“I always knew I was going to be rich.
I don’t think I ever doubted it for a minute.”
-Warren Buffett-
This is one of my favorite quotes from Warren Buffett. Why? Because it shows the confidence, unwavering belief, and commitment to an idea that he possessed. As you most likely know Warren is now one of the richest people in the world, but it all started in his mind and with his unwavering belief. He knew he’d be rich and it was that simple, there wasn’t anyone who could tell him otherwise. What have you always known?
Unwavering Beliefs
An unwavering belief is what sets apart the “crazy” from the normal. The crazy are the ones who dream, who strive, and who challenge themselves everyday to work towards making their visions a reality. They take the road less traveled, take the leap, and blindly follow their instincts. To those who follow the straight and narrow, they are out of their minds.
Much like a car needs gas to drive down the street, you need an unwavering belief to persist towards your goals and provide fuel for your inner fire. Without this belief the car will swerve off the road and you’ll head in the wrong direction, away from your goals, away from your dreams, and away from your purpose. You’ll get stuck in the traffic jam of life.
What Unwavering Beliefs do you Have?
Can you say with 100% certainty that something will happen in your life? Will you meet your investment goals for the year, will you hit your fitness goals, will you build that successful business, will you follow your dreams, will you buy a one way ticket to change your life?
Many of our biggest obstacles are in our own minds. I’m not stranger to this and deal with it quite often myself. Is this blog good enough? Why would people ever want to read what I have to say? Who am I to build a site about Waikiki? These are just a few questions that occasionally cross my mind. It gets tiring to think like this and shows I need to continue to work on myself, but the best way to continue down the path is to work through it and get back into the zone where I forget about all the what ifs and focus on believing it’s possible.
If you learn to have an unwavering belief you will be able to accomplish your goals and you will be a success at whatever it is you’re shooting for. How do you learn this? By reaffirming everyday that you’re good enough, smart enough, and gosh darn it people like you! (if you can tell me where that quote came from I’ll backlink to you on Friday’s roundup 
). It’s not something you’re going to learn by simply reading this post, but by each day stepping towards your goals, reaffirming your beliefs, and taking action. Each step will concrete your belief just a little bit more as it becomes a reality. If you need someone to tell you you’re good enough, shoot me an email.
We’re all the same really, but those of us who have unwavering beliefs will win, because we constantly persist towards our goals as we believe they are possible. The world is just waiting for you to stand up and follow your unwavering beliefs. Take a lesson from Warren, and simply know that something will happen in your life.
My Unwavering Beliefs
I know this site will be successful, I know I’ll be a published shark photographer, I know I’ll be a performing pianist, and I know you can accomplish your dreams. These are some of my unwavering beliefs.
What have you always known? What are your unwavering beliefs?
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What amazing confidence. I would love to say that I have never doubted that I would become rich – but I am not that strong in myself. I have days where I just want to chuck everything in but I just keep thinking, ‘If I quit now, I will never know how close I really was to making it!’
Thanks for the inspiration!
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Ryan Reply:
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:45 pm
No worries Tom, I also waiver from time to time, but then give myself the ol kick in the butt of persistence… His mentality is very inspiring, I hope I’m as cool as him when I’m old.
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SonnyBrg Reply:
June 4th, 2010 at 6:05 pm
Old? Buffett’s only like 60-65 right?
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Ryan,
I found this post very inspirational and worthy of a second read. I agree will all you have said, the difficulty sometimes comes with those horrible negative thoughts.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Regards
Paul
Paul´s last blog ..Rocky Road
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Ryan Reply:
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:45 pm
Glad it was worth a second lookover… we are often our biggest obstacles, at least I find that to be true in my own life.
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Those are strong beliefs, good luck in achieving those goals.
As for me, I know I’ll run a marathon.
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Ryan Reply:
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:46 pm
Awesome, how’d you decide to attempt the marathon and when are you running it?
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There are days I k now I’ll make it and the other days, it’s not that I necessarily doubt myself, but my mind is clouded by stress.
I absolutely love that quote.
I have always known I’d leave “the pack” and make my own path.
I know I will “make it”, no matter what.
There, feels good!
Moon Hussain´s last blog ..My Massive Passive Income Brain Dump: What Do You Think?
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Ryan Reply:
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:47 pm
The “rat pack”? You are a bit different Moon
in a good way!
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Stuart Smalley from SNL. Even though I’m not a fan of Al Franken, the character is very funny.
It’s March 3rd, you should be at least 9.6% done with your monthly goal. Knowing you, I’d bet you are much further than that
Jeff´s last blog ..Net Worth – February 2010
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Ryan Reply:
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Very nice… backlink for you good sir!
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Warren Buffett isn’t one of the richest people in the world; he is one of the wealthiest people in the world. You totally wrote a post about that!!!
I, too, have always known that I am going to be “rich”. I’m not sure how I’m going to get there, but I’m taking small steps every day to make that a reality from taking control of my finances, to carving out a lucrative career path for myself. Next step, hopefully is b-school.
Maybe I’m not going be as rich as I’d like, but I know without a doubt, that I’m always going to be in a good place. Sure, I’d love more money and such, who wouldn’t? But I’m more than pleased with where I am in life because I worked hard to get here.
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Ryan Reply:
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:51 pm
Well Played! I will edit now…
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Warren Buffet is definitely one of those people who is just plain heads and shoulders above the rest financially. He’s a mutant or something with an extraordinary brain and will.
I have not always had an unwavering belief in myself. Not until the last few years. In my mind I have some catching up to do. But I also believe that if I give more than I expect back, that the finance part of it will take care of itself.
This requires work, effort, and concentration every day – and it’s not always easy, especially as you get later in life with a family and full time job. But it’s not impossible either. I’m glad there are examples of people who have found success in their lives, but at the end of the day, it becomes time to put up or shut up for myself and what I’m hoping to achieve.
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Ryan Reply:
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:51 pm
Which do you think is better… mutant, robot, or wizard??? hmmm
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Jeremy Johnson Reply:
March 3rd, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Now that would be a tough choice. Hmm, robots are the only ones that don’t have to sleep – I think they have an advantage there. Mutants and wizards would have to make up for it by using bursts of energy that outdid the robots longevity. But wizards will always be what I fall back on regardless. But this would make a great one of those -vs- things that people do on their websites.
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Hi,
I invited you a while back to be a guest post on The Bold Life. I rank 273,917 if you’re still interested in a guest post.
Tess
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Ryan Reply:
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:52 pm
I keep editing it cause I’m not happy with it, will get it to you this week, sorry for the delay
Thanks for following up!
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This post rings 100% true. You think you can, you can. You think you can’t, you are also right!
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Ryan Reply:
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:52 pm
I sure hope so… glad you agree!
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The other thing with Warren Buffett is he put what he said into practice from an incredibly young age.
Lots of people say they will be rich. Lots of kids, too. Warren believed it — and then he immediately did something about it. (He owned his first stock at age 11 or similar, and had loads of jobs!)
You’ve already made a start with the Waikiki site. You’re already ahead of 90% of the population who talk but don’t do!
Monevator´s last blog ..Buffett: Why the property bubble bursting was a good thing
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Ryan Reply:
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:54 pm
Can’t be action and experience, showing up is half the battle right?
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Wasn’t it Warren Buffet who made that comment? In life you always need a strong focus and a strong belief in yourself that your goals can be accomplish. I try to be realistic towards my goals to make sure this would be a life changing experience in a postive way. Take baby steps but at the same time be practical.
Arlene´s last blog ..Home Grown Business Tips
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Ryan Reply:
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:55 pm
Was that sarcasm? I think our goals become much more realistic when we break them down into things we can do each day to eventually achieve them, then they become a lot less overwhelming. Kind of like blogging, just one post a day, maybe 20 comments and it’ll eventually become successful. Thanks for commenting Arlene.
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I know one thing, and that is if I fail, it won’t be due to a lack of effort!
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Ryan Reply:
March 3rd, 2010 at 6:26 pm
I don’t doubt that at all!
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Was that sarcasm? Not at all! I just gave my own perspective and din’t you ask where a quote came from.
Arlene´s last blog ..Home Grown Business Tips
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Ryan Reply:
March 3rd, 2010 at 6:26 pm
Oh, lol, gotcha… I meant this quote:
“good enough, smart enough, and gosh darn it people like you!”
I was confused there for a minute!
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Warren Buffett is my Financial Hero #2 (Benjamin Franklin is my #1), in may ways Warren shadows Benjamin Franklin, even the mischief he got into. Basically, he thought outside of the box, but also walked outside of the box!
Seem like you are pursuing a similar path, but with style! We all wish you luck and are rooting for you!
Someday, you’ll have to post some of your pics of sharks… Maybe in 2 years, after things are flowing very nicely for you?
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Ryan Reply:
March 4th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
Lol, I will, hopefully even video! Working on building the foundation for that at the moment…
How’d you choose ol Ben as your financial hero #1?
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The power of our thoughts is a point some don’t take very seriously and should.
It becomes easier and more natural to think a certain way the longer we do. One day at a time people. Sometimes it’s even one hour at a time for me.
We will do what we set our hearts and minds to.
Meghan Fife´s last blog ..The Files
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Ryan Reply:
March 4th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
A lot of productivity coaches I’ve read even recommend charting your progress every fifteen minutes to stay accountable throughout the day… best way to eat an elephant – one bite at a time.
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The power of positive thinking (and , I’m sure, plenty of hard work and dedication).
I know I will finish paying off our credit card debt in the next few months.
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Ryan Reply:
March 4th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Good luck! That’ll be a great feeling.
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that i will be greatly successful. i have always felt in in my bones and now i see things aligning to this
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Ryan Reply:
March 4th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
What does greatly successful mean to you kenyantykoon?
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It IS amazing what we are capable of when we put our mind to it. Why is the fear of failure such a deterrent?
Jason @ MyMoneyMinute´s last blog ..Wine On A Budget: Oak Creek
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Ryan Reply:
March 4th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
Because we’ve been trained that way… I often find fear of regret more powerful than fear of failure so maybe we can harness fear to our own advantage.
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Ryan, thanks for your post. If we don’t believe in ourselves, who will?
Where’s today’s post btw??
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Ryan Reply:
March 4th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
Lol, got a bit busy yesterday so had to push it out til this afternoon…
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I love this post! My biggest challenge in many things has been myself. I have daily affirmations that I read and a vision board up to help me keep my goals and dreams before me. I also know: faith without works is dead! So in addition to reading & believing…I make some sort of step toward the goal/dream. Every day I ask myself, am I doing anything to be a step closer to my goal?
LenciB´s last blog ..March 2010 Goals
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Ryan Reply:
March 4th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
You’re right about action… even if you don’t fully plan your actions they’ll at least get the ball rolling and you can adjust as you go… thinking alone won’t accomplish anything. In fact… too much of it might drive you crazy!
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If there is one thing that I have learned is that wealth begins with the proper state of mind. We don’t notice how well our minds create the lives that we live. What we think about, creates the focus for our minds to make that happen.
When Warren Buffett says that he always knew he was going to be rich and didn’t doubt it for a minute, shows us just how our thoughts and beliefs lead to the actions we take to achieve the desired results we want.
Kristine´s last blog ..Limitations to College Savings Plans
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Ryan Reply:
March 4th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
Yup, he’s an extreme example of what our minds can do when focused on the same outcome for a long period of time. His situation is the magnified version of his mind.
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Many years ago I began reading a lot of the self-help books and picked up (Zig Zigglar maybe?) the concept of PMA. No, not PMS, PMA- Positive Mental Attitude. During those early years of my career I accomplished more and went further than anyone believed. Due to a couple significant negative experiences including an unexpected divorce I lost faith in possibility. It took years to regain that inner spirit but after having it, losing it and regaining it I cannot agree more. You truly can accomplish what you set your mind to. It may not be easy but it is possible!
Great job writing Ryan!
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Ryan Reply:
March 5th, 2010 at 12:23 am
I find this to often be the hardest hurdle to overcome, and can see where you’re coming from. Some days I’m bursting with energy and others I wonder… I’ve also noticed the more I focus on what everyone else is doing the more I start to doubt what I’m doing… A low information diet works best for me.
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My question is it really unwavering belief? Or is it know how to and being able to change or even erase doubt when it pops up?
Evolution Of Wealth´s last blog ..7 Disability Insurance Add-on Features
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Hey Ryan,
I’ve read this post over and over. this should be the 6 time i’m reading the post. So, today i decided to leave a note
For me, i am who i know i am. I know i am rich and wealthy, i presently have all i need, thanks to my mindset. The greatest attractive force on earth is the force generated by our thoughts. And with this mindset, i don’t know what could make me average. Focus and determination is my thing
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THis is a great article. I always had this kind of feeling that I would be successful one day. Seems like these idea somewhere fit into me. Great man. keep it up.
I would love to read more articles.
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What I find the most challenging is to have unwavering beliefs but also create a backup plan. I believe in the universal effect of positive thoughts and energy. But I’m also programmed to think, “what if”.
A great example is my unemployment hearing. I knew in my heart that I would win, but created a backup plan, just in case. You’re right, we can be our own enemy.
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Allow me add a couple other quotes that I like:
1. “Life is too short to be small.” – Benjamin Disraeli
2. “The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable man persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.” – George Bernard Shaw, Maxims for Revolutionists.
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IT’S ALL TRUE THE LAW OF ATTRACTION IS KEY AND WORKS… BELIEF IS ESSENTIAL AT ALL TIMES, AND THAT IS FOLLOWED BY ACTION. YOU GOTTA ACT FOR IT TO BECOME A REALITY. AWESOME POST MAN.
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“The crazy are the ones who dream, who strive, and who challenge themselves everyday to work towards making their visions a reality. They take the road less traveled, take the leap, and blindly follow their instincts. To those who follow the straight and narrow, they are out of their minds.”
I love this quote, would I be able to use it on my blog and link your name back to here? Just love it!
You know I just recently came across my belief.
I know without a doubt that I am going to have a successful online business, surrounded by creative, imaginative, witty people, that want to build a great fun loving site, where everyone is embraced for who they are
Girl Startup´s last blog ..What I learnt from starting an online business that I was not passionate about.
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Well, this posts really impressed me. I’m new to this blog, but your articles are awesome!!! Very inspiring! Thanks!
I know I will achieve my goals! And I wish YOU success either with your dreams!
Roman Soluk´s last blog ..Music and its impact on our life
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Very nice posting… I hope you will be successful
Kharim´s last blog ..Blogging Your Way To Success
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Hi Ryan,
I wish I could say that my belief in myself was unwavering, but it has been through some pretty tough challenges over the years! I find that the best way to keep this belief is to read/hear motivational stuff like this. A great source for such inspirational writing is http://theartofmanliness.com (despite the name there are many posts of use to both men and women).
Neil´s last blog ..Solve Your Debt Problem – Talk About It
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