Great wealth
for little or no effort, free money, quick returns, overnight success, zero
risk, risk free, GUARANTEED! This is the rhetoric of the magic silver bullet
syndrome. The one consistent behavior trait that supersedes even cynicism and
skepticism is the belief that one can get rich quick. This has long been the
implied promise in all scams, frauds and predatory sales tactics.
When you
grasp a very simple concept you can let go of this tragically destructive
belief pattern. In fact the ability to be inoculated and insulated against
scams, fraud and predatory sales tactics is built upon a foundation of
behavioral change. The ability to change any behavior pattern relies on the
foundational change of a belief. Many times beliefs become deeply ingrained and
as such are sub-conscious triggers which we are unaware of. When these triggers
are launched the results are a pre-ordained decision-making process which has
been built upon the underlying beliefs about any pertinent information.
The simple
truth is if you believe the sky is black then you will make all your decisions
based upon this information, regardless of the fact that the sky is blue. You
ultimately see what you believe and therefore the sky is black and no amount of
evidence will shake this ingrained belief. The old adage goes I’ll believe it when I see
it, but the truth is I’ll see it when I believe it. Now, of course this is a
very extreme example but it highlights how the sub-conscious process works.
Beliefs
about money are just as extreme, every individual has developed certain beliefs
about money and all their financial decisions are made based upon their
beliefs. If you have been ordained to believe that “money is the root of all
evil” and to be wealthy would be destructive then you are repelling money on a
daily basis and all you decisions are made with this simple belief driving your
sub-conscious mechanisms.
With this
awareness you can now understand the common urge to find quick money and find
shortcuts to success. On a conscious basis the vast majority of individuals
want to believe that there is a magic silver bullet that will take care of all
your needs and get you out of any difficulties. It is simply a natural mindset
to feel comfortable with the chance to win the lottery and have all the
problems melt away. Of course the statistical probability of winning the lottery
is just a tad above zero, but the chance is the addiction. We are addicted to
chance. We want to believe and we want to win with no sacrifice, no risk and
want a guarantee that if we fail we came be made whole immediately.
The reality
is there is no winning without work, there is no success without sacrifice and
there are no guarantees in life. One of the greatest tools in a scam artist’s
tool bag is the impression that there are guarantees and there are risk free
opportunities to become immensely rich and have everything you ever dreamed of.
This fantasy is portrayed time and again in every commercial venture you are
exposed to. It is played out emotionally in scams, fraud and predatory sales
tactics though.
So what is
the simple answer to this tragically destructive belief? Here it is:
There is no such
thing as a magic silver bullet!
The magic
silver bullet in any deal, opportunity, marketing proposals etc… doesn’t exist.
Debating
interplanetary aliens, Big Foot, the Loch Ness Monster and the many other real
or unreal is good for scientific and intellectual debate none of these beliefs
directly endanger your financial future. (Unless of course the scam or fraud is
driven around a space trip or a big foot excursion).
The
existence of a magic silver bullet keeps scams and fraud alive and well. When
you give up this one belief and accept that success is possible through a
structured work ethic, great financial results can be had through the use of
solid due diligence, intelligent use of time, capital, and rate of return you
can eradicate the magic silver bullet myth. That financial success can be had
through the oversight of risk profiles and how risk relates to return and how
growth expands when risk, return and chance are properly executed. When you
remove the magic silver bullet you can think logically and rationally. You can
attach your emotional connections to the elements of your life that require
strong emotional support. Money is simply a concept it is not a living
breathing organism and it does not have any emotional value. Unfortunately most
people have attached an emotional value to money and it is this emotionally
driven impact that gets in the way of making smart decisions about money. Money
can be an ally or a great misery. The choice is up to the individual.
Repeat after
me: “There is no magic silver bullet”
Karl Schilling
The Advocacy Network
321-250-1445 O
321-947-3220 C
Skype: karl.schilling5
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