Just finished a Mastermind Summit here in Vegas at Casa De Millionaire. Getting ready to jump on my private jet to do an event for 800 Dr's. Every time I do a Summit I am greatly inspired and this one paticularly so. Great people, great energy and wonderful fun! The Summits make me take my game to a whole new level and this one did so in a huge way. Thanks to all of my guests.
I realized big time at the Summit that I am fighting Millionaire habits. The things that have gotten me to millionaire status are now getting in the way of being a billionaire. The mere fact of being a millionaire is dangerous because it can make a person (present speaker included) fat and happy. When I know that I can easily make a great 8 figure living it gets in the way of making a 10 figure one. So here are some thoughts on what needs to happen to leverage me and you a couple more zeros.
I have said it before and yet it deserves to be repeated, we must know the value of our time. Flying privately is dollar wise quite expensive, fortune wise quite cheap. Both of my homes are about 40 minutes from the closest commercial airport. When I get to the airport I have to shuttle or walk to the actual terminal, (20 minutes). I then have to check my bags after standing in line, (30 minutes, and if you know me one of my least favorite things). I then have to make sure I am at the security gate at least 60 minutes prior to take off just in case there are any challenges. When I land I have to wait until all of the cattle are herded off the plane and then go to bag claim where I patiently (yea right!) wait another 60 minutes if I am lucky to collect my bag. I then walk to my transportation a refreshing 10 minutes. Total time outside of actually flying=3 hours 40 minutes.
My beach house is 7 minutes from a private airport. I leave my house, drive onto the runway where the pilot opens my trunk and removes my bags. I settle into my seat, beverage in hand, my tray table is down and no one says anything. I have my feet up on the seat accross from me or I am sprawled out on the couch watching a past prestation and shapening my skills. Since I am at a private airport with less traffic no waiting and we instantly take off. When I land I am met on the runway by my transportation and within 5 minutes am off to my hotel. Total time 30 minutes max.
Repeat both the above for a return trip, total time saved 6 hours 20 minutes. OH MY GOSH!
A full day saved just by taking private transportation! Also no stress worrying about missing my flight, it will wait for me. And I can bring along 8 of my closest friends, or just one special one and make it a very wonderful adventure.
What's all of this got to do with you my friend? I am sure some of you may be saying, "That's all well and good for you rich hypnoman, I am just trying to pay my bills."
I get it. As a Millionaire I flew first class. It made travel a little more bearable. Now as I am wanting to create more value for others I realize that the only way I can do this is to make sure my own instument is in top condition. It has been so long since I have flown commercially that I don't even remember when I did. It is such a joy to fly now that I look forward to getting on the plane. It took me a while in my mind to justify paying extra for 1st class, it took me longer to justify my own plane. Both steps have made me money and made the quality of my life so much better.
What time wasters are you stuck in? What minimum wage activities can you get rid of? I know you may be frightened at the prospect of paying money out when you think you don't have enough now. I find myself being more creative and more productive now than ever just to avoid having to stand in a 90 minute security line and having my favorite cologne taken away.
What "WWMA's" can you avoid right in your own home. House cleaning, errand running, packing for trips? The common denominator between you and every other Millionaire on the planet is that they have the same # of minutes in their day. The only difference is they use their time more effectively. They constantly ask if they can delegate, discard or dimminish the time required for the task at hand.
Here are some tips for making a higher and better use of your time:
1. Work on one project at a time. Shifting priorities is the biggest time waster of all.
2. Disallow drop by visitors. That includes family and people who work for you.
3. Get your workout in first thing. It is amazing how much more effective you will be when you know you have done something good for yourself right off the bat in your day. Exercize makes you money in so many ways, clearer mind, more attractive body, more energy. Just do it.
4. Immediately get a maid even if only for one day a week. It's obvious.
5. Stay focused on the bigger picture. Stop stepping over $$$ to pick up pennies.
6. Avoid getting angry, you will make bad judgements and your anger most likely won't change anything.
7. Get other people excited about your visions so they want to be around you even if it means volunteering to work for free.
8. Avoid face to face meetings unless they are absolutely neccesary. If it can be done on the phone, email or otherwise it should be. Maintain the releationships, just don't jump when the client calls so that you can make the decision and be in power.
9. Find ways to create better and more consistent systems. Losing things, (keys, files, checks, etc...) is just plain aggravating and unneccesary.
10. Always focus on passive income oppourtunities. The only way to be a billionaire is to make sure you have some form of income that grows without your continuous effort.
That's all for now. I am on fire for your success. I want you to be in my next informercial. Send me an email telling me all about your successes and I will review and maybe come pay you a personal visit or even send a private jet to fly you and your significant other to me.
Then you can join the Marshall Sylver mile high club.
Marshall
