Prosperity on Purpose for a Purpose

Whilst everyone seems hell bent on becoming "wealthy" at all costs, the desire to become prosperous has seemed to fall to the background. I see building ones wealth as very one dimensional. It can potentially become a very selfish path if you are not careful.

You see, when you are aiming towards wealth creation, the danger is that you end up becoming single focused. Just like a horse with blinkers on. Your whole effort and focus can tend to be set on what you think will make you and you alone happy. I believe we all need to have a bigger way of thinking which will then lead to a greater impact with what we are doing. That is why I want to show you a different side to wealth creation within this article.

Being prosperous is something that I have always aimed at, not becoming rich! Now I know that there are probably a few people out there reading this article now thinking that I am splitting hairs, but let me explain.

Wealth is all about personal accomplishment from a financial perspective, whereas prosperity is about a holistic approach that also encompasses other people around you as well. It is this perspective that I want to touch on in this article.

We all need to have bigger goals than just for ourselves. Whilst I am a big believer in having the nice cars, the nice house and going on the nice holidays, I am also very big on impacting everyone I come into contact with. As this is a magazine that is aimed at educating people on wealth creation, I want to come from that angle.

I believe that by creating wealth and reaching a level of prosperity, we are able to make a greater impact in the world that we live, as long as our thinking is BIG. What I mean by that is that we all need to ensure that our thinking has stretchmarks.

Just ask yourself one question: What would happen if you reached the financial goals that you have set for yourself?

Would you be happy?

What would you do next?

You see, whilst many people will fall short of their desired outcomes, there is still a lot that they can do to make a huge impact on not only their lives but also others around them.

The biggest principal that I have subscribed over the last 10 years since I started my business was the principal of generosity.

Whilst I know that there may be a few people that will disagree with this next statement, the facts are that there is really only so much money that you can make until you have enough. That being the case don't stop there. There are so many people out in the world today that will never have the opportunities that you and I have. So why not make an impact in brendtheir lives as well?

If you look at some of the worlds richest people, you will see that it is a standard principal that they will give away a percentage of their income to charities or to areas that are in need.

This principal is one that I have always had since I was very young. This is also a principal that I encourage my children to adopt.

The minute we understand that prosperity is about impacting rather than a impressing those around us, you will then start to grow not only from a financial perspective, but also from a human perspective.

We all need to ensure that our success counts for something. We need to make an imprint on the future generations to ensure that they don't end up a self focused generation. So how will they learn? Easy, if they see that our mission in life was to enjoy our success but share it around as well, they will learn by example.

Action vs. Attitude

Lastly, I want to touch on action vs. attitude.

Many of us (me included) go about trying to create our wealth the best way we know how. Whilst we are not doing anything wrong and our actions are proving to be a winning formula, you need to also address our attitude towards that process at the same time.

I see aiming for a higher level of wealth as an action. I see aiming at prosperity as an attitude. There is a small difference but it still is a difference.

There is nothing wrong with aiming for a greater level of wealth for our lives. In fact I would be one of the biggest advocates for this. What I also want you to ponder is make sure you also affect others around you along the way.

Don't wait until you are "rich" before you start sharing your wealth. As my father used to say "if you can't be generous with $10 with your friends, how do you think you will be able to all of a sudden, become generous with $1 million.

Aim for success, set your sights on creating your wealth, but keep your thinking bigger than just what you want out of your success.

Justin Herald started a company in 1995 with only $50 in his pocket. 6 years later the company was turning over $25 million. Having no experience in business, Justin realised that it was up to himself to make his success stick. Successfully retired at 31, Justin is now one of Australia's most sought after motivational and business speakers and the Author of 3 international best selling books with his fourth due out in August 2005. In 2005, Justin was awarded the "international Entrepreneur of the Year" award.

---

How to Increase Your Income Significantly

I would like you to give your full attention to... Read More

Top 5 Areas to Create A Super-Reserve!

Last week, I had the privilege of leading a 4-day... Read More

Part II--The Journey to a State Called Authentic

Are you on the road yet? If not, pony up... Read More

Self-Esteem: The Foundation of All You Achieve

At its core, your sense of self-esteem or self-worth has... Read More

Letting Go Of Wanting Your Own Approval

Ever had a time in your life when those closest... Read More

What is it That You Want, Honey? Discover Wealth and Prosperity with the Angels of Abundance

As you already know, the Angels are here; ready to... Read More

The Art of Loving & Living

The joy of living is in loving. No doubt, only... Read More

So, The Thing Is... We Reap What We Sow

So, the thing is? we reap what we sow.A few... Read More

What is the Key to a Successful Life?

An ideal is not the dream that can never be... Read More

Would You Rather Be Wealthy?

Would you rather be wealthy or poverty-stricken? Not a difficult... Read More

The Monkey And The Spreadsheet

When the mind was fidgety, like a monkeyWhen you felt... Read More

Ending the Internal Conflict

If you read personal growth or self-help books at all,... Read More

Follow Your Passion

The key to a successful life lies in following your... Read More

Complete Self Acceptance

One of the most important parts of Personal Mastery is... Read More

The Pearl Story

I'm going to tell you the story of one of... Read More

To Be Or Not To Be, Visible That Is...

Stepping outside your old limitations and 'out of the box'... Read More

Turn Whats Bothering You Into A Blessing

That which you desire to remove from your life is... Read More

Creating Your Future

The questions of life may call to you. You may... Read More

Your Mind is a Battlefield

Every person should enjoy life in abundance and prosperity, but... Read More

No Ifs, Ands Or Buts

If we could choose right now, this moment, how we... Read More

The Beast

What does one do when one is too old, too... Read More

You Too Can Have Charisma

Do you know anyone that everyone seems to be drawn... Read More

Appreciation Attracts Prosperity

Did you know that appreciation is one of the most... Read More

What Will It Cost You?

What will it cost you if you don't do it?Everyone... Read More

Afloat on A Sea of Abundance

In the days of the mighty sailing ships, when brave... Read More

Be Not Afraid of Greatness

Have you noticed how the workplace seems to be a... Read More

Courage To Be Someone New

Have you ever felt paralyzed or crippled by fear? As... Read More

Gratitude: 11 Universal Laws for ThanksLiving

The Law of ThanksgivingIt's easy to be grateful around the... Read More

The Art of Possibility

"Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams.... Read More

On Uniqueness

Is being special or unique a property of an object... Read More

The Powerful Mastermind Team

Your Access to AchievementA few years ago I read the... Read More

Grab Their Attention

In the movie, "The Player" during a scene at a... Read More

Do You Have Your Best Life?

For many years I had a good life. My illness... Read More