DAY 5: A Fist Full of Dollars

A Fist Full of Dollars and A Few Dollars More are great movies but not a great way to live financially. With my new pursuit of prosperity and business success I'm starting to realize that I have to let go...let go of my past thinking and habits. Isn't it strange how we humans get attached to doing things a certain way even when it isn't good for us. We know we should floss but we don't. We should say no to a second helping of cake but we just can't resist. And we think maybe five drinks is excessive but say to ourselves "it's Friday night."  

As for me, I can't keep holding onto to money with a tight fist; scared to lose it, scared it will never come back. The same is true of becoming a entrepreneur, I have to let go of the idea of a regular 9-5 salary position with "security".

I have to COMMIT to SUCCESS both financially and emotionally. The definition of the word commit is "to devote oneself unreservedly." This means holding absolutely nothing back; giving 100% of everything to achieving your goals. No excuses, no ifs, ands or buts...

This can be applied to many areas of life. If you want to meet a great guy, then you commit to saying no to all the temporary temptations and losers. You make different choices! You give 100%, you act differently to get different results, because whatever you were doing before was getting you what you didn't want. You stay the course until you meet Mr. Right. You let go of old dating rituals, thoughts, and insecurities. It's do or die time. You are committed! 

I have made a decision to be prosperous, debt free and a successful entrepreneur but have I committed? 

I want to commit but how do I commit? I make different choices to get different results. I let got of my old ways.

1. I no longer believe in just getting by "paycheck to paycheck." That's no way to live.
2. I let go of my fears. Fears that there isn't a enough money to go around. Fears that my needs won't be met.
3. I release my fear that I will fail.
4. I no longer believe that I can't finish what I started. 
5. I stop believing that the past dictates the future.
6. I let go of the belief that I can only achieve a certain amount of success within my social and economic circle. 
7. I no longer say to myself, "This is how it's always going to be." 

So how do I unclench my fist around those sweaty dollar bills? ACTION!!!

COMMITMENT IS DEMONSTRATED THROUGH ACTION. 

Write a list of things you want and then do something about it! JUST DO IT!

THINKING breeds fear, ACTION OVERCOMES IT.

My white knuckles are letting loose as I commit to change, as I commit to success. 

"Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy."

~ Dale Carnegie

It is my belief that successful people are just as afraid as the rest of us but instead of running away, stalling or avoiding what they fear, they step toward it. They throw a punch. They slay the dragon. 

We must do what is counter intuitive until it is intuitive.  Once we've conquered the dragon, it won't have mattered that we wet our pants while doing it. 

"Decide that you want it more than you are afraid of it."

~ Bill Cosby

So what to do...

1.  Commit to killing the dragon. It's either him or you, and you're not going home without his head in your hands. 
2. Release old habits and thoughts.
3. Trust yourself and realize that you are adequate for any situation.
4. ACT NOW! Take small steps everyday.
5. Don't be afraid to make mistakes or pee in your pants along the way.

Now off with his head! 

References:  http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Millionaire-Mind-Mastering-Wealth/dp/0060763280