Financial success

Financial Success for

the 21st Century

“Prospering in any Environment”

Tyrone Brackens

Global Green Systems

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Prospering in any Environment

Financial Success for the 21st century

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Tyrone Brackens (CEO)

TDB Enterprises, Inc

1(800) 991-8029

www.globalgreensystems.biz



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Notice

I have designed this e-booklet in order to teach and empower you about success principles, ideas, strategies and keys that will unlock the financial success in every area of your life. I have gather 12 years worth of information on this subject and will inject into you a few clues, into being able to attract the type of life you desire. I have studied the bible and various financial and success principles, been to seminar after seminar, watched 1000’s of hours of videos and wealth seminars in order that I would be able to equip you to succeed. However, it is up to you to make the most of this information and put it to good use. I hope you are able to read between the lines and dissect this information as you would in a college course. I have an invested interest in your future and it all begins now, as we have met and will keep pushing forth to the breakthrough. I would like to say “Thank You for purchasing this e-book as it will benefit a good cause. We appreciate the fact that you have taken time to download the e-book and potential visit the website. I strongly encourage you to read this e-book at least five times in order that it can penetrate your conscious mind and move you to the next level in your life. If you know other people that will greatly benefit from this information, feel free

to share the wisdom you have learned as it will only serve to help you

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Tyrone Brackens

Author/Consultant/CEO/Life Coach

TDB Enterprises, Inc

“A Cleaner Greener Tomorrow”



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information to present her opinion about the subject matter. These are current opinions only and subject

to change without notice. The reader must carefully investigate all aspects of any spiritual, financial or

legal decision before committing him or herself. The author obtained the information contained herein

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advice presented here is sound, but readers cannot hold her responsible for either the actions they take

or the result of those actions.



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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dedication ......................................................................................................... 6

Foreword ........................................................................................................... 7

Introduction .................................................................................................. 12

Financial Principle #1- Remain Persistent ..................................... 16

Financial Principle #2- Give your way to wealth ......................... 18

Financial Principle #3- Embrace Reading ....................................... 22

Financial Principle #4- Remain Humbled ....................................... 26

Financial Principle #5- Dare to Dream ............................................. 28

About TDB Enterprises, Inc ................................................................... 33

Bonus #2 (Spiritual Wealth Article) .................................................. 38

2 Bonus financial wealth Builders: 10 Strategic Biblical Quotes for

money; Spiritual Wealth Article



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Dedication

I want to first of all “Thank God” for life, liberty and the pursuit of

happiness. It is through his divine grace that I am able to be who he has called

me to be, and live in a manner that is able to give him pleasure forever more. He

has given me more than I can really handle and has allowed me to walk through

some situations, in order that I might be a better individual. I would like to

thank all of those who have mentored me along the way, and given me hope in

my time of sorrow.

I dedicate this E-book to my mother Elizabeth Wester and father Daniel

Brackens whose continuous love and support has made the difference in my life.



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Foreword

Financial success is a life force that allows you to operate from an unseen

realm, which guides you to remove all negative beliefs and patterns that stop the

blockage of prosperity into your life. It is an absolute must that you let go and

let God help you to gain a deeper knowledge of self, and a phenomenal sense of

mind evolution. Spiritual Wealth is unique and effective because it emphasizes

both parts of your life – the spiritual and the material sides of life - leading to

more peaceful existence as well as greater success. The greatest we are having as

a Human Beings is the misunderstanding of unity, brotherhood and

networking, as we venture in the 21st century. We are a great nation of

individuals that possess untold riches within, as well as an incredible sense of

humanity.

Financial success principles will help to lead us in the awareness of our

greatest truths, and give us a paradigm from that we can create an endless

abundance of wisdom. Our harvest is presently available and is beckoning our

awareness of its presence in the spiritual valleys of life. Our lack of knowledge is

costing our race millions of dollars in lost opportunities, as we seek to learn 450

years of false dogma. As we use a small portion of that creativity (creator) that

lives within us to create the life we have always dreamed of, a multitude of

blessings awaits us. There lie infinite possibilities and unknown sources of

wealth within our subconscious only if we tap the vastness of opportunities

waiting to be called forth.



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My intention is for the hearts and minds of god’s people to turn to the

original source of creation, wealth and power. The clarion call has been sent

forth to awaken a multitude of Kings and Generals sent to this earthly realm to

represent God in action. At the present writing of this book, our economic status

is bleak and millions are in search of answers they can use to escape the

impending wrath from God himself. In the (NIV) New International Version of

the bible, {1 Timothy 6:10} speaks of “The love of money being the root of all

kinds of evil. Over the last century this bible quote has been misinterpreted as

meaning money is evil, but is far from this realty. You are to have a relationship

with money as you are the ruler and master over what’s in your possession.

God places money and mammon on the same level because he

understood the power force behind what money, once put in its correct place

could accomplish in the kingdom realm. No one can serve two masters. Either

he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and

despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money {Matthew 6:24}. Isn’t

it interesting that America has chosen to serve their money god, and neglect the

very thing that has brought about her existence? There is no doubt that the

dollar will fall totally and the Euro will be introduced as the new currency, but

so many Americans refuse to capture this reality. Now, more than ever before

has Spiritual Wealth become a reality to reckon with, as paper currency has all

but withered away!

Growth demands change and as the world evolves into a 21st century

consciousness, those who refuse to change will operate under an ancient



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anointing. God is always moving and being expansive in the spiritual realm in

which everything is first created. I can’t stress enough about the vastness of

potential that awaits those who dare to understand about the inner cosmic

forces that bring about life’s most intellectual advancements. Remember

success rarely comes overnight and that through persistence, faith, and hard

work, you can achieve anything you put your mind too. As you read the

following text keep an open mind as to how the creative life force of the infinite

can operate, in and through your life.

Once I become aware of a process that allowed me to finance my

consciousness, I was allowed to look at life through a different set of eyes.

Learning about the principles of success for me has changed my outlook on life,

and has prompted me to share in my experiences. In the last seven years I have

went through a lot of difficult circumstances, which has shaped and molded me

as a new individual. Our life is constructed and molded into seven year cycles,

which form the basis of experience in every person's life at particular age.

I have transcended into a new seven year cycle in which spiritual wealth had to

be formulated into my consciousness in order to survive these next seven year.

I now realize that, the subtleties of every life stage prepare you for the

next stage in which to operate in. Financial success has been sort of a calling for

me, as I have embraced her wisdom, and allowed my passion to become one

with her voice. I have been able to overcome financial difficulties in my life by

embracing financial success principles, from a perspective of being open to the

inner voice that leads and guides me into all truth. This book will give you



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practical advice in taking control of your financial destiny from a conscious

perspective, and will allow you to trust the process of how the infinite wants to

use you for greatness.

Financial Success principles has no boundaries or prejudices as anyone

can tap into this endless resource of knowledge and power, and rewrite the

history of his or her life. Everyone goes through some difficult financial woes at

some point in their life, and the uniqueness of creating a solution can lie in an

unseen realm. Whether your mortgage payment is late, you have defaulted on

your bank loan(s), your house is in foreclosure, your healthcare bills are piling

up, you need a children’s college fund, you savings are depleted, or whatever

may be the financial crises; these financial success principles can be the light at

the end of a dark tunnel. Creating wealth from this condition allows you to

rework every situation in your financial reality and set the terms of your

financial blueprint.

Financial success is all about vibration and the feeling of being what you

desire. If you want to simply have more control of your life, stop giving your

choosing power away and become grounded on spiritual fundamentals

consisting of cosmic truths. If you want to make $100,000 dollars a year then

think $100,000 thoughts all day long, and those powerful thought will raise

your wealth vibration to a level of lasting success. This book can have lasting

and profound changes on your life in ways that are immeasurable, and can

benefit a community, group, or social circle at large. Take control of your



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financial future right now for there is no better time in history to seize this

incredible opportunity to be a beacon of light to your circle of influence.

-Tyrone Brackens



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Introduction

A strong financial education can replace fear and problem solving

education and its best. So what problems are you solving that’s help you to

achieve the life that you have always dreamed of? In our life we are given the

opportunity each and every moment to make an impact amongst our peers in

this world that we live in. It is very important that you learn to seize the

opportunities which are before you; in order that you can help another

individual realize his potential. Therefore, it is your duty to learn and

understand how to manage not only your lifestyle, but also your financial affairs

as well.

It is important that your financial literacy be a top priority in your life

and remains a key staple of your success. Obtaining a free $100,000 education

is very easy to do; but the difficulty comes when you must protect what you have

earned and become responsible for your decisions and actions as it pertains to

the wealth you have accumulated. You must acquire what I call a “Stealth

Wealth” mentality, which is a bald eagle like precision about how to protect

what you have. You have to soar high above the clouds and view life from a

bird’s eye view, as you carefully target your next opportunity of success. Day in

and day out must present this awareness that you are on borrowed time, and

you must seize the opportunities that are all around you before it’s too late.

The rules of the game are changing and you must be at the forefront of

what it is you are trying to accomplish, or risk getting left behind like a sprinter

who decides one day that he wants to race a train 1000 meters. It is absolutely



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important that you consider moving with the times, and learn how life cycles

affect the realities we currently face. The economy suggests that you must do

things in an entirely different manner, in order to experience the results you

strive for. Sometimes, financial hardships has a way of beating the pride out of

you and allowing you think about the needs of others, at the same time thinking

about how you can potentially change the world. Always remember that money

is in the mind and that you must continuously think wealthy thoughts, in order

to overcome the condition you are currently in.

It’s not about how much you make but how much you keep that

determines your success; so always remain aware of the fact of a financial

education which is priceless and will seek to give you more innovative

experiences. In the end obtaining a free $100,000 financial education is a

metaphor for being able to pay yourself what you are really worth. Actually you

can find $1,000,000 worth of free education on the Internet but, the application

and acceleration of that knowledge is what will set you apart and give you an

advantage. So, understand how a financial education can change your entire life

and future generations, while you are taking the necessary steps to improve

your life.

The first lesson I learned about giving my way to wealth was that a seed

of nothing equals to a seed of nothing. You cannot achieve ultimate or true

wealth without beginning your journey with a seed. I feel deeply in my heart of

hearts that you cannot be greedy of gain and a giver at the same time. You must

give your way to spiritual wealth first by learning about the seed principle. “For

whatsoever a man sowed, that shall he also reap.” Galatians 6:7, this biblical



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scripture gives you the true financial security that you can desire forever and

hold the god within accountable to this promise.

Your harvest is locked up in your seed and you must wait, I say wait on

the lord. “Beloved I wish above all things that thou majesty prosper” 3 John 2.

Well, the truth of the matter is that, I have been working really hard to improve

my financial situation, but didn’t seem to be getting anywhere fast. I was also

experiencing a deep frustration inside of me despite being very motivated to

gain the wealth I had always deserved. This prompted me to move beyond my

comfortable place in life, and journey to achieve not only the financial wealth

but more importantly the spiritual wealth I knew was available to me.

If you are an avid giver at your local church keep tithing, but to those of

you who need to see increase in your life remember that seed the works if you

work it. In his latest book “Super Rich” Russell Simmons explains in a guide to

having it all from a spiritual standpoint and not from the material riches you

posses “Life finds its purpose and fulfillment in the expansion of happiness”

said Maharishi Mahesh yogi. You have to redefine what it really means to be

rich and learn to give in order to achieve the wealth you desire for a biblical

standpoint. Giving your way to wealth not only means the giving of your

substance, but of your time, knowledge, service, energy and effort to spiritual

endeavors.

The practice of giving is displayed today all around the world and

whether you know it or not, some of the most wealthy people are the biggest



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givers in the world. For example, take Bill Gates the world’s richest man and

really seek to see what he gives away every year and you will get a glimpse of

why he is so successful. He isn’t the most spiritual person in the world nor he is

the most religious person in the world, but he is the friendliest person in the

world when it comes to the sharing of his gifts. The talents that God has placed

within his grasp have more than doubled life for humanity and those around

him. But, you get my point that you are a mirror for the things you want to come

into your life. If you have a million dollars you have to give away 1 million

dollars in some form or another.

We are all spiritual beings. Whether you’re religious or you do anything

spiritual on a day to day basis or not, you have a spiritual side. Some people

define their spirituality with a religion, while others believe that our connection

to the world around us and nature defines that side of ourselves. Regardless of

how you define it, you can gain a better understanding of your spiritual self and

your ability to achieve spiritual wealth by following a few basic steps.

Attracting wealth and financial success is basically the same thing. And

the first step to achieving them is by believing that it’s possible. For some, this is

the hardest thing to learn about because they have been conditioned to believe

that it’s so difficult to achieve. The future is now and the ball is in your court so

take advantage and step up to the plate. Future generations are calling for you

to secure their position for them before they arrive.



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Positive thinking and positive visualization follow the principle that if

you picture something and believe that it’s possible, you can make it happen in

your life. It’s necessary to learn to do this when it comes to success, your

financial situation and any situation in your life you want to change can be so

with a slight adjustment of thinking. If you cannot picture yourself with a large

bank account, with bills that are paid, with no debt or less debt, you won’t

attract those things to you. But wealth can be yours if you’ll learn to first decide

what it is that you want and then decide that it can be yours.

Financial Principle #1- Remain Persistent

Never Give Up

�othing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more

common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is

almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence

and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan “Press On” has solved and always

will solve the problems of the human race.

- Calvin Coolidge-

If you really want to be successful, you probably spend a lot of time

reading motivational books and articles. You want to know what qualities are

required for success. When we read about the tools required to achieve success,

very often we are told that if we really want to be successful, we must have

persistence. Persistence is the quality of never giving up when we encounter

challenges, of holding on to our dream and refusing to be discouraged no matter

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And when you read the life stories of very successful people, they will

often tell you about all the hardships they encountered along the way. They will

tell you about the discouragement they occasionally felt when they encountered

failure, and about all the people who laughed at them along the way. And then

they will often tell you that the reason they are successful today is because they

were persistent. They persevered in chasing their dream, no matter what

happened.

So if you have been facing a bit of discouragement while you pursue your

dream, reading these success gurus can give you the boost you need to keep on

doing what you've been doing. After all, persistence is the key to success.

At some time or another, all of us will have our resolve tested to keep

going or quit. The moment of reckoning comes when your persistence and

commitment to the cause are met with equal or even greater opposition.

Persistence means to go stubbornly on or resolutely, in spite of difficulties.

Almost without exception, most high achievements are the result of persistence.

If showing up and waiting for success is all it took, we would all be experiencing

the sweet taste of victory. We know that’s not true.

As a society, the stronger the adversity a person has seen, the higher our

acknowledgment and respect for that individual. We say Wow and get

encouraged, motivated, and inspired by his or her tale of persistence. It seems

there is some correlation between the level of persistence, the price paid, and

the achievement. For example, Nelson Mandela spent decades in a South



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African prison but kept his dream of freedom alive. Walt Disney went bankrupt

more than once. The best-selling Chicken Soup books were thought to be a

losing idea; they were rejected by publishers more than 26 times!

The great inventor Thomas Edison desired to create the world's first

incandescent light bulb. He failed over 10,000 times before he succeeded. What

would the world be like today if Edison did not have this magic quality of

persistence and had quit on attempt number 100? It would be a very dark world

indeed! I challenge you today to keep fighting in the midst of adversity, and

know that the grass is any color you want it to be on the other side.

Financial Principle #2- Give your way to wealth

Share your resources

Money, obviously, is required to purchase almost every good or service.

But sometimes people forget the value of money because they either have a lot

of it or because they don't understand what money really represents.

Understanding the value of money will help you spend it more wisely. The first

lesson I learned about giving my way to wealth was that a seed of nothing equals



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a seed of nothing. You cannot achieve ultimate or true wealth without beginning

your journey with a seed. I feel deeply in my heart of hearts that you cannot be

greedy of gain and a giver at the same time. You must give your way to financial

success first by learning about the seed principle. “For whatsoever a man sowed,

that shall he also reap.” Galatians 6:7, this biblical scripture gives you the true

financial security that you can desire forever and hold the god within

accountable to this promise.

Your harvest is locked up in your seed and you must wait, I say wait on

the lord. “Beloved I wish above all things that thou majesty prosper” 3 John 2.

Well the truth of the matter is that I have been working really hard to improve

my financial situation, but didn’t seem to be getting anywhere fast. I was also

experiencing a deep frustration inside of me in spite of being very motivated to

gain the wealth I had always deserved. This prompted me to move beyond my

comfortable place in life, and journey to achieve not only the financial wealth

but more importantly the spiritual wealth I knew was available to me.

If you are an avid giver at your local church keep tithing, but to those of

you who need to see increase in your life remember that seed the works if you

work it. In his latest book “Super Rich” Russell Simmons explains in a guide to

having it all from a spiritual standpoint and not from the material riches you

posses “Life finds its purpose and fulfillment in the expansion of happiness”

Maharishi Mahesh yogi. You have to redefine what it really means to be rich and

learn to give in order to achieve the wealth you desire for a biblical standpoint.



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Giving your way to wealth not only means the giving of your substance, but also

your time, knowledge, service, time, energy and effort to spiritual endeavors.

The practice of giving is displayed today all around the world and

whether you know it or not, some of the most wealthy people are the biggest

givers in the world. For example, take Bill Gates the world’s richest man and

really seek to see what he gives away every year and you will get a glimpse of

why he is so successful. He isn’t the most spiritual person in the world nor is he

the most religious person in the world, but he is the friendliest person in the

world when it comes to the sharing of his gifts. The talents that God has placed

within his grasp have more than doubled life for humanity and those around

him. But, you get my point that you are a mirror for the things you want to come

into your life. If you a million dollars you have to give away 1 million dollars in

some form or another.

Ancient characters of the Holy Bible, such as: Abraham, Job, King Saul,

King David and others were said to be wealthy men of God in the scriptures. It is

said that these men obtained great wealth by giving 10% of their money away to

God. God tells Abraham in the Old Testament to give Him 10% of all that he

owns and he will be blessed financially because of it. Great men and women of

the 20th and in the 21st century say that giving money away actually makes

them feeling good and brings many blessings into their life. Businessmen such

as Donald Trump, Warren Buffet and Bill Gates have all given money away and

in return they have helped many people and they have been financially blessed.



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Powerful and influential women such as Oprah Winfrey, Angelina Jolie

and Martha Stewart are all said to be big donors and rich women. These women

know how to draw wealth to themselves and plenty of it. Oprah Winfrey is best

known for her hit television talk show that airs daily on national television.

Martha Stewart is known for her amazing television cooking shows and the

Martha Stewart Living daily television program. Angelina Jolie is of course

known for her acting in popular movies.

As you can see, we have a diverse group of people here. We have rich men

and women. Most of all, they come from diverse groups and religious

backgrounds. All of them seem to have money. They are all giving and powerful

in what they do. They are known to be top experts in their areas. The interesting

thing is that they are not all from the same religious background and they are all

not preachers or known for their great religious sermons. How does a person get

rich then? Is giving away your money and financial resources, truly a way to get

rich? Did our parents teach us wrong when they told us to, “always hold onto

our money for a rainy day?” In my research, I have found that the wealthiest

people in the world are actually givers. They donate a lot of their money to

charity and their time as well. In return, they seem to gain great wealth.



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Financial Principle #3- Embrace Reading

Readers are Leaders

Reading is fundamental and whoever says it isn’t doesn’t know the real

facts of the matter. Before you start reading anything, ask yourself why you're

reading it. Are you reading with a purpose, or just for pleasure? What do you

want to know after you've read it? Over the last two years I have read over 100

books on self-improvement, spirituality, metaphysics, business, marketing, and

wealth, I can tell you that the impact has just been phenomenal. Once you

become an avid reader like me you will begin to develop a love for learning

things that you had no idea existed.

You can make a conscious effort by visiting your local library, taking an

interest in learning new things, or creating your life around the theme of

knowledge. Since I love learning about all things pertaining to mental pursuits,

such as logic, psychology, and metaphysics, I am sending out positive vibes into

the universe stating, that I am open to receive more knowledge in any way

possible. Learning can be a wonderful reality to those who really love to see

beyond this physical realm, and move into the spiritual realm where there is no



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lack. I have not always loved to read or write so my position is one from an

understanding nature, and one from a reality that suggests that there has to be a

period of transition.

The farther you go in life you come to understand that it is absolutely

impossible to learn or know everything, and that the beauty of life consists in

soaking up as much as possible of God’s wisdom before you leave this planet

earth. Let the games begin and have fun in this lifetime while still maintaining

integrity and developing a love for humanity. We have all been placed on this

earth for a specific purpose and must do everything in our power to fulfill that

mandate. You must continue to moving forward and not give up your pursuit of

happiness, as life calls you into a place of growth and development. The

processes involved in becoming what you desire in life, is your willingness to

overcome those roadblocks in life that only seek to expand your mental

toughness.

Heaven helps those who help themselves and if you want the universe to

beckon your every command, you must put action behind those ideas and

thoughts that run rampant through your mind. Think and grow rich with the

fertile soil of your mind as you read and move into new levels of wisdom you

never thought possible. Think and grow rich is a phrase coined by the late

(Napoleon Hill), who found it to be life’s most promising position of

advancement. I love reading and writing which are both an inseparable passion

of mine, but I first had to overcome the notion that reading is boring and that I

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Reading is a complex cognitive process of decoding symbols for the

intention of constructing or deriving meaning (Wikipedia). Did you have any

idea that reading was that complex? Maybe that is why; the definition is rarely

discussed openly due to the fact that just the meaning of it would scare potential

readers away. The word complex carries an understanding that one must think

in order to come to some sort of conclusion for the final result. Now mind you

that this is just one definition of a long list of them that potentially explain the

word in different details. So, it seems like after we read we are suppose to

speculate on the meaning of what we have read in order to get the greatest

benefit from the reading,

I am always working on myself in order that I can become this individual

I have always wanted to present to the world. Not, a perfect person made of

ironclad stone but an individual who has love for humanity. When you read you

are in essence thinking aloud to yourself for future reflection, as you use what

you learn for the benefit of your life. I guess the thing that you hate the most is

considered your calling, because I truly had a hatred for reading and the slow

lane it possessed. I used to equate reading with slowing down my entire life to

gather in some information, that I deemed unnecessary at the time. But, in life

you are here to learn to overcome your obstacles and make the most of your

time, because money is plentiful but time is not.

It doesn’t matter about your background, age, demographics or

environment. All it takes is your willingness to make changes that improve the

quality of your life. Over the last 6 years I have learned that I am totally in



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charge and responsible for the circumstances in my life. Taking responsibility

for all of your actions gives you the ability to really propel yourself into a

position of self –reliance. The reliance on one's own capabilities, judgments,

and or resources gives him or her incredible depths of life. Take control of your

life by taking control of your thoughts and making the most of what God has

granted for you to have. Life is short and the truth is that time waits for no man;

to get his act in order to progress along this journey we have all been called to.

Reading and learning are definite steps in the acquisition of your faculties.

When you're reading a document or book in detail, it helps if you

practice "active reading" by highlighting and underlining key information, and

making little notes within your pages as your progress. This emphasizes

information in your mind, and helps you to review important points later. Doing

this also helps you keep your mind focused on the material, and stops you

thinking about other things. In the end you will appreciate reading and allow it

to take your mind on the journey of a lifetime, and explore parts of yourself that

you had no idea existed. Remember that, it takes practice to develop your

reading skills - the more you read the more effective you'll become.

You can do it and I am a firm believer that you can achieve all that you

want in life. If you are comfortable with where you are in life and content just to

be breathing then God bless you, but for those who have an inner thirst for

greatness; learn that readers are leaders. Realize that through Christ you can do

all things; and be counted amongst the righteousness in every aspect of your

life. If you can really grab this concept and think about the numbers behind



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reading, you would feel astonished and even empowered. If you decided to read

a book a week for 1 year that would equate to 52 books a year.

Now, how many people do you know read that many books a year and

brag about it or isn’t somewhere teaching others the wisdom and knowledge

they have gained over that particular year? Isn’t it amazing that you can go from

not liking reading at all, to becoming the most prolific reader/writer this world

has ever known. I just can’t figure out why I didn’t start reading earlier like I do

now in my career? Like most of you the gift of knowledge and wisdom resides

within you, but the distractions of life have allowed you to ignore the true

realities of your existence.

Financial Principle #4- Remain Humbled

Stay grounded in your sphere

“I believe the first test of a truly great man is his humility. I do not mean by

humility, doubt of his own power, or hesitation in speaking his opinions; but a

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of the world’s saying and doings.” – John Ruskin, Modern Painters (1843)

None of us has a problem being humble in defeat. When life doesn’t go as

planned, when a project falls flat on its face, when an idea we are passionate

about is not implemented, it’s easy to be humble…so I’m not going to talk about

that because we are all pros at that aspect of humility. What I AM going to talk

about this humility in success. This is one of the characteristics of truly great

leaders. Natural human reaction to success involves pride, sometimes

arrogance, and often a feeling of entitlement or self aggrandizement. But great

leaders are masters of humility in success.

It all starts with the way we perceive success. For example, let’s say you

head up a major project for your organization that is wildly successful. It

becomes a remarkable revenue-driver, creates growth opportunity for you and

others on your team, and changes the way your department or the entire

company operates and sees its future. Feels good right? Well back up for a

moment.

Was it really you that was successful? If you had no support structure, no

team input, no assistance, would the project have gotten off the ground? And if

so, would it have made as much of an impact as it did? When success comes, a

leader first looks around at everyone else who made everything possible. This

doesn’t mean that your contributions had no impact or that your leadership

abilities were not vital in the outcome of the project. But great leaders gain a

loyal following by emphasizi

everyone else, not themselves. When people feel appreciated, valued, and know

that they have made a difference in accomplishing something bigger than

themselves, they are eager to do it again; not because of the

they like the way they feel.

We can all become better leaders if we reconsider

leadership. Yes it is an unquenchable desire for success. Yes it is a need to

initiate and be at the forefront of a cause. Most important

to EVERYONE ELSE for the amazing things you do. Leaders who fail to do this

receive their recognition, but often do not gain a loyal following who will be

there next time the opportunity to engage in a great cause arises

the launch pad for the next great thing you and those you

Financial Principle #5

The story of Joseph is an example to all Godly dreamers. How Joseph

shared his dream with his brothers re



loyal following by emphasizing the accomplishments and contributions of



themselves, they are eager to do it again; not because of the project, but because

they like the way they feel.

We can all become better leaders if we reconsider that what is great

. Yes it is an unquenchable desire for success. Yes it is a need to

initiate and be at the forefront of a cause. Most importantly it is a giving credit

to EVERYONE ELSE for the amazing things you do. Leaders who fail to do this


there next time the opportunity to engage in a great cause arises. Use succ

for the next great thing you and those you can lead accomplish

Financial Principle #5- Dare to Dream

Create a lasting legacy


dream with his brothers resulting bitter hatred and insane jealousy,

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ng the accomplishments and contributions of



project, but because

that what is great

. Yes it is an unquenchable desire for success. Yes it is a need to

ly it is a giving credit

to EVERYONE ELSE for the amazing things you do. Leaders who fail to do this,


. Use success as

accomplish.


sulting bitter hatred and insane jealousy,



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but Joseph kept dreaming. Then they attempted to kill him throwing him down

into a well to leave him to die, but Joseph kept dreaming. Then they decided

they letting him die would be too easy so they sold him as a slave to Egypt, but

all the way to an unknown future, leaving everything he had ever known he kept

on dreaming. As you may be in tough economic situations or have seen harsh

realities within your surroundings, always remember to keep dreaming and

visualizing a brighter day.

Life is hard and sometimes it’s not that easy to see the good from the bad.

It doesn’t always have to be an uphill struggle to achieve the things that have

been ordained for you, unless you focus on the things you don’t want and attract

more of the same into your life.

As the story finishes on how he labored and done his best throughout his

allotted time of circumstance. Each and every day Joseph began to dream and

see the realities that were his divine right, all the while intuitively doing well in

the sight of God. His endurance earned him favor with Potiphar leaving him in

charge of all his possessions. At the first sign of success came the blow of the

tempter. Potiphar's wife, a beautiful Egyptian woman begin to seduce the strong

and handsome stranger, but her beauty and temporal temptation could not steal

his virtue or size up his passion for his dream. He turned his back and fled, she

grabbed his coat, but he retained his integrity making him a candidate of a

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This act of dignity did not earn applause, but false accusations and a

home in the dungeon. (One who takes a stand may end up on the front page of

false report, they may attempt to banish your reputation, but they can't

eliminate your dream). Still his courage and faith in the Dream Giver made him

the jail boss. I'm sure the stench of the lonely prison was at times a slap in the

face reality where his foolish dreams were leading him, but something down

deep inside kept crying out, “It won't always be like this." With that thought he

took the destitute doom of the present reality and replaced it with a fulfilling

factual future of complete certainty of a better day coming.

Soon God used Joseph to interpret dreams of two of the king’s employees

who were inmates in the prison. The one survivor promised he would mention

Joseph to the king as soon as he was released to his job. To Joseph's

disappointment the man went on with his life and forgot Joseph.

Sometimes your dreams may lead you somewhere seemingly the opposite

direction. Maybe the dungeon of disappointment contains your dream under

lock and key, the balls and chains of discouragement weight you down to the

point you are presented with the thought of betraying your dream and going

back to ordinary." Stay true to your dream!" Though the dark prison walls

surround you, there is a light within the depths of your heart that pierces

through the thickest, high security barricade, though in physical reality you may

not be released, your dream can fly free under the light of the Son and you can

rest in peace knowing the darkest hour is just before the dawning of a new day.



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“What a difference one day can make in the life of a dreamer." “When I

am weak, then I am strong.....2Cor 12:10." The trip to the dungeon is often the

ticket that will bring it all to pass. Soon after the experience in the dungeon you

will actually look back with tears and a smile and thank God for allowing you to

be put there.)You see Joseph's dungeon experience brought him closer to the

king. One day the king needed a dream interpreted and guesses who

remembered? Joseph was called to the palace and there God anointed him with

the interpretation of the king’s dream and there he went from a resident of the

dungeon to second most powerful ruler in the nation. (Faith in the dungeon

earns crowns in the palace). Because Joseph stayed true to his dream, it came to

pass in the most unlikely place, the dungeon. (You and your dream may be in a

dungeon sentenced to impossibility, but remember this is your opportune

moment to get closer to the KING.

Your prison is on the same piece of land as the palace, your labor will

soon be remembered and it will just be a walk next door to the reality of your

dream. Take that blind step of faith and wait on the arms of the Giver of Dreams

to carry you the rest of the way. Soon the stories of the dungeon will turn to

jewels in your crown.)

In time Joseph, the mighty ruler begins to live out his dream point by

point. Soon trouble came to the land, but Joseph being equipped and

experienced with trouble became the deliverer. The great famine met the mercy

of the wisdom God gave Joseph, who had a storehouse of plenty for all to

partake. Not only Egypt enjoyed the prosperity, but Joseph opened his arms to



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fellow countries. Soon a caravan of desperate men from afar off entered the land

and requested company with the mighty ruler. There as they entered the door,

they bowed low in humility and desperation, hoping somehow to find favor with

this great man. Joseph stared, his heart racing, tears tempting to escape.

At that moment Joseph, the dreamer became his dream. That dream so

long ago of the stars bowing to the moon, how foolish it seemed then, but

Joseph kept dreaming and the day came when his dream redeemed the very

ones that transgressed against him, that mocked, ridiculed and even tried to

eliminate him. He chose to embrace love and reject hate; he chose to be believed

all by himself. The lonely journey brought him the devotion of multitudes.

Though in life he never returned home, his family came to him and humbly

reconciled and lived among him. His last words was a request that his body be

laid to rest in Canaan, his home and the inspiring beginning place of the birth of

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About TDB Enterprises, Inc

TDB Enterprises, Inc started from an idea of building a company that

would reflect my values, passion, love, uniqueness, character, integrity, and

resourcefulness as an individual.TDB stands for Tyrone Douglas Brackens

which is my name, and embraces my true nature as the person I was created to

be. I always had inspirations of being an entrepreneur from the days when my

father sold snacks in the park, to when my mother hosted Tupperware parties

for her friends to sell a few items.

In the year of 2005 my so called junior year of college, when I should

have been graduating, I was faced with the task of becoming a father. My

thoughts seemed to align with my understanding of graduating despite the

obstacles that were in my path. Here I am at age 24 with no college degree, a

baby on the way, no car, and lacked understanding of the times and life that was

presented to me. Yet, something in me would not let me lie down and die, and

this life force is what I call persistence. I was definitely in the world and

enamored with its entire illusionary splendor. I was also lying to myself as I

tried to fake it until I made it, telling everyone I was going to graduate and that I

had already graduated when in reality I knew I would never get a degree from

Kentucky State University.

Distraught and maimed I pulled myself together quickly as I could

because I knew maturity was aiming to take me to the next level. I really did

enjoy my college experiences in those days, and can look back and recognize my

lack of focus, patience and persistence that kept me from achieving my life’s



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work. Maybe it wasn’t in the cards for me to graduate Kentucky State

University, but I had to learn about the elements that grant you success on all

levels of life. After 7 years of grinding at the mill to produce a quality result, I

present to you TDB Enterprises, Inc. I am proud to say that the embodiment of

this company extends from my past generations, my current realities, and

future economic endeavors.

I take full responsibility for every action I have taken and can use those

life lessons to further my growth in life. Many of you out there are really in the

dark about your situation only because you see failure as a black eye to your

peers. What behavior in our upbringing gave us a sense that failure was ever a

bad thing? Well, for me it happened to be the greatest blessing known to man at

that time in my life and I had no clue about it. I was made aware at that very

moment that I was a unique individual and would live life on my own terms

according to how I perceived my reality to be.

In life there are many lessons to learn as we move into a place of

understanding, the reality of our existence. We must begin to move forward in

life with a sense of strength that gives us the greatest motivation to push

through our pain. Life renders an incredible sense of purpose to those who are

straight forward, persistent, and humble. Everything in life has ears and for

some reason I am convinced that our actions have a sound that only the

universe can hear. We live in this world and imagine a lot of incredible things,

but never truly think of the universe as a medium of exchange for our thoughts.



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We have to go back through history and learn how those who have

already charted life’s course can be of benefit to our present journey. The

abundance of our life force and universal mode of thought has to account for

something in our life that makes us understand life on an entirely new level.

Striving to give life your full measure of self and become the driving force of

change, can grant you the freedom to persist when life’s toughest situations get

you down. We all in life will inevitably go through something’s that may leave us

with no answers, and confused as to how we brought about that certain

situation.

The creator’s plan and purpose for your life is always far better than you

can imagine. In the King James Version of the bible it clear states that in

(Proverbs 4:7), Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with

all thy getting get understanding. By staying in the press I have allowed my

circumstances to come full circle and thanks to the incredible power of

persistence, I have made myself into a new creature as I seek to become more

Christ-like in my everyday walk.

Persistence is the fifth and final pillar of Spiritual Wealth and, nothing

really matters in life unless you stay persistence and refuse to be distracted from

your life purpose. . Regardless of how you feel considering your life’s fortunate

or unfortunate circumstances, keep making an effort to reach the destination

that you were brought here for. You can press on even when you feel like

quitting. Your motivation may run dry and sometimes cause you to

procrastinate and push things off until later. But it’s not your motivation that



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will produce results — it’s your action. Persistence allows you to keep taking

action even when you don’t feel motivated to do so, and therefore you keep

accumulating results.

I am not sure if we all are born with a lazy bone or what, but I think every

human gets lackadaisical at some point in their life. I am not convinced that we

are always motivated to push forward in our lives, even if we are to the point of

no return. Then again something’s can’t be explained by the rational mind.

That’s why God explains that in the book of Romans, “do not be conformed to

this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, which you may

prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Romans 12:2.

Persistence of action comes from persistence of vision. When you’re

super-clear about what you want in such a way that your vision doesn’t change

much, you’ll be more consistent — and persistent — in your actions. And that

consistency of action will produce consistency of results. Be persistent, click,

develop relationships, pray, meditate, tithes, believe, have faith, take consistent

action. Visualize, read, and think, plan ahead, study, and then the miracles will

begin to show up from the north, east, south and west. .

Always be mindful to the opportunities that exist in and around you for

there is always plenty. Give your way to wealth through your service to the

world, read at least 1 book a week, meditate day and night, and remain

persistent in all that you do to achieve financial success. TDB Enterprises, Inc is

here to stay as we keep focused on current events, future events, and trends that



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allow us to compete in today’s global market. It is our prayer that you take the

necessary steps of action to be all that you can be, and learn to appreciate the

life you have at this current moment.

We are at the beginning of an economic shift unlike anything that has

ever been witnessed before, as you are reading these words it is my intention

that you like me you feel the unrest of the nations and understand something is

boiling hot about ready to spill over. We have no clue what it is but we must

prepare for the opportunity to take advantage of what may lie ahead.

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o "But thou should remember the Lord your God; for it is he that gives the power to

make wealth." – Deuteronomy 8: 18

o "A gracious woman retains honor; and strong men retain riches." Proverbs 11: 16

o "Wealth gotten by vanity shall diminish; but he that gathers by labor shall

increase." – Proverbs 13: 11

o "A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children." – Proverbs 13: 22

o "The crown of the wise is their riches but the foolishness of fools is folly." –

Proverbs14: 24

o “Riches are with me, durable riches. My fruits is better than gold, and my revenue

is better than choice silver”. – Proverbs 8: 18-19

o “The silver is mine, the gold is mine” says the LORD of host. – Haggai 2: 8



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Study these verses with all your heart and you will be able to see the

true riches of life. Each quote contains many mysteries of life and it’s up to you

to seek and search them out and add those experiences to your current reality.

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth, but thou shall meditate

therein day and night, that thou Mayes observe to do according to all that is

written for then thou shall make thy way prosperous, and then thou shall have

good success (Joshua 1 :8).

Bonus #2 (Spiritual Wealth Article)

Spiritual wealth might sound like a phrase that’s hard to decipher. Is it

talking about being a very spiritual person, more abundantly spiritual than

others? Actually, the ability to tap into your deepest inner self while allowing

the universe to provide for your needs is a good definition. We are all spiritual

beings. Whether you’re religious or you do anything spiritual on a day to day

basis or not, you have a spiritual side. Some people define their spirituality with

a religion, while others believe that our connection to the world around us and

nature defines that side of ourselves.

Regardless of how you define it, you can gain a better understanding of

your spiritual self and your ability to achieve spiritual wealth by following a few

basic steps. Attracting wealth and attracting prosperity is basically the same

thing. And the first step to achieving them is by believing that it’s possible. For

some, this is the hardest thing to learn about spiritual wealth because they

have been conditioned to believe that it’s so difficult to get anywhere in life.



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Positive thinking and positive visualization follow the principle that if

you picture something and believe that it’s possible, you can make it happen in

your life. It’s necessary to learn to do this when it comes to success, your

financial situation and any situation in your life you want to change with

spiritual wealth. If you cannot picture yourself with a large bank account, with

bills that are paid, with no debt or less debt, you won’t attract those things to

you. But wealth can be yours if you’ll learn to first decide what it is that you

want and then decide that it can be yours.

Some people write checks to themselves. Some people use a fake million

dollar bill. But they focus on these things, they look at them frequently—

sometimes several times a day—and they learn to believe that they will have

these things. The law of attraction basically teaches you to tap into the power of

your mind and your beliefs to achieve your dreams. It is positive thinking and

positive visualization amplified and focused to an even sharper point. Instead of

just feeling positive in general, you’ll use that positive feeling toward a specific

thing.

If you want to get out of debt, pay off your car or your house, or afford a

vacation, you will need a specific amount of money to do those things. And it

may seem like too large an amount of money. You might think that there’s no

way you can get that much money for those things any time soon. Instead you

see months, maybe years, of scraping and sacrificing other things in order to be

able to afford it. Because you can picture that and you believe it, you ensure it

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Shift your thinking instead to see yourself effortlessly coming into the

money to enable these things in your life, and you will attract spiritual wealth.

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