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Financial Success for
the 21st Century
“Prospering in any Environment”
Tyrone Brackens
Global Green Systems
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Tyrone Brackens (CEO)
TDB Enterprises, Inc
1(800) 991-8029
www.globalgreensystems.biz
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Notice
I have designed this e-booklet in order to teach and empower you about success principles, ideas, strategies and keys that will unlock the financial success in every area of your life. I have gather 12 years worth of information on this subject and will inject into you a few clues, into being able to attract the type of life you desire. I have studied the bible and various financial and success principles, been to seminar after seminar, watched 1000’s of hours of videos and wealth seminars in order that I would be able to equip you to succeed. However, it is up to you to make the most of this information and put it to good use. I hope you are able to read between the lines and dissect this information as you would in a college course. I have an invested interest in your future and it all begins now, as we have met and will keep pushing forth to the breakthrough. I would like to say “Thank You for purchasing this e-book as it will benefit a good cause. We appreciate the fact that you have taken time to download the e-book and potential visit the website. I strongly encourage you to read this e-book at least five times in order that it can penetrate your conscious mind and move you to the next level in your life. If you know other people that will greatly benefit from this information, feel free
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Tyrone Brackens
Author/Consultant/CEO/Life Coach
TDB Enterprises, Inc
“A Cleaner Greener Tomorrow”
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dedication ......................................................................................................... 6
Foreword ........................................................................................................... 7
Introduction .................................................................................................. 12
Financial Principle #1- Remain Persistent ..................................... 16
Financial Principle #2- Give your way to wealth ......................... 18
Financial Principle #3- Embrace Reading ....................................... 22
Financial Principle #4- Remain Humbled ....................................... 26
Financial Principle #5- Dare to Dream ............................................. 28
About TDB Enterprises, Inc ................................................................... 33
Bonus #2 (Spiritual Wealth Article) .................................................. 38
2 Bonus financial wealth Builders: 10 Strategic Biblical Quotes for
money; Spiritual Wealth Article
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Dedication
I want to first of all “Thank God” for life, liberty and the pursuit of
happiness. It is through his divine grace that I am able to be who he has called
me to be, and live in a manner that is able to give him pleasure forever more. He
has given me more than I can really handle and has allowed me to walk through
some situations, in order that I might be a better individual. I would like to
thank all of those who have mentored me along the way, and given me hope in
my time of sorrow.
I dedicate this E-book to my mother Elizabeth Wester and father Daniel
Brackens whose continuous love and support has made the difference in my life.
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Foreword
Financial success is a life force that allows you to operate from an unseen
realm, which guides you to remove all negative beliefs and patterns that stop the
blockage of prosperity into your life. It is an absolute must that you let go and
let God help you to gain a deeper knowledge of self, and a phenomenal sense of
mind evolution. Spiritual Wealth is unique and effective because it emphasizes
both parts of your life – the spiritual and the material sides of life - leading to
more peaceful existence as well as greater success. The greatest we are having as
a Human Beings is the misunderstanding of unity, brotherhood and
networking, as we venture in the 21st century. We are a great nation of
individuals that possess untold riches within, as well as an incredible sense of
humanity.
Financial success principles will help to lead us in the awareness of our
greatest truths, and give us a paradigm from that we can create an endless
abundance of wisdom. Our harvest is presently available and is beckoning our
awareness of its presence in the spiritual valleys of life. Our lack of knowledge is
costing our race millions of dollars in lost opportunities, as we seek to learn 450
years of false dogma. As we use a small portion of that creativity (creator) that
lives within us to create the life we have always dreamed of, a multitude of
blessings awaits us. There lie infinite possibilities and unknown sources of
wealth within our subconscious only if we tap the vastness of opportunities
waiting to be called forth.
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My intention is for the hearts and minds of god’s people to turn to the
original source of creation, wealth and power. The clarion call has been sent
forth to awaken a multitude of Kings and Generals sent to this earthly realm to
represent God in action. At the present writing of this book, our economic status
is bleak and millions are in search of answers they can use to escape the
impending wrath from God himself. In the (NIV) New International Version of
the bible, {1 Timothy 6:10} speaks of “The love of money being the root of all
kinds of evil. Over the last century this bible quote has been misinterpreted as
meaning money is evil, but is far from this realty. You are to have a relationship
with money as you are the ruler and master over what’s in your possession.
God places money and mammon on the same level because he
understood the power force behind what money, once put in its correct place
could accomplish in the kingdom realm. No one can serve two masters. Either
he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and
despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money {Matthew 6:24}. Isn’t
it interesting that America has chosen to serve their money god, and neglect the
very thing that has brought about her existence? There is no doubt that the
dollar will fall totally and the Euro will be introduced as the new currency, but
so many Americans refuse to capture this reality. Now, more than ever before
has Spiritual Wealth become a reality to reckon with, as paper currency has all
but withered away!
Growth demands change and as the world evolves into a 21st century
consciousness, those who refuse to change will operate under an ancient
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anointing. God is always moving and being expansive in the spiritual realm in
which everything is first created. I can’t stress enough about the vastness of
potential that awaits those who dare to understand about the inner cosmic
forces that bring about life’s most intellectual advancements. Remember
success rarely comes overnight and that through persistence, faith, and hard
work, you can achieve anything you put your mind too. As you read the
following text keep an open mind as to how the creative life force of the infinite
can operate, in and through your life.
Once I become aware of a process that allowed me to finance my
consciousness, I was allowed to look at life through a different set of eyes.
Learning about the principles of success for me has changed my outlook on life,
and has prompted me to share in my experiences. In the last seven years I have
went through a lot of difficult circumstances, which has shaped and molded me
as a new individual. Our life is constructed and molded into seven year cycles,
which form the basis of experience in every person's life at particular age.
I have transcended into a new seven year cycle in which spiritual wealth had to
be formulated into my consciousness in order to survive these next seven year.
I now realize that, the subtleties of every life stage prepare you for the
next stage in which to operate in. Financial success has been sort of a calling for
me, as I have embraced her wisdom, and allowed my passion to become one
with her voice. I have been able to overcome financial difficulties in my life by
embracing financial success principles, from a perspective of being open to the
inner voice that leads and guides me into all truth. This book will give you
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practical advice in taking control of your financial destiny from a conscious
perspective, and will allow you to trust the process of how the infinite wants to
use you for greatness.
Financial Success principles has no boundaries or prejudices as anyone
can tap into this endless resource of knowledge and power, and rewrite the
history of his or her life. Everyone goes through some difficult financial woes at
some point in their life, and the uniqueness of creating a solution can lie in an
unseen realm. Whether your mortgage payment is late, you have defaulted on
your bank loan(s), your house is in foreclosure, your healthcare bills are piling
up, you need a children’s college fund, you savings are depleted, or whatever
may be the financial crises; these financial success principles can be the light at
the end of a dark tunnel. Creating wealth from this condition allows you to
rework every situation in your financial reality and set the terms of your
financial blueprint.
Financial success is all about vibration and the feeling of being what you
desire. If you want to simply have more control of your life, stop giving your
choosing power away and become grounded on spiritual fundamentals
consisting of cosmic truths. If you want to make $100,000 dollars a year then
think $100,000 thoughts all day long, and those powerful thought will raise
your wealth vibration to a level of lasting success. This book can have lasting
and profound changes on your life in ways that are immeasurable, and can
benefit a community, group, or social circle at large. Take control of your
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financial future right now for there is no better time in history to seize this
incredible opportunity to be a beacon of light to your circle of influence.
-Tyrone Brackens
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Introduction
A strong financial education can replace fear and problem solving
education and its best. So what problems are you solving that’s help you to
achieve the life that you have always dreamed of? In our life we are given the
opportunity each and every moment to make an impact amongst our peers in
this world that we live in. It is very important that you learn to seize the
opportunities which are before you; in order that you can help another
individual realize his potential. Therefore, it is your duty to learn and
understand how to manage not only your lifestyle, but also your financial affairs
as well.
It is important that your financial literacy be a top priority in your life
and remains a key staple of your success. Obtaining a free $100,000 education
is very easy to do; but the difficulty comes when you must protect what you have
earned and become responsible for your decisions and actions as it pertains to
the wealth you have accumulated. You must acquire what I call a “Stealth
Wealth” mentality, which is a bald eagle like precision about how to protect
what you have. You have to soar high above the clouds and view life from a
bird’s eye view, as you carefully target your next opportunity of success. Day in
and day out must present this awareness that you are on borrowed time, and
you must seize the opportunities that are all around you before it’s too late.
The rules of the game are changing and you must be at the forefront of
what it is you are trying to accomplish, or risk getting left behind like a sprinter
who decides one day that he wants to race a train 1000 meters. It is absolutely
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important that you consider moving with the times, and learn how life cycles
affect the realities we currently face. The economy suggests that you must do
things in an entirely different manner, in order to experience the results you
strive for. Sometimes, financial hardships has a way of beating the pride out of
you and allowing you think about the needs of others, at the same time thinking
about how you can potentially change the world. Always remember that money
is in the mind and that you must continuously think wealthy thoughts, in order
to overcome the condition you are currently in.
It’s not about how much you make but how much you keep that
determines your success; so always remain aware of the fact of a financial
education which is priceless and will seek to give you more innovative
experiences. In the end obtaining a free $100,000 financial education is a
metaphor for being able to pay yourself what you are really worth. Actually you
can find $1,000,000 worth of free education on the Internet but, the application
and acceleration of that knowledge is what will set you apart and give you an
advantage. So, understand how a financial education can change your entire life
and future generations, while you are taking the necessary steps to improve
your life.
The first lesson I learned about giving my way to wealth was that a seed
of nothing equals to a seed of nothing. You cannot achieve ultimate or true
wealth without beginning your journey with a seed. I feel deeply in my heart of
hearts that you cannot be greedy of gain and a giver at the same time. You must
give your way to spiritual wealth first by learning about the seed principle. “For
whatsoever a man sowed, that shall he also reap.” Galatians 6:7, this biblical
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scripture gives you the true financial security that you can desire forever and
hold the god within accountable to this promise.
Your harvest is locked up in your seed and you must wait, I say wait on
the lord. “Beloved I wish above all things that thou majesty prosper” 3 John 2.
Well, the truth of the matter is that, I have been working really hard to improve
my financial situation, but didn’t seem to be getting anywhere fast. I was also
experiencing a deep frustration inside of me despite being very motivated to
gain the wealth I had always deserved. This prompted me to move beyond my
comfortable place in life, and journey to achieve not only the financial wealth
but more importantly the spiritual wealth I knew was available to me.
If you are an avid giver at your local church keep tithing, but to those of
you who need to see increase in your life remember that seed the works if you
work it. In his latest book “Super Rich” Russell Simmons explains in a guide to
having it all from a spiritual standpoint and not from the material riches you
posses “Life finds its purpose and fulfillment in the expansion of happiness”
said Maharishi Mahesh yogi. You have to redefine what it really means to be
rich and learn to give in order to achieve the wealth you desire for a biblical
standpoint. Giving your way to wealth not only means the giving of your
substance, but of your time, knowledge, service, energy and effort to spiritual
endeavors.
The practice of giving is displayed today all around the world and
whether you know it or not, some of the most wealthy people are the biggest
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givers in the world. For example, take Bill Gates the world’s richest man and
really seek to see what he gives away every year and you will get a glimpse of
why he is so successful. He isn’t the most spiritual person in the world nor he is
the most religious person in the world, but he is the friendliest person in the
world when it comes to the sharing of his gifts. The talents that God has placed
within his grasp have more than doubled life for humanity and those around
him. But, you get my point that you are a mirror for the things you want to come
into your life. If you have a million dollars you have to give away 1 million
dollars in some form or another.
We are all spiritual beings. Whether you’re religious or you do anything
spiritual on a day to day basis or not, you have a spiritual side. Some people
define their spirituality with a religion, while others believe that our connection
to the world around us and nature defines that side of ourselves. Regardless of
how you define it, you can gain a better understanding of your spiritual self and
your ability to achieve spiritual wealth by following a few basic steps.
Attracting wealth and financial success is basically the same thing. And
the first step to achieving them is by believing that it’s possible. For some, this is
the hardest thing to learn about because they have been conditioned to believe
that it’s so difficult to achieve. The future is now and the ball is in your court so
take advantage and step up to the plate. Future generations are calling for you
to secure their position for them before they arrive.
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Positive thinking and positive visualization follow the principle that if
you picture something and believe that it’s possible, you can make it happen in
your life. It’s necessary to learn to do this when it comes to success, your
financial situation and any situation in your life you want to change can be so
with a slight adjustment of thinking. If you cannot picture yourself with a large
bank account, with bills that are paid, with no debt or less debt, you won’t
attract those things to you. But wealth can be yours if you’ll learn to first decide
what it is that you want and then decide that it can be yours.
Financial Principle #1- Remain Persistent
Never Give Up
�othing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more
common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is
almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence
and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan “Press On” has solved and always
will solve the problems of the human race.
- Calvin Coolidge-
If you really want to be successful, you probably spend a lot of time
reading motivational books and articles. You want to know what qualities are
required for success. When we read about the tools required to achieve success,
very often we are told that if we really want to be successful, we must have
persistence. Persistence is the quality of never giving up when we encounter
challenges, of holding on to our dream and refusing to be discouraged no matter
what the odds, no matter what happens.
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And when you read the life stories of very successful people, they will
often tell you about all the hardships they encountered along the way. They will
tell you about the discouragement they occasionally felt when they encountered
failure, and about all the people who laughed at them along the way. And then
they will often tell you that the reason they are successful today is because they
were persistent. They persevered in chasing their dream, no matter what
happened.
So if you have been facing a bit of discouragement while you pursue your
dream, reading these success gurus can give you the boost you need to keep on
doing what you've been doing. After all, persistence is the key to success.
At some time or another, all of us will have our resolve tested to keep
going or quit. The moment of reckoning comes when your persistence and
commitment to the cause are met with equal or even greater opposition.
Persistence means to go stubbornly on or resolutely, in spite of difficulties.
Almost without exception, most high achievements are the result of persistence.
If showing up and waiting for success is all it took, we would all be experiencing
the sweet taste of victory. We know that’s not true.
As a society, the stronger the adversity a person has seen, the higher our
acknowledgment and respect for that individual. We say Wow and get
encouraged, motivated, and inspired by his or her tale of persistence. It seems
there is some correlation between the level of persistence, the price paid, and
the achievement. For example, Nelson Mandela spent decades in a South
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African prison but kept his dream of freedom alive. Walt Disney went bankrupt
more than once. The best-selling Chicken Soup books were thought to be a
losing idea; they were rejected by publishers more than 26 times!
The great inventor Thomas Edison desired to create the world's first
incandescent light bulb. He failed over 10,000 times before he succeeded. What
would the world be like today if Edison did not have this magic quality of
persistence and had quit on attempt number 100? It would be a very dark world
indeed! I challenge you today to keep fighting in the midst of adversity, and
know that the grass is any color you want it to be on the other side.
Financial Principle #2- Give your way to wealth
Share your resources
Money, obviously, is required to purchase almost every good or service.
But sometimes people forget the value of money because they either have a lot
of it or because they don't understand what money really represents.
Understanding the value of money will help you spend it more wisely. The first
lesson I learned about giving my way to wealth was that a seed of nothing equals
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a seed of nothing. You cannot achieve ultimate or true wealth without beginning
your journey with a seed. I feel deeply in my heart of hearts that you cannot be
greedy of gain and a giver at the same time. You must give your way to financial
success first by learning about the seed principle. “For whatsoever a man sowed,
that shall he also reap.” Galatians 6:7, this biblical scripture gives you the true
financial security that you can desire forever and hold the god within
accountable to this promise.
Your harvest is locked up in your seed and you must wait, I say wait on
the lord. “Beloved I wish above all things that thou majesty prosper” 3 John 2.
Well the truth of the matter is that I have been working really hard to improve
my financial situation, but didn’t seem to be getting anywhere fast. I was also
experiencing a deep frustration inside of me in spite of being very motivated to
gain the wealth I had always deserved. This prompted me to move beyond my
comfortable place in life, and journey to achieve not only the financial wealth
but more importantly the spiritual wealth I knew was available to me.
If you are an avid giver at your local church keep tithing, but to those of
you who need to see increase in your life remember that seed the works if you
work it. In his latest book “Super Rich” Russell Simmons explains in a guide to
having it all from a spiritual standpoint and not from the material riches you
posses “Life finds its purpose and fulfillment in the expansion of happiness”
Maharishi Mahesh yogi. You have to redefine what it really means to be rich and
learn to give in order to achieve the wealth you desire for a biblical standpoint.
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Giving your way to wealth not only means the giving of your substance, but also
your time, knowledge, service, time, energy and effort to spiritual endeavors.
The practice of giving is displayed today all around the world and
whether you know it or not, some of the most wealthy people are the biggest
givers in the world. For example, take Bill Gates the world’s richest man and
really seek to see what he gives away every year and you will get a glimpse of
why he is so successful. He isn’t the most spiritual person in the world nor is he
the most religious person in the world, but he is the friendliest person in the
world when it comes to the sharing of his gifts. The talents that God has placed
within his grasp have more than doubled life for humanity and those around
him. But, you get my point that you are a mirror for the things you want to come
into your life. If you a million dollars you have to give away 1 million dollars in
some form or another.
Ancient characters of the Holy Bible, such as: Abraham, Job, King Saul,
King David and others were said to be wealthy men of God in the scriptures. It is
said that these men obtained great wealth by giving 10% of their money away to
God. God tells Abraham in the Old Testament to give Him 10% of all that he
owns and he will be blessed financially because of it. Great men and women of
the 20th and in the 21st century say that giving money away actually makes
them feeling good and brings many blessings into their life. Businessmen such
as Donald Trump, Warren Buffet and Bill Gates have all given money away and
in return they have helped many people and they have been financially blessed.
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Powerful and influential women such as Oprah Winfrey, Angelina Jolie
and Martha Stewart are all said to be big donors and rich women. These women
know how to draw wealth to themselves and plenty of it. Oprah Winfrey is best
known for her hit television talk show that airs daily on national television.
Martha Stewart is known for her amazing television cooking shows and the
Martha Stewart Living daily television program. Angelina Jolie is of course
known for her acting in popular movies.
As you can see, we have a diverse group of people here. We have rich men
and women. Most of all, they come from diverse groups and religious
backgrounds. All of them seem to have money. They are all giving and powerful
in what they do. They are known to be top experts in their areas. The interesting
thing is that they are not all from the same religious background and they are all
not preachers or known for their great religious sermons. How does a person get
rich then? Is giving away your money and financial resources, truly a way to get
rich? Did our parents teach us wrong when they told us to, “always hold onto
our money for a rainy day?” In my research, I have found that the wealthiest
people in the world are actually givers. They donate a lot of their money to
charity and their time as well. In return, they seem to gain great wealth.
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Financial Principle #3- Embrace Reading
Readers are Leaders
Reading is fundamental and whoever says it isn’t doesn’t know the real
facts of the matter. Before you start reading anything, ask yourself why you're
reading it. Are you reading with a purpose, or just for pleasure? What do you
want to know after you've read it? Over the last two years I have read over 100
books on self-improvement, spirituality, metaphysics, business, marketing, and
wealth, I can tell you that the impact has just been phenomenal. Once you
become an avid reader like me you will begin to develop a love for learning
things that you had no idea existed.
You can make a conscious effort by visiting your local library, taking an
interest in learning new things, or creating your life around the theme of
knowledge. Since I love learning about all things pertaining to mental pursuits,
such as logic, psychology, and metaphysics, I am sending out positive vibes into
the universe stating, that I am open to receive more knowledge in any way
possible. Learning can be a wonderful reality to those who really love to see
beyond this physical realm, and move into the spiritual realm where there is no
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lack. I have not always loved to read or write so my position is one from an
understanding nature, and one from a reality that suggests that there has to be a
period of transition.
The farther you go in life you come to understand that it is absolutely
impossible to learn or know everything, and that the beauty of life consists in
soaking up as much as possible of God’s wisdom before you leave this planet
earth. Let the games begin and have fun in this lifetime while still maintaining
integrity and developing a love for humanity. We have all been placed on this
earth for a specific purpose and must do everything in our power to fulfill that
mandate. You must continue to moving forward and not give up your pursuit of
happiness, as life calls you into a place of growth and development. The
processes involved in becoming what you desire in life, is your willingness to
overcome those roadblocks in life that only seek to expand your mental
toughness.
Heaven helps those who help themselves and if you want the universe to
beckon your every command, you must put action behind those ideas and
thoughts that run rampant through your mind. Think and grow rich with the
fertile soil of your mind as you read and move into new levels of wisdom you
never thought possible. Think and grow rich is a phrase coined by the late
(Napoleon Hill), who found it to be life’s most promising position of
advancement. I love reading and writing which are both an inseparable passion
of mine, but I first had to overcome the notion that reading is boring and that I
won’t write because I have nothing to say.
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Reading is a complex cognitive process of decoding symbols for the
intention of constructing or deriving meaning (Wikipedia). Did you have any
idea that reading was that complex? Maybe that is why; the definition is rarely
discussed openly due to the fact that just the meaning of it would scare potential
readers away. The word complex carries an understanding that one must think
in order to come to some sort of conclusion for the final result. Now mind you
that this is just one definition of a long list of them that potentially explain the
word in different details. So, it seems like after we read we are suppose to
speculate on the meaning of what we have read in order to get the greatest
benefit from the reading,
I am always working on myself in order that I can become this individual
I have always wanted to present to the world. Not, a perfect person made of
ironclad stone but an individual who has love for humanity. When you read you
are in essence thinking aloud to yourself for future reflection, as you use what
you learn for the benefit of your life. I guess the thing that you hate the most is
considered your calling, because I truly had a hatred for reading and the slow
lane it possessed. I used to equate reading with slowing down my entire life to
gather in some information, that I deemed unnecessary at the time. But, in life
you are here to learn to overcome your obstacles and make the most of your
time, because money is plentiful but time is not.
It doesn’t matter about your background, age, demographics or
environment. All it takes is your willingness to make changes that improve the
quality of your life. Over the last 6 years I have learned that I am totally in
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charge and responsible for the circumstances in my life. Taking responsibility
for all of your actions gives you the ability to really propel yourself into a
position of self –reliance. The reliance on one's own capabilities, judgments,
and or resources gives him or her incredible depths of life. Take control of your
life by taking control of your thoughts and making the most of what God has
granted for you to have. Life is short and the truth is that time waits for no man;
to get his act in order to progress along this journey we have all been called to.
Reading and learning are definite steps in the acquisition of your faculties.
When you're reading a document or book in detail, it helps if you
practice "active reading" by highlighting and underlining key information, and
making little notes within your pages as your progress. This emphasizes
information in your mind, and helps you to review important points later. Doing
this also helps you keep your mind focused on the material, and stops you
thinking about other things. In the end you will appreciate reading and allow it
to take your mind on the journey of a lifetime, and explore parts of yourself that
you had no idea existed. Remember that, it takes practice to develop your
reading skills - the more you read the more effective you'll become.
You can do it and I am a firm believer that you can achieve all that you
want in life. If you are comfortable with where you are in life and content just to
be breathing then God bless you, but for those who have an inner thirst for
greatness; learn that readers are leaders. Realize that through Christ you can do
all things; and be counted amongst the righteousness in every aspect of your
life. If you can really grab this concept and think about the numbers behind
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reading, you would feel astonished and even empowered. If you decided to read
a book a week for 1 year that would equate to 52 books a year.
Now, how many people do you know read that many books a year and
brag about it or isn’t somewhere teaching others the wisdom and knowledge
they have gained over that particular year? Isn’t it amazing that you can go from
not liking reading at all, to becoming the most prolific reader/writer this world
has ever known. I just can’t figure out why I didn’t start reading earlier like I do
now in my career? Like most of you the gift of knowledge and wisdom resides
within you, but the distractions of life have allowed you to ignore the true
realities of your existence.
Financial Principle #4- Remain Humbled
Stay grounded in your sphere
“I believe the first test of a truly great man is his humility. I do not mean by
humility, doubt of his own power, or hesitation in speaking his opinions; but a
right understanding of the relation between what he can do and say, and the rest
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of the world’s saying and doings.” – John Ruskin, Modern Painters (1843)
None of us has a problem being humble in defeat. When life doesn’t go as
planned, when a project falls flat on its face, when an idea we are passionate
about is not implemented, it’s easy to be humble…so I’m not going to talk about
that because we are all pros at that aspect of humility. What I AM going to talk
about this humility in success. This is one of the characteristics of truly great
leaders. Natural human reaction to success involves pride, sometimes
arrogance, and often a feeling of entitlement or self aggrandizement. But great
leaders are masters of humility in success.
It all starts with the way we perceive success. For example, let’s say you
head up a major project for your organization that is wildly successful. It
becomes a remarkable revenue-driver, creates growth opportunity for you and
others on your team, and changes the way your department or the entire
company operates and sees its future. Feels good right? Well back up for a
moment.
Was it really you that was successful? If you had no support structure, no
team input, no assistance, would the project have gotten off the ground? And if
so, would it have made as much of an impact as it did? When success comes, a
leader first looks around at everyone else who made everything possible. This
doesn’t mean that your contributions had no impact or that your leadership
abilities were not vital in the outcome of the project. But great leaders gain a
loyal following by emphasizi
everyone else, not themselves. When people feel appreciated, valued, and know
that they have made a difference in accomplishing something bigger than
themselves, they are eager to do it again; not because of the
they like the way they feel.
We can all become better leaders if we reconsider
leadership. Yes it is an unquenchable desire for success. Yes it is a need to
initiate and be at the forefront of a cause. Most important
to EVERYONE ELSE for the amazing things you do. Leaders who fail to do this
receive their recognition, but often do not gain a loyal following who will be
there next time the opportunity to engage in a great cause arises
the launch pad for the next great thing you and those you
Financial Principle #5
The story of Joseph is an example to all Godly dreamers. How Joseph
shared his dream with his brothers re
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loyal following by emphasizing the accomplishments and contributions of
everyone else, not themselves. When people feel appreciated, valued, and know
that they have made a difference in accomplishing something bigger than
themselves, they are eager to do it again; not because of the project, but because
they like the way they feel.
We can all become better leaders if we reconsider that what is great
. Yes it is an unquenchable desire for success. Yes it is a need to
initiate and be at the forefront of a cause. Most importantly it is a giving credit
to EVERYONE ELSE for the amazing things you do. Leaders who fail to do this
receive their recognition, but often do not gain a loyal following who will be
there next time the opportunity to engage in a great cause arises. Use succ
for the next great thing you and those you can lead accomplish
Financial Principle #5- Dare to Dream
Create a lasting legacy
The story of Joseph is an example to all Godly dreamers. How Joseph
dream with his brothers resulting bitter hatred and insane jealousy,
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ng the accomplishments and contributions of
everyone else, not themselves. When people feel appreciated, valued, and know
that they have made a difference in accomplishing something bigger than
project, but because
that what is great
. Yes it is an unquenchable desire for success. Yes it is a need to
ly it is a giving credit
to EVERYONE ELSE for the amazing things you do. Leaders who fail to do this,
receive their recognition, but often do not gain a loyal following who will be
. Use success as
accomplish.
The story of Joseph is an example to all Godly dreamers. How Joseph
sulting bitter hatred and insane jealousy,
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but Joseph kept dreaming. Then they attempted to kill him throwing him down
into a well to leave him to die, but Joseph kept dreaming. Then they decided
they letting him die would be too easy so they sold him as a slave to Egypt, but
all the way to an unknown future, leaving everything he had ever known he kept
on dreaming. As you may be in tough economic situations or have seen harsh
realities within your surroundings, always remember to keep dreaming and
visualizing a brighter day.
Life is hard and sometimes it’s not that easy to see the good from the bad.
It doesn’t always have to be an uphill struggle to achieve the things that have
been ordained for you, unless you focus on the things you don’t want and attract
more of the same into your life.
As the story finishes on how he labored and done his best throughout his
allotted time of circumstance. Each and every day Joseph began to dream and
see the realities that were his divine right, all the while intuitively doing well in
the sight of God. His endurance earned him favor with Potiphar leaving him in
charge of all his possessions. At the first sign of success came the blow of the
tempter. Potiphar's wife, a beautiful Egyptian woman begin to seduce the strong
and handsome stranger, but her beauty and temporal temptation could not steal
his virtue or size up his passion for his dream. He turned his back and fled, she
grabbed his coat, but he retained his integrity making him a candidate of a
dream coming true.
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This act of dignity did not earn applause, but false accusations and a
home in the dungeon. (One who takes a stand may end up on the front page of
false report, they may attempt to banish your reputation, but they can't
eliminate your dream). Still his courage and faith in the Dream Giver made him
the jail boss. I'm sure the stench of the lonely prison was at times a slap in the
face reality where his foolish dreams were leading him, but something down
deep inside kept crying out, “It won't always be like this." With that thought he
took the destitute doom of the present reality and replaced it with a fulfilling
factual future of complete certainty of a better day coming.
Soon God used Joseph to interpret dreams of two of the king’s employees
who were inmates in the prison. The one survivor promised he would mention
Joseph to the king as soon as he was released to his job. To Joseph's
disappointment the man went on with his life and forgot Joseph.
Sometimes your dreams may lead you somewhere seemingly the opposite
direction. Maybe the dungeon of disappointment contains your dream under
lock and key, the balls and chains of discouragement weight you down to the
point you are presented with the thought of betraying your dream and going
back to ordinary." Stay true to your dream!" Though the dark prison walls
surround you, there is a light within the depths of your heart that pierces
through the thickest, high security barricade, though in physical reality you may
not be released, your dream can fly free under the light of the Son and you can
rest in peace knowing the darkest hour is just before the dawning of a new day.
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“What a difference one day can make in the life of a dreamer." “When I
am weak, then I am strong.....2Cor 12:10." The trip to the dungeon is often the
ticket that will bring it all to pass. Soon after the experience in the dungeon you
will actually look back with tears and a smile and thank God for allowing you to
be put there.)You see Joseph's dungeon experience brought him closer to the
king. One day the king needed a dream interpreted and guesses who
remembered? Joseph was called to the palace and there God anointed him with
the interpretation of the king’s dream and there he went from a resident of the
dungeon to second most powerful ruler in the nation. (Faith in the dungeon
earns crowns in the palace). Because Joseph stayed true to his dream, it came to
pass in the most unlikely place, the dungeon. (You and your dream may be in a
dungeon sentenced to impossibility, but remember this is your opportune
moment to get closer to the KING.
Your prison is on the same piece of land as the palace, your labor will
soon be remembered and it will just be a walk next door to the reality of your
dream. Take that blind step of faith and wait on the arms of the Giver of Dreams
to carry you the rest of the way. Soon the stories of the dungeon will turn to
jewels in your crown.)
In time Joseph, the mighty ruler begins to live out his dream point by
point. Soon trouble came to the land, but Joseph being equipped and
experienced with trouble became the deliverer. The great famine met the mercy
of the wisdom God gave Joseph, who had a storehouse of plenty for all to
partake. Not only Egypt enjoyed the prosperity, but Joseph opened his arms to
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fellow countries. Soon a caravan of desperate men from afar off entered the land
and requested company with the mighty ruler. There as they entered the door,
they bowed low in humility and desperation, hoping somehow to find favor with
this great man. Joseph stared, his heart racing, tears tempting to escape.
At that moment Joseph, the dreamer became his dream. That dream so
long ago of the stars bowing to the moon, how foolish it seemed then, but
Joseph kept dreaming and the day came when his dream redeemed the very
ones that transgressed against him, that mocked, ridiculed and even tried to
eliminate him. He chose to embrace love and reject hate; he chose to be believed
all by himself. The lonely journey brought him the devotion of multitudes.
Though in life he never returned home, his family came to him and humbly
reconciled and lived among him. His last words was a request that his body be
laid to rest in Canaan, his home and the inspiring beginning place of the birth of
a dream.
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About TDB Enterprises, Inc
TDB Enterprises, Inc started from an idea of building a company that
would reflect my values, passion, love, uniqueness, character, integrity, and
resourcefulness as an individual.TDB stands for Tyrone Douglas Brackens
which is my name, and embraces my true nature as the person I was created to
be. I always had inspirations of being an entrepreneur from the days when my
father sold snacks in the park, to when my mother hosted Tupperware parties
for her friends to sell a few items.
In the year of 2005 my so called junior year of college, when I should
have been graduating, I was faced with the task of becoming a father. My
thoughts seemed to align with my understanding of graduating despite the
obstacles that were in my path. Here I am at age 24 with no college degree, a
baby on the way, no car, and lacked understanding of the times and life that was
presented to me. Yet, something in me would not let me lie down and die, and
this life force is what I call persistence. I was definitely in the world and
enamored with its entire illusionary splendor. I was also lying to myself as I
tried to fake it until I made it, telling everyone I was going to graduate and that I
had already graduated when in reality I knew I would never get a degree from
Kentucky State University.
Distraught and maimed I pulled myself together quickly as I could
because I knew maturity was aiming to take me to the next level. I really did
enjoy my college experiences in those days, and can look back and recognize my
lack of focus, patience and persistence that kept me from achieving my life’s
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work. Maybe it wasn’t in the cards for me to graduate Kentucky State
University, but I had to learn about the elements that grant you success on all
levels of life. After 7 years of grinding at the mill to produce a quality result, I
present to you TDB Enterprises, Inc. I am proud to say that the embodiment of
this company extends from my past generations, my current realities, and
future economic endeavors.
I take full responsibility for every action I have taken and can use those
life lessons to further my growth in life. Many of you out there are really in the
dark about your situation only because you see failure as a black eye to your
peers. What behavior in our upbringing gave us a sense that failure was ever a
bad thing? Well, for me it happened to be the greatest blessing known to man at
that time in my life and I had no clue about it. I was made aware at that very
moment that I was a unique individual and would live life on my own terms
according to how I perceived my reality to be.
In life there are many lessons to learn as we move into a place of
understanding, the reality of our existence. We must begin to move forward in
life with a sense of strength that gives us the greatest motivation to push
through our pain. Life renders an incredible sense of purpose to those who are
straight forward, persistent, and humble. Everything in life has ears and for
some reason I am convinced that our actions have a sound that only the
universe can hear. We live in this world and imagine a lot of incredible things,
but never truly think of the universe as a medium of exchange for our thoughts.
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We have to go back through history and learn how those who have
already charted life’s course can be of benefit to our present journey. The
abundance of our life force and universal mode of thought has to account for
something in our life that makes us understand life on an entirely new level.
Striving to give life your full measure of self and become the driving force of
change, can grant you the freedom to persist when life’s toughest situations get
you down. We all in life will inevitably go through something’s that may leave us
with no answers, and confused as to how we brought about that certain
situation.
The creator’s plan and purpose for your life is always far better than you
can imagine. In the King James Version of the bible it clear states that in
(Proverbs 4:7), Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with
all thy getting get understanding. By staying in the press I have allowed my
circumstances to come full circle and thanks to the incredible power of
persistence, I have made myself into a new creature as I seek to become more
Christ-like in my everyday walk.
Persistence is the fifth and final pillar of Spiritual Wealth and, nothing
really matters in life unless you stay persistence and refuse to be distracted from
your life purpose. . Regardless of how you feel considering your life’s fortunate
or unfortunate circumstances, keep making an effort to reach the destination
that you were brought here for. You can press on even when you feel like
quitting. Your motivation may run dry and sometimes cause you to
procrastinate and push things off until later. But it’s not your motivation that
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will produce results — it’s your action. Persistence allows you to keep taking
action even when you don’t feel motivated to do so, and therefore you keep
accumulating results.
I am not sure if we all are born with a lazy bone or what, but I think every
human gets lackadaisical at some point in their life. I am not convinced that we
are always motivated to push forward in our lives, even if we are to the point of
no return. Then again something’s can’t be explained by the rational mind.
That’s why God explains that in the book of Romans, “do not be conformed to
this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, which you may
prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Romans 12:2.
Persistence of action comes from persistence of vision. When you’re
super-clear about what you want in such a way that your vision doesn’t change
much, you’ll be more consistent — and persistent — in your actions. And that
consistency of action will produce consistency of results. Be persistent, click,
develop relationships, pray, meditate, tithes, believe, have faith, take consistent
action. Visualize, read, and think, plan ahead, study, and then the miracles will
begin to show up from the north, east, south and west. .
Always be mindful to the opportunities that exist in and around you for
there is always plenty. Give your way to wealth through your service to the
world, read at least 1 book a week, meditate day and night, and remain
persistent in all that you do to achieve financial success. TDB Enterprises, Inc is
here to stay as we keep focused on current events, future events, and trends that
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allow us to compete in today’s global market. It is our prayer that you take the
necessary steps of action to be all that you can be, and learn to appreciate the
life you have at this current moment.
We are at the beginning of an economic shift unlike anything that has
ever been witnessed before, as you are reading these words it is my intention
that you like me you feel the unrest of the nations and understand something is
boiling hot about ready to spill over. We have no clue what it is but we must
prepare for the opportunity to take advantage of what may lie ahead.
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o "But thou should remember the Lord your God; for it is he that gives the power to
make wealth." – Deuteronomy 8: 18
o "A gracious woman retains honor; and strong men retain riches." Proverbs 11: 16
o "Wealth gotten by vanity shall diminish; but he that gathers by labor shall
increase." – Proverbs 13: 11
o "A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children." – Proverbs 13: 22
o "The crown of the wise is their riches but the foolishness of fools is folly." –
Proverbs14: 24
o “Riches are with me, durable riches. My fruits is better than gold, and my revenue
is better than choice silver”. – Proverbs 8: 18-19
o “The silver is mine, the gold is mine” says the LORD of host. – Haggai 2: 8
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Study these verses with all your heart and you will be able to see the
true riches of life. Each quote contains many mysteries of life and it’s up to you
to seek and search them out and add those experiences to your current reality.
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth, but thou shall meditate
therein day and night, that thou Mayes observe to do according to all that is
written for then thou shall make thy way prosperous, and then thou shall have
good success (Joshua 1 :8).
Bonus #2 (Spiritual Wealth Article)
Spiritual wealth might sound like a phrase that’s hard to decipher. Is it
talking about being a very spiritual person, more abundantly spiritual than
others? Actually, the ability to tap into your deepest inner self while allowing
the universe to provide for your needs is a good definition. We are all spiritual
beings. Whether you’re religious or you do anything spiritual on a day to day
basis or not, you have a spiritual side. Some people define their spirituality with
a religion, while others believe that our connection to the world around us and
nature defines that side of ourselves.
Regardless of how you define it, you can gain a better understanding of
your spiritual self and your ability to achieve spiritual wealth by following a few
basic steps. Attracting wealth and attracting prosperity is basically the same
thing. And the first step to achieving them is by believing that it’s possible. For
some, this is the hardest thing to learn about spiritual wealth because they
have been conditioned to believe that it’s so difficult to get anywhere in life.
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Positive thinking and positive visualization follow the principle that if
you picture something and believe that it’s possible, you can make it happen in
your life. It’s necessary to learn to do this when it comes to success, your
financial situation and any situation in your life you want to change with
spiritual wealth. If you cannot picture yourself with a large bank account, with
bills that are paid, with no debt or less debt, you won’t attract those things to
you. But wealth can be yours if you’ll learn to first decide what it is that you
want and then decide that it can be yours.
Some people write checks to themselves. Some people use a fake million
dollar bill. But they focus on these things, they look at them frequently—
sometimes several times a day—and they learn to believe that they will have
these things. The law of attraction basically teaches you to tap into the power of
your mind and your beliefs to achieve your dreams. It is positive thinking and
positive visualization amplified and focused to an even sharper point. Instead of
just feeling positive in general, you’ll use that positive feeling toward a specific
thing.
If you want to get out of debt, pay off your car or your house, or afford a
vacation, you will need a specific amount of money to do those things. And it
may seem like too large an amount of money. You might think that there’s no
way you can get that much money for those things any time soon. Instead you
see months, maybe years, of scraping and sacrificing other things in order to be
able to afford it. Because you can picture that and you believe it, you ensure it
will happen that way.
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Shift your thinking instead to see yourself effortlessly coming into the
money to enable these things in your life, and you will attract spiritual wealth.