Quote from Scientist:
Freakin' oath! I know a guy who owns a real estate empire including a couple of high-rise buildings. This dude goes to main street for a hobby and does the most classic beggar I've ever seen. People just seem compelled to throw cash at him, I had no idea how he does it.
I asked him, and he said: "That's easy. Most beggars project an image of misery and poverty. People don't want to see that, because it holds them the bad mirror. They don't want to give, either, they just look away. Instead, I project an image of success. People always want to give to successful people, that's what they do, it's how they identify themselves. Take from the poor and give to the rich. In order to be successful, you must project an image of success at all times."
This was like one of the biggest lessons in my life. It sure stuck. I applied it to my whole life. And yes, it works. It always works. It works to get business, it works to get women, it just works.
The "beggar" still frequents the streets every so often and does between $500-$2000 per day. And I have no reason to be kidding.
As for secondary income, I am still running a part-time business as a jewellery designer, manufacturer and retailer, which is mostly independent / self-running now. I also like other forms of art, and I am planning to get out some heavy jewellery designs in the future, and some really nice paintings, like work towards an exhibition. Gives me a break from trading sometimes. But trading is great, and it pays for the ever-more expensive gems and metals I like to work with.
