Live life as if you were still a child.

Do you remember when you were a child and you pretended to be a great astronaut, firefighter, wizard, or anything else you deeply wanted to be “when you grew up”? What happened to that mindset? Did it seem to disappear with age as you began to feel all the stresses and “realities” of the real world?

What many fail to realize is that the simple actions of “pretending” or acting “as if” that we performed as children is perhaps one of the most critical components to developing that “millionaire mindset” that so many strive to achieve. Of course, the trick is actually believing in something so much that you actually transform your life into making it so.

When you were a child, you didn’t pretend to be an astronaut if only you had more education.  You didn’t pretend to be a great inventor if only you had more money. You just simply “were” what you wanted to be and you played and enjoyed life as if it were so. You must relearn this childhood skill if you wish to truly experience a blessed life.

As an adult, you can tap into this same creativity by simply acting like the person you want to become. This simple yet powerful activity sends a command to your subconscious mind enabling it to more creatively find ways to achieve the goals you have set out to accomplish.

What do you want to be when you “grow up”?

Think about this for a moment…  If you had already achieved your dreams and have become who you want to be, what kind of clothes would you wear? What kind of friends and associates would you have? How would you act on a daily basis? What kindness would you show to others? Would you have more self confidence? What would you see when you looked in a mirror? Would you save a portion of your income or donate it to a charity? Perform these actions NOW.

When I decided I wanted to become a personal trainer, I began going after clients, getting myself in peak physical condition, and I began talking to people as if I could help them reach all of their health and wellness goals. I set up a personal website dedicated to healthy and wellness. Shortly after, I was offered a position as a personal training manager at a local gym and began living the life and helping others as I had originally set out to do. Although I now do many other things, I deeply cherish my work as a personal trainer and continue to help others feel better about themselves and live healthier.

Create the perfect inner experience for growth

Time and time again I have people tell me that if they just had the right job, enough money, or the right education they could do all the things they wanted to do. Although these things help, there are plenty of people with lots of money and a ton of credentials that are absolutely miserable. The reverse holds true. The outer experience of “acting” as if you had everything you wanted and are happy will in fact create the inner experience. THIS is what many call the “Millionaire Mindset” – the golden chalice of success. This mindset will carry you to the actual manifestation of that experience. Guaranteed.

Have you noticed how the most successful people exude self confidence, ask for what the want, deny what they do not want, and continue to live a life that makes others green with envy? Successful people take risks and celebrate success. They will often save a portion of their income and share a portion with others who are less fortunate. The truth is, however, you can begin setting yourself up for success by doing these things NOW. You do not have to wait until “your ship comes in”. If you do, it may never come in. Waiting for success creates failures in success.

Once you begin to live like you ARE successful, you will begin to attract the people and things that will ultimately help you achieve your goals.

You may not be able to buy the Aston Martin convertible right now or fill your closets with Versace suits, but you could invest in a few great outfits so that you have them when needed. You could detail the car you do have to make it look as good as possible. When you dress and act like you have arrived at your goal, other people will notice and naturally be attracted to you.

The key here is to BE, and then DO. First BE who you want to be, and then DO the action steps you would achieve as if you WERE this person – because guess what – you ARE that person.  Create an inner state of happiness and abundance and your outer state will follow.

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