Are You a “Taker” or a “Maker”?

there are two kinds of people... If you are having trouble viewing this email, [click here.](  You can remove your email by clicking [unsubscribe]( at any time, or simply reply back to this email asking to be removed.  Here's Today's Tip... Mindset. Want to know the secret behind great achievers? It comes down to mindset. For Benjamin Barber, an eminent sociologist, once said, “I don’t divide the world into the weak and the strong, or the successes and the failures... I divide the world into the learners and nonlearners.” And while there are different ways to categorize mindsets (e.g., fixed vs. growth), when it comes to leading a life of significance, we like to think there are two kinds of people: Takers and Makers: - Takers are those who take, grab, and consume what they can to meet their own needs. Takers operate with a scarcity mindset. - Makers are those who give and make things happen. Makers cause progress and foster success in others. Makers envelop an abundance mindset. In his classic book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective, Steven Covey explains the concepts of abundance and scarcity beautifully: People with a Scarcity Mentality have a very difficult time sharing recognition and credit, power or profit—even with those who help in the production. They also have a hard time being genuinely happy for the success of other people. The Abundance Mentality, on the other hand, flows out of a deep inner sense of personal worth or security. It is the paradigm that there is plenty out there and enough to spare for everybody. It results in the sharing of prestige, recognition, profits, and decision-making. It opens possibilities, options, alternatives, and creativity. The good news is that if you find yourself deeply rooted in a Scarcity Mentality (which most people are), you can make a “paradigm shift” to an Abundance Mentality by changing your thoughts and mindset: Scarcity Paradigm - Defense - Escape loss - Safety - Maintain - Fear - Tight - Gifts are contained - Reactive - Paralyzed - Narrow/closed - Stagnation - Win-lose Abundance Paradigm - Offense - Pursue the vision - Risk - Create - Faith - Generous - Gifts are released - Proactive - Dynamic - Wide/open - Multiplication - Win-win So, when reading over these points... I feel it's very hard to do a complete 180... but maybe instead try to shift slowly or say to yourself, "I can be better in this area"... finding one maybe two things where you can "shift" to the other Paradigm.  Your Blood Pressure... High blood pressure is a controversial topic... for one, most doctors and the media have told you for decades to reduce your salt intake. However, recent studies show that reducing sodium doesn't necessarily improve blood pressure. In fact, going TOO low on salt can actually HARM your health.  What about coffee and alcohol...do they harm or help your blood pressure? What about fruit?  And the most common prescription meds for high blood pressure can also cause nasty side effects and even weight GAIN... not fun :(  To get to the bottom of all of this, my good friends Catherine Ebeling and Mike Geary put together a brand-new 37-page free report on everything you NEED to know about lowering your blood pressure naturally, and getting off of those dangerous meds for good!  Download your free copy of this shocking report today in only a few seconds, while it's still available here:  > [The Natural Blood Pressure “Fix” -- Free Report]( (lower your blood pressure, boost your energy, lose fat easier, and more)  This is your chance to get off of those dangerous prescriptions that are causing side effects and even weight gain, and lower your blood pressure in the most natural and healthy way. Change That Up  NOTE: Email providers are making it VERY difficult to deliver emails these days, so if you don’t see this report in your inbox within an hour, make sure you check your spam folder—ok? Or email me back.  This email was sent to {EMAIL} by support@changethatup.com 7339 E Williams Dr. Suite 26375 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 [Edit Profile]( | [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Report Spam](