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Jim Rohn On Creating Opportunities

RatRace — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:16:04 +0000

Creating Opportunity by Jim Rohn

“An enterprising person is one who comes across a pile of scrap metal and sees the making of a wonderful sculpture. An enterprising person is one who drives through an old decrepit part of town and sees a new housing development. An enterprising person is one who sees opportunity in all areas of life.

To be enterprising is to keep your eyes open and your mind active. It’s to be skilled enough, confident enough, creative enough and disciplined enough to seize opportunities that present themselves… regardless of the economy.”

What’s Your Lollipop Moment? Redefining Leardership

RatRace — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:33:03 +0000

I just saw this video in TED Talks by Drew Dudley, “Leading with Lollipops” on leadership and wanted to share it with you. His perspective on leadership is quite inspiring and puts it in the hands of everyday people like you and me. All of us have the potential to be leaders yet sadly don’t give ourselves permission to do so. What a shame…

Being Broke vs. Being Poor

RatRace — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:01:21 +0000

“Being broke is a temporary state…being poor is a state of mind.”

— Earl Nightingale

The New Schoolhouse Rock: The U.S. Deficit And What It Means To You

RatRace — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 16:51:26 +0000

For those of us old enough to remember the Saturday morning Schoolhouse Rock episodes, this video will be a nostalgic turn down memory lane. For everyone else, it’s an easy-to-understand explanation of what’s going on in government right now and how it is (and will) affect us in the very near future. My goodness, do I wish I’d understood this concept better when they where passing out all of the “free credit cards & free t-shirts” freshman year of college!

“Economic armageddon”

Do You Shine? Trials & Tribulations of A Battle-Tested Entrepreneur

RatRace — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 03:01:36 +0000

Freelancer vs. Self-Employed vs. Independent Contractor…what’s the difference? Are you really an entrepreneur or just avoiding getting a “real job?” Battle-tested ‘treps share their stories in this insightful documentary…

Watch Shine: The Entrepreneur’s Journey

How To Enjoy The Entrepreneur’s Journey

RatRace — Tue, 10 May 2011 20:25:31 +0000

If you’ve been tuning in to my blog for awhile, you’ve noticed how I like to talk about the entrepreneur’s journey and staying motivated & encouraged along what often seems to be a lonely road. While reading a copywriting e-newsletter, I came across this interesting excerpt from six-figure copywriter, Mindy Tyson-McHorse, and thought it would be good to share here. Some really great lessons for those still on the road to financial freedom. Read on…

Admit It: You’re Already An Entrepreneur

If you’ve found yourself fretting lately about how far away your goals seem and how hard it is to get started, take a step back for a moment. Look at what you have accomplished.

Honestly, not a lot of people have the guts to do what you’re doing. For one, you’ve stepped up and said, “Hey, I’ve got what it takes!” You won’t settle for a status quo lifestyle.

Instead, you recognize there’s more to life than just “getting by” and you’ve put yourself in a position to not only enjoy but command your reality.

Plus, you’ve got all the makings of a great entrepreneur. After all, you get to:

• Do what you most enjoy
• Determine how you spend your time
• Take charge of your money
• Choose the people with whom you work
• Become a known expert
• Control your schedule
• Decide who gets access to you
• Be perceived as a visionary
• Be admired by people who feel “stuck” in their jobs
• Have the freedom to follow your passions

Entrepreneurs aren’t just born. The qualities you need to be successful can be developed through hard work and application. You can cultivate what it takes to succeed just as you can resign yourself to working for someone else the rest of your life. [end]

Which will you choose?
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Mindy is a working mom who earns six figures writing copy from home. For more details about her journey to financial freedom on her own terms, click here…

Join us in the comments to tell us about your journey and what inspires you to keep going…

Being Thankful For Where You Are Right Now

RatRace — Sun, 08 May 2011 15:43:39 +0000

Be Thankful

Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don’t know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you’re tired and weary,
because it means you’ve made a difference.

It’s easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings.

— Author Unknown

The Attributes of Love…

RatRace — Mon, 02 May 2011 17:13:53 +0000

“Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French Fries without making them give you any of theirs.”
Chrissy – age 6

Surefire Method To Predict Your Financial Future

RatRace — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 05:03:44 +0000

Formal education will earn you a living, self-education will make you a fortune.

- Jim Rohn

Dare To Dream

RatRace — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:15:27 +0000

“Many of us play small because we do not allow ourselves to dream. We trap ourselves in reality and never dare to go beyond what we can see with our eyes. Imagination lifts us beyond average by giving us a vision of life that surpasses what we are experiencing currently. Dreams infuse our spirit with energy and spur us on to greatness.”

— John C. Maxwell