T Harv Eker Money Quotes & Sayings

There is a secret psychology of money. Most people don't know about it. That's why most people never become financially successful. A lack of money is not the problem; it is merely a symptom of what's going on inside of you. — T. Harv Eker

Now more than ever is the time to really work on learning a money management system that can work, no matter how low things seem right now. — T. Harv Eker

It's simple arithmetic: "Your income can grow only to the extent you do." — T. Harv Eker

Money will only make you more of what you already are. — T. Harv Eker

I don't know about you, but where I went to school, Money Management 101 wasn't offered. Instead we learned about the War of 1812, which of course is something I use every single day. — T. Harv Eker

Saying "I'll start managing my money as soon as I get caught up" is like an overweight person saying "I'll start exercising and dieting as soon as I lose twenty pounds." — T. Harv Eker

You must acquire the habits and skills of managing a small amount of money before you can have a large amount. Remember, we are creatures of habit and, therefore, the habit of managing your money is more important than the amount. — T. Harv Eker

You have to believe that you are the one who creates your success, that you are the one who creates your mediocrity, and that you are the one creating your struggle around money and success. — T. Harv Eker

Think of yourself as a container for wealth. If your container is small and your money is big, what's going to happen? You will lose it. Your container will overflow and the excess money will spill out all over the place. You simply cannot have more money than the container. Therefore you must grow to be a big container so you cannot only hold more wealth but also attract more wealth. The universe abhors a vacuum and if you have a very large money container, it will rush in to fill the space. — T. Harv Eker

If your motivation for acquiring money or success comes from a nonsupportive root such as fear, anger, or the need to "prove" yourself, your money will never bring you happiness. — T. Harv Eker

A lack of money is never, ever, ever a problem. A lack of money is merely a symptom of what is going on underneath. — T. Harv Eker

If you don't have the money management skills yet, using a debit card will ensure you don't overspend and rack up debt on a credit card. — T. Harv Eker

It comes down to this: either you control money, or it controls you. To control money, you must manage it. — T. Harv Eker

Complaining becomes a habit. Focusing on the negative also becomes a habit. It's one of the most detrimental habits you can possibly have. It can negatively impact you socially, affecting your personal happiness, but it can also subconsciously sabotage your money and success. — T. Harv Eker

By unlinking your money motivation from anger, fear, and the need to prove yourself, you can install new links for earning your money through purpose, contribution, and joy. — T. Harv Eker

Money is a big part of your life, and when you learn how to get your finances under control, all areas of your life will soar. — T. Harv Eker

The reason or motivation you have for making money or creating success is vital. — T. Harv Eker

Poor and most middle-class people believe "If I have a lot of money, I could do what I want and I'd be a success." Rich people understand, "If I become a successful person, I will be able to do what I need to do to have what I want, including a lot of money." — T. Harv Eker

My definition of financial freedom is simple: it is the ability to live the lifestyle you desire without having to work or rely on anyone else for money. — T. Harv Eker

If you have the wherewithal to have a lot of money, have it. — T. Harv Eker

Rich people manage their money well. Poor people mismanage their money well. — T. Harv Eker

Rich people play the money game to win. Poor people play the money game to not lose. — T. Harv Eker

Let's set the record straight. Money is important! To say that it's not as important as any other things in life is ludicrous. What's more important, your arm or your leg? Could it be that both are important? — T. Harv Eker

If we're going to strive for spiritual growth, we have to be willing to put concepts into practice in our everyday lives, in all relationships with all people. You can't separate your "spiritual life" from your "work life." They're both your life! In the same vein, you can't separate money and happiness. — T. Harv Eker

Leaders earn a heck of a lot more money than followers. — T. Harv Eker

The play account rule is that it must be spent every month. That's right! Each month you have to blow all the money in that account in a way that makes you feel rich. For example, imagine walking into a massage center, dumping all the money from your account on the counter, pointing to the massage therapists, and saying, "I want both of you on me. With the hot rocks and the frickin' cucumbers. After that, bring me lunch!" — T. Harv Eker

Do you want a successful career or a close relationship with your family? Both! Do you want a focus on business or have fun and play? Both! Do you want money or meaning in your life? Both! Do you want to earn a fortune or do the work you love? Both! Poor people always choose one, rich people choose both. — T. Harv Eker

Let me put it bluntly: anyone who says that money isn't important doesn't have any! Rich people understand the importance of money and the place it has in our society. On the other hand, poor people validate their financial ineptitude by using irrelevant comparisons. They'll argue, "Well, money isn't important as love." Now, is that comparison dumb or what? What's more important, your arm or your leg? Maybe they're both important. — T. Harv Eker

Try paying the bills with love. The idea I am trying to espouse is that you can have both love and money, and be rich and generous. — T. Harv Eker

Remember, either you control your money or it will control you. — T. Harv Eker

The single biggest difference between financial success and financial failure is how well you manage your money. It's simple: to master money, you must manage money. — T. Harv Eker

Poor people either mismanage their money or they avoid the subject of money altogether. — T. Harv Eker

Money is a lubricant. It lets you "slide" through life instead of having to "scrape" by. Money brings freedom-freedom to buy what you want , and freedom to do what you want with your time. Money allows you to enjoy the finer things in life as well as giving you the opportunity to help others have the necessities in life. Most of all, having money allows you not to have to spend your energy worrying about not having money. — T. Harv Eker