Nobody Is Going To Do It for You

In my life I have come to the conclusion of absolutely knowing just a few things for sure. One of those things is that you just can’t make anyone do anything they don’t want to do. Even if they tell you that they want to do it. I hear so many people say that they want to become wealthy but rarely are they ever willing to do the work that comes with becoming wealthy.

I have found that the difference for some people on My Street is understanding the difference between motivation and inspiration. Motivation is temporary external pressure that you feel. An example would be when a boss tells you that you need to do something or you will be fired. Inspiration is a more permanent and intense form of personal pressure. You take on a project at work because you really want to and you want to show everyone how good you really can be. Most people are self-deceived in believing that they are inspired when in reality they are just motivated for a short time. That is why I am not a big fan of motivational speakers. I have learned throughout the years that motivational speakers are excellent at manipulating your emotions to get you to quickly buy their products which eventually end up collecting dust on your shelf somewhere. Becoming wealthy requires applied knowledge, persistency, and time. You are going to have to fight your inner demons and find the courage, self-determination, and faith to do whatever it takes (as long as “whatever it takes” falls within your own moral compass).

Here are few other principles that if applied can change the direction of your life:

My Street Money Principle 1: Wealthy people make the time to focus on their core strengths and delegate or manage their weaknesses. The problem is that very few people ever take the time to reflect about what unique capabilities they can use to bring value to themselves and the people around them.

My Street Money Principle 2: Don’t just think about your goals, write them down. Academic studies have proven that people who write down their goals have a higher percentage of achieving them than those who don’t. Most people on My Street blame being too busy to do this. Don’t be too busy to create the life of your dreams!

My Street Money Principle 3: Create a circle a support. A circle of support is a list of people in your life that want you to succeed. They are the people who help you express your full potential. They can be your spouse, parents, your baby sitter, your accountant, attorney, etc. You can go to my website www.louisbarajas.com to download a free Circle of Support form that I use with the people on My Street.

The problem isn’t knowing these principles, the problem is applying these principles to reach your preferred future. Remember, nobody is going to do it for you.