Abundance Now: Amplify Your Life & Achieve Prosperity Today

by Lisa Nichols, Janet Switzer, Steve Harvey (Foreword by)

Overview

The New York Times–bestselling author and life coach shares her journey from scarcity to abundance in this inspiring memoir and self-help guide.
Twenty years ago, Lisa Nichols was a single mother dependent on public assistance and jumping from one dead end job to the next. Determined to break out of the defeatist mindset, negative behavior, and bad habits that were holding her back from success, she resolved to change her life. Today, she leads the life of her dreams.
In Abundance Now, this icon in the field of personal transformation shares her secrets to creating a life that is rich in every way possible. Focusing on the 4 E's—Enrichment, Enchantment, Engagement, Endowment—Nichols identifies the framework upon which a fulfilled existence is built. 
Abundance Now offers provocative lessons, actionable plans, and real-life case-studies. It makes clear what we must do every day to attract abundance, how to act as if we are already leading abundant lives, and how to open the door to a life of richness in our work, our relationships, our finances, and in our view of ourselves.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062412225
Publisher:	Dey Street Books
Publication date:	03/19/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	364
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Lisa Nichols is the New York Times bestselling author of No Matter What! (April 2009), and a recurring motivational speaking coach on The Steve Harvey Show and the Today show. Nichols is one of only two African American female founders to take her own company, Motivating the Masses, Inc., public. Nichols coauthored Jack Canfield’s Chicken Soup for the African American Soul (2004), as well as Chicken Soup for the African American Woman’s Soul (2012). A featured teacher in the self-help movie The Secret, Nichols teaches, coaches, and lives a collection of life principles, beliefs, and habits that inspire people to live better, fuller, richer lives. She lives in California.

Janet Switzer is the New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Success Principles with Jack Canfield, co-creator of the phenomenal Chicken Soup for the Soul franchise. She has also developed successful campaigns in media, direct mail, and specialty marketing for many of the most renowned celebrity entrepreneurs in the world.

Table of Contents

Foreword Steve Harvey xiii

Introduction 1

Chapter 1 Getting Ready for Transformation: Defining Abundance and Scarcity 11

The New Definition of Abundance Is Yours

Does Your Cup Runneth Over?

Create a Life You Love … Starting Today

You Can't Hit a Moving Target: Get Crystal Clear About What You Want

At the Same Time You're Dreaming, Set Goals That Are Believable and Achievable

Micro Wins Lead to Macro Wins

12 Life-Changing Areas Where You Can Achieve Astounding Success

Just as You Define Abundance for Yourself, Scarcity Is Also Something You Decide in Your Own Mind

Gratitude Helps You Move Forward into Abundance

Abundance Usually Requires You to Move to a New Mental Zip Code

Visualize Your Abundant Life as Already Achieved

Know the "What," Then Figure Out the "How"

Become Non-Negotiable About Your Goals

Love Your Vision, But Don't Expect Others to Applaud It

Forward Disruption: Expect a Scarcity Mindset from Others

Create a New Path, and People May React with Even Greater Resistance

The 4 Es: Your Path to an Abundant Future

Chapter 2 The First E: Enrichment of Your Whole Self 61

The Mindset Required for an Abundant, Prosperous Life

Amplify Your Game: Start Expanding Every Area of Your Life

Use Affirmations and Begin Living the "Rich Life" in Your Mind

The Personal Skill Set for Today's Abundant Thinker

Visualize Yourself as a Skilled, Abundant Thinker

You Don't Have to Master Everything

Live in Your Own Lane, Not Someone Else's

The Imperatives: What You Absolutely Must Get Good At

Be Willing to Fail, But Not Expecting to Fail

Do It Afraid: Navigate Your Way Through Fear-Storms

The Universe Celebrates What's Already Being Celebrated

Enriching Yourself Is the First Step to Success

Chapter 3 The Second E: Enchantment in Your Life Relationship 111

Your Quality of Life Is Determined by the Quality of Your Relationships

Hit the Reset Button: How to Reconnect and Heal What You're Responsible For

Become Intentional About Creating "High ROI" Relationships

Create Your New Community

Start Beneficial New Relationships Through Acts of Service

Choose People Who Make You Stand on Your Tippy-Toes

Three Types of Romantic Relationships: Lifetime, Life-Giving, and Purposeful

Assemble Your Breakthrough Team

Visualize Amazing Relationships

Establish Healthy Boundaries in Your Relationships

Evolve Those Around You: You'll Outgrow Those Who Don't Grow with You

Prevent a Pyrrhic Victory: Bring Your Family Along with You

With Your Relationships Solid, It's Time to Get Engaged

Chapter 4 The Third E: Engagement in Your Work for More Than Financial Reward 164

You Have a Life Assignment That Commands Your Time, Talent, and Treasures

Your Job Is an Investor in Your Breathtaking Future

Visualize Yourself Living Your Life Assignment

The Drain Game: How to Stay Infused. Enthused, and Inspired

An Abundance of Opportunity: This God We Serve Is Off the Chain

Balance Is a Myth, Harmony Is a Must

Create Abundance Through Your Work Before Moving On to the Final Step

Chapter 5 The Fourth E: Endowment for a Beautiful Future 204

Did You Grow Up with a Negative Money Mindset?

Rich People Think Differently

To Create Prosperity, You Must First Create a New Relationship with Money

Identifying Your Money Blueprint

Your Blueprint Isn't Right or Wrong

What Got You Here Won't Get You There

Change Your Behaviors Through Affirmations

Diagnose the Problem, Resolve It, and Move On to Your Abundant New Life

Feelings of Remorse, Anger, and Betrayal Are Normal When You Look at Your Past

Create a New Definition of Financial Success

If "Wealth" Is So Much More than Money, How Do You Know When Your Nest Egg Is Enough?

Money Is Necessary to Live a Prosperous Life. But How Much?

Now That You Know How Much You Need, Are You Prepared to Go There?

Financial Readiness Assessment

What Was Your Score on the Financial Readiness Assessment?

Once You've Taken the Assessment, It's Time to Start Bringing In the Cash

Chapter 6 Activating Future Abundance in the Present Moment 256

Life Is Not Short: There's No Such Thing as Instant Success

Live in the Now While Building Your Future

Act As If You've Already Achieved Total Prosperity

Manifest Prosperity with the Law of Attraction

Step by Step: Activate Abundance Today

Move Past Where Yon Normally Would Stop

Activate Your Legacy Starting Now

Live Your Abundance Every Day, Then Leave It Behind as a Legacy for Others

Living Legacy Planner: What Can You Pass On to Your "Successors" Starting Today?

Next Steps Now That You've Completed the Living Legacy Planner

Conclusion 294

You Don't Have to Master Everything; You Are "Enough" Right Now … Today

Don't Worry Now About How Your Goals Will Be Accomplished

Grab Some Friends and Get Started Living in Abundance Together

Start Coaching with Me and My Team for Even Faster Results

Bonus Tools You'll Want to Download Now

Free Took for Abundant Thinkers 301

Other Valuable Resources 303

About the Authors 307

Acknowledgments 310

Permissions 314