How to Overcome Laziness
In one of my previous posts, I tackled about overcoming fear. Today, it’s time to tackle on how to overcome laziness.
Busy people are often the laziest. Busyness is a form of avoidance. If you stay busy you can avoid some of the things you don’t want to face—like exercising, or taking care of your wealth.
What’s the cure for laziness?
Kiyosaki says a little greed. Isn’t greed bad? Too much of it, yes. An excess of anything is bad. The fact is, however, that all of us secretly harbor a desire to have new or exciting things. We’ve been told by our parents and others to suppress that desire. We’ve been made to feel guilty about it. How many children have asked a parent for something and gotten the response, “Do you think I’m made of money?” In truth, guilt is worse than greed. Guilt stifles dreams.
When we stop saying “Life is too hectic to change it” and say, instead, “It’s time to exit this rat race and find new ways to earn wealth,” we begin to cure ourselves of our busy laziness.
The Rich Dad of Kiyosaki used to say, “The phrase ‘I don’t want’ holds the key to your success.” Kiyosaki saw what he meant when he got into real estate and quickly learned that he didn’t want to fix toilets. By finding a property manager who could fix toilets, he was freed up to buy a lot more real estate. And as a result, his cash flow increased.
Go ahead, be greedy, if that’s what your heart is telling you to do. But don’t overdo it to the point that you are doing illegal things. Persevere and work hard. Make a list of what you really want, and don’t limit it according to someone else’s idea of what you shouldn’t have—be truthful with yourself.
When your list is complete, step back and appraise it. Don’t ask yourself whether you can afford the things on your list, but rather how you can afford them. This fresh appraisal will create a stronger mind and a more dynamic spirit, helping you to shed your lazy ways. I suggest that everytime you feel lazy, take a look on your list and think of ways on how can you afford it. Most of all, TAKE ACTION and don’t be a couch potato!
As and end, I would like to leave another Rich Dad Tip:
“The words ‘I can’t afford it’ close your mind, while the words, ‘How can I afford it?’ open your mind. The human spirit is powerful—it knows it can do anything.”
Source: Robert Kiyosaki’s Coaching Program
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November 7th, 2009 at 6:52 am
I had never thought of that, but I see the point. I will take this into account in future.
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November 7th, 2009 at 8:45 am
This statement hit me right in my face, ouch! But it makes me see the reality that I thought do not exist. Very helpful post.
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November 7th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
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November 7th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
The article is “Lazy Blogger Will Never be Successful“.
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November 9th, 2009 at 12:41 am
You asked me to comment on our financial path. Ours was quite traditional, very hard work and very frugal living. But as I look around at our circle of friends, which include both entrepreneurs and fellow professional lawyers and doctors, the entrepreneurs are WAY ahead in sheer net worth.
And looking back, I think we may have not thought big enough. It is only now, when we interact with so many successful business people our own age, that I see it IS doable to accomplish amazing things. And I’m in the process of starting my own company. The fact you are doing so much “big thinking” in your twenties is impressive. I suspect you will achieve a lot.
I liked your article about being busy as being lazy. There is something to that and I think I’ll file that concept away in my mind to mull over.
Best wishes on your journey. You’re FAR ahead of the pack to be where you are already. Just keep doing good, helping others, and keeping your goals right in front of you and there are no limits. Eileen
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