| Whether you're into property, the share market, | | | | responsibility for your future. Life doesn't always go |
| internet or business investing we would all do well to | | | | to plan, keep it all in perspective. |
| follow a few simple guidelines to ensure an enjoyable | | | | 6. Surround yourself with people already successful in |
| and successful journey. Make your road to investing | | | | your area of interest. Follow their lead, do what they |
| success a bit shorter by following a few tips from | | | | do, don't try and reinvent the wheel until you have |
| those that have traveled before you. | | | | money to lose. Invest with your head, make sure |
| | | | your risk is manageable, and get your own personal |
| 1. Have a plan. Know what your goal is but also keep | | | | financial advice. |
| an eye on the fine details of your transactions. | | | | 7. Learn as much as you can before you start, read |
| Having a good understanding of all the figures | | | | books, attend seminars, do your homework. Following |
| involved in purchasing and maintaining your properties | | | | successful people is great, but don't underestimate |
| will make the exercise more enjoyable and profitable. | | | | yourself, take responsibility for your own education. |
| 2. Have a 'win with me' philosophy in all your dealings. | | | | What's right for some may not be right for you. |
| That way all parties are happy and you will sleep | | | | 8. There is a lot to learn, and lots of ways to invest |
| much better. | | | | don't get carried away trying to do it all at once, it's |
| 3. Make sure you continue a sound savings strategy. | | | | easy to get overwhelmed and when that happens |
| Allocate 10% of your earnings to savings and 20% | | | | there is a tendency to stop altogether. |
| to investing capital. And remember avoid consumer | | | | 9. Life is busy, so create a timetable that can guide |
| debt. | | | | you through your week, utilise time in your car |
| 4. Remember to keep your life in balance no financial | | | | listening to investment or motivational CD's, delegate |
| gain is worth the loss of your health or your | | | | some of your work, don't try and do it all yourself. |
| relationships. Allocate time for each area of your life. | | | | 10. Decide what you will do with the money you |
| Being devoted and focused is great, but being able | | | | make before you make it. Selling a property, for |
| to switch off, is also important for success. | | | | example, and making $30,000 profit, it's easier than |
| 5. Believe. You can take control of your life, decide | | | | you think to spend quickly if you don't have a plan |
| how you want to live, trust your abilities; take | | | | for it. |