Time & Money Are Never the Issueโ€”Itโ€™s Always Priorities

This week's question from my portal “The Neagle Code: Directions for Life” comes from someone who wishes to remain anonymous.

Neagle Code Question

Hi David,

During my sales calls, people are like, โ€œYes, yes, yes!โ€ Then when we start talking about the money, they say, โ€œI donโ€™t have the moneyโ€โ€”or โ€œI want to do this, but nowโ€™s not the right time.โ€ How do I get around this?

Neagle Code Answer

If people are saying, โ€œYes, yes, yes,โ€ and theyโ€™re not buying, then it sounds like your sales calls are out of balance somehow. When you start talking about money, if theyโ€™re telling you itโ€™s too muchโ€”then youโ€™re not doing the call properly.

Price is never the issue. Urgency is the issue.

Time is also never the issueโ€”itโ€™s always priorities.

If someone says they donโ€™t have enough moneyโ€”really, they donโ€™t have enough urgency. You havenโ€™t brought urgency to the forefront of the conversation, to the point where they want to do it right now.

Remember, one of the four questions in a sales call is: โ€œWhat do you want?โ€ You have to sit with the person until youโ€™re certain theyโ€™re telling you exactly what they want.

There will always be an emotional connection to that answer.

Thereโ€™s no coldness to it. Thereโ€™s no flatness in their tone. Youโ€™ll hear an emotional expression in how they talk about it. Theyโ€™ll have a sense of grief or loss around the idea of not getting it.

If youโ€™re doing that and the money objection still comes up, donโ€™t run away from it. If they say, โ€œI donโ€™t have the moneyโ€ or โ€œThatโ€™s a lot of moneyโ€โ€”say, โ€œWait a second. Just relax for a minute. Letโ€™s not worry about how much this costs right now. First of all, do you see the value in doing this?โ€

Start reminding them of why they said that they wanted this:

  • Why do you want this?
  • What will happen if you donโ€™t do it?
  • Is all of what you just told me true?

When they say, โ€œYes,โ€ ask, โ€œIs it also true that if you could find the money, this would be something youโ€™d want to do?โ€ (That should also be a yes.)

Then say, โ€œItโ€™s not that you donโ€™t have the moneyโ€”itโ€™s just that money is a challenge for you right now. What if we put our heads together and try to figure out a way for you to get the money to be able to do this? Let me advocate for you. Let me help you win.โ€

If thatโ€™s scary for you, then be willing to face that fear. Thatโ€™s what you have to tell them.

Donโ€™t be afraid to lose the sale.

There are so many ways for people to get money, itโ€™s crazy. Money is so easy to get. But when your mind gets locked down around the fear of not having itโ€ฆyouโ€™ll lose the sale or lose the client.

Always go back to: โ€œHow can I help this person?โ€ with every call. Itโ€™s just two people having a conversation.

Allow yourself to be resourceful in your own psychology, so that you actually can help someone.

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Desire or dysfunction?

This week's question from my portal “The Neagle Code: Directions for Life” comes from someone who wishes to remain anonymous.

Neagle Code Question

Hi David!

Can having a desire be a bad thing? Iโ€™ve heard some people say that a person must let go of the desire because the desire controls them as long as they are attached to it. What is the best way to keep the proper perspective?

Neagle Code Answer

Hello, and thanks for this question!

If we look to truth, we can find the answer to your question.

Desire is necessary.

It drives our purpose.

It pulls us to become who we are.

It helps us see when and where we need to make changes in our life.

And most importantly, desire is a KEY ingredient in how we create the world around us.

Desire is not evil, but it can be dysfunctional if you mistake true desire for a dysfunctional need.

The test for all of us to keep ourselves in check — and make sure that our desire is coming from a place of abundance and more life to all — is to use the 4 Questions.

I teach the 4 Questions in ALL of my seminars and workshops and to all my clients.

They are a series of questions that help us determine if we desire something or if we are making a dysfunctional decision.

The questions apply to every decision you make and every desire you have.

Question 1: Is this something you want to be, do or have? (You should get a yes to this question)

Question 2: Is being, doing or having this going to take you closer to your goal? (You should get a yes to this question)

Question 3: Is being, doing or having this in alignment with Universal Law (more life to all)? (You should get a yes to this question)

Question 4: Does being, doing or having this take away the rights of others or does it take away someoneโ€™s right to choose? (You should get a no to this question)

Use these questions daily to help you stay focused and on a clear path to your goals.

Remember:

Desire is the unexpressed possibility within you,ย seeking expression outside of you.

To deny desire would be to deny your true self.

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How to defeat distraction

This week's question from my portal “The Neagle Code: Directions for Life” comes from someone who wishes to remain anonymous.

Neagle Code Question

Hi David,

I think I suffer from Shiny Object Syndromeโ€ฆmeaning I can easily be distracted by a new โ€œopportunityโ€. This can show up as a training, class, new direction, you name it. Iโ€™m constantly faced with trying to decide if I should or shouldnโ€™t do something, and it keeps me from focusing. How do I know what I should be saying yes to?

Neagle Code Answer

Thanks for the question! I know many entrepreneurs struggle with this.

Firstโ€ฆ do you have a clear-cut goal? You canโ€™t decide what the next step is if you donโ€™t know where youโ€™re going.

If you donโ€™t have a goal, set some time aside and get very clear about what youโ€™d like the end result to be.

If you already have a clear goal, ask yourself if there is something that youโ€™re resisting doing thatโ€™s keeping you from that goal.

Often times, if youโ€™re in resistance, something shiny
will pop up to distract you.

Youโ€™ll need to be very honest with yourself about this, as your mind will create stories around why youโ€™re resisting something.

Let me give you an example:

If your goal is to enroll more clients, and you KNOW your next step is to make sales calls, but instead you sign up for a class to learn how to build a website, youโ€™re using the website class as a distraction.

And the insidious thing is that you will have yourself convinced that when you finish the class, youโ€™ll magically have those new clients enrolled.

When you really want a clear gauge to help you make a decision, I always recommend that you turn to the FOUR QUESTIONSโ€ฆyou may have even heard me teach this before.

So letโ€™s use the example above and run it through using the FOUR QUESTIONS.

1) Is this something I want to be, do or have? In the instance of the web class, yes.

2) Is being, doing or having this taking me closer to my goal? In this instance the answer would be no because it would be taking the person farther from it. They already know that the most direct way to enroll clients is to make sales calls.

3) Is being, doing or having this in alignment with Universal Law (more life to all)? Yes

4) Does being, doing or having this violate the rights of others (does it take away someone elseโ€™s right to choose)? No

The determining factor in using these questions is that you must answer yes to the first three questions, and no to the fourth.

Since the answer to the 2nd question was a no, this person would not choose to take the web class. Instead they would focus on working through their resistance to sales calls.

When experiencing bright shiny object syndrome, using the four questions above will help you see clearly which direction to take.

PS: The Neagle Code: Directions for Life is a weekly no-cost program that is open to everyone! Each week, I'll select and personally respond to one question that I feel in my heart will help the most people. (You may choose to remain anonymous if you wish, with our full support.) It is my deep, heartfelt intention that ~ in answering your questions ~ I may provide you with the Universal Truths that in committed application, will set you free. See the sidebar to ask your question today!

 

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Is it desire or dysfunction? How to find the proper perspective

This week's question from my portal “The Neagle Code: Directions for Life” comes from someone who wishes to remain anonymous.

Neagle Code Question

Hi David!

Some “experts” talk about desire negatively. They say that a person must let go of the desire because the desire controls them as long as they are attached to it. I think there is a middle ground; having a desire without being attached to it. Could you expand on this? What is the best way to keep the proper perspective? I like the idea of focus vs. goals because it feels like the attachment is reduced.

Neagle Code Answer

Hello, and thanks for this question!

Iโ€˜m not sure what experts youโ€™re referring to in your question, but if we look to truth, we can find the answer to your question.

Desire is necessary.

It drives our purpose.

It pulls us to become who we are.

It helps us see when and where we need to make changes in our life.

And most importantly desire is a KEY ingredient in how we create the world around us.

Desire is not evil, but it can be dysfunctional if you mistake true desire for a dysfunctional need.

The test for all of us to keep ourselves in check and make sure that our desire is coming from a place of abundance and more life to all is to use the 4 Questions.

I teach the 4 Questions in ALL of my seminars and workshops and to all my clients.

They are a series of questions that help us determine if we desire something or if we are making a dysfunctional decision.

The questions apply to every decision you make and every desire you have.

Question 1: Is this something you want to be, do or have? (You should get a yes to this question)

Question 2: Is being, doing or having this going to take you closer to your goal? (You should get a yes to this question?)

Question 3: Is being, doing or having this in alignment with Universal Law (more life to all)? (You should get a yes to this question)

Question 4: Does being, doing or having this take away the rights of others or does it take away someoneโ€™s right to choose? (You should get a no to this question)

Use these questions daily to help you stay focused and on a clear path to your goals.

Remember: Desire is the unexpressed possibility within you, seeking expression outside of you.

To deny desire would be to deny your true self.

 

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How can I focus when the โ€œfear of failureโ€ overwhelms me?

This week's question from my portal “The Neagle Code: Directions for Life” comes from Marjorie H.

Neagle Code Question

I just walked away from my corporate job of 17 years and for the last 6 months or so I have been trying to โ€œfind myselfโ€. I've been doing a lot of soul searching and a lot of journal writing, and I come up with great ideas. I start working on them, and then I begin to experience this overwhelming fear of failure and I jump to something else. I know I need to focus on one thing, but I'm afraid if I spend too much time on the wrong thing, I could fail and have wasted all that time and possibly be out of time and money. I really hated my corporate job, but at least someone was always telling me what to do. Do you have any suggestions on how to navigate this?

Neagle Code Answer

Hi Marjorie, and congrats on the beginning of the rest of your life!

The key thing to understand here is that it is your FEAR OF FAILURE that is causing you to stop and find something else.

Let me remind you of something really important.

FEAR IS A LIE. And it is not from Spirit.

Fear is not a message to you from Source thatโ€™s trying to redirect you or help you course correct. It is from your ego.

And your ego has one goal in mind: to stop you from growing.

You see your ego views growth as a huge threat, and it will go to every length possible to keep you โ€œsafeโ€.

Instead of allowing fear to direct your decisions, I recommend using the following four questions:

1) Is this something I want to be, do or have?
2) Is being, doing or having this taking me closer to my goal? (You want a yes here)
3) Is being, doing or having this in alignment with Universal Law (more life to all)?
4) Does being, doing or having this violate the rights of others (does it take away someone elseโ€™s right to choose)?

The determining factor in using these questions is that you must answer yes to the first three questions, and no to the fourth.

When experiencing indecision, using the four questions above will help you see clearly which direction to take without letting fear take the reins in your life.

Once you make a solid decision using those four questions, then itโ€™s time to exercise both belief and faith. This is where most people get tripped up and they stop.

Iโ€™m going to be facilitating a 3-day seminar on this exact topic July 26th-28th. I highly suggest you join me at Manifest Success Seminar and gain both the awareness and the confidence you need to step into your new life. Click here for all the details: www.davidneagleseminars.com

Donโ€™t hesitate to make this decisionโ€ฆthere are fewer that 20 seats left!

 

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PS: The Neagle Code: Directions for Life is a weekly no-cost program that is open to everyone! Each week, I'll select and personally respond to one question received via the above “The Neagle Code” page that I feel in my heart will help the most people. (You may choose to remain anonymous if you wish, with our full support.) It is my deep, heartfelt intention that ~ in answering your questions ~ I may provide you with the Universal Truths that in committed application, will set you free. Simply submit YOUR burning question at: www.DavidNeagle.com/ask-david to participate.

How to tell the difference between your next step and a โ€œshiny new objectโ€

This week's question from my portal “The Neagle Code: Directions for Life” comes from Bobย W.

Neagle Code Question

Hi David,

I just read last weekโ€™s blog and I have a clarifying question. I understand you canโ€™t make a mistake; but how do you know when the next step is in front of you, or if it's just the next shiny new thing that's trying to manipulate your time and energy?

Neagle Code Answer

Thanks for the question!

I answered this in a previous blog a couple of years ago, so Iโ€™m going to repost it for you below.

First itโ€™s important to know if you have a clear-cut goal. You canโ€™t decide what the next step is if you donโ€™t know where you are going to begin with.

If you donโ€™t have a goal, set some time aside and get very clear about what youโ€™d like the end result to be.

If you already know what the goal is, ask yourself if there is something that youโ€™re resisting doing thatโ€™s keeping you from that goal.

Often times, if thereโ€™s a subconscious fear in taking action, something shiny will pop up to distract you.

Youโ€™ll need to be very honest with yourself about this, as your mind will create stories around why youโ€™re resisting something.

Let me give you an example:

If your goal is to enroll more clients, and you KNOW your next step is to make sales calls, but instead you sign up for a class to learn how to build a website, youโ€™re using the website class as a distraction.

And the insidious thing is that you will have yourself convinced that when you finish the class, youโ€™ll magically have those new clients enrolled.

When you really want a clear gauge to help you make a decision, I always recommend that you turn to the FOUR QUESTIONS.

So letโ€™s use the example above and run it through using the FOUR QUESTIONS.

1) Is this something I want to be, do or have? In the instance of the web class, yes.

2) Is being, doing or having this taking me closer to my goal? In this instance, the answer would be no because it would be taking the person farther from it. They already know that the most direct way to enroll clients is to make sales calls.

3) Is being, doing or having this in alignment with Universal Law (more life to all)? Yes

4) Does being, doing or having this violate the rights of others (does it take away someone elseโ€™s right to choose)? No

The determining factor in using these questions is that you must answer yes to the first three questions, and no to the fourth.

Since the answer to the 2nd question was a no, this person would not choose to take the web class. Instead they would focus on working through their resistance to sales calls.

When experiencing indecision, use the four questions above to help you see clearly which direction to take.

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PS: The Neagle Code: Directions for Life is a weekly no-cost program that is open to everyone! Each week, I'll select and personally respond to one question received via the above “The Neagle Code” page that I feel in my heart will help the most people. (You may choose to remain anonymous if you wish, with our full support.) It is my deep, heartfelt intention that ~ in answering your questions ~ I may provide you with the Universal Truths that in committed application, will set you free. Simply submit YOUR burning question at: www.DavidNeagle.com/ask-david to participate.

Four Questions to Help You See Clearly

This week's question from my portal “The Neagle Code: Directions for Life” comes from someone who wishes to remain anonymous.

Neagle Code Question

How do you know when the next step is in front of you, or if it's just the next shiny new thing that's trying to manipulate your time and energy?

Neagle Code Answer

Thanks for the question! I know many entrepreneurs struggle with this.

First itโ€™s important to know if you have a clear-cut goal. You canโ€™t decide what the next step is if you donโ€™t know where youโ€™re going to begin with.

If you donโ€™t have a goal, set some time aside and get very clear about what youโ€™d like the end result to be.

If you already know what the goal is, ask yourself if there is something that youโ€™re resisting doing thatโ€™s keeping you from that goal.

Often times, if thereโ€™s a subconscious fear in taking action, something shiny will pop up to distract you.

Youโ€™ll need to be very honest with yourself about this, as your mind will create stories around why youโ€™re resisting something.

Let me give you an example:

If your goal is to enroll more clients, and you KNOW your next step is to make sales calls, but instead you sign up for a class to learn how to build a website, youโ€™re using the website class as a distraction.

And the insidious thing is that you will have yourself convinced that when you finish the class, youโ€™ll magically have those new clients enrolled.

When you really want a clear gauge to help you make a decision, I always recommend that you turn to the FOUR QUESTIONS.

So letโ€™s use the example above and run it through using the FOUR QUESTIONS.

1) Is this something I want to be, do or have? In the instance of the web class, yes.

2) Is being, doing or having this taking me closer to my goal? In this instance the answer would be no because it would be taking the person farther from it. They already know that the most direct way to enroll clients is to make sales calls.

3) Is being, doing or having this in alignment with Universal Law (more life to all)? Yes

4) Does being, doing or having this violate the rights of others (does it take away someone elseโ€™s right to choose)? No

The determining factor in using these questions is that you must answer yes to the first three questions, and no to the fourth.

Since the answer to the 2nd question was a no, this person would not choose to take the web class. Instead they would focus on working through their resistance to sales calls.

When experiencing indecision, using the four questions above, will help you see clearly which direction to take.

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PS: The Neagle Code: Directions for Life is a weekly no-cost program that is open to everyone! Each week, I'll select and personally respond to one question received via the above “The Neagle Code” page that I feel in my heart will help the most people. (You may choose to remain anonymous if you wish, with our full support.) It is my deep, heartfelt intention that ~ in answering your questions ~ I may provide you with the Universal Truths that in committed application, will set you free. Simply submit YOUR burning question at: www.DavidNeagle.com/ask-david to participate.

4 questions to overcome self-doubt

This week's question from my portal “The Neagle Code: Directions
for Life”
comes from Alison.

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I'm realizing that a “stuck-spot” for me is that I wait for permission or an “OK” from others before I move forward. How can I accept my own permission as just as good of a kick in the tail?

Neagle                                               Code Answer

Hi Alison. This is a great question!


Giving yourself permission to do something begins with making a decision to trust your inner desire.


What is it that you really want? When you know the answer to this question, it will point you in the right direction to receive it.

Instead of seeking validation from others that what you are doing is the right thing, look inward and ask yourself, โ€œIs this something that I really want to do or is it something I think I should do based on what someone else is telling me?โ€

Once you know that it is your true desire, ask yourself four clarifying questions that will tell you if a decision you are making is the right one or not.


These questions are:

1. Is this something I want to be, do or have?
2. Is being, doing, or having this taking me closer to my goal?
3. Is being, doing or having this in alignment with Universal Law? (More life to all-does it add to otherโ€™s lives?)
4. Does being, doing or having this violate the rights of others? (Meaning does it take away another personโ€™s right to choose).

You are looking for 3 yeses and a no. When you are experiencing indecision, using the four questions above will help you see clearly which direction to take.

Once you know the answer, the rest is up to you. If the direction youโ€™re taking is truly what you want, you canโ€™t go wrong in following it regardless of what others might say.

You are the only expert on you.

Honor yourself by taking responsibility for your own decisions, follow your desire and you will get what you want every time.

As you do this time and time again, your self-esteem will grow and you wonโ€™t even think about seeking permission from someone else.

Just Believe,ยฎ
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PS: The Neagle Code: Directions for Life is a weekly no-cost
program that is open to everyone! Each week, I'll select and personally respond to one question received via the above “The Neagle Code” page that I feel in my heart will help the most people. (You may choose to remain anonymous if you wish, with our full support.) It is my deep, heartfelt intention that ~ in answering your questions ~ I may provide you with the Universal Truths that in committed application, will set you free. Simply submit YOUR burning question at: www.DavidNeagle.com/ask-david to participate.

[Fast Cash Formula Series] Article #15 ~ Whatโ€™s REALLY Holding You Back?


In my most recent article, I shared the first of two favorite tactics of the subconscious mind to keep you where you are.

That first tactic is our tendency to look for the magic pill, the easy solution, rather than choosing the option that requires us to change and which, therefore, leads to success.

The second tactic is what I call the rabbit hole of the subconscious mind.

The Rabbit Hole
Often when people get stuck and feel they canโ€™t move forward, they think that a block stemming from a childhood trauma of some kind is holding them back. So they start focusing on what that could be, thinking if they could just remember or figure it out, theyโ€™d be able to release the block and start moving again.

The trouble is theyโ€™ve just fallen into a trap ~ the rabbit hole of the subconscious mind. They could stay on a therapistโ€™s couch for 20 years, looking for memories, talking about change but not making any, and, therefore, unlikely to make the real growth that leads to the big wins.

Itโ€™s Your Excuse
The thing thatโ€™s holding you back is your excuse: what you say to yourself in the moment about why you canโ€™t do something that would take you where you want to go.

For instance, when you say, โ€œI canโ€™t go to the event because I donโ€™t have the money or I donโ€™t have the time,โ€ that is in your imagination. You do have the money. The Law of Polarity says thatโ€™s true. If you have a desire, the way to fulfill that desire is also around you. And you have 24 hours in every day just like everybody else. You get to decide what to do with it.

Your Excuse Is Perfect for You
But you donโ€™t see it that way, because your subconscious mind knows the perfect way to stop you. The excuse you come up with is totally logical, makes sense emotionally and is tailor made just for you. Itโ€™s so perfect, you canโ€™t see any way around it.

And if you donโ€™t bring in some other knowledge or perspective, you never will get around it. Itโ€™s another trap. And you will remain stuck.

How to Get Unstuck
You need people in your life, like a coach, to call you on the excuses you use to hinder your growth. You need to become aware of what you say to yourself so that you can stop believing it, and then employ helpful ways to make decisions.

For instance, if youโ€™re considering whether to go to an event or take a class or start a project, ask yourself The 4 Questions I shared with you recently. If you get a green light, your answer is yes. Take advantage of the opportunity.

Stop making excuses and, instead, make the changes you need to make, and along the way you will grow. You will see your path lighted a step at a time before you, leading you toward your goal.

 

David Neagle, The Million Dollar Income Acceleration Mentor and author of The Millions Within, teaches entrepreneurs and commission-based sales professionals how to quantum leap their current incomes past the 7-figure income level, often in less than 12 months. As a world-class speaker, sales trainer, and success-mindset mentor to some of the globeโ€™s top CEOs, David also privately mentors big decision-makers in their pursuit of quantum success and peace of mind.

[Fast Cash Formula Series] Article #12 ~ Choose the โ€œRightโ€ Opportunity For You


Numerous opportunities are around us at any given moment. Weโ€™re drawn to a particular seminar or we want to start teaching; weโ€™re offered a new job or we consider going back to school.

One or two of these opportunities will take us closer to our goal, but others will not be beneficial. Our subconscious can disguise our opportunities ~ making them seem fortunate when theyโ€™re not or making them seem unfortunate when theyโ€™re the perfect one for you.

Remember my story about driving the fuel truck? That opportunity years ago was around me for two years while I worked on the loading dock, but rather than seeing it as an opportunity, I used to say, โ€œWhy would anyone want to drive a bomb on wheels?โ€

And, yet, it was the right opportunity for me because, through it, I doubled my income while conquering the fear of fire that had been programmed in me at a very young age.

Seeing the true nature of your opportunities is crucial. Thatโ€™s why, last time, I gave you an exercise to help you do just that. Today, Iโ€™m going to show you how to choose the right opportunity, the one that will take you to your goal.

Youโ€™ll need your answers to the last exercise, so here it is again:

Exercise:

Unmask Your Opportunities

Step 1. Write down your โ€œneed,โ€ the amount to the penny of your monthly bills. If you are meeting your need every month, write down what you want, your financial goal.

Step 2. Make a list of every opportunity that comes to mind that could help you meet your need or want. No matter how far-fetched or unappealing or scary the idea may seem, write it down.

Step 3. Every opportunity has at least one challenge associated with it ~ something that makes you think the opportunity would be difficult or impossible to pull off. The most common challenges are not enough money or time, issues with a loved one or prior commitments. Look at your list and write down the challenges that arise as you think about each opportunity.

Step 4. Each challenge you wrote down is another opportunity in disguise. Itโ€™s an opportunity for you to overcome that challenge and grow. Look at your list of challenges and imagine the opportunities they are presenting for you.

The Right Opportunity Is Key

The right opportunity + action = success. Every time, without fail. Since you may still have a few viable options on your list, to help you narrow the field to the best one, run each of your opportunities through the following four questions and only these four questions.

Question 1. Is this opportunity something I want to be, do or have?

If your answer is โ€œyesโ€ move on to Question 2.

If you answered no, move on to your next opportunity. However, to make sure that youโ€™re seeing the true nature of your opportunity, look at your list of disguised opportunities in the challenges that you associated with this opportunity in Step 4 above. Is one or more of those disguised opportunities something you want do, be or have? If you answered no to the opportunity, but yes to the disguised opportunity, move on to Question 2.

For instance, if I answered this question with, โ€œHell no, I donโ€™t want to drive a bomb on wheels,โ€ I would then ask myself if I wanted to conquer my fear of fire while doubling my income. Of course, my answer would be yes, so I would move on to Question 2.

Question 2. Will the opportunity take me closer to my goal?

Be really honest. If your need is $5K a month and your opportunity is a full-time job for $20/hr., it will not help you meet your goal. Instead, it will further ensnare you where you are. If your answer is โ€œyesโ€ move on to Question 3.

Question 3. Is the opportunity in harmony with the laws of the universe, the primary law of more life?

โ€œMore lifeโ€ means more freedom, abundance, prosperity, etc. Would the opportunity bring you more life? If your answer is โ€œyesโ€ move on to Question 4.

Question 4. Would this opportunity violate the rights of others?

Would it take away someone elseโ€™s choice? For example, if an opportunity would have you be secretive or deceptive with your spouse, youโ€™re violating his or her right of choice because youโ€™re making decisions that will affect your spouse, but not including him or her in the decision. Youโ€™re looking for the answer โ€œnoโ€ to Question 4.

If you get three yeses and a no, the opportunity will move you in the right direction and you can feel confident about taking it.

After running each of your opportunities through the four questions, you may end up with one clear winner or you may find that a couple of them will actually work together to help you reach your goal.

In any case, your next step is to seize the opportunity and see it all the way through to its conclusion. Iโ€™ll talk to you about that next time.

 

David Neagle, The Million Dollar Income Acceleration Mentor and author of The Millions Within, teaches entrepreneurs and commission-based sales professionals how to quantum leap their current incomes past the 7-figure income level, often in less than 12 months. As a world-class speaker, sales trainer, and success-mindset mentor to some of the globeโ€™s top CEOs, David also privately mentors big decision-makers in their pursuit of quantum success and peace of mind.