Dov Baron – Mind Mastery

How can you get in that flow of affluence you so desperately desire?

Something I’d like to make clear is this:

“In life you don’t get what you deserve;

you get what you believe you deserve.”

~Dõv Baron

What that means is the idea or belief you have about your worth will end up determining your bank account.

This is why bad things happen to good people and real “douche bags” seem to have good fortune.

This part may be a bit of a stretch for you, but I promise that I’ll back it all up with science later. For now I would like for you to consider that all the situations and circumstances we find ourselves in come from something I call Unconscious Deserving.

Our Unconscious Deserving is held in place by a set of beliefs that you have accepted without question up until now. This set of beliefs tells us our worth and, as such, what we deserve.

Now before you jump to any conclusions, you should know, for the most part, this is all going on unconsciously and all too often doesn’t make any sense to the conscious mind. Nonetheless, whatever it is that we unconsciously believe we deserve is what is being fed directly out into the quantum field. (We’ll take a good look at this later in the book.)

Now, what’s great is that when you begin questioning even your conscious beliefs, you are inadvertently questioning your level of unconscious deserving. As a result, you begin changing or at least shaking the foundations of what has been your unconscious deserving. By doing that, what starts showing up in your life is very different from what has been your usual fare.

So Where Are We?

As you might have guessed, what all this means is your wealth is based on your self-worth, which is why so few people ever achieve financial independence. They either devalue or just don’t recognize their worth.

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With gratitude,

This article is an except from my upcoming book: Don’t Read This…Unless You Want More Money!” subconscious tactics of the truly affluent. You can find out more about the book here:
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Freedom or Slavery, which would you choose?

You’re probably thinking that I’m an idiot for even asking. Maybe for you the answer, at least superficially, is obvious….Well maybe the answer is not as obvious as you would think.

I would put it to you that in order to be truly happy we must be truly free. However, what is freedom?

Here we are in the twenty first century and it is evident ( at least to me), how many people living in first world, democratic nations are living as slaves.

No, I’m not taking about slavery in the way we envision it in the seventeen and eighteen hundreds. Nor am I addressing a conspiracy theories of dark overlords pulling political strings and subversively running a big-brother system. It would be easy to see it that way because a person could say it’s something they have no control over.

What I’m talking about is far more consensual and submissive…

Slavery is not necessarily got anything to do with chains around the ankles. Slavery is mostly about the chains of the mind.

It’s easy to assume that no one wants to be a slave. But is that really true?

When you think about it; many would say that there certain advantages to being a slave.

As a Slave:

• You are ruled by some version of “fear of loss”, so you never let yourself have anything you could lose

• As a slave: You don’t have to concern yourself with what to do, because as a slave you know that is someone else’s job, and not yours.

• Therefore you do only what is required of by your master.

• As a slave: You don’t have to push yourself to succeed because you already know there’s no place to go

• As a result; your basic survival needs are taken care of.

• As a slave: You don’t have to let down your guard and trust others because slaves live in “fear of loss”

• As a slave: You get to blame others for your problems

• As a slave: You get to whine about your situation while while claiming that you are impotent to change it.

• As a slave: You get to hold resentment, which supports you not trusting

• As a slave: You get to stay in victim mode, which justifies you not having or following your dreams.

As you can see: Slavery has its own set of advantages.

Like I said to be truly happy we need to be free. However, being free requires a considerable amount of mental, emotional, and even spiritually work and responsibility.

To become free we must dig a tunnel under the foundations of our own beliefs.

This takes a lot more consistent effort than staying in a comfortable mental jail, especially if there’s a nice car in the drive way.

Let me show you what I mean: Did you ever see the movie, “The Shawshank Redemption“? In the movie there is an old guy who has been running the library in the prison for many years. This guy has been in jail almost all his life. While he is inside, he and his fellow prisoner speak often and fondly about the day when they will be on the other side of those gates, the day when they will be free.

The years go by and finally the day comes and the old guy is released.  He steps onto the other side of the gate, he smells the fresh air. He gets a little job in a grocery store and he even has his own little apartment.  He’s finally free, he can eat meals of his own choosing, whenever he decides he wants to eat them. He can turn the lights on and off whenever he decides. He can walk outside anytime he wants to.  He is free!  Just  a few weeks go by and the news finds its way back to the prison; the old guy has hung himself, he couldn’t handle it out there!

Freedom is a foreign land to anyone who has always lived in slavery….  Therefore, a slave has to be prepared to learn how to live in freedom.

As a kid one of the first movies I saw in a cinema was with Charlton Heston as Moses in “The Ten Commandments.” In later life as I studied the bible I became particularly fascinated with the piece of that story that said: After Moses takes the Israelite’s out of Egypt they spent forty years wandering in the desert. I don’t think that they were wondering around for all those years because they had a lousy sense of direction, so there must have been a more important reason.

What’s fascinating is that during that time they constantly complaining and saying how they miss the food and other things they had while they were slaves in Egypt. They begged Moses to take care of them, and they even had several rebellions against him.

Let’s remember Moses is the fella who has climbed a mountain and been chatting with “The Big Guy”.  On many occasions he’s put his own life on the line in order to get these people out of slavery and now all they are doing is moaning, complaining and missing slavery.

It seems to me that they had to wonder the desert for forty years so that all the people who had only know slavery could die out and with it their slave mentality. That way those who would enter “the promised land” would never have lived in slavery and could actually appreciate their freedom.

Even today in a “first world”, “democratically free” country so many live as slaves.

The slaves of today are dress considerably better. Some of them even drive fancy cars and live in big houses… Yet so few people are really free!

When I look around I see people imprisoned in their jobs, their mortgages, their relationships and false obligations.

As I speak about in my upcoming book; “Don’t Read This…Unless You Want More Money” (Release date May 4th 2010) Freedom is possibly the most driving of all human desires.  Just stop for a moment and consider this because in one form or another I think you’ll agree; we are all in our own way, looking for higher and higher levels of freedom. That’s a good thing because it is our nature to be free.

There again, I ask you: What is freedom? And how would you know if you actually got it?

“That’s easy,” you say. “More money!” But is that it? Is more money really what freedom is? I doubt it.

Over the years, I have met and worked with people from all kinds of financial backgrounds. Some of the individuals who have hired me to take them from success to fulfillment and on to creating a legacy have more spending money a month than the average person has to keep a small family going for a year.

In my travels, I’ve met people who are so financially poor that the poverty line would be a giant step up on the income ladder. In both extremes, I have met people who were free and those who were far from free.

Money, I find, is rarely a guaranteed path to freedom.

I want to challenge you to look at how you would know if you were free, and how you may be in some form of servitude.

“Money will not solve all your problems, make you more spiritual or bring you eternal happiness, but there again, neither will financial struggle.” ~Dov Baron…

I look forward to hearing your comments and feedback.

With gratitude,

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Maybe you’ve had one of those nights…
You woke up around 3 a.m. heart beating a little too fast, jolted out of sleep, before you even have time to breath, your mind kicks into high gear and begins your nightly worry-a-thon.
Upsetting, stomach churning questions began to flood your mind. How will you pay your mortgage this month? How will you pay your credit card bills? You were late on the car payment last month. Wait, you did remember to pay it, didn’t you? Holly crap, how many late notices are in that drawer?

The recession has had so many people in a sweat on a daily basis. With layoffs and jobs being downsized, it’s only natural to feel the stress of these very uncertain times.
Now, I want to say something that will sound a bit radical, but if you’ve been following my work for a while you’ve probably come to expect that. So here goes: In many ways, what’s happening now with the economy is a very good thing.

“Wait a second, Dõv!” you might want to scream at me.

“These times certainly don’t feel very good. In fact, it feels downright crappy. My job is being threatened, and I’m in danger of losing my home. What’s good about it?”

I repeat:

These times ARE  a very good thing.

Stay with me, it will make sense in a moment.  In fact, I wrote a new book about dealing with money, the recession and becoming wealthy that’s due out in May, 2010 called:
Don’t Read This…Unless You Want More Money.

Sorry, but it’s at the publisher’s right now, or I’d send you a copy — asap.  Until then, I’ll take this blog space each week to give you some of the highlights of one of the most important books I’ve ever written because it will change your life and the circumstances for your family.

Now, let’s get back to all your worries – or should I say the collective worries – about cash these days.

Stop for a second and realize that this change in our economy is not fatal, and you do not have to become a slave of the economy.

Yes, many jobs have disappeared and no one can deny that fact. However, in their despair, many people have forgotten to notice that many new jobs are arriving.

In fact, 20 percent of the jobs that are here today didn’t exist six years ago.

Jobs constantly disappear while new ones are created on a daily basis. That’s a fact of our modern economies.
Worry comes from uncertainty… Therefore, one of the best ways to stop worrying about money and jobs is to replace your fear with concrete facts and knowledge. Yes, you might have been in a job that was the equivalent of a sinking ship, but remember that the new jobs are coming quickly.

Think of it as if you’re really on that ship that’s taking in water. You know your ship is going to sink in two hours. Isn’t it less painful when you also are informed (and see with your own eyes) that beautiful rescue ship that arrives in half an hour? Why, you didn’t get much more than your toes wet on that one!

The economy is changing and so is everything else. We also have to change, including the way we think about how life is supposed to be. Many toil away at what I call “slavery jobs” that they hate and that pay very little. Often times bosses aren’t mentors, but tormenters. The treatment is terrible and the end result is devastating to yourself-worth. Yet, so many people go to these jobs year after year because they think, “It has to be this way because I have to pay for my condo and my car. The kids need new shoes. Hell, the kids always need something.”
Look, I know it sounds radical but:

If that’s the way you’re thinking, you should know…

That’s slave thinking!

If you’re thinking like that then you are a slave to this life you’ve created. And your real fear is you must stay in your horrible situation because the next one might be worse.

What if you stopped for a moment and refocuse your way of thinking?

How about trying on a mentality of freedom?

One where you have several rays of hope that laser through the darkness and open several new life possibilities. Isn’t that worth taking a chance on…especially these days when change is often thrust upon us anyway?

As for all the economic upheaval around us, it actually makes me smile and remember a favorite quote:

A man falls to his knees because the foundation of his reality has been shaken. While down there he decides to pray to God – only to discover that God is doing the shaking.

The bottom line is simple. Everything in the universe is evolving and expanding and you are part of this universe, which means you must expand and grow. It has always been this way – always will that way.  Of course, you will probably resist any change including losing that job you hate. The ego-mind wants to keep things the same because then you will feel safe. However, too much safety numbs your life and is, again, slavery. It sucks the marrow from the soul of your being.

Okay, so now that you have this inkling that you must embrace change, I want to give you a few tips that will get you back to sleep at night. This is exactly how I want you to stop worrying about money right now:

• Change your focus. I’m not going to say, “Stop worrying.” That never helps because you’re going to have these anxious feelings. What you can choose to do is change your focus and ask yourself one question:

“What are you able to do today that seemed impossible five or ten years ago.”

Actually, take out a sheet of paper or write the answer in your journal. When you’re done realize that what is possible tomorrow seems impossible today. For example, ten years ago, I wanted to reach people all over the globe. It was impossible, unless I got on ten trillion planes. Now, it’s very possible to do this on a daily basis via the Internet.

• Ask yourself this question: “What skill do I possess or value that has gone unrecognized?”  In my upcoming book, I talk about “genius blind spots.” This is the part of you where real genius lurks, but either you ignore it, don’t recognize it, or take it for granted. This exact skill can result in amazing new cash flow. Don’t take your brilliance for granted. I’ll give you more details in upcoming blogs and of course in my new book.

• Another way to stop worrying about money is by asking: “How you can be of service?” You’re not doing this for the money, but for the sheer joy of giving. By the way, giving is a natural way to stop worrying and shift your focus.

Here’s a great example:

Let’s say you’re fretting about paying the mortgage while sitting on your front porch. You’re deep in worry land when you see an old lady walk into the street. Tires screech and…oh my God…she has been hit by a car! You rush to her side, call for emergency services and comfort her until the pros arrive. Quick question: During that time, how much of your energy did you devote to your own personal problems like your impending electric bill?  I’m guessing zero.

Service to others is the best way to re-direct.
Those are only a few ways to get you back on track. In upcoming blogs, I’ll discuss how making what seems like a completely insane life change often pays off in the biggest way possible. How do I know? I did it myself.

I look forward to your feedback and comments.

With gratitude,

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I would like to share a story of how Gratitude and Guidance play into our lives…

It was almost a decade ago but I can still remember it because it was a wake-up call for me.

On that particular day, my beloved wife was feeling a bit down and out of sorts. So while I was out at the store I saw the November copy of Oprah Magazine and I bought it for her thinking it might cheer her up a bit…

Little did I know, as usual something way smarter than me was guiding my actions.

For three days in a row, I too had been facing massive challenges. These challenges came in a wide variety, ranging from character attacks, professional attacks, to a personal journey back to my emotional childhood in which I questioned the very value of the love I offer. To say the least, it was a tough week! At one point I was in deep pain and although I knew it was emotional, my physical heart hurt. I gave my wife the magazine and went about my day.

A little later that morning, I entered my office and saw that my beloved wife had taken a page out of the Oprah Magazine I had bought her and clipped it up on my computer. I would like to share with you what it said about gratitude.

“Gratitude comes easily when our lives are in order-when the bills are paid, the children are behaving, our health is good. But our challenges are what bring the chance for transformation. And it is for our deepest pain that we can be most grateful, because we know our hardship will deliver a lesson that refines our character. As you practice gratitude this month, give thanks not only for what you have but also for what you have escaped. When difficulties arise, ask yourself, “What is the lesson for me in this?” And when you can give thanks in the midst of your trial, know that are becoming your finest.”

~OPRAH MAGAZINE, NOVEMBER 2000

As I sat at my desk, tears of gratitude poured down my face. I became instantly aware of all the things in my life that I had to be grateful for including the amazing woman I am blessed to call my wife.

On the surface, it’s easy for people to judge me as a tough guy. I lost my boyish looks during a rock-climbing incident in 1990 and my muscular body is evidence of my sport of bodybuilding. However, below the obvious, I am a deep thinker, a spiritually centered being, someone who likes a good laugh and despite the exterior, I am a big softy.

It is in these moments of awakening to everything I have to be grateful for that I know my reason and purpose in life.

This article is an except from my upcoming book “Don’t Read This…Unless You Want More Money” due for release in early May 2010.

I look forward to your feedback and comments.

With gratitude,

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