I guess a lot of it depends on the person. Some enjoy making money more than they do having time and with others it is the exact opposite. They could care less about money as long as they have the time to do what they want. In my mind, the obvious answer is time. Time is always more important. You can always get more money….but you can’t ever get more time. You have a specific amount of time that you are here on this earth in existence. Now what are you doing with it?

Is it possible to have both, time and money? What would life be like then? Perfect? It is always said that money will not make you happy. I agree on that 100%. The only thing that can make you happy is you. But money sure is a helpful tool in having that ideal life. All those vacations you dream of, that car, the house, the kids, all cost money. You must first become happy, then use money to make those dreams become a reality.

Rich people use money to buy time. They realize two things, time = money, and that, money = time. Money has serious leverage in whether or not you are doing what you want to with your time. Do you really want to be at work making a wage? What do you want to do with your time. There are only 24 hours in a day. Who owns those hours and that day? You do! Not your boss, your brother, sister, mother. You own every second of your day and what you do with that is up to you. If you are going in to work tomorrow, it is because you choose to. Use your creative power and create your life the way you want it. It’s that simple.

Just a small note to add to the last post, I was speaking of being a creator of your day. You own your day and can make of it whatever you want to. I forgot to address this topic to those of you who are men, and are married. This applies to you part of the time. You can become a creator of your day…..with the permission of your wife! My wife may not find it so humorous but I have a point to make with this also. There is a reason for this and for marriage.

Marriage between husband and wife is divine. When a man and a woman are bound in the bonds of marriage, you become part of something sacred, special and above this world. It is more than just a physical relationship, it is a covenant between the couple and God. In this lies a sacred responsibility to confide in one another and to act as a unit. Trust and complete fidelity are essential to the success in this relationship. If you are successful in family life, you will be successful in business because it takes effort, commitment, passion, and time. If you are as devoted to family as you are to your professional career, there is nothing that will get in your way.

Have you ever met someone who you know makes a lot of money? What is their countenance usually like? When they walk into a room they usually light up the place with their energy level don’t they? When they speak they are bold and confident and are usually happy. Instead of dreading the next day they look forward to it with new excitement. People are uplifted by their presence.

Now, compare that to someone who is poor and knows he is poor and can’t concentrate on anything else but being poor. They usually droop their head a little, have a very low energy about them, and lack a little in the self confidence arena. You can usually tell the difference between someone who is successful and someone who is not. Now, we all know that money cannot make you happy, but it sure is a useful tool in helping out with your current circumstance.

This idea applies directly to the BE-DO-HAVE principle. In order to have the things you want in life, you must first be the person you want to be. But how do you duplicate the level of energy a successful person operates with? I think that in order to have the level of energy I speak of, you must get crystal clear on your goals to the point you feel they are already here. Get so clear on them that you can almost smell the leather in your new car, or read the numbers on your bank statement. Then will you be able to duplicate the level of energy you will need to completely fulfill the “Be” part of this principle. Operate as though you are already successful and success will come easier to you.

Remember: Success = high energy!

I had a conversation with a gentleman the other day who triggered the thought process for this blog. The guy I spoke with had such a zeal for life. I was inspired. I love meeting people for many reasons and when you find someone who is on the same wavelength and thinks the same way that you do, it uplifts.

When he was in an elevator one day he overheard two people saying the retirement age may be moved to 72 instead of staying at 65. They went on talking about how they could hardly wait until they hit retirement age. One had another 25 yrs before he would reach that age. You know what? You might as well just roll over and die! This would be most of the 97% of the population that I speak of on my home page. With this frame of mind, how can you have any type of joy or hope? Instead of started the day just hoping it will end soon, I look to each new day as opportunity. In my opinion, life is too short. I don’t have enough time to accomplish the things I would like to in a day. Sleep is something that is necessary to see the next day.

If you share this same type of mind frame with me, then I have an opportunity to share with you that will pay you big. The ones who arrive to work at 7:58 AM and watch the clock until 4:59 PM are not thinking outside the box. There is much to be grateful for and much to look forward to in life. Live it with passion and live it based on your own choices, not a time clock.

What is the importance of a testimony and why should you even share it with others? When you begin to have success in business, experience in religion and in life, why should you share that with others. What is the benefit to you and to others you share that with?

In the law, testimony is a form of evidence that is obtained from a witness who makes a solemn statement or declaration of fact.

In religion, testimony generally involves an inward belief or outward profession of faith or of personal religious experience. In some religions many adherents testify as a profession of their faith, often to a congregation of believers. In Christianity, testifying is also referred to as “bearing one’s testimony,” and often involves the sharing of personal experience—ranging from a simple anecdote to an account of personal revelation—followed by a statement of belief that has been confirmed by this experience. Christians in general use the term “testify” or “to give your testimony” to mean “the story of how you became a Christian.”

Share your testimony

Basically, a testimony is your proof. Until you have proof, you operate on faith alone or some type of belief. Others operate off of other people’s testimonies. This is alright at first, but one must eventually gain his own testimony, or proof. It is your success in whatever field you obtain it in. It is the reason you are doing what you do and will continue to do so for years to come. It has a lot to do with your “WHY” and is directly tied to your faith. It is the fire behind your conviction and drives you forward. And the only way to make it grow…..is to share it with others. Just as you gain more by teaching others, you also gain more by sharing your testimony with others. If you do this, your testimony will grow stronger every time you do so.

Let me share my testimonial with you about my results I have experienced in this business. I come from working in a very negative industry. I was earning about $36k/year and was tired of my lifestyle. Amy, my wife, answered an ad on the internet and we got started in this business in March of 2005. Since then, we have learned so much about our potential in the world of business and have adapted many new principles into our lives that have had a huge effect on our bank account, and lives in general. For instance, the Law of Attraction has had a profound influence on what we think about. I have made more in a month than I have in 6 months working a job and I work only a fraction of the time. We work when we want to, take a vacation every other month, and do it all together as a family. This is what life is all about and this is my testimony.

So, in conclusion and in relation to a testimony of your success in business, I will change the quote, “the story of how you became a Christian,” to, “the story of how you became a Successful Entrepreneur!”

I live in a rural area with a population of maybe 150k people. It is a growing place where new buildings are always being constructed and the promotion of new businesses is always in the air. Out of all the commercial construction, most of the new structures are office buildings that at times, stay empty for quite some time. It seems that a new business opens here every week if not more often. Not all of them make it. In fact, most of them go out of business and I think I have a pretty good idea why.

The other day, Amy and I were driving through town and noticed two businesses that had gone under. One business was a scrap booking/craft business. It had a great location, right there on the highway and possibly a good idea. I think the main reason it was not a success was do to the demand for their certain product. We live in a ski resort community where a lot of the revenue comes from tourists. In my opinion, if I was on vacation, crafts would be the last thing on my mind. The second reason, which is huge, they played the game small. They failed to market their products outside the boundaries of their store. That is something that may be more successful if it were internet based.

The second business that went under was a restaurant. Their location was horrible, to the point that it was barely visible from the highway and they didn’t have a marketing campaign. Number one in business and real estate is location, location, location….and a great marketing campaign. I mean, how long has McDonald’s been around? Is there a soul in this country that has never heard of them? Probably, but they are under the age of one and in diapers. But yet, they still have a very active marketing campaign. For a little contrast, what happened to K-mart? They used to be huge. Ok, Walmart came along and out did them. But, have you seen any K-mart commercials lately? I haven’t.

Number one in business is of course, have a solid business model with a product that will retain it’s value for years to come. The product must speak for itself and be something that will be in demand long into the future of your business. Number two, get the word out there. A great business with a great product is still great, but without a successful marketing plan, won’t make you any money.

I assist people who are searching for a business model that works. I teach the ambitious a Personal Development and lifestyle business that has the two ingredients I just wrote about: A successful business model and product and also a turnkey marketing system. If you have basic people skills, a lot of desire, and a little capital to start, you can be successful in this business and have the potential to live any lifestyle you choose.