There are 3 subjects topics that seam to be a taboo in our society, they are Religion, Sex, Money. It seams that people talk about everything but not sex, religion or money. Why? Because we have built a strong belief that these topic are something to keep personal. You probably have been educated to believe certain things about sex and sexuality, religions, money that are completely false. And it shouldn’t surprise you to learn that when you have erroneous beliefs about important things, they prevent you from creating the life you desire. Today we talk about money, something always useful if you won’t die tomorrow.
I’ve travelled in 72 countries, have met thousands of people and this stuff is pretty the same: Religion, Sex and money are taboos.
Family, government, school told you that rich people are evil, greed, they cheat on taxes, etc.. Maybe you remember some old says like “money can’t buy happiness” or “we are poor but at leas er are honest”; the environments in which we grew up are steeped in this nonsense.
As a result, it creates a lot of negative and erroneous beliefs, most of these emotionally-charged beliefs are based upon centuries-old stereotypes and superstitions. And people act the victims role sabotaging themselves and prevent them to be healthy, wealthy and happy.
So, the point is: if you want to be financial free, you first have to break these self-limiting beliefs. Otherwise you will keep sabotaging yourself and prevent you to live the life of your dream. It’s amazing how the way you think about yourself changes the way you think about the world. You begin to understand that the only way to change the world is to change yourself.
I was asked hundreds times how I can afford to be a full time traveler without working and my answer is all the same: “I am financial free, living by passive income”, at this point I feel on me the inquisitive eyes of those who don’t have the faintest idea of what I’m talking about. Guys, let me be clear with the next sentence:
If you have to do something to make money, you have a job. If you earn money while sleeping, then you have a business. So, my advise is to focus on build a business, not looking for a high salary. Monthly wage is a trap.
You can’t build a business overnight, but you can change yourself. To change yourself, you have to start from your thoughts, that leads you to change your approach to the life, then you change your behaviour and then you change your circumstances… and then you manifest prosperity in all areas of our life: relationships, health, finance, sexuality, and overall success.
So, change yourself first and then.. I strongly recommend to consider of build a business, not to find a job. There are plenty of books on it and you can find enormous amount of informations online, just start. The main point is “do not work for money, make money works for you”, that’s the only way to be financial free and travel full time.
Have read twice, the concept is pretty clear.. gonna start with Robert Kiyosaki book
Yes, Rich dad poor dad is a great book, nice start!
Johnny by your bio in the web I assumed you became financially free at 42, much respect. I’m 28 and this is my biggest goal, any more advises?
Several. Start reading as many books as you can on the subject.
Here my liste, perhaps you’ll find it useful
http://simp.ly/publish/kgJq7F
In my case, Religion and Politics are the taboos, Sex, Food and Money are always a good subject of discussion… You suggestion is quite straight and clear, but it depends a lot where one is located and how the "local" economy supports (or not) the Business development. I think I m in the middle of your suggestion, I m a freelancer and I m planning to try this summer a month where I ll be working while traveling. See how it works, what should be modified, risks, mitigation and adaptation actions. And hopefully, one day, I ll reach your level.
Thanks for being such an inspiration!
Amazing! Happy you go and start your test, that’s exciting.
I know several freelances who work like that, maybe through freelancer.com or upwork.com – the environment is very important, remember that the WHERE you are and the PEOPLE you spend your time with, are much more important than what you do. Stay in a positive environment and surround yourself with positive and inspiring people. The people we surround ourselves with are the biggest influence on our behavior.
I would love to be financial free but some bad decisions made me in debts, I need to sort it out first. Thank you very much for your inspiring messages, love to read it.
Debt is a prison. Find a way to break out.
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The dream for the most, and you are living it.
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Rich and poor are so different, why?
Broke people usually have a negative energy on money. The emotion they most associate with it is fear, stemming from their fear-based anxiety about their perceived scarcity of money. Throw in some anger for not having enough, and finally toss in some jealousy for the people who have more.
Wealthy people usually have a positive association with money. They view it in terms of the choices and freedom it can provide them. They associate it with happy times of pleasure and enjoyment.