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The value and power of tithing.

I can tell you that my financial world began to turn around the day I gave a little more than twenty dollars to someone when I really didn't have the twenty dollars to give. That day, I felt so good about myself that the feelings alone transformed my performance and my capacity to earn even more.  Most people say, "I'll tithe when I have more money".  But which do you think would be more difficult to do: to give a dime out of a dollar or to give $100,000 out of a million? The answer is obvious, isn't it?  I'm not suggesting that 10 percent is a figure that should be etched in stone, but do make a commitment to constantly  take a portion of what you earn and give it in a way that gives you joy.  The beauty of tithing is by giving away a portion of what you earn, you are teaching your brain that you have more than enough. You'll be beyond scarcity, and that belief system alone will change your life.  True wealth is an emotion: It's a...

Enjoy your Wealth

The fifth key is to enjoy your wealth.  So many people have gone through the first four stages. They've figured out how to earn wealth by adding real value. They've discovered how to maintain it by spending less than they were earning. They've mastered the art of investing and are experiencing the benefits of compounded interest. And they now know how to protect their assets, but they're still not happy; they feel empty.  The reason is that they have not yet realized  that money is not the end; it's only a means. You and I must make  sure that we find a way to share its positive impact with the people we care about, or the money will have no value. When you discover ways to contribute that are proportionate to your income, you will tap into one of the greatest joys in life.  I can tell you that unless you link a certain level of pleasure to create value and earning money, you'll never keep it long term.  Most people wait until they'...