Why Can't I Get Ahead?

Simple questions, one that is on a lot of peoples minds today. Well the answer to this simple question can be answered by the person you see every morning in the mirror, you!

This is a straight as I can make it, you are the reason why you can't get ahead, not your parents, the place you live, the people you know, the lack of education you have. No none of these things are the reason, the reason is you. Your thinking, your choices that is the reason you are where you are at today. Wait, don't get mad, it can be fixed. And I hope my words will help you to do that.

I have heard it said that if you dont like where you are in life today then change, what you think, what you read, what you listen to, the people you hang around with, and you will change your world.

So the first thing you have to do is, Change the way you think, (Read The power of positive thinking, Dr. N.V. Peale) this is a great book that helped me change my thinking and got me on a more positive path.

You have to change your habit, did you ask yourself this question on Why can't I get ahead because of a money issue? If so, here is the key to getting ahead, SAVING MONEY! You are thinking OK, easy said, but you need to think for a moment and look at how much money you have coming in and what is going out?

Start with a saving envelope, start with as little as 5 dollars a week, that is less than a dollar a day, that will give you 5X52 = $260.00 which is a start. I would recommend reading (Dave Ramsey Total Money Makeover (www.daveramsey.com)) This book has helped me and I believe it can help anyone who has an open mind and willness to change.

Next, Stop buying on credit, stop buying liabilities (things that dont make you money), Pay off your debts, get on a budget and start the savings we just talked about.

Doing these things along with reading the books I have said today will help you, Dave has a great way to start a budget in his book. Also look for a Finanicial Peace Univ. class at a local church, this is a great class on managing money and getting out of debt (Also from Dave Ramsey).

So if you want to get ahead, start by believing in yourself, stop the negative thoughts and focus on the positive, good things. It is written that what we focus on is what we attract to us, so focus on the positive, focus on getting out of debt and living a fun and happy life. With that and a solid habit of savings there will come a day when you will be able to live like no one else.

Remember success and fortune do not come overnight, but by the stong dedication to working, saving and living a good life!

May your days be blessed with Positive Thoughts, and may your nights be filled with Peaceful Dreams!