Richard Hackworth’s Personal Secrets of Success

Richard Hackworth’s Personal Secrets of Success

Over the years as an author, lecturer, tv and radio show host I have learned that no matter what you do in life there are eight things that you can do to make sure you reach your full potential. These are things that will carry you to heights of achievement in every area of your life personal and professional.

1. Rid yourself of all guilt about being successful, about winning, about outshining others. There is no reason why you shouldn’t have success, health and wealth in abundance. It is unnatural to reject the good things in life – and as far as I’m concerned, a crime to not go for it all. It is far easier to achieve success by dumping negative go-nowhere beliefs – not to mention people who will try to make you feel bad for being “better off” than they are.
 
2. Forgive yourself for past mistakes, for not doing things correctly, for just plain doing dumb things. Start each day with a clean slate.
 
3. Forgive others. At the same time, don’t lay down the red carpet for those who have wronged you. Yes, they will stomp on you again. Let the past go and get on with your life but be wise enough to not invite trouble.
 
4. Express gratitude for wherever you are in life and for whatever you have. No matter where you are – things will get worse when gratitude is lacking. No matter where you are – things will improve if you show gratitude. Gratitude is the key that keeps you connected to all things good.
 
5. Go into the theatre of your mind and replay the best moments of your life. Bring them back and relive them. Why relive the bad things? That will do you no good at all. Reliving the best brings out more of the best.

6. Put up charts and graphs to help you focus on your goals and to help you stay on track in relation to them.

7. Obliterate fear from your life by doing that which you are afraid to do.

8. Don’t Moan and Groan. 80% of the people don’t care about your troubles and the other 20% are glad. Asking for help, however, is not Moaning & Groaning. There is a big difference in complaining about something and looking for ways to overcome it.

Best Regards,

Richard Hackworth

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You Are Who You Know

You Are who You Know!
The value of networking is espoused in every business I know and yet few people make more than a passing effort to meet more people and almost no one puts networking in their marketing plan. That’s a shame because networking is perhaps the quickest and surest way to build your business and it doesn’t cost very much. It’s a simple fact of life that the more people you know the more business you will get.

The Law of 200, states that the average person knows 200 people well enough to invite them to a wedding or a funeral. People at the pinnacle of success in any business know four or five times that many people. When I was active in the martial arts business I knew in excess of 2,000 clients and potential clients by name, sight, state, style of art and enough other personal information to hold a meaningful conversation with them.

Doing seminars really fast forwarded this program because each time I did one I got to spend all day with 50 or so people. That’s why seminars are such an incredible way to market professional services like martial arts not just because people get to hear what you have to say but partly just because of the shear volume of people that you can meet.
That’s also why golf has played such an important part in my life. Not only do I enjoy the competition but it’s an incredible way to meet new people. Where else do you get to spend four uninterrupted hours with prospects or clients?

Ten Ways to Meet More People
1. Join a club any club.
2. Get involved in the Chamber of Commerce
3. Say Yes to party invitations
4. Attend trade shows and conventions in your industry.
5. Put on your own seminar.
6. Get involved in a charity. The movers and shakers in any community almost always do!
7.  Hold a dinner party once a month.
8. Start your own networking club or ask to join one that’s already going.
9. Get active at school, church, work or any other place where committees are formed and people interact in small group.
10. Actively send referrals to other people in the area with whom you are familiar. Call them up or drop them a line when you do. That’s a great way to start or expand a relationship, by sending them business.

Most people get very stuck in their ways and stop expanding their circle of friends almost by accident. Perhaps now would be a great time to take the other approach from both a business and personal stand point! Start actively looking for ways to expand your circle by meeting more people and making new friends, more business will surely follow!

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True Story from Richard Hackworth

ABSOLUTELY TRUE STORY HEARD ON A WISCONSIN RADIO STATION REPORTING ON THE INCIDENT.

A guy buys a new Lincoln Navigator for $42,500.00 (with monthly payments of $560.00).

He and a friend go duck hunting in upper Wisconsin It’s mid-winter; and of
course all of the lakes are frozen. These two guys go out on the ice with their GUNS, a DOG, and of course the new NAVIGATOR.They decide they want to make a natural looking open water for the ducks to focus on, something for the decoys to float in. Now making a hole in the ice
large enough to invite a passing duck, is going to take a little more power than the average drill auger can produce. So, out of the back of the new Navigator comes a stick of dynamite with a short 40 second-fuse. Now our two Rocket Scientists, afraid they might slip on the ice while trying to run away after lighting the fuse (and becoming toast, along with the Navigator), decide on the following course of action:

They light the 40 second fuse; then, with a mighty thrust, they throw the stick of dynamite as far away as possible. Remember a couple of paragraphs back when I mentioned the NAVIGATOR, The GUNS, and the DOG…???

Let’s talk about the dog: A highly trained Black Lab used for RETRIEVING;
especially things thrown by the owner. You guessed it: The dog takes off across the ice at a high rate of speed and grabs the stick of dynamite, with the burning 40-second fuse, just as it hits the ice.

The two men swallow, blink, start waving their arms and, with veins in their
necks swelling to resemble stalks of rhubarb, scream and holler at the dog to stop. The dog, now apparently cheered on by his Master, keeps coming. One hunter panics, grabs the shotgun and shoots the dog. The shotgun is loaded with #8 bird shot, hardly big enough to stop a Black Lab.

The dog stops for a moment, slightly confused, then continues on. Another shot, and this time the dog, still standing, becomes really confused and of course terrified, thinks these two geniuses have gone insane. The dog takes off to find cover, UNDER the brand new Navigator

The men continue to scream as they run. The red hot exhaust pipe on the truck touches the dog’s rear end, he yelps, drops the dynamite under the truck and takes off after his master.

Then ” “” “” “” “”BOOOOOOOOOOOOM”” “” “” “” !!!

The truck is blown to bits and sinks to the bottom of the lake, leaving the two idiots standing there with “I can’t believe this just happened”
looks on their faces.

The insurance company says that sinking a vehicle in a lake by Illegal use of
explosives is NOT COVERED by the policy. And he still had yet to make the first of those $560.00 a month payments.

The dog is okay. . .doing fine.

The lesson is… driving an expesive car is not a sign of intellegence. Spending more money than is neccessary is never a sign of intellegence. Truely wealthy people save first, then spend the rest wisely.

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Water Saving Tips from Richard Hackworth

The Water Conservation Guide
by Richard Hackworth

Conserving our water resources is not only good for the economy, it is good for your bank account too. Conserve water to cut down on your water bills.
 
Demand for water in our modern times keeps rising, as our population grows and our lifestyles continue to emphasize the use of water (for irrigating lush lawns, running dishwashers, filling swimming pools, etc.).

To Conserve Water and conserve cash follow these wise tips.

Water your lawn wisely
Waterwise landscaping tips and ideas
General outdoor conservation tips
Saving water inside your home
Detecting leaks
Leak facts

Watering your lawn wisely

Irrigation accounts for more than half of the country’s total water consumption, so practicing water conservation in your yard is the best place to start. Remember: Over-watering is not only wasteful, it also promotes shallow root growth and makes your lawn more susceptible to insects and disease.

If you have an automatic sprinkler system, it’s important to check the system regularly (once every month or two) for leaks and broken sprinkler heads, making repairs promptly. Also check for signs of broken or leaky sprinkler system pipes by looking for muddy or overgrown areas of turf.

Make sure your sprinkler system’s timer/controller is operating correctly, as you’ve programmed it, so that it operates on the right days, at the right times, for the right durations. A variety of factors can result in a malfunctioning sprinkler system, including lightning strikes and failing timer batteries. Many homeowners don’t realize their sprinkler systems are malfunctioning because the systems are programmed to operate overnight and they never observe them running.

To avoid wasting water, please follow these important irrigation guidelines:

Water only before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. to minimize the amount of water lost to evaporation
Water just once a week in the cooler months, and twice a week in the warmer months (experts say this is enough to maintain healthy, green grass with a strong root system)
Water for just 30-45 minutes per session (½ inch to ¾ inch of water per zone)
Adjust the timer/controller on automatic sprinklers according to seasonal water demands and weather conditions
Turn off sprinklers when it’s raining or install a rain shut-off device
Avoid watering on windy days
Adjust sprinklers so they water the lawn, not the pavement
Avoid sprinklers that spray a fine mist, which increases evaporation
Make sure plants are not blocking sprinklers
Irrigation systems should be zoned so plants with different water needs are irrigated separately (grass, for example, should be watered separately from shrubs and flowers)
Drip irrigation systems (which use less water than sprinklers) are recommended for trees, shrubs and flowers
General outdoor conservation tips

When washing your car with a hose, always use a spray nozzle to stop water flow between rinsings
Clean driveways and sidewalks with a broom instead of a hose
Check for leaks in outdoor faucets, pipes and hoses, repairing any leaks promptly
Cover your pool or spa to reduce evaporation
Check for pool/spa leaks, making repairs promptly
Saving water inside your home

Repair leaking faucets and toilets
Install water-saver flush valves in toilets
Install water-saver shower heads
Take short showers
Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving
Wash only full loads in dishwasher and clothes washer
Recycle water rather than pouring it down the drain (For instance, used water from a fish tank is good for watering plants)
Don’t flush the toilet just to get rid of trash
Use the garbage disposal sparingly
When you wash dishes by hand, fill up the sink with water and turn off the faucet
Detecting leaks

In a typical house, leaky toilets and faucets can waste hundreds of gallons of water each day, and that means unnecessary water and sewer charges. To help you identify and repair leaks, we offer you the following advice:

Make sure no water is running in the house and observe your water meter (If you see the meter’s dial or triangle moving, you may have a leak somewhere).
Check toilets for silent leaks by putting a few drops of food coloring in the toilet tank after it has filled. If coloring shows up in the bowl without flushing, you probably have a leak in or around the flapper valve. (Leaky toilets can usually be repaired inexpensively by replacing the flapper mechanism).
Inspect the water level in the toilet tank. The correct water line is about a half-inch below the top of the overflow pipe. If it is higher, water is being wasted.
Check faucets in the bathroom, kitchen, laundry room and outside the house. (Worn washers are the biggest cause of faucet leaks.)
To find so-called “phantom leaks,” such as those occurring in pipes behind walls, under floors or under foundations, homeowners may need to contact a leak detection company.
Always repair leaks promptly. If you can’t make the repairs yourself, call a licensed plumbing contractor.

Leak facts

A 1/8-inch hole in a metal pipe, at 40 psi (pounds per square inch), leaks 2,500 gallons of water every 24 hours.
A leak the size of a pinhead can waste 360,000 gallons a year, enough to fill 12,000 bathtubs to the overflow mark.
A leaking toilet can use 90,000 gallons of water in 30 days.
A dripping faucet/hose bibb can lose up to 180 gallons a month, or 2,160 gallons per year.
About 1 in every 20 pools has a leak.
About 1 in every 318 homes or buildings has a leak.
A typical toilet leak at today’s rate can add $500 to a single water bill.
One trip through a car wash uses 150 gallons of drinking water.
Collecting water for gardening from the faucet while waiting for hot water saves about 250 gallons of water a month.
Using a broom to clean the sidewalk instead of a hose saves 150 gallons of water. 
Using a pool cover prevents about 1,000 gallons per month from evaporating.
Source for “Leak Facts”: American Leak Detection

About the author: Richard Hackworth is a best selling author of “The Minimum Wage To Millionaire Course” and “Age Reversing Secrets To Look and Feel Younger”. He is an entrepreneur, and educator who is the host of “The Richard Hackworth Show” on www.ActionRadio.net and star of the “Turning Up The Heat!” and “Never Die” TV Shows. Join his free newsletter at www.RichardHackworth.com to get a ten part e-course “Ten Steps to Maximize Your Life” and $300 worth of surprise bonuses.

Family Budget Tips From Richard Hackworth

Family Budget Makeover: Cutting the Grocery Bill

 

Trying to save a few bucks? Cutting grocery bills can be a relatively painless way to make monthly savings. We went prowling for the best ways to spend less without making kitchen duty endless or meals tasteless. Here are some easy ways to change how you shop and how your family eats.

 

Before You Shop: Get a “price book.” Pack a little notebook in your purse and keep track of what you spend for items you buy regularly.

In time, you’ll really get a sense of what “a bargain” is, what time of year things go on sale, or whether one supermarket chain has better prices than another. Make it as simple or as complicated as you like, entering the date, item description, store, and price.

 

Leave kids at home (if possible!) See if you can trade-off sitting with a neighbor, or shop when children are at school. Without kids, there are fewer distractions and impulse buys, and more time to do comparison-shopping.

 

Take cash; leave ATM and credit cards at home. Once you know what your grocery budget should be, bring a fixed amount of money and not the ATM card, which offers an “easy out.” You know you don’t want the embarrassment of being $3.57 short at the register; that will motivate you to watch prices while you shop.

 

Shop every two weeks or monthly. Limiting your grocery shopping runs means you have fewer chances to make impulse buys.

 

In the Store: Look high and low for savings. Savvy supermarket managers place the highest-priced items at eye level. Look above and below for deals.

 

Check unit pricing. Compare prices on an ounce-by-ounce basis. Bigger isn’t necessarily better; sometimes two smaller packages will give you a greater savings than one jumbo package.

 

Weigh bags of produce. Think every five-pound bag of apples or oranges is created equal? We found the actual weights vary by as much as a pound or two, which means you might get more than you paid for! Put the bags on the scale before you put them in your cart.

 

Buy snack items (chips, yogurt) in large containers, not individual sizes. Pack chips and other snacks for kids’ lunches in reusable plastic containers. You can do the same with juice or water, avoiding the expense of juice boxes (and it’s more eco-friendly).

 

On the Home Front: Just say no to finicky eaters. You can’t control all their food preferences, but children who demand (and get) special orders often drive up the family food budget, especially if they’ll only eat frozen pizza or a certain brand of chicken fingers. The old rule, “eat what’s on the table,” has financial, as well as disciplinary, merit. And don’t worry: They won’t starve, even if they miss a meal.

 

Just say yes to tofu. Even choosy children can turn on to tofu, a cheaper, healthier alternative to meat. Cut extra firm tofu into cubes, drown it in a bottle of sweet-and-sour sauce, serve atop white rice, and presto, you have a low-cost, low-fat meal that most kids will love (try to sneak something green onto the plate). In the “what they don’t know won’t hurt them” department, add mashed tofu to tomato sauce for an excellent source of protein or try one of these tasty tofu treats.

 

Water down the apple juice. Save money and give kids less sugar by diluting apple juice with raspberry (or any flavor) decaffeinated herb tea. Kids won’t taste the difference, even if you do a 50-50 mix of juice and tea.

 

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5 Reasons People Fail by Richard Hackworth

Reason #1 – Waiting to start:

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Most people don’t want to wait for success. But, at the same time, they are willing to wait before getting started on the road to success.

Do you see the problem here?

The longer you wait to get started, the longer it will be before you get the money, success, and lifestyle you want.

Many people are waiting for everything to be perfect before they get going. Therefore, they never get going and never get the rewards.

No race has ever been won (or even finished) by someone who never left the starting line.

Don’t wait to get going. Start today on the road to success.

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Reason #2 – Being financially illiterate:

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The cornerstone of all wealth is understanding the difference between assets and liabilities.

The difference is this: Assets put money IN your pocket. Liabilities take money OUT of your pocket.

Most people think their home, car, and other possessions are assets.

But, the truth is that in most cases those things take money out of your pocket. They COST you money. They don’t MAKE you money.

Therefore, by the true definition above, those things are liabilities.

They take money OUT of your pocket each month.

When you have more money coming IN from real assets than you have going OUT to pay for liabilities, you will be financially free.

There is only one way to do this. Which brings us to…

 

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Reason #3 – Focusing on linear income instead of passive income:

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One millionaire said it simply, “if you’re not making money while you sleep, you’ll never be rich.”

Linear income is what you get from a job. You work for an hour and get paid only one time for that one hour’s work, and that’s it.

Passive income is when you work once but continue to get paid over and over again from work you’re no longer doing.

Investing in or creating true assets that provide passive income for you is your ticket to wealth.

 

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Reason #4 – Not understanding or using systems for making money:

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A system for making money is anything that allows you to make money without your own effort. In other words, it’s an automated way to make money.

All true assets are simply “systems” of one sort or another.

Once you create or invest in a proven system for making money, there is no limit to the money you can make.

Becoming a master of money systems can bring you riches beyond your dreams.

 

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Reason #5 – Not being persistent or patient enough:

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To finish any race you have to leave the starting line and follow through to the finish line.

Most people create their own failure by either not getting started or not following through, or both.

To get rich, successful, and happy you must have the patience and persistence to cross the finish line. You must not only get started, but also follow through.

This may sound obvious, but it’s still the cause of most failure.

Only by joining the small percentage of people who are willing to do the 5 things mentioned above will you have the greatest chances for wealth and success.

It’s really quite simple…Decide to do these things and you can get rich too. If you don’t do them, then like most people you may never get rich.

Decide now to master the ideas mentioned above and begin your road to           success now.Then follow through and watch the difference it makes.

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