All Posts Tagged With: "Success"

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Enjoy Life Now

Conventional thinking:  If I work very hard for 20-30 years and accumulate a lot of money some day I will be able to relax and enjoy life.
Contrarian thinking:  Why wait 20-30 years if I can enjoy life now?
There is a great fable about an American businessman who was taking a vacation in a small village […]

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17Mar2008 | goldfish | 0 comments | Continued
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Change Your Mind

Conventional thinking: I must stick to my convictions even if someone makes a convincing argument that I am wrong.  If I give in I will show weakness and people will not respect me.
Contrarian thinking:  You have the right to change your mind.  Showing that you are willing to listen to others and admitting that you […]

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5Feb2008 | goldfish | 1 comment | Continued
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Becoming a Millionaire is Overrated

Conventional thinking:  If I become a millionaire I will be able to live a life of luxury and financial freedom. 
Contrarian thought: A million dollars does not buy you much these days.  Even if you are lucky enough to become part of the 0.13% of the world population who qualify to call themselves millionaires, your life […]

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21Jan2008 | goldfish | 4 comments | Continued