5 Steps to Thinking Big and Raising Your Income?

5 Steps to Thinking Big and Raising Your Income?

Dear Doctor,

by Dr. Jason Tirado

I know what it's like to think that the lifestyle I want is out of reach. Just 15 years ago, I would lie on my bed in my tiny 400-square-foot studio apartment in Union City New Jersey and flip through Robb Report magazine, wishing I could have the luxurious lifestyles I read about.

Despite that negative, nagging voice in my head that reminded me I could barely afford rent, or buy those Air Jordans that were in style, I'm now living a beautiful life I created for myself from scratch. Instead of moping around an apartment I can barely afford, I now have the means to travel and to teach and inspire others.

How'd I do it? By deciding finally to think outside the box, not let my philosophy prevent me from making a good living, not to settle for being average and thinking BIG. Changing your mindset can be a challenge, but the rewards are well worth the cost. Here's how you can get started...

1. Eliminate negativity. This includes the negative drama that you get yourself rapped up in when talking to friends as well as the negative self-talk, too. Why would the universe bring you a better life if you don't appreciate what you already have? Show gratitude for everything in your life now. Those seemingly bad days that you have in your office happen for a reason, so whenever you find yourself thinking, "I can't do this" or "that's impossible,", "I can't make a living as a chiropractor", reframe it as the opposite. "I can do that, that is possible...", "there's plenty of opportunity in chiropractic". You owe it to yourself to give yourself the love and support you need to succeed.

2. Document your dreams. Earlier this year, I wanted to manifest starting my MUA Mastery Course in four states and a new house, so I listed all the states I wanted to teach in as well as all of the qualities in my dream home: a 3-car garage, workout room, walk-in closets, with space in the backyard to put a tenns court... (Don't censor yourself! Anything is possible, even if it seems crazy now.) I also bought some real estate magazines, cut out pictures of homes I love, and created a collage on my refrigerator. My kids thought I was crazy at first but then they joined in. I'm constantly updating my "dream board," and as you can see by the calendar below that I am now teaching in four states with the fifth one on the way and I am negotiating with my realtor on the house I've always dreamed of.

3. Surround yourself ONLY with supportive people and get rid of the dead weight around you that is always bringing you down. You know those people... they never have anything good to say and to them the recession will last forever. I only shared business dreams as well as my house dream with friends and family I knew would support my decision. (NOT those prone to phrases like "Are you crazy? Who do you think you are? Donald Trump?") Your true friends and family will be happy to share in your dream. If you don't have anyone else to support you, then it's time to make new friends - join a networking group or a mastermind.

4. Decide, believe, and watch for clues. Most importantly...It's not enough to make a decision to work towards your dreams. You must also truly believe in them! Don't worry about HOW your dreams will manifest themselves. Watch for clues, and the HOW will find you, perhaps in the form of a new business partner or a new client. But remember that the dream comes before the HOW.

5. ACT on opportunities when they appear. Action involves risk. You might have to hire more people to help with a new opportunity that pops up. You'll need time to research that prospective business partner. Or figure out how to find the money to hire that amazing new mentor. But it's up to YOU to take action when the path is revealed. The universe is supporting you, and each step will bring you closer to your dreams.



Get Paid What You're Worth

Dr. Jason Tirado
www.drtirado.com