So many investors, having experienced the ups and downs of the market , or perhaps have suffered setbacks and great loss, are desperate for a quick-fix or easy way out.

We hear stories like, "If you would have invested $100 in Coca Cola when it first went public, you'd have over $10,000,000!"

They hope to find that hidden nugget or the Guru who will tell you which stock is going to skyrocket to 1000%.

In This Episode We Look At:

• Being aware of the temptation to take short cuts
• Identifying actual scams and cons, as well as the emotions which cause us to fall prey to them
• Real world formulas for financial success

Today's Resources and Links:

• We really appreciate and recommend Stephen Covey's seminal work, "7 Habits of Highly Successful People" [affiliate link]
• Here's an awesome Ted Talk on the key to success.
• I (Tim) was really challenged and encouraged when I listened to Tim Ferris' interview with Kevin Costner on building his career.

One Thing You Can Do Today to Improve Your Financial World:

• Love what you do for a living and pour passion into it (or change careers to pursue what you are passionate about). Commit to keeping a portion of everything you earn - it is yours. Invest it for your financial future.

What Are Your Thoughts?

If you have a question or comment about today's topic, we invite you to share your thoughts.