MILLIONAIRE SUCCESS HABITS
HELP THOSE WHO ARE WORSE OFF THAN YOU This may seem like the same advice that I offered in the previous habit, but bear with me and you’ll see the difference here. I had a friend of mine introduce me to Joel Osteen a few years ago, and when we met, he invited me to fly to Houston and attend a service. I remember being in awe of the size of the church and how beautiful it was and also how many smiling, happy people were attending. I got to sit next to Joel’s wife and mother and truly enjoyed it all. I must confess it was the first time I had been in a church in quite some time. As I watched Joel share stories, he told one that really aligned with my heart, and it was something I knew to be true. This was a while ago, so I’ll share as closely as I can remember. He said something along these lines: “When you think things are really bad in your life, when you think you don’t have enough money, love, health, or maybe joy, go help somebody who’s much worse off than you are. When you think your relationship is bad, go to a place where battered women need help, and go donate your time or donate money. When you are feeling you deserved that raise and feel slighted, go visit a homeless shelter. Our prob- lems are our own, and they are relevant, and we still feel the pain. But it is impossible to feel sad or depressed and grateful at the same time. Make it a habit to help those worse off than yourself, and even more so when you are feeling down. When you help others who are worse off, your gratitude will rise and push your stress away. It’s a win for everyone.” Helping others isn’t a totally selfless act. As important as it is to lend a hand to those in need for its own sake, realize that you’re going to benefit too. DO YOUR BEST ALWAYS I know so many people who hate what they do for a living; they are dreaming, hoping, and trying as hard as they can to find the career or business they know they will love. But until
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