conversation is a great place to start!

    Thanks for letting me share my green4good rant!
    Posted on January 15th, 2008 at 11:35 pm
14. Sandy said:

    Barry, first of all, let me say I love both you and Heather to no end, I am an adoring fan of all the work you are doing and benefit daily and give you kudos for the insights!

    I hear what you’re saying, but it bears more discussion than what you’re going to get with just surface talk.

    It’s hard to mix society issues of lack of equity among classes, with the law of attraction. If you are trying to say that individual action alone will solve society issues in the short term, is quite flawed and deceiving.

    This is not to say that the current system works to eradicate these issues in the best manner. This isn’t to say that one couldn’t apply the principles of the Law of Attraction to individually put themselves into a position of internal and external prosperity.

    But how many of the disadvantaged about whom we are talking about are going to ever access any and/or deeper material about the Law of Attraction? Faith and prayer aside, and like it or not, the federal government does have a responsibility to ensure that its citizens have access to the basic necessities of life, by means of taxpayer dollars.

    Just like we pay taxes for the right to live in a safe country. A free country. (supposedly.) A country that is regulated to ensure that companies do not commit fraud. Etc. These are all the benefits we receive for paying taxes.

    We may not like all the things that our tax dollars go towards supporting public education, but how does it make sense to complain endlessly about how (little) our tax dollars are going towards the federal education budget when so much more is spent dealing with all the other issues? Let me break it down for you. First of all, the amount of money spent on education in the federal budget is peanuts. Most of higher education costs are absorbed by student loans. The ratio of loans to grants has shifted to the point where Congress has determined that only the neediest student, basically those who are in poverty, can qualify for a grant, and the rest of the population is welcome to go into debt if they so choose. Face it, if you’re going to go to college, someone has to pay the bills, through loans (thanks to the government guaranteeing the loan), and then through repayment.

    This isn’t to say that an institutional education is the golden ticket to freedom. But without it, what are you really suggesting? I hear ya, that education is what you make of it, and that it’s up to the individual receiving the education to make something of it, but I’m just trying to bring this discussion back to reality. I completely agree that every individual should claim their own rights and abilities to better their lives, in whatever way and capacity they can.

    You shouldn’t put down the government for trying to help make it possible for everyone to find their dream. At least providing education is a positive way the government is contributing to our lives. I think there are still a lot of changes that need to be made to make this more equitable, but it’s silly to debate since education is such a minor part of the federal budget.

    More issues to point out. It’s funny how Randy harps on how much money we are spending on schools and teachers and what not. Snort. How much money do you think that is? Teachers are paid almost as low as janitors these days. You would think you would pay more to the people we entrust our kids to every day because of the value they provide to the growth of our kids.

    What would you imagine happen if we did away with public education, with federal and state-funded colleges?

    You guessed it. Those who could afford it, would get it. Those who couldn’t… well, maybe
    Posted on January 16th, 2008 at 1:44 am
15. Sandy said:

    You guessed it. Those who could afford it, would get it. Those who couldn’t… well, maybe 1% of them would get access to something like what you teach, that would encourage them to think differently. That’s why there is a civic responsibility to provide it!

    And then I remind you back to the whole issue of society inequities and the impact of not starting out on the same foot, what that does to a person who doesn’t have the privilege of having access to material like yours.

    Yes, I agree wholeheartedly that we learn more outside of school than in it. The school of hard knocks. Trust me, I learned more about life than what I learned just at school, and I think we all know what you mean. But whatever it is to each person that gives them what they’re seeking, all I have to ask is, what, you want to take away a level playing field of having a high school/college education, except for just the priveleged few that can afford it? You want to know what’s expensive, it’s certainly not what we spend on education. It’s ignorance.

    I’m just saying… it’s probably not appropriate to bring politics into a discussion about the Law of Attraction. For one, it’s a can’t win argument, for two, you should at least know the facts first, and for three, you should at least offer to buy me another shot of bourbon.

    🙂
    Sandy
    Posted on January 16th, 2008 at 1:48 am
16. Barry Goss said:

    Sandy, yes, I know you’re an adoring fan… I’ve seen your name around our sites for quite awhile.

    Glad to see your passionate comments here. While I see you responding in a way that could make things complicated, it doesn’t have to be… really.

    You initially said, via your first comment post above, that you strongly believe education is a right.

    And, I asked you the following (still wondering what you feel about it):

    “Do you feel it’s everybody’s right to RECEIVE it (passive) from Big Brother / Uncle Sam… or… FIND it (active) and therefore not be denied once it’s found ?”

    What you don’t seem to understand is that when it comes to US (as in us people who live in a democracy) feeling it’s somebody else’s duty to provide something, that belief takes away our power, our self-responsibility.

    Your argument seems to be that it’s up to a government-controlled institution (that’s what it will be if the education is paid for by taxes) to provide US education.

    And, as I pointed out above, the more we try to SAVE the world (100% of the world, as it seems you want to do) through public entitlements and funding, the more we stifle individual progress.

    The reason we titled the blog post like we did is not only because Randy made this very same statement in his rant, but because it makes so, so much sense.

    The Rich (or prosperity-minded, intensely-committed hard-chargers of the world) can save the world because they know how to FIRST save themselves.

    Think about it.

    Studies — multiple studies — have shown that when you try to give homeless people accommodations, throw books their way, or counsel them without request (basically, interfere with their lifestyle), it doesn’t “take.” They go back to the lifestyle they want.

    It’s all a choice and the people you feel we need to provide resources to, through government programs, are going to feel / do the same thing.

    Those “in need” (from your perspective) will find a way to gain knowledge, if they want it bad enough.

    The topic at hand here, tonight, was “Is Education a Right?”

    No, if it’s institution-based. Yes, if you’re trying to substitute education with “information.”

    There’s a BIG, BIG difference.

    And, yes, society’s inequities, like the food chain in the animal kingdom, DO balance themselves out through individual willpower, action, and choice.

    It’s not that complicated!

    We bring forth amazing no-charge information all the time. Information, by the way, that we could charge for, and feel good about doing so, after spending our time researching, writing, and interviewing.

    Still, some folks will complain when a promotion is going on, or when a new paid product is released. There’s an unlimited flow of information on the Internet, and certainly all it take is somebody time to find it, extract it, and put it to use.

    We don’t need to FUND “education programs” through the federal or state government… but, private entities and .orgs instead.

    Few people pursue genuine learning outside of an institutional framework. Young people are still led to believe that it’s a “college education” that will ALLOW them to make it or be somebody. They go to college not so much to learn, but to get a hollow degree so they (or their playing-in-the-box parents) can position themselves for other institutional roles — bankers, bureaucrats, lawyers, etc.

    That’s all good for those who truly want it (most, as you should know, later in life, find out they don’t). And, let it also be good for those that didn’t get that chance, for whatever reason.

    Let’s not be in a mindset that just because government higher-education is a privilege (not a right) that those who received it are, er, more privileged or in a position to be somebody special.

    Again, somebody has to pay the bills for secondary education. But nobody does for ambition, self-reliance and real-life experience… and that, my friend, is a “right” nobody can take away.
    Posted on January 16th, 2008 at 4:58 am
17. Glen said:

    Correct me if I misunderstood what was said about artists, etc. Did I read correctly that artists are just living the good life receiving grants from the rich? Well, I sure am not. I’m struggling to pay my bills, like many other people.

    I have been following the information from people like Christopher Westra, Barry and Heather, etc. The basic message I got from these studies is ‘As within, so without’, meaning what we think and focus on becomes our reality. And for me it has for the most part worked incredibly!

    I have been told I have the power of manifestation, and have actually manifested some pretty amazing things. Like moving to the UK from America and pursuing my art career. A partner. A 3 bedroom flat. Now I’m trying desperately (maybe too desperate?) to manifest some income.

    So, my point is that I am following the beat of a different drummer, and although it can be scary, at least I am doing what I enjoy. Isn’t that the point? Don’t get me wrong, some people DO love working in an office 40 plus hours a week, and we need those individuals! But it just sounds like from the original blog and a couple of the comments that artists are just living off the money given to them by the rich in the form of grants. Sign me up!

    Does anyone have any suggestions/help for letting go of past issues and fears? I feel like something inside me is blocking my potential to create more income for myself. I know deep down that everything will work out, but I also know that things could come faster if I simply let go of ALL my fears.

    Thanks for allowing me to share and give my input, and thanks for sharing your input with all of us! Together we CAN make this world a much better place. And actually, I see it happening all the time! So maybe less arguing about the American medical system and politics and more joning our minds together for the good of all concerned. Just a thought.

    But it’s so great to hear all the different opinions isn’t it? We need all the colours to create beautiful pictures! (Sorry, the artist in me had to say that).
    Posted on January 16th, 2008 at 5:29 am
18. Sandy said:

    Barry, thanks for the dialogue!

    “Do you feel it’s everybody’s right to RECEIVE it (passive) from Big Brother / Uncle Sam… or… FIND it (active) and therefore not be denied once it’s found ?”

    So, do you just apply your logic to education, the arts, and other social programs?

    The military consumes approximately 53% of the federal budget whereas only 6% is dedicated to health and 9% to education, training, employment and social services.

    Here is just a sample of the breakdown from the 2008 budget (not inclusive, but you’ll get the point):

    36.519 billion – the funding level of elementary and secondary education

    $197 million – the funding level of Meals on Wheels (provide home-delivered meals to elderly individuals)

    2.095 billion – child care development

    7.042 billion – Head Start

    2.412 billion – Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (grants to help low-income families pay their heating and cooling bills)

    462.9 billion – defense spending

    Do you see why it’s silly to argue about education and social services when so little of our taxpayer dollars are being used for that purpose in proportion to defense spending?

    Then, following your logic, let’s let the military find their own money. Let them manifest it. Let private entities and the .orgs fund defense.

    Let children in poverty find their own food and healthcare. Who cares if it’s not their fault they’re in poverty – we have no responsibility to help take care of them!

    Let the aging find their own money to pay for healthcare, medication, food, and housing. If they didn’t manifest it earlier in their life, then clearly they are part of the “food chain” that didn’t make it.

    Let single mothers find their own child care! They were stupid enough to get pregnant in the first place!

    I don’t debate that it’s always better to find it, rather than receive it.

    However if you’re going to make that argument about education, let’s apply it to all of the programs and agencies funded by taxpayer dollars.

    If we want to make a difference in tax spending, let’s at least focus the discussion on topics, in proportion to the amount of federal spending spent on that area.

    🙂
    Cheers to you!
    Sandy
    Posted on January 16th, 2008 at 10:09 am
19. Thomas said:

    Hey Glen

    I’m on your side when it comes to taking what we have as a society and working together to make it better for all instead of the divisive tactics that are alive now. Thats going to take a transendance of the ego mind.

    I would suggest facing your fears, go inside and allow yourself to feel them. There are several teachers out there who advise doing just that. To keep it simple it just wants your attention and love. Its a part of who you are to a certain extent, or part of an experience. Another way of putting it is this, what you resist persists.

    When it comes to the education system in this country I’ve had more than my share of fun experiences. Locally we have a 49% drop out rate and from what I’ve learned 54% of our property taxes go to fund schools. What I’ve done is to join the repeal movement of property taxes. The ones in charge are saying but we have to pay for it somehow.

    I’ve been to the local counsel meetings and their solution is to throw money at the problems. The biggest problem is the whiners, yeah its one of those sqeaky wheel things. Its how the local politicians operate. No game plan just passive solutions that actually create divisions.

    I can use the local roads as an example. Many find them to be in horrible condition and yet they dont appreciate the fact we have them in the first place. I don’t know about you but I appreciate the men and women that do that type of work. Its one of the many thankless jobs many out there take for granted. Its like when was the last time any of you actually thanked your garbage man?

    I heard Bono talk about his quest to solve the poverty problem and what I thought was simple. Give all your money away and live among them.

    Thomas
    Posted on January 16th, 2008 at 10:31 am
20. DK Fynn said:

    The world will ONLY be saved by rich people if, by “rich,” you mean rich in their connection to Intention, Higher Awareness, or what it is you call our Source.

    It’s one thing to have access to a lot of finances, it’s another to be guided by Intention to direct those finances (energy) toward the highest good of all.

    So I agree that the rich people, those with access to large sums of money, can save the world, but their intentions must be for the highest good of all.
    Posted on January 16th, 2008 at 10:43 am
21. Sue said:

    Letting go of past issues and fears, whether or not it helps you to increase your income; letting go of debilitating illness; and just generally clearing the way for health and happiness (wealth/prosperity included ) can be triggered by the two fold approach of – Gratitude i.e. the good old fashioned “count your blessings” and Forgiveness i.e.’given’ to anyone however trivial or however long ago ( the recipient may even have died)

    This is effective for many things. In my husbands very recent experience, his high blood pressure dropped 20 points (both systolic and diastolic readings) within minutes of a quick session of giving thanks and forgiving. It has happened several times and he is a die hard sceptic.

    I wish you success
    Posted on January 16th, 2008 at 11:00 am
22. Art Gonzalez said:

    Rich means rich in all the sense of the word. Rich financially, spiritually, physically, mentally. All starts with the purity of your thoughts and the seeds that you sow in your life. Not only will the rich save the world, they have been doing throughout history. Most universities, hospitals, libraries, etc., were founded by contributions of rich individuals.

    Many blessings,

    Art Gonzalez
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    Posted on January 16th, 2008 at 11:03 am
23. Michael Kelly said:

    Hello All,

    This has been a VERY interesting discussion and I HAVE to add my 2 cents to it. Randy and the others make an excellent point. The rich do have the ability to save the world and the government simply taking from them to give to the less rich does not actually work for anyone and never has.

    The government does a lot of good with the taxes that are paid and it does a lot of harm also. The Democrats would have you believe that they can make everything better by playing Robin Hood on a massive scale using taxes to take from the rich and spending them on government programs to give to the poor.

    There are a few problems with that idea:

    1) Government programs, in general, waste a huge amount of the resources that they use so that the end result is that most of the money is used to pay people to pass it out and very little actually gets passed out.

    2) Entitlement programs, in general, have never helped because they teach people to sit back and wait for a hand-out instead of learning to help themselves. It is the old idea of handing out fish instead of teaching people to fish for themselves and it has always been better to teach them to fish. That is not really even worth discussing anymore.

    3) The solution IS education, but that is again, a general statement and does not answer the main question. What to teach that would enable people to help themselves?
    Entitlements waste money and teach people NOT to help themselves. Over many years, here in the US, lots of money has been spent on anti-poverty programs (entitlements in one form or another) and the end result is that today we have more people at a poverty level than ever. Okay, so that does not work and the Dems have the wrong idea.

    4) Rather than that, why not educate people on money and how to make for themselves and handle it once you get some? Schools today do not, in general, teach anyone how to handle money. It should start VERY young. Even a four (4) year old can learn how to budget income from household chores to buy and be responsible to his/her socks for instance. Income and the kind of things the child is responsible for handling on their own going up with age and ability. The parent has to spend the money on the child anyway so why not teach the child how to earn and handle it for themselves instead of just giving it to them and teaching them that they are entitled to hand-outs?

    5) Rather than take from the people with money and discouraging them from making it, teach people how to make it for themselves. The basic knowledge to do this has been around for a LONG time.

    The Science of Getting Rich
    by Wallace Delois Wattles
    Holyoke, Mass., E. Towne
    [1910]

    and the other books by Mr Wattles are a good start as
    well as books like “Think and Grow Rich”. They are easily
    available and well worth reading and learning from.

    5) I see none of the Democratic hopefuls actually defining
    what level of wealth defines “rich”. As their programs use more and more money, the government definition tends to go down and take more from people until we are all equally broke and getting the hand-outs. The people that are paying all these taxes get unhappy about it and go someplace else and you run out of people to pay the taxes and you have real problems then. This has actually happened in many states that followed this idea. California
    taxed businesses heavily to pay for entitlement programs with the end result of the businesses who could leave the state, left and the state was pretty much bankrupted by having entitlement programs and not enough tax money to pay for them.

    6) What is the good, working definition of “wealthy”? One that works for me is this:

    You are wealthy when you have enough money from PASSIVE income to pay all your bills and live comfortably. For each person or family this level is different. My sister in California, needs about five thousand (5000) monthly to do
    this and my wife and I need about fifteen hundred (1500)
    monthly in rural Illinois as an example.

    Figure out what you need and then break it down to find out what you need daily to get a workable amount as a goal without getting discouraged by a huge amount that might seem impossible. My wife and I are both disabled and have a passive income of $800/month because of it. We do not beg for more but work for the difference between that and what we need (about $700/month).
    The idea here is to use the stock and bond markets to bring in that $700 difference in dividends and interest so we have it passively instead of having to work for it. We enjoy our work (Mystery shopping and store demonstrations of products) so working is not a bad thing but is beside the point here.

    This cash need breaks down to roughly $25/day. This goal
    is doable without being so large as to be discouraging. Now, in general, interest is paid monthly and dividends are paid quarterly ((every three (3) months)). This works out to about $1.09 in monthly interest payments or $6.25 in dividend payments to be financially independent for one (1) day/year. For our investments, this means that every three hundred and fifty dollars ($350) in our portfolio gives us one (1) day/year of independence. This is not hard to do and we are doing it. I am self-educated in the stock and bond markets and it is not difficult to learn to break this down to easy-to-learn chunks. I bought my first stocks when I was ten (10) years old with money made from mowing lawns so it is not a difficult thing to do and the internet has made it MUCH easier to do now than it was when I first started over forty-five (45) years ago.

    My investment account is set up to automatically re-invest
    dividends and interest automatically in the security (stock or bond) that paid it so after a while, compounding took effect and the account started building itself for me. I did not stop adding cash at that point but kept going to build it faster. I keep the account balanced at 34% bonds and 66% stocks and it is working well for us.

    The first goal was to be financially independent one (1) day/year and was reached very soon after starting. The next goal was to be financially independent four (4) days/year (quarterly) and took a little longer but got done in a relatively short amount of time. The next goal is weekly and then daily. The idea is that when you break it down, it is doable over time and quick successes make it rewarding in an easy-to-see way.

    Education does not do it all by itself but education plus action does it quite well.

    So learn AND take action. Do not just wait for a hand-out from anyone!

    Michael Kelly
    Posted on January 16th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
24. Janet said:

    Hi Barry and Heather,
    Thanks so much for this post,it really made me think differently. Rich people CAN make such a difference to the lives of others,and the world,if they are coming from the right place,I had a few “AHA” moments…

    I have to say in reply to the statement “Let single mothers find they’re own childcare,they were stupid enough to get pregnant in the first place” – – (Sandy) and the other “stupid” statements you made,

    I feel sorry for you,I am a single parent,and I’m not stupid by any means,and I DO find my own childcare….you really have an awful attitude,thank goodness the rich people who make a difference to the world don’t think like you.

    Janet/Scotland
    Posted on January 16th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
25. Heather Vale said:

    Janet…

    I believe Sandy was being facetious with her comment about single mothers; she was saying what she believes Barry would think by hypothetically extending his argument about education.

    And Glen…

    Yes, you misunderstood about the arts grants. Rich people’s grants allow MANY artists to share their art with the world, and it has been that way for hundreds of years. But no, that does not mean ALL artists are receiving grants, or that they get rich from those grants.

    Artists, like all of us, make money by doing what they love and exchanging the talent for money. I used to make money as a painter from clients who would commission my work… and they needed to have enough of a budget to warrant the type of work I was doing.

    Not only grants, but commissions and purchases from rich people (good art shouldn’t be cheap) allow artists to do what they love and have the money follow.

    But yes, sometimes it takes some work on the artist’s part to find the right clientèle or customer base. If you truly love it, and if you’re good at it… somebody will pay you for it if you don’t allow desperation to overshadow your energy.

    cheers
    Heather
    Posted on January 16th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
26. Glen said:

    I am new to this site, but have been ‘studying’ what I call a sort of ‘Universe Spiritualism’ for a couple of years, and have truly made progress in my life and have been blessed. Thanks to the comments regarding my previous question. Sometimes (actually, quite often) a simple answer can be a huge solution! So thanks!

    I have read ‘The Science of Getting Rich’ by Wallace Wattles and found it to be one of the best books on the subject! What I have learned in the past 2 years is that by focusing (and having faith) on what you want, it will come. The Universe listens to our thoughts, and gives us what we are thinking/vibrating. So, I do know that when I stress about money, the Universe interprets that as ‘Oh, this guy wants to continue having a financial struggle.’ But when I let go of my fears about money, almost instantly something good comes my way. Like I said earlier, I have manifested some amazing things. Things that I thought would be difficult. For example, the flat I am currently living in (London). I only started thinking about it about a month before it came to be! And…get this…the rent is free, in exchange for my doing some interior painting and decorating. I think the reason it came so quickly is that I HAD to totally trust the Universe. I couldn’t think of any way I could find this situation on my own. With that in mind, I do need to start TOTALLY trusting the Universe to bring clients my way who will commission me to do paintings. The clients I have done portraits for have been so happy with them, so I know others will come. Of course I do what I can to promote myself. One must not just sit on their bum waiting for things to show up. Right? We do need to take action, based on our instinct and ideas we receive, I believe, from the Universe (or our inner self). So, I KNOW that the next time I write on the blog board, I will be reporting to you about sales of my artwork and commissions!

    My mother told me years ago to imagine God like an airplane, flying above the road we are travelling on. He knows every twist and turn in the road, even though we cannot see it. And we will be directed in the right path to reach our goal. It’s time for me to listen to her advice isn’t it? She also often times said ‘The Universe is trying to tell you something’, when a particular unpleasant event happened.

    Anyway folks, I’m so grateful to have found this site! When I lived in Los Angeles, I attended the Agape church pastored by Rev. Beckwith (he is in ‘The Secret’). I’d love to find a similar place in London. It’s wonderful to share these beliefs and knowledge with others who feel the same.

    And yes, gratitude is so important! And it does help when feeling a bit down, to actually write down what I am grateful for. So, I am grateful to be part of this blog and grateful for the comments and feedback. Thank you!
    Posted on January 17th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
27. Michael Kelly said:

    Glen – Well done!! Writing things down does help solidify them. Years ago, a study showed that actually keeping a log of things that made you happy or brought joy to you could help heal depression in people! As time when by, people kept finding more to be happy about and they were getting easier to find. Eventually, the result was no more depression.

    The general rule is simply that energy goes where the attention is. If you focus on how bad things are – they get worse and if you focus on how good things are – they get better. Your focus is the key!

    Take Care and Be Well,
    Michael Kelly
    Posted on January 17th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
28. Glen said:

    Thanks Michael! It is amazing how much better I feel when I write down what I am grateful for. I also write down things I want. Many times, I’ll find a bit of paper I’ve written things down on a few weeks earlier, and realise I have received them! Seems like ‘forgetting’ about wants after asking for them helps as well.
    Posted on January 17th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
29. Randy Gage said:

    Hi guys,

    The message that you read was actually the second part of a two-part discussion. I am going to copy part one below, so you have a better context of my remarks. Later when I have time, I will try and clear up some other things that I believe people did not understand about the issue. Thanks, RG

    The Power of Prosperity

    So what’s the secret of creating prosperity? And just what does prosperity really encompass?

    It’s a subject that has been studied and taught for ages. Yet there is so much misinformation about the topic it’s staggering. Here are a few things we can say for sure:

    The cliché that money doesn’t buy happiness is true for the most part. But it is also a safe bet to say poverty puts a large down payment on unhappiness.

    Granted if you are a tribal member in the Brazilian rain forest and have no use for currency, the traditional standards of wealth may not apply. But how many of us are really in that situation?

    We can say that money alone does not make someone prosperous. However, we don’t ever want to make statements like, “It’s just money,” or “just things.” We know at their core level, money and all things are actually energy vibrations. And positive or neutral energy can be repelled by negative energy.

    So what makes up real prosperity?

    I believe it is a multi-faceted state. Health certainly plays a large factor. Having a body that can’t keep pace with your mind can be a very distressing situation. Healthy relationship would be another big factor. We all need people to share things with, challenge us, and keep us vital. It’s important that some of those people call us on “our stuff,” and protect against the very human tendency toward delusion and narrow mindedness.

    Another big part is a strong spiritual connection – being grounded and in touch with the force greater than us all. I don’t subscribe to the judgmental beliefs of some in organized region that only a devotion to a specific deity provides peace and harmony. I know people of many faiths, and others who have a powerful connection to nature or universal law that have attained wonderful states of spiritual bliss.

    I am sure many would find it shocking that I suggest both selfishness and selflessness play a part as well. And those two things are not as exclusive as they may seem on the surface. To reach real prosperity, you must take care of your own needs first. Contrary to what many believe, if more people were selfish, the world would be a much kinder place. Taking care of other people’s needs before your own leads to co-dependency and enablement, and very unhealthy mental health for all involved.

    Yet part of being selfish can be the joy you get from helping others. Helping those less fortunate than yourself makes you feel good. And it can provide you with a greater appreciation for the blessings you have in your own life. That feeling of gratitude is a powerful prosperity element.

    We must also develop certain traits and skills to manifest abundant prosperity into our lives. We need self-discipline, the power of concentration, a thirst for knowledge, and an active imagination. These things keep us moving forward on personal growth, give us determination to overcome temporary obstacles, and seeking greater good – but without losing the balance necessary to enjoy that greater good. Which takes us back to the most intriguing question…

    Just how important are money and material things to living a life of prosperity?

    I think they are less important than many poor people believe – yet a lot more necessary than many mystical and religious leaders suggest. Like a lot of poor people, when I was broke, I thought money would solve all of my problems. Rich people had a lot of things I wanted and I thought having them would bring me happiness. That turned out not to be the case. I went from being a very unhappy poor guy to a very cynical guy with money.

    I bounced from one dysfunctional relationship after another. And once I started to get money, I tried to fix these with that money. So every time a relationship reached a stress point, I thought a new dinette set, an expensive piece of jewelry, or a European vacation would solve it.

    Of course, that just prolonged the inevitable. The core issue was my worthiness issues. Because I had low self-esteem, subconsciously I didn’t believe I deserved to be happy. This prevented me from accepting love, and thus unable to open up and give it. When you love yourself, you can love another, and find great happiness with each other, even in the absence of material wealth. If you don’t like yourself, you’ll do nothing but find fault in everyone and everything around you.

    We like to believe that money and things can solve all of our problems, but usually they can just assuage our feelings or distract us from the core causes. If you make bad choices when you are poor, there is no reason to believe that you won’t make the same bad choices if you were to win the lottery or inherit a sizable fortune. In fact, research has shown conclusively that poor people who come into a windfall almost invariably face disaster because of it.

    Had I come into the money I have today at a younger age, there is no doubt in my mind I would have never lived to see 25. I would have overdosed on drugs, drove a Ferrari into a wall, or been killed in a drug deal gone South.

    I have had a lot of health challenges and there is no doubt that money can allow us to seek better treatments. But it is also true that most of my issues arose from making bad personal choices with alcohol and other drugs.

    To achieve happiness, I had to do a whole lot of work on myself. And that’s when prosperity started to manifest itself more and more for me. But that takes us back to that intriguing question again…

    There are a lot of people who claim that money and material things have no bearing on prosperity. And there are even those that claim that they will actually take you away from prosperity. Some Yogi’s, monks, and other spiritual sages teach that the secret of prosperity is not to manifest greater wealth, but to condition yourself to want less. I’m not buying into that, no pun intended…

    Lately I’ve been studying some advanced courses from Paramahansa Yogananda. In them he maintains a couple things I find quite harmful.

    First he suggests that we should only concentrate on needs and throw off all wants. He says that if you simply meet your needs such as shelter and food, you will find happiness – while if you seek after wants, you will start a vicious cycle of desire that can never be satiated.

    He also states that your prosperity is mostly influenced by your past lives, and what you do this time around will have negligible effect on this life; that most of the good you build for won’t get delivered until your next reincarnation.

    This just proves that the Vatican hasn’t cornered the market on lack programming. It’s hard to imagine two beliefs more detrimental to your prosperity consciousness than those.

    Now that doesn’t mean there is not some truth in this. Acquiring material possessions can become a slippery slope, always seeking for the next thing. And money can have the same effect. I think one of the most lack expressions ever spoken is, “how much is enough, anyway?” But that doesn’t mean that some people never stop seeking more money at the expense of true prosperity.

    I don’t think, “having your needs met” can really qualify for prosperity and abundance. You have no need to see a rainbow, hear Patti LaBelle sing, or play with a puppy. Yet these things are wonderful demonstrations of prosperity. And if you reduce your wants to only the things you need such as shelter and food, you would miss some extraordinary things that can add much texture, joy and beauty to your life.

    I’m writing you from a $4,800-a-night suite in the Grand Wailea Resort and Spa in Maui, Hawaii. If you haven’t been here before, take a look at this place: http://www.grandwailea.com/ It is as wondrous a demonstration of prosperity consciousness as you will find anywhere.

    Now I’m not stupid enough to think that you need to spend five grand a night to get a decent hotel room. And perhaps Swami Yogananda would say that once you turn off the light to go to sleep, all accommodations are the same. However, I appreciate having a room overlooking the ocean, with a dining room, parlor, three balconies, a hot tub, and enough space to stretch out and enjoy my stay in paradise. I certainly don’t NEED to stay here. I’m sure the Motel 6 costs a lot less. But can you really compare the prosperity experience each creates for you?

    The interesting thing is all of the “free” things I get here prosperity-wise. I can fall asleep listening to the waves crash on the shore. I can watch the whales swim by without leaving my room. I can see the rainbows over the water, and the people frolicking on the beach. But I wouldn’t get any of these “free” demonstrations of prosperity were I staying at a budget hotel, in a room with a dumpster view.

    Yesterday at lunch, we watched in wide-eyed wonder as two killer whales off shore swam past. For a five-minute period they surfaced, rolled over and completely leapt out of the water, putting on a show of Nature’s Greatest Hits. The entire café was oohing and aahing in unison, every time one of the whales jumped out of the water. The show was free, but we wouldn’t have seen it if we were eating at Denny’s.

    The skeptic mired in lack, makes statements like, “a car just takes you from point A to point B.” What nonsense. I once drove a 25-year-old Rambler with a three-speed manual transmission on the dash, over the mountain road from Bogota to Mesitas del Collegio. It was much like an Indiana Jones movie, as I would pull around a corner and find a cow blocking the road, or a broken down bus. The car bucked and heaved and I can still remember the sweat pouring down my back as I drove around bends with no guardrail, where a mistake would have meant tumbling to our death. I was petrified that I would shift wrong and the car would kill, rolling back to our death. Only a complete fool would think that were I to do that trip today in my Bentley it would be the same experience.

    If you see me these days, you’ll notice I’m a lot cuter than I usually look. (As hard as that is to believe!) That’s because I recently got braces. This is actually the second time around for me, because I inherited a misaligned bite that made chewing difficult and painful. In a couple weeks from now, I’m having surgery to reset my jaw. This is all costing thousands of dollars. How many people need the same thing, but don’t have the financial means to do this?

    A couple issues ago I spoke about the powerful health benefits I have received from the Rolfing therapy. How many of my readers could get similar benefits, but lack the money to pay for it?

    Have you ever seen a child in a third world country born with a cleft palette? They are often ostracized, or even demonized. They face a life of misery and isolation. Yet a $250 donation to The Smile Train can transform their life forever.

    Money can do a lot for your prosperity. And so can material things.

    I recently went on a horseback ride through a mountain pass in Utah. It was a spiritual experience. I felt an even more profound spiritual connection when I was SCUBA diving off Hawaii, and communing with giant turtles. Truth is, I can recreate those feelings when I’m driving one of my Vipers late at night, with the pedal to the floor, and the haunting sounds of Axel Rose’s gravely voice screaming “November Rain.” And if it’s actually November and raining, you can transcend this world and enter a place mortals seldom experience.

    This is not to diminish the ever-present prosperity that surrounds us at all times. Eating a three-dollar frozen pizza while watching a thunderstorm can be as wonderful as a $500 dinner at D’Vito’s in South Beach. Watching the YouTube video of Paul Potts win the talent competition was as joyful to me as seeing Jose Carreras live in concert. Spending a four-hour dinner engrossed in thought-provoking conversation with good friends can give you a greater high than buying a $20,000 watch.

    But you don’t have to choose…

    Nature presents us with opportunities to experience abundance all the time. And as sentient beings with inquisitive minds, we have all kinds of chances to develop even greater prosperity. Why not celebrate it all?

    Contrarian thinker and good friend Larry Winget has a new book out that can help you in this area. It’s titled, “You’re Broke Because You Want to Be.” (Obviously he doesn’t know how to create warm, loving, fuzzy book titles that don’t threaten people like I do!) It’s a great book, because it’s about how you handle money. It’s a road map for how you stop just getting by, and really get ahead.

    Larry is the star of the A&E network series “Big Spender,” where he helps people in financial crisis. Like the show, he uses blunt tactics and straight talk to cut through the noise and get to the essence.

    The book is not one of those silly parable books about moving cheese. It isn’t a primer on investing. And it’s not a delusion half-baked approach like “The Secret,” promising you that if you just keep dreaming about your Mercedes it’s going to drive itself into your driveway. It’s a workbook about how you spend less and make more.

    The book will take you through the process of discovering what your actual financial position is, how to budget, how to escape debt, and start to actually get positive traction. Finally in the last section he has some case studies to help serve as proof that you can really do it. And more importantly, explores the universal principles that created prosperity for them. I’m proud to tell you I’m one of the stories he shares.

    Now understand that Larry’s book is not like my prosperity workshops and books. It’s not about living the lifestyle of your dreams and manifesting great wealth. He understands that many people are not ready for that yet. They need to first get out of debt and create a game plan for getting ahead. That’s what his book does. I wish everyone that bought my “Midas Mentality” 31-day prosperity program read Larry’s book before they started it.

    By the way, a number of you are already past the point of Larry’s book. But I bet you would find it helpful to read anyway. I did. So I encourage you to get it. And get a couple extra and share them with the people you care about who would benefit from some straight talk on money. It’s a good chance for you to contribute, as we talked about earlier.

    I’m buying 100 and going to donate some to the library and circulate the rest around the universe. (By the way, if you write me and say that you are so broke you can’t afford to get the book, I can guarantee I won’t send you one. Prosperity comes when you stop spending your money on foolish things and starting to spend it on smart things. And now is the time to start. You can afford the small price of Larry’s book. And you can’t afford not to get it.)

    By the way, Larry is offering $100 worth of free stuff when you buy the book on the launch dates of January 9 and 10. Get all the details and the book at his site: http://www.yourebroke.com/

    I’m heading back to Frisco for a program, then one in Denver, and then back to Florida, where I have a tournament next week. I started a new team, and this is our first time playing together. It’s going to be fun. Have a great week, and I’ll talk to you on the other side.

    -RG

    P.S. Once again, the link for Larry’s book is at http://www.yourebroke.com/. Get it now; I know you’ll be glad you did.
    Posted on January 17th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
30. Heather Vale said:

    Nice… I love these success stories, guys!

    When we share and help each other discover, some of the most important breakthroughs result.

    cheers
    Heather
    Posted on January 18th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
31. Glen said:

    Hey everyone…me again. Remember when I said the next time I write on this blog I would be reporting good news? Well, yesterday I took the advice about writing down negative thoughts and throwing the bit of paper away. Just as I started writing, my mobile rang. It was a new client wanting to commission a painting. Every little thing can make such a HUGE difference! I can’t say enough how grateful I am to have come across this blog! Thank you!
    Posted on January 19th, 2008 at 5:30 am
32. Cathy Walker said:

    Hello There , and Thankyou for helping this aussie lady from down under in (Australia)
    It seems like I’ve been working on manifesting my heart felt desires for quite a long time now.. and have read many books and tried a few techniques..all are wonderful ..a little different and all try to help lead us to that one place ..of Instant Manifestation of our most wonderful dreams and visions..our true desires!!
    I have started to manifest small things on a regular basis now..and have been doing this for some years.

    However I can’t seem to manifest those really big Desires yet..and need plenty of new info and encouragement..so Thanks for doing what you do..I add you to my list of manifesting guru teachers..you 2 are very good at what you do.
    I also really like my new manifesting guru klauss Joel..have you listened to him as well.. he’s fantastic!!
    and sounds just like woody allen to me…ha!!!
    I think that You are both on my same list as him..with an”A”+ for the real encouragement to give us..
    It would be easy to give up on this game of manifesting our desires the right way.. if we didn’t have some good teachers.

    God Bless you both
    ..and I hope he Blesses me too!!…LOL

    I have a small blog site called “synchronicity and soup” if you have any spare time you might like to look at my short stories about my own experiences with manifesting ..though I haven’t updated my blog lately ..there are many more stories I have to add since I posted there last.
    also have a peek at my original paintings there..you have to scroll down a bit and slow..OK

    I enjoy your free videos and your practical methods in the art of manifesting..I have a long way to go..but even the small manifestations totally amaze me..It’s like magic !!..and never fails to continue to make me wonder just what a strange and mysterious and great planet we live on..and God sure has some surprises in store for us..once we reach a certain level of vibration.
    I can’t wait..
    so I wonder why I do…?

    regards catherine walker
    Posted on January 26th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
33. Carolyn said:

    You know how we should all live? Equally, equally healthy, feed, educated. A small slice of all political groups and everyone willingness to give, share, help and love. We were made to prosper. Have families and
    learn what we can to extend it to others. The best system is one that sees no skin color, no religion barriers. The situation of poverty could be estabblished right with in the family. God wants us to multiply, continue…. On the birth of each of my children I held them in my arms and repeated a few times simply this…
    10% of all ur annual earnings go to mom and dad! I have 5 children. If this concept was actually in place the need for social assistance wouldn’t be needed. If the riches of north america was spread throughout the world equally we’d all be healthly, wealthy and wise. Of course its an impossibility due to power struggles and jealousy. If those who’s bank accounts were bursting at the seams were mandated to evenly distribute their riches throughout the planet no one would suffer. There’d be no power struggles and reason for wars and there’d be noone sleeping in a cardboard box in the local park.. Of course if I had major money I doubt I’d want to spread it like that but I’d certainly feel obligated to share. To bad its all about money – and not about love!
    Posted on January 27th, 2008 at 12:40 am
34. Heather Vale said:

    Carolyn — what on earth makes you think it’s all about money and not love?

    The whole point of this post is that rich people have the money to save the world… AND the love to want to do it.

    Obviously they don’t ALL want to share, or “give back”… but if you were to ask 100 rich people what they do with their money, I’d dare say a VAST majority (or close to all) of them use a portion to help others.

    And they do it because they have a good heart… not just because it’s a tax write-off.

    cheers
    Heather

    P.S. And I remember on a live call that Barry and I did, he shared a little tongue-in-cheek saying (with a lot of truth in it, like all good sayings have) that goes like this: “Sure, love makes the world go round, but money pays for the trip!” 😉
    Posted on January 27th, 2008 at 2:35 am
35. Glen said:

    Cathy…I’d love to have a chin wag with you over a cup of tea! Your comments really put a smile on my face…so thank you! And you are an artist as well? If you click on my name at the top of my comment, it will bring you to my website. It’s an example of something I manifested! Please scroll down on the home page of our website and notice our tag line in the teal coloured box! Inspired by the great teachers of manifestation!

    It was interesting today as I was watching some television. There was a woman being interviewed. She had been asked the question, ‘Does money make people happy?’ Her answer amazed me! She said that studies show that when people start to earn a higher income, they simply adjust to that higher income in just 3 months, spending more. And then want more money! And so on and so on…and still are not totally happy. Her basic answer to the question was, ‘No…having loads of money does not guarantee happiness.’ She added that it is a state of mind that brings true happiness. At the moment, I am an artist with financial ‘issues’. (I’m learning not to say things like ‘I’m broke’, etc.) But despite my financial ‘issues’ I am basically very happy! I’m living in a wonderful city, don’t have to go to a dreadful 9-5 job, and have the opportunity to paint all day if I want! I just want to add that many many people DO love a 9-5 job. And we need and appreciate those people! It just amazes me and I think it’s brilliant, how everyone has different jobs that they enjoy. One of my dreams is that EVERYONE on this planet will one day be doing what they enjoy and earning an income for it!

    Heather…I think you should commission me to do a Pop Icon portrait of you! 😉 Sorry if I’m ‘advertising’ here. I’m just so excited to be doing what I truly enjoy! Thanks to everyone who shares their thoughts on this blog. Every day we should think of something new we are grateful for!

    Whew!
    Posted on January 28th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
36. Dainis W. Michel said:

    Randy, you make some good points, however, I’m going to respond to this one:

    “Cures for disease, solutions to starvation, and better technologies to solve famines will come from money. Lots of it. Composers can compose, artists can sculpt and paint, and dancers can dance, because their organizations receive grants from rich people.”

    I love the indignant, strong, and convincing voice that produced such a strong statement. It’s as powerful and resonant as it is wrong, though.

    As a composer, entrepreneur, and civil servant, I can say that you are completely wrong when you say that “composers can compose because of rich people.” I mean, that’s totally not my business model.

    Possibly more importantly: The cures for disease along with the solutions to starvation are already at hand…yet they are withheld from the masses…and by whom? And why? Not because they are expensive, not because they require grand technologies, but because they are dirt cheap and require very little money.

    http://www.rglohjahwwans.com/
    http://www.music-composition-studio.com/

    Cheers!
    Dainis

    PS — “Let’s let the military find their own money. Let them manifest it.” What a great idea! No more government handouts to the military. It’s just an incredibly expensive social welfare project gone wrong.

    PPS — Here’s quite a nasty little quip that might just ruffle a feather or two (reader discretion advised). Randy, why are you doling out money to those charities then…you enjoy being the pimp instead of the government?
    Posted on February 5th, 2008 at 10:20 am
37. Jared Maidenberg said:

    Formal Education will make you a LIVING while SELF-EDUCATION will make you RICH!!

    Hard to help the poor, broke, sick, depressed and ignorant when you are ONE OF THEM!

    Get yourself educated (with the RIGHT knowledge) and work hard and smart and GET RICH and then go save the world!

    Whether you want to SAVE the World or SEE the World it takes $$$!

    Some people will say you got LUCKY (that’s how they justify why thet are still ‘stuck’ in a life of mediocrity and feel better about themsleves) , and well you know what, they will be absolutely right, it was all L.U.C.K (Labor Under Correct Knowledge)

    Great posts here Barry G and Heather, I remember a few years ago when you and I Barry, would discuss the words and wisdom of Randy G, as you made your way down the Virginia Beach Promenade and the wind blew into and whistled through your cell phone.

    Ahh those were the days bro, LOOK how far we have come! 😉

    Hey we need to talk soon, my bro Jeff and I (a burnt out atty and MBA who is ready for a Leveraged Lifestyle and a LWL) have partnered up and we just got going TODAY at the BREAKTHROUGH level with LPU, and are ready to rock, maybe we collaborate!?

    You speak with Patrick? Interested to hear the outcome mate?

    Cheers to you and Heather, your soulmate, you guys are too damn cute on that video!

    Jared
    Posted on February 15th, 2008 at 1:56 am

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