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Writer's pictureDuncan Van Riel

Remember - 4 Green Houses, then 1 Red Hotel!

Understanding that you create your own Success

Creating your own success is not an easy task. Being in a position where you're able to create your own path is something that not many people are able to do, but it's not impossible. With the right mindset and a shift in the way you think, you can reach a point of understanding that you truly are the decider of whether or not you will lead a life of success! I could go on for days elaborating on how & why I say this but I won't. I will simply keep it short & it's safe to say that for most of you reading this, it will definitely not be sweet. With that being said...

Stop thinking like an employee. If you fear paying your bills you will work till the day you die. Knee-deep in an Unhappy life at a job that you hate.


You are not your paycheck!


The fear of paying bills, making ends meet, and having enough money to live on is what keeps people playing it safe and working for the same company for 20+ years without any chance at success or fulfillment in their careers. Rather you will spend every morning dreading having to go to work whilst frantically trying to enjoy your morning cup of coffee as you sprint for the door! You will do this every day of your life as you have solidified the ideology that if you don't you will not be able to survive, cause as you know you have bills to pay.


The rich get richer.


There are two kinds of people in this world: those who make money work for them and those who work for money. If you're in the latter group, it's time to get yourself out of there and into the former! How? Understanding that how you think about your finances has everything to do with whether or not they'll work for you.


We've all heard that "money is the root of all evil," right? But what if I told you that it doesn't have to be that way? What if I told you that having the right attitude about money could make you rich? I am not talking about lottery-winner rich—I'm talking about enough money so that you never have to worry about paying bills or putting food on the table again. That kind of wealth can change lives!


So how do you get there? By changing your mindset from "money is the root of all evil" to "I create my own success." This shift in thinking will take some time and effort, but once it happens, your life will never be the same again!


Fall in love with Failure!

Never give up on your attempts at success.


Whether you're trying to start a new business or expand an existing one, there will be times when it seems like nothing is working out as planned.


The key to success in business is to understand that failure is not the end—it's just part of the process.


As you grow your business, you'll experience failure. It's a normal part of the process and it can be extremely beneficial when used properly. Failures are learning experiences. You learn what doesn't work and why. Which helps you avoid making the same mistakes again in the future. Failures show resilience by helping you bounce back from negative situations and come out stronger than before (and ready for success!).

Don't be fooled, your house is not an asset!

Life is like a game of monopoly—the person who wins has the most number of green houses that become red hotels. The Middle-class mistake their house for an asset when really it's not. Unfortunately, we are conditioned into believing that we need to work hard in school to get good grades so we can get good jobs. And hopefully, one day buy a house. However, you will spend the next 30 years paying off the said house. Whilst fooling yourself into thinking that it's your greatest asset. Don't mistake assets for liabilities! Always remember - "An asset puts money in your pocket". whereas a liability "takes money out your pocket" So now you might ask, "Okay then how can I obtain assets?" The answer is simple!

Have you ever played monopoly?


I used to be a die-hard fan until I realized that my brother always won. It was so annoying!


But then one day I realized that it wasn't just my brother who was winning all the time, it was everyone. And then I thought: "what the heck is going on here?"


Then it hit me like a ton of bricks...all these people were winning because they were buying little green houses and accumulating their metaphorical assets. Which were bringing in revenue with almost every roll of the dice. Penalties were paid if you were to land on a player's property, similar to the way rent is paid here in the real world.


You see, when you buy assets, you are investing in your future success. You will never win if you don't have any money or assets to invest in. So what do you do? Simple...you start by purchasing Green houses which generate rental income and put money in your pocket. Then move on to Red hotels which generate more income than the Green houses and give you even more money!


This is how you get ahead in life: buy assets and watch yourself climb those ladders, or spend your entire life paying off one of the bank's little Green houses.


Create opportunities on a daily.

Do you ever feel like you're waiting for the right moment to do something? When will the perfect time come?


It's time to stop waiting and start creating!


The most successful people in the world have a daily practice of creating opportunities on a regular basis. Every day you must create success, even if it's small—but it's better to have done something than not done anything at all.


If you want to be happy and successful then start taking advantage of every opportunity presented to you. Don't wait for things to happen; go out there and make them happen!


The worst advice I ever received..."Be realistic"

You can do anything you want in life, but it's up to you to make it happen.


Every day, you get up and go to work at a job that someone else chose for you—and then you spend the rest of your day doing tasks that they assigned.


But what if instead of doing what someone else wants, you did what YOU wanted? What if instead of doing things just because they're expected of you, or because they're easy, or because they're safe—you did things because they were challenging? What if instead of playing it safe and staying where everyone else is comfortable with having you stay, you took a risk on something new?


What if instead of playing by the rules, YOU made the rules?


When we think outside of the box and do things differently from what everyone else is doing—we stand out. We become unique. We attract people who want to support us in our goals and dreams because they see how hard we're working toward them… and how much potential there is for them too!


So don't let others hold you back from achieving your dreams or living the life you want because the only way to succeed is to believe in yourself and your abilities—and when others doubt what you're doing or say they can't see how it will work, just keep going anyway.


Believe in yourself and your dreams, and remember that success is not an overnight thing; it takes time, hard work, and dedication.


Put in the hours.

Success is a journey, not a destination. It's about the process of growth, not just the result.


We all have the ability to be successful, but it takes hard work and dedication to get there. You have to put in the hours. Work harder than ever before. You can't just sit around and expect things to come to you. You have to be willing to put in the hours.


You have to rest only when you need it so that you can get back to work building your future. And you absolutely must be educating yourself daily. Don't be afraid to ask questions, or even experiment with new things if they seem like they might help you grow.


Success is not a destination—it's an ongoing process of learning, growing, and adapting your skillset as the world around you changes. This however requires you to invest more of your time.


Schools don't teach us about money.

Schools don't teach us about money. Schools teach us to be employees and play life safe.


They don't teach us about the importance of building wealth and financial independence, so we end up working for someone else for most of our lives.


We're taught to get good grades, go to university and get a job with benefits like healthcare and a retirement plan—all things that are great in the short term, but terrible in the long term because they make it harder for you to become financially independent from your employer or secure enough to retire early on purpose rather than by accident (like most people do).


But here's the thing: there's no reason you can't be financially independent at an early age. You just need to understand what makes money work—and then go out and use that knowledge! So understand, you have a whole new curriculum that lay ahead of you. This however will not be taught to you in the conventional sense but rather by stumbling along, trying to find your feet! So learn on a daily and make sure you understand how money works. Educate yourself with regard to finances.


And remember here at Trucxle Hydraulic Hub... We know that... "Significance Creates Success "



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