PART II
Your Action Plan
Before we unpack the action plan, it’s important to remember what to focus on. The previous chapter talked about gaining a clear understanding of why you want to double your income and build financial security outside of your current career. The action plan is quite simple, but as in any worthy endeavor, you will run into roadblocks.
The biggest battle you will fight is within yourself. You battle your thoughts and in some cases years of thinking that you are not talented enough, good-looking enough, or smart enough to achieve great results in your life. Our beliefs guide our decisions and behavior, and many times these limiting beliefs begin to form at a very young age.
Henry Ford said, “If you think you can do a thing or think you can’t do a thing, you’re right.”
Think about the words you choose very carefully, especially when you talk to yourself. Many people tear themselves apart in their heads every day and fail to realize that they are acting as their own worst enemy. Rather than saying, “I’m not sure that is possible,” try saying, “With a little time and effort, I can accomplish anything.”
Everyone has hard times, everyone has things that don’t go his or her way, and everyone experiences setbacks. But for every person on earth who experiences these things, you can find another who has battled back from similar circumstances. A worthwhile dream or goal will always come with a price. You are not alone in your desire to improve your life and your family’s ...
