I have a saying that I tell all of my clients, friends, and family and that saying is “Money is an idea, if you are lacking money, then you are most likely lacking an idea.” After that statement I ask them “what are you thinking?” The reason I ask that particular question following the “money is an idea” statement is because at that moment that person is thinking about a particular opportunity or opportunities that they have passed on. You don’t have to look back at passed opportunities anymore. My goal is to help you figure out your idea (vision) of what your dream life looks like. So you don’t have to think about your life, because you will be pursuing your idea (vision) in life.

I’m a firm believer that money grows on trees, but you have to take actions and plant the seed. If you want to reap the fruits from your labor you have to put in the hard work. Everyone wants to be fruitful and multiply without the labor that comes with the territory. You can be successful, you can be financially free, you can write that book, you can start a business with no money, but you will have to plant that seed in the ground. Then, once you allow someone to water it and shine light on it that beautiful flower will blossom. At that moment your vision has come to pass. You are now living your dream lifestyle without a worry in the world. Most of us give up early too allow that seed process to form. The idea of wealth will not happen overnight, it’s a sometimes takes years and for most it will takes generations. Give yourself time and you will blossom into a beautiful flower.

What are you thinking? Are you thinking about retirement, college funding for your children, or maybe you are thinking about saving for a vacation or to pay off your debt. Whatever you are thinking I’m sure it has to do with money. The reality is that majority of American are living longer, outliving the governments life expectancy. That means we are in a situation where we need to have the idea (vision) of money on our minds at all times. There is no time for fear, you have to be focus on your idea and keep pushing forward to reaching that goal of financial security.

Did you know that 61% of people fear that they will outlive their money and only 39% of people fear death? That statistic puts fear in my heart every time I read it. For you to prosper financially you have to have an idea (vision) of where you want to be financially in the future and consistently be thinking about your journey to reach your financial destination. You should also put your fears behind you because they will only hold you back from reaching your idea (vision) in life.

A great way to keep your mind thinking of your idea (vision) is to expect greatness in your life. Start by raising your expectation level in life. See yourself living the lifestyle of your dreams and see that idea (vision) coming to pass. Once you have a vision your goal should be to speak your vision and work your vision. A vision allows you to visit your future so that you are motivated to leave your present. You must realize that every problem has a solution and if you are motivated to leave your present that problem in your life will disappear out of your life. Your time is now. If you want it bad enough, you will find a way to reach your fullest potential in life. It starts with your mind-set, if you have a vision of being financially secure, then you will most likely reach for things that will bring you financial security. You just have to work that vision until you are success at it and it producing a lifestyle that you desire. Feeding your mind with healthy thoughts, because whatever you believe to be true about money becomes true to you.

Mark A. Wingo - Financial Expert | Author | Speaker | Entrepreneur