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Gratitude is the Spirit of True Wealth
A common belief in the financial services industry is that we believe our wealth is caused by the amount we produce. Advisors are conditioned to believe the greater their production, the greater their wealth. The risk in this belief is that it can distort the meaning of true wealth anddiminish the real power of gratitude. Certainly there is a connection between accumulated wealth and the amount an advisor produces and saves. However, high production is only one factor in experiencing the feeling of being wealthy. I have spoken with many millionaires who feel they are never making or doing enough. Often their life is filled with an emptiness that money and/or production can not fill. True wealth occurs when gratitude emerges. The power of gratitude is what allows someone with very little material wealth to share those meager belongings, and feel blessed that they were able to. True wealth comes from the heart, not a financial statement. Being grateful for what you have is the catalyst for true wealth. Production is an honorable pursuit but it does not cause the experience of prosperity or true wealth. This means working longer, harder and faster will not insure an abundant life. In fact the pursuit of increased production can actually decrease your ROL (returns on living). The attainment of true wealth does not begin with production; it begins with gratitude for what you already have and your personal experience of knowing you have all that you need. The visible signs of true wealth and abundance are when sharing occurs from the spirit of a grateful heart. A grateful and charitable heart is not just the key to abundance; it is the signature of true wealth. Listed below are several qualities of true wealth. Gratitude is the feeling of wealth. It is expressed with:
As you express feelings of gratitude more abundance manifests. The path to wealth is to use and multiply what you have been given. It is expressed with:
As you multiply what you have been given you stop wasting vital energy looking elsewhere for abundance. The attitude of wealth is humility. It is expressed with:
When you have an attitude of wealth even with meager material possessions you can experience abundance, prosperity and wealth. The action of wealth is ingenuity. It is expressed with:
When you take action it will lead you in the direction of your hearts true desire. The confirmation of wealth is charity. It is expressed with:
True wealth occurs when you share it. As you share your wealth, it increases exponentially. One of our greatest mistakes is the belief that our abundance and wealth is the direct result of what we can produce. True wealth is defined by our ability and capacity to express gratitude, live courageously, act with ingenuity and creativity and to give charitably. If you would are interested in expanding your capacity for true wealth please call
Mary L. Duwe, a veteran advisor, Certified Financial Planner®, and Master Coach, brings a depth of experience and desire to help advisors improve their lives and practices. She has practiced as a successful financial planner since 1984 and is licensed in securities, life insurance, and real estate. Mary has a BS in Psychology and received her coach training from CoachU. She continued her training with the Graduate School of Coaching, Legacy Learning (Franklin Covey Coaching) and has completed the Emotional Competence Inventory Accreditation (EIC). As an experienced Emotional Intelligence Development Coach, Mary works with advisors to reorient their lives and their businesses for greater success, meaning, and fulfillment. Mary is the master coach for Mitch Anthony’s Institute of Financial Life Planning. She prepares financial advisors to deepen their client relationships and coaches the process of Financial Life Planning. According to Mary, “The right conversation will make all the difference.” Contact Mary at mary@maryduwe.com or mary@mitchanthony.com. Phone: 715-693-8002. © 2007 Mary Duwe |
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