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My dad went on to become a multi-millionaire and he didn’t do it with that sixty thousand in the bank. He took some risks. Calculated risks that helped his money grow. He found his own way without the guidance of people like Robert Kiyosaki, but followed similar principals. He moved away from the common beliefs we’ve been taught like:

- The more I save the richer I am.
- If I stay in my job for a long time, I’ll be set for life.
- If I contribute to my savings plan, I’ll be set for life.
- Social Security will take care of me in my old age.
- If I work hard for my company, I’ll be taken care of.

He knew that over time the above common beliefs were not going to help him obtain personal or business success. So he changed his thinking and adopted the following:

- Only use credit for business and investments.
- Money in the bank is money that isn’t working for you.
- It’s ok to fail. Failure teaches us how to succeed.
- A career will make other people rich. Not me.
- Set goals and do something everyday to get closer to the goals.
- Read and learn something everyday to improve your business.
- Don’t listen to a naysayer.

I’ve adopted his thinking pattern and tested a few of my own. Do they work? They did for him. He was a business success worth talking about.