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Profit Hunting in Argentina's Fertile Ground
If you like the idea of owning property in exotic places, you should check out Argentina.
Several business friends and I bought three apartment buildings in Argentina a few years ago. They were bought during a time when the Argentinean economy was weak and real estate prices had tumbled. Since then, they have rebounded nicely.
As Bill Bonner says in Daily Reckoning.
"In Buenos Aires, capital of the fiery dance, property prices in the best areas are no longer sizzling, but they are still a tenth of comparable prices in Paris or London ... and in the more bohemian neighborhoods, bargains can still be had.
"And there are many other possibilities. With the mushrooming of Chinese demand for wood, Argentinean hardwoods, which grow nearly 65% faster than hardwoods here and re-sprout on their own after harvesting, look like they might make a recession-proof investment.
"Or there is bargain wine 'terroir' close to Mendoza, Patagonian ski country bungalows, or in nearby Uruguay, the glamorous beaches of Punta del Este, the Latin Monte Carlo, to choose from. With the peso still weak as the country pulls itself out of a slump - 'briskly,' according to Credit Suisse - your money might be more secure south of the Rio de la Plata than north of the Rio Grande.
"We offer no guarantees, but for some time now, Argentina has been of interest to us."
Bill has been down there several times to look at and purchase property. So has Porter Stansberry and Doug Casey. I couldn't join them on their last trip, but I'm thinking about going down with Barbara Periello, Director of Agora Travel, who is leading a 12-day tour of Argentina and Uruguay.
The trip, scheduled for April 8-19, 2006, will be an extremely high-access and exclusive program. Barbara has chartered a private plane to ferry 16 participants to the far corners of Argentina and Uruguay quickly, efficiently, and comfortably. And in each destination, you'll meet with contacts on the ground who will introduce you to Buenos Aires apartment bargains ... timber and vineyard opportunities ... Patagonia's lake vacation properties ... Uruguay beachfront ... and more.
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- Michael Masterson
"The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes of mind."
- William James
Why Success Is a Science
By James Arthur Ray
In his best-selling book Automatic Wealth, Michael Masterson devoted an entire chapter to the importance of developing wealthy habits. One of the things he said: "There is no one way to become rich. But there are a number of habits that some people develop that give them an almost supernatural ability to earn money and build wealth." He then went on to discuss eight things that successful wealth builders do - eight habits that they have in common.
You've probably observed that people who are highly successful at any skill - not only wealth building - achieve their results by doing "certain things in a certain way." Add to this the scientific fact that "like causes produce like effects" - and one thing becomes clear: If you and I consistently employ the same thought processes and actions as these highly successful individuals, we will produce similar results.
This is why success is an absolute science. If you apply the principles (thoughts and actions) of peak performers, you will accelerate your results far beyond your current level of achievement. Put it to the test.
In his book Psychocybernetics, Dr. Maxwell Maltz talks about our daily actions being a direct result of our habits. Since your actions are the cause of your results, it is fair to assume that your habits are what ultimately create the results you obtain. Habits are the things you and I do naturally and automatically, without thinking. Most of these habits were formed at a very early age and are now collected in your unconscious mind. According to Maltz, if you want to change your results, you must begin to form new habits.
Your current thinking regarding your abilities, your product, and your industry is habitual. It is buried in your unconscious mind, and it drives your behavior on a daily basis. Many times, this mindset is limiting, because it has as its foundation things said by a parent, teacher, coach, etc. that were intended to protect us from disappointment ... but are actually disempowering. Things like: "Be realistic," "Don't expect too much," and "Life is hard."
To reverse this negative mindset and build the habits of a top performer, start by taking these four first steps:
1. Set a clear and measurable goal.
Make it a goal that you are excited about accomplishing. The human spirit will not invest itself in mediocrity - so if you want to succeed in overcoming limiting habits, your goal must create passion in you!
When you set your goal, keep two other important things in mind: It must be specific ... and it must be measurable. Instead of "I want to make more money," write, "I am earning a minimum of $70,000 per year." This way, you will know exactly when you have accomplished the goal.
2. Write your goal in the present tense.
Notice that in the above example, the goal is in the present tense: "I am earning a minimum of $70,000 per year." There's a reason for doing this. It will cause you to fully associate with the achievement of your goal. Your unconscious mind is totally deductive, and, therefore it accepts anything that your conscious mind gives it without question. Consequently, correct phrasing is imperative. Instead of "I want to earn $70,000 per year," write your goal as if you have already achieved it.
3. Write your goal every single day, carry it with you everywhere you go, and read it as often as possible.
Remember, you are developing habits of the highly successful - ways of thinking and acting that are new to you. So don't think that this step is redundant. Realize that it has taken years to develop your current limiting mindset - and it will take concentrated effort to replace it.
4. Take action and make daily decisions with your goal in mind.
For example, you might ask yourself the question: "What decision would I make right now or what action would I take right now as a $70,000 income earner?" Answer the question - and act! If you act based upon your current status, you will continue to create your current results.
Any time you experience frustration with these action steps, realize that it is caused by your old mental "programming" trying to push you back into old behaviors. Don't give in! The mark of a master achiever is a person who has the ability to give himself a command - and follow it.
[Ed. Note: James Arthur Ray, a leading expert on the psychology of success, has devoted his life to helping ordinary people lead extraordinary lives. Recently, James put together an enormous package titled "Focusing on the Science of Success." If you are ready to transform your life, here's how you can try out this program for 30 days.
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Today's Action Plan
James Ray is right. If you want to succeed in your career or your life, you have to "deprogram" your mind of limitations.
Of course, as Michael Masterson often points out, changing your thinking alone is not enough. If you truly want to succeed, you've also got to modify your behavior. And that means taking positive action toward your goals.
Make a promise to yourself today that you're going to set realistic objectives, find others who have already achieved those goals - and then imitate the actions that have led them to success.
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Reader Feedback: The Basic Rules for Doing Business in China
[Note From Michael Masterson: After reading the article I wrote about doing business overseas - and especially in China - Andrew Carpenter sent me the following e-mail. Andy, an expert in the Chinese marketplace, is the Founder/Editor of The China Club newsletter.]
I dislike PowerPoint, but it's ubiquitous and familiar to investors. As part of my day one, "in-country" introduction to China, I blast though a 10-slide presentation. It takes me less than 20 minutes to complete.
It's mostly skimming-the-cream BS, except for this one slide. Its points are refrained throughout a China tour.
BASIC RULES FOR DOING BUSINESS IN CHINA
Rule 1: Everything is possible.
Rule 2: Nothing is easy.
Rule 3: Western business logic may not always apply.
Rule 4: It's a fun project if there's no deadline.
Rule 5: If you persist - it will come to you eventually.
Rule 6: "You don't know China" means they disagree.
Rule 7: "New regulations" means they've found a way to avoid something.
Rule 8: "International regulations" means they are mad at you.
Rule 9: "Basically, no problem" means Big Problem.
Rule 10: When you feel optimistic - remember Rule #2.
Rule 11: When you feel pessimistic - remember Rule #1.
- Andrew Carpenter
The China Club
2 Surefire Strategies to Help You Stick to Your Exercise Plan
Have you ever started an exercise program and then quit after just a few days or a couple of weeks? Well, you're not alone. Just about everyone has done the same thing at some point. That's why I was interested in an article I found on the Men's Health website, "20 Ways to Stick to Your Workout." Here are two ideas from that article that have also worked for me:
1. Sign up for a road race or a competition.
If you want to add some meaning to your workouts, find an event you enjoy and train to compete in it. Whether it's martial arts, or running, or a tennis or volleyball tournament, your future commitment will be a strong motivator. Just be sure to have fun with it too. Competition doesn't have to be dead serious.
2. Make a "friendly wager."
Find someone else who wants to get in shape and make a bet regarding who can achieve a measurable goal first. If you can't find someone who wants to challenge you, tell a friend that you will pay him a certain amount of money (enough to hurt a bit) if you don't meet your objective in a certain amount of time. I promise, you'll think twice before plopping down on the couch.
- Jon Herring
It's Good to Know: How to Take Better Photos, Part 3
For the past two days [Message #1657 and Message #1658], we've been giving you ideas on how to take better photos. To finish up this series, here are two more tips from the Board of Advisors for AWAI's new home-study program "Turn Your Pictures Into Cash".
We are tempted to put the subject matter of our photos "front and center." But try moving your point of interest - be it the horizon, a tree, building, person, animal, rock, mountain, or whatever - up or down from the center, or to the left or right of the center. Or do both.
Imagine a tic-tac-toe grid, dividing your image in thirds. Try to place your subject close to the point where two of the gridlines would intersect. In photography, this is called the "Rule of Thirds."
The longer your lens and the further you zoom it, the more susceptible your pictures are to "camera shake." If you're using a shutter speed slower than 1 over your lens length, even the slightest vibration or movement can blur the shot. So either break out the tripod or simply rest your camera on a nearby bench, wall, trash can, you name it. The idea here is to steady your camera in order to avoid the vibration that comes from holding it.
[Ed. Note: Find out more about AWAI's home-study photography program here: http://www.thephotographerslife.com/etr. Or join them in Bermuda for their next live event:www.thephotographerslife.com/bermuda/etr.
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Setting Goals --And Sticking To Them - Will Help You Achieve Financial Independence
Don’t take our word for it. That’s the headline from an AP article than ran in hundreds of newspapers across the nation last week.
"This is definitely the time of year to get things started," was how Barry Armstrong, a Boston financial planner with Woodbury Financial Services put it.
"For some people, it's a bitter message. There are things that you don't like doing. But they have to be done."
Former waitress Pamela Newman went from hand-to-mouth living to owning two condominiums in the San Diego area. What did it take? Resolve.
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Word
to the Wise: Tenebrous
"Tenebrous" (TEN-uh-brus) is another way of saying dark or gloomy. The word is derived from the Latin "tenebrae" ("darkness").
Example (as used by Douglas Kennedy in an article in the Independent): "And lurking behind our every move is the knowledge of our own mortality. It gives life its edgy disquiet, its tenebrous underside."
