All posts by Monty Campbell

Are People With A High IQ More Successful? The Surprising Answer

15th March 2014 . 6 Comments

We have a tendency to believe that the best predictor of future success is a high IQ. After all, some of the world’s most successful people are indeed very smart. However, for as many smart successful people as there are, there’s an equal number of smart people who have underachieved. This begs the question – […]


The Advantage Of Being An Underdog

8th March 2014 . 3 Comments

“Now, if you know what you’re worth, then go out and get what you’re worth. But you gotta be willing to take the hit, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you are because of him, or her, or anybody. Cowards do that and that ain’t you. You’re better than that!”–Sylvester Stallone, Rocky Due […]


The Opposite Of Success Is Not Failure

1st March 2014 . 0 Comments

“What is easy to do is also easy not to do.” This is one of my favorite Jim Rohn quotes. I also think it may be one of his most misunderstood ideas. When I’m asked for the “secret to success” the answer I often give is very simple – do the things that others won’t… […]


How Bad Do You Want To Succeed?

22nd February 2014 . 1 Comments

Ask yourself, how bad do you want to succeed? If you ask most people if they want to be successful, you will get an enthusiastic “Yes!” for an answer. But if you then ask them what they are willing to sacrifice, suffer, or give up for success, you will see that enthusiasm fade.   Some […]


Are You Too Busy To Become Financially Free?

15th February 2014 . 1 Comments

Most people are on a treadmill. They make income at their jobs and then they spend it. There isn’t much left. Since their spending depends on their income, they are eager to increase their income at every opportunity. Here’s what successful people know – it’s capital that counts, not income. Successful people know that in […]


Are Bad Habits Contagious?

1st February 2014 . 4 Comments

“Your income will be the average income of your five closest friends.” -Jim Rohn One of the greatest needs is that of association. We have a deep need to be accepted and to belong. Once we belong, we tend to assume the habits of those around us. This can be good or bad, depending on […]


The $7 Million Couch

25th January 2014 . 3 Comments

What if your spouse told you that they wanted to spend $7 million dollars on a couch? Warren Buffett is said to have had a disagreement with his late wife Suzy about her plan to spend $20,000 to renovate their home. Did he disagree with Suzy that their house needed some freshening-up? Probably not. Given […]


Is Your Money Thermostat Stuck On Comfortable?

18th January 2014 . 3 Comments

A man went to visit his friend, an old farmer. When he arrived at the farm, he noticed one of the farmer’s dogs lying on the ground and he could tell that the dog was bothered by something.  Whatever was irritating the dog was causing him to bark and whine constantly. After a few minutes, […]