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Develop Your Mindset for WealthInspiring Courage and Confidence for Prosperity and Success

Chris Cooper www.bemoreachievemore.com Dec 2009

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Develop Your Mindset for Wealth

Who should read this document?

If you are wishing to develop greater personal wealth (and add more value to others

in the process) while developing a balanced fulfilled life, then this is for you. If you are

looking for the keys to help you, then there are significant principles you may well find

very helpful.

Even though our lives can be very busy, it is very helpful to stop, think and course

correct. Otherwise we can drift aimlessly. Rather than make the most of ourselves.

My intention is to share some of my thoughts in conjunction with one of the most

influential personal development books ever written. In this document, I am referring

to ‘The Science of Getting Rich’ by Wallace D. Wattles, with the aim of bringing

greater modern day clarity to it.

There is a more detailed and experiential downloadable wealth programme that will

be available for purchase at www.bemoreachievemore.com in early 2010. This will be

an ideal companion to studying and reflecting upon the book, whether within a tele-

seminar group or individually. The book provides a vehicle to discuss some of the

most important themes of wealth creation and personal development.

In this version, I include some of the introductory chapters of this programme

ie background to the book, some considerations if you decide to read it and

10 high value mindset principles. If you successfully implement the latter you

will be well on your way to achieving greater prosperity and success.

Background to ‘The Science of Getting Rich’ and why study it?

Wallace D. Wattles was born in the United States in the mid 1800’s. In 1896 in

Chicago, he stumbled upon a ‘Secret’. Who gave him it we are not sure. By 1910,

application of this secret had transformed the performance of a failed businessman

into a wealthy entrepreneur and Wallace decided to share these principles in ‘The

Science of Getting Rich’. He also wrote ‘The Science of Being Great’ and ‘The

Science of Being Well’. Only a year after writing the latter, he wasn’t so well and died!

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Many people have taken these principles and put them to great use. I was introduced

to the book by a personal mentor of mine, Helen Urwin back in 2005. Helen had

studied the principles with Bob Proctor, who puts much of his success down to the

application of this book and ‘Think and Grow Rich’ by Napolean Hill. Both books have

become part of a core that I enjoy studying on an ongoing basis.

So why do I love these books? At the age of 30, I wrote down what my life would be

like when I was 40. At the time this vision seemed impossible. I imagined a wonderful

wife, family, 5 bedroom home in the country and great abundance. Living on my own,

feeling broke with the mortgage from a small flat in London, nothing seemed further

from reality. Ten years later at my 40th birthday party, I stood outside the very home I

had visualised with my wife and son and I shared how my thoughts had come true.

Now in December 2009, the next part of the equation is about to arrive. Another baby

is due in early January! If I hadn’t read these books and continuously visualised a

second child, I may have given up hope. However, despite some difficulties and

losses, we never lost our faith.

‘The Science of Getting Rich’ amongst other studies helped me understand how it

was that I had achieved what I had achieved. It has become one of several books that

I keep close to me at all times. Each time I study it, I learn more. It is from running 33

tele-seminars in 2009 that I am writing these notes.

Owning a business that develops people www.cc1consulting.com, I decided in 2008

to begin running some tele-seminars on ‘The Science of Getting Rich’ . To share it

with colleagues and friends who might benefit. The success some people achieved

from these calls has at times, been astounding. From this beginning and being part of

Mastermind programmes, my own personal development brand

www.bemoreachievemore.com emerged.

I am now literally living my dream as I have made the transition from big corporate

roles to fulfilling my passion for helping others realise their potential. To some, this

may seem ‘soft’ compared to the millions of pounds of money I stripped out of

businesses. The reality though is that this is the most rewarding and added value

work I have ever done.

The notes below are some of my key learnings and tips inspired by ‘The Science of

Getting Rich’. There are a lot more! They are ideal if you are interested in developing

yourself by using the the book as a study vehicle with me or just deepening your

understanding of it yourself. You might also decide to share this information with

others. That is fine. Please share the gift!



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A few considerations if you want to read ‘The Science of Getting Rich’

I want to say a few things about the book first:

1. It is focused on getting rich. However, the principles are equally applicable to

other aspects of your life. When it was written in 1910 in the USA, wealth was at the

forefront of many minds. Times were tough. So I guess this was a clever marketing

title. I say this as a few people have been put off reading it because the title sits

uncomfortably with their beliefs. If it does, ask yourself why? Then my

recommendation is read it anyway. The book is rich in content whether financial

wealth is important to you or not.

2. If you are finding the present recession tough, it is a good time to study. At

present, there is so much happening in the world. It is important to keep things in

perspective and keep on learning. It is through continuous learning that we raise our

awareness to play a bigger game. As I say in my own Wealth programme, ‘The

Wealth Keys Retreat’, more millionaires tend to be made in a recessionary period

than in boom times. When everyone else is struggling, if you have cash, the bargain

of the century will open up to you when things hit rock bottom.

3. Invest in YOU. I am a strong advocate of this, having invested a significant sum in

my own development. Coming from a free school system, many of us do not put a

value on our own education, when in reality, we are the most important asset. Instead,

we invest in assets that depreciate such as cars. Be wise where you put your money.

However, don’t be afraid to invest wisely in your own education. If you do not have the

funds, research the best books to read and start a daily discipline of exercising your

mind with positive material.

4. There are some concepts in this book that may seem very strange. Be open

minded. Wallace is also passionate to the point of being very blunt. For example, he

talks about making this the only book you study. It is his opinion. Take what is useful

to you and if something does not sit with you, again, ask yourself why? In my view,

there are a number of other works well worth studying. Also, the way it is written

means it can be better to study as a group.

5. I find this book has given me a greater appreciation of the strengths,

weaknesses and opportunities for business. As a business consultant, these

distinctions are very powerful and can give a different perspective on things. They do,

of course, need to be shared in a very grounded commercial way. One of my clients

discussed these principles with a potential employer. The interviewer was so








impressed that he took the job description off the table and said ‘can we discuss a

bigger role instead’? He was delighted to land the larger job.

6. Be aware that words such as ‘God’, ‘the universe’, ‘a thinking stuff’ will get

mentioned. For some, including myself, not brought up with religion or spiritualthings, this may seem strange and uncomfortable. For others, it may challenge your

pre-existing thinking. Although everyone I have worked with who has strong beliefs

has been able to get their head around the content. To me, it opened up a new

perspective and helped me think about things in a different way, which I am really

grateful for!

7. This book was the source inspiration for the very successful movie ‘The

Secret’.The story of how Rhonda Byrne read this book and then turned it into the

movie is very powerful. Three of the people in the latest movie ‘Beyond the Secret’ I

have had the pleasure of talking too personally. I find this quite remarkable and a

demonstration of what is termed ‘the Law of Attraction’ in action. Here I am with Bob

Proctor. I see Bob as the elder statement of the personal development industry and a

truly inspirational person. I imagined myself meeting him and I did.

Gaining inspiration and knowledge from people who have achieved is so valuable.You can download from www.bemoreachievemore.com for free, interviews I did with

Milos Stankovich MBE and Mette Bloch. Milos was a Bosnian war hero and

interpreter to General Rose. He then became the first person in the UK to be arrested

for treason since the second world war. It took him 10 years to clear his name. Talk

about a roller coaster. Mette Bloch is a twice world champion rower, celebrity and

motivational speaker from Denmark.










For 2010, telephone interviews with a movie star and also world record holding

Transatlantic rower have been arranged. You could be in the audience putting a

question to them if you also imagine yourself there and take action!

8. To really embed some of the principles of this book, studying it with others is

very helpful (The Power of the Mastermind). You gain very different perspectives

and new learning. This is why I chose to run a ‘Science of Getting Rich Tele-seminar’

and also ‘Think and Grow Rich’. Each time I run such programmes, I also gain a

deeper insight. Of course, though, the books are just a vehicle for lots of added value

conversation. If you want to join a programme, then let me know. If not, then feel free

to use this material for your own personal study or share with others with my

compliments!

Napoleon Hill in his book ‘Think and Grow Rich’, talks about the ‘Power of the

Mastermind’ and how the greatest achievers ‘Mastermind’ with others to accelerate

progress on the journey. I get many comments from people about how studying such

materials in a group adds so much more inspiration, insight and value.

9. These are only 10 Key Tips picked up through many hours studying the

book. With of course my own interpretations. You will find other things that really

resonate with you. The book, although short, is very rich with content. In the fuller

version, I will provide a chapter by chapter summary, some actions and also some

links to video commentary to help explain it.

In addition, you will gain my broader perspectives from my experience of studying

with a number of the worlds’ top personal development and business experts.








TEN HIGH VALUE MINDSET PRINCIPLES

1. ‘What you ‘THINK’ and how you ‘FEEL’ determines your ‘ACTIONS’

which determine your ‘RESULTS’.

The book suggests you must take action in a certain way. If you do, you will become

wealthy and achieve the results you want to achieve. It all starts with thought.

We are all thought controlled beings and we have the power to develop the discipline

to control our thinking. To become a true master in life, you must first learn to control

yourself. It is tough because we usually spend so many years not fully in control. If

you don’t control your thinking, your life can be like a ball continually bouncing around

in a pin ball machine from one thing to another without a clear direction.

In the follow up to this document, and within Be More.Achieve More. newsletters and

blogs, I will keep giving you ideas and tips to do this. Having spent a number of years

researching everything I can to help make this process easier, I can help you shortcut

the process.

2. You must take responsibility for what you want. Do not let your

direction in life be governed by others, by the government, economy,

newspapers, the TV, your boss. Or as my wife pointed out while proof

reading this for me ‘a 3.5 year old in a demanding mood’!

Much of the coaching work I do is about shifting people from being at effect with the

world into one where they set their own agenda. You must learn to control your own

thoughts and decide upon your own outcomes (your vision). Rather than always

getting enrolled into other peoples ideas. If people complain and see the world is

going backwards, smile and ignore them. By getting into action and achieving your

results, you become an example that demonstrates otherwise.


Action 1: To increase your wealth, it will first help to commit to yourself to doeverything you can to take control and direct your thoughts towards what you

want. Keep them away from any thought of lack. If you find yourself talking

negatively, then stop yourself and tell the story in a more positive way.









3. Success in life is becoming WHAT YOU WANT TO BE.

Yes YOU! It is not about how much money you’re earning right now. Although moneycan be an indicator of how much value you are adding to others. It is about becoming

the person that you dream to be! That is true wealth. How many people do you know

who live with regrets of what could have been? However, their time is running out!

How many people are really financially rich but still miserable. Become what you want

to be and if you do become rich, grow yourself in such a way that you can really make

the most of it.

A friend of mine John E. Regan, amongst his many talents is a very successful movie,

TV and theatre actor. In his book ‘Yes You Can‘ he says ‘You want to be a star in your own movie? Then set your own goals’.

Make sure that in becoming what you want to be, that you are MAKING THE MOST

OF YOURSELF. Your time is ticking away. Make the most of everyday. The time to act

is now!


Action 3: Discover your PURPOSE. This is something that everyone who attends

the ‘Wealth Keys Retreat’ comes away with. I give a personal guarantee that if

they do not, I will work with them per sonally until they do. This is something you

cannot easily achieve on your own.

Action 2 : Formulate what it is you want, ie your vision. Don’t expect it to be

easy. However, notice what motivates you, inspirational ideas, what you are

doing when you are at your happiest etc for clues. Make sure you write them

down. Although vision must come from you, inspiration and support from a

Mastermind group has been critical in the formulation of my vision. Working with

like minded souls is very valuable.











4. GIVE AND YOU WILL RECEIVE.

One of the greatest pleasures in life is giving generously. No one appreciates the

person who does not reciprocate or hoards their money. There is a universal lawcalled ‘The law of Reciprocity’ that if you give to others, you will be rewarded in return.

Robert Cialdini in his famous book ‘The Psychology of Influence and Persuasion’

referred to this as one of the key factors of influence. Do not always expect it to come

in the form of money or from the person you give it too though!

I love the programme ‘The Secret Millionaire’ which we have in the UK. Here a very

wealthy entrepreneur goes under cover meeting local people in an underprivileged

area of the country. They then get to know people, establish the most worthy cases

and surprise them by giving them a cheque to help them. The summary from the

people who have been in the programme is that they have never felt better about

themselves.

5. Your CURRENT RESULTS are based on your CURRENT BELIEFS.

To be more successful, you must develop the beliefs of a more successful person.

Those people who succeed are prepared to challenge their own programming and

prepared to make changes. If they don’t, they get stuck in a rut and usually can’t see

the wood from the trees.


Action 4: Make giving generously a principle both in your business and personal

life. Clearly do not go beyond your means. However, if you are generous to

others, people on the whole will be generous to you. Look for ways to give

added value to your clients.

Action 5: Your current beliefs towards money will be a key factor in achieving

financial wealth. We are brought up with many beliefs about money. Some bad.

For example, in fairy stories and movies, the bad person is often the wealthy

one. Religions often see money as bad. The reality though, is it is ‘who you

are’ and not ‘what you have’ that is key. A great person with money has the

means to add great benefit to others. Start to notice any negative self talk

about money and re-frame it in a more positive light. You may need to shift

your beliefs about money if you are to hold it in your hand.











6. Accept the view that YOU CAN HAVE WHAT YOU WANT if you put your

mind to it!

Most people focus all their energy on the view that there is a limited supply. To break

away from this, we must think of what we want to think of, regardless of appearance

and also what others in disagreement may say.

‘To think truth regardless of appearances is laborious, and requires the expenditure of

more power than any other workman is called to perform’. Wallace D. Wattles

Wallace also says that most people build castles in their mind but never realise that

they could actually have what they want in their hands. It is hard to appreciate that we

could have exactly what we want. It might not arrive exactly when you want it but if

you act upon what you want, Wallace is saying that there is a universal intelligence

that is working to bring it to you.

Being completely open with you, I have been a very commercial business person and

having not been exposed to spiritual thinking, this has taken me a while to accept.

However, so many serendipitous situations have occurred over the last few years that

my conclusion is that there is more to life than I realised.

Take the pictures on the front page of this document. I heard about this great artist

called Louis Parsons. So I took a look at some of his pictures and loved them. We

then coincidentally met, became friends and I am now the owner of the pictures I fell

for. To me, they tell the story of how we can grow to achieve more. Louis recently ran

a creative workshop as part of my ‘Wealth Keys Retreat’ where people put their

visions of themselves onto canvas! So successful he is now coming next event as

well.


Action 6: Follow your gut instinct on whether your vision is going to happen. If

your instinct says ‘yes’ then see it through. When I think of this, I can’t help

thinking of the TV show ‘The X Factor’ and also the story of how JK Rowling

created Harry Potter. Make sure that you do have some affinity for what you

want ie if you really can’t sing, choose something else. However, if you can,

remember JK Rowling creating Harry Potter in a bedsit and her remarkable

achievements.









7. Every living thing must seek for the enlargement of its life.

Every fact we learn leads to the learning of another fact. Every talent we cultivate

brings to us the learning of another fact; knowledge is continually increasing. We are

subject to the urge of life. We must, therefore ‘Be More to Achieve More’. It is nice to

know that after much consideration my brand name works!

Is it not true that we are continuously evolving? I remember starting work at Mars

Confectionery in the early 90‘s and not even having a computer. Today I am typing

this on a beautiful Apple Mac which also holds a large % of my record collection. It

also synchs with my ipod Touch. Sorry I am not intending to promote Apple but I just

love the technology. How much has changed in a short period of time. Whenever we

innovate, we are contributing to the enlargement of life.

8. Make sure you have fun!

Creating wealth can seem very serious I know. It does not need too. We have theright to have a good time. I think the following is worth remembering.

‘You do not get rich solely to enjoy mental pleasures. If you live for intellect alone, you

will only have a partial life. The joys of the soul are a part of life. Get rich to eat, drink

and be merry when it is this time to do these things, in order that you may surround

yourself with beautiful things, see distant lands, feed your mind, and develop your

intellect; in order that you may love people and do kind things, and be able to play a

good part in helping the world to find truth’. Wallace D. Wattles


Action 7: You must develop yourself to provide a product or service that

enlarges life. If you are going to create something, make it better than that

which has gone before.

Action 8: Make sure you enjoy what you are doing. Have fun with it. Don’t take it

all too seriously. Lighten up. You should have fun at work too. People almost

always prefer to be around others that make them feel better! If you are unhappy,

is there something you would enjoy even more than you are presently doing? If

you feel like an extra in the comedy ‘The Office’ use your present position to

help you towards what you would prefer to be doing. Make sure it is worthy of

your time though. We are at our most fulfilled when we are enjoying adding

value.











9. You must ‘CREATE’ not ‘COMPETE’

You do not have to take anything away from someone else. Were the Apple IPOD or

Nintendo Wii products derived from creation or competition? Become a ‘creator’ not a

‘competitor’. You can get what you want but in such a way that every person has

more than he has right now. The Apple IPOD created a completely new market

segment.

So you, might say, well lots of people have become very wealthy through being

competitive. Wallace gives the warning that their day is nearly over.

‘They have never really been rich, a record of the private lives of most of this class

will show that they have really been the most abject and wretched of the poor’

‘Every man who becomes rich by competition throws down behind him the ladder by

which he rises, and keeps others down; but every man who gets rich by creation

opens a way for thousands to follow him, and inspires them to do so’.

I know where I sit? Where do you?

10. You cannot not rely on thought alone . You must ACT.

A key learning I have had, is that rather than just thinking about what you want and

planning everything very thoroughly, you must get into action. Those people who are

very successful are generally able to get into action quickly and in a very calm way.

The challenge when you get into action, though, is you are going to have to learn

on the job. Not every circumstance can be covered. You may also have to make

several adjustments to the tiller to get to where you want to go.

I have found that the more I have got into action, the faster I have moved towards my

vision. Also, that on the way, the chance of having a painful lesson increases.


Action 9: I really like this. In business, I have been in many competitive situations

for jobs, sales awards etc. However, when I look at the success achieved it was

through creativity. I remember winning a major sales award. My sales levels got

me into the final group. However, it was the free TV advertising, celebrity product

endorsement, promotional ideas implemented that won me an all expenses trip to

the World Cup! Where can you bring creativity into your work?









However, I view the lessons as better to have now than when the scale of my

businesses are much larger.

At an extreme, I have met many very successful and wealthy people who have been

bankrupt at some point pursuing their dreams. However, they took the learning, got

back on their feet and recovered quickly. Learn from the experience, adjust and thenmake it happen!

SUMMARY

Above are 10 key focus areas that can really help you move forward. If you want to

generate great wealth, then the best way is to study others who have done it. This

does mean that significant effort is required. If you want to be extraordinary you will

need to be extraordinary in the way you develop yourself to achieve more. If you want

to also lead a balanced, fulfilled low stress life, where you add lots of value to others

beyond your physical presence, again growth is required. You have the potential to doit and if I can help in that journey, then I will be following in my purpose. So just ask.

How do I join a tele-seminar, workshop or Mastermind?

To find out more about joining a ‘Be More. Achieve More’ Tele-seminar, Wealth

Retreat or Mastermind visit: email [email protected] or visit

www.bemoreachievemore.com.

To buy the book, see ‘Book Reviews’ in ‘Shop’ on: www.bemoreachievemore.com.

On the site you will find lots of testimonials from happy clients and will gain the

opportunity to become part of a growing community of successful business people

and entrepreneurs.


Action 10. Once you have a plan. Get into action because it is only through action

that you can can move towards your vision. See action as the route to receive

what you want.













Some of the feedback from Be More. Achieve More. Tele-seminars and

Wealth Retreat.

Tele-seminars:

"I found the ‘Be More Achieve More’ sessions inspirational, informative and invaluable. Aweekly session with a rounded group of high achievers is a good source of support and helps

to promote ongoing improvement. Chris's facilitation is excellent with a good mix of

knowledge, experience and humour. I highly recommend ‘Be More Achieve More’ to anyone

looking to develop themselves or their business".

Pete Ashley, Managing Director, Mamba Business Developments Ltd

"I found the Science of Getting Rich process very thought provoking. The calls are a great

opportunity to share ideas and it is fascinating to hear how others interpret the messages in

the book. I feel that I am now equipped to shape my vision as the programme encouraged me

to adopt the right mindset- and I have already had some personal success by adopting the

principles."

Erika Hardy, Marketing Manager, Everards Brewing Ltd

"Thank you for inviting me to the SGR calls. I really enjoyed them and learned a lot of valuable

lessons. It made me take some steps that I would not otherwise have dared to take and the

payoff has been great. So thank you for taking the time and for sharing your learnings with

us."

Bonnie Rasmussen, Managing Director, BlueStone Coaching.

The Wealth Keys Retreat:

'This event was inspirational, challenging, motivating and empowering. These four days were

the best I have ever spent on my personal development. Thanks Chris' Richard Pitt -Former Insurance Sector Managing Director. Now Senior Consultant at NIG

'A profound journey through the concepts and practical steps to achieving so much in life. This

workshop delivers a provocative experience about creating the life and riches you desire.'

Steve Robinson, Managing Director Si Training & Consulting - www.sitac.co.uk.Former Director of Fitness First and Specsavers

'Inspirational, enjoyable. Fantastic to review direction and next action.'

Alison Mckinna - Former Managing Director Crawford

' An energising breakthrough experience. Motivational and inspirational

Annie Bennett, Director Tandem Coaching www.tandem-coaching.co.uk

'The Retreat was a really rewarding experience that has both inspired and helped me

understand how I can go and achieve everything I want from life. A totally unique learning

experience and a wonderful opportunity to spend time with some creative individuals'.

Andy Jones, Area Business Manager NIG Insurance

'The Wealth Keys Retreat is actually about your life. While focusing on wealth you also gain

the tools to transform it'

Sonja Hansen IT Consultant - Denmark


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Material References:

The Science of Getting Rich - Wallace d. Wattles

Paintings on Front Cover (The Human Story) - Louis Parsons www.artwithsoul.co.uk

Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill

The Psychology of Influence and Persuasion - Robert Cialdini

Yes You Can! How to be, do and have anything you want - John ReganHelen Urwin and Bob Proctor for their inspiration

Who is Chris Cooper?

Chris is the founder of www.bemoreachievemore.com and www.cc1consulting.com

He is a business owner, trainer, consultant, speaker, coach, mentor, interviewer and

writer. In his corporate work, Chris has worked with some of the worlds’ largest globalbrands, across multiple business functions to board level. He is qualified in many

behavioural sciences and describes himself as a personal development addict. His

passion in life is helping others to realise their true potential. He lives in Leicestershire

in the United Kingdom with his wife, son (second on the way) and labradoodle,

Barney.










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