You’ve heard me say it before… your thoughts lead to your feelings, your feeling becomes your actions and your actions become your results. I’ve heard others say it differently… your words become actions, which eventually become your destiny. Similarly, Napoleon Hill, who wrote Think and Grow Rich and became the twentieth-century father of personal success,…
In my Rich Habits Study, 41% of the 233 self-made millionaires I interviewed came from poverty. Conversely, in my Poor Group (128 people), 66% of them came from poverty. While those stats are revealing, they didn’t answer one question that has constantly plagued me – Out of the entire population of poor people, how many become…
Moving to Australia may seem like an easy task, but you need insider info to tackle obstacles all on your own. In today’s article, we’ll explore 5 expert tips that will help you move to Australia and find your new home in the down under. You may even decide to not move to Australia, depending…
It’s an age-old debate: Does money buy happiness? While it’s sometimes the case that money can make people with “challenging” behaviours even more so, generally speaking, having enough money for the basic necessities of life as well as your wants and needs usually means a happier life. Now I’m not saying that money will solve…
If you own an investment property and rent it out, you can write off a number of costs on your annual tax return. This includes claiming a deduction for any borrowing expenses incurred and any cost incurred for arranging finance to purchase it. Tax time is a big bonus for many Aussies with rental properties,…
Spare a thought for the word ‘no’. It gets a bit of a bad rap. It’s seen as a negative word to use, a slap-down, a refusal. And many people are uncomfortable with using it. They tend to stick to ‘maybes’ or they delay making decisions. Sometimes they will simply ignore an issue, hoping it…
As the year progresses and autumn turns into winter, at least here in Australia, it’s easy to lose sight of your goals. The New Year’s resolutions to eat less and go to the gym more may seem like a distant memory. The plan you had to boost your career by networking more may also have…
Sometimes it can seem as though other people were born lucky. Rich parents, inspiring mentors, opportunities handed to them on a platter… it’s hard to believe the average Aussie can compete with this kind of advantage. But the truth is, most self-made successful people share a number of characteristics that have helped propel them towards…
Young Australians who would have once been locked out of homeownership are increasingly relying on the so-called Bank of Mum and Dad to get a deposit or to guarantee a bank loan. The Bank of Mum and Dad has become so large as a home loan enabler that the Productivity Commission says if it was…
Since 2004, I’ve devoted a significant amount of my time to researching habits. One of the questions I get asked by the media often is: Are there differences between the habits of men and women? The answer is always Yes. From my research, I’ve identified certain habits that separate men and women. Here’s a sampling…
