Past Entries
24.08.10
Today I met with one of the wealthiest men I know and he gave me some advice about wealth, business and life so I thought I would share it with you:
1. Spend less than you earn.
2. Learn about the value of compound interest.
3. Only invest in what you know.
4. Buy property in an area close to where you live and understand the market.
5. Don’t sell property unless you are using the money to fund a superior property or have a better use for the money in a superior investment.
6. There is no quick money and if there seems to be ignore it.
7. Only buy what you can afford.
8. Success takes time.
9. Nurture relationships, as much of his success has come from long standing relationships.
10. Always make decisions based on high integrity otherwise don’t make them.
I spoke with this man for approx 2 hours and the conversation was inspirational. He would be worth many billions of dollars and has no debt. He just purchased another prime property recently for $100,000,000 and paid cash. Now that’s real wealth!
It was one of the best meetings of my life.
I learnt more about wealth in those 2 hours than I have learnt in many years.
Just goes to show how important mentors are in your life!
18.08.10
Hi Everyone,
Here’s a sales website you might find useful.
Lots of good things on there.
10.08.10
Quick tip: The best way to remember someone’s name when you first meet them is to say their name twice, back to them straight after they say their name.
For instance: When they say Hi my name is Sam, then you say….. Hi Sam it’s great to meet you….. (Then use their name in a sentence again immediately) Sam have you been on the Coast for long?
Then if you can use their name one more time (if possible) in another sentence or question (all within the first couple of minutes of meeting them) then you will remember clients/associates names most of the time.
The key is to repeat their name back to them at least two times within the first minute or so.
20.07.10
Just been thinking this morning about the many people I have seen achieve great levels of success and it’s interesting that most of them either love what they do or are really interested in becoming great at it. It seems that a huge amount of energy is derived from that focus and I think it’s the energy or excitement that drives you more than mind power alone. Becoming great at something does take continued focus and effort and I think that’s why so few achieve people achieve great heights of success because they lose that focus or that excited feeling that kept them interested in the beginning and from what I’ve seen that seems to be the crucial link….. That magnetic energy is what fuels success. I think that’s why so many people say it’s important to do what you love because energetically it does something to you, it provides a fountain of unstoppable energy when you are enthused about something. When what you are doing just becomes a job or a means to an end it almost shuts your energy off like a tap and you will never reach your true potential, which is a waste. Life is about success and achieving all that you set your mind to. That’s the beauty about being here on Earth you have the opportunity to follow your dreams and desires and if you really think about it why would you sell yourself short. Live life with no regrets, follow what your heart is telling you and you will find what drives or enthuses you and when you do great heights of success will be yours!
Enjoy your day.
Mat
25.06.10
Tips for optimum energy:
Go to bed early
Rise early
Eat lots of grains, fruit, vegetables and wholefoods
Eat meat sparingly (a little more during Winter)
Refrain from alcohol and drugs
Ensure you have a good relationship with your partner
Get 30 mins of sun a day
Drink water as much as you feel necessary
Walk at least 30-60 minutes a day for exercise
Remove the toxic relationships or clients from your life
Think great thoughts as much as possible
Laugh as much as you can
Simple tips that can make a very big difference in your life!
28.05.10
Here is a great email I recieved the other day……
THE SITUATION
In Washington , DC , at a Metro Station, on a cold January morning in 2007, this man with a violin played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, approximately 2,000 people went through the station, most of them on their way to work. After about 3 minutes, a middle-aged man noticed that there was a musician playing. He slowed his pace and stopped for a few seconds, and then he hurried on to meet his schedule.
About 4 minutes later:
The violinist received his first dollar. A woman threw money in the hat and, without stopping, continued to walk.
At 6 minutes:
A young man leaned against the wall to listen to him, then looked at his watch and started to walk again.
At 10 minutes:
A 3-year old boy stopped, but his mother tugged him along hurriedly. The kid stopped to look at the violinist again,
But the mother pushed hard and the child continued to walk, turning his head the whole time.
This action was repeated by several other children, but every parent – without exception – forced their children to move on quickly.
At 45 minutes:
The musician played continuously. Only 6 people stopped and listened for a short while.
About 20 gave money but continued to walk at their normal pace. The man collected a total of $32.
After 1 hour:
He finished playing and silence took over. No one noticed and no one applauded. There was no recognition at all.
No one knew this, but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the greatest musicians in the world. He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written, with a violin worth $3.5 million dollars.
Two days before, Joshua Bell sold-out a theater in Boston where the seats averaged $100 each to sit and listen to him play the same music.
This is a true story. Joshua Bell, playing incognito in the D.C. Metro Station, was organized by the Washington Post
As part of a social experiment about perception, taste and people’s priorities.
This experiment raised several questions:
In a common-place environment, at an inappropriate hour, do we perceive beauty?
If so, do we stop to appreciate it?
Do we recognize talent in an unexpected context?
One possible conclusion reached from this experiment could be this:
If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world,
Playing some of the finest music ever written, with one of the most beautiful instruments ever made . . .
How many other things are we missing as we rush through life?
