Buy Fresh Flowers

People often smile a bit when I mention this one. I think it's because they don't see how this ties into the concept of a "prosperity consciousness". Or maybe I just notice their reaction because that's how I reacted when I first heard it.

Life loves life. And there's something about putting live plants and greenery in your home that seems to create a feeling of abundance.

Plus, think about how you feel when you walk into someone's home and you see that they've got fresh flowers in the living room. Or on the kitchen table.

Even something as simple as ordering flowers regularly can give you a feeling of abundance. And a feeling of abundance is what creates abundance!

Also, if you want to really apply this tip....call your florist and ask them about a standing order of fresh flowers every 10 days. You'll be creating more abundance in your home AND applying the "law of circulation" at the same time.

To your prosperity,
Tony Rush

Declare Yourself "In"

I was in the park awhile back and lots of kids were playing. One little girl was standing on the side just watching. I asked, "Why aren't you playing with the other kids?" She answered, "They haven't asked me to yet."

The good ending is that when I left the park she was playing and having a wonderful time. But, I couldn't help but think how many adults do the same thing when it comes to love, abundance, good health, spirituality, money, joy, etc....

So much of prosperity and abundance comes from just declaring yourself "in" the game. No need to ask for permission. It's all right there waiting for you.

See, they don't just make first-class seating for everyone BUT you...they make it for anyone who chooses it. So, all you have to do is choose "in".

Do they make luxury cars for everyone but you? Of course not. They're available for you, too.

The life you want also wants you. It's all waiting. You just have to declare yourself in the game!

Tony Rush

Who Should You Listen To?

Would you take real-estate advice from a homeless person?
Would you take marital advice from someone who's been divorced 11 times?
Would you take diet tips from someone who's obese and gaining weight?

There is no shortage of opinions today. In the "Age of Information", everyone seems to have an opinion nearly any topic you bring up. It's part of living in a society where information is so available. Which is good!

But, the problem is that some forms of media -- like the Internet -- make no distinction between good advice and bad advice. If an uninformed or unintelligent person has $20 a month for internet access, they can get the same amount of spotlight as someone who's brilliant.

And so the #1 skill you can learn today is "discernment". Knowing who to listen to and who to ignore.

And this applies to learning to become more prosperous. If you want to become wealthy and successful, make sure you're spending your time with people who ARE wealthy and successful.

There are three kinds of people giving advice:

1. Those who have never done it
2. Those who have done it and failed
3. Those who have done it and succeeded.

Make sure you spend your time ONLY taking instruction from people in the 3rd group. They're the only ones who can show you the path!

Tony Rush

P.S. This post applies to me and this blog as well! Fortunately, I'm in the 3rd group and you can rest assured that the information on this blog is the same information that assisted me in becoming wealthy, prosperous and abundant! But, weigh my words for yourself -- be responsible for your own mindset!

Make Your Bed Every Morning

There's an old bit of wisdom that says, "How you do something is how you do everything". I don't know if that's universally true or not...but it sure seems like it.

One way this is often true is that people who have cluttered homes tend to have cluttered lives. That was certainly true for me several years ago. I wasn't dirty but I was definitely untidy. I'd leave things lying around. I wouldn't wash dishes regularly. I never made my bed. (I'd get up in the morning and think, "Why should I make my bed? I'm going to be sleep in it again tonight".)

And my life reflected that same disorder. I was regularly late on bills. I bounced checks. I missed appointments. I let my relationships slide.... I was a mess.

It sounds simple I know, but the same mindset it takes to make your bed every morning is the same mindset it takes to create abundance and flow in your life.

Plus,...if you're not willing to be excellent to yourself...how can you expect Life to be excellent to you?

Think about it. Maybe this will work for you the way it worked for me.

Tony Rush

It's All About Being In A "Flow"

Prosperity flows. Like water.

For instance, what happens to a pond if you block up the outlet and don't let any more water come in?

It stagnates! Nasty stuff! The same is true with anything else.

Take money, for example. A lot of people think that the way to create more money in their life is to hoard it. To pinch pennies. To reduce spending.

And regardless of what the personal finance gurus tell you, this is usually a mistake. The same "valve" that closes the flow of money OUT of your life is the same "valve" that closes the flow of money INTO your life.

So, what's the alternative? Be willing to circulate money. Give a slightly larger tip than you feel you have to. Donate $20 to a charity. Or $100. Choose to have a good attitude about paying some of the bills you don't like.

By developing a positive feeling about circulating money out of your life, the Universe responds by circulating more money INTO your life.

Try it. Drop me a note and let me know what your results are!

Tony Rush
tony@tonyrush.com

Always Valet Park

"Never self-park. Always valet park".

I remember when I was broke, I used to laugh at people that paid someone to park their car for them. "What are they wasting their money for?," I'd laugh. "They should park their own car and save the money!"

But, then again, those were the words of a broke person.

Today, I never self-park if a valet is available.

Why?

• Because it will reminds you that you're prosperous and that you're living an abundant life.
• Because when it's raining, you stay dry while everyone who wanted to save $5 is walking around in the rain trying to find their car.
• Because when it's hot, you get into a car that's already got the air conditioner on instead of one that's been parked in the hot sun for hours
• Because it feels good! And feeling good is what amps up your ability to attract abundance!
  

So, there you go. Want another way to feel good in life? Valet park! It's a cheap and easy and way worth the small price.

Stay tuned for the next Lifestyle Tip!

Tony Rush