Advanced Life Skills

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With economic hardship on the increase and a growing lack of financial resources, it can be easy to slip into temptation. What kind of temptation?
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There’s a temptation to try and make money as quickly and easily as possible. This is a mentality that can leave you vulnerable to all kinds of schemes. The lure of quick money can be hard to resist.  This is especially true when bills are piling up and the pressure is on.
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If we allow ourselves to focus on chasing money, we become easy prey for every get rich quick idea that comes along. This kind of desperation is accompanied by the tendency to throw reason out the window.
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Fear and pain are closely related and it is our natural tendency to move away from pain.  The more desperate we become for money, the more likely we are to make irrational choices that just compound the problem.
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When fear takes over, rational thinking gives way to impulse.
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So what can we do if we find ourselves in this situation?
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Ask questions of yourself, as if you were helping a friend to avoid making a foolish mistake.  This will help to reintroduce reason into the equation.
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Do I know anyone else who has succeeded using this approach?
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Have I done any research to determine if this is a scam?
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How much would I have to invest, and can I really afford to do that? 
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I’m reminded of the question: “How come we never see the headline, psychic wins lottery?”  Asking the right questions is a way to bring us back to reality while allowing us to use our resources in a more creative way.
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Yes, these are uncertain times, and sadly there are unscrupulous people who will try to leverage the situation.  They will see your fear as an opportunity to take advantage of you.
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You become most vulnerable to these kinds of situations when you are looking for a solution outside of yourself. True success and stability come from within.  Having a successful mindset is the best defense against fear and insecurity.
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Your mindset doesn’t change the fact that you still need an income, but it does change your approach to that challenge.  If financial uncertainty and fear are starting to get the best of you, it’s time turn things around right now.  As soon as you sign up for my bimonthly newsletter I’ll send you a complimentary copy of, Except Success and Nothing Less. As in every other area of life, attitude is 90% of the battle.
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