Who Else Is Tired of Life Punching Them in the Face?
August 7, 2010
Remember the bloodied face of Randall “Tex” Cobb?
He was a boxer who fought in a championship bout against then heavyweight champ Larry Holmes in June of 1982. It wasn’t pretty.
He was beaten so badly his face was barely recognizable after the fight.
As a matter of fact, it was so gruesome that Howard Cosell, the famous sports broadcaster who announced the fight, vowed never to do another boxing match after witnessing such an atrocity…and he didn’t.
But “Tex” never went down. Despite the pummeling which featured repeated direct blows to his face, he never hit the canvas. “Tex” Cobb refused to lay down and quit.
“Tex” became something of a cult hero after that performance. He actually became a movie star of sorts. He’s made dozens of TV appearances and you may have seen him in such classic films as “Raising Arizona,” “Police Academy 4,” “Naked Gun 33 1/3,” “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,” and many more.
So what’s all this got to do with you? Plenty!
Well, how many times has life “punched you in the face” repeatedly?
- You’ve made plans and then at the last minute your boss needs you to stay late.
The Wealthy Mindset
June 26, 2010
What is the difference between wealthy people and poor (even average) people? It is not all the money that wealthy people have and the average don’t, nor the luxury, nor the lifestyle. It is their mindset.
A few lucky people have won a lot of money and become wealthy overnight but in short time many of them have returned to their prior financial condition too soon. There is no trace of all the riches they have once
won. Very few of them can stay wealthy long enough to actually improve their quality of life.
Why? Because it is not the money and the luxurious lifestyle that make people wealthy. It is their mindset.
Real wealthy people act differently upon the big cash they can get their hands on and upon everything else pertaining money and possession. And this is because they think differently from most average people in the first place.
Let’s think this through and discuss the way average people think?
As soon as they can get their hands on a big fat check, average people would almost immediately go shopping. Buy the latest model car, luxurious home, or spend it on renovation, once-in-a-lifetime luxurious vacation? blah blah blah.
Real Estate Stories that Show You How!
May 16, 2010
Let’s begin easing you out of the pits. I mean, comfort zone! I’m going to slowly and methodically give you as many little sparks and insights to the relatively simple ways that ordinary people use real estate to achieve extraordinary results.
Stories are the best spark plugs. They let you casually observe from a safe, secure and understandable view point. I will write to answer most of the questions that I feel I myself would ask if I was reading what you are about to read.
I want you to know something from the very start of this report and that something is this: I care about you and I sincerely mean that. I really do want you to move to a new comfort zone, one that is pleasurable and free from fear. A place where you realize you have the power to achieve greater things than you currently can imagine.
It’s possible for you to start being a more powerfully directed purpose-driven individual who is well organized and on track to higher achievement. You will change and grow, slowly and steadily with every page you read. With every thought and insight you gain, your desire and courage will grow as well.
Q and A: Financial Independence Tips For Women From Coni Cecil
April 5, 2010
As a woman Netpreneur, I sat down via e-mail with article-announce regular contributor, Internet marketer and women’s financial consultant Coni Cecil of www.cecilfreedom.com. She shared her Internet marketing and financial wisdom for women on the Net. The quote on her site from Eleanor Roosevelt is inspiring: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
Q: I really admire your emphasis on marketing and financial freedom, especially the quote from Eleanor Roosevelt. What circumstances in women’s lives help or hinder them to achieve their financial freedom?
A: Well Kristin, I think time and other commitments and obligations can be a hindrance to achieving financial freedom. As for help, women are very strong and the determination to succeed and provide for our families is incentive enough to achieve financial freedom. Certainly, the assistance of other people is a huge help, after you realize that you do not have to go it alone.
Q: How can women profit from resources you belong to, such as LeadLightning.com and MasterListBuilder.com, which your link www.cecilfreedom.com points to?
A: Lead Lightning is a fantastic tool to use for promoting your business.
Living Trusts: Do They Protect Your Assets From Creditors?
February 23, 2010
A surprising number of readers want to know “Can a living trust protect my family’s assets from creditors and lawsuits?”
I think there are some promoters out there that use this as a pitch to get people to set up a living trust using their services:
“Transfer your assets to a living trust and hide them from your creditors,” are the claims.
Sorry, that’s not the law.
Let’s have a quick review of a revocable living trust. Basically a trust is “a legal arrangement where property is held for the benefit of someone.” In other words, you “entrust” title to your assets to “someone” who is instructed to use and manage those assets per the terms of the trust document.
A trust is revocable if it contains language that allows you to change your mind and terminate or modify it. In California, the Probate Code specifically states that all trusts are revocable, unless specifically stated otherwise.
A trust is called a “living” trust because it is set up by you while you are living. If you set up a trust through your will, it’s called a “testamentary” trust since it is created through your last will and testament.
Trustees: Who Can You Trust?
January 12, 2010
Early in my legal career I represented two young women in their early 20s.
Their mother had been killed in a car accident when they were infants. An out of court settlement had been reached and a lump sum of cash had been awarded to each of them.
Since they were “minors” (too young to have legal capacity to act for themselves) the money was given to their father “in trust” to be held until they reached the age of 18.
The reason they had been referred to me was because they had both reached 18 and had asked their father for their money. He had ignored their requests.
I was hired to get their money.
Easier said then done. Their father hired a lawyer of questionable repute who threw up every roadblock in the book, hoping to make us go away.
We eventually learned why. Their money was gone.
Their father had spent the girls’ money? some on personal living expenses, some on vacations. He even had given some of the money to a friend for a business that had failed.
Their father was broke. There was no bond (insurance on a trustee’s actions) and no money.
Trustee Fees: How Much is Enough and How Much is Too Much?
November 30, 2009
I am often amused by the ads and offers I see concerning living trusts.
Almost always, one of the big sales pitches is how a living trust will save th*usands of doll*rs in “nasty” probate fees.
This leads the consumer to believe that you pay for probate, but living trusts are “fr*e.” (that is, after you’ve paid the promoter to set one up for you).
Not so.
Here’s an email I received from one of my subscribers (she has given me permission to discuss her question in this article):
Hi Phil, My mom passed away recently and my sister is 1st trustee. She claims she gets 10% of my mom’s estate as 1st trustee. Is this true? What is the normal fee for 1st trustee?
Great question. Often one of the biggest, if not the biggest, areas of dispute between children or heirs after a death occurs.
What is a trustee fee? How is it calculated? Are there other fees?
If you have a trust and don’t know the answer to these questions, I think the proper thought is “Uh-ohh!”
OK, let’s have a quick review of trustee fees.
Surefire Ways to Attain Moneymaking Success
October 21, 2009
You have probably heard other people say that “Money isn’t everything” or “Money can’t buy happiness.” They may be right in some aspects; but it’s not just about the money.
It’s about having an ideal lifestyle - being able to have control over your time and schedule, having no one ordering you around, not having to look at the price tags everytime you go out shopping, and just enjoying the freedom that you truly deserve.
But why do many people fail to achieve financial freedom? Through experience, I have observed that they have limited belief.
That’s the problem with most people. They have set up a boundary in their minds. This barrier stops any possibility of surpassing the current limits of their belief.
For example, many people would think that their boring day job is all that they’re good enough for. They do not like to think outside the box. They do not grab opportunities that are theirs for the taking. Fears and doubts have been causing them to miss these golden chances of a lifetime.
There are plenty of opportunities out there. They may enroll in night classes, do some research on how to make more money, or start an internet business.
Financial Freedom, Is It Only A Dream or Just Steps Away?
September 6, 2009
Almost all of us go to work everyday and do the same routine over and over again. We work so hard until we caught up in the routines for years. With the salary that we earn every day, we try to pay all of our bills. We always expect to get a higher salary, getting promotion or our business running better so we can earn more money. But we do not realize that when we get more income, we also have spent more money on our needs. After we work for two, five, or even ten years we just realize that we have been in the rat race of our financial troubles.
So, to be financially free is only a dream for us, we don’t think that is possible. We already set our mind set that we will retire after 40 years of working and then we start to enjoy our life after that. I don’t want to do that.
What if you can get the financial freedom faster than 40 years? What if I can show you how to get to financial freedom in 5 years? Wouldn’t it be interesting for you?
There are couples steps to achieve financial freedom.
Your Own Products Can Make You Rich
July 28, 2009
Although there are advantages to selling other people`s products and services, there are also drawbacks. For example, the lack of exclusive rights to your own proprietary product can mean that you are just one of thousands selling the same thing. Excessive competition can cause you to drop your prices and to lose sales, thus affecting your profits and cashflow that are so essential to your business survival.
For this reason, you may decide to develop your own proprietary products and services, either exclusively, or to complement your line of other people`s products.
After creating your own proprietary product, you could spend millions in manufacturing and marketing costs. You could go bankrupt before you even had your first sale.
Here, then, are just a few, low-cost ways to profit from selling your own proprietary products and services.
1. Licensing
Instead of trying to finance the manufacturing and marketing of your invention, why not license it to a company with the expertise and capability required? You will then receive royalties in return for your idea.
To learn more about licensing, visit http://yenommarketinginc.com/licensing.html
2. Exporting
