How to Overcome Laziness

In one of my previous posts, I tackled about overcoming fear. Today, it’s time to tackle on how to overcome laziness.

Busy people are often the laziest. Busyness is a form of avoidance. If you stay busy you can avoid some of the things you don’t want to face—like exercising, or taking care of your wealth.

What’s the cure for laziness?

Kiyosaki says a little greed. Isn’t greed bad? Too much of it, yes. An excess of anything is bad. The fact is, however, that all of us secretly harbor a desire to have new or exciting things. We’ve been told by our parents and others to suppress that desire. We’ve been made to feel guilty about it. How many children have asked a parent for something and gotten the response, “Do you think I’m made of money?” In truth, guilt is worse than greed. Guilt stifles dreams.

When we stop saying “Life is too hectic to change it” and say, instead, “It’s time to exit this rat race and find new ways to earn wealth,” we begin to cure ourselves of our busy laziness.

The Rich Dad of Kiyosaki used to say, “The phrase ‘I don’t want’ holds the key to your success.”  Kiyosaki saw what he meant when he got into real estate and quickly learned that he didn’t want to fix toilets. By finding a property manager who could fix toilets, he was freed up to buy a lot more real estate. And as a result, his cash flow increased.

Go ahead, be greedy, if that’s what your heart is telling you to do. But don’t overdo it to the point that you are doing illegal things. Persevere and work hard. Make a list of what you really want, and don’t limit it according to someone else’s idea of what you shouldn’t have—be truthful with yourself.




When your list is complete, step back and appraise it. Don’t ask yourself whether you can afford the things on your list, but rather how you can afford them. This fresh appraisal will create a stronger mind and a more dynamic spirit, helping you to shed your lazy ways. I suggest that everytime you feel lazy, take a look on your list and think of ways on how can you afford it. Most of all, TAKE ACTION and don’t be a couch potato!
As and end, I would like to leave another Rich Dad Tip:

 “The words ‘I can’t afford it’ close your mind, while the words, ‘How can I afford it?’ open your mind. The human spirit is powerful—it knows it can do anything.”

Source: Robert Kiyosaki’s Coaching Program