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The self-made Super Rich\u2014those people with a net worth of $500 million or more that they have earned through working and\/or entrepreneurship\u2014tend to act in ways that consistently translate into extreme wealth creation. For example, they regularly set very high goals for themselves, are often expert at street-smart networking and can be brilliant negotiators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, we\u2019ve covered some of these behaviors in past issues of the VFO Inner Circle special report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But we wanted to dig deeper than their actions to try to identify the core underlying principles or beliefs that drive their wealth-building behaviors. Ultimately, in talking with numerous Super Rich individuals and families, we discovered four main guidelines that the Super Rich take to heart and that are instrumental to them becoming extremely financially successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These same guidelines can potentially help you in your journey toward building serious wealth and achieving the things you most want in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Guideline #1: Define your value\u2014do not let others determine your significance.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

How you view yourself can make a huge difference in how you approach and handle both opportunities and obstacles. The self-made Super Rich often have very high opinions of themselves. These perceptions might not completely match reality, of course, but their powerful positive attitudes\u2014their high levels of self-esteem and self-efficacy (one\u2019s belief in one\u2019s ability to succeed)\u2014can help tremendously in getting things done. That, in turn, can quickly translate into economic gains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important:<\/strong> When defining your value, you might have to push back on the limitations other people place on you. It\u2019s not uncommon for others to try to bring you down. At these times, you need to ensure they do not define you. You<\/em>, not the people around you, decide the value you bring to the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we asked some of the self-made Super Rich about the value they deliver in different situations, they usually came up with specific answers. For example, they help put together deals, make introductions that lead to more business for all parties involved, and track down hard-to-find information by tapping into their networks of experts. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask yourself what you are extremely good at that makes a difference in your professional life. It can be your expertise in a particular area, your exceptional interpersonal skills, your analytic abilities or something else entirely. Whatever it is, think through the value you are bringing in different scenarios because of those capabilities you possess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions:<\/strong> What value do you bring to the table? How have you determined your value? What impact do the opinions of other people have on how you define the value you provide?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Guideline #2: Work your agenda\u2014do not just be responsive to someone else\u2019s.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

To excel, most people need high-level goals and a plan\u2014an agenda\u2014to achieve those goals. If instead you simply react to events and lack direction about how you plan to become wealthy, you will very likely not create a personal fortune of any appreciable size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take this step: Write your own story in which you are a major character. You need to be in control of your professional life and determine the path you are going to follow. Very likely you will need to make refinements, and possibly dramatic changes, to your agenda to be responsive to what is going on around you. But at every step, you\u2014not someone else\u2014are the person making the decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is far too easy to get sidetracked when focusing on helping someone else achieve their agenda. There is nothing wrong with being supportive, of course. The law of reciprocity suggests that support you give will come back to you someday (more on that below). It\u2019s when being supportive becomes detrimental to your success that there likely is something wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions:<\/strong> Do you have an agenda that you believe will lead to financial success? Are you taking charge of your future, or is someone else directing you or having you focus on their agenda to the detriment of your own?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Guideline #3: Help other people succeed. Do not miss opportunities to create greater success for those around you.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Working your own agenda does not mean ignoring others or being selfish with your time and energy.By and large, the self-made Super Rich see success as unlimited. Financial accomplishments are not zero sum: Someone does not have to lose for them to win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quite the opposite, in fact. Generally speaking, they regularly strive for everyone <\/em>to achieve more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the self-made Super Rich have this perspective because they see it as the right thing to do. They habitually are looking beyond themselves and are interested in ways of making the world better. They help others succeed in many ways, from mentoring to investing to philanthropy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the self-made Super Rich have adopted this perspective for a host of professional reasons. For example, helping others excel creates a plethora of business opportunities for them. And in being valuable to other people, the self-made Super Rich are collecting favors that could prove quite beneficial down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The self-made Super Rich by and large recognize an important tenet of business and life: It often makes good sense for everyone when more people succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions:<\/strong> How are you helping other people become more successful? Why is this important to your own professional accomplishments? Why do you think it is often detrimental to act in ways that adversely impact others?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guideline # 4: Surround yourself with talented people. Do not settle for those who are second rate.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The people you deal with and surround yourself with can have a major impact on how successful you ultimately become. There are a lot of unquestionably toxic people who clearly should be avoided. There are even more second-rate individuals who can potentially, and unintentionally, crash your agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your goal is to work with extremely talented, first-rate people. The professionals you engage, for example, can make an enormous difference in your financial success. In the world of wealth management, for instance, there are relatively few consummate professionals. So many advisors today are pretenders\u2014people who want to do a good job but lack the knowledge and skills to do so. What\u2019s more, pretenders typically do not recognize how limited their skills and capabilities are. They are second-rate but don\u2019t know it\u2014which means it\u2019s up to you to critically evaluate those people around you and cut them lose if they don\u2019t measure up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You want to surround yourself with people who regularly exceed your expectations of them. They consistently do more than you envision, and they do it on their own initiative, not because you have to pester them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example:<\/strong> Wealth managers who make the effort to truly understand your world\u2014the things you care about deeply\u2014and can deliver state-of-the-art solutions that help you achieve what you most want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions:<\/strong> Are the people around you the best? In professional situations, are you striving to make sure you surround yourself with talented and motivated individuals? If not, why not?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Implications<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

We find that the majority of the self-made Super Rich adhere to these four guidelines, to varying degrees. Of course, nobody\u2014including the Super Rich\u2014is perfect. We all get sidetracked now and then. Our baser emotions can get the best of us, causing us to enjoy seeing certain people fail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But ultimately, we find that following these guidelines isn\u2019t terribly arduous. The key is to think before acting versus acting reflexively. For instance, making the choice to hire only the best candidates instead of hiring those who are \u201cjust okay\u201d because you need warm bodies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repeatedly thinking through situations using these guidelines can result in better outcomes\u2014leading to greater success in your career, your business and your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This report was prepared by, and is reprinted with permission from, VFO Inner Circle.  AES Nation, LLC is the creator and publisher of VFO Inner Circle reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disclosure: The opinions expressed in this commentary are those of the author and may not necessarily reflect those held by Kestra IS or Kestra AS. The material is for informational purposes only. It represents an assessment of the market environment at a specific point in time and is not intended to be a forecast of future events, or a guarantee of future results. It is not guaranteed by Kestra IS or Kestra AS for accuracy, does not purport to be complete and is not intended to be used as a primary basis for investment decisions. It should also not be construed as advice meeting the particular investment needs of any investor. Neither the information presented nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. Securities offered through Kestra Investment Services, LLC (Kestra IS), member FINRA\/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC (Kestra AS), an affiliate of Kestra IS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fusion Wealth Management is not affiliated with Kestra IS or Kestra AS. https:\/\/www.kestrafinancial.com\/disclosures<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

VFO Inner Circle Special Report
By Russ Alan Prince and John J. Bowen Jr.
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