RAISING STANDARDS AND FINANCIAL ADVANCEMENT

 Anthony Robbins made a statement in his great book called Awaken The Giant Within. He said companies, societies and individuals transform when they raise their standards. When one reads about men and women who have changed the world at a certain point they raised their personal standards. They wanted to get more out of life and therefore they had to alter their expectations. These include Dr. Washington Carver who invented over 100 patents for potato. This was a son of a slave who studied under very difficult circumstances , sometimes using a candle. Oprah Winfrey who was molested at a young age but had that dream that one day she would be rich and famous. Dr. Myles Munroe of Bahamas Faith Ministries who was born in a poor family but read the Bible and it changed his life. By the time of his death he was an advisor to presidents around the world and a leading author. What about Dr. Ben Carson who was always the last in class but with hard work he became a neurosurgeon.

How is raising personal standards related to financial advancement. In my survey of a number of books on financial advancement I have found out that mindset change is emphasized. Harv Eker in his book called Secrets of  A Millionaire Mind noted that each person has a financial blue print and rich and successful people always think long term. It means that with dedication and determination every person has the potential and capacity to alter their financial circumstances. So many times we leave our fate to external circumstances. However life will always be tough. In fact Dr. Robert Schuller wrote a book called Tough Times Never Last But Tough People Do.

Raising standards enables us to seek advice from financial experts well knowing that we all make mistakes and it is important to ask the right people and the right questions. More still people who raise their standards tend to associate with successful people who can advise them on better ways to make and invest money. Such people never assume that they know everything. They are humble enough to learn from every experience including their mistakes. They know that there is no limit to self improvement and have a curious mindset.

HOW TO ELEVATE OUR FINANCIAL DECISIONS 

1.Have a long term view towards your finances

2. Associate with successful people

3.Live within your means

4. Invest in personal development

5.Develop a budget

6.Track expenses

7.Research before you invest

Each and every person has standards. However those people with clear standards tend to follow them and exceed their expectations including in their finances.


Phillip Kiryowa

Personal Finance Coach(CPC)

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