[Nick Temple]

In a similiar vein to Bergur's post: ....

First, determine what the actual "problem" (or desired result) is. In many cases, money is not the only "wealth". For example, if the issue really is I needed food, then maybe a barter arrangement may actually work better than a ton of cash (given a situation where there is no food available due to a disaster, for instance.) In that case ... who has the food, and what does that person (or business or group) need?

Note: I believe prayer (or at least being open and at one with the universe or whatever your personal beliefs dictate) is extremely important in all phases of the game, but specifically when you are looking for new opportunities - one mind, one spirit, one body....

Then, approach my "inner circle" of associates and describe the desired outcome. At this point I am looking for a specific strategy: what products / services are available at a discount (or not, depending) within the allotted resources (time, money, etc), preferably with a high profit margin. Also, what immediate needs are there - buzzwords, opportunities.

Once some brainstorming is done, then hit my network with a little more specific questions, but being open to other opportunities as well.

By this time, I've found many deals that could be persued ... how many (and how big) is basically determined by the size of the network, and in part by the timing.

Then act on one (or more) of the opportunites that have been found.

If I'm a 10 year old, the best opportunity may be hitting the streets to find people who need their lawns mowed [i've already determined there is a need, of course, through my existing network] ... and outsourcing the work to the kids down the street [whom I've determined want the extra work].

If I'm Bill Gates, my network would be somewhat larger ...

Most of us, I'd guess, are somewhere in-between.


Nick's Axiom: Potential wealth is directly proportional to the size of the network.