Comments on: Seven Things That May Surprise You About Money

By: The Three Most Direct Ways to Earn More Money Now | Delightful Work

The Three Most Direct Ways to Earn More Money Now | Delightful Work — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:37:21 +0000

[...] I’m not just talking about putting things out there on your blog or your website. I’m talking about calling up people you know and asking them whom they know. But ask for referrals very specifically by describing your answers to #1 above. Then, after describing whom you most want to serve, ask. Who does that bring to mind? Who do you know who fits that description? They can tell by the enthusiasm in your voice that you passionately want to serve that person so they are much more eager to refer you. Remember, it’s often not the direct action that brings in the cash. Often results come parallel to action. [...]

By: What keeps you from making the leap to your work life freedom? | Delightful Work

Thu, 22 May 2008 03:08:10 +0000

[...] 4). Lack of self-confidence 3). Not being clear on the livelihood I want 2). Fear of failure 1). Money The number one thing stopping these wonderful, sincere people from going for their work life [...]

By: Why Responsibility is the Key to Work Life Freedom « Delightful Work

Why Responsibility is the Key to Work Life Freedom « Delightful Work — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:14:28 +0000

[...] So why haven’t more actually made the move that they say they want to? In a recent post we looked at the fear of not having enough money. But we know it’s never really the money. [...]

By: What keeps you from making the leap to your work life freedom? « Delightful Work

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:00:59 +0000

[...] 5). Procrastination 4). Lack of self-confidence 3). Not being clear on the livelihood I want 2). Fear of failure 1). Money [...]

By: Tom Volkar / Delightful Work

Tom Volkar / Delightful Work — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:59:58 +0000

@Will welcome to this forum. I appreciate your comments and especially sharing more about the emotional strength that comes through in the absence of debt. Your confidence obviously works because you can walk away at anytime. I’m very pleased that you are engaged in your delightful work.

By: Will Kriski

Will Kriski — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:52:04 +0000

Great post, I’m sure it is helpful to many. I believe all these statements and have seen them individually and talk about them myself - “Work smart, not hard”, “Take Massive Action (Tony Robbins)”, “Choose new over more” (Stephen M. Pollan from Live Rich).

I quit one job to learn something new. It turned out the software product I ended up learning wasn’t what I expected. It’s led to me being in a highly profitable niche market. The actions were all tied to together but my philosophy of doing new things, not being afraid to change resulted in this events happening.

Having no debt and some money saved comes across during negotations. I go into any interview or negotiation thinking ‘I don’t need this job, I’ll be fine either way’. Sometimes that ‘Care, but not that much’ attitude comes across in a positive way. I show interest in the contract, but it’s not going to make or break me. I ask for high hourly rates - that kind of confidence comes through and is partially because I don’t have debt. It’s all about empowerment and attitude. It’s also all fun and you should enjoy the present moment at all times. Thanks Echkhart Tolle!

Will Kriski
http://thewealthyworker.com

By: Tom Volkar / Delightful Work

Tom Volkar / Delightful Work — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:48:37 +0000

I’m not familiar with Mr. Zufelt’s writing but I know this. “Do what you love and the money will follow” does not always work or at least it doesn’t seem to follow soon enough. I have no doubt about Egbert’s theory that money comes parallel to our doing not always as a direct result of it.

I try not to look for reasons so much. Asking why when we are in a tough spot almost never gets us what we want. Just create something and then ask people to buy it. If that doesn’t work - create something else. At least you’ll be enjoying yourself in the doing and not frozen in analysis.

By: charlotte | Stepfamilyheaven

charlotte | Stepfamilyheaven — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:17:40 +0000

Tom,

The more I read in your blog, and in Egbert’s http://moneybymistake.blogspot.com/ , I realize that I have been hitting my head against a brick wall, just over and over again.

I like Andrea’s idea about doing whatever you do out of joy, love, etc, and there comes Egbert’s “lust” into place, or, as Jack Zufelt calls it, your Core Desire. Somehow I get told the same story from different angles: Follow your passion, and you’ll find yourself being happy&prosperous.

Passion=Lust, Egbert

I have been living my dream for some time now, especially over the last two years, and somehow the money won’t follow.

Is it the programming that money is bothersome/difficult/dangerous/bad/stinking?
Could that be one of the main challenges for people with money “issues”?

I do like Jack Zufelt’s ideas; anybody agree/disagree?

By: Tom Volkar / Delightful Work

Tom Volkar / Delightful Work — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:30:36 +0000

Desika …. It’s very good to know that my thoughts are somewhat aligned with an esteemed master like Sri Krishna. I think he may endorse the principle of Inspired Massive Action because it is engaged without too much attachment to outcome. When we take many different actions dressed in many varying approaches we have no idea, which will deliver. This attachment to the result is not foremost in our thinking. Especially when we keep in mind that desired results come paralell to our actions not necessarily because of them. Please visit again. You always offer a very learned perspective. I appreciate the stumlbe.

Shann…. Thank you very much. I appreciate the stumble and the very generous compliment. Let me know when you put it into action.

By: Shann

Shann — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:49:11 +0000

Tom,

Great article. I gave it a stumble.

Massive Inspired Action … Pure Genius!

In Balance and Prosperity,

Shann