Who and what is your SUM

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To achieve what you want to achieve,you can start with what you have where you are.This is the statement made everywhere but a lot of people do not know how,where,when and with whom?Even when we claim that we have what it takes to start something,we may not know how to go about it.Sometimes,we may even consider it to be so small that we think it won't be enough.No matter how little what you have is,you can start something if you know what I call "your SUM"(Start Up Means).You will be amazed when you hear the stories about how today's multi-billionaires started,they started with very little amounts with their SUM and today they have grown to become money magnets.I will show you a few examples here;Warren Buffet started trading in the stock market with just $35,W.Clement Stone started his insurance company with just $100 while Bill Gates started Microsoft with just $200.All these little amounts seem impossible to begin with but what these people had asides their little capital(money) is their SUM.Your SUM(Start Up Means) are the things and people around you that you have a relationship with and by the virtue of that relationship,you can start something with them if they have what you need.For example,Warren Buffet's father was a stock market agent,that was why it was easy for him(Warren) to start in the stock market.W.Clement Stone's mother was a worker in an insurance company,that was why he(Clement) was able to start investing with $100.You too have people around you who are your SUM.It may not necessarily be your family member,it can be a friend,family friend,friend's father or mother,mate,colleague,customer,consultant and so on.If you have read the book"Rich dad,Poor dad",you should recall that Robert's rich dad who inspired him was his friends father.His friend's name is Mike.
Another thing I want to say is that these people I call SUM must be people that you can trust.If not,you need to get a lawyer for certification of statements and agreements so that no one will dupe you.So look around you,who is your SUM?Who can help you with investments so that your money can increase?Who's business can you invest in so that some certain percentage of the profits will be yours?Ask questions,think act and you are on your way to the top.
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  • Profile picture of the author stopper
    That is an eye opener, thank you for taking the time. Sometimes it is the experience you need more than just capital.
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  • Profile picture of the author gohan2091
    Experience is really important, you cannot underestimate that! Thanks for sharing
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    • Profile picture of the author abundantlife
      I was thinking as I was reading your post that in addition to those who might be or become a part of our active, today SUM there are others. What about the character we have become because if the influence of parents or teachers or other role models.

      So when we come to the market place we do already have something to offer, like integrity, a work ethic, principles, a sense of responsibility to our potential clients or customers. Besides, there are some people who, just by virtue of living a long time have experience to share. One of the benefits of age is that knowledge has been tempered and tested in the field. That makes it turn into wisdom to be applied in sharing with others.
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  • Profile picture of the author GeorgeJafen
    That sums it all up, enjoyed your post.
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  • Profile picture of the author Sue McDonald
    Yes you need knowledge and experience but having said that if you don't take action you will never succeed. Yes you can start with very little that is true but you have to be prepared to put in the effort.
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