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No matter what our economic circumstances, if we take hold of these fears as truth and believe there is nothing we can do about it, we assume a posture of helplessness. That’s why it’s crucial to change our perspective and our way of thinking. We must shake off our old ideas about deficiency and the need for more. The problem is that we become resistant to change when we’ve spent years thinking and behaving in the same way. However, this change of perspective is essential for us to develop a new relationship with money and the moral character needed to do the right thing whatever our financial situation. This will enable us to sustain the true riches, which is our relationships with friends and family. Therefore, making a quality decision to be upright and honest is definitely worth it. If we don’t, we’re stuck – frozen due to fear.
In chapter two, I quoted John Davison Rockefeller. Not only was he the first billionaire in history, but he was also the wealthiest person in the history of humanity (measured by today’s dollars). He was a business tycoon, industrialist and bookkeeper, most famous for his role in the early petroleum industry and the founding of Standard Oil. Without a doubt, he was someone who knew something about making money. His thoughts on this subject are: