As the new year is creeping up on us, it makes sense to start thinking about your high-concept goals (resolutions) for 2011.  My “high-concept” goal has a lot to do with a little-known quote by Socrates.

(I reveal the quote in the “Comments” section at the bottom of the post … and in case you’re wondering who the person is pictured to your left … it is Socrates).

My good friend Darren Hardy is the publisher of Success Magazine and on page 72 of his new book, The Compound Effect, he reveals an immutable truth about goal-setting that’s worth exploring. He writes:

“When most people set out to achieve new goals, they ask, ‘Okay, I have my goal; now what do I need to DO to get it?’ It’s not a bad question, but it’s not the first question that needs to be addressed either.

The question we should be asking ourselves is: ‘Who do I need to become?’ You probably know some people who seem to do all the right things, but still don’t produce the results they want, right?”

I completely agree with Darren.  Like the defining moment when [Read more...]

POP QUIZ: What is the ONE specific element that billionaire  Sir Richard Branson, success coach Raymond Aaron, best-selling author Harvey Mackay and His Holiness The Dalai Lama all have in common?

The answer, of course, is:  EXTRAORDINARY WEALTH.

Each of these thought leaders demonstrate their deep commitment to one of the 4 Faces of Wealth which are:

1. The Physical Face (Sir Richard Branson)
2. The Emotional Face (Raymond Aaron)
3. The Mental Face (Harvey Mackay)
4. The Spiritual Face (Dalai Lama)

George Orwell once said, “The longer the mask is worn, the more the face grows to fit it.” And so it is also true with which of the 4 Faces of Wealth you favor most.

In the comment section of this post, please share which wealth face has had the most impact on your life and why. And when you’re done, get registered for the 2010 Virtual Wealth Expo (Oct. 18th – 23rd).

The exclusive line-up of thought leaders I’ve assembled for this unique event will never be on the same virtual stage again.  So I encourage you to sign-up and listen in.  You’ll be glad you did.