Not a day goes by without a headline about a victim being scammed and losing money. We are constantly warned about new scams and staying safe from cybercriminals. Scamwatch has no shortage of resources, too. So why are people still getting scammed, and sometimes spectacularly so? Scammers use sophisticated psychological techniques. They exploit our deepest…
Australia is now in the same league as Lithuania, Estonia and Hungary when it comes to cutting real pay, according to a new OECD report. These are the only countries where cuts in real pay – pay adjusted for inflation – have been more severe for low-paid workers than those on higher salaries. The OECD’s…
Over the past decade, many Australians have invested in property via their superannuation funds. One of the reasons they do this is because they want to have control over the performance of the funds in their super. Another is it allows them to buy an investment property when perhaps they could not have otherwise. However,…
Do you have to be naturally smart in order to strike it rich? Is intelligence a prerequisite for success? In my five-year study of the daily habits of 233 self-made millionaires and 128 individuals at or near poverty (Rich Habits Study – Background on Methodology), I uncovered the answer to these and many other questions….
The circumstances of your life are a mirror of your habits, beliefs, emotions, and your thinking. You see this mirror effect at work all the time. Someone walks into a room, smiling, happy, and upbeat. Their very presence affects everyone in the room, in a positive way. You also see the mirror effect at work…
As a Mentor, I’ve come across a large number of people in a huge variety of fields who have been very successful. My fascination with the topic of success has led me to study countless more peak performers. One thing I know for sure. Almost every man or woman who rose to power and attained…
Millions of Australians are hiding money away in bank accounts unknown to their family or partner, according to new research by Finder. The survey of 1,012 respondents revealed more than 1 in 10 (12%) – equivalent to 2.5 million people – currently have, or have had, a secret savings account. The research found 8% –…
What jobs in Australia pay really well? Well, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has just revealed the highest-paid jobs in the country, and once again, surgeons have claimed the top spot, earning an impressive average of $460,356. According to an article from Yahoo Finance, this figure only accounts for 4,170 workers in the country, but…
Success is built upon a mountain of mistakes. The higher that mountain, the greater your success. As crazy as it may sound, you want success to take a long time. The longer you pursue success, the more you will learn from your mistakes and failures and the more expert you become in whatever you do….
One of the most common traits that bonds people to great success and power, is their ability to take a risk. Instead of sitting on the sidelines, and wondering ‘what if’, these trail-blazers are proof that with risk comes great reward. Here are 10 inspiring quotes by 10 exceptional risk-takers: 1. Take the first step…