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5 Principles For A Wealthy & Happy Life (Loving Memory Of Bob Proctor) EP 1227

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Feb 11, 2022

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Bob Proctor

Bob Proctor, a renowned entrepreneur and best-selling author, leaves a lasting legacy in the realm of personal development. In this heartfelt tribute, he shares profound insights on building real wealth and finding control in chaos. Listeners learn to overcome self-doubt, embrace abundance, and invest in personal growth. Proctor emphasizes the significance of confronting fears, adapting to adversity, and the transformative power of consistent habits. His message encourages everyone to reprogram their mindset for a prosperous future, ensuring his inspirational teachings endure.

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ANECDOTE

From Cleaner to Entrepreneur

Bob Proctor increased his income drastically by hiring others to clean offices instead of cleaning them himself.
This illustrates the principle of leveraging other people's time and skills to build wealth.

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ADVICE

Path to Financial Freedom

Study personal development and learn from wealthy mentors to improve your financial situation.
Wealthy individuals diversify their income streams instead of relying on a single source.

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INSIGHT

Those Who Pay, Pay Attention

Investing in personal development requires commitment and attention.
Proctor's aunt and uncle's experience highlights the value of paying for knowledge.

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A Tribute to a Legacy of Inspiration

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Transformative Wealth Strategies

04:32 • 6min

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Breaking the Cycle of Financial Struggle through Self-Awareness

10:30 • 3min

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Investing in Yourself for Growth

13:48 • 8min

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Overcoming Fear and Embracing Abundance

22:01 • 4min

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Embracing Fear and Cultivating Growth

26:00 • 19min

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Adapting to Adversity and Thriving in Business

45:16 • 3min

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Habits of Success and Personal Growth

48:24 • 17min

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Manifesting Goals and Wellness

01:05:42 • 4min

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Reprogramming for a Prosperous Future

01:09:30 • 21min

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Embracing Growth and Innovation

01:30:31 • 20min

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A Tribute to Legacy and Continuous Learning

01:50:04 • 4min

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Today’s episode is to honor my good friend Bob Proctor who passed away on February 4th 2022. He was an entrepreneur, best-selling author, lecturer, and one of the greatest minds in the personal development field. He was also a friend of mine. To honor his life and legacy, I wanted to bring together some of the best moments from my conversations with him. I had the opportunity to interview him 3 different times, and we were setting up our 4th interview just a few weeks ago. Bob was showing up every day to do the work he felt called to do up until the end, which is incredibly inspiring. I had previously asked him what he thought about death and if he was afraid of it. He shared that he wasn’t afraid of death and although you’ve left your physical being, your spiritual being is omnipresent. Bob’s memory will live on in his books, speeches, interviews and all the personal ways he transformed our lives.

In this episode Bob shares how he thought about building real wealth, how to find control in the middle of chaos, how to overcome self-doubt, how to thrive in your life, how to prime your imagination and so much more!

For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1227

Bob's previous episodes:

www.lewishowes.com/835

www.lewishowes.com/950

www.lewishowes.com/1090

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