Addiction can be one of the worst things humans can experience, but with the right tools and mindset, one can overcome it!

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Recovering from an addiction is a gradual process. It may take a few attempts. Rehabilitation is easier with support to help you deal with symptoms.

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So what’s his secret to financial independence? Well, let’s look at 10 lessons

10 key lessons to learn from Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosak

This is one of the basic concepts addressed in the book Rich Dad Poor Dad. Most people work to survive. If they have money problems, they ride them out or ask for a raise.Unfortunately, this is the vicious cycle most middle and working-class people fall into. On the other hand, the rich don’t work for their money. They buy assets that generate income.He explains that the rich work on building their assets, and every dollar in their asset column is their hard-working employee. The problem is, if your money isn’t working for you and making money while you’re asleep, you’ll never be rich.

The rich make their money work for them  

According to this book, money isn't your greatest asset. ‘The single most powerful asset we all have is our mind. If it is trained well, it can create enormous wealth” says Kiyosaki.He believes that if people are prepared to be flexible, have an open mind, and learn, they tend to get richer.You see… you could be highly educated and successful in their profession, but you could still be financially illiterate.So start your financial education or continue it by reading books and listening to podcasts like this but be careful who you listen to – choose your mentors wisely.

Financial education is your greatest asset

An asset is something that puts money in your pocket and a liability is something that takes money out of your pocket," Kiyosaki explains in his book.He says that rich people acquire assets (shares and property investments) and poor people add liabilities (commitments and obligations).Many people buy luxuries first, like big cars, heavy bikes, or big houses to live in. But the rich buy assets first and the income from their assets buy luxuries. In short, the poor or middle class buy luxuries first, and the rich buy luxuries last. It’s called delayed gratification.

Know the difference between assets and liabilities

Do not let fear or the opinions of the general public or the media dictate your actions.You see…most people’s lives are controlled by the two emotions of fear and greed.Fear keeps people in this trap of working hard, earning money, working hard, earning money, and hoping that it will reduce their fear. They’re scared of investing or taking a leap of faith and opening up a business.That’s why it’s important to have a plan, either a Strategic Property Investment Plan for your investments, or a Business Plan for your business. having a plan help you not be swayed by the emotions of fear and greed

Don’t be controlled by emotions

Find a job where you can learn life skills.He stresses that learning can make you much more knowledgeable and can provide you with unique skills to improve your professional situation.Learn something about accounting, investing, markets, the law, sales, marketing, leadership, writing, speaking, and negotiating.Kiyosaki tells us life skills are equally important for financial success and are not taught in school. You should acquire these life skills to help yourself on the path to financial freedom. An investment in knowledge pays the best interest

Work to Acquire Life Skills, Not for Money:

Interestingly, just like the poor, the rich also have a fear of losing money, but the main difference between the rich and the poor is how they manage fear.For many people, the fear of losing money is much more terrifying than the joy of having money. Playing not to lose money means you will never make money. “Winning means being unafraid to lose.” Kiyosaki teaches us not to be afraid of losing and to be bold enough to admit and learn from our failures.The greatest secret of winners is that failure inspires winning; thus, they’re not afraid of losing.

Failure inspires winners and defeats losers

Learn to manage risk

Kiyosaki also encourages his readers to start a business. He says, if you have a job, keep your job and start a part-time business and work it. Never leave your job until you build your own business. Don’t struggle all of your life for someone else. Start your own business and grow it.

Mind your own business

Why do you want to earn more passive income?”For many people, it’s because they don’t want to work all their life. They want to have control over how they spend their time. Others want to support their children financially, yet others want to give to the community or charity. Write down your “why” because it will keep you motivated. If you don’t have a reason, then it is difficult to stay on the path to wealth. Remember…it’s not your fault if you were born poor, but it will be your fault if you die poor.

Find a reason

Pay yourself first

In Rich Dad Poor Dad, the #1 Personal Finance book of all time, Robert Kiyosaki shares the story of his two dad: his real father, whom he calls his poor dad,’ and the father of his best friend, the man who became his mentor and his rich dad.’ One man was well educated and an employee all his life, the other’s education was street smarts” over traditional classroom education and he took the path of entrepreneurship a road that led him to become one of the wealthiest men in Hawaii. Robert’s poor dad struggled financially all his life, and these two dads these very different points of view of money, investing, and employment shaped Robert’s thinking about money.Robert has challenged and changed the way tens of millions of people, around the world, think about money and investing and he has become a global advocate for financial education and the path to financial freedom. Rich Dad Poor Dad (and the Rich Dad series it spawned) has sold over 36 million copies in English and translated editions around the world.Rich Dad Poor Dad will explode the myth that you need to earn a high income to become rich challenge the belief that your house is an asset show parents why they can’t rely on the school system to teach their kidsabout money define, once and for all, an asset and a liability explain the difference between good debt and bad debt teach you to see the world of money from different perspectives discuss the shift in mindset that can put you on the road to financial freedom

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Although we have been successful in our careers, they have not turned out quite as we expected. We both have changed positions several times-for all the right reasons-but there are no pension plans vesting on our behalf. Our retirement funds are growing only through our individual contributions. Michael and I have a wonderful marriage with three great children. As I write this, two are in college and one is just beginning high school. We have spent a fortune making sure our children have received the best education available. One day in 1996, one of my children came home disillusioned with school. He was bored and tired of studying. “Why should I put time into studying subjects I will never use in real life?” he protested. Without thinking, I responded, “Because if you don't get good grades, you won't get into college.” “Regardless of whether I go to college,” he replied, “I'm going to be rich.”

Kiyosaki is best known for his book Rich Dad, Poor Dad, the #1 New York Times bestseller. Kiyosaki followed with Rich Dad's CASHFLOW Quadrant and Rich Dad's Guide to Investing.

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When we undergo a spiritual awakening we literally “wake up” to life. We begin to question our old beliefs, habits, and social conditioning, and see that there is much more to life than what we have been taught.It is common to ask questions such as, “Why am I here?” “What is the purpose of my life?” “What happens after death?” “Why do good people suffer?” and other questions that examine the fundamental nature of life during your awakening.Spiritual awakenings stir the deepest and most significant questions within us that we have been putting off asking or have been too scared to touch.

6 Stages In A Spiritual Awakening 

The first phase is when you start to leave behind your daily routine and dissociate from the life you’ve created. It is considered a spiritual awakening as you start to question everything. Perhaps your job is no longer fulfilling or your living situation is stagnant.You may feel as if something is missing and, no matter what you do, you cannot fill it. Most often this spiritual awakening is accompanied by depression, lack of motivation, and feelings of being lost. However, in this phase, you are waking up.

Stage One of Spiritual Awakening: Waking Up to the Void

This is often the darkest, lowest point of the journey. In this phase we are in complete despair, and we know that something has to happen in our life, something drastic and meaningful, or else there will be a death in us. This is the ego death in initiation. We may even become isolated from others (and even ourselves) and feel the heaviness of the world. Actor Jim Carrey has said that “depression is your avatar telling you it’s tired of being the character you’re trying to play.” This is the theme of the second phase of spiritual awakening: the character you’ve been playing is retiring.

Stage Two of Spiritual Awakening: Dark Night of the Soul (Ego)

This is the explorer phase, where you aren’t sure what you want, but you know clearly what you don’t want. As you start to chip away at all things that no longer resonate, you create more space for what is true and in alignment with your reality.This looks like experimentation with new hobbies, jobs, people, and experiences. You start to fill the void with things that bring you peace and joy: writing, art, more time in nature, getting a new pet, astrology, healing modalities, new books, and new friends are all very common in this phase. It's the sponge phase because you’re soaking new ideas.

Stage Three of Spiritual Awakening: The Sponge

This next stage is not to be rushed. In truth, it can take months, years, even decades. It is the true you emerging and developing a structure for your spiritual self to exist and thrive. The soul is growing, and as you learn more about yourself, you start to implement new tools, routines, rituals, and strategies to help you stay aligned to your true self.This looks like working with new coaches, teachers, meditations, and healing practices. Reiki, essential oils, crystal healing therapy—the list of healing modalities is endless. The soul’s mission in this stage is to discover what works best.

Stage Four of Spiritual Awakening: The Soul Sessions

In this stage, you’ve done so much internal work and you may be living in more balance, peace, and harmony than you were in earlier stages of spiritual awakening. Now it’s time to fully let go. Let go of who you thought you were so you can be all you are destined and truly meant to be. Having become familiar with your true self, as you let go, give your true self permission to shine.Everything that was created by your ego will now fall away. This includes patterns, habits, people, situations—everything that is no longer in alignment with your soul’s highest expression.

Stage Five of Spiritual Awakening: Surrender and Allow

The last stage is full awareness of your divinity, your light, and your love. You no longer live in a place of ego, and spreading your light is your mission and service to the world. You do this by honoring your joy and living your passion. Doing what you love daily is one of the highest forms of happiness, and by committing to this happiness, you help to uplift the world. You understand joy is your birthright, and peace is your priority.

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