If you’re broke or struggling financially, I’ve got the secret for how you can change your financial situation, and make the shift out of scarcity and into financial abundance.

Money creates a wealth of opportunities, and affords us the freedom to invest in ourselves and enjoy life to the fullest. Money doesn’t buy happiness, but it does make the best things in life even better.

Unfortunately a lot of people can’t enjoy the opportunities that money offers, because they are floundering in financial debt.

If you’re broke or struggling financially, than what you are currently doing is not working. However, the good news is that you have the power to change your life.

In the words of Napoleon Hill, “Every individual has the power to change his or her material or financial status by first changing the nature of his or her beliefs.” Are you ready to learn a new strategy that will change your financial situation for the better?

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If you make enough poor financial decisions, money has the power to take over your life. This is no way to live.

The moment that you take responsibility for the financial situation that you are currently in is the moment that you take back the power to change your life.

There was once a time in my life when I was broke and struggling financially. I had massive amounts of credit card debt and was living on a friend’s couch. It wasn’t until I took ownership of my financial decisions, that I was able to shift my life. I went from being broke, to where I am today, as a multi-millionaire.

If you’re broke or struggling financially, follow these steps to change your financial situation.

Step #1 – Have A Vehicle For Making Money

Have a vehicle, in the form of a job or a business, that will allow you to make immediate short-term money. I don’t care what kind of job it is, just take it, so that you can start the process of getting back on your feet, financially.

You will need to make a short-term sacrifice, but it’s a small price to pay for freeing yourself of debt.

Step #2 – Learn How To Manage Your Finances

If you aren’t able to manage your money effectively, that tells me that you are either living above your means, or at par, with the amount of money that you are making.

When it comes to managing your finances you need to do three things:

A) Track Your Income & Expenses

Tracking your income and expenses will give you the self-awareness of where you are spending your money, and the power to ensure that you spend less than what you are making.

You always need to make sure that your income is higher than what your expenses are, and that you have a ‘positive cash flow’, which will allow you to save money.

B) Budget

Once you know what your monthly income and expenses are, you need to budget and save money, which may mean that you need to downgrade your current lifestyle and make short-term sacrifices.

C) Allocate Your Money

I learned a simple, but highly effective method for how to manage your money for financial freedom from T. Harv Eker. He suggests that you break down the money that you make and your expenses into six jars:

Necessities (55% of your income)

Put 55% of your income towards necessities, in the form of rent, groceries, or car payments. A lot of people put 100% of what they make towards their necessities. This is not the route that you want to take if you have a desire to get out of the “rat race”.

Long-term Savings (10% of your income)

You should put 10% of your money towards long-term savings. Ideally, you want to build up a 6-month emergency reserve of money, in the event that you experience a financial crisis.

Financial Freedom Account (10% of your income)

Another 10% of your money should go towards financial freedom, which could be investments that you make, in the form of cryptocurrencies or stocks.

Education (10% of your income)

Another 10% of your income should go towards educating yourself. How do you expect to change your life if you don’t have the financial means to invest in yourself?

Investing in coaches, seminars, and training is what is going to allow you to achieve financial prosperity. I can confidently say that this is what has allowed me to build my business to where it is today.

Fun (10% of your income)

You should put 10% of your money towards doing things that are fun. Make time for things that bring a sense of joy to your life.

Personally, I was willing to sacrifice fun and invest this 10% into my education, so that I could pay off my debt faster, but it’s up to you how you want to allocate it.

Giving (5% of your income)

Lastly, you want to give 5% of your earnings to a cause or charity. Even if you don't have a lot of money to give, the act of giving trains your brain to live in a state of abundance.

Giving makes you feel good about yourself, and you end up attracting more wealth into your life as a result of doing it.

Step #3 – Invest In Yourself

It will be difficult for you to change your life if you do not invest in yourself. Warren Buffett once said, “The best investment that you can make is in yourself.” 

This has been the secret that has allowed me to achieve financial freedom, and one of the best returns on investment that I have ever had.

Step #4 – Create Wealth

Lastly, you need to create a vehicle for financial freedom and abundance, whether that’s creating wealth by starting an online business or learning how to invest in stocks. There is a simple formula for building wealth, which is:

1. Make more than you spend and invest the difference wisely.
2. Develop daily habits that result in wealth accumulation.

If you're broke or struggling financially, follow these steps to change your financial situation. If you can master this process, you will live the rest of your life, financially free!

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I’m going to share with you 5 things mentally strong people won’t do. 

It may surprise you, but intelligence only accounts for a small percentage of your achievement. Research is starting to reveal that mental toughness, or “grit”, plays a more important role than anything else for achieving your goals in life.

Mentally strong people are committed to engaging in habits of success, and they are effectively able to manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.

If you catch yourself engaging in these 5 things mentally strong people won’t do, don’t beat yourself up. I have solutions for how you can recognize and replace these unhealthy habits, so that you can become mentally strong.

In the words of John Schiefer, “Mental toughness can take you to the top, and mental weakness straight to the bottom.” Which path will you take?

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Mental strength is the foundation for success. Everyone has the ability to build it. Just like a muscle, you need to strengthen it.

Commit to learning how to identify the common pitfalls that you are prone to falling into, so that you can master your mind and become the best version of yourself.

Here are 5 things mentally strong people won’t do.

1. They will not indulge in past failures or mistakes.

Failure is a normal part of life. Whatever goal you are trying to achieve, you will make mistakes and you will fail.

A mentally strong person is able to learn from their mistakes and use them as fuel to propel them forward. They don’t view setbacks as failures, but rather, as opportunities to learn and become more.

Alternatively, a weak person is unable to bounce back from failure. They usually associate a lot of pain to their setbacks and tend to make a big deal out of things that are out of their control.

They are afraid to take a leap of faith and try something new, for fear that they will fail. As a result, they remain in their comfort zone.

If you failed in the past, it’s time to let it go. The past is history.

Your failures will not determine your future unless you allow them to. In the words of Tony Robbins, “The past does not equal the future.”

Shift your mindset and look for the positive in every experience. Don’t dwell on your problems in life. Focus on what you have control over and move on!

2. They will not feel sorry for themselves.

Mentally strong people take ownership and responsibility for their choices in life, whereas weak people create stories and play the role of victim. They blame others’ and external circumstances for their shortcomings in life.

As a result, these people end up holding onto their problems and carry this baggage with them into the future.

Alternatively, mentally strong people recognize that the sooner that you take responsibility for your life, the happier and healthier you become.

Research shows that positive emotions may actually make us healthier.

According to Dr. Laura Kubzansky, a professor of human health and development at Harvard School of Public Health, individuals with great emotional vitality have a much lower risk of developing heart disease, compared to the less emotionally expressive.

Don't be a victim of your circumstances. Pick yourself up, dispel negative emotions, and take responsibility for your life.

As Viktor Frankl famously said, “When we can't change the outcome, we are challenged to change ourselves.”

3. They don't surround themselves with negative people.

Negative people can suck the life out of you, draining your emotional and mental energy. This is why mentally strong people are conscious of who they surround themselves with.

The fact of the matter is, who you spend time with is who you become. Are your friends elevating you or bringing you down? If it’s the latter, it’s time to find new friends.

Weak people allow toxic energy to come into their lives because they are unable to develop healthy boundaries. Study after study shows that negativity has a drastic impact on your physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Alternatively, mentally strong people do not tolerate second class behaviour or negativity. They know when to put the line in the sand, and have the ability to say no when someone is not serving their highest self.

4. Mentally strong people don’t judge themselves or others.

Mentally strong people don't get caught up in drama. They refuse to indulge in the act of speaking less about themselves or others. They look for the good in everything and everybody.

Norman Vincent Peale said it best – “When you expect the best, you release a magnetic force in your mind which by a law of attraction tends to bring the best to you.”

If you are wondering why your life might be challenging right now, look at where you are focusing your thoughts. If you focus on the bad and constantly complain, you WILL attract more of that into your life.

Research from Stanford University has shown that complaining shrinks the hippocampus, an area of the brain that’s critical to problem solving and intelligent thought.

Be conscious of the words that you speak. They have the power to shape your reality.

5. Mentally strong people aren’t lazy.

Mentally strong people are disciplined and committed to everything that they do. They aren’t focused on instant gratification and pleasures. Rather, they are always looking forward and thinking long-term.

Alternatively, weak people struggle with discipline of any kind, because they haven't been able to master their mindset and emotions. They live in their comfort zones and, as a result, fail to grow.

Everything you desire in life is outside of your comfort zone. Studies show that stepping out of your comfort zone leads to greatly increased productivity, creativity, and the ability to cope with unexpected changes.

When there is a challenge or crisis in their lives, mentally strong people rise up and take action.

Being productive and disciplined is a habit, which is why I'm a big fan of morning rituals. When you start off the day doing things that are proactive it sets you up for success, which translates into every area of your life.

These are 5 things mentally strong people won’t do. Don’t be a dabbler. Condition your mind every day, develop healthy habits, and commit to mastery.

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I want to share with you 5 brutal truths about life no one wants to admit. It’s a lot easier to be ignorant to the realities of life.

However, the more time that we spend pretending that truths aren’t a part of our reality, the more time that we waste not living in alignment with our true selves.

Is ignorance bliss? Absolutely not. The fact of the matter is that if we want to grow and expand, we need to be honest with ourselves. We need to be willing to open our minds, and see the world through a different lens.

These 5 brutal truths about life that no one wants to admit will remind you of what is important and will empower you to take control of your life.

In the words of Maya Angelou, “When you know better, you do better.”

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Here are 5 truths about life no one wants to admit:

1. You can’t make everyone happy

This is a battle that you will never win. No matter how hard that you try, there are people out there that you just can’t make happy. The sooner that you can accept this, the freer that you will be.

You need to accept the fact that most people just don't desire to be happy because they are attached to their current state of living. They don't want to give up their stories, excuses, and limitations of why they CAN be happy. According to research, thinking pessimistically is a staple in the depressed person’s cognitive structure.

Not only can you not make everyone happy, but not everyone is going to like you. There is always going to be someone that will criticize and judge you, based on how you look, how you sound, and how you live your life.

The most successful people throughout history have critics. I’m not for everyone, and that’s OK. The sooner that you accept this fact, the sooner you will not be affected by negative people. All that really matters in life is what you think about YOU. 

2. You will never be perfect

No matter how hard you try, you will never be perfect. So many of us hold ourselves to such a high standard, that it ends up creating a lot of suffering.

You need to recognize that it’s OK to make mistakes in life. Everyone has bad days. The earlier that you can embrace that you aren’t perfect, the happier that you will be.

A lot of people are held back in their lives because they become paralyzed by the fear that they will fail at the very things that they want to accomplish. As a result, they never take action.

If you consider yourself to be a perfectionist, it is critical that you break the loop and shift your mindset. It can take away from your most important asset, which is time, leaving you feeling mentally exhausted. 

Instead of focusing on perfectionism, go for ‘good enough.’ Do the best that you can with the tools that you have. If you wait for conditions to be perfect before you start anything, you will never start.

3. Nothing in the external world makes you happy

Material possessions will never make you happy in life. All that they will do is provide you with short-term pleasure and gratification. Researchers have a term for it – it’s called, “retail therapy.”

Happiness is an inside job; it is something that we create each moment of our lives. You could be happy right now, simply by focusing on what you are grateful for. 

This is why I believe in the power of morning rituals. Spend time every morning focusing on the things that nourish your mind, body, and soul.

4. One day, you will die

A lot of people are afraid of the idea of death, but what if it wasn’t as scary as you think? It all comes down to your beliefs.

Rather than fear it, I think that death is empowering. I don’t fear it because my belief is that our spirit carries on after we leave our physical body.

We are on this planet for a limited amount of time. It's a sobering fact, but it’s true. We live our lives pretending that the end is never going to come. When you embrace the concept of death, it empowers you to cherish life even more.

This is best reflected in one of my favorite quotes by Michael Landon Jr. that reads, “Somebody should tell us, right at the start of our lives, that we are dying. Then we might live life to the limit, every minute of every day. Do it! I say. Whatever you want to do, do it now! There are only so many tomorrows.”

Research has indicated that the East Asian yin and yang philosophy of death – where life can’t exist without death – allows individuals to use death as a reminder to enjoy life.

The reality is that we will all meet the same fate as one another, so while we are on this earth we need to seize every moment and live it to the fullest. In the words of Giovanni Falcone, “He who doesn’t fear death only dies once.”

5. Time is the most valuable asset

Time is the most valuable asset that you have. Second by second, you are given the opportunity to become the person that you desire to be. How do you use your time?

Spend your time doing things that bring meaning to your life and that make you come alive inside. The moment that I realized how important this was, I stopped wasting time on things that didn’t matter. Every day I focus on making sure that everything that I do has a purpose behind it.

The reality is that time is depreciating. We can't get more of it, which is why we need to spend it wisely. Don't spend ANY time doing anything that isn't bringing you closer towards the person that you desire to be.

I hope these 5 brutal truths about life no one wants to admit have opened your eyes and offered a different perspective. Don’t let these truths hold you back. Rather, let them empower you to take action and create your reality, on your terms.

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Here is the much-anticipated penthouse tour that many of you have been asking for!

Many of you who follow me online, and who are Internet entrepreneurs yourselves, have expressed interest about how I optimize my lifestyle.

A great way to answer this question is by giving you a tour of where I live, and sharing with you the ways in which I optimize my life for success on a daily basis.

I believe that your lifestyle determines your overall health and wellbeing.

The “work from home” lifestyle is great, however, if you want to maximize your productivity, it is important that you create a space that is optimal for work-life balance, and that you develop a routine that nourishes your mind, body, and spirit. 

Are you ready to learn how you can optimize your lifestyle habits so that you can become the best version of yourself? In the words of Tony Robbins, “If you want to change your life, you have to raise your standards.”

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I live in beautiful Vancouver, B.C., Canada in an area of town called, Yaletown. I love the incredible view that I have from my penthouse, which offers me a 360 panoramic view of the city.

I'm always working inside, so having a private rooftop and balcony space is great, because it allows me to get outdoors more and enjoy the fresh air. I have two BBQs on my patio, which I use a lot in the summer when I have parties. I also have a hot tub, which I rarely use because I'm a healthy person and I don't like putting chlorine and chemicals into my body.

In my kitchen, I have an Enagic Water Ionizer. As part of my morning ritual, one of the first things that I do when I wake up in the morning is drink a litre of water.

This machine filters my water and turns it into an anti-oxidant, providing me with a host of amazing health benefits. This is one of the first products that I invested in once I started to achieve some success in my business. It was well worth the investment. I also make smoothies every day using my Vitamix Blender.

In my office, I work on my LifeSpan Treadmill Desk. I was inspired to purchase this product after I read the book, Get up!: Why Your Chair Is Killing You And What To Do About It. 

As an Internet entrepreneur, I spend a lot of time sitting in front of the computer. The sedentary lifestyle is not healthy. As human beings; we are designed to be moving and active.

The Lifespan Treadmill Desk has elevated my productivity, enhanced my mood, and transformed my overall health.

I also jump on my Rebounder every morning, as part of my morning ritual. It increases my energy and helps stimulate my lymphatic system.

When I designed my office, I wanted it to be a space of positivity. So I created a wall of inspiration with photos of public figures; like Michael Jordan, Bruce Lee, Tony Robbins, Conor McGregor, and Lebron James; who motivate me to achieve greatness.

I keep all of my camera equipment in my office that I use for filming videos, as well as my Blue Yeti microphone that I use for podcasts and creating content online.

On my wall, I have my vision board, which is a great way to manifest your goals and dreams using the Law of Attraction. I have my ultimate vision and purpose for my life written down and framed, which I say out loud to myself, as part of my weekly ritual.

I’ve also created a morning and evening ritual checklist that I complete every day. Engaging in these activities ensures that I start my day in an empowering way and that I set myself up to win. As many of you know who follow me, I’m a big fan of morning rituals.

In order to optimize my sleep, I use a Chilipad in my bedroom, which regulates the temperature of my mattress. It’s not about how long you sleep, but rather the quality of your sleep that matters most. 

Underneath my bed, I use an EarthPulse machine, which are two magnets that create pulsed electromagnetic frequencies. It basically turns my bed into a deep sleep field.

When you sleep, you want to make sure that the room is as dark as possible. That is why I use my Sleep Master sleep mask.

Oftentimes, before people go to bed they spend time on their computer, TV or phone. That can prevent your body from releasing melatonin, which helps you go to sleep. This is why I recommend that you invest in some Swannies blue blocking glasses because they will allow your body to release melatonin naturally.

You spend ⅓ of your life sleeping, so why wouldn't you commit to doing whatever was necessary in order to get the highest quality of sleep possible? 

In the morning, I like to read a book on my Kindle and write in my Five Minute Journal and Productivity Planner. I will then lie on my Swiss Bionics PEMF Mat and meditate.

Pulses originate from the top side of the PEMF mat, directly impacting nerves and cells with pulsed, electromagnetic fields. This stimulation helps recharge the body, especially after it has experienced stress or injury.

Lastly, I spend five minutes every day standing in front of my JOOVV device, which is a form of red light therapy that emits low-light wavelengths through the skin to stimulate collagen, increase testosterone, and much more.

I hope you enjoyed the Stefan James penthouse tour! Each of the products that I've shared with you has been a big investment, but they have allowed me to optimize my mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual state.

Anything that you can invest in on a daily basis that has the ability to change your life is worthwhile.

In the words of the late, great Jim Rohn, “Big achievements come one small advantage at a time, one step at a time, one day at a time.” Invest in yourself every day, by optimizing your mind, body, and spirit. Doing so will allow you to become the master of your life.

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Tatiana and I are back! Today I want to share with you how she went from $0 to $50,000 per month on Amazon at 23 years old.

We had such an amazing response from our first interview together, which has since gone viral, getting over 2.5 million views, that we decided to do a second one. If you haven't watched it already, I highly recommend that you do!

Tatiana is going to share more with you about her success with selling on Amazon, and how she has built her online brand, Luxx Health, to where it is today.

Are you ready to learn how she went from $0 to $50,000 per month on Amazon at 23 years old? In the words of Robert Kiyosaki, “Financial freedom is available to those who learn about it and work for it.”

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Here is a sneak peak of my interview with Tatiana about how she went from $0 to $50,000 per month on Amazon at 23 years old:

For those people who have yet to watch our first video interview together, can you share a little bit about how you got started selling on Amazon?

I was working a 9-5 job and attending school, full-time when I decided to start an online business. I didn't have a lot of freedom at the time, and that became even more apparent when I started to date Stefan, who as you know, works from his laptop and has the ability to travel and work when he wants.

At the onset, I didn't want to start an online business selling on Amazon because I didn't think that I had the skills to do so. There are so many different ways to make money online, so I decided that I would give it a try. I started to sell a product and made some money doing so, but I wasn't passionate about it. Eventually, Stefan and I found a course called Amazing Selling Machine.

From that course, we learned how to build an online physical products business. From the first module of the ASM course, I was hooked. They shared testimonials from people who had been through the course and who had experienced massive success. I wouldn’t have been able to build a physical products business without this course. 

What do you see as the biggest struggles that hold people back from starting an online business?

I think that people don't want to invest their money into a business, for fear that something will go wrong. Even if something does go wrong, learn from your mistakes so that you can improve your business over the long-term. People are also scared of quitting their job, but you don't have to, and I don't recommend it. Build your online business in your spare time until you build it up to a place where it is stable and can provide you with an income.

How has your life changed since starting your online business?

My goal with this business was to be able to quit my job and make enough money to live off of and build an online brand. I reinvest a lot of the money that I make so that I can grow my brand. Sure, I am now working a lot more hours than I ever was at my day job, but I enjoy it because it is something that I am passionate about. I'm not just working for a paycheck. Rather, I'm working to build an asset.

That's what is so great about the ASM event, is that you have a community of people that are on the same path as you that support you. Oftentimes, Amazon sellers aren’t as transparent about their success online, which is why the ASM community is so great. My life has changed dramatically since starting my online business, and it wasn't until I attended the ASM event and saw people that were doing phenomenally well selling on Amazon that my mindset shifted and I was determined to make it work.

What advice would you give to those people who want to take a leap of faith and build an online business on Amazon?

Open your mind to believing that anything is possible, work on yourself, find your passion, and take charge of your life. If this is what you want to do, just do it. Freedom has always been a motivating factor for me, and now that I have it, it has changed my life in so many ways. Before I had an online business, I was so time-restricted, but now I have the opportunity to do the things that I love every day. The more that your business grows, the more time that you will have. 

I hope Tatiana’s story of success inspires you to take a leap of faith and start your own online business. This is how she went from $0 to $50,000 per month on Amazon at 23 years old. 

If you want to learn more about Tatiana business and the amazing product that she provides, connect with her on social media:

• Website
• YouTube channel
• Tatiana's Instagram
• Luxx Health Instagram

Are you ready to create an online business that will allow you to upgrade your lifestyle?

If you believe in yourself, commit to learning from those who have achieved what you desire, and do the hard work, like Tatiana did. Anything is possible. If she can do it, so can you!

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Today I would like to walk you through my morning ritual for daily success, motivation and productivity. This routine allows me to optimize my body, mind, and spirit so that I can perform at my best, every day.

I’m a big believer in the power of rituals. I’ve been doing them since I was 17 years old. I used to struggle with shyness, social anxiety, and depression.

By creating a morning ritual, I was able to recondition my beliefs and transform every area of my life.

The morning is the best time to condition your mindset. Research shows that your mood in the morning affects your productivity all day.

Are you ready to wake up every day, feeling more productive, energized, and happier? My morning ritual for daily success, motivation and productivity will allow you to make that happen.

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Discipline is one of greatest barriers that prevent people from achieving success in life. If you want to build habits that stick, you need to be consistent with them. In the words of Tony Robbins says, “The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.”

How you start the day is how you end the day. If you only engage in a habit once in a while, it won’t stick. It’s what you do consistently that makes the difference.

How do you start your mornings?

If you wake up in a reactive state, you will move throughout your entire day feeling stressed and anxious. A lot of people believe that they need a triple espresso as soon as they get out of bed. This way of thinking is counterintuitive.

My morning ritual for daily success, motivation and productivity provides me with a natural ‘buzz.' It makes me feel unstoppable, without the negative effects that come from over-use of stimulants.

Do you wake up every morning, feeling tired and sluggish, even though you slept for 8 hours? If so, it’s time to start a morning ritual.

If you want to maximize your productivity, you need to spend the first part of your morning taking care of YOU. If you make your job, your partner, or your friends a priority, then you need to commit to making yourself a priority as well.

Just like you train your body at the gym, you need to train your brain every day. I treat myself as if I am a high-performance athlete. I know that if I want to get the most out of myself, I have to create rituals that will allow me to do just that.

In order to make sure that I successfully complete my morning ritual for daily success, motivation and productivity, I create a list and check-off each activity, as I complete it.

The purpose of a checklist is so that I can visually measure my progress as time goes on. If you don’t have a plan for your life and you just move throughout your day aimlessly, then you’re not going to get the most out of it.

Here is my morning ritual for daily success, motivation and productivity:

1. Smile

The first thing that I do the moment that I wake up is smile. When you start your day with gratitude, it shifts your entire perspective. Every day that you are alive is a gift, and you need to treat it as such. Don’t ever take your life for granted.

Don’t get me wrong. I don’t feel happy and positive 100% every morning, but by training myself to smile and start the day in an empowering way, I am setting myself up for success.

Research shows that when you smile, neurochemicals and peptides are released, which tricks your body into raising your dopamine; which in turn raises your spirits and calms your nervous system.

2. Drink Water

After you’ve been sleeping for 7-8 hours your body is dehydrated, and your cells crave water. I’ve got a water ionizer that I use which produces high quality, 9.5 alkaline water.

By drinking water first thing in the morning, you kick-start your metabolism, which will give you immediate energy and flush out toxins from your body.

3. Take Supplements

I start off by taking a shot of apple cider vinegar, which is a great bacteria killer. Then, on an empty stomach, I take a digestive enzyme supplement called, Masszymes. I also take a variety of other supplements, like B12 and Vitamin D3.

Supplements like these ensure that I have energy throughout the day, so that I never have to rely on caffeine or sugar. More importantly, engaging in this body ritual ensures that I will experience optimal health and performance, over the long-term.

4. Read A Book

I spend at least 10 minutes every morning reading an inspiring book on my Kindle reader. Don’t start your day by obsessing over social media, or reading negative things on the news. Instead, try feeding your mind with positive information and commit to learning something new.

5. Write in my Journals

After reading a book, I like to write in my Five Minute Journal, a simple exercise that allows me to focus on what is most important for me to accomplish throughout my day.

I also write in my Productivity Planner, which offers a similar process. I write down what my most important task for the day is, what my secondary tasks of importance are, and then determine what my daily productivity score is.

For those of you who are spiritual, I also write in my Christian gratitude journal.

6. Lie Down On My PEMF Mat

A PEMF mat is a portable mat that produces pulsed electromagnetic fields around an individual’s body. I lie on this mat every morning and do my meditation.

The health benefits of PEMF are amazing, some of which include regenerating nerves, reducing stress and fatigue, and eliminating bodily toxins.

I hope you enjoyed learning about my morning ritual for daily success, motivation and productivity! If you want the more in-depth version, that covers all of my rituals, then join my 7-day course, Morning Ritual Mastery.

Rituals have been the secret to my success, and have allowed me to become the person that I am today. Invest in yourself. Your body, mind, and spirit deserve it.

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I would like to share with you 3 things HARDER to achieve than making a million dollars.

Don’t get me wrong. I’m not trying to downplay how hard it is to actually make a million dollars.

However, when I look back on my life, and what I’ve had to overcome in order to get to where I am today, there were 3 things harder to achieve than making a million dollars.

Oftentimes, the greatest opportunities present themselves at times when we feel at our lowest. Adversity can destroy your life if you allow it to.

However, if you make the choice to transform adversity into an asset, you become stronger and more successful as a result. In the words of Benjamin Disraeli, “There is no education like adversity.”

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In my life, there were 3 things harder to achieve than making a million dollars:

1. Overcoming Shyness and Social Anxiety

Overcoming shyness and social anxiety was the hardest thing that I have ever had to overcome. When I was in high school I was painfully shy. I used to skip school because being around others made me so anxious.

When it came to speaking, I was very quiet, I mumbled, and I had a lisp. As a result, I got bullied a lot. I felt insecure and insignificant.

I barely graduated from high school and ended up spiraling into depression. The only thing that made me feel good about myself was computer games because they provided me with an escape from real life.

I was able to take on an identity, someone that was “important.” This became my drug in order to medicate myself and hide from the pain.

Those of you who have experienced shyness, social anxiety, and depression can relate to how debilitating it can be.

When I was 17, I decided to confront my issues and I had an emotional breakdown. I looked myself in the mirror and said, “No more.” I got rid of everything that was holding me back, and I began to develop my confidence and social skills.

Becoming a confident, social person is a goal that I am most proud of in my life. Way more than being a millionaire ever will be.

2. Meeting Women

When I was in high school I cared most about popularity and having a girlfriend. Unfortunately, I had zero confidence when it came to meeting girls.

Even once I started to become more social, I would always get stuck in the friend zone.

When I finally got comfortable talking to girls, there was a myriad of other challenges that I faced. How do I create an attraction? How do I engage a woman so that she will be interested in me?

It all seemed so overwhelming. Can anyone relate?

I wanted to help other men who struggled with the same challenges that I had with women, so I started an online dating company business in my early 20’s.

Every woman who ever rejected or criticized me all gave me an incredible gift of growth so that when the woman of my dreams showed up in my life I was ready to be the confident man who would attract her.

And then I met my dream girl, Tatiana. We are so aligned, and the connection that we have is way more important than making a million dollars because it gives me so much more fulfillment in life.

3. Changing My Body/Overcoming Binge Eating Disorder

In 2012, I decided to take part in a fitness model competition. I really wanted to change my body. However, in the process of doing so, I ended up developing a binge eating disorder.

Every few days I would binge on 10,000 calories, and then the next day I would train super hard to make up for all the calories that I had consumed. The cycle would continue over and over again. Binge, guilt, anger, binge, repeat. It consumed my life.

I had always taken pride in being an overachiever, but there was no amount of discipline that allowed me to overcome my binge eating disorder.

Once I completed my fitness competition, I struggled to maintain that weight. That has always been a lot harder for me to achieve than making money ever has.

The Beauty Of Adversity

These 3 things were harder to achieve than making a million dollars for me. Here’s the beauty of it all. Once I was able to overcome these three things, everything in my life became easier.

My biggest challenge around money had to do with shifting my mindset from one of scarcity to abundance. In order to make a million dollars, I had to cultivate habits of success in my daily life.

Yes, there are ups and downs with building an online business, but I’ve always enjoyed it because it allows me to do something that I am passionate about.

The initial phase of building an online business is where most people give up. You need to acknowledge and celebrate the small wins that you make along the way, whether it’s your first visitor to your website or publishing your first Kindle eBook.

Building a business is like a science; if you follow the formulas and strategies, you will get results. Once you figure it out, making money becomes effortless.

What challenges have you had to overcome in order to become the person that you are today? Be grateful for them because, in the end, it’s not what you get, but who you become that matters most.

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I would like to share with you my bitcoin investment strategy. Have you been questioning whether you should buy bitcoin & other cryptocurrencies? If so, I’m here to give you my perspective on it.

I’m not an expert on the topic, but my bitcoin investment strategy may help guide you in the right direction. Bitcoin is a form of digital currency that has gained popularity in the last few years. It is the first example of a growing category of money, known as cryptocurrency.

In the words of Nassim Taleb, “Bitcoin is the beginning of something great. A currency without a government. Something necessary.” Are you ready to learn about what my bitcoin investment strategy is?

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DISCLAIMER: Investing in Bitcoin or any cryptocurrencies are risky. As I've mentioned many times, I do NOT recommend investing money that you can't afford to lose. Nobody knows if Bitcoin will go up or down tomorrow – it's just speculation. For me personally, I consider the money I invest to be my “Vegas Money” – meaning, I'm gambling it. If I win, then I win big. If I lose, then I'm not surprised and it was money that I could afford to lose. That's why it's important not to invest a significant portion of your money into it. So if you do invest, I believe it's smart to start with smaller amounts.

Personally, I see bitcoin as a risky and volatile investment to make, as the government has yet to regulate it. As many of you know, who follow me, the investments that I make are ones that are more conservative in nature.

That being said, I do feel that there is a place in someone’s investment strategy for more risky investments that have the potential for a very high return or reward.

Because of this, I have recently been investing in bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin.

I invest a certain amount of money into these cryptocurrencies that I can afford to lose. I think of bitcoin as my “Vegas money.” If I lose, it’s okay, but if I win, and it ends up begin a large amount of money. I want to be a part of it.

If you want to invest in bitcoin, you need to ask yourself, “Am I comfortable losing this money?” Even though bitcoin has the potential to become massive, there is a lot of risk in doing it.

I’m not looking to get an immediate return on the money that I invest in, nor am I looking to sell it. I’m holding onto that money for the future. Why? Because that is the long-term approach that I adopt for all of my investments.

This is my bitcoin investment strategy.

In order to purchase cryptocurrencies, you need an online wallet. I use Coinbase, which is a web-based platform that allows you to buy and sell bitcoins.

The great thing about investing in Bitcoin is that you can purchase portions of a Bitcoin. For example, if a coin is worth $4000, you can purchase 10% of it.

If you have a lot of money in crypto, I recommend getting a Trezor Wallet, which is a USB-based hard wallet that allows you to store your bitcoin. I bought it online. It is expensive, which is why I only recommend it if you have a significant amount of money invested in cryptocurrencies.

A hard wallet is great because it provides an extra level of protection that ensures that nobody can hack and steal your cryptocurrencies.

If bitcoin explodes, this could be a game changer for anyone’s life. However, at the same time, you need to understand that this is a risky investment to make. Be smart, understand the risks, and put aside money that you can afford to lose.

If you want to learn more about bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, I highly recommend that you watch the documentary on Netflix titled, “Banking on Bitcoin.”

It will help you better understand what bitcoin is, and what the advantages and disadvantages are of investing into this form of digital currency.

This is my bitcoin investment strategy. I am by no means an expert on the topic of investing, however, I hope that what I have shared helps to inform your decision as to whether you should buy bitcoin & other cryptocurrencies.

In the words of Warren Buffett, one of the world’s most successful investors of all time, “Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” Make smart investments and build the financial foundation for your future today!

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What it’s REALY like to be a millionaire. Is this something you have ever thought about? Many people have an idealized notion of what it means to be a millionaire.

Just because someone is a millionaire, that doesn’t necessarily mean that their lifestyle aligns with their bank account.

Most successful millionaires do not live how you think they do. Not only that, but they set themselves apart from others by the skills that they have mastered; like confidence, discipline, emotional intelligence, and money management; to name a few.

Becoming a millionaire doesn’t happen overnight. I know that many of you have goals and aspirations of joining the ‘millionaire club’ one day, so I’m happy to share my story with you.

Are you ready to learn what it’s REALLY like to be a millionaire? You may be surprised by what I have to say.

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Since I was 17 years old, becoming a millionaire was a goal of mine. I became a millionaire when I was 28 years old.  When I achieved the label of ‘millionaire', it didn’t mean that much to me, like I thought it would.

A more pivotal moment in my life was the point at which I was making a 6-figure salary. That is when my life transformed. I was able to travel, quit my 9-5 job, and I didn’t have to worry about money. I had finally achieved financial freedom.

This is what it’s REALLY like to be a millionaire.

A lot of people get consumed with the idea of making ‘big’ money, fast. Adopting this get rich quick mentality can be a form of ego gratification or an insecurity.

When you are obsessed with making a lot of money, it is easy to lose sight of what really matters most in life – happiness. The fact is that money does not buy happiness.

Research shows that wealth may make it harder for you to appreciate simple pleasures in life, and that’s bad news for your mindset, given that most of life is made up of simple moments that have a lasting impact on our lives.

Michael Norton, co-author of the book, Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending, suggests that, while this is all well and good, the simple pleasures in life don’t seem as exciting as the extraordinary ones.

However, he points out that you can shift this perspective by giving up a simple pleasure for a period of time, which will allow you to savor it even more when you bring it back into your life.

Oftentimes our favorite moments in life don’t involve extravagant things. Rather, they are simple things, like a conversation that left you laughing for hours with people that you love.

This is what it’s REALLY like to be a millionaire.

As many of you know, I preach the value of life mastery. I believe that relationships, health, and positive emotions trump money. You can have all the money in the world, but still be depressed, lonely, and unhealthy. In my eyes, that’s not a definition of success. That’s failure.

I know that I said earlier that I don’t think that money can buy happiness, but there are some circumstances where I believe that it can.

Money allows you to travel the world and experience new and exciting things. Memories of places that I’ve gone and the people whom I’ve shared those experiences with have brought an abundance of joy and happiness to my life.

Money also allows you to invest in yourself. If you aren’t growing, you are dying. The more that you are progressing in life, the happier you will be. For example, I am able to purchase things like a PEMF EarthPulse mat for my bed, which improves my sleep, so that I can perform at my best, every day.

Lastly, one of the biggest things that money provides you with is time. When you leverage it correctly, you can use time to do more of what you really love.

To make a million dollars you need to become someone of value and develop incredible habits that translate to all areas of your life. That is what I am most proud of in my life. The money that I’ve made as a result of the work I’ve done is merely a secondary benefit.

This is what it’s REALLY like to be a millionaire.

Jim Rohn once said, “The greatest reward in becoming a millionaire is not the amount of money that you earn. It is the kind of person that you have to become to become a millionaire.”

Are you ready to upgrade your lifestyle? Be proactive and strive to become the best version of yourself. When you commit to life mastery, anything is possible.

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