Do you have a wealth-oriented mindset?

I don’t think it’s possible to achieve long-lasting wealth without the proper state of mind. Although I have not bought his book, T. Harv Eker’s “Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth” does have this list that illustrates a wealthy mindset vs. a poverty mindset.

Take a long, hard, honest look at the list and decide where you belong. I think this helpful tool illuminates areas you might need to work on.

• Rich people believe “I create my life.” Poor people believe, “Life happens to me.”
• Rich people play the money game to win. Poor people play the money game to not lose.
• Rich people are committed to being rich. Poor people want to be rich.
• Rich people think big. Poor people think small.
• Rich people focus on opportunities. Poor people focus on obstacles.
• Rich people admire other rich and successful people. Poor people resent rich and successful people.
• Rich people associate with positive, successful people. Poor people associate with negative or unsuccessful people.
• Rich people are willing to promote themselves and their value. Poor people think negatively about selling and promotion.
• Rich people are bigger than their problems. Poor people are smaller than their problems.
• Rich people are excellent receivers. Poor people are poor receivers.
• Rich people choose to get paid based on results. Poor people choose to get paid based on time.
• Rich people think “both.” Poor people think “either/or.”
• Rich people focus on their net worth. Poor people focus on their working income.
• Rich people manage their money well. Poor people mismanage their money well.
• Rich people have their money work hard for them. Poor people work hard for their money.
• Rich people act in spite of fear. Poor people let fear stop them.
• Rich people constantly learn and grow. Poor people think they already know.