Would you like to take a quantum leap forward in your financial life?
Starting right now?
You’ll never go wrong when you follow the brilliant teachings of Napoleon Hill, author of the all time classic Think and Grow Rich. Here’s the genius who condensed decades of research into a philosophy for financial and personal success, and showed the world the quickest and most direct route to get there … plus … the pitfalls to watch out for that’ll sabotage all of your efforts.
In his hundreds of lectures and speeches after writing TAGR, Napoleon Hill often referred to the “2% Club.” (and we’re not talking milk here friends)
When he broke it down, he found that only 2% of all people want financial success badly enough to dedicate themselves to creating a plan of action backed up by a philosophy that guarantees success. As my good friend and mentor Harv Eker would say about these 2% … they have a financial and success blueprint that’s set for success.
The 2%ers … are the ones who are thirsty for knowledge that they can immediately put to use in their lives.
They’re the ones who have found their greatest passion in life and are living it.
They’re the ones who have developed great courage and faith in themselves (like the lion in “The Wizard of Oz”)
They’re the ones who seem to have the “Midas Touch” … everything they do turns to gold.
They’re the ones who you’d bet on that if they lost all of their money today … they’d have it all back and more within a few short years.
… and that’s all a part of their blueprint!
How about you? How confident are you that your current financial blueprint will prompt you to take the actions that’ll lead to your success … whatever success means to you?
(By the way, if you’d like to know what your current financial blueprint looks like, it’s really simple. LOOK AT YOUR RESULTS! Look at your income, your assets, your debts, your savings, your investments, your net worth, your cash flow. The bottom line is … after all your excuses … your results are a direct result of your blueprint.)
I’ve found few people in my lifetime that qualify for the 2% club. They’re rare (just like a good steak.)
When I find one, I make it my goal to befriend that person. I want as many 2%ers for friends as I can find. Over the years, I’ve been blessed to have met a great group of friends that I consider 2%ers.
Who you hang out with … who your friends are … has a great bearing on your financial success in life. The value of surrounding yourself with success oriented people is undeniable.
If one of your goals in life is financial freedom, who do you want to be spending your time with and sharing ideas with? Anybody who happens to be around (pets are not included) … or a group of 2%ers?
Are you a 2%er?
Would you like to be?
After 40 years of study and practical experience, I now know that ANYONE can choose to be in the 2% club. It’s your choice.
Isn’t it tragic that 98% would rather struggle financially through life than choose to learn how to join the 2%ers? My passion and desire has always been to be a member of this club, and to educate and inspire others who’d like to become a member too.
You should understand this about the concept of awareness … that you can’t change something until you first become aware of it. As of this moment, you are now aware of the fact that you are either a member of the 2% club or you aren’t. If you aren’t, you can choose to start learning how to join the club at anytime. In Harv’s words … you can choose to change your BLUEPRINT. When would be the best time for you to start?
Let Napoleon Hill and the philosophy of THINK AND GROW RICH become your financial blueprint. Add Harv Eker’s 17 wealth files, that you’ll find in SECRETS OF THE MILLIONAIRE MIND, and you’ll be hardwiring yourself to automatically attract greater amounts of wealth and riches into your life. There’s no doubt about it.
Want to know the best place to start on your path to success and freedom? Stay tuned … because that’s where we’re headed next.
Namaste.
Jeff
P.S. Within the next few months I’m planning on forming a study group to review THINK AND GROW RICH as well as SECRETS OF THE MILLIONAIRE MIND. If it’s something you might be interested in doing, be sure and let me know. If you know others who’d be interested, please be sure and let THEM know.
It’s great to know anyone can gain entry to the all special 2 per cent club. It’s also good to know the entrance fee is not money or connections but rather the amount of education you garner on your way to attaining your life goals. Hill tells us the so called American Dream does exist and it’s hard work through education which gives us the possibility to achieve our goals.
Great post. Time to get back to reading.
Jeff, you have hit the nail firmly on the head. Being at the top 2% of business requires creative thinking. Most people are used to thinking in a linear fashion so that find that difficult at times.
Create the plan, follow it and reap the reward. Great post and a reminder we all need to remember.
Jeff, I agree with you about it being a choice to be in the 2% club. The sad reality is most people never make the decision. Using the principles in Think and Grow Rich you can join the club.
More importantly, I have also found who you associate with will truly make you or break you. When I started hanging around rich and successful people I too became a millionaire in under 3 years. It’s unfortunate that sometimes we have to change the company we keep in order to improve our mindset.
Most people mean well and don’t want you to get hurt. The people that are keeping you stuck where you’re at are usually the ones that love you the most. It doesn’t mean you have to get rid of your friends and family. Just limit your exposure.
Start associating with successful people more and see what happens. I know it works. It did for me and has for thousands of my clients and students.
Dr. Andy Fuehl
Best Selling Author of Wealth Without a Job
Jeff, what a great message! We spend countless hours planning out weddings, exercise programs, and social events, yet just assume our financial success will take care of itself. Nothing successful in life comes without planning and execution. I need to pull together my blueprint.
As I get older I have really started to pay more attention to the company I keep. It really does influence who you become. I want people in my life that are 2%ers so I can become one. I strongly believe in continuous education because things change constantly, laws, taxes, etc. and in order to stay ahead of the game you have to know the rules.
I believe you are right on the money Jeff. Most people, however, are so asleep that they don’t even consider being a 2% a possibility. We need to be hanging out with like minded people as Mr. Hill says. Getting in mastermind groups. Getting people that will push you to new heights to be more than you think you can be. We all have that third or fourth or fifth gear inside us. it’s a matter of who will break through that wall to the other side!
Jeff,
I believe the key point in your article is the concept of awareness. It is difficult to help individuals until they are aware that there is a problem. By making this information available, you are providing enlightenment - the beginning of improvement. Americans have been poorly served by both the education and investment industry when it comes to finances. I believe you can help correct this unnecessary deficiency.
Jeff-
The science of psychology teaches that effective behavior change is comprised of the following steps: awareness of a need to change behavior, a desire to do so, a plan of action such that small sequential steps are taken toward the desired goal, and reinforcement of those steps. Once again, my friend, your ideas for financial wellness overlap with basic psychological theory. Solid concepts. You should have an honorary Master’s Degree.
So many important points here. One that I’m noticing in my own life is the power of environment. It really does make a difference who you hang out with: there’s a subconscious impact on beliefs, energy, optimism and willingness to act. Create a positive human environment and many good things follow.
Making the choice to be a 2%’er requires a level of follow through few people on this planet possess. I look toward some of my role models as I strive to make that choice stick in my own life. Great thoughts Jeff.
Having just spent part of our summer with real 2%’ers, you are right, Jeff, that there is a certain mindset in those who have reached the pinnacle of success. The choice to join the club is an individual one and like everything else, there is a price to be paid…in time, self-discipline but more importantly in deep desire. You have to WANT IT down to your core. Both books you recomend are excellent and will start one on the right track. I know you will be there to help anyone who wants to move along the curve. I’m glad to say I know you.
Jeff,
This ever evolving process that I have taken on certainly is interesting. I made major improvements since first attending the MMI in 07′. I’ve read TAGR once already and I’m getting ready to go back and read it again.
Between TAGR and Harv’s book I will definitely reach the 2% club.
I don’t know for sure, but I think that white little rubber bracelet I received at the Warrior meeting is magical. I have had times of huge abundance ever since then, I keep it with me always, next to my wallet.