Enriching Decisions: Building Wealth in Every Aspect of Life
Introduction:
In life, every event presents an opportunity to become richer – richer in knowledge, trust, friendship, and financial wealth. There are individuals who instinctively understand this concept and continuously strive to improve themselves. These natural-born wealth builders, armed with intelligence and good health, rise quickly to the top of their respective fields. While their success may sometimes make us feel inferior, we should shift our perspective from envy to admiration and learn from their behaviors. Books like “Think and Grow Rich,” “The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People,” and “Rich Dad Poor Dad” provide valuable insights into the key behaviors of wealth builders. By recognizing the importance of small decisions in our daily lives, we can also enhance our own wealth and well-being.
Recognizing the Power of Small Decisions:
While the major decisions we make in life, such as setting goals and choosing partners, greatly impact our wealth, it is the countless small decisions that shape our overall richness over time. Take conversations, for example. Whether it’s the conversations we have with ourselves while brushing our teeth or the exchanges we have with colleagues and loved ones, these seemingly insignificant moments hold the potential to add to our wealth. We often overlook these opportunities, but by shifting our perspective, we can find ways to enrich our lives in unexpected ways.
A Personal Journey:
Even the author of this article, like many others, admits to being blind to these small moments. However, in his early 30s, he made the conscious decision to prioritize financial wealth. This singular goal allowed him to approach every situation with a wealth-building mindset. For instance, when shopping for a watch, he focused on finding the cheapest one that could keep good time. Additionally, he viewed every interaction with colleagues as a chance to nurture relationships that could potentially yield future dividends. Over time, this mindset became second nature, and he began instinctively evaluating every event in terms of its potential to increase his wealth.
The Four Questions:
To replicate this approach, the author suggests asking four questions when faced with an opportunity:
1. In what way is this an opportunity for me to increase my wealth?
2. What is the potential of this opportunity?
3. What are the costs and possible problems associated with this opportunity?
4. If the answers to the previous questions are positive, what can I do to seize this opportunity?
By consistently asking these questions, we can train ourselves to make better decisions and seize rewarding opportunities.
Implementing Enriching Decisions:
The key to enhancing our wealth lies in making continuous strong inputs a habit. We often find it easy to make small decisions in certain areas of our lives, instinctively seizing good opportunities and rejecting unfavorable ones. If we want to cultivate richness in specific aspects of our lives, we can start by focusing on small decisions. For instance, we can choose the thoughts we entertain upon waking up, the topics we discuss during breakfast, and the programming we listen to during our commute. Moreover, how we greet our superiors and colleagues, the first task we tackle each day, and our responses to interruptions and criticisms all influence our overall wealth. Even something as simple as deciding to engage in conversation with a stranger on a plane can open doors to new opportunities. By consciously making enriching decisions in these areas, we can transform our lives.
Conclusion:
Enriching decisions are not limited to major life choices; they extend to the countless small decisions we make every day. By recognizing the potential within these moments, we can cultivate wealth in various aspects of our lives. It takes just 14 repetitions to form a habit, so incorporating enriching decisions into our daily routines can open up a world of opportunities. Start by focusing on small decisions and watch as your life becomes more rewarding in every possible way. Take the challenge and see the difference it makes!
