I just got back from a massive weekend in Sydney.
No it's not what you are thinking, my party days are over, I was at the Global Real Estate Investor seminar.
Some might call that “work”, however for me, and I often say this, my work is pleasure.
Yes I really mean that, I love what I do.
But that's not why I'm writing to you today, I want to tell you about a person I met at the seminar on the weekend.
Let's call him, “The Accidental Millionaire.”
That's one thing I love about my business, I get the opportunity to meet incredibly interesting people at events.
Let me tell you about this chance meeting…
A young gentleman caught my attention as I was speaking to a group of people on one of the breaks.
He came up to me and just handed me a glass of water.
He didn't say much, I think it was along the lines of, “Looks like you might need this…”
He didn't stay to be part of the group, he just handed me the glass of water and moved on.
At the lunchtime break I saw him walking my way and I simply stopped him to say, “Thank you for the glass water.”
He passed it off as being a small act of “nothing special” but then went on to ask me whether I had 10 minutes to spend with him, he wanted to run something by me.
Now, I've learnt a long time ago to never pre-judge anybody. You might think it's quite easy to do but I can assure you it is in fact very difficult, and in some cases almost impossible.
To paint a picture for you, this guy was casually dressed, however I noticed that his clothes were very Italian-designer orientated. In other words, they looked expensive.
First, he complimented me on the event and the content, and then went on to tell me that he was serious about investing in the US market – but did not want to buy one house at the time, he wanted to buy 100-200 houses all at once. He referred to Dymphna Boholt's comments about how large investors would buy direct from the banks at wholesale for deep discounts and quickly turn them around for huge profits.
Of course this immediately caught my attention and I started wondering who this guy was… and what has he done to put himself in a position to simply pull out big figures like that.
I wanted to find out if he was serious or just big-noting himself.
I told him I was impressed with his ambition and ability to think big, as well as putting it out there straight away.
Anyway, he told me that his current business was going great-guns and turning over in excess of $30 million per annum with a significant and healthy profit.
This guy is what I call a player.
It was obvious to him from what he had heard at the seminar that the US market was a big opportunity to make some very big returns on his capital and he was not just going to dabble with this – he was going to be very serious and strategic.
He openly told me that he had millions to invest and he was ready to go right now. I was more curious than ever to find out a little bit about his background.
It turns out that this guy is a massive fan of personal development and self-improvement philosophy. He was able to recite concepts and ideas from some personal development greats such as David Schwartz, the author of The Magic of Thinking Big (the first book he ever read), Napoleon Hill of Think and Grow Rich… Zig Ziglar….. Jim Rohn….. Anthony Robbins….. Winston Churchill…. etc, etc, etc.
All of these success greats had great impact upon his journey to significant wealth.
I wanted to dig deeper into his psychology and find out what made him so successful.
Now this guy is turning over $30 million and he says to me that he didn't actually feel as though he was hugely successful, he was just taking advantage of the opportunities that were being presented to him.
I think that's very instructive, anybody from the outside looking in would definitely see him as a success, however he just saw himself as a person of action and taking advantage of opportunity… Interesting.
I wanted more specifics, so I asked him for 3 reasons that he thought had made him achieve the results that he had achieved…
He said three things…
- The ability to think big.
- The burning desire.
- Outcome driven.
I was curious about one thing… He didn't mention his ability to take massive action. I quizzed him about this…
“Oh!” he said. “That comes naturally to me, I didn't even think of that… But now that you mention it, I suppose that plays a big part in what I do.”
Now this is very instructive, and many millionaires such as this guy do this subconsciously… Meaning they don't really know they're doing it. That's why it's sometimes really difficult for a wealthy person to explain what makes them successful.
He has gotten himself to the stage where taking action is normal, natural and simply part of his process.
This is a big lesson for anyone who wants to be rich, wealthy and happy. Your actions have to become part of what you do daily, without thinking about it.
All this most likely developed for this guy during his time that he spent with the self-improvement greats – which obviously changed his psychology greatly.
There are big lessons here, let me summarise them for you…
- Never pre-judge… Be curious about the people that you interact with. You never know who you might be talking to.
- Add value… His gesture of giving me a glass of water was small in the scheme of things, but how often do people do that?
- Mindset… It's amazing that most millionaires have similar stories of learning from the great masters of the past.
- The ability to think big… If you're going to think, why not think big?
- Burning desire… This is what underpins the philosophy of “Failure is not an option… Just a learning experience.”
- Outcome driven… You'll always find a way if you're outcome-driven. You wont stop until you've reached your goal.
- Action-orientated… Turn the often difficult task of action into something that comes naturally, easily and effortlessly.
So there you have it, a chance meeting with a self-proclaimed accidental millionaire.
I thought this might help.
If you'd like to comment, I'd love to hear your views in the comments below.
Signed with Success,
Jon Giaan
Knowledge Source
P.S. Nothing by the way is by accident. Things always happen for a reason.
oddvar says
inspirational,fascinating,this is what i would like to be able to become
Nathan says
Great story Jon, thanks for sharing.
Leigh Knowles says
Hi Jon,
Nice story and all is true. I take my hat off to this guy for both his humility in his obvious wealth and also in the determination and ability to see opportunities and then to step out and implement and act upon doing something with it. Most Australians either dont see the 100’s of opportunities that pass by their noses each day and of thost that do see them, very few will step out of their little world or comfort zone to see what and where the opportunity will lead them.
I agonise over him spending and putting his money into the US though. There is just as much business to do and profits to be made here is Australia and it would certainly assist the economy along the way.
I have several Australian bussiness and development projects as well as manufactoring companies that require JV partners that the projections show far larger profits than entering into buying residential housing at wholesale discount prices in the US.
It is a shame the the likes of this guy is looking offshore and not onshore.
Landlubber says
My concern with investing in US property assets is the precarious situation with the US$. Many, many astute investors are predicting major weakness in future times. That would wipe out or reduce any profit you might make on the deal.
Sarjit says
Very inspiring to hear success stories. Would love to invest in US but not ready yet. I’m going to look at opportunities in NZ or in Australia.
deb talbot says
HI Jon
Great story some of us have this knowledge and aspire to be like this guy
Marie says
Thank you for sharing your astute insights on this excellent meeting, Jon.
From the above comments, I would love to have a discussion on the pros and cons of R/E investment in the States. It is pointless fearing failure and collapse of the greenback because that’s what we would experience if we fear. Does Australia offer as good if not better investment opportunities at present? Great topic for discussion!
Jeremy Williams says
Do you have a website Leigh where potential investors can take a few minutes to review any potential opportunities that would benefit from a JV?
Michael Coleman says
One of the reasons affirmations or expressions of intent – whatever you want to call them – fail seems to be because people don’t take action. What successful people appear do is not only affirm their goal but take REPEATED action in a number of different circumstances that relate to it. That is to say, they keep on receiving positive reinforcement of what they want to achieve such that success becomes virtually unstoppable. Oh, I forgot to mention – getting started takes hard work and the guts to accept risk and possible failure
Cory says
Dear Jon,
I missed your seminar, however thank you for sending us great informations.
It is very interesting that people have different ways of making things happened. Sometimes it is by chance but I could say ,the, Accidental Millionaire” must have gained a lot of knowledge from great, kind and wonderful people like you. I hope to meet you one day.
gabrielle says
HI John,
Lovely storey, how nice he offered a stranger water – caring Millionaire.
Interesting about the US Property Market, just left a little cafe in Balaclava Melbourne and overheard an Amercian.
This is what I overheard ” I cant believe the prices of properteries here in Melbourne, I am going to jump on a plane and head back to the States and buy some houses there before the prices go up again – then I am going to come back to Melbourne and continue renting here”
Interesting.
Gabrielle
shahram says
first and formost i should congratulate you personally that shown great reaction towards such a rich man but i would like to say is that the wealth has to come through proper and legal and hard working then the value would be appreciated.
blessed is the rich who shares his wealth with poors. bringing spirituality into economic is a rare phenomenan that hardly rich think of that. so thanks for sharing such a great incident with everybody no matter rich or poor. with best regard shahram
Roz says
Dear Jon
Hi and good afternoon to you. I loved the story, thanks for sharing it with me!!!!! I’m just wondering I’ve always been taught that money makes money, but what happens when you have no money to start with and you’re struggling with payments because the income coming into the home is not enough. Trying to get a loan is nearly impossible unless you have a squeaky clean record which I don’t have. I’m not complaining because it is totally my fault that I am in debt, my debt comes from going guarantor years ago for a family friend who never paid back the debt and guess who got stuck with the bill (spastic little me).
I’m at the point where I don’t know where to turn to anymore. Money is driving me insane. I shouldn’t say that I hate money but quite honestly I’m starting to hate everything cause everything is a struggle.
I’m sure theres a million people like me or maybe not cause I can’t imagine everyone being as silly as I was.
My question is how do I get out of this???? If you can give me any input I would appreciate it greatly. Take care and all the best to you!!!!!!
Regards
Toby says
One of the many reasons I shy away from “get rich” programs (for want of a better term) is because of the tidal wave of “success story” emails that swamp my inbox upon signing up.
I find that the wave of overwhelming success/riches/luck/good fortune etc strikes me as insincere and unrealistic and this greatly devalues the program for me personally – if you have to talk it up so much, what’s wrong with it ???
Skeptic – most definitely. Man of inaction – defintely NOT ! I work extremely hard and am not afraid of standing by the decisions I make. Recently I signed up to be a part of Dymphna Boholt’s next Boot Camp (along with all of the CD’s/DVD’s/Manuals) and look forward to learning and hopefully achieving success through what I digest. That said, I am becoming increasingly concerned that what I will be met with is a colossal amount of horse manure that is designed to only make OTHER people rich (those involved with the programs) and not ME !!!
How and Why ?……………………….through attempting to the appeal to the GREED of others ! Why else would EVERY story be about millionnaires and amazing feats of turning $2 in to millions ???
I am not a greedy person. And I do not want to get rich. I would however like to be comfortable and provide further opportunities for my family (which I currently do through a well paid career).
What I do believe is that I am is a REALIST. I personally learn better from hearing BOTH sides of any story.
Through success AND failure !
I tire quickly of all of the “too good to be true” literature that is designed to appeal to my greed and this in turn grows my skepticism and turns me off the program !
Dymphna and Jon, I sincerely hope that I am not going to be disappointed and please, please, please would you consider balancing up the information with stories of those that have been UNSUCCESSFUL (of which I am sure there are FAR more than those that have seen success) ? We live in a world of good and evil. Black and white. Up and down. Nothing is ALL one way and it is this diversity and the daily challenges that we meet that make life so rich and exciting. I love life. I am a positive being and thank my lucky stars for all of the great things that I am surrounded by on a daily basis……………………..nothing is taken for granted ! And it is because of this that I would like to hear of the trips, mistakes and failures that occur all the time so that I might educate myself and others not to do the same thing.
Bernadette says
Jon,
Thanks so much for sharing – gives me fuel to pursue my goals.
Totally relate to Roz above –
Where could we read you answers to these comments.
Thanks again
ashley jeffery says
Yes, a humble giant amongst men is this guy… it was a great weekend Jon — thank you.
There were a lot of interesting investors to be met there, I met a couple myself. I want to actually get in the game this year and start investing and it was appreciated that no-one judged me or walked away when I started talking!!
Cheers >> See you in Melbourne for the one day event.
Barry says
Hi Jon
Thanks for the email and for capturing so succinctly the qualities needed for success.
Oli says
Good story-
Inspiring – I have a burning desire to have lots of money for me, family and philanthropy but I have a lot of fear too -damit. May be that guy could source homes for us to buy in the way the investors club and groups like them do.
Jill says
HI Jon
Thanks for your emails on property investing in the USA. There certainly are great opportunities there.
I loved the story about your chance meeting with a millionaire – you’re attracting some great contacts!
As Wayne Dyer says: “When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at start to change.”
It does start with a decision, and then all the other things flow from there – and when we tell our subconscious mind what we want, it starts to find people to introduce to us, it shows us things that have been surrounding us for years, that all of a sudden help us get where we want to go.
Look forward to hearing more from you Jon, way to go!
Cheers
Jill
James Platter says
I have tolerated your sales pitches and now you listen to me: I have montrous ideas that will go like a gold rush. Can I talk to any of these real estate investors you name personally for them to invest in these – my great ideas.
The last one I talked to said that he did not like Sydney and the mentality of its investors and was not coming back here ever again.
He is missing a lot of potential business with an attitude like that and some great people as well. Even if Sydney was doomed like Sodom and is going to be wiped out in a tsunami, then there is still no valid reason to show such prejudice against Sydney people like this. We are all kinds of people! Give someone a fair go.
mark hodge says
Thanks John,
yes people aren’t always what they seem!
I too thoroughly enjoyed the seminar and was really keen to look at investment in the States. Have a fair bit of equity which is building up gradually after last years downturn as I do option trading as part of my income strategy. Am going through career change at the moment as I have been a performer and actor on stage and in TV for most of my life with a keenness for investing. Just starting a Certificate IV course in Mortgage Finance as I tried SELLING real estate and decided it wasn’t my passion.
I really love what Dymphna is doing(despite what friends throw up about the Today Tonight and Buffalo NY stories) and would love to end up working in a company such as hers to be able to learn and to teach others.
I took your advice on JB Global and have a manged fund set up with them so I think you for that! Any advice that you can give me as to help with working for or with Dymphna would be greatly appreciated
Yours Gratefully
Mark Hodge
Michael says
Jon, that’s a great story, but it has little relevance to the average person. It automatically assumes that property will rise in value — you know that’s not true — and that all that’s required is to buy up a large number of “stressed” propeties and you’ll make a fortune, or you’ll add to your fortune — as in this millionaire’s case.
If only it were so simple! But then, if was that easy we’d all be instant millionaires and that’s not possible. There’s no such thing as a free lunch and there’s no such thing as creating instant millionaires using a formula!
Something always comes out of the woodwork to thwart the best laid plans. The massive debt in Greece is seen as our biggest financial threat; the world frevolves around the US dollar and it’s under threat as great as it was in WWII; we still have Rudd hell-bent on a useless Emissions Trading Scheme which is reputed to cost $30 billion for no benefit.
I would hope that Dymphna will focus on more practical and workable plans when I hear her next Tuesday (16th) and not be off with the fairies with stories of buying 100-200 properties at a time!
Cheap properties usually attract the wrong tenants (because the rent is low) and become very dear properties in the long run. Even though you can insure against a bad tenant, it can still take months to evict him or her and you have to meet all the costs until such time as the new tenant is installed.
Property is the best long-term investment, stretching back to Roman times and beyond. However, property in Australia, is among the dearest in the world.
In the early 1970s a first home buyer’s house cost 1-1.5 times annual salary in Melbourne, where I live; today it is nearer to 7 times annual salary (based on the average salary which is around $70,000).
Obviously, salaries have not kept pace with growth in property and the skew means that like some of the readers in some of your replies, above, have a hard time keeping thew wolf from the door, without reading about someone buying 200 properties in one go.
That puts him in the top .0001% of the population, whereas your target-market must be more likely in the 80% of the population who either have a mortgage, or who do not and who seek opportunities to invest in property as an adjunct to what they are doing, or as a prime investment medium.
I’ve bought multiple properties, but in the same year, not at the same time. However, it was nine years ago when I could buy a three bedroom brick veneer on the outskirts of Melbourne for $78,000 or a 2-bedroom unit on the Gold Coast for $120,000 — but those golden days are gone.
What people need now is practical information that will guide them safely through the shoals and reefs of property investment, not airy-fairy stories of 200 house purchases in one go — in a foreigh land, where everything depends on a strong Aussie dollar. But have the dollar fall to 0.48c as it has done before and goodbye millionaire!
How do you make a small fortune in property? Begin with a big one and then lose most of it in currency exchange: the ONE thing no individual can control!
James Platter says
When will I get an answer?
Tino says
Absolutely nothing is by accident..thank you for sharing your experience with me …from now on wards im not judging anyone …there is a reason why i took time to read your articule “nothing is by accident.”.. thanks Jon
Robert says
Hi Jon,
After returning from the Sydney seminar, I read the above comments about investment into the US.
Some of the comments are similar to my mother’s view of investment which is to stay in known and safe areas of real estate and even not to even invest in anything at all.
I have spent all my life listening to negative suggetions and recommendations which is like an anchor pulling me down like bucket crabs.
After going to the seminar, I can see the incredible advantages of the US market, only by understanding the complete concept will anyone understand why the millionaire investor would spend millions of dollars in the US instead of AU.
The millionaire is already financially competant and would not blow money on anything that would be detrimental to his financial integrity
I have read the books he suggested and can see I need to read them again. I look forward to meet him and give him a glass of water and spend ten minutes to talk to him.
Jon, thankyou for sharing this event that impacted your life enough to take time to send me/us an email about someone that can see a different picture that relates to his life that will be a financial benifit to his life.
Cheers,
Robert
Rohan says
Gday all. Ive been listening to what Jon says for a few years now, through the email contact since buying the 19DVD set. Illd justblike to say THANKYOU. Ive learned alot and has given me extra Knowledge to use on my journey. what you say is so true, you have alot of knowledge, and im gratefull you share it with us. keep it up champion. i can be contacted at [email protected], if theres anything you would like to send me, to assist in my journey, it would be much appreciated. all the best mate, take care, Rohan Maxim
Laura says
What an inspiration! I agree with all those points, and I would add a “solid education” to that list as well.
I was at the Global Investor seminar as well and am more determined than ever to go over there – flights are booked, line of credit is in the bank, research folder is choccas…its action time!! Cant wait!!
Interestingly, every person I spoke to at the seminar did not intend to take action in the near future. There were over 1000 people there, I wonder how many will go for it.
Massimo says
Hi Jon, I’ve been getting your newsletter for some time now but never interacted.
I am in sales with a very large property investment company and I meet many would be investors. The successful ones are those who take action, again and again.
Regards to all.
Massimo
DAVID says
Just one thing you called him an accidental millionaire did you find out what he started with his own money and in what areas did he get great wealth from being in the right spot and choseing the right thing to buy into.i would also like to know how old the person was ang what is the youngest person you deal with.
Michelle says
Hi Jon,
It was great to see you this weekend and the seminar was excellent 🙂
I don’t know why anyone would think it takes anything less than an attitude like that to succeed. A generous and humble spirit is very necessary for success in all areas of life not just finances. Thanks for reminding me!
Thanks Dymphna for confirming what I had already figured out and have been educating myself to pursue for the past couple of years. I had decided about 1 month before you started promoting the seminar to begin working in the US market this year.
I would love to meet him. I have the time, motivation, education and the contacts over there so I would be glad to work with him to make it happen. It would also be a pleasure to work with a person with a generous and humble spirit, we could all learn from that :-).
Roz, I really feel for you. The way you get out of the situation out are in is to change your attitude and relationship with money and the way you manage it.
Forgive yourself for the mistake and move on 🙂 you are not silly, you made a mistake :-).
If you hate money you will subconsciously repel it.
I wrote an eBook last year called “Financial freedom on your current income”, it is more about Freedom from stress over money and managing it in a way that sets you up to prosper no matter what the economy than getting rich, although the principles will lead to wealth if followed.
It was born out of our own personal struggle when my husband was unemployed for 18 out of 24 months, our income fell by 84% from $160k down to $26k, 3 small children and a $300k mortgage. we never had a bill be were stressed about the whole time because we practiced the principles and money management techniques I share in the book.
I hope you can forgive yourself and begin to educate yourself.
It doesn’t just take money to make money it takes guts, preparation and education.
If you have the ability you can JV with someone with the money who lacks the knowledge and the time to make it happen.
I know this from experience, we still did investments when our borrowing capacity was hampered by the low income. we did joint ventures see http://www.cashflowhot.com and see past projects. There are many people who have the money but not the time or inclination to do the work, that makes a perfect partnership.
It does however require a mentality of prosperity because you have to give up some of the profit to make it happen. a portion of something is better than 100% of nothing :-). this concept alone is a paradigm shift for most people.
Thanks again Jon and Dymphna, looking forward to working with you.
Onward and upward
Michelle
http://www.cashflowhot.com
http://www.banishyourbills.com
Joanne says
Thanks for your email Jon, its nice to receive info thats not also trying to upsell. What I got from your story was taking action. I listen to Bob Proctor every morning, but I dont always take the action required, and he is a Master. Its so important to take the action even if it seems like a small one, they all add up
Thanks for the inspiration
Joanne
P says
Why invest in USA when our demand for housing is way above our supply and will only increase as the steady increase in Aust birth rates and migration is a key driver.
I remember seeing Dolf Deroos in Perth WA in 2001 and he was seeking investors to invest in USA (including Los Vegas). Yeh, it was going to be BIG. Hay you had to pay thousands of dollars to get on board. Wow – off shore investments…gee we would be sophisticated investors with a great off shore portfolio. Within in the next 6 years property prices tripled in Perth and through my eyes – Los Vegas did not fair too well my friends;-).
Who needs an Italian suit – not sure how this can make one happy. Hay – it might get you a job.
P.
Sean says
Who’s the guy, whats his business and how long did it take him to build it to 30 mill turnover? Secondly, whats the go with purchasing 200 homes at a time in the states? Vacancy rates there are really high (30% in some parts ) presently and there is no market to resell alot of these “bargains” as it turns out.
I dont get it? Can someone explain?
Les Hills says
Hi Jon,
I must congratulate both Toby and Michael for their “level headed” and realistic expressions on this site. I really do hope you take careful notice of their valid comments and provide additional support for those who need it most.
You must realise that times and circumstances both do change and the way you “made good” may not be appropriate for another at this time .
See You tomorrow
Les.
Josh Poznanski says
ACCIDENTAL millionair? Is ther such an animal? Really?
Beggars belief.
Josh
louie bouras says
hi jon
thanks for your email i enjoyed the story, i also enjoyed the seminar in sydney.
This is the first seminar that i have been too and i have no regrets. Dymphna
puts on a great show, i look forward to the future and whats around the corner.
coni says
Jon
Love hearing stories like that…very inspiring indeed…
so I must…
“…try to “think big, and never prejudging anyone,
…add value to peoples lives in the simplest kind of way,
… have a mindset and burning desire to succeed
…become outcome driven and make a difficult task become easy and natural….”
It will be a learning experience but keen to give it all a go in my life…
Oh…how uncanny….I have ~always believed~ things happen for a reason…
coni
Peter Trevathan says
I just finished reading a free download about “Thought Vibration” written about 1910 by a character called William Walker Atkinson. (If you google it you’ll be able to read it as well) I was amazed at how similar the stories were, from 100 years ago!
I read “Think and Grow Rich” almost 40 years ago (showing my age) which , by the way, totally changed my way of thinking. But this older book is even better (IMHO) … well worth the read.
Jon you are right about the never pre-judge. I’m still learning lessons here. People I have known for more than 2 years still surprise me with things I didn’t know about them (Positive Experiences!).
A fellow by the name of Frank Bettger also penned a title called “How I Raised Myself from Failure to Success in Selling” around the same time. He worked for Dale Carnegie and the essence of his story is all about enthusiasm! Read it and become the successful person that has always resided within you!
I guess the point I’m trying to make here, is to back up what Jon is saying. This is not rocket science, the ideas, the process and the RESONANCE have been around forever. You only have to get in touch with it to be successful.
Do it!
Kenneth says
Hi Jon,
Thanks for organising such a great event. I’ve never learn so much over one weekend.
I’ve taken away with me one good phase that Rich Fettke shown on the slides.
“Struggle don’t make success,in fact it prevents it from happening”
What an inspiration and reminder.
For those who are looking for Rich Fettke’s book .. here is the a link for you at amazon.
Extreme Success: The 7-Part Program That Shows You How to Succeed Without Struggle
enjoy!
Linda McGaw says
Success is when preparation and opportunity meet..so I guess your new friend had no doubt done and still does exactly that…..I like this quote, a bit of a favourite of mine…the secret in life is not to do what you like..but to like what you do.
Thought I would just add this… A good friend in a real estate group i’ve been part of for 20 years is now over the 20mill mark…and his elderly mother still to this day asks him “when is he going to get a real job”
Well as I said earlier building trustworthy relationships is essential….BUT darn hard work as the Tall Poppy Syndrome slips in and I hate to say it….dealing with people who get bent and twisted because you are doing just allright.
Onward and upward for me…but all this money aside…nothing beats being in the delivery room when my little grandson was born…and caring for him each day…money gives us great choices..cheers
Frank Genovesi says
Hi Jon, what this nice guy said to you doesn’t surprise me as anybody who is thinking in terms anywhere near that, is already way up on another level and that can only happen after a concerted effort at rebuilding your belief systems etc. To do that to a sufficient extent however, takes tonnes of guts, resilience and a never say die attitude that most people don’t manage to foster of their own accord but it is inside all of us and so it’s a matter of prying it out or whatever works for the individual! In this respect, you’re spot on ’cause you nailed him as a go-getter and a gentleman – what a great combo. Also and if I may, I would like to ask you to consider reviewing my website to determine for yourself whether or not there may be an opportunity to mutually assist others to be better off. Best wishes always.
adrian mccoy says
Hi John,
I too was at the seminar and saw you at the coffee bar talking with a guy was that him? Just seems strange that with all that money available that he hasn’t used it for commercial investment opportunities here in Oz, rather than residential opportunities in the US.
Regards
Russell says
I am all for Toby. I’ve just subscribed and unsubscribed from 20 so called free internet income schemes and they all were along the lines of what Toby said.
I also believe as you do Jon that nothing is an accident.
Opportunities arrive everyday and it is up to us as an individual to let them slip by or grab them wholeheartedly. One such opportunity came my way 9 months ago and i decided to grab it and realised a career pay rise of 50%.
Thanks for this comment area Jon. It’s good to read the other posts.
Yah says
Thanks for leting me know that a nice story n very true too.
Ramsay says
Thanks for sharing your story and the knowledge in your style. Getting into US property would be great to know more about. I have heard views that the Aust median price could see $1m by 2014. While I can see lots of possible reasons for such an increase, the sustainability I grapple with, if investors are to get a decent yield over time….ie wages would need to sky rocket to sustain rental yields with a median price of $1m while rents are affordable. If they are not affordable then prices would surely be under presure . Or is it just that property holdings will consolidate to be held by only the rich?
I’m interested in your views. Thanks again
Robert Jeremy says
Dear Jon Giaan,
Thankyou for your book “Millionaire Phenomena”, which I have nearly finished printing (my printer had a paper jam, and I still haven’t found how to fix it – my office is being “re-organised”).
If you read my website, you will see that it is easy for me to agree with your philosophy. “Know ye not that ye are the Temple of Godd, and the Kingdom of Heaven dwelleth in you.”
I want you to help me to success in my current major project. I wish to build a “Truth Centre”.
Location: On Howell’s Knob, in Maleny, Queensland.
Purpose: To eradicate terrorism.
Funding: Jointly by a consortium of Federal, State and Local Government Bodies, Businesses, Community Groups, and Individuals.
Administration: By a committee of interested stakeholders.
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“Wealth” is not necessarily measured in terms of money. In fact the desire for more money, when ingrained into the human mind, is a dis-ease. A millionaire close relative of mine suffers from it; if he had one billion dollars, his primary thought all day long would be “How can I make that into two billion dollars?” He never gets around to actually living his life.
“Ownership” of the above would be vested in the Committee or such other body as decided by the Committee with the approval of the Federal Government.
Do I have your interest?
Robert of Goodna.
Robert Jeremy says
For Linda McGaw: Thankyou for your excellent comments. I experienced serious approval, heaps of chuckling laughter, and tearful happiness that your final words showed that you have discovered what true wealth really is.
Would you like to send me the story of your life, for me to publish, 50/50 ?
Robert of Goodna [email protected]
Patricia Bullen says
What differenciates this individual from the crowd is his ability to be genereous – ie his “act of kindness”. This also puts him in a very small group of millionaires. Name me one of the publicly know millionaires who would make such a gesture.
I can only wish him even more success because I am sure the glass of water is not all he is giving back.
Cheers, Patricia (Perth).
Martin Jelley says
Hi Jon
Thank you for this story – incredibly inspirational!
Snags says
Jon,
I have been to many seminars where I would love to have a chat with the speaker during the break. This is generally impossible due to the amount of people gathered around. I have been blessed, however, by meeting some amazing people similar to your accidental millionaire, just as you did by mixing with some of the other people who stand aside and let others crowd the convenor.
I take my hat off to you for taking the time to seek out someone who was not trying to draw attention to themself.
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Hi Jon
This is Dan Chow. Thank you for sharing the great story about the accidental millionaire.
I’m happening to have a big plan to move forward right now. It’s a plan to build a Solar City that every house in this city will be fully powered by solar electricity and self sufficient. Two locations we are looking at: one is Queensland Townsville and another place we are is LA America. Bother place have strong government support, but US now is good time for investing because the greenback is so lower.
I and Terry Barclay had recently put our new design into two solar projects that will build tow solar farms with one of the Perth biggest electric power supplier for indigenous communities in remote areas WA. The solar tracking system we have design at Barclay Engineering can be fully intergraded with building structure.
The Solar house will be specially designed and fully covered the roof top with dual axle solar tracking, as well as north wall of the house. For 4×2 rooms of 300SQM house; install max 118 (210W) solar panels; will produce 24.78KW/h; Average daily produce electricity 113KW (3-5 times of daily average electricity usage per house hold of 20-30KW). That means the solar house can generate income of $120-$150 per month plus solar credit and government incentives. Now the solar panel wholesale price around $2.2/W; the total solar components cost will be under $60,000 for the output power of 113KW per day. Our garget cost to build the solar house is around $360,000 to 450,000 including all solar components. First phase of this solar city we planned to build is around 50-60 houses.
If you and this accidental guy interested, we can send you more info.
Kind regards
Dan Chow
0415998117
[email protected]
Desley Roberts says
Wow what a story.an thanks for sharing it .I beleive in myself enough that anyone can do what that man has done ..Never underestamate opportunity when its in your face hey I’m a big thinker,an after watching the youtube video it’s inspired me to do what I’m thinking of now .Thankyou for the email much appreciated. Desley Roberts
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Any one can be a millionaire now here is a challenge i will challenge any millionaire to leave all there money aside for 12months and build there fortune from scratch with no contacts and no lumps of money to support them, in other words starting green you see it is quite easy when you have some cash and know the right people who can show or better yet introduce / vouch for you with lenders…. hmmm the challenge is open and has been for many years had only one taker and yes he did become a multi millionaire again all the gurus declined.
Want to know who took the challenge? any millionaires out there want to take this challenge? The ground rules are simple
john adamson
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Hi Jon,
This is Peggy Sito from a Hong Kong newspaper South China Morning Post. I am doing an article on how mainland Chinese buy into Australia property market. I read some articles which quoted your interesting comments on the mentioned subject. Would you please send me an email to give me more hindsights?
Thanks
Peggy
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