I want to be a tortoise

@iwrite (5034)
Singapore
July 17, 2010 11:43pm CST
Now it is not that I want to be a physical tortoise but I would to be the tortoise that won the race in the end. On the second audio file, Robert mention that some fairy tales to come true, in life you would always meet someone quicker, stronger, better and richer then you. however if you build your foundation and keep working at it you could be the tortoise and win the race of life. So are you ready to be a tortoise.
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@quita88 (3715)
• United States
18 Jul 10
I thought you wanted to wealthy ............. The race with life is not about a turtle. IN retrospect I do understand your meaning. You are in a race for life alright. I am still in the race but going much slower as time seems to go by much quicker. Being a tortoise doesn't stop the clock. Hang in there tho. You have the right idea.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
18 Jul 10
quita88 Well have mention to the others so I give a summary, I would to be wealthy. I do not want to be the hare to chase after the money but on the assets. The asset would bring me the money without me having to work for it. The hare run around aimlessly and forget the finish line. While the tortoise have the finish line lock on and then I would finish the line wealthy. Cheers.
@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
20 Jul 10
if I have the money, I do not mind giving away some.
@quita88 (3715)
• United States
18 Jul 10
You do have the right idea ! Hang in there and I'll borrow some money when you get wealthy LOL
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• United States
18 Jul 10
Awesome Simply is a beautiful and a Also true statement. I think I am, because if I am not ready, then I don't think I will ever be. Take care Snow
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
19 Jul 10
snowqueen200802 do not wait till you are ready, make yourself ready. understand this, if you do not plan your life, others would plan for you. They would not be concern about your welfare, only their own.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
20 Jul 10
Hey there, I love to have a good discussion, and it would be nice to have the other enjoy it too. The pleasure is my dear friend
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• United States
19 Jul 10
iwrite, Thanks for responding back to me and I enjoyed our little chat. Have a wonderful day Snow
• United States
28 Jul 10
Do you really want one? They are not easy to take care of. They can also outlive human beings.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
29 Jul 10
Ya that is one of the good thing about being a tortoise, however that would mean I can only eat grass. Man that really sucks.
@drannhh (15219)
• United States
20 Jul 10
I was thinking at first that you might have wanted to pull your head into your shell! But this is better. Well, I'm afraid that I've always identified with the hare, even knowing that in the fairy tales that was not the correct answer. Oh, well. Maybe the tortoise will share with me when s/he sees what a cute bunny I am.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
20 Jul 10
drannhh It is not whether you are hare or the tortoise but how you win the race in the end. do not worry I will not hide in the shell, I would carry the shell and win the race.
@krajibg (11922)
• Guwahati, India
18 Jul 10
Hi iwrite, Unless the rabbit falls asleep there is no point in becoming a tortoise. lol On the hind side this could prove correct. The tale has an allegorical application that if you stick to something that you consider worth sticking and do not lose your patience you could emerge victorious at the end of the show. and that is ever sweeter. The crying thing is that we have no patience to wait for a long time as we see others playing the part of a rabbit. All good luck for your tortoise metamorphosis.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
18 Jul 10
krajibg The point is that the rabbit might be running faster, but without a plan (direction to the finish line) he might be running in circle and not reaching the destination at all. I rather come up with a plan, move a little slower but at the end have the end state in mind, and then work slowly towards it. And finish ahead. A lot of hares, run very fast and achieve a lot too quickly they forget their end state or they think they quickly catch up and thought they can leave till tomorrow, and there is alway tomorrow. so at the end would be the tortoise is already there.
@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
18 Jul 10
I hope you have gotten the files, because Robert did explain a bit on this fairy tale. after this we can help each other and motivate each other help each other understand what he means better.
@krajibg (11922)
• Guwahati, India
18 Jul 10
Yes thou art correct.
@13tyates (1606)
• United States
18 Jul 10
Well this sounds very inspirational but I really do not understand how this has anything to do with earning extra money.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
18 Jul 10
Well that it the purpose 13tyates, to inspire you to greater things. Well you really have to listen to the audio file to understand this. but in short it is about creating a passive income for yourself. If you are willing to plan for your future, create some passive income, then you would be making it getting it rich.
@13tyates (1606)
• United States
18 Jul 10
Oh okay now that you say that I do understand! Well thanks for sharing this to inspire us all!
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
19 Jul 10
No problem if you like to have the audio file do let me know I can sent you the link where you are able to download.
@jillhill (37353)
• United States
19 Jul 10
I am a tortoise! I have been building my foudation at a slow and steady pace...besides it's easier to accept change when it come slowly instead of suddenly infiltrating you life.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
19 Jul 10
Great for you jillhill, I wish you all the best and hope you would be able to realise your dream as soon as possible. Cheers.
@kun2349 (23381)
• Singapore
18 Jul 10
Much as i wanna be a tortoise, but i cant seem to do it!! haha =D I like things done slowly, to have a strong foundation, but too bad, i'm not the patient type of person!! I have fast learning ability, and thus i can only be learning thru mistakes i make in life.. I need mistakes to build up my foundation, rather than going real slow, before coming up tops.. haha =D PLus, this is a competitive world, everything is so fast paced, and time wait for no-one.. haha =D Thus, being a tortoise can only a dream, and not reality.. hehe
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
19 Jul 10
Well that is a good start, by not being afraid to make mistake is the best way to build your character and then your wealth. you would do well
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@teamrose (1492)
• United States
18 Jul 10
So like you I want to be the tortoise. How does one start with a surefire solution? What have you done to start this doable goal?
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@Angelgirl16 (2171)
• United States
18 Jul 10
Hi iwrite, I believe in slow and steady, so of the "tortoise symdrome," if you will. You don't have to run to the supermarket every week to purchase that none winning lottery ticket, if you are investing wisely at a slower, but surer rate with positive strategies. One person may win the lottery, but many can be secure if they take the time over a long period of focus on building that foundation that Robert talks about on his tapes. The security will be worth the wait. Good Luck
@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
19 Jul 10
Angelgirl16 Well said, sometime when you rush and run, you might trip and fall and in the end you might be getting nothing at all. If you get a windfall, you might be rich overnight but should you lose it all then you might not get it back again. However if you have earn the money and you lose it all. you would have the experience to get it back.
• Canada
20 Jul 10
Its nice to have money but money isnt everything. I wouldnt mind being the tortoise who enjoys life while racing. To me, its not important who wins or loses. Im happy with what I have now as long as I can be with my family and we're all healthy. Very inspirational, thanks for sharing.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
20 Jul 10
MagicalBubbles, Money isn't everything and you are right. However the knowledge you achieve is very important and it would be able to help anyone through any given crisis. I hope you are able to achieve what you set out in life.
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• Singapore
19 Jul 10
It's easy to get a passion but difficult to sustain it. I think perseverance is the key to success, whatever we do. If the tortoise is impatient or lazy, he could never win the race.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
19 Jul 10
That is why Robert suggest you get someone who has the same vision as you, to motivate you and help you along. Pick you up when you are down. so come on lets go.
• Philippines
18 Jul 10
Yes I am ready! haha. Nice analogy by the way. I suppose this is a good view on things in life. Never give in to temptations specially those which can only provide you temporary things. They are usually are more trouble than they are worth.
• India
18 Jul 10
yes!!! this post was really very interesting!!!
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
19 Jul 10
suraj14u452 I am glad you like it, I hope I can bring you more discussion which you could participate.
@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
18 Jul 10
Are you? I think it may be alittle late for me. SLow and deliberate definitely has it over the alternative. If I had it to do over I would certainly have done things alittle differently and looked more toward the future and made allowances for the lean years. I guess we all need to learn what the options are early on.
@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
18 Jul 10
celticeagle, I am just repeat the story, I guess it is not cool and I think the admin my penalize me for repeating. anyway if you like to see, i have made a lot of reference between what the hare and what the tortiose did. I guess the difference would be a plan. Nice to see you appear is most of my discussion.
@natnickeep (2336)
• United States
18 Jul 10
I think I lead a pretty slow and steady life now. Not to say that I always have. I guess with maturity maybe we become the tortoise. I think I may still also have my moments of trying to act like the hare. But all in all no matter what I am I think I am doing okay in the race of life.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
18 Jul 10
natnickeep, I may be the tortoise but I would still like to finish the race and win in the end. The hare might be fast but he might be running in circle and therefore take a long time to finish or do not finish at all. So the moral of the story would be slow (but with a good plan) and easy wins the race.
@tomitomi (5429)
• Singapore
18 Jul 10
A sound advice though. I want to be win the race too and have my fairy tale come true. Thanks!
@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
18 Jul 10
tomitomi I find it refreshing too. I guess sometimes we think that just getting the high paying job would be the way to make you rich, but they you would be the hare, while the tortoise slowly build his wealth in other ways. you have a nice day too.
@oldchem1 (8132)
18 Jul 10
Sammy the tortoise - Enjoying a nice lunch of lettuce and daisies
Well I wouldn't mind being my tortoise they have a great life There own little space, a house yo go in if they want to and all the food they can eat - all without having to go NEAR to a computer!!
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
18 Jul 10
oldchem1 So what are you doing at the computer, hey need to give ourselves a break sometime right. As you as you are happy, I hope we can get where we want to at the end of the day.
@cheszka (167)
• Philippines
18 Jul 10
Very inspiring... sometimes we easily get discourage when we see or meet someone stronger and much superior than us. But as you said if we will build our foundation and keep working at it, it's not impossible to be on top and win the race of life. Thanks, such a good reminder for those thinking of giving up on their dreams.
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