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A Secret of Self Taught Millionaire’s

A Secret To Millionaire Status


A Secret to Self Taught Millionaires from Tony Teegarden on Vimeo.
You’ll learn about me that I’m all about self education. I’ve only graduated high school and a C student at that.

I learned early on I could say “I am smart” or “I is a millionaire.” lol

Now not taking away from education and how important it is let me define a very serious issue with you before I get to this secret.

A scary statistic I learned actually stated that over 67% of people that graduated high school never read another book?!

Holy crap! No wonder there are so many issues with the economy going on.

Leaders are readers! When hardly anyone is reading hardly anyone is leading!

Here’s my 1 Million Dollar question for the day:

What books are you reading right now? (Yes I really want to know)

I spent a day with a bunch of prospects for my network marketing business and asked all of them what books they were currently reading.

Want to know something amazing? 60% of the them weren’t reading anything!

The other 37% were reading junk, (mysteries or novels) another 2% were actually reading something related to their current job field, and 1% was reading something pertaining to personal development!

Folks it’s not what goes on on the outside of us that determines our successes, it’s what goes on on the inside of us that determines our outside results!

One way to determine what goes on on your inside is to program yourself with what you read! If you read junk, or don’t read at all there isn’t much programming going on!

“No new thoughts only make way for old thoughts, habits & results.“-Me

The Millionaire Secret

So let me introduce you to Chris.

I met Chris last night and I had to catch it on video just for you. This guy gets the secret to being a self taught millionaire.

The video rocks and is from one of my internet marketing meet up groups here in Tampa. It shows you how important it is to invest in your own education. Notice what he reads and listens to.

If you get it like Chris does let me know. Give me hope that we’re the 1 to 2% that are leaders who are readers!

Oh and by the way, Chris created a serious 5 figure income in just a few months from what you see here, and I’m not just talking about $10,000 either!

Oh and by the way you’ll see my friend Ryan in the back ground pulling some shenanigans. He’s not doing that to be funny but because of something he found out about me on youtube. I’ll be posting about that real soon. 😉

Now go watch the video!

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Filed Under: Learning New Life Skills Tagged With: reading personal development, self taught millionaires

Comments

  1. Nicholas Ho says

    February 11, 2009 at 4:47 pm

    Nice blog. Great post. Keep it up!

    You can learn more about me at http://budurl.com/tsvw

    Nicholas Ho’s last blog post..4 Simple Landing Page Success Tips

  2. Nicholas Ho says

    February 11, 2009 at 4:47 pm

    Nice blog. Great post. Keep it up!

    You can learn more about me at http://budurl.com/tsvw

    Nicholas Ho’s last blog post..4 Simple Landing Page Success Tips

  3. Julia Gorzka says

    February 11, 2009 at 5:01 pm

    Nice job sharing the info from last night’s meetup. I’m currently in the middle of 2 spiritual development books – The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle & Soul Revolution by John Burke. Just finished Groundswell by Charlene Li & Josh Bernoff – a must read to learn more and understand the power of social media for marketers.

    From last nights recommendations, on my list of books to buy next are the Ogilvy book and Dan Kennedy’s The Ultimate Sales Letter.

    Julia Gorzka’s last blog post..Anyone using Google Latitude?

  4. Julia Gorzka says

    February 11, 2009 at 5:01 pm

    Nice job sharing the info from last night’s meetup. I’m currently in the middle of 2 spiritual development books – The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle & Soul Revolution by John Burke. Just finished Groundswell by Charlene Li & Josh Bernoff – a must read to learn more and understand the power of social media for marketers.

    From last nights recommendations, on my list of books to buy next are the Ogilvy book and Dan Kennedy’s The Ultimate Sales Letter.

    Julia Gorzka’s last blog post..Anyone using Google Latitude?

  5. tony says

    February 11, 2009 at 5:09 pm

    Julia,
    Thank you for your feedback,sharing what you’re reading and your kind words! I really liked your http://www.brandtampa.com!

    Those are great books you’re reading! I just finished A New Earth myself. I will go pick up Soul Revolution as well as the Groundswell! (I’m all about the social media)

    Looking forward to seeing you at the next event! What a blast it was!

  6. tony says

    February 11, 2009 at 5:09 pm

    Julia,
    Thank you for your feedback,sharing what you’re reading and your kind words! I really liked your http://www.brandtampa.com!

    Those are great books you’re reading! I just finished A New Earth myself. I will go pick up Soul Revolution as well as the Groundswell! (I’m all about the social media)

    Looking forward to seeing you at the next event! What a blast it was!

  7. Mike says

    February 11, 2009 at 11:19 pm

    Right now, I’m reading The Yankees Years by Joe Torre, but hey it has to do with one of my blogs. I’m also reading What Color Is Your Parachute. Not because I’m looking for a job, more looking for a direction.

    Also, wish I had gone to last nights meetup. Hope to meet everyone next month.

    Mike’s last blog post..My Two Cents About The A-Rod Admission

  8. Mike says

    February 11, 2009 at 11:19 pm

    Right now, I’m reading The Yankees Years by Joe Torre, but hey it has to do with one of my blogs. I’m also reading What Color Is Your Parachute. Not because I’m looking for a job, more looking for a direction.

    Also, wish I had gone to last nights meetup. Hope to meet everyone next month.

    Mike’s last blog post..My Two Cents About The A-Rod Admission

  9. Chris Blackerby says

    February 12, 2009 at 3:47 am

    Sweet – I’m famous!

    Cool to see it online like that.

    Funny thing is, it didn’t actually feel like I had read/listened to that much until I listed it all out.

    I actually felt a bit silly bringing all my stuff in there but I thought it would make a good topic of conversation.

  10. Chris Blackerby says

    February 12, 2009 at 3:47 am

    Sweet – I’m famous!

    Cool to see it online like that.

    Funny thing is, it didn’t actually feel like I had read/listened to that much until I listed it all out.

    I actually felt a bit silly bringing all my stuff in there but I thought it would make a good topic of conversation.

  11. tony says

    February 12, 2009 at 2:22 pm

    Mike thanks for sharing! Looking for direction is a great sign of awareness and I’m excited for you. (I’m familiar with the Parachute book)

    I appreciate your participation and look forward to seeing you at the next meet up!

  12. tony says

    February 12, 2009 at 2:22 pm

    Mike thanks for sharing! Looking for direction is a great sign of awareness and I’m excited for you. (I’m familiar with the Parachute book)

    I appreciate your participation and look forward to seeing you at the next meet up!

  13. tony says

    February 12, 2009 at 2:24 pm

    HAHA! You’ve been officially made famous man. Put out your Guru product now and you’re done lol j/k.

    Glad you dig it and I’m glad you overcame your feeling silly and brought it all in. I thought it was way cool (Hence why I shot the vid!)

    You actually gave me a great idea for my blog as far as interviewing peeps and seeing what are they reading/listening to right now. I think it’s super important that people realize what you did, is exactly what all successful people do! Educate and take action!

    Thanks bro and I’ll see you at the next event!

  14. tony says

    February 12, 2009 at 2:24 pm

    HAHA! You’ve been officially made famous man. Put out your Guru product now and you’re done lol j/k.

    Glad you dig it and I’m glad you overcame your feeling silly and brought it all in. I thought it was way cool (Hence why I shot the vid!)

    You actually gave me a great idea for my blog as far as interviewing peeps and seeing what are they reading/listening to right now. I think it’s super important that people realize what you did, is exactly what all successful people do! Educate and take action!

    Thanks bro and I’ll see you at the next event!

  15. Evan says

    February 14, 2009 at 2:45 am

    At the moment two biographies – one of John Fowles and the other of Kahlil Gibran.

    Also Marketing Without Money by Lyons and de Bono (puts Seth Godin in the shade!)

    Evan’s last blog post..Belief, Certainty and Agreement

  16. Evan says

    February 14, 2009 at 2:45 am

    At the moment two biographies – one of John Fowles and the other of Kahlil Gibran.

    Also Marketing Without Money by Lyons and de Bono (puts Seth Godin in the shade!)

    Evan’s last blog post..Belief, Certainty and Agreement

  17. Tony Teegarden says

    February 14, 2009 at 12:28 pm

    Thanks for your feedback Evan and sharing your reads. I’m definitely going to have to pick up the book Marketing Without Money! Thanks for sharing my Aussie friend!

  18. Tony Teegarden says

    February 14, 2009 at 12:28 pm

    Thanks for your feedback Evan and sharing your reads. I’m definitely going to have to pick up the book Marketing Without Money! Thanks for sharing my Aussie friend!

  19. dean hunt says

    September 23, 2009 at 9:46 pm

    Outrageous Advertising my my good friend Bill Glazer, and Gravitational marketing from my good friends Jimmy and Travis.

    Crikey, this just became a name drop. sorry.

    Loving your site Tony.

    Dean

  20. dean hunt says

    September 23, 2009 at 9:46 pm

    Outrageous Advertising my my good friend Bill Glazer, and Gravitational marketing from my good friends Jimmy and Travis.

    Crikey, this just became a name drop. sorry.

    Loving your site Tony.

    Dean

  21. tony says

    September 24, 2009 at 1:48 am

    Thanks for the “Name Drops” Dean! I think in this particular post I asked for name drops so it’s all good 😉 I’m actually reading a few new books: “Why We Talk” and “The Power Of Cult Branding” both by Bolivar J. Bueno as well as “Free to Love Free to Heal” by David Simon M.D. and also “Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind” by Shunryu Suzuki…Hmm i think i dropped more names than you 😉 Seriously, I’m glad you’re digging the site!

  22. tony says

    September 24, 2009 at 1:48 am

    Thanks for the “Name Drops” Dean! I think in this particular post I asked for name drops so it’s all good 😉 I’m actually reading a few new books: “Why We Talk” and “The Power Of Cult Branding” both by Bolivar J. Bueno as well as “Free to Love Free to Heal” by David Simon M.D. and also “Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind” by Shunryu Suzuki…Hmm i think i dropped more names than you 😉 Seriously, I’m glad you’re digging the site!

  23. Therese Miu says

    December 14, 2009 at 5:59 pm

    Hi Tony, I just finished Zero Limits: The Secret Hawaiian System for Wealth, Health, Peace, and More
    Crush it by Gary Vaynerchuck, I re-read The Monk who sold his ferrari by Robin Sharma, The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida. I am currently reading a marketing book called “The Power of Who”, And for Christmas Holiday will be reading “The Conspiracy of the Rich” by Robert Kiyosaki.
    How about you?

  24. Therese Miu says

    December 14, 2009 at 5:59 pm

    Hi Tony, I just finished Zero Limits: The Secret Hawaiian System for Wealth, Health, Peace, and More
    Crush it by Gary Vaynerchuck, I re-read The Monk who sold his ferrari by Robin Sharma, The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida. I am currently reading a marketing book called “The Power of Who”, And for Christmas Holiday will be reading “The Conspiracy of the Rich” by Robert Kiyosaki.
    How about you?

  25. Tony Teegarden says

    December 14, 2009 at 6:45 pm

    Outstanding list of books Therese!! No wonder you and I seem to be on a similar journey. We’re reading the same things!

    Zero Limits was AMAZING
    Crush It Got me stoked about building my brand!
    The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari-I’m so about this 😉
    The Way of the Superior Man-Outstanding

    Myself, I’m currently reading
    “The Conspiracy of the Rich”
    “Rich Dads Guide to Buying Gold & Silver.” Both are a MUST read!
    Why We Talk (Again)
    Living the Wisdom Of The Tao (Wayne Dyer)
    Yes by Robert Cialdini (Again)
    Illusions-The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah
    The Disappearance of The Universe

    I just finished up Hardcore Zen
    Zen Mind Beginners Mind
    Free to Love Free To Heal (David Simon)
    My Unfinished Business (Dan Kennedy)

    ::whew:: Amazing how much you can read when you don’t watch TV lol.

    Thank you for stopping by and sharing!

  26. Tony Teegarden says

    December 14, 2009 at 6:45 pm

    Outstanding list of books Therese!! No wonder you and I seem to be on a similar journey. We’re reading the same things!

    Zero Limits was AMAZING
    Crush It Got me stoked about building my brand!
    The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari-I’m so about this 😉
    The Way of the Superior Man-Outstanding

    Myself, I’m currently reading
    “The Conspiracy of the Rich”
    “Rich Dads Guide to Buying Gold & Silver.” Both are a MUST read!
    Why We Talk (Again)
    Living the Wisdom Of The Tao (Wayne Dyer)
    Yes by Robert Cialdini (Again)
    Illusions-The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah
    The Disappearance of The Universe

    I just finished up Hardcore Zen
    Zen Mind Beginners Mind
    Free to Love Free To Heal (David Simon)
    My Unfinished Business (Dan Kennedy)

    ::whew:: Amazing how much you can read when you don’t watch TV lol.

    Thank you for stopping by and sharing!

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