Wealth
09-11-2005, 09:52 AM
Fake Your Way To Wealth
with the Law of Attraction
If you’ve been paying attention to the latest wealth-creating self-help books, you’ve probably figured out their gig. Whether it’s Stuart Wilde, Joe Vitale, T. Harv Eker or some other financial success-creating wizard, you know what they have in common. Although they use their own catchy phrases for it, they extol the virtues of the Law of Attraction in bringing you the prosperity you desire.
The Law of Attraction is far from a new concept. It’s actually been around for eons, but it’s getting its fair share of press these days. If you’re not familiar with it, it’s high time you are. Especially if you’re struggling to bring more money into your life!
THE BASICS
Here’s what the money-creating wizards know about their trade, and what you should, too, in order to get rich by faking it:
Everything that exists in the world is made up of energy, including you and me. And energy vibrates. That means you and me are vibrating too. Now enter the Law of Attraction, which dictates that “like attracts like.” Okay, so if you and I are vibrating (which we are, all the time) and like attracts like, that means our vibrations are attracting life experiences, events and circumstances that match those vibrations.
Bottom line? We attract what we vibrate. Meaning, if you’re thinking about having too many bills and not enough cash, you’re vibrating “lack.” And by vibrating that, you’re attracting more of it. So you can expect to get more bills and not enough cash.
Got your attention? It should, because you can use this phenomenon to turn things around in your favor. And you don’t even need a college degree or a rich uncle!
WHAT YOU’RE VIBRATING NOW
I know what you’re wondering: “How do I know what I’m vibrating?” That’s easy. Whatever you’re experiencing in life is what you’re vibrating. Because like attracts like, all you have to do is look at the evidence around you to know what you’re vibrating. If your wallet (or bank account) is empty, you’re vibrating broke, or something similar. If you’re plagued by continuous unexpected expenses like car repairs, plumber visits, hospital bills, etc., you’re vibrating expensive emergencies.
If on the other hand, your bank balance is accumulating fast, you’re vibrating “plenty o’ cash.” And you can stop reading now.
The rest of you, stay with me.
A NEW STRATEGY
All right, this is how we get the universe to send us money when we’re broke. We fake it.
Now it’s not really the Universe we’re faking it with, it’s ourselves. Because the Universe delivers whatever we vibrate – there’s no tricking the Big U. It’s ourselves we have to trick into becoming rich.
The reason I say “trick” is because it’s not going to feel natural at all to vibrate rich when you are staring your version of lack or poverty straight in the face. It’s you we have to trick.
So, we’re going to fake a rich vibration in order to get the Universe to deliver circumstances that match that vibration. Even though we may be steeped in poverty, if we adjust our vibration, the Universe will change what it’s delivering to us.
So we pretend our safes are stashed with cash, our bankers treat us like gold, and our friends always expect us to pick up the tab. Because the Law of Attraction - in responding to our vibrations with like vibrations - doesn’t know the difference between reality and imagination. And with our imaginations, we create reality!
It’s that simple. When you start to vibrate riches beyond belief, your reality will conform. When you vibrate so much money you can hardly keep track of it, you’ll find it flowing in. You’ll be a money magnet – literally!
DON’T GET HUNG UP
So far this is the easy part, believe it or not. There are two things to pay attention to here. First one is this: the way the Universe wants to deliver this cash to you. Be on the lookout for signs that opportunity is knocking. The Universe will line things up for you in order to deliver what you’ve been vibrating (“fat cash,” right?), but you need to follow any hunches, take inspired action, etc. to allow it in.
I mean, it’s possible you could wake up one day and .. “Surprise!” There’s your bank balance with four extra zeroes behind it! But it’s more likely that the Universe will give you a couple of hints and nudges here and there to follow up on. That’s where your work is … follow up on those hunches and inspirations to let the riches in.
TAKE INSPIRED ACTION
So you’ve got to keep an eye out for these signs, and follow up on them proper in order to make it easier for it to let it in. This is all about listening to your intuition, or higher self, or inner wisdom … whatever you want to call it. You’re feeling compelled to stop in at the
bookstore on your lunch hour? Do it. The Universe may have a big hint displayed on the bargain table for you. You’ve got an itch to talk to that old friend of yours from college? Do that too. She may have just married the guy who knows of a company looking for someone with talents like yours.
Remember, after you practice your fake “I’m rich” vibration for a few days (shoot, maybe even minutes for that matter), keep a sharp eye out. What you’re looking for is money making its way to you. It may be small at first, or it may hit you over the head all at once (kind of like a sudden “windfall!”) It could come in many forms – I have no idea how yours will arrive – but here are some that I and my clients have experienced:
• unexpected checks arrive in the mail (one of my favorites)
• you get a phone call from a recruiter, or an unexpected bonus at work
• you go out for a nice dinner and the waiter comps your meal for some reason
• you get a bill in the mail reflecting a credit you weren’t expecting
• a friend offers to pay you for your assistance on a project he’s working on
• your employer announces a new incentive program (pay attention to how that program works, my friend)
• you find money in forgotten jacket pockets or in public places
Get the idea? Whatever the easiest way for the Universe to answer your “rich” vibration with real life circumstances is how it’s coming. So make it easy, for heaven’s sake. Believe it can be easy. Believe it can happen. It can and it does!
BELIEVE IT CAN HAPPEN
Which brings me to the second thing to be aware of: limiting beliefs or ideas about not deserving or being worthy or it not being possible to be rich will keep it from you. You’ve got to unload those. You might not be consciously aware of them, but I find many wealth-challenged people hold false beliefs to some degree in the dark corners of their mind.
Unloading those limiting beliefs can be easier said than done, but it’s crucial you address it. I spend a fair amount of time on this with clients, but know this: a belief is nothing more than an oft-repeated thought. Become aware of your limiting beliefs by being willing to look deep. (Especially look to what you learned about money when you were little.)
When you bring a false belief to light, it has a way of dissipating. Replace it with a supportive belief. You’ve probably read a bunch of money affirmations. Here are a few
classics as well as some of my favorites: “I am a money magnet!” “Money flows to me easily, effortlessly, and continuously.” “I am a natural billionaire.” “I make money like most people make mistakes. It’s easy and I do it every day!” “Money is my slave, it works hard for me night and day.” “I’m a billionairess!”
All right then … you’ve just received a crash course on how to create wealth by faking yourself out! What, now you want tips for how to fake the vibration? Must I teach you everything? Just kidding, it’s my pleasure. Continue on for the Faking of the Vibration.
* * * * *
PRACTICAL HOW TOs
Before I share my secrets of how to fake it, I want to give homage to Stuart Wilde for introducing this concept to me. You must give his book a look, “The Trick To Money Is Having Some!” if you are a student who likes to hear it twice (you can get it from my Good Books link at www.goodvibecoach.com).
For a third listen, you can also hear it on Mike Dooley’s Infinite Possibilities CD set, also available on www.goodvibecoach.com.
So here we go. Faking It 101. (I’ll refrain from commenting on the ladies’ advantage here.)
Quick review first: You’ve hatched your secret plan to get the Universe to send you money by manipulating your vibration into one of riches, prosperity and abundance in order to soon experience that richness and abundance in real life manifestation. So far so good.
FAKE THE RICH VIBRATION
How to feel rich, though, when you’re steeped in debt, poverty, or just financial mediocrity? Never fear, friends, it’s easier than you think. Especially when you practice. And practicing this is fun! (Not like piano lessons when you were little.)
Our goal is for you to learn to vibrate rich, wealthy, prosperous – whatever word works for you – before you really are.
Numbered below are various tips to try. Some will work great, some won’t – focus on the ones that do. Create some of your own. And practice them daily at the minimum. You’re shooting for 17 seconds of pure positive thought at the minimum to activate a rich
vibration. And if you do it several times a day, especially every time you catch yourself thinking a “poor” thought – you’ll be light years ahead of the crowd.
1. Remember a time when you were rich (or when you felt rich).
2. Hang out with someone who is rich (and be like her).
3. Read biographies of famous rich people.
4. Keep a “pray rain” journal where you write about it as if it’s already happened.
5. Create a pretend checking account log where you record deposits and itemize how you’re spending your millions (or thousands, if that’s as much as you can believe for now).
6. Hang out where rich people hang out. (Where would you go if you had lotsa moola? Go there now. You don’t have to spend anything. Just soak it up.)
7. Acknowledge and be grateful for the money you do have.
8. Open a real account just for your “found” money.
9. Stop saying things that poor people say, and start saying things that rich people say. Like when you get a bigger than expected bill in the mail, say “Wow! It’s a good thing I’m rich!”
10. Give to the poor – or to someone who has less than you. It’ll make you feel rich.
11. Practice your acceptance speech for the philanthropic award your hometown is giving you for your record-setting donation.
12. Test drive your dream car. Or better yet – rent one for a day!
13. Let a real estate agent show you homes in the ritzy neighborhood for an afternoon.
14. Tip well at restaurants.
15. Let the cabby to keep the change.
16. Research trips abroad on the most expensive tours available. Have a travel agent send you glossy brochures.
17. Talk with a friend who’s in on your gig as if you’re already rolling in it. Discuss your favorite vacation spots, investment brokers, and expensive hobbies.
18. Daydream often about the freedom and security and happiness and pride – or whatever you think being rich will bring you – will feel like.
19. Recognize how you’re already wealthy in every day life.
20. Create a Christmas gift list that a billionaire would make. (For yourself and others.)
21. Practice the interview that Money Magazine, Smart Money and Oprah are dying to get with you.
22. Get your list of approved charities to donate to, because they’ll be calling in no time. Your accountant will need to know who your approved charities are.
23. Better figure out the will while you’re at it. Who’s getting what? I say the chateau in southern France goes to the butler. Albert’s always loved it!
24. Shop without looking at price tags! If they sell it, you can afford it.
25. Buy something that makes you feel like a million bucks. Shades and expensive hand lotion do the trick for me.
Okay, this should be enough to get the juices flowing. Get creative about what works for you. And practice, practice, practice feeling wealthy. Do whatever makes you feel the “rich” vibration in your bones and heart and soul. I don’t care how crazy it sounds or how far from the “truth” you think it is. Know that it is your destiny. And then relax knowing it’s on its way to you. It is.
DON’T BE FOOLED
One last tip for you wealth-seekers and finders-soon-to-be. I’ve worked with enough clients on increasing their net worth that I know what happens next. You’ll get the cash, you’ll feel great for a few fleeting moments, and then an empty feeling returns.
Don’t get me wrong - cash is great, and I enjoy it tremendously myself. But don’t think that’s what you were really after. What you really want are those feelings you thought financial success would give you: security, freedom, recognition, comfort, happiness, love, power, self-worth, etc. Money can’t give you those things, my friend. Only you can. Choose to give yourself those feelings now, and not only will you achieve everything else much more easily, everything else will also be much more satisfying as you achieve it.
Namaste.
with the Law of Attraction
If you’ve been paying attention to the latest wealth-creating self-help books, you’ve probably figured out their gig. Whether it’s Stuart Wilde, Joe Vitale, T. Harv Eker or some other financial success-creating wizard, you know what they have in common. Although they use their own catchy phrases for it, they extol the virtues of the Law of Attraction in bringing you the prosperity you desire.
The Law of Attraction is far from a new concept. It’s actually been around for eons, but it’s getting its fair share of press these days. If you’re not familiar with it, it’s high time you are. Especially if you’re struggling to bring more money into your life!
THE BASICS
Here’s what the money-creating wizards know about their trade, and what you should, too, in order to get rich by faking it:
Everything that exists in the world is made up of energy, including you and me. And energy vibrates. That means you and me are vibrating too. Now enter the Law of Attraction, which dictates that “like attracts like.” Okay, so if you and I are vibrating (which we are, all the time) and like attracts like, that means our vibrations are attracting life experiences, events and circumstances that match those vibrations.
Bottom line? We attract what we vibrate. Meaning, if you’re thinking about having too many bills and not enough cash, you’re vibrating “lack.” And by vibrating that, you’re attracting more of it. So you can expect to get more bills and not enough cash.
Got your attention? It should, because you can use this phenomenon to turn things around in your favor. And you don’t even need a college degree or a rich uncle!
WHAT YOU’RE VIBRATING NOW
I know what you’re wondering: “How do I know what I’m vibrating?” That’s easy. Whatever you’re experiencing in life is what you’re vibrating. Because like attracts like, all you have to do is look at the evidence around you to know what you’re vibrating. If your wallet (or bank account) is empty, you’re vibrating broke, or something similar. If you’re plagued by continuous unexpected expenses like car repairs, plumber visits, hospital bills, etc., you’re vibrating expensive emergencies.
If on the other hand, your bank balance is accumulating fast, you’re vibrating “plenty o’ cash.” And you can stop reading now.
The rest of you, stay with me.
A NEW STRATEGY
All right, this is how we get the universe to send us money when we’re broke. We fake it.
Now it’s not really the Universe we’re faking it with, it’s ourselves. Because the Universe delivers whatever we vibrate – there’s no tricking the Big U. It’s ourselves we have to trick into becoming rich.
The reason I say “trick” is because it’s not going to feel natural at all to vibrate rich when you are staring your version of lack or poverty straight in the face. It’s you we have to trick.
So, we’re going to fake a rich vibration in order to get the Universe to deliver circumstances that match that vibration. Even though we may be steeped in poverty, if we adjust our vibration, the Universe will change what it’s delivering to us.
So we pretend our safes are stashed with cash, our bankers treat us like gold, and our friends always expect us to pick up the tab. Because the Law of Attraction - in responding to our vibrations with like vibrations - doesn’t know the difference between reality and imagination. And with our imaginations, we create reality!
It’s that simple. When you start to vibrate riches beyond belief, your reality will conform. When you vibrate so much money you can hardly keep track of it, you’ll find it flowing in. You’ll be a money magnet – literally!
DON’T GET HUNG UP
So far this is the easy part, believe it or not. There are two things to pay attention to here. First one is this: the way the Universe wants to deliver this cash to you. Be on the lookout for signs that opportunity is knocking. The Universe will line things up for you in order to deliver what you’ve been vibrating (“fat cash,” right?), but you need to follow any hunches, take inspired action, etc. to allow it in.
I mean, it’s possible you could wake up one day and .. “Surprise!” There’s your bank balance with four extra zeroes behind it! But it’s more likely that the Universe will give you a couple of hints and nudges here and there to follow up on. That’s where your work is … follow up on those hunches and inspirations to let the riches in.
TAKE INSPIRED ACTION
So you’ve got to keep an eye out for these signs, and follow up on them proper in order to make it easier for it to let it in. This is all about listening to your intuition, or higher self, or inner wisdom … whatever you want to call it. You’re feeling compelled to stop in at the
bookstore on your lunch hour? Do it. The Universe may have a big hint displayed on the bargain table for you. You’ve got an itch to talk to that old friend of yours from college? Do that too. She may have just married the guy who knows of a company looking for someone with talents like yours.
Remember, after you practice your fake “I’m rich” vibration for a few days (shoot, maybe even minutes for that matter), keep a sharp eye out. What you’re looking for is money making its way to you. It may be small at first, or it may hit you over the head all at once (kind of like a sudden “windfall!”) It could come in many forms – I have no idea how yours will arrive – but here are some that I and my clients have experienced:
• unexpected checks arrive in the mail (one of my favorites)
• you get a phone call from a recruiter, or an unexpected bonus at work
• you go out for a nice dinner and the waiter comps your meal for some reason
• you get a bill in the mail reflecting a credit you weren’t expecting
• a friend offers to pay you for your assistance on a project he’s working on
• your employer announces a new incentive program (pay attention to how that program works, my friend)
• you find money in forgotten jacket pockets or in public places
Get the idea? Whatever the easiest way for the Universe to answer your “rich” vibration with real life circumstances is how it’s coming. So make it easy, for heaven’s sake. Believe it can be easy. Believe it can happen. It can and it does!
BELIEVE IT CAN HAPPEN
Which brings me to the second thing to be aware of: limiting beliefs or ideas about not deserving or being worthy or it not being possible to be rich will keep it from you. You’ve got to unload those. You might not be consciously aware of them, but I find many wealth-challenged people hold false beliefs to some degree in the dark corners of their mind.
Unloading those limiting beliefs can be easier said than done, but it’s crucial you address it. I spend a fair amount of time on this with clients, but know this: a belief is nothing more than an oft-repeated thought. Become aware of your limiting beliefs by being willing to look deep. (Especially look to what you learned about money when you were little.)
When you bring a false belief to light, it has a way of dissipating. Replace it with a supportive belief. You’ve probably read a bunch of money affirmations. Here are a few
classics as well as some of my favorites: “I am a money magnet!” “Money flows to me easily, effortlessly, and continuously.” “I am a natural billionaire.” “I make money like most people make mistakes. It’s easy and I do it every day!” “Money is my slave, it works hard for me night and day.” “I’m a billionairess!”
All right then … you’ve just received a crash course on how to create wealth by faking yourself out! What, now you want tips for how to fake the vibration? Must I teach you everything? Just kidding, it’s my pleasure. Continue on for the Faking of the Vibration.
* * * * *
PRACTICAL HOW TOs
Before I share my secrets of how to fake it, I want to give homage to Stuart Wilde for introducing this concept to me. You must give his book a look, “The Trick To Money Is Having Some!” if you are a student who likes to hear it twice (you can get it from my Good Books link at www.goodvibecoach.com).
For a third listen, you can also hear it on Mike Dooley’s Infinite Possibilities CD set, also available on www.goodvibecoach.com.
So here we go. Faking It 101. (I’ll refrain from commenting on the ladies’ advantage here.)
Quick review first: You’ve hatched your secret plan to get the Universe to send you money by manipulating your vibration into one of riches, prosperity and abundance in order to soon experience that richness and abundance in real life manifestation. So far so good.
FAKE THE RICH VIBRATION
How to feel rich, though, when you’re steeped in debt, poverty, or just financial mediocrity? Never fear, friends, it’s easier than you think. Especially when you practice. And practicing this is fun! (Not like piano lessons when you were little.)
Our goal is for you to learn to vibrate rich, wealthy, prosperous – whatever word works for you – before you really are.
Numbered below are various tips to try. Some will work great, some won’t – focus on the ones that do. Create some of your own. And practice them daily at the minimum. You’re shooting for 17 seconds of pure positive thought at the minimum to activate a rich
vibration. And if you do it several times a day, especially every time you catch yourself thinking a “poor” thought – you’ll be light years ahead of the crowd.
1. Remember a time when you were rich (or when you felt rich).
2. Hang out with someone who is rich (and be like her).
3. Read biographies of famous rich people.
4. Keep a “pray rain” journal where you write about it as if it’s already happened.
5. Create a pretend checking account log where you record deposits and itemize how you’re spending your millions (or thousands, if that’s as much as you can believe for now).
6. Hang out where rich people hang out. (Where would you go if you had lotsa moola? Go there now. You don’t have to spend anything. Just soak it up.)
7. Acknowledge and be grateful for the money you do have.
8. Open a real account just for your “found” money.
9. Stop saying things that poor people say, and start saying things that rich people say. Like when you get a bigger than expected bill in the mail, say “Wow! It’s a good thing I’m rich!”
10. Give to the poor – or to someone who has less than you. It’ll make you feel rich.
11. Practice your acceptance speech for the philanthropic award your hometown is giving you for your record-setting donation.
12. Test drive your dream car. Or better yet – rent one for a day!
13. Let a real estate agent show you homes in the ritzy neighborhood for an afternoon.
14. Tip well at restaurants.
15. Let the cabby to keep the change.
16. Research trips abroad on the most expensive tours available. Have a travel agent send you glossy brochures.
17. Talk with a friend who’s in on your gig as if you’re already rolling in it. Discuss your favorite vacation spots, investment brokers, and expensive hobbies.
18. Daydream often about the freedom and security and happiness and pride – or whatever you think being rich will bring you – will feel like.
19. Recognize how you’re already wealthy in every day life.
20. Create a Christmas gift list that a billionaire would make. (For yourself and others.)
21. Practice the interview that Money Magazine, Smart Money and Oprah are dying to get with you.
22. Get your list of approved charities to donate to, because they’ll be calling in no time. Your accountant will need to know who your approved charities are.
23. Better figure out the will while you’re at it. Who’s getting what? I say the chateau in southern France goes to the butler. Albert’s always loved it!
24. Shop without looking at price tags! If they sell it, you can afford it.
25. Buy something that makes you feel like a million bucks. Shades and expensive hand lotion do the trick for me.
Okay, this should be enough to get the juices flowing. Get creative about what works for you. And practice, practice, practice feeling wealthy. Do whatever makes you feel the “rich” vibration in your bones and heart and soul. I don’t care how crazy it sounds or how far from the “truth” you think it is. Know that it is your destiny. And then relax knowing it’s on its way to you. It is.
DON’T BE FOOLED
One last tip for you wealth-seekers and finders-soon-to-be. I’ve worked with enough clients on increasing their net worth that I know what happens next. You’ll get the cash, you’ll feel great for a few fleeting moments, and then an empty feeling returns.
Don’t get me wrong - cash is great, and I enjoy it tremendously myself. But don’t think that’s what you were really after. What you really want are those feelings you thought financial success would give you: security, freedom, recognition, comfort, happiness, love, power, self-worth, etc. Money can’t give you those things, my friend. Only you can. Choose to give yourself those feelings now, and not only will you achieve everything else much more easily, everything else will also be much more satisfying as you achieve it.
Namaste.