"Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die" - is a quote from Jamaican reggae musician Peter Tosh (1944 - 1987).

This is an honest statement.

Everybody wants to become a millionaire, but nobody wants to do what it takes to get there.

This is also an honest statement.

When you ask someone if they want to become a millionaire, the answer will inevitably be YES! But are their actions reflecting what they say they want? In most cases, the answer is no.

Have you given much thought to this question? Do you want to be wealthy? And don't confuse wealth with success. These are two different things. Just having money does not make you successful.

But for the sake of this article, I am simply talking about accumulating a certain amount of money for your security and well being.

And if you want to accumulate a certain amount of money, are your actions reflecting that desire?

If you are in business, are you chasing shiny things that don't produce any income or are you picking up the phone, making sales calls, and doing what it takes to grow your business and increase your income?

Even with all the technology we have available to us, there is still no substitute for getting out and meeting people. There is still no substitute for picking up the phone and prospecting or making sales calls.

Don't get me wrong. Social media, a great website, blogging, and all the other high-tech strategies we use are absolutely necessary.

But don't let these things distract you from the other things you need to be doing to increase your income and grow your business. Don't let it replace the proven methods for growing a business ... discipline, perseverance, and hard work.

Let technology be just another tool in your marketing toolbox.

Do you have a clear vision of how much money you want to make and how you will make it happen? If you don't, then take some time to write a vision statement for what you want your life and business to look like. Then map out a plan to get there.

You say you want to become a millionaire, but are you developing millionaire habits? Are you actions reflecting the words you are saying? Be honest.

To Your Success,