Tuesday, January 18, 2011

The Secrets to Successfully Achieve Wealth

When we hear the word “wealth”, what comes to our minds first is “money” or “riches”. Do you agree or not? Although wealth more often than not refers to “riches”, what does “true wealth” could really mean? And how can we successfully achieve wealth?


Many people are trying hard to acquire or possess abundance of valuable materials. But after they’ve achieve that goal, what happens next? Are they happy? Or satisfied? Indeed, it’s always part of being a human to always ask for “higher good”—individual continue to live unsatisfied. 


But sometimes being wealthy doesn’t mean you already have “everything”. You may possess all expensive things, jewelries, luxurious houses, cars, etc. Indeed, you may have lots of money but not everything here on earth can be bought with money. Oftentimes, the things that we neglect are the things that give more importance to our existence. 


Wealth is in fact, more than just riches. And being successful doesn’t only limit to acquiring or achieving lots of money, power, or authority. Understanding the true meaning of life can help you achieve complete success and true wealth.


Here are the qualities to effectively achieve complete success and true wealth:

  1. Nothing compares to doing what you are best at and doing what you love
  1. Never stop learning and have a positive outlook
  1. Focus on your goal
  1. Show the unique part of yourself and be innovative
  1. Always value your time and effort by spending it wisely and efficiently
  1. Be disciplined, honest, patient, and persistent
  1. Love yourself, love others as well 

What are the secrets to achieve complete success and true wealth? Knowing yourself and knowing what you love is the key to realize the true meaning of your existence. While acquiring and developing all the qualities stated including all the talents, skills, acquired knowledge, experience, outlook, principles, opportunities, problems and how you make use of them to improve yourself and to help other people will lead you to the ladder of success. It’s only a matter of having and relating the right attitude to any undertaking in order to win every battle.

Monday, January 17, 2011

How to Guard Yourself from Online Scams

To help guard yourselves from online scams, it is important to know the essential precautions in browsing the internet and in dealing with diverse people. Here are the ways to avoid online scams:


  1. Always Use your Common Sense and Best Judgment

Anyone can be a victim of a scam—if not too cautious! Of course, scam artists are very expert in their field. They positively look and sound exceptionally credible, patient, and wiser than you think. So, whenever you encounter a very enticing article or compelling advertisements, or any message, letter, or mail that offers too good to be true opportunities—be careful, it may possibly be a scam! Always use your common sense everytime you bump into circumstances like this. 
  

  1. Never Open or Respond to a Spam or Junk Mails

Whenever you receive spam messages, it is best to delete them. Never attempt to open, respond, or unsubscribe to spam messages. Opening or responding to spam or junk mails could only give you lots of problems. You might only find yourself flooded with countless spam messages.


  1. Do Not Give Out Your Personal Info, Credit Card Number, or Social Security Number

Always take precautions particularly on filling up or giving information to anyone online. Be vigilant when certain websites ask for your personal information including bank or credit card numbers, or even social security numbers (except for reasonable purposes). Do not give out your personal info unless you are dealing with authentic sites.


  1. Learn to Use the Latest Browser's Security Features

The most recent version of browsers like Firefox or Internet Explorer, have improved their security features for safer internet browsing of various users. Features include: the “lock icon”, which helps you check the certificates of trusted sites by simply clicking on it; a list of phishing and malware sites, which will help notify if ever you have accessed those types of sites. It is very essential to make sure that the website you are visiting is secured, particularly when making purchases online, in order to avoid scams.


  1. Use Strong Passwords, Secret Questions, and Change Passwords Regularly

In order to protect your email address from unauthorized access made by scam artists and hackers, it is worthwhile to use strong passwords including secret questions and change passwords regularly. Strong password indicates secret code that cannot be easily guessed by anyone while strong secret questions refer to security questions that you’re the only one who knows the answers.


  1. Beware of Unwanted Pop-up Advertisements

Pop-up Advertisement (pop-ups) is a type of online advertising (unsolicited) that typically ask for the user’s email address. Pop-ups may contain viruses, Spyware or malware, which can be downloaded on your computer if certain link is clicked. So, never click the links on pop-ups or enter your email address no matter how fascinating they may look—it could only give you various problems.


  1. Install an Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware or Anti-Malware Software

Not all websites are secured and free of virus. In fact, viruses, Trojans, Spyware or malware can be acquired by means of spam messages; free downloads: music, games, movies, etc; access to adult sites; pop-ups; and the like. So, it is very crucial to install the necessary software that can protect your computer from viruses and malicious programs while browsing the internet.


  1. Investigate Online Money-making Schemes and Check Online Reviews

If certain websites or business opportunities offer ways to make a lot of money online then, it is best to use common sense and best judgment. Ask yourself if the offer is legitimate or a scam. Although there are many ways to make money online, there are also numerous forms of scams. If particular opportunity looks legitimate, then it pays to investigate by checking reviews or by searching on the Better Business Bureau's (BBB) site for the list and certifications of registered websites.