Nine Keys to Financial Freedom

Step by Step Success Strategies Success Key Number One

Accept that financial freedom is possible. Many cannot imagine going through debt repair, being debt free or possessing the freedom to design one’s own lifestyle by having access to a healthy cash flow. Therefore, the first step in achieving financial freedom involves believing that such a thing exists.

Success Key Number Two

Accept that financial freedom is attainable for everyone. Billionaires are normal people, too - though no one is going to stop to consider their feelings - and if they can, YOU can. Too often, people get convinced financial freedom is only for people that are super rich. It's counterproductive for anyone who wants financial freedom to think it's only possible for the richest few, instead of everyone.

Success Key Number Three

Provide a needed service or create a product that will be helpful to others. Know the difference between the things that people want and the things or services they actually need. If someone is already fitting this bill, figure out how those products or services can be improved on. They who are able to offer the best price are they who will be financially free faster, and stay that way for longer.

Success Key Number Four

An education is key. If an education is formal or self taught (they call those folks autodidacts), a key to financial freedom is the ability to provide a service beyond the most basic, and cornering your own niche. This key to success, which is elemental for many careers, means you have to go beyond fundamentals to address questions or concerns with extensive knowledge. That makes presentations more productive, and helps you out along the way to financial freedom.

Success Key Number Five

Routinely exceed expectations. If asked for A, B, or C, go beyond and offer D, E or F, so to speak. In other words, go an extra mile or two for customers. It helps to set you above the competition, boosts your reputation and makes customers more loyal. These all equate to more revenue, which makes financial freedom that much closer.

Success Key Number Six

Become an expert. No matter how many professionals exist within a niche, few will ever stand out as true experts. Professionals know how to do a job, but experts endeavor to do it better than anyone else. This holds true for those that are the highest educated in their fields, earning the trust and respect as authorities from other professionals, and inspiring others along the way.

Experts are known among their peers as people who are ahead of the curve. They are the best of the best. This is not because they are competitive egomaniacs, but because they genuinely believe that what they have to offer is helpful and necessary. It is no wonder that those who experience the financial freedom that others dream of are also the top experts within their selected professions.

Success Key Number Seven

Destroy distractions. During working hours, do not allow anything short of a life and death emergency distract from projects that must be completed. During personal hours, cut down on wastes of time like watching TV, or other things without purpose. Instead, spend this time on productive activities that contribute to good health, build mental stamina and focus on mind/body renewal efforts. Avoiding useless distractions means avoiding things that drain energy and take one’s mind off of the target of financial freedom.

Success Key Number Eight

Create an inner circle of positive, focused individuals who also seek financial freedom. There is an old kernel of wisdom, that you're only as successful as the five closest friends you have. Also, there's the old saw that "birds of a feather flock together.” The wisdom in both of these thoughts imply that one’s inner circle will directly impact their success. Therefore, make an effort to befriend those who have made a positive effort to adopt these wisdom keys to financial freedom and who may have a few extra to share along the way.

Success Key Number Nine

Reach out to a mentor. Target one or two people who are willing to give a few minutes by phone, e-mail, or a little face time regularly. Mentors should be approached knowing that you can't take up a lot of their time. Instead, even if only a few minutes can be spared, the time will be helpful in reporting goals, progress and identifying areas that need to be improved. While it can be frightening to think of approaching someone to request a mentor, it should be noted that most people are flattered to be asked to share their wisdom and eager to contribute to someone’s life in such a way.