Thanks Robert, Have a young man that is almost finished with his helo training and I was worried. Loved the helocopter crash stories and hope to share the momentum with him, minus the crashes. This young man married my daughter and we have been putting money into his home,inherited from his grandparents,and rehabbing their nest. My daughter loves to paint, both artwork & houses as needed, she's good. I need to get back into my RE investing. Thank for the kick. I needed to hear about the momentum to keep at my passion. Between my daughter's wedding and my work in nursing and illness in the family, I let life events kick me off track.
Several things have impressed me with this story, but the one that stands out is the comment about "most people worry themselves out of success and never gain momentum"...my dear dad always wanted to start a restaurant, but too "afraid" to fail or lose, but he did have 5 wonderful children that are sucesses in small ways...I think he wanted to make sure we all had an education first and foremost and he never realized his own dreams and I don't want to be afraid to fail, but he instilled in all of us to SAVE, SAVE, SAVE...so I must shake my head when I "hear" him ...thanks Robert, my own brother served in the Navy on the gunner boats in Da Nang..so scary for me not knowing if I would ever see him again!!!!
I have lost my momentum when I have decided to follow secnd University instead of an MBA. I was young and I didn't know how important is to follow a line and a scope in life. I din't recoverded yet but after ten years I have deceided that this year I will start that MBA.
In 2003, I have read ''Reach Dad, poor Dad'' and imediately I have deceided to become an atrepreneur, this was the momentum I won. I want to thank to Richard once again for his indirect help.
Sometimes the shortest stories are the ones with the deeper effects. The one about Donald´s Tuxedo (so I will remember it)is great and reflects some "crossroads" in my life. Remembering "Donald's Tuxedo" will help me new crossroads. Thank you Robert.
Thanks for the story, Donald’s Story was good, but yours Robert made the largest impression on me.
First Thank you so very much for serving and protecting our freedom so we can be here to talk about Freedom. I am glad you survived to tell your story.
I have managed to crash and burn during this crisis in the Real estate business. But during all the foreclosures I was going through, I managed to Purchase a Coal Supply business for no money down and just made payments from cash flow. I bought the company in April 2007 just prior to the $4.00 gallon for heating oil in the summer of 2008. I looked like a genius; the company has done very well and helped me pay debts from my last failure. I now have a new problem that will jeopardize the Coal Company. The government is in the process on passing a bill on Cap and trade with American Clean act. This bill does not clarify the difference between anthracite and bituminous coal and they are not created equal. Anthracite coal is low sulfur and 38% lower in CO2 than #2 heating fuel which is used primarily here. To make a very long story short we are going to close the Coal business and not fight the Government.
In the fall of 2007 I was fortunate to be able to create another business opportunity. This is a long story as well so I will not go on here. I have the sole right to the US for a medical product from Switzerland. We have formed a team CEO, CFO, COO. This team has just sold businesses and wanted a new venture and saw a great potential in this product. The only thing I have invested is a lot of time and money on Samples and testing. I have the opportunity to have the rights to all of North America in the future. Needless to say I am watching what is in the new healthcare bill. Greatest Regards, Jon
I started down the path to "self-realization" in the fall of 2000. Since then I have read books on everything from financial to personal growth. As I have learned and grown I have constantly encouraged those around me to seek-out a better way to success other than punching a time clock for 50-years and hoping for the best.
Needless to say, this was becoming very discouraging. People are where they are financially, spiritually, emotionally and mentally because of one simple reason. That's where "they have chosen" to be! People were simply not very receptive to what I was sharing.
But that all changed about 3-weeks ago. A co-worker who is an excellent cook and has a wonderful personality called me one evening and asked:"why are you always so upbeat - where does your spirit come from, i'm sick and tired of struggling financially - can you share something with me to help me?"
I can't tell you how touched I was by her comments. To help her get an understanding regarding her financial situation I told her about Larry Winget's - You're Broke Because You Wanna Be. She got a copy of the CD and it blew her away!
A few days later she called and was telling me about her passion for cooking. She talked for almost an hour about all the dishes she enjoys preparing and sharing with her co-workers. As I listened I said to her - "your finacial problems have been solved...you just don't realize it yet." She asked "what do you mean"? I replied "focus your passion for cooking and you will find the answer to your financial problems".
I then told her about Success Magazine - one of my daily readings. Robert, when she got to work the next day she went to Success Magazine's website and guess what she saw right on the home page. An article titled - Focus Your Passion Into Business. This lady called me at 7AM to tell me what she found...now I was the one blown away.
She read the article, made some calls and shot off a few emails and guess what happend in her life?
She has been invited to audition for a Food Network reality cooking show!!! Now I'm the one who's inspired even more.
But what if I had given up, what if I had stopped encouraging?
NEVER!
And no, I had no idea that article was on Success' website.
What aspect of story #2 made the largest impression on you? And,
i really liked your 1st and 2nd story's, small story's but do leave a lasting thought on how we move from this crisis, for me, being a builder things have changed heaps, even in nz. i was planning to start my own company, and take the first step, know in the town i live in there is very small amount of work out there, lucky enough i changed my mind and went back to a wage job, even though i feel im giving up, i have to be savvy, and wait till things pick up again,in the mean time im working and seeing how things will change in the building industry, in the mean time i have my company name and get it ready, so when things come back, or as they say move on ill be ready........
Think this story deftly says that you should not stop even if something bad has happened. Recently I have a bad personal experience which not of a financial type of may cause me to stop some things I am doing but having read this story, I think the important thing is the fact that no matter how how bad things are it will be worth to keep trying and keep the momentum up.
Wow, so relevant. I'm struggling to raise cash to trade options again. Learned how to trade last year and enjoyed it. "How do I raise cash?" is the question for me.
Thank you for sharing the fact that you crashed a plane 3 times - that's really amazing. That makes me understand that i can't think my way out - or plan my way out - of business/investment disaster, I just need to prepare as best as possible and go for it. And the reality is that I'm not risking much financially anyway - I'm starting at 0... Thanks for the reality check!
I loved the story no. 2 because I see that I continually loose my momentum in life. I see a goal and go after it with zeal. I will achieve the goal and then I realize I loose my momentum to carry it on or take it to the next level. Once I achieve I don't know what to do next and it always comes undone. I have always thought of myself as a type of quitter, but now I see it is I just continually loose my momentum from lack of vision. This simple story has given me new insight on my next move. Thank you for your advice.
The largest impression the story made on me is the three times Robert went back in the air crafts to fly the helicopters, even after the dangerous mishaps.
In not losing your momentum, it can be summed up simply as don't quit.
There is no substitute for perseverance. Talent, intelligence or resources matters not when it comes to perseverance. There is no substitute for it and much has been written on the subject.
I lost my momentum when I was surrounded by negative people who were only interested in tearing down my business. Now I have recovered my momentum by rejecting negative thoughts and avoiding negative people. Thank you very much for your free online article on momemtum,Robert.
The entire story was inspirational. The best way to recovery is to surround yourself with books and people going in a positive direction. People who publish books about being successful and rich and people who provide excellent financial education to the masses of people willing to read and listen are some of the best "soup for the soul" people. Most of us know hard times will come, but you do not have to be broke when they come, it is better to be rich and having a difficult time, than poor and having a difficult time.
I have to say that part of loosing my momentum is personal lazyness.
I judge myself, when I fail I then say "maybe this is not for me, or you try too much". I've gotta practice ACTION or I wont get results. Yes when I read WHY WE WANT YOU TO BE RICH and I heard the story not loosing your momentum it shook me up. Now this is what I'm going to do, think of Robert crashing a plane and getting back in it again and think of Donald Trump when he was on the edge of his chair and not wanting to put on his suit to attend the party, and then go get my job done. LETS GO DO IT GUYS WE OWE IT TO OURSELVES.
P.S. Robert I thank you and your team for the many great books you wrote and all the wonderful ideas you share for us that we can see the other side of the wall, now I know I can make it if I keep that momentum.
Vince B.
Your story reminds me of a conversation I had at a dinner party some years ago. There had been a recent reporting of research into a 'pill' that we would be able to take in the future that would extend a healthy life to 150 yrs. One person said 'Who would want to live to 150 yrs? I certainly wouldn't want to live that long...'.
My response was the opposite. I encouraged the person to think of how this extended life expectancy would change our entire outlook on life, work, and leisure through a lifetime. Think of all the talents and interests one has as a child and now feel forced to choose certain paths that will 'make them the most money or most happy'... With a longer outlook, one could look forward to developing numerous talents, emphasizing and building a business for a while, then when succeed or fail at that, move on to another talent or interest for some years, and then another; all along building on the education and knowledge to use and impart on the world as you would drive o , on life's journey. 'Retirement' would merely be a re-grouping and re-training time to challenge your mind or develop new talents.
I've never looked at 'retirement' as a time to stop working. For a mind and body to remain sharp, it is essential to stay active, productive, and mentally challenged. These are the true keys to 'staying young'.
So many in life I have found resist change. Change is constant and inevitable. Embracing change, AND finding the lesson or otherwise silver lining in each life's' (sometimes hard and expensive) lessons, will drive you to a successful path.
I've found this book extremely helpful to gain a better understanding the greater financial picture. There is such a need for true financial education for our youth. To remain technologically ahead, we need great minds, but also need as many who can take these ideas into businesses!!
Thank you again for your mission. Your presenation is on a 'level' most anyone can understand and will look forward to learning more in your future works.
B/Rgds, Christy Z. Hutchins
I will start today. Last summer I saw a cond for sale for about 65,000 dollars and I had pre-approval for up to $90,000 from a mortgage broker. I wasn't able to get a tenant, so I didn't even make an offer.
Three weeks ago I saw a cond for $39,997. I said I would wait until today before doing anything. This morning I made excuses and decided to wait until Tuesday (because Monday is a holiday in our province). I checked the newspaper and the condo is still for sale. Then your Online Story # 2 arrived in my inbox. There is still time to do something today!
The biggest struggle I have is doubt. Doubt that I know what I'm doing, doubt that things will work out in the end. And with the current overreaching of our government, doubt that we will recognize our country in 3-4 years.
However, thanks to your direction, I'm going to keep moving forward, buying rental homes, commodities and looking for business opportunities. As you stated the key to success is maintaining the momentum and overcoming my fear.
There are two aspects of the story to which I can relate to in my life.
Many years ago I had the desire to fly and after an introductory flying lesson joined a light aircraft flying club. Some hours into my training I was exposed to stalls. Was that just the most frightening experience? A week later one of club members could see that I on the verge of giving up. He took me for flight and helped me build my confidence again. Without this mentor I would have given up. I went solo after 11 hours of training and I was on my way to get my private pilots licence. I then immigrated to South Africa where the cost of learning to fly was just so much higher. I decided not to continue with my training. I was very disappointed. If I had only asked myself the right questions I may well have found a way to continue and today had my private pilots licence. My momentum died because of a financial situation to which I could have found a solution.
Some 8 years ago I read your Guide to Investing. I was keen and wanted to get ahead in life. I was looking for opportunities. However, slowly I slipped back into my comfort zone and continued in my day-to-day job and I guess I just drifted along.
Deep down I know there was a desire to be more than what I am and I would from time to time pick up on some information. But, I did not move along. I did not keep up the momentum of learning and educating myself.
I am so thankful I was still on the mailing list of Rich Dad Company where I became aware of your e book Conspiracy of the Rich. I took action to be part of the community for the development of this book and tried to contribute in some small way.
Prior to the release of your community involvement in Conspiracy of the Rich a local person here in South Africa launched a wealth program. I became part of the program and slowly I started to want to know how I could find my purpose.
What I have realised is that if the desire is not strong enough one will continue to just drift along. There has to be something deep down that connects one with the universal and pushes one along. You were so fortunate in your life to have a mentor. You’re Rich Dad to guide you and help you. Not all people are fortunate to have this person.
Mr Kiyosaki, My Rich Adopted Brother, thank you for what you are doing. I am recovering my momentum through your gifted teaching. Through your book Conspiracy of the Rich and the references in it to previous publications I have re-read Guide to Investing, bought Before You Quit Your Job. What a read… or is it that I am just ready for the next quantum leap in my life? I have ordered and just cannot wait for the delivery of CASHFLOW 101 & 202 board game.
This topic make me keep wondering what should I do right now
For this moment I am facing a problem of choosing between to go on wiht my current job or to start to change another.I have receieved an opportunity that I really think it would give a great impact on my future life.
Hi,
to be honest what really stood out to me in this story is that Bill L., even in his "older age" (I don't recall him giving age/dates of the events)when he bought back his business, wasn't as successfull. Then realizing it was too late for him. He was too slow. Even writing this that makes me shake my head. (that must have been very humbling)
I have read 3 1/2 of Roberts books now and will continue till I have all my questions answered. But in Robert's book about "retiring young and retiring rich" he talks a lot about content and context. And this man Bill realized both his content and context were not big enough for what was happening with his business. Robert even talks about keeping up with the times, and how even something like image, and current events can be used as leverage for success. Robert in your book you gave the example of the computer company IBM not seeing the future from a "younger" perspective, I guess neither did Bill L.
Something else that just dawned on me, Robert in your book, Retire young, Retire Rich, you only mentioned once (so far that I have read) where you "RETIRED". You stopped! (after achieving your goal, and fulfilling your plan. When you were finally at a place of PEACE with your whole life on that beach. Then after getting back home, you realized that you had MORE! More to give, more to offer, and more to learn, and more to earn! And in the few books that I have read, I haven't found where you have STOPPED since... thats momentum to live by!
Thanks for all your insite,
p.s.
I wish someone would ask you some original questions... so far every question I've read, or heard you have answered a few hundred times...all the answers are in your books!! Read more than just one!
My dad had over 30 successful businesses and when he changed to politics after this time away from business his momentum was lost. He took another ten years to be the first in his field and retire.
Me..I have spent the year catching up leading my industry...After all the pain my competitors all over Australia are leasing my idea from me (slow but growing).
This momentum has allowed me to keep my head just above water and plan new goals for momentum while my local competition is thin on the ground.
This will change and become more competitive very soon!
The best value in getting focused on my goals again (re-adapted to the current financial conditions)is my best ideas are now about to meet the marketplace.
My recent decisions to keep fighting and catch up my momentum has given me confidence to pitch my idea (using the B I Triangle) to investors in August through to December with one booked meeting a month.
I have noted my original idea I am leasing has caught the idea of a major competitor who may consider buying my older idea while I concentrate on my secret better new idea...
Simple advice is often the best...One day when I visited my Dad in the last Recession in 1991 (Aust) my dad was broke.
After 30 years of being top dog with all the big contacts right up to the prime minister...he was sitting quietly in the sun, wearing old shorts and shirt with lots of holes in it.
I asked how he felt about his prospects starting all over again at 57 years (he had enough to retire 3 years earlier)..He said 'Never allow the situation to rule your soul'.
Thank you Robert & Kym.
Thanks for Robert's "stratey to be rich", i recall the first foundationl tip to go the very small step forward whatever else is the why. Since "How" & "What" could be much easy. But if there is no Why, there is no anything else. People will always (finaly) give up on the journey.
And the why will driving us go whatever there is. I feel it is just the Momentum needed. Regardless of whatever secret have been trained/talked/pushed/, nothing will happened if there is no good "Why" in people's life/mind.
and also, it linked with Robert's first shared story about good questions. Good question trigger good "Why" and Good "Why" generate Momentum.
every thing go changing with the time go by. that the reason we always need rise good question & generate "Good Lift Why" in mind. and Then Momentum driving us to choosed destination.
People make the choosen Life.
thanks very much for Robert's exprience sharing.
afterall, good man share excellent things.
An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion, until acted upon by an outside force... When they call Newton's first law a universal law, they mean it. When something is "universal", it applies to everything.
I was disregarded by some of my old friends as foolish when I'd tell them that Newton's first law applied not just to physics, but to people's habits as well. Whether a person is extremely lazy, or extremely disiciplined, they didn't become that way overnight. Their momentum (or the lack thereof) is what has kept them at the level they're at in their life, be it financially, mentally, physically, or spiritually.
Of course, everyone has the ability to change course, whether for the better or the worse. However, for this to happen, the other part of Newton's first law must come into play - "until acted upon by an outside force". I believe that the outside force that allows people to change is the energy that comes about when they change themselves - meaning when they change their questions, as Robert said.
I'd have to say the aspect of Robert's story that has made the largest impression on me was when he talked about how he kept flying into combat, even though he had already crashed three times previously. He didn't let the outside force - fear - act upon him. Instead he kept his momentum, because as we know, an object in motion stays in motion, as long as it's not acted upon by an outside force.
Man, I cannot tell you how many times I have fallen. And I always pick myself back up, only to fall again. But each time I fall, I have to dig deep within myself to get back up and sometimes it is hard. But by taking just one small step, one piece of action, my confidence is restored. A lesson settles into my mind and my vision, my destiny, becomes clearer. Closer, like a wave rolling towards a shore lined with bolders. It's crash, though destructive to the wave, inspires those who watch close by, as water shoots upward and out, melting with the colors of a sunset from some other far away world, seeming to defy the gravity which pulls it downward and the time which marches forward. And only a few onlookers who happened to be at the right place at the right time will see what they will later define as impossible, for the wave was much too small to create such a splash. They are unbelieving because they no not of the force which propelled it. And of the momentum it has gained through it's travels across an endless sea of other waves, some large, some small, but none as fast.
Thanks Robert! Both (tuxedo, and helicopters) are very inspiring and motivational.
I felt I was gaining momentum, when I sold my country club house, change it for some money, plus two appartments in construction. It didn't change my incomes, or expenses, but changed my perception, and made me feel like Sarah Connor when decided to destroy Cyberdyne (T2 movie), looking at that road in the night, and building her own future, for the first time in her life.
When rules change permanently for you, is easy to lose momentum, but this kind of training makes you wiser everyday. Sometime things get bad, even worse, but have some cold blood, fresh mind, and the solution will arise.
First I want to say how inspiring I have found your books and tapes. Although I am not a financial wizard or a hundredaire, I have spent a life of successes and failures. I feel I have learnt from them all.
I wouldn't have wanted a different life other than one that had so much challenge and change like the one I've led.
I found this story particularly inspiring because like Bill I retired early.....not with money but due to a double bout of heart failure that prevented me from continuing my career in government.
It has taken me a long time to learn to live with CHF and turn my life around because I didn't have the health I required to keep the momentum going although I achieved a lot despite the tough going. I ran the first Australian Wine Show in China in 2004 and sold a container before coming home to find I had been cuckolded by one of the vignerons......ah well....another lesson learnt.
So I took all I had learnt and headed off to Florence (at a slower pace and in business class) in 2007 and won 5th place for paintings at the Florence Biennale.
Since I've returned, I've started helping some friends turn their gallery business around and I've just finished my autobiography which I now have a publisher interested in.
I turn 60 in 3 months time.....the last 10 years have been interesting and I feel I have climbed the biggest mountain of my life. It has been slow and difficult but I've stayed on track and I can see the summit! What will I find there? That intrigues me.
So like Bill, I say, don't give up, just turn yourself around and refocus your energies.......if you need to, take your time, plan how you spend your resources but keep on going.
So thanks again for all your wisdom. Even though I don't have money, your words are equally wise when adapted to a person's everyday life! One day, you might write a book about that instead and gain a whole new audience!
This story impresses upon me the importance of being in possession of: relevant specialized knowledge; current knowledge of respective markets and of strategies conducive to capitalizing upon recognized opportunities; and rational, disciplined thinking that serves to drive a passionate, steadfast resolve to forge ahead - especially at times that we may, through negative thinking, be inclined to do otherwise.
Story #2 has highlighted the importance of: how we channel our thinking; with whom we choose to associate; and whose influence we permit to compel our behavior. Dwelling upon the negative experiences of ourselves or of others may be deemed typical of our natures. Considering this, for most people, there is likely a significant base of support for such ponderings, representing influence that tends to move them towards a resultant state of disempowerment.
As you have indicated previously, the direction of one's focus effectively establishes - and serves to reveal - one's direction of travel on a designated path. Negative thinking yields emotions that resist productive activity, potentially cascading into a state of resignation and inaction. One's focus on negative thinking may therefore evidence itself as guiding one along one or more paths leading to inaction.
Assuming one to possess a sufficient base of relevant knowledge upon which to justify action, such a potential predisposition to negative thinking may be overcome through passion, strength of resolve, and a conscious choice to focus in a direction having prospects [albeit not guarantees] of leading toward desirable outcomes. Through this story it is evident that both you and Donald exercised strength of character that allowed you to overcome circumstances of bonafide adversity - by acting in spite of them. In having done so, you both acted consistent with the momentum established through your knowledge and character - consciously defying 'natural inclinations' that substantiated cause for you to have done otherwise.
As for me, I am preparing to form businesses in support of real estate investing. Recently, I had been finding it difficult to resist the influence of more than one successful investor whose strong advice has been for me to act. The focus of this advice has been upon acquiring property - the Product component of the B-I Triangle. I must resist this temptation to act [acquiring property] until I have adequately addressed all 8 Integrities of the B-I Triangle, as is consistent with your considerate reminder, having described them for us once again in COR.
As used, I associate the term 'recovery' with my need to return to thinking and acting in a manner that is consistent with what I have come to understand about the 8 Integrities, including their relevance to the creation and operation of businesses with 'real' prospects for long-term viability. This 'recovery' represents a return to my momentum, currently a state of preparation that holds promise of carrying me forward towards acquiring not one, but many properties over the term of my business.
I appreciate having been reacquainted with the 8 Integrities, reminding me as to their importance. In light of these, I believe those whose advice to me is 'to act' are likely not considering the integrities that exist in support of their own endeavors. I am extremely confident that developing the 8 Integrities of my business(es) will provide a framework within which my ability to acquire and manage a portfolio of real estate assets will flourish upon a well-conceived foundation, while their designs will intentionally scale to accommodate growth into 'B' type businesses.
I have also come to more clearly recognize a relationship between the 8 Integrities and a relative 'inertia' that may thus be imparted to one's momentum. In concert with the 8 Integrities, planning my work will definitely lead to working my plans. My 'recovery' has placed me back onto the path where my momentum and confidence increase as I move forward. I have found this much easier, possessing a clarity of purpose and improved ability to visualize what is ahead. COR, having clarified and added to my understanding, has consequently nurtured empowering beliefs that will serve me well, strengthening my resolve and commitment to action - especially when faced with the inevitable adversities yet to come.
Thank you again, Robert and Kim. As you have posed, I would agree that COR is your most important work to date. I believe this to hold especially true for those who have more than a passing familiarity with your foundation of work that precedes it. The value of what you have shared is beyond measure, as is the extent of my gratitude.
i was very impress of the story of the helicopter (i was pilot).
in businnes i lost my momentum and i recover by couching i have a real rich dad who is much like robert even in the details like the retire cabin with oaks, of course whit the rigths comparation proportion cause me real richd dad in this moment is in the givin time in the area of enviromental ecology and forest protection, and he is out of cash flow.
The very first part of the story, about Bill tying to come back to a business that had moved on without him, had the most clear impact on me. I think we have all had the experience in one form or another of how much easier it is to keep a thing going than it is to begin it. The only part that wasn't pointed out at all was that this momentum works the same when it's negative. If you are in a situation that is negative for you that momentum seems to pull you along, and make it that much more difficult to jump on the train that is going in the opposite, and positive, direction. I do very surely intend to make that jump, and if the trains wreck, I will be up and ready to catch the next one. Thanks for the reminder Robert. ~Nicky
The part of the story that had the greatest impact on me was where Robert was discussing his 3 helicopter crashes in Vietnam. I can relate better to that story since I flew the Skyhawk SP just this past Sunday for the first time. I had never flown in an airplane before and the very first time I go flying I end up literally flying the plane over an ocean. Some time back I had lost my momentum after being laid off from my medical job and just couldn't seem to get back on track. I thought if I flew the plane then it would give me back my confidence, self respect, and show me that I can over come and accomplish anything that I set my mind to and I was right. I didn't allow negative thoughts to enter my mind before the flight. I only focused on the positives that I would gain from the experience. Once I landed back at the airport I knew I had gotten my momentum back and there would be no stopping me from reaching all my business and personal goals. I owe that positive thinking to Robert and his lovly wife Kim. I have been reading their books and attending their seminars for almost a year now and have learned so much from them both. I thank them for sharing their knowlege and experiences with all us so we too might become financially free one day.
The story of continuing to fly after the helicopter crashes and reducing your recovery time for me is a great practical example of how to keep going, and what the result can be by keeping going when probably everything around you is saying and influencing you otherwise.
I have personally struggled with momentum but I am learning through life experience to keep going. I believe that the old saying about what you do when a horse bucks you off, that you get straight back on. But I also subscribe to persistence and the saying that the race doesn't always go to the swift but to those who keep running.
The largest impression on story #2 came from your momentum and continuing to fly after three crashes. God bless you for the will to continue. I lost my momentum personally with issues of a plague of personal family issues, and as I recall the one thing that helped me to replenish myself and move forward was completing moving away from my home town. I forced myself to learn true independence. I have been on my own since I was fifteen, truly living on the streets, but I was always determined to have a better life. I returned home, purchased my first home and car within two years and started a bookstore by the third year. I truly believe that it was the time I spent attending New Birth Missionary Baptist Church with Bishop Long learning to strengthen my personal relationship with God that changed my life forever. This was a great educational tool, and I would truly have to say that it has always been the quite times of reflection that have allowed me to rebuild momentum. I have had the ability to rethink my strategy and then leap forward with the right footing. I would have to say that I often hesitate about jumping too quickly back into anything, specifically when I am not sure that I have learned the real lesson(s). I can’t say that delay has been a hindrance to my momentum, but I’m glad to hear of your story and the encouraging reminder to continue and build the momentum regardless of the wins or losses. My grandmother would often say, “Get up, shake your-self off and knock the dust out”. I am actually in another moment of building momentum again so here is you excellent educational tool within story #2 to help me and I am looking forward to the next story. God bless and thank you, Sheryal
Too often I myself, and people I know, have sat teetering on the edge of action, but hesitant to take the plunge. Once they do, they arleady have momentum, and stepping off the edge isn't hard anymore, but sometimes the initial step is almost impossible to make...because of fear. Fear will paralyze. Often, it's just a matter of turning off your thoughts, putting a halt to all the 'what-ifs' and 'but's that are holding them and myself back. Turn off the thinking, and just place the foot out there and go.
Another thing that I have always found beneficial are conferences. For instance, I am with an amazing Nutritional Supplement company, AdvoCare, and their conferences are phenomenal for encouragement, training, reassurance, and getting a break from all of the negeativity that permeates the attitudes of people everywhere, and instead filling you with a type of can-do. But after that, once you leave, you have to be able to once again turn off the fear induced paralysis and simply act.
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Jason
I have lost most of my momentum lately using excuses
The lesson Donald was given is so key
Donald putting on the tuxedo and negotiating with one of the bankers was key.
RK getting back up to face death, time after time
i have 3 pieces of work to hand in tomorrow and i'm getting my momentum going
It really made me realize (again) that I need to put together a business plan, a team, investors and start making offers on properties. The loser in me is saying "but all your money is tied up in you properties and silver". I know this is holding me back.
Hi Robert, I hope you are having a blast with Kim in Argentina. Its a beautiful country. I spent 2 years there doing business, plus my wife & daughter were born there.
On the topic of momentum from story#2. I like the story and relation you used with the US airways crash and your crashes in vietnam.
That really hit me, as I was told in the past; Man can fall down, but he can get right back up!!
Momentum i had in the past specifically in 1999. I was a charging rhino in the network marketing business and go introduced to international business by introducing the business opportunity in Argentina. I lost the momentum after 1999 near 2000, the negative words and dream stealers brought me to a halt. Since then, it has been ups & downs, but I am very eager to get back on my feet again, that is why I am learning alot from your books. Especially on gold & silver is my main interest now.
Thank You for your words of wisdom and teaching us to follow our dreams!!!
I am a Forex trader. I have been an entrepreneur and have3 failed many times with different projects, like environmental for suburbs, international cooperation or environmental consulting. I have taken the risk again and again. In forex it has been the same stoory, and at this moment i am recovering my momentum, having confidence and going for my goals. In the past my problem was i tought a lot about my fails. Now i think in my goals.
Thanks Robert, i see i go in the correct way
In the late 90's after reading Richdad Poordad I crash landed in several networking business until I lost my momentum there and find myself in the taxi business it clip down again after more than a year.
After that I went abroad as an expat employee while picking up myself back to what business I can start again! This time I find my way in the rental business abroad with the help of a partner. We we're able to operate for more than a year as partner with four properties to manage and then the crash came and it was terrible. From it I've learn more about laws and legal matters, attending hearing, filing complaint,etc. Worst I wasn't able to go home to my family for two years but I didn't loose hope. Now I've learn to fight!
While waiting that my name be cleared in court, I decided to get back to school and enrich myself with my profession, then start anew again any business idea that comes to mind!
This experiences makes me stronger emotionally and I know that soon my success is near!
Hey Robert and all, I could write a book on my attempts to succeed. As I sit and ponder my own stories or less than glorious situations ~ one after another, I can't choose a favorite to tell you! LOL
Largest impression in Robert's story #2 is his situation of possibly facing death flying the helicopter. I've never experienced a situation this extreme.
He had a mission bigger than himself to carry through and I marvel at stories such at this. People seem to have "extrodinary momentum" when what they are doing is a calling or duty.
~~~~~ How can we all grab hold of "extrodinary momentum" ???
On a much smaller scale ~~~ to recover from small moments of feeling deflated by loss of momentum ... a friend and I yell a battlecry to each other : "NEVERSTOP!!!"
Robert,
I enjoy your books and stories as they help me stay the course.
Momentum, however, can often be lost by listining to the continuous negativity of those around you. Those who refuse to share or even understand your dream usually refuse to have a dream of their own for fear of failing if they try to go after it.I keep my momentum by continually reading to improve and prepare myself for success despite the negativity of the naysayers around me. I will achieve my goals eventually.Thanks for your continued guidance.
The largest impression moment in Story #2 is the moment where Donald decides to go out even when he doesn't want to. I find I struggle at the analyzation sometimes, but not all the time. My momentum starts and stops with my decisions to continue or not. At the point of losing momentum, I have recovered by simply deciding to move on and taking motion. I'm learning more that when I do that, results start to flow, and not always from the sources I'm pumping. Just moving towards my goal, people and resources come out of the woodwork.
I look forward to Story #3 to add to learning how to make that decision more often.
The largest impression was that even if we lose, fail, get rejected we still should keep going and don't let it stop our momentum for success.
In my life,shyness/fear/worry (let's call it what it is) is due to the lack of knowledge in an area of investing. I am pretty tenacious when I am confident about a subject. After realizing I don't know much on the topic, I sit on the idea and lose momentum. I have not been willing to take the risk if I don't know what is ahead of me.
I have been inspired & motivated by the online book. It has helped me pick up some momentum by investing time in learning/reading/researching regarding my lack of knowledge on investing, and moving from Employee to Entrepreneur.
Thank you.
I find this has been the most challenging aspect of growing financially: the fear of messing up and then what?
I realize that in the past I´ve found myself not taking action out of fear, especially that it´s impossible to get out of the hole if I happen to fall...
The aspect of story #2 that made the largest impression on me is that I have actually been there, and have found a way to come back. I have led a charmed life and several years ago I lost my momentum. After suffering through that for a couple of years, I attended a 3 day workshop in Phoenix in March of 2009. There I was introduced to the concept of Clearing, which ultimately led me to new knowledge about what had happened to me, how it happened, why it happened, and most importantly - how to recover from it.
I am now starting to enter back into that magical "charmed life" again, thanks to Jayne Johnson at The Clearing Sight. While this is not a commercial for Jayne, or The Clearing Sight, I can imagine how it might seem like it. I too was new to the concept, and I have heard Jayne referred to as "my unfair advantage" by a very successful entrepreneur - who will remain unknown, but who, I will suggest, loves to teach and write books. Like most my initial reaction to his proclamation was- yeah right.
Well, after a couple of months of work with Clearing by Jayne I can tell you that I now believe it. I have found that there are lots of ways to skin a cat, but there is always something missing in all the methods. Jayne showed me the missing ingredient. And, I strongly suggest that if you find yourself lost and losing ground like I did, look into this phenomenal technology for yourself. Do not listen to me, learn about it yourself. It has worked wonders for me and I now too have found "my unfair advantage". Best of luck finding yours. And, of course, thank you to the person that led me to Jayne.
The part where after, each of your plane crashes you were able to go back flying. It showed me that your recovery time got faster as you were determined to conquer your fears of failing. In my life just over the last 12 months I have over came drug abuse, Major Kidney Failure and then a life threatening ear operation with a 90% chance of being permanently paralysed.
Through these events, friends and family thought I was mad to leave my full time job, which by the way put me further into debt. I wanted to start a business which educates young people on the importance of setting life and financial goals. I didn’t have money and began asking friends and family who all just told me to get a job; I went to banks, who laughed in my face as I had bad credit ratings, got rejected from Loan companies. From March 2008 till July 2008 I didn’t received any government benefits so I had to live of 8p noodles. I was on the verge of collapsing, physically from hunger pains.
By the end of July 2008 I woke up, did a prayer and asked for guidance to create a better situation. I knew I needed a team and a product to sell. I’m creative naturally, after my short prayer; I opened my laptop and let my fingers type. One year later, I have completed two books, design 3 different businesses and found 3 different team players for each of the businesses. The obstacle I faced was that my team did not know anything about business.
So i put them on a four day start up course, and had them read “The business School for people who like helping people”, combined the study with youth work, plus much more. Now they know alot from business systems, to business industry and a whole lot more. The next hurdle we faced was money. The question I asked since May 2009 was “What Do I need to know about money to get money for our start up? Behold I found Rich Dad Guide to Investing” Now I bought and reading “Increasing you Financial I.Q” I have all three teams go through the entire Rich Dad series.
Even thou I have not started trading, I am still discovering all methods of generating income to raise the capital to start the business. Hopefully interacting on this site, I am able to increase my knowledge and find the final solution to the last problem.
Thanks Robert, Have a young man that is almost finished with his helo training and I was worried. Loved the helocopter crash stories and hope to share the momentum with him, minus the crashes. This young man married my daughter and we have been putting money into his home,inherited from his grandparents,and rehabbing their nest. My daughter loves to paint, both artwork & houses as needed, she's good. I need to get back into my RE investing. Thank for the kick. I needed to hear about the momentum to keep at my passion. Between my daughter's wedding and my work in nursing and illness in the family, I let life events kick me off track.
Several things have impressed me with this story, but the one that stands out is the comment about "most people worry themselves out of success and never gain momentum"...my dear dad always wanted to start a restaurant, but too "afraid" to fail or lose, but he did have 5 wonderful children that are sucesses in small ways...I think he wanted to make sure we all had an education first and foremost and he never realized his own dreams and I don't want to be afraid to fail, but he instilled in all of us to SAVE, SAVE, SAVE...so I must shake my head when I "hear" him ...thanks Robert, my own brother served in the Navy on the gunner boats in Da Nang..so scary for me not knowing if I would ever see him again!!!!
I have lost my momentum when I have decided to follow secnd University instead of an MBA. I was young and I didn't know how important is to follow a line and a scope in life. I din't recoverded yet but after ten years I have deceided that this year I will start that MBA.
In 2003, I have read ''Reach Dad, poor Dad'' and imediately I have deceided to become an atrepreneur, this was the momentum I won. I want to thank to Richard once again for his indirect help.
by taking small positive steps that have produced small positive results.
Sometimes the shortest stories are the ones with the deeper effects. The one about Donald´s Tuxedo (so I will remember it)is great and reflects some "crossroads" in my life. Remembering "Donald's Tuxedo" will help me new crossroads. Thank you Robert.
On page two of Story #2 the word "in" is missing from the following sentence: When I lost my nylon wallet business and was deeply debt, . . .
Thanks for the story, Donald’s Story was good, but yours Robert made the largest impression on me.
First Thank you so very much for serving and protecting our freedom so we can be here to talk about Freedom. I am glad you survived to tell your story.
I have managed to crash and burn during this crisis in the Real estate business. But during all the foreclosures I was going through, I managed to Purchase a Coal Supply business for no money down and just made payments from cash flow. I bought the company in April 2007 just prior to the $4.00 gallon for heating oil in the summer of 2008. I looked like a genius; the company has done very well and helped me pay debts from my last failure. I now have a new problem that will jeopardize the Coal Company. The government is in the process on passing a bill on Cap and trade with American Clean act. This bill does not clarify the difference between anthracite and bituminous coal and they are not created equal. Anthracite coal is low sulfur and 38% lower in CO2 than #2 heating fuel which is used primarily here. To make a very long story short we are going to close the Coal business and not fight the Government.
In the fall of 2007 I was fortunate to be able to create another business opportunity. This is a long story as well so I will not go on here. I have the sole right to the US for a medical product from Switzerland. We have formed a team CEO, CFO, COO. This team has just sold businesses and wanted a new venture and saw a great potential in this product. The only thing I have invested is a lot of time and money on Samples and testing. I have the opportunity to have the rights to all of North America in the future. Needless to say I am watching what is in the new healthcare bill. Greatest Regards, Jon
Robert, so true on this topic!
I started down the path to "self-realization" in the fall of 2000. Since then I have read books on everything from financial to personal growth. As I have learned and grown I have constantly encouraged those around me to seek-out a better way to success other than punching a time clock for 50-years and hoping for the best.
Needless to say, this was becoming very discouraging. People are where they are financially, spiritually, emotionally and mentally because of one simple reason. That's where "they have chosen" to be! People were simply not very receptive to what I was sharing.
But that all changed about 3-weeks ago. A co-worker who is an excellent cook and has a wonderful personality called me one evening and asked:"why are you always so upbeat - where does your spirit come from, i'm sick and tired of struggling financially - can you share something with me to help me?"
I can't tell you how touched I was by her comments. To help her get an understanding regarding her financial situation I told her about Larry Winget's - You're Broke Because You Wanna Be. She got a copy of the CD and it blew her away!
A few days later she called and was telling me about her passion for cooking. She talked for almost an hour about all the dishes she enjoys preparing and sharing with her co-workers. As I listened I said to her - "your finacial problems have been solved...you just don't realize it yet." She asked "what do you mean"? I replied "focus your passion for cooking and you will find the answer to your financial problems".
I then told her about Success Magazine - one of my daily readings. Robert, when she got to work the next day she went to Success Magazine's website and guess what she saw right on the home page. An article titled - Focus Your Passion Into Business. This lady called me at 7AM to tell me what she found...now I was the one blown away.
She read the article, made some calls and shot off a few emails and guess what happend in her life?
She has been invited to audition for a Food Network reality cooking show!!! Now I'm the one who's inspired even more.
But what if I had given up, what if I had stopped encouraging?
NEVER!
And no, I had no idea that article was on Success' website.
i really liked your 1st and 2nd story's, small story's but do leave a lasting thought on how we move from this crisis, for me, being a builder things have changed heaps, even in nz. i was planning to start my own company, and take the first step, know in the town i live in there is very small amount of work out there, lucky enough i changed my mind and went back to a wage job, even though i feel im giving up, i have to be savvy, and wait till things pick up again,in the mean time im working and seeing how things will change in the building industry, in the mean time i have my company name and get it ready, so when things come back, or as they say move on ill be ready........
Think this story deftly says that you should not stop even if something bad has happened. Recently I have a bad personal experience which not of a financial type of may cause me to stop some things I am doing but having read this story, I think the important thing is the fact that no matter how how bad things are it will be worth to keep trying and keep the momentum up.
Wow, so relevant. I'm struggling to raise cash to trade options again. Learned how to trade last year and enjoyed it. "How do I raise cash?" is the question for me.
Thank you for sharing the fact that you crashed a plane 3 times - that's really amazing. That makes me understand that i can't think my way out - or plan my way out - of business/investment disaster, I just need to prepare as best as possible and go for it. And the reality is that I'm not risking much financially anyway - I'm starting at 0... Thanks for the reality check!
I loved the story no. 2 because I see that I continually loose my momentum in life. I see a goal and go after it with zeal. I will achieve the goal and then I realize I loose my momentum to carry it on or take it to the next level. Once I achieve I don't know what to do next and it always comes undone. I have always thought of myself as a type of quitter, but now I see it is I just continually loose my momentum from lack of vision. This simple story has given me new insight on my next move. Thank you for your advice.
The largest impression the story made on me is the three times Robert went back in the air crafts to fly the helicopters, even after the dangerous mishaps.
To be honest, I am still working on recovering.
In not losing your momentum, it can be summed up simply as don't quit.
There is no substitute for perseverance. Talent, intelligence or resources matters not when it comes to perseverance. There is no substitute for it and much has been written on the subject.
Never quit.
I lost my momentum when I was surrounded by negative people who were only interested in tearing down my business. Now I have recovered my momentum by rejecting negative thoughts and avoiding negative people. Thank you very much for your free online article on momemtum,Robert.
The entire story was inspirational. The best way to recovery is to surround yourself with books and people going in a positive direction. People who publish books about being successful and rich and people who provide excellent financial education to the masses of people willing to read and listen are some of the best "soup for the soul" people. Most of us know hard times will come, but you do not have to be broke when they come, it is better to be rich and having a difficult time, than poor and having a difficult time.
I have to say that part of loosing my momentum is personal lazyness.
I judge myself, when I fail I then say "maybe this is not for me, or you try too much". I've gotta practice ACTION or I wont get results. Yes when I read WHY WE WANT YOU TO BE RICH and I heard the story not loosing your momentum it shook me up. Now this is what I'm going to do, think of Robert crashing a plane and getting back in it again and think of Donald Trump when he was on the edge of his chair and not wanting to put on his suit to attend the party, and then go get my job done. LETS GO DO IT GUYS WE OWE IT TO OURSELVES.
P.S. Robert I thank you and your team for the many great books you wrote and all the wonderful ideas you share for us that we can see the other side of the wall, now I know I can make it if I keep that momentum.
Vince B.
Your story reminds me of a conversation I had at a dinner party some years ago. There had been a recent reporting of research into a 'pill' that we would be able to take in the future that would extend a healthy life to 150 yrs. One person said 'Who would want to live to 150 yrs? I certainly wouldn't want to live that long...'.
My response was the opposite. I encouraged the person to think of how this extended life expectancy would change our entire outlook on life, work, and leisure through a lifetime. Think of all the talents and interests one has as a child and now feel forced to choose certain paths that will 'make them the most money or most happy'... With a longer outlook, one could look forward to developing numerous talents, emphasizing and building a business for a while, then when succeed or fail at that, move on to another talent or interest for some years, and then another; all along building on the education and knowledge to use and impart on the world as you would drive o , on life's journey. 'Retirement' would merely be a re-grouping and re-training time to challenge your mind or develop new talents.
I've never looked at 'retirement' as a time to stop working. For a mind and body to remain sharp, it is essential to stay active, productive, and mentally challenged. These are the true keys to 'staying young'.
So many in life I have found resist change. Change is constant and inevitable. Embracing change, AND finding the lesson or otherwise silver lining in each life's' (sometimes hard and expensive) lessons, will drive you to a successful path.
I've found this book extremely helpful to gain a better understanding the greater financial picture. There is such a need for true financial education for our youth. To remain technologically ahead, we need great minds, but also need as many who can take these ideas into businesses!!
Thank you again for your mission. Your presenation is on a 'level' most anyone can understand and will look forward to learning more in your future works.
B/Rgds, Christy Z. Hutchins
I will start today. Last summer I saw a cond for sale for about 65,000 dollars and I had pre-approval for up to $90,000 from a mortgage broker. I wasn't able to get a tenant, so I didn't even make an offer.
Three weeks ago I saw a cond for $39,997. I said I would wait until today before doing anything. This morning I made excuses and decided to wait until Tuesday (because Monday is a holiday in our province). I checked the newspaper and the condo is still for sale. Then your Online Story # 2 arrived in my inbox. There is still time to do something today!
Thanks for the good advice.
The biggest struggle I have is doubt. Doubt that I know what I'm doing, doubt that things will work out in the end. And with the current overreaching of our government, doubt that we will recognize our country in 3-4 years.
However, thanks to your direction, I'm going to keep moving forward, buying rental homes, commodities and looking for business opportunities. As you stated the key to success is maintaining the momentum and overcoming my fear.
Dear Robert – Sir
There are two aspects of the story to which I can relate to in my life.
Many years ago I had the desire to fly and after an introductory flying lesson joined a light aircraft flying club. Some hours into my training I was exposed to stalls. Was that just the most frightening experience? A week later one of club members could see that I on the verge of giving up. He took me for flight and helped me build my confidence again. Without this mentor I would have given up. I went solo after 11 hours of training and I was on my way to get my private pilots licence. I then immigrated to South Africa where the cost of learning to fly was just so much higher. I decided not to continue with my training. I was very disappointed. If I had only asked myself the right questions I may well have found a way to continue and today had my private pilots licence. My momentum died because of a financial situation to which I could have found a solution.
Some 8 years ago I read your Guide to Investing. I was keen and wanted to get ahead in life. I was looking for opportunities. However, slowly I slipped back into my comfort zone and continued in my day-to-day job and I guess I just drifted along.
Deep down I know there was a desire to be more than what I am and I would from time to time pick up on some information. But, I did not move along. I did not keep up the momentum of learning and educating myself.
I am so thankful I was still on the mailing list of Rich Dad Company where I became aware of your e book Conspiracy of the Rich. I took action to be part of the community for the development of this book and tried to contribute in some small way.
Prior to the release of your community involvement in Conspiracy of the Rich a local person here in South Africa launched a wealth program. I became part of the program and slowly I started to want to know how I could find my purpose.
What I have realised is that if the desire is not strong enough one will continue to just drift along. There has to be something deep down that connects one with the universal and pushes one along. You were so fortunate in your life to have a mentor. You’re Rich Dad to guide you and help you. Not all people are fortunate to have this person.
Mr Kiyosaki, My Rich Adopted Brother, thank you for what you are doing. I am recovering my momentum through your gifted teaching. Through your book Conspiracy of the Rich and the references in it to previous publications I have re-read Guide to Investing, bought Before You Quit Your Job. What a read… or is it that I am just ready for the next quantum leap in my life? I have ordered and just cannot wait for the delivery of CASHFLOW 101 & 202 board game.
I will today go to www.richdadeducatrion.com and www.richdadcoaching.com
Have I recovered my momentum? I am on my way to do just that. Thank you.
For this moment I am facing a problem of choosing between to go on wiht my current job or to start to change another.I have receieved an opportunity that I really think it would give a great impact on my future life.
Hi,
to be honest what really stood out to me in this story is that Bill L., even in his "older age" (I don't recall him giving age/dates of the events)when he bought back his business, wasn't as successfull. Then realizing it was too late for him. He was too slow. Even writing this that makes me shake my head. (that must have been very humbling)
I have read 3 1/2 of Roberts books now and will continue till I have all my questions answered. But in Robert's book about "retiring young and retiring rich" he talks a lot about content and context. And this man Bill realized both his content and context were not big enough for what was happening with his business. Robert even talks about keeping up with the times, and how even something like image, and current events can be used as leverage for success. Robert in your book you gave the example of the computer company IBM not seeing the future from a "younger" perspective, I guess neither did Bill L.
Something else that just dawned on me, Robert in your book, Retire young, Retire Rich, you only mentioned once (so far that I have read) where you "RETIRED". You stopped! (after achieving your goal, and fulfilling your plan. When you were finally at a place of PEACE with your whole life on that beach. Then after getting back home, you realized that you had MORE! More to give, more to offer, and more to learn, and more to earn! And in the few books that I have read, I haven't found where you have STOPPED since... thats momentum to live by!
Thanks for all your insite,
p.s.
I wish someone would ask you some original questions... so far every question I've read, or heard you have answered a few hundred times...all the answers are in your books!! Read more than just one!
Mistelle
My dad had over 30 successful businesses and when he changed to politics after this time away from business his momentum was lost. He took another ten years to be the first in his field and retire.
Me..I have spent the year catching up leading my industry...After all the pain my competitors all over Australia are leasing my idea from me (slow but growing).
This momentum has allowed me to keep my head just above water and plan new goals for momentum while my local competition is thin on the ground.
This will change and become more competitive very soon!
The best value in getting focused on my goals again (re-adapted to the current financial conditions)is my best ideas are now about to meet the marketplace.
My recent decisions to keep fighting and catch up my momentum has given me confidence to pitch my idea (using the B I Triangle) to investors in August through to December with one booked meeting a month.
I have noted my original idea I am leasing has caught the idea of a major competitor who may consider buying my older idea while I concentrate on my secret better new idea...
Simple advice is often the best...One day when I visited my Dad in the last Recession in 1991 (Aust) my dad was broke.
After 30 years of being top dog with all the big contacts right up to the prime minister...he was sitting quietly in the sun, wearing old shorts and shirt with lots of holes in it.
I asked how he felt about his prospects starting all over again at 57 years (he had enough to retire 3 years earlier)..He said 'Never allow the situation to rule your soul'.
Thank you Robert & Kym.
Thanks for Robert's "stratey to be rich", i recall the first foundationl tip to go the very small step forward whatever else is the why. Since "How" & "What" could be much easy. But if there is no Why, there is no anything else. People will always (finaly) give up on the journey.
And the why will driving us go whatever there is. I feel it is just the Momentum needed. Regardless of whatever secret have been trained/talked/pushed/, nothing will happened if there is no good "Why" in people's life/mind.
and also, it linked with Robert's first shared story about good questions. Good question trigger good "Why" and Good "Why" generate Momentum.
every thing go changing with the time go by. that the reason we always need rise good question & generate "Good Lift Why" in mind. and Then Momentum driving us to choosed destination.
People make the choosen Life.
thanks very much for Robert's exprience sharing.
afterall, good man share excellent things.
Hesper.sheng.
from china.
An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion, until acted upon by an outside force... When they call Newton's first law a universal law, they mean it. When something is "universal", it applies to everything.
I was disregarded by some of my old friends as foolish when I'd tell them that Newton's first law applied not just to physics, but to people's habits as well. Whether a person is extremely lazy, or extremely disiciplined, they didn't become that way overnight. Their momentum (or the lack thereof) is what has kept them at the level they're at in their life, be it financially, mentally, physically, or spiritually.
Of course, everyone has the ability to change course, whether for the better or the worse. However, for this to happen, the other part of Newton's first law must come into play - "until acted upon by an outside force". I believe that the outside force that allows people to change is the energy that comes about when they change themselves - meaning when they change their questions, as Robert said.
I'd have to say the aspect of Robert's story that has made the largest impression on me was when he talked about how he kept flying into combat, even though he had already crashed three times previously. He didn't let the outside force - fear - act upon him. Instead he kept his momentum, because as we know, an object in motion stays in motion, as long as it's not acted upon by an outside force.
Man, I cannot tell you how many times I have fallen. And I always pick myself back up, only to fall again. But each time I fall, I have to dig deep within myself to get back up and sometimes it is hard. But by taking just one small step, one piece of action, my confidence is restored. A lesson settles into my mind and my vision, my destiny, becomes clearer. Closer, like a wave rolling towards a shore lined with bolders. It's crash, though destructive to the wave, inspires those who watch close by, as water shoots upward and out, melting with the colors of a sunset from some other far away world, seeming to defy the gravity which pulls it downward and the time which marches forward. And only a few onlookers who happened to be at the right place at the right time will see what they will later define as impossible, for the wave was much too small to create such a splash. They are unbelieving because they no not of the force which propelled it. And of the momentum it has gained through it's travels across an endless sea of other waves, some large, some small, but none as fast.
Thanks Robert! Both (tuxedo, and helicopters) are very inspiring and motivational.
I felt I was gaining momentum, when I sold my country club house, change it for some money, plus two appartments in construction. It didn't change my incomes, or expenses, but changed my perception, and made me feel like Sarah Connor when decided to destroy Cyberdyne (T2 movie), looking at that road in the night, and building her own future, for the first time in her life.
When rules change permanently for you, is easy to lose momentum, but this kind of training makes you wiser everyday. Sometime things get bad, even worse, but have some cold blood, fresh mind, and the solution will arise.
Have your tuxedo ready
Hi Robert
First I want to say how inspiring I have found your books and tapes. Although I am not a financial wizard or a hundredaire, I have spent a life of successes and failures. I feel I have learnt from them all.
I wouldn't have wanted a different life other than one that had so much challenge and change like the one I've led.
I found this story particularly inspiring because like Bill I retired early.....not with money but due to a double bout of heart failure that prevented me from continuing my career in government.
It has taken me a long time to learn to live with CHF and turn my life around because I didn't have the health I required to keep the momentum going although I achieved a lot despite the tough going. I ran the first Australian Wine Show in China in 2004 and sold a container before coming home to find I had been cuckolded by one of the vignerons......ah well....another lesson learnt.
So I took all I had learnt and headed off to Florence (at a slower pace and in business class) in 2007 and won 5th place for paintings at the Florence Biennale.
Since I've returned, I've started helping some friends turn their gallery business around and I've just finished my autobiography which I now have a publisher interested in.
I turn 60 in 3 months time.....the last 10 years have been interesting and I feel I have climbed the biggest mountain of my life. It has been slow and difficult but I've stayed on track and I can see the summit! What will I find there? That intrigues me.
So like Bill, I say, don't give up, just turn yourself around and refocus your energies.......if you need to, take your time, plan how you spend your resources but keep on going.
So thanks again for all your wisdom. Even though I don't have money, your words are equally wise when adapted to a person's everyday life! One day, you might write a book about that instead and gain a whole new audience!
Kind regards
Joy
This story impresses upon me the importance of being in possession of: relevant specialized knowledge; current knowledge of respective markets and of strategies conducive to capitalizing upon recognized opportunities; and rational, disciplined thinking that serves to drive a passionate, steadfast resolve to forge ahead - especially at times that we may, through negative thinking, be inclined to do otherwise.
Story #2 has highlighted the importance of: how we channel our thinking; with whom we choose to associate; and whose influence we permit to compel our behavior. Dwelling upon the negative experiences of ourselves or of others may be deemed typical of our natures. Considering this, for most people, there is likely a significant base of support for such ponderings, representing influence that tends to move them towards a resultant state of disempowerment.
As you have indicated previously, the direction of one's focus effectively establishes - and serves to reveal - one's direction of travel on a designated path. Negative thinking yields emotions that resist productive activity, potentially cascading into a state of resignation and inaction. One's focus on negative thinking may therefore evidence itself as guiding one along one or more paths leading to inaction.
Assuming one to possess a sufficient base of relevant knowledge upon which to justify action, such a potential predisposition to negative thinking may be overcome through passion, strength of resolve, and a conscious choice to focus in a direction having prospects [albeit not guarantees] of leading toward desirable outcomes. Through this story it is evident that both you and Donald exercised strength of character that allowed you to overcome circumstances of bonafide adversity - by acting in spite of them. In having done so, you both acted consistent with the momentum established through your knowledge and character - consciously defying 'natural inclinations' that substantiated cause for you to have done otherwise.
As for me, I am preparing to form businesses in support of real estate investing. Recently, I had been finding it difficult to resist the influence of more than one successful investor whose strong advice has been for me to act. The focus of this advice has been upon acquiring property - the Product component of the B-I Triangle. I must resist this temptation to act [acquiring property] until I have adequately addressed all 8 Integrities of the B-I Triangle, as is consistent with your considerate reminder, having described them for us once again in COR.
As used, I associate the term 'recovery' with my need to return to thinking and acting in a manner that is consistent with what I have come to understand about the 8 Integrities, including their relevance to the creation and operation of businesses with 'real' prospects for long-term viability. This 'recovery' represents a return to my momentum, currently a state of preparation that holds promise of carrying me forward towards acquiring not one, but many properties over the term of my business.
I appreciate having been reacquainted with the 8 Integrities, reminding me as to their importance. In light of these, I believe those whose advice to me is 'to act' are likely not considering the integrities that exist in support of their own endeavors. I am extremely confident that developing the 8 Integrities of my business(es) will provide a framework within which my ability to acquire and manage a portfolio of real estate assets will flourish upon a well-conceived foundation, while their designs will intentionally scale to accommodate growth into 'B' type businesses.
I have also come to more clearly recognize a relationship between the 8 Integrities and a relative 'inertia' that may thus be imparted to one's momentum. In concert with the 8 Integrities, planning my work will definitely lead to working my plans. My 'recovery' has placed me back onto the path where my momentum and confidence increase as I move forward. I have found this much easier, possessing a clarity of purpose and improved ability to visualize what is ahead. COR, having clarified and added to my understanding, has consequently nurtured empowering beliefs that will serve me well, strengthening my resolve and commitment to action - especially when faced with the inevitable adversities yet to come.
Thank you again, Robert and Kim. As you have posed, I would agree that COR is your most important work to date. I believe this to hold especially true for those who have more than a passing familiarity with your foundation of work that precedes it. The value of what you have shared is beyond measure, as is the extent of my gratitude.
i was very impress of the story of the helicopter (i was pilot).
in businnes i lost my momentum and i recover by couching i have a real rich dad who is much like robert even in the details like the retire cabin with oaks, of course whit the rigths comparation proportion cause me real richd dad in this moment is in the givin time in the area of enviromental ecology and forest protection, and he is out of cash flow.
The very first part of the story, about Bill tying to come back to a business that had moved on without him, had the most clear impact on me. I think we have all had the experience in one form or another of how much easier it is to keep a thing going than it is to begin it. The only part that wasn't pointed out at all was that this momentum works the same when it's negative. If you are in a situation that is negative for you that momentum seems to pull you along, and make it that much more difficult to jump on the train that is going in the opposite, and positive, direction. I do very surely intend to make that jump, and if the trains wreck, I will be up and ready to catch the next one. Thanks for the reminder Robert. ~Nicky
The part of the story that had the greatest impact on me was where Robert was discussing his 3 helicopter crashes in Vietnam. I can relate better to that story since I flew the Skyhawk SP just this past Sunday for the first time. I had never flown in an airplane before and the very first time I go flying I end up literally flying the plane over an ocean. Some time back I had lost my momentum after being laid off from my medical job and just couldn't seem to get back on track. I thought if I flew the plane then it would give me back my confidence, self respect, and show me that I can over come and accomplish anything that I set my mind to and I was right. I didn't allow negative thoughts to enter my mind before the flight. I only focused on the positives that I would gain from the experience. Once I landed back at the airport I knew I had gotten my momentum back and there would be no stopping me from reaching all my business and personal goals. I owe that positive thinking to Robert and his lovly wife Kim. I have been reading their books and attending their seminars for almost a year now and have learned so much from them both. I thank them for sharing their knowlege and experiences with all us so we too might become financially free one day.
The story of continuing to fly after the helicopter crashes and reducing your recovery time for me is a great practical example of how to keep going, and what the result can be by keeping going when probably everything around you is saying and influencing you otherwise.
I have personally struggled with momentum but I am learning through life experience to keep going. I believe that the old saying about what you do when a horse bucks you off, that you get straight back on. But I also subscribe to persistence and the saying that the race doesn't always go to the swift but to those who keep running.
The largest impression on story #2 came from your momentum and continuing to fly after three crashes. God bless you for the will to continue. I lost my momentum personally with issues of a plague of personal family issues, and as I recall the one thing that helped me to replenish myself and move forward was completing moving away from my home town. I forced myself to learn true independence. I have been on my own since I was fifteen, truly living on the streets, but I was always determined to have a better life. I returned home, purchased my first home and car within two years and started a bookstore by the third year. I truly believe that it was the time I spent attending New Birth Missionary Baptist Church with Bishop Long learning to strengthen my personal relationship with God that changed my life forever. This was a great educational tool, and I would truly have to say that it has always been the quite times of reflection that have allowed me to rebuild momentum. I have had the ability to rethink my strategy and then leap forward with the right footing. I would have to say that I often hesitate about jumping too quickly back into anything, specifically when I am not sure that I have learned the real lesson(s). I can’t say that delay has been a hindrance to my momentum, but I’m glad to hear of your story and the encouraging reminder to continue and build the momentum regardless of the wins or losses. My grandmother would often say, “Get up, shake your-self off and knock the dust out”. I am actually in another moment of building momentum again so here is you excellent educational tool within story #2 to help me and I am looking forward to the next story. God bless and thank you, Sheryal
Too often I myself, and people I know, have sat teetering on the edge of action, but hesitant to take the plunge. Once they do, they arleady have momentum, and stepping off the edge isn't hard anymore, but sometimes the initial step is almost impossible to make...because of fear. Fear will paralyze. Often, it's just a matter of turning off your thoughts, putting a halt to all the 'what-ifs' and 'but's that are holding them and myself back. Turn off the thinking, and just place the foot out there and go.
Another thing that I have always found beneficial are conferences. For instance, I am with an amazing Nutritional Supplement company, AdvoCare, and their conferences are phenomenal for encouragement, training, reassurance, and getting a break from all of the negeativity that permeates the attitudes of people everywhere, and instead filling you with a type of can-do. But after that, once you leave, you have to be able to once again turn off the fear induced paralysis and simply act.
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Jason
Brillinat piece,
I have lost most of my momentum lately using excuses
The lesson Donald was given is so key
Donald putting on the tuxedo and negotiating with one of the bankers was key.
RK getting back up to face death, time after time
i have 3 pieces of work to hand in tomorrow and i'm getting my momentum going
Great story,
It really made me realize (again) that I need to put together a business plan, a team, investors and start making offers on properties. The loser in me is saying "but all your money is tied up in you properties and silver". I know this is holding me back.
Thanks for the reminder.
Hi Robert, I hope you are having a blast with Kim in Argentina. Its a beautiful country. I spent 2 years there doing business, plus my wife & daughter were born there.
On the topic of momentum from story#2. I like the story and relation you used with the US airways crash and your crashes in vietnam.
That really hit me, as I was told in the past; Man can fall down, but he can get right back up!!
Momentum i had in the past specifically in 1999. I was a charging rhino in the network marketing business and go introduced to international business by introducing the business opportunity in Argentina. I lost the momentum after 1999 near 2000, the negative words and dream stealers brought me to a halt. Since then, it has been ups & downs, but I am very eager to get back on my feet again, that is why I am learning alot from your books. Especially on gold & silver is my main interest now.
Thank You for your words of wisdom and teaching us to follow our dreams!!!
Brian
I am a Forex trader. I have been an entrepreneur and have3 failed many times with different projects, like environmental for suburbs, international cooperation or environmental consulting. I have taken the risk again and again. In forex it has been the same stoory, and at this moment i am recovering my momentum, having confidence and going for my goals. In the past my problem was i tought a lot about my fails. Now i think in my goals.
Thanks Robert, i see i go in the correct way
In the late 90's after reading Richdad Poordad I crash landed in several networking business until I lost my momentum there and find myself in the taxi business it clip down again after more than a year.
After that I went abroad as an expat employee while picking up myself back to what business I can start again! This time I find my way in the rental business abroad with the help of a partner. We we're able to operate for more than a year as partner with four properties to manage and then the crash came and it was terrible. From it I've learn more about laws and legal matters, attending hearing, filing complaint,etc. Worst I wasn't able to go home to my family for two years but I didn't loose hope. Now I've learn to fight!
While waiting that my name be cleared in court, I decided to get back to school and enrich myself with my profession, then start anew again any business idea that comes to mind!
This experiences makes me stronger emotionally and I know that soon my success is near!
Hey Robert and all, I could write a book on my attempts to succeed. As I sit and ponder my own stories or less than glorious situations ~ one after another, I can't choose a favorite to tell you! LOL
Largest impression in Robert's story #2 is his situation of possibly facing death flying the helicopter. I've never experienced a situation this extreme.
He had a mission bigger than himself to carry through and I marvel at stories such at this. People seem to have "extrodinary momentum" when what they are doing is a calling or duty.
~~~~~ How can we all grab hold of "extrodinary momentum" ???
On a much smaller scale ~~~ to recover from small moments of feeling deflated by loss of momentum ... a friend and I yell a battlecry to each other : "NEVERSTOP!!!"
Robert,
I enjoy your books and stories as they help me stay the course.
Momentum, however, can often be lost by listining to the continuous negativity of those around you. Those who refuse to share or even understand your dream usually refuse to have a dream of their own for fear of failing if they try to go after it.I keep my momentum by continually reading to improve and prepare myself for success despite the negativity of the naysayers around me. I will achieve my goals eventually.Thanks for your continued guidance.
The largest impression moment in Story #2 is the moment where Donald decides to go out even when he doesn't want to. I find I struggle at the analyzation sometimes, but not all the time. My momentum starts and stops with my decisions to continue or not. At the point of losing momentum, I have recovered by simply deciding to move on and taking motion. I'm learning more that when I do that, results start to flow, and not always from the sources I'm pumping. Just moving towards my goal, people and resources come out of the woodwork.
I look forward to Story #3 to add to learning how to make that decision more often.
Thank you! :o)
Hi,
A already read almost 8 of your books which include this one.
I was not yet rich but I thank you from the bottom of my heart for having me seen the other side of the coin.
I now see so many possibilities that was not visible to me before.
I'm 32 years old. I'm currently working as an Employee for almost 10 years.
I thank you because, I know I will not be an employee forever.
I'm taking baby steps to be in the B quadrant. I know I will be enjoying the journey especially that I know the Lord is with me.
Again, thank you so much!
May God Bless you more and more!!!
Regards,
Edmon
The largest impression was that even if we lose, fail, get rejected we still should keep going and don't let it stop our momentum for success.
In my life,shyness/fear/worry (let's call it what it is) is due to the lack of knowledge in an area of investing. I am pretty tenacious when I am confident about a subject. After realizing I don't know much on the topic, I sit on the idea and lose momentum. I have not been willing to take the risk if I don't know what is ahead of me.
I have been inspired & motivated by the online book. It has helped me pick up some momentum by investing time in learning/reading/researching regarding my lack of knowledge on investing, and moving from Employee to Entrepreneur.
Thank you.
I find this has been the most challenging aspect of growing financially: the fear of messing up and then what?
I realize that in the past I´ve found myself not taking action out of fear, especially that it´s impossible to get out of the hole if I happen to fall...
The aspect of story #2 that made the largest impression on me is that I have actually been there, and have found a way to come back. I have led a charmed life and several years ago I lost my momentum. After suffering through that for a couple of years, I attended a 3 day workshop in Phoenix in March of 2009. There I was introduced to the concept of Clearing, which ultimately led me to new knowledge about what had happened to me, how it happened, why it happened, and most importantly - how to recover from it.
I am now starting to enter back into that magical "charmed life" again, thanks to Jayne Johnson at The Clearing Sight. While this is not a commercial for Jayne, or The Clearing Sight, I can imagine how it might seem like it. I too was new to the concept, and I have heard Jayne referred to as "my unfair advantage" by a very successful entrepreneur - who will remain unknown, but who, I will suggest, loves to teach and write books. Like most my initial reaction to his proclamation was- yeah right.
Well, after a couple of months of work with Clearing by Jayne I can tell you that I now believe it. I have found that there are lots of ways to skin a cat, but there is always something missing in all the methods. Jayne showed me the missing ingredient. And, I strongly suggest that if you find yourself lost and losing ground like I did, look into this phenomenal technology for yourself. Do not listen to me, learn about it yourself. It has worked wonders for me and I now too have found "my unfair advantage". Best of luck finding yours. And, of course, thank you to the person that led me to Jayne.
The part where after, each of your plane crashes you were able to go back flying. It showed me that your recovery time got faster as you were determined to conquer your fears of failing. In my life just over the last 12 months I have over came drug abuse, Major Kidney Failure and then a life threatening ear operation with a 90% chance of being permanently paralysed.
Through these events, friends and family thought I was mad to leave my full time job, which by the way put me further into debt. I wanted to start a business which educates young people on the importance of setting life and financial goals. I didn’t have money and began asking friends and family who all just told me to get a job; I went to banks, who laughed in my face as I had bad credit ratings, got rejected from Loan companies. From March 2008 till July 2008 I didn’t received any government benefits so I had to live of 8p noodles. I was on the verge of collapsing, physically from hunger pains.
By the end of July 2008 I woke up, did a prayer and asked for guidance to create a better situation. I knew I needed a team and a product to sell. I’m creative naturally, after my short prayer; I opened my laptop and let my fingers type. One year later, I have completed two books, design 3 different businesses and found 3 different team players for each of the businesses. The obstacle I faced was that my team did not know anything about business.
So i put them on a four day start up course, and had them read “The business School for people who like helping people”, combined the study with youth work, plus much more. Now they know alot from business systems, to business industry and a whole lot more. The next hurdle we faced was money. The question I asked since May 2009 was “What Do I need to know about money to get money for our start up? Behold I found Rich Dad Guide to Investing” Now I bought and reading “Increasing you Financial I.Q” I have all three teams go through the entire Rich Dad series.
Even thou I have not started trading, I am still discovering all methods of generating income to raise the capital to start the business. Hopefully interacting on this site, I am able to increase my knowledge and find the final solution to the last problem.