Today’s Note is one of my favorites. It’s Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker.
I attended the seminar (you get 2 free passes when you buy the book) in May 2008. It was massive, 5000 people in a room and Harv Eker and Rob Riopel rocked the stage. I read the book AFTER the seminar. Both had a huge influence on Mike and I and the 8 people I dragged in to attend the seminar.
First Mike and I, (although slightly resistant at the start of the event) saw our income double in the subsequent one year. Is wealth a mindset? I certainly think so now. I think attending the event and reading the book caused me to overcome some major limitations in my thinking.
Next, of the 8 people we brought with us, 3 ended up starting their own businesses within a year. 4 ended up with a significant salary increase. All of them are Harv Eker fans and have recommended the book and seminar to countless others. Which again leads me to ask “Is wealth a mindset?”
Here’s what I believe now — the single biggest limitation on your income, has nothing to do with the economy, or your intelligence, or looks, or capacity to work hard, or ingenuity. It’s got to do primarily with ONE THING. And that’s the Millionaire Mindset. Read this book.
Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker
“It all comes down to this: if your subconscious “financial blueprint” is not ‘set’ for success, nothing you learn, nothing you know, and nothing you do will make much of a difference.”
~ T. Harv Eker from Secrets of the Millionaire Mind
And just a few words from Brian: “How’s your financial blueprint? Don’t worry, I didn’t know either until I read T. Harv Eker’s great (and surprisingly funny!) book. If you’re committed to creating financial freedom (who isn’t?) then my (strong) recommendation is that you add this to your must read (or must re-read as appropriate).
In this PhilosophersNote, we’ll take a quick look at some of my favorite Big Ideas (this book is so full of them I had to stop myself at 21!)—from defining financial freedom, learning to play to win (vs. playing not to lose) to seeing how the size of your character determines your response to various sized problems. What you’ll see is that T. Harv believes strongly in the fact that “Your inner world reflects your outer world” and dedicates a great deal of the book to teaching us how to change our thinking—to re-program ourselves to think and act like rich people do.
So… Let’s get to work on that financial blueprint, shall we?!?”
Awesome book. I really recommend reading it fully if you’ve got the time. You can get more info on it from Amazon over here »
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Lots for me to work on here: getting side tracked (or not), fruit and roots; P.T.F.A.R; being the driver etc
I have been telling my students (and children… oh and friends !!) for years that they should view their minds like that of a computer and the only person who can press the keys on the keyboard to make any difference is them!
I know a lot of the ‘stuff’ from a lot of the books, its just putting it all into practise.….. I have a run of a few good months then it all slows down again. Maybe 2010 can be different; it’s certainly started that way with all this wonderful positive reading. Here’s to keeping momentum, to focusing and staying on track
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Wow.…where do I begin? I love the idea about playing to win. When we play with the idea of not losing, we focus all our energy on the negative. What we think.…we create. Keep your attention on the affirmative and only success as your focus. Have a commitment mindset.…be patient and dilligent, but don’t forget to have fun! Declaration is seeing your whole situation as a work-in-progress. In that mode it easier to avoid the ego rejecting a flat out affirmation that hasn’t really come to fruition yet. Self Mastery…instead of being mastered by our thoughts, be the master of your thoughts to bring the results we wish to see. “Grow”.…this reminds me of the age old saying “as within, so without” (which can be applied to so many things). Grow inside and the outside will follow. It’s Law!!! The idea of the steering wheel.…KNOW that you are in charge. Abundance is a full picture, full bodied, full potential manifestation of ALL the goodnesss of life.…not just money.
Be proactive in your quest. Bannish the notion of built-in limits. You’ll never shoot higher than where you’re aiming. I love, absolutely love the idea of sizes. It’s al about perspective.…brings me to physics and the z-theorm in geometry: The angle of depression is equal to the angle of elevation.…I would rather see myself as elevated, if not I will work internally to make it so
Ahhhh, nature. Natural is harmony. The farmer must work before he can reap te harvest…the roots must be well fed before they produce fruit…and even then, the fruit takes time to ripen.…be patient. Only once we challenge ourselves and start setting that bar higher can we aspire to be the best you or me that we possibly can be!!!
Oh yeah and back to the notion of harvest.…how nice to start PN in the winter so we can have the seeds ready to plant in the spring
This is amazing, Thank you Brian!
Things Im vowing to put into practise:
Love that!! The further I expand my Comfort Zone, the further I expand my Wealth Zone!
1) Do NOT complain! but count my blessings at each moment, or at the very least just witness silently and with curiosity how crap i am feeling… and then think of five things that are great in my life.
2) Play to WIN! (i.e. commit yourself to win no matter what– and stop being surprised by struggles, they’re always gonna be there, duh!)
3) The roots (your inner thoughts and feelings) create the fruit (the outer result).
4) Declaration, not affirmation! (I have an intention of doing or being something)
4) CZ = WZ!
Once again, thank you Brian for summarising these enlightening thoughts!
This note reinforces the notion of ‘we create with our minds’…I’m totally integrating that concept.
Also love the yes/and examples instead of the limiting either/or alternative!
I am excited to read this book! I worry way too much about things and Im sure have way too many limiting beliefs!
Thanks again for another inspiring philosophers note!
Cool, funny note.
I didn’t know this book and much of the big ideas overlap with things I have gotten from folks like James Ray, but I still enjoyed it. T. has a unique spin on it all.
I don’t think I complain much (thought that certainly wasn’t always true) but to go seven days without complaining does sound challenging and I’ll take it on. Had never heard the throat slitting exercise – I’ll give that a go too.
Totally dig a couple of his lines. ‘Your income can grow only to the extent you do.’” No doubt about that one.
“No thought lives in your head rent-free.” This is very cool and struck a chord with me.
Also love his straight forward no BS approach with things like “anyone who says that money isn’t important doesn’t have any!” LOL. That is awesome. His comment about learning all about the war of 1812 and how he uses that every day cracked me up too.
I think T.’s book is going on my list to read in full.
I love the quote, “when you are not willing to receive then you are ripping off those who want to give to you.”
Very easy to get focused on the money cos its an easy yardstick. Done it for way to many years, got a bunch, lost it made some more and ultimately it only provides choice (much of which you don’t need anyway).
So just a thought but how about focusing on wealth not money.
Studying some stuff on Henry George and the base principals of economics you could view this book from a slightly different angle and everything still holds 100% true. If we take Wealth as being the things you need as opposed to the things you want and you get it a result of work that creates something. Looking at it this way you get to decide what you need and what you have to create to get it. You get to be more in control and then to focus your effort on what will make you happy as opposed to money which you hope will make you happy ro allow you to buy stuff that will.
This also links in nicely with some eastern economic ideas where the you look at the value of things and then the value of peace of mind. Play with the numbers and Peace of Mind wins by a mile as the assets are never really in your control but peace of mind is.
Hi all; liked this synopsis — think I’ll have to get the book. Bits I liked in particlar:
Focus on the roots and the fruit that blossoms will be that much more delicious in every way
Giving and receiving are both good
Deciding “I will not get out of this business until I’m a millionaire or better”
Bits I like but confused me so I need to buy the book to get more info (or good friends in the tribe who are prepared to respond to my confusion..please??):
The affirmations vs declarations piece — I do goal setting affirmations and they are OKish but the affirmation I really like that absolutely works for me is from Louise Hay “life loves me” — that about covers everything and makes me feel fantastic and positive. I’m interested though in getting greater heart of out of the declarations because if there’s more emotion behind it (ie I believe it more) it will work better supporting me (a la Abraham’s Law of Attraction, like attracts like).
Also blessing anothers success/whatever. Hmmm so I’m trying to get into the headspace of truly blessing a friend of mine’s incredibly beautiful house — nuh…doesn’t work somehow. What’s the scoop Brian or others? How do you get into this??? It’s obviously my stuff (as in baggage) but if feels a bit sacrilegous to bless a house or someone elses great body or success. Ideas anyone??
Loving the challenge. Loving the tribe.
Cheers
Deanne
Hi Deanne,
I really liked that blessing concept too. It will be new for me also, but I figure it’s got to be better than the bitter taste of jealousy.
One time, I was shopping for cars with my mother, and we were trying to find something a little stylish within our budget. We didn’t have that many options. While we were there, our salesman ditched us for a beautiful well-dressed lady who came in and started checking out the most expensive shiny blue sportscar in the shop. I remember mentally tearing her to strips in my mind, trying to bring her down off her level — her clothes, her hair, how she got the money, her brain, her tacky choice in colour. And I felt really low-down and pathetic doing it. (For example, I still remember it).
(Attraction 101 novice now says:) So poisonous! Those thoughts stay with me, not her, so I’m lowering my vibrations, and polluting myself. And, I’m guessing that I’m also sending out a big signal that I don’t like or want what she’s got, so the universe will keep it right away from me.
If I think about it like that, blessing that woman seems like a much better option. Win/win, Proactive, positive vibrations into the Universe. We could have been friends! Opportunities eh. And theoretically, that blessing will create a little golden elastic bond between me and the things I want, which will gradually pull us together.
And after rereading your note, on sacreligious…
It was in a Gnostic text that I first read about what murderous neanderthals we are in our minds. I recall the example being that at the slightest opportunity, we are likely to take someone (or ourselves) off into a corner of our minds and torture them mercilessly with blame and shame and imaginary scenarios. The text said that this is the first place in ourselves that we have to clean up. Yucky but true. That is the vertical symbolism of the cross — spiritual acension. The horizontal is time.
and for your friend… God blessed the house to be so beautiful… Beauty, blessings, love and Inspiration should have no limits.
Blessings to you and your own incredibly beautiful houses
Hey Maninoa, I really appreciate you replying to me — thanks a bunch. I really liked you story — gave it to me in spoonfuls I can digest. I get the murderous neaderthals bit and I’ve belted myself up for so long its only through recent (last 3 years) of intensive study (Gestalt therapy, personal development and also doing therapy) that I’ve got to the “I love me” said out loud and meant — a biggie and feel great about it.
I just feel strange saying/feeling Bless you…my Nan used to and that fits because my Nan was a big believer in God. Me? I’m confused about the whole thing, but love the concept of the Universe/a greater power/what others call God being in everything and calling me to be the best I can be.
I don’t feel as if I have some sacred power however that I can call on to “bless” people or things or hmm this is sounding wierd. Maybe what I meant to ask is do you think just sending positive, “good for you” type thoughts is enough? Beauty, love and inspiration absolutely no limits. Blessings… hmmm maybe because I’m not from a relgious background sounds like its just a bit too special to hand out to a house.
Cheers
Deanne
Agree with you Mark, different messengers, same message!
My library keeps growing, I keep growing and I am rapt!
I like the Financial Blueprint concept. Change your inside. Aim from farther back.
btw, I’d like to check in on the ‘P-notes life changing’ front. 2 weeks ago I was depressed, always grumpy, had no mates, no money, lots of unworthiness, disempowerment, and certainly no phone calls. This week, I’m active, empowered, clear, charming, wealthy, and I keep getting three phone calls all at the same time. Bizarre. Suddenly my calendar is filling with exciting appointments. I’m travelling. And my work is being received with excitement. For the first time in my life, I’ve decided I want to win. It feels good. Let’s see what happens eh.
powerful notes on book.……sounds like good addition to personal library
liked idea to commit to ReProgramming
good image that no thougth lives in your head rent free.….….negative thougths are expensive
important to share good energy and blessings
great concept of commitment to expand self and comfort zone
Thanks for providing main ideas from book!
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I Loved this note! I know I say that about every note but seriously I love them all! So far each note has provided me with a dose of insight that has expanded my mind in ways that I just could have not imagined. I’ve been on this transformation for 5 years now and before the challenge had been feeling a bit well bored. I just couldn’t get myself in that feeling of excitement and joy that I knew existed within me and well not I am excited and joful…but on a level that is so much better!
Ok today’s note…so many incredible and brillant bits of wisdom! WOW! First I never considered my financial blueprint. Seems so obvious! This is something that I need to take some time to really consider, especially since after this note I know that I have unlimited ability to achieve that financial freedome I desire.
Second point…Playing to win v Playing not to lose. This is GENIUS!! In certain areas of my life I have been too focused playing not to lose which is precisely why I have not made any forward movement in those areas. WOW! I am shifting my focus to win. I am a winner!
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Third point…I love the fruit tree analogy. I always think of ways to stregthen my foundation but without much thought as to what that foundation will produce. I mean I have my intentions but this analogy helped me realize that my intentions are not only for me but for the rest of the world. That mindset makes me feel more accountable to building my foundation and has even expanded my vision for my dreams. Yes I have my dreams but after listening to this I realized that I unconciously set upper limits to my dreams. Insane! And the whole your income will grow only to the extent you do…of course!
Fourth point…love the equation. I thought of the notes on The Big Leap and our upper limits. Since listening to that note I have been exploring my own programmed thoughts and habits. The great thing is that I can do so in a loving way and not a critical way as I had previously. I can thank the notes on The Four Agreements for that one…honest self observation baby!
Fifth point…“No thought lives in head rent free”. This will definitely make me challenge my negative thoughts with the quickness. I have my moments where some days I just can’t seem to knock out my negative thoughts and it can be days before I rise above them. That is days of inaction and I just can’t afford that!
Sixth point…I have never ever considered complaining as a sign of being powerless! This is HUGE and it is so true! I complain a lot at work and no wonder work sucks a majority of the time because my complaining is stopping me from expressing the power I know I have to do a bad a** job! Complaints no more!
Seventh point…Bless what you want! I totally do this!!! Blessing what I want over being jealous for not having has a made a huge impact on my own personal relationships. I don’t know at what point I was being jealous but one day it him and I conciously chose to be happy for others and because of that I have been experiencing my company with others that much fully.
aloha!
pretty cool stuff ~ wow! the book i’ve never heard of before!
for me, the big idea is: BLESS WHAT YOU WANT. it took me a while to implement it in my life. even though i’ve never thought bitterly about the rich (as if they didn’t deserve their material possessions), i admit that used to be jealous of the money/wealth they have. not anymore. since i understood that there’s more than enough. there’s such an abundance in the universe and, truly, there’s MUCH MORE than enough. for everyone. AWESOME! i bless everyone and everything, without judgment and attachment
however, i think that the secret is in understanding that ‘NO thought lives in your head rent free’… and the practice in ‘catching’ the thoughts that hurt our desired outcome (and these thoughts do not to have to be necessarily ‘negative’ per se.… sometimes they simply are the thoughts we are accustomed to, thoughts within our comfort zone, automatic ones…) and changing them on the spot into the thoughts of our desired manifestation is the key.
thank you, Bri, for sharing this book.
p.s. i also loved the ‘slitting your throat’ when you catch yourself complaining exercise. i think it’s extremely helpful
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Ok I can go on and on but these are the points that hit me hard! Like really hard! I listened to today’s note like 10 times because I really needed to believe what I has hearing. And what I love about this note is that all these points can be applied to all areas of my life. Another thing…so far in all these notes the themes of expansion and comittment keep popping up for me. I recognize that the time has come for me to expand and committ to my life more fully and really play full out. I am so ready for that! With these notes I am actually doing just that! THANKS!
Again, great stuff i especially like the play to win!!!
I totally dig the concept of growing into a “10” so that “4” problems do not feel like problems at all. I can totally relate to this. It’s taken me the majority of my adult life (ok, so I’ve been an adult for 20 yrs, but better late than never, right?) to reach the point where “4” problems feel like “2“s… so, with a bit more growth & pushing myself farther out of my comfort zone, I should be seeing “1” or “0” in no time.
Onward & upward!!
Yikes! T. Harv Eker and this PN push all my buttons!! I have a lot to learn. Thanks for the great new note Brian and Vishen!
Yes, yes and YES! This is a sample of my reactions to the ideas expressed in this piece — and that’s DESPITE an initial skepticism regarding the books fantastic title. I’ve actually owned this book for a few months and haven’t had time to actually read it yet — but as suggested in the note — it’s getting priority must-read status as of perusing this lovely Note of the Day.
Reflections: Programming — this is a more coherent version of Ruiz’s idea concerning domestication. Basically, you need to come into your own and start from scratch, and you need to pull your thoughts out of the muck that you were brought up thinking (for example, being “realistic” and risk averse and boring — this leads to mediocrity, so get out there and DO IT.
I think Eker really is on the same page as me (and a lot of my fellow challenge participants) in explaining that (1) YES — your thoughts are the seeds of your actions, but that (2) they don’t REPLACE the need for a heck of a lot of hard work (i.e. focused, deliberate action in the furtherance of your dreams/objectives/goals/desires). Rather than employing the rather fantastical language of the Law of Attraction he makes it crystal clear Actions lead to Results ((A->R), and a deeply held commitment is required to do this. Commitment is also an integral part of Covey’s imperative for us to lead lives of integrity — that requires a deep-seeded commitment to oneself and one’s values.
You can go to the gym once and expect to walk out with a 6-pack — and you sure HECK can’t *think* your muscles into getting toned and sexy either — and that’s your own body. Ekers wisdom is conventional and down to earth, but still rock solid. Simple and sweet. Thanks for the summary Brian. Awesome.
Peace
Yeah, a great read. Makes me think…‘to have more, we need to be more’. So the being comes first. Here’s to being a millionaire (in a currency other than Indonesian rupiahs!)
I really enjoyed this note today as right off the bat you hit me with two different mindsets playing the game and trying not to lose and playing the game to win.I never really thought about it that much until you showed it to me in print.
And then down a little farther you talked about affirmations I share your same view on these however treating them like a declaration sounds like it just may work for me.
Oh my tips and analogies just keep coming and coming on this note, which is fantastic I am about to reread the note again and continue to work on my CZ = WZ.
This was a great note, another book for my must read list. Since I have a “comfy” job as an elementary school teacher, (did I say that I love to teach children?) I have always thought that I was OK money wise. I am expanding my career in another field of teaching, teaching yoga. I have a passion for it, but I am not business minded. I’ve had some difficulty with advertising and getting a place to teach (can’t afford my own studio yet), and enrollment in classes. (Build it and they will come”?) Since I’ve been into PhilosophersNotes I have seen some great things happening like people calling out of the blue for a class, and finally scheduling my second session of children’s yoga at the local university. Something is still missing. I’m hoping that books like today’s will help me get going!!! I think I may be limited by my financial thermostat, I have a job, don’t need more money, hmm, more money, better ads, maybe money will help!. Yet I want to teach yoga and give all that comes with yoga to children and other populations that could use a little mind, body and breath work. Money is needed by me to do these things, I’m starting to get it, really I am! I need to expand my CZ and increase my WZ. And again, in this book and others, ACTION, what action am I afraid of and just do it?! Namaste
It’s simply amazing the impact what goes on in our subconscious plays out in our results, eh?
The first time I went to the SOMM seminar was 2008 in Detroit, MI. I had read the book before attending though I wasn’t quite sure if I was for or against what Harv talked about in the book. My past conditioning had been in the opposite direction. What a change that happened as a result of playing at 110% while in attendance.
I let go of allowing everyone else’s beliefs impact who I is and how big I play. It’s been interesting to see how people in my life react to my growth. At first, I felt guilty for growing because I wasn’t sure how to react to the people close to me rejecting me. Then I realized “well, maybe it’s not me they are rejecting. they can no longer control and/or manipulate me like they could before, so it’s a change for them.”
I held onto a ton of self-limiting beliefs before realizing I could let them go. Sure unsupportive thoughts still come up from time to time though now I can choose to think something different.
Playing to win — an honorable principle indeed. Know what you want, commit to focusing on it, let go, and go for it.
Thank you for sharing this note with us yesterday, Brian.
Something inspired me to wake up at 3am and listen to it and I am grateful you chose this book for this day.
Everyone — may your day be blessed
i have been fortunate to have met T.Harv and it is true… he is one of the most sincere genuine and seductive(in a powerful way) well, he is also very handsome.…speakers i have ever heard. but the best part is he means every word and his spirituality even more than his wealth is what hits you the most… an amazing man with many simple ideas..
blueprints.. someone grab the erasers..
A number of years ago I went to a T. Harv Ecker Millionaire Mind presentation,I have to say I was not impressed. The material is little more than common sense and his presentation seemed artificially rehearsed and choreographed by professionals. I certainly would not buy a book or contribute to his millionaire bank account. The question I had when I left the presentation was; Did he do this for me or did he do this for himself ? Ultimately I didn’t feel like I received the value promised in his earlier presentations. Obviously, this was just my experience as there were hundreds of people in attendance all of whom seemed excited and elated at the message and content of the presentation. Certainly, each must have the right mindset to receive the message ( obviously I did not) but more importantly we must have the mindset to do something with the message and take action that results in the outcomes from our intentions. So it’s interesting to me to understand why some presentations hold tremendous value while others have little. the second aspect I find interesting is wondering how many of the people in attendance actually applied that knowledge and receive the benefit.
I did enjoy the philosopher’s notes and the most important things I got from the presentation was the idea of fruits and roots and declarations versus affirmations.
After reading the note and all the comments, for me the moot points are: Drop the shutter on all negativity; Focus on the roots to raise your size; Turn your affirmations into Declarations of Intent, and stay focussed on the blue print till the fruits ripen.
About the affirmation point, many people here have said that affirmations don’t work, but I feel that affirmations create the ground based on which you make the declarations. The small voice in the head tells you that you affirmation is not true.. YET, and you must work to make it be true. But if you hadn’t affirmed it in the first place, you wouldn’t even recognize the Need to take Action.
I’m a day behind it seems, as the holiday yesterday involved more than expected (good stuff, with FAMILY), and wasn’t on the computer that much. But thinking (positively) that maybe it was better that I didn’t read this one till this morning, as in my business dealings on deck today the PTFAR is intensely relevant I will apply it posthaste! I also find here again a similar thought on my “alligator only grows as big as the fish tank it lives in” story / myth / truth (or whatever it is) … Its simple arithmetic: Your income can grow only to the extent you do. And again, I’d used the baby alligator analogy to describe others, never myself, up until this past week with PN. Now I realize I’m the alligator! Especially after today’s Note. I hereby “declare” I build a bigger tank.…
I really liked this note. In fact, I went out to Powell’s Bookstore and picked up the book about 10 minutes after listening to the mp3.
P T F A R is a *great* big idea. I think this is totally key to transforming our behavior in all areas of our life (not just in regards to wealth).
I also totally agree with the declarations vs. affirmations distinction. This point was also made in “The Path of Least Resistance.” Telling yourself direct lies doesn’t seem like an effective strategy and has always set off my BS detector. Telling myself my intentions and commitments, however, makes perfect sense. I really enjoyed this concept.
The section about complaining also hit home. In high school, I was voted “Class Complainer”. In my defense, it was often because I would argue points with the teachers when I thought they were incorrect.
But I have been known to complain about circumstances rather than finding creative ways to address them. This is a major theme for me right now. So the harsh language and imagery (cutting your throat!) really stood out for me.
Wow this challenge gets better and better. I especially like to read about how other members of the challenge perceive the notes and add their own little insights. Makes this experience all that much more powerful. After reading/listeneing to the notes today, I know that I need to go out and buy a copy of the book. It is obviously very, very powerful. Lots of very practical advice. I love the way that the themes of the various books criss cross and that there are some common themes developing. Be grateful, reprogram your blueprint/reset your thermostat, work on the roots and the fruits will come, Take Action, Get out of your comfort zone, Be responsible for your life. Eker puts some interesting twists on some of the more conventional wisdom and advice like using declarations vs affirmations, having negative thoughts comes with a cost, commiting vs wanting, etc. Another thought I had was that many of his nuggets were familiar to me from coaching sports — the proactive winner mindset always trumps the fear of losing, aim for the starts, action trumps inaction (according to the teams I’ve coached, one of my favorite phrases is “keep your feet moving!”).
really enjoyed this note. I am a bit behind but committed to making it happen. I really like the roots and fruit idea. As I am till feeling the pressure of dealing with my current results from and trying to figure out what plans I need to make for the future this line “You can, however, change tomorrow’s fruits. But to do so, you will have to dig below the ground and strengthen the roots.” Really hit home. Also really like the distinction of declarations vs. affirmations…cause as much as I try I do always hear that little voice…so restating them is a great IDEA…“I AM working each day to create my dream career and financial freedom!” Yes I am.
No time yesterday to post regarding this great book. I love this note so much Brian. All the Big Ideas you highlighted spoke directly to me. Love love love Thoughts & Rent! Your comment “You pay for every negative thought.” So true … you bring about what you think about. I also love Declarations vs. Affirmations. This makes so much sense to me.
Thank you again for another great note on a fabulous book.
Hugs, Laura from Michigan
This book , Secrets of the Millionaire Mind, is my favorite new book from this 50 Day Project. I’ve always suspected that my subconscious was holding me back but never could find the right person to guide me how to change my ways. T. Harv Eker is that man. I like his directness and his brash honesty. I am definitely going to read his book to supplement these notes. Thanks Brian and Vishen for adding this one to our list.
This was one of the books that I most looked forward to reading and now I see that it will be well worth spending more time with as a 1 on my priority list.
I have spent the last 3 days in a funk and have been unable to pull myself out of it until today after reading this note. I’m the only one who can change my life and create the circumstances that I want to be in. Changing subconscious self defeating jibberish is the hardest thing to do. I like the idea of using ‘declarations instead of affirmations’. A sort of trick for the rigid subconscious.……:)
I also like the emphasis on blessings.
Blessings to all who have achieved financial abundance and freedom. Blessings to abundance and financial freedom itself.….
This was one of the books that I most looked forward to reading from. Now I can see that my intuition was dead on as there is so much already that resonates with me.
I am the only one who can effectively change the reality of my circumstances. Changing the thoughts that seep down from my subconscious mind to sabatoge my efforts has been a struggle that I am finding is quit tricky. Using ‘declarations vs. affirmations’ may be just the key for me.…
I also like the idea of blessing.
Blessings to all who have and are achieving their dreams of financial abundance and freedom…Blessings to financial abundnce and freedom!!!!
First, so I don’t get crucified, I am lovin’ the 50 day Challenge and all of Brian’s inights. That being said, I have a couple of problems with the T. Harv Eker notes (I know that my views then are somewhat skewed, therefore I will check out the book). First, there is the fact that so many personal growth books leads one to believe (a prevelant view in the West) that money=happiness. Hey, that may be true-after all, I’m no millionaire, so who knows-but I doubt it. I prefer Joseph Campbell’s call to “follow your bliss.” If that’s becoming a millionaire, more power to you. While I am not rich, I do not have a poverty mindset. I simply choose to find “wealth” in other areas-specifically volunteering for causes I believe in, spending time with my family, etc. Not that these things are necessarily mutually exclusive, but getting rich for most of us takes long hours and hard work, often at the expense of other things that may bring us more joy. A lot of the ideas from the book seem derivative-you can find them by reading Napolean Hill, James Allen, even the Bible (the idea of strong roots bearing good fruit-I’m paraphrasing loosely). Eker says that he “never had the wealthy mindset and was always questioning my worth…” To me, basing your self esteem on the rise and fall of your finances is treading on dangerous ground (see Nathaniel Branden’s “The Six Pillars of Self Esteem”)!
On the plus side (as I am trying to get some big nuggets out of every note), Eker says “you can be a victim or you can be rich, but you can’t be both.” I agree that one has to kick the victim mentality in order to grow in any area of one’s life. So, when I get on my pity-pot, I remind myself that “I’m a volunteer, not a victim.” Lastly, at least for me, growth does happen only when I get out of my comfort zone. This idea is expounded upon quite nicely by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi in his books “Flow,” and “Finding Flow.” Anyway, that’s my two cents. Rock on everyone!
“I’ll get good at managing money when I actually have some.” Whoops! That’s been my mindset for years, and one of the chapters of this book spoke DIRECTLY to that false belief. I’ve already started implementing the bank account system and have changed my way of thinking dramatically. I’ve pretty much doubled my income in the last month. Shazam!
Great insights — I’m seeing some themes emerge…
– Manage your thoughts (inner world creates outer)
– Dare to dream big
– Take action
Nothing new but the 50 day challenge / great notes help to reinforce those messages — and internalize them
This was a great review. I’d read the book before — I think I like the notes better!
Declaration vs. affirmation is a HUGE takeaway. I don’t recall this from when I read the book but I really like it. Lots of ways to leverage this construct
The bg idea that i came away with from T. Harv Eker’s book was the idea Roots and Fruits. I was amazed @ the idea. I have been trying to change my fruits for the longest time (like seriously LONG) instead of my roots. What a conceot!! But i am too broke to appl this to any sort of finances that i am have but i WILL apply this to my life. When i get back on my feet i will then work it into everything.
yes , commitment, blessings and a straight to the point blunt style makes this note quite a wake up call, I have to read the book!
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Your inner world reflects your outer –such an interesting connection to CZ=WZ which had never dawned on me. Playing to win vs playing not to lose also plays a big part in the psychology of our programming. Really enjoyed the Arms Legs either or note — they truly are a dance to each other.
Great Note! –Thanks,
Christina
awesome, marvin!