According to Webster's Dictionary prosperity is defined as
"a successful, flourishing, or thriving condition, esp. in
financial respects; good fortune." While financial is used
as an example it is not sacrosanct.

Our present world is entranced with material worth. We
believe the value of success is how much money we have, how
large of a home, how expensive an automobile. If you desire
true prosperity you must remember this vital word…STOP!

Stop comparing to others; stop isolating and stop
personalizing everything. Life is too short to become
ruthful. I am reminded of a young man that was terminated
three times in a six-month period, the latter on Christmas
Eve. In the same year he lost his mother in law and his
wife also terminated. The prosperity achieved by the young
man was a renewed life with a desire to live life in the
moment. He realized precious moments do not return. So how
does one achieve prosperity? Here are a few simple tips
from my new book Little Book of Hope.

1. There is much for you to offer. Prosperity stems from
your ability to self-actualize and realize your importance.
I remember a wonderful quote, "No one who is faithful to
God is a failure. The world honors success: The Lord
honors faithfulness. " —June Hunt" If your Creator believes
in your success why not you?

2. Renewal. We just past the Easter season on the Christian
calendar. For those unaware, Easter is a time for renewal
and rebirth. Take some time to think about the items you
desire to change and make a plan to change them. Realize
how much the world wants your life and vitality.

3. Window Shopping. Refrain from looking at the windows in
your neighbor's home. The worst travesty is comparing to
material wealth of neighbors and peers. There are
skeleton's in anyone's closet. They simply do a better job
of hiding the key. Consider your self worth; it will
positively eradicate self-doubt.

4. Split Second Moments. Never look back always look
forward. My neighbor's children both had an extremely rare
blood disorder requiring bone marrow transplants. I never
noticed a tear on either child or a parent. They believed
that prosperity would come to then but in its time not
theirs. Moments never get a chance to return and we all
share one thing in common – time. Why is it some of more
prosperous then others? They understand the usefulness and
imperative nature of time. They do not waste it.

5. Set Goals. Wilma Rudolph, Donald Trump and Lance
Armstrong all understand the value and purpose of goal
setting. The core of prosperity lies in the value and the
decisions of goals. Make them specific, make them real and
make them achievable but make them!

6. Visualize. Champion athletes and powerful business
people use this powerful technique. Prosperous and
recognized names such as Gates, Jobs, Woods and Welch all
use the power of visualization. One will never achieve
prosperity if you do not visualize what it will look like.
I remember Jack Canfield telling me he dreamt of a $10,000
bill on his ceiling as he drifted off to sleep at night.
Jack was a millionaire a few years later.

7. Reach, Believe, Achieve. The best part of prosperity is
to continually believe in you. You must remain on track and
must remain positive. The book "The Secret" discusses the
Law of Attraction. Think about it, the cliché, "misery
loves company" is true. Why invite misery when prosperity
and happiness are more interesting.

Prosperity is individualistic. Prosperity is self-defined.
However, the one commonality is that we all want it. The
path to grasping prosperity begins with a voracious
appetite of self-mastery with an acceleration of
positiveness. Remain focused, remain energized, and
prosperity will surround you!

About the Author:

Drew Stevens PhD
http://www.gettingtothefinishline.com
Drew Stevens Phd works with organizations to maximize sales
in less time. Drew can assist your organization with sales
or customer service. Order his latest book now, Split
Second Selling available on Amazon.com or at his
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