The Contrarian Millionaire How to Distinguish Between Myths, Realities
Author: Claude W. Diamond J.D.

Claude Intro: If you think I was a little outrageous and controversial
in
prior issues of Success Stories(C) prepare yourself because I am
downright
contrarian in this issue. Why, you may ask, do I choose this style or
technique for getting my point across? It's because someone better tell
you
the truth about getting to your financial goals and personal freedom in
life
before it's too late and you wake up wondering how you are going to pay
for
your prune flavored granola. It's another year in a new Millennium and
unless you have the DNA to live forever, you better make something
happen
NOW. I wasted years of my life, tons of money and sleepless nights
worrying about how to pay the cable bill. Of the success techniques
taught
today 98% are archaic, lack common sense or are not practical in the
21st
Century. I think it's time someone sorted facts from fiction. It's ok
to
disagree or even get mad at me, but what follows worked for me and many
of
my Mentees. Perhaps they may work for you, too. Get ready for Myths,
Realities & The Truths of Success


Myth: You must create a positive mental attitude.
Reality: You can chant personal affirmations to the bathroom mirror
'til
the cows come home and it
won't matter. Your brain is too smart to be fooled by cheap tricks;
conscience or unconscience. You are kidding yourself if you think
that
repetitious, fortune cookie slogans will make a difference especially
when
you had a crummy day. C'mon, you're smarter than the gurus who sell
this
junk.
Truth: The way to a great and positive attitude is to make the good
stuff happen. How do you do this? You gotta have some guts and get off
your
butt; make something happen. You won't believe squat until you just do
it.
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Myth: Patience is a virtue. Take it one day at a time.
Reality: It sounds great except nothing ever gets accomplished. You get
distracted, overwhelmed, sidetracked. You die broke and unfulfilled.
Unless
you plan to live forever, you better get a little scared and get
moving
"yesterday"!
Truth: Impatience is the best thing you can possess because it
will make you get off your butt and do something today. Be impatient,
get
a
little mad at yourself. Don't wait for things to happen, make them
happen!
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Myth: You can get everything in life by helping the
other guy get what he wants.
Reality: After he gets what he wants, he usually can't even remember
your
name.
Truth: It's ok to want to help others
as long as you keep your goals, purpose and profits in focus. Don't be
the
world's nicest, most giving poor person. Place a value on your
products,
services, time, knowledge and go to the bank while still helping others
get
what they need.
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Myth: Hard work is necessary for success.
Reality: Workaholics aren't happy people and
either burn out or reach an early grave. They miss out on the most
important
parts of life. Getting up early to sit in commuter traffic and
discovering
that your kids think you're their visiting Uncle because they only see
you
on weekends is not success! Hard work does not equate with happiness &
financial success. I have seen people work hard, but not get anywhere.
There comes a point of diminishing returns when more work equals less
production, greater frustration and burnout. There is more to life!
Truth: Heck, work smart. I work in order to make the money to enjoy
life
and have
freedom. Working hard must be tempered/balanced with working smart and
going
to the bank. You can do the stuff that's really important.
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Myth: Knowledge is Power.
Reality: I can't begin to tell you how many broke smart people I
have met.
Truth: It is the implementation of your knowledge which is
important. You can attend all the success seminars, read all the books
and
listen to all the tapes, but if you're too scared to use the stuff,
what's
the point?
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Myth: There are more business opportunities than ever to find your
success. Reality: There are more stupid ways to lose your money than
ever
before. How many people have tried to sell you a bottle of .00
shampoo
with their own secret tofu formulation from the planet Zongo or get you
to fill your garage with overpriced water filters?
Truth: The Secret of Success is writing a book on
"The Secrets of Success"! Please see The Mentor(C) pgs 7 & 8. (Relax,
it's
just my way of having fun at my own expense!) You must find your
passion
and
fun in life so you can be self motivated. Offer people value so you are
proud of what you're selling and they will come back for more and bring
you
referrals. Always keep the bank in mind so you make a substantial
upfront
profit in your endeavors.
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Myth: A good education and a good job with a good company will always
bring financial security and rewards!
Reality: Your degree from "Illustrious University" will not guarantee
you
any more income than the professor who taught you. Once you do get a
job
you will spend the next 5 to 10 years paying back your college loan
until
you get the bright idea to go back and get a graduate or doctorate
degree.
Truth: Your boss (the owners) had the guts to start their
own business and make the money so they could hire you. The best road
to
success is to have your own home business. Working from home while
sitting
at your desk in your shorts, sipping hot Mango tea (caffeine free)
while
making money, is a fine life. Why not You?
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Myth: Walking on hot coals will help you to get past your self imposed
limitations and fears.
Reality: Silly gimmicks don't work! All you will get is a hot foot
and a 2nd degree burn!
Truth: You are in control of you. If you want it, then do it or
forget
it!
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Myth: You can't have it all. (Man, do I get ticked off when I hear
people
say this!)
Reality: Success can be attained by anyone who is willing to pay the
price.
The price is quite costly, but definitely worth it to many of us. Too
many
accept mediocrity as their standard. Complacency is the death of your
dreams.
Truth: You can have it all, however, life is too short to waste it.
Having it all means that the life you have is good because money is no
longer an issue. Once the money problem is gone from your life you have
the
time to do the things that are important.
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Myth: A true entrepreneur can pull himself up by his own bootstraps
and
can do it alone.
Reality: It can be done, but it takes longer, many mistakes and
setbacks
are
made and it costs more.
Truth: Learn from someone who has made it. Learn from and emulate a
doer,
get a Mentor!








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