How many times have you heard that?  As excerpted from a great article by Shane Kreider, you probably have heard that expression a lot.  And guess what, “From a financial viewpoint, it means our money has to last ten years longer, but we also have ten extra years to make it. It also means we have ten extra years to apply our entrepreneurial skills to make us happy.”

According to Shane, “The expression also has a scientific explanation. It’s a different way of looking at age - it’s not how long you’ve lived, it’s how long you’ve got left. As our expected life span gets longer, ‘middle age’ happens later; some say we are therefore in the same cycle of life at 40 that our parents were in at 30. And as our life span is supposed to continue to increase, middle age is coming later and later. Expected life span is different from country to country but in Germany, for example, scientists say that by 2050, middle age (for Germans) will begin around age 52.”

And there is also a great way to look at this and that is about the attitude you have.  Many of us refuse to buy into the idea of “getting older”.  I personally feel the same way now as I did at 30.  Maybe there are some bones cracking more often, but in my mind, I am 30.  I have another 50 years at least, to learn, grow, prosper and excel in all my life areas. 

So as Shane says, “If you get out of bed some mornings feeling old, remember this: scientifically speaking, you’re actually ten years younger. Then have a good day.”

Steps 5 - Be Optimistic

What if you could find someone to do your work for you for almost nothing?  Wouldn’t that be great!?   Well it is possible with VA’s or “virtual assistants”.  What is a VA?  A VA is usually a self-employed professional who can provide office and administrative support to businesses remotely via email, telephone, fax or post.  Because they work remotely they can provide secretarial and business support to individuals and companies located anywhere in the world.  In addition, services can include business planning, web design, date entry, spreadsheets, invoicing… you name it.  Whatever doesn’t require their physical presence, they can do it.  And they can do it for anywhere from $7 to $30 per hour, which is almost nothing in today’s day and age.  They can be in India or anywhere in the world.  They are a great way to leverage your time.  They are easy to search and to find.   So check them out and start leveraging your time today!

Do you sometimes feel that because of money concerns, you’re wanting to sell your soul to the devil?  All the bad news out there is making many people depressed, angry and anxious.  And it is no wonder, everywhere you turn, you are bombarded by negative terrible information.  And we don’t think that is very Massively Abundant.  One of things that one can do to stop the madness is to STOP listening to all the negative news, TV and radio out there and take an MA approach……….which is to concentrate on your passion in life and be laser focused on the goals that will get you there.  STOP listening and reading about how the sky is falling and START following the 7 simple steps of MA!

“Massive Abundance”, the book, is about looking at the massive abundance in one’s life and finding ways to have more passion, to make a difference, and to love life.  It is about taking a good look at what you are doing—in all areas of your life, and making conscious, intentional decisions about which parts you would like to keep and which parts you would like to discard.  And it is important to note:   it is okay to want to make yourself a better spiritual, physical and financial self.  Many people frequently ask us if this concept is being selfish or if this is self serving. And we say yes!  It is important to make yourself strong in all areas of your life so that you can be the best person you can be to then go out and help others, love others and serve others — and do it from your strongest self possible.  So go out today and find your MA self!