Do you like books as much as I do? Do you have…
- Shelves upon shelves of books that make you happy?
- Books that you’ve worn to bits because you refer to them all the time?
- Stacks of books next to your bed, in your office, in the family room?
- Books that you haven’t read yet but you always find the right time to pull them off the shelf and start reading?
The books that I own are on very diverse topics…writing, spirituality, money and prosperity, mysticism, personal development, women’s leadership, shamanism, rituals and celebration, networking, astrology, Feng Shui, health and wellness, crystals, grief, parenting, healthy relationships, racism, healing, coaching, speaking, retreats, brain health, time management and, of course, self-care! You can read more about some of my favorite self-help books that aren’t boring.
But today I want to share with you one of my new favorites. It’s a new book by Rachel Rodgers called We Should All Be Millionaires. I have already underlined it, dog eared it and have several pages of notes tucked in it. I believe it’s one of those books and I will refer to often. Mostly because I feel like she’s talking directly to me. I’ve done well with my business over the years, but I’m not a millionaire, although I have coached several of them over the years. I’ve also never declared it as a goal or a burning desire, but now that I read her book, it’s making me rethink that. She makes a strong case for the benefits of women in society earning millions and how it has the potential to positively impact the world. She’s all about making Million Dollar Decisions (vs. Broke Ass Decisions)!
Here is her opening statement in the introduction:
“I believe every woman should want to be a millionaire. If you agree with me, this book is for you. If you strongly disagree with me, this book is definitely for you. Every woman needs to see at least seven zeroes in her bank account, at the bottom of her own balance sheet, and in her cumulative net worth. Every woman needs to know what it feels like to wield economic power. That’s how we make change. That’s how we serve our children. That’s how we serve the world.”
I don’t know about you, but changing the world, and serving our children and the world sure inspires me!
Rachel is a Black woman, mom, attorney, business coach and self-made millionaire. I have read a lot of books about money over the years, and I’ll be honest, a lot of what she says isn’t new. But the way that she delivers it is different. I’m able to hear her voice in a way that I haven’t been able to hear others’. And while she clearly has written the book for an audience of women, I think there are plenty of men who can benefit from her practical wisdom and straight talking advice as well.
Some of my favorite lessons from her book:
- Write a new money story. In order for us to build wealth, we’ve got to heal our relationship with money. We may have developed beliefs like “You have to work hard for money,” “Money isn’t that important to me,” or “I’m just not good with money” but those don’t have to define you going forward. She offers a great mindset exercise to help you rewire and rewrite your relationship with money. What’s your new story going to be?
- Embrace your million dollar vision. How you feel is what makes you money. Rachel encourages the reader to fully step into the emotions of the day-to-day of what living like a millionaire is like. I often say to my coaching clients “stop focusing on the How, focus on the What…What is it that you desire?” And this is what she’s suggesting. She offers a four step process to fully step into your million dollar vision. 1. Mentally upgrade your everyday life. 2. Run the numbers. 3. Brainstorm moneymakers. 4. Commit to your first upgrade. What does your vision look, smell, sound, and taste like?
- Gather your million dollar peeps. Perhaps because I’m so relationship oriented, this concept speaks the loudest to me. We’ve got to surround ourselves with others who are striving, achieving, helping, and serving others. She has two separate chapters on your Million Dollar Squad and your Million Dollar Team. The Squad are your friends, colleagues, coaches, and mentors. The Team are the people you put in place to work with you as you’re building your business, company, or empire. Both are critical to your success both personally and professionally. Who are you hanging out with these days?
- Establish million dollar systems. With straightforward reminders like “What gets measured gets managed” and “Plan for the financial life you want, not the one you have,” Rodgers really helps you step into the BIG vision of what’s possible, knowing that building a solid foundation with critical systems in place is essential for growth and expansion. She suggests daily and weekly practices (like going to Money Church™) to support your goals. Which systems can you put into place to support your Million Dollar Decisions?
If you’ve read this book, leave a comment and let me know what your gems are. Or if you go ahead and order it, after you’ve read it, send me a note! I’d love to hear your takeaways.
Prosperity Wishes headed your way,
Elizabeth