95% vs 5%
June 4, 2008
by 
Steven
StevenOur thoughts lead to our actions. How we think will be indicated by our behaviors. To arrive at 5% results in life, we must first learn to think like 5%-ers. Once we do that, we can start behaving like 5%-ers, and the 5% resultant lifestyle will be sure to follow. (Of course, not all situations are true for all people all of the time, but we think you’ll agree that the following lists are largely and amazingly accurate).
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95% Behavior |
5% Behavior |
| make excuses | no excuses |
| focuses on the new | focuses on the timeless |
| impatient | patient |
| celebrates fame | celebrates ability |
| emphasizes information | emphasizes knowledge |
| individualistic | communal |
| incapable of deep or sustained attention | capable of deep attention |
| reflects the desires of self | encourages understanding of others |
| mediocrity | excellence |
| whatever feels good, do it | whatever it takes |
| path of least resistance in life | road less traveled |
| fit in with the crowd | rise above the crowd |
| wants convenience | will do the inconvenient |
| fantasizes | dreams |
| helping self | helping others |
| want to “appear” successful | wants to achieve significance |
| listens to everybody’s opinion and advice | seeks a mentor with proven success and results |
| national media, television, news, etc. | training materials, tapes, books, meetings, mentors |
| focus on excuses | focus on effort |
| pamper self | pushes self toward greatness |
| looks backward | looks forward |
| knows it all | wants to learn it all |
| personal comfort | personal influence |
| what is the LEAST I can do to get what I want? | what MORE can I do? |
| talk a big game | play a big game |
| focuses on saving every penny, worried about what they spend | focuses on big residual incomes, and return on investment |
| makes their spouse carry an exceptional heavy load | takes personal responsibility |
| blames others | takes personal responsibility |
| escapism | contribution |
| seeks education | pursues wisdom |
| pays the price | enjoys the investment |
| slave to their habits | slave to self discipline |
| live under the circumstances | it’s NOT what happens, it’s how you respond |
| short term focus | long term vision |
| quit when the going gets tough | push harder when tough |
| say “can’t” | say CAN |
| say “maybe” or “I’ll try” | say WILL, count on it! |
| hide behind “busyness” | build a business |
| 2.5 |
9. July 2009 at 9:45 am :
Very nice information. Thanks for this.