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Developing A Mindset For Prosperity
By: Randy Gage
Issue: March 2010

How can some people feel comfortable spending $5,000 a month for fresh flowers, while others hesitate to spend that much on a car? Why do some people earn $25,000 a year, while others pay 10 times that for their annual country club membership?

It has to do with their mindset for prosperity. And mindset is a fascinating thing … it doesn’t just come into play for the things you buy. It also dramatically affects how you view your earning and profit potential. It determines what you believe you can accomplish. And what you expect from your relationships. What’s interesting is that your money mindset will be pretty consistent with the way you view other forms of prosperity.

People have a chance at unlimited income potential. But no one actually thinks “unlimited.” If they have been making $20,000 a year, they equate unlimited income with earning $30,000 or $40,000 a year. If they are used to taking home $65,000, they think unlimited is making $100,000. And if they are used to being paid $100,000 annually, then they probably envision about $200,000.

The degree they see “unlimited” in money terms will be consistent with how they view their prospects in health, relationships and their career. Also interesting is how people’s consciousness can expand. That’s what has to happen for you to develop a prosperous mindset. It is a continuous process that never stops.

You start out thinking that $75 is an outrageous amount to pay for a floral arrangement. Gradually you begin to see the beauty of a $150 arrangement. Then you think it would be nice to have fresh flowers delivered to your home each week. Next thing you know, you’re spending $1,500 a week on fresh flowers and loving it because you appreciate the beauty it brings into your world.

Could you spend $10,000 on a purse, a pair of shoes or a beautiful coat? Can you see yourself spending $15,000 for a first-class seat, instead of $700 in coach? Do you believe you could spend $450,000 for a painting or a sculpture for your home?

Of course things are relative. If you make $20,000 a year, it would be crazy to spend $10,000 on a purse. But then again why would you make $20,000 a year when you could earn so much more?

Creating true prosperity consciousness is about expanding your vision. Abundant people see opportunity. They never think something is too good to be true. They expect good things.

People with prosperity consciousness are dreamers. They imagine a better way, then work to make it a reality. More importantly, they don’t buy in to the negative and erroneous beliefs around them. When they are told something is too difficult or impossible, they simply smile at the thought. They are not easily swayed with the cowardly cautions of the crowd.

The crowd is not lying. They honestly believe that things can’t be done. They don’t know the difference between facts and beliefs.

You probably developed your beliefs about money by the time you were 10 years old and have carried them into adulthood. For most people these are very limiting beliefs. The good news is these beliefs can be changed. It means expanding your prosperity consciousness.

Instead of thinking what is “realistic,” you must dream about what you really want. Activities such as driving through wealthy neighborhoods, studying vacation brochures and reading luxury magazines expand the window through which you see the world and help you develop a larger prosperity consciousness.

When your prosperity consciousness expands, your subconscious mind works to make your dreams come true. It creates confidence, drive and ambition. Your beliefs change and you begin to attract more prosperity in your life.

But it all starts with mindset.

Randy Gage has been called “the Millionaire Messiah.” A former high school dropout, he rose from a minimum wage dishwasher to become a multimillionaire. He is the author of seven books on success, including his latest, “Why You’re DUMB, SICK & BROKE … And How To Get SMART, HEALTHY & RICH!” To find more about Randy, go to: www.RandyGage.com.