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-TW October 25, 2008 01:51 AM

Simple word that reveals your inner mindset...
 
When you talk about (either out loud or in your mind) your annual income goal, do you say...

- I want to MAKE $[whatever amount] this year.

or

- I want to EARN $[whatever amount] this year.

I think that little word difference reveals your mindset about being an entrepreneur!

I think a true entrepreneur is more likely to say MAKE, not EARN.

One is CREATING (out of thin air, limitless), the other is BEING PAID (compensation for specific WORK).

Just an observation + theory.

Cheers.

-- TW

Sandi Bowman November 11, 2008 10:43 PM

Re: Simple word that reveals you inner mindset...
 
I think you're on to something there, TW. I asked my husband which he'd say and he said 'earn' I, on the other hand, chose 'make'. Yes, I am the more aggressive, entrepreneur in the family and he is the reluctant entrepreneur for the most part.

No person is cut and dried all this or all that, of course. It's more about tendencies and perceptions. Still, for us at least, it holds true.

Sandi Bowman

Steve MacLellan November 12, 2008 05:04 AM

Re: Simple word that reveals you inner mindset...
 
LOL

I think "earn" is before taxes, "make" is whatever is left after you help support the country.

Regards,
Steve MacLellan

jfstraw November 15, 2008 11:40 AM

Re: Simple word that reveals you inner mindset...
 
You also need to change "want" to "will."

Jim

-TW November 15, 2008 01:18 PM

Re: Simple word that reveals you inner mindset...
 
Good point! -- Or, even better... "AM" (making)... Or just "I MAKE..." (affirmation)


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