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I don’t know about you, but I get invited to so many events these days that’s I have to really pick and choose what I’m going to actually attend, or I’d never get any work done or see my family. From time to time an event comes along that I think is a stand out opportunity and I hope you won’t mind if I tell you about these events, so that you can have access to the same opportunities that I get.

This weekend I had the enormous pleasure of dinner with a very handsome friend of mine who is a very successful business builder. He was able to build companies in cities all over the world, and I simply love his stories about what it was like building the business in countries as diverse as South Africa to Hong Kong. His business has now largely been passed into the hands of his own sons, who have taken it farther than ever before, because of their understanding of the internet and it’s impact on business today.

On Sunday I had the extra pleasure of a chardonnay infused sunset chat overlooking glorious

Sydney harbour with another friend of mine, Marg Hamar, who is the NSW chapter manager for the investing syndicate group that I’d like to tell you about. In fact I’ve been given affiliate status to be able to share the amazing work they are doing in bringing deals to every day investors that we just wouldn’t normally get access to.

I’ve been following these guys for a little while and their growth in a year has been amazing. They did what I always wanted to do and formed an investing syndicate and get access to some very interesting deals, with great returns.

The founder, South African Multi Millionaire Petrus Carstens, is about to arrive in Australia and I really want to urge you to find an opportunity to connect with this extraordinary man. In 2003 Petrus was a Church Minister struggling on an income of $2000 US per month and in 4 short
years he turned his life around to create an investment portfolio of $20 Million Dollars. Why? So he can pursue his dream of supporting millions of Africans through Economic Empowerment to create a healthy and peaceful world.

He was Robert Kiyosaki’s number one performing student in his Rich Dad Coaching Program and has now turned his personal Success formula into his signature course, Your Financial Diamond.

The Diamond Investment Structure is the foundation of his system for successful, leveraged investing and is the gateway to the global network of investor ‘hubs’ which make it all possible. The lesson he teaches connecting spiritual and material power along with
understanding the difference between currency and money makes this workshop something you really must attend. Petrus is currently touring around Australia, so if you’re lucky enough to be able to get to a major Australian City then you should definately book in to one of these 2 day workshops.

I won’t try to explain how it works here but as a special Offer for my friends Petrus has agreed to keep this recording on line for my friends, so there’s a video which explains more about why this is a MUST attend opportunity. You can access it through:

http://amplewealthevents.com/Resources/petrus-webinar-4-15-2010.php

Attending the workshop is an invaluable way to gain insights from a multimillionaire investor – and also to explore how you can connect with other investors and create Your own Financial Diamond. Literally hundreds of people signed up for the Online Investor Briefing held by Petrus on April 15. You can review the briefing at your leisure and I know you’ll get some great value for doing so.

Each time I speak with Petrus, I’m struck by his unique combination of abstract and practical insights into successful wealth creation. What I mean by this is his understanding of what drives us as human beings (and as investors) and the power that these motivations have on our decisions and actions – his own motivations and outcomes being a very clear example.

At the same time, he has a very firm grasp on the realities of successful investing.

In the Briefing, Petrus outlined his winning system for making high cashflow and capital gain investments. Along with other actionable information, he described the importance of:

• Hunting in packs (using intelligent leverage – not trying to know or do everything yourself).
• Identifying and riding highly profitable ‘bubbles’ (and ‘bubbles within bubbles’) and locating ‘hidden’ high cashflow deals which others miss.
• Developing a five-year integrated financial plan which includes hedging against volatility in financial markets or currency devaluation.
• Having a high degree of general financial literacy so that you can make profitable investment decisions based on facts and figures, not emotion – and avoid the fatal mistakes which would set you back years.

Also,

• How to balance risk and reward so that you don’t get burned and set back years financially.
• The key countries and currencies which he is targeting at present.
• The key benefits of investing in precious metals – and how to profit from the skyrocketing price of gold without actually having to buy any.
• Why Australia is full of wonderful opportunities in business and Property when assessed on a global bases.
• How the Your Financial Diamond course is your gateway to a unique global network of investor ‘hubs’ which can give you two highly profitable forms of leverage as well as other benefits.

Also very compelling was his own story of personal and professional transformation … leaving his position as a Minister of religion to gointo business in order to pursue his aim of alleviating poverty in Africa. Petrus is a living example of the power of having a strong ‘core purpose’.

You can access the replay through the following link:

http://amplewealthevents.com/Resources/petrus-webinar-4-15-2010.php

To Your Success

Cydney O’Sullivan

PS Successful investing is all about recognising and acting on great opportunities – and this is your opportunity to learn from an inspiring multi-millionaire and receive four follow-up sessions, all for a surprisingly low investment. You’ll also be at the entry point to the global network of investor ‘hubs’ which will turbocharge your investing in 2010 and beyond.

A Closer Look A Women's Financial Futures

Statistics from all over the world paint a rather bleak outlook for an average woman's financial future. Knowing the statistics and what they mean can empower women to take the reins of control over their own lives and financial outlooks.

According to the Australian government, the worldwide outlook for women financially is not as bright as many might think. For example, 70 percent of the world's 1.3 billion people who fall in the "absolute poor" category are women. Also, global stats show that women, on average, earn 20 to 30 percent less than men. Add this up with some other alarming figures and it becomes clear that the days of women finding security at the hands of others are long since over.

The simple lifespan estimates alone are enough to show that women need to take action on their own behalf. For example, according to CNN, women typically live an average of seven to 10 years longer then men, but have a retirement income that is half that of their male counterparts. This means women not only live longer, but they have to get by on less in the process. CNN attributes a combination of lower wages and less time in the workforce for the disparity in retirement benefits. Estimates for the lifespan of Baby Boomers, however, show these women are more likely to outlive their male partners by as much as 15 years.

While it is still common and quite acceptable for women to view their workplace as the home, relying solely on others for income can be a risky proposition at best. According to The Woman Connection, for example, the average age of widowhood is about 56 years and about 76 percent of all married women are eventually widowed. In the United States, some 70 percent of the four million elderly who fall in the poverty category are women. Add to this the average divorce rate of roughly 50 percent and the reality that most women seek out and gain custody of their children, and the need for financial independence becomes clear. It is estimated by the National Centre for Women's Research and Retirement that a woman's standard of living drops roughly 73 percent during the first year after a divorce.

Even when single and relying on themselves, women do not seem to have as great an ability to save as their male counterparts. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average savings rate for a single woman is 1.5 percent compared to single man's of 2.1 percent. The Woman Connection, however, points to figures that show the earnings disparity is partially to blame here. If the earnings were equal, single women's income would rise by about 13.4 percent and their poverty rates would plummet from 6.3 percent down to a single percent.

Since it is estimated that 90 percent of all women will have sole responsibility for their finances at some point in their lives - even though an estimated 79 percent of women will not have prepared for this - it is clear the time for women to act is now. Add up other figures such as the fact that roughly 58 percent of female Baby Boomers are expected to have less than $10,000 in retirement savings and roughly 80 percent of them will not be financially secure, and the need becomes imperative.

There are plenty of tactics women can take to improve their financial picture. Regardless of income or expenses, there are measures women can employ to increase their savings, build wealth and ensure their own futures without relying on others or the government to do it. From finding income and creating savings to looking at ways to boost personal earnings, the opportunity is there for those who take it.

Financial Facts Australian Women Need To Know

As medical science paves the way for women to live longer, healthier lives, the financial picture for Australian women has not kept pace. Despite the Women's Liberation movement and other efforts at equality, Australians still face a rather gender specific gap on the financial front. While there is an exception to every rule, the picture painted by government statistics makes it quite clear that most women have only themselves to depend on when it comes to financial security and personal well being, especially in the years of retirement.

According to the Australian government, 66 percent of all people within the country over the age of 80 are women. A total of 42 percent of women between the ages of 70-79 live in private dwellings, but only 14 percent of those 80 plus can say the same. Fifty-five percent of women over the age of 80 live alone. The financial picture for these women is not as rosy as many might think. And, with the pension age slowly rising from 60 to an anticipated 65 by the year 2013, the need for women to take financial control of their lives has becoming evident.

Many once believed, and some still do, that if a woman got married, raised her children and helped her family, she would be set for life. While this is the case for some, the figures do not bear this out as the only route a woman should take to prepare for her own future. For example, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reports:

• The crude divorce rate in Australia was 2.8 per 1,000 in population in 2001.
• The 2001 median age for divorce was 42 years for men and 39 years for women.
• Among couples, a woman's average contribution to earnings falls between 23 percent and 39 percent, depending on the age and presence of children in a home. This implies that in the event of death or divorce, a woman would likely lose about 70 percent of her lifestyle/income.
• Women are more likely than men to rely on a government pension or allowance than a wage or salary, their own business or superannuation.
• Unfortunately, Australian women do face some obstacles in taking control of their financial futures, especially if they intend to work at average jobs. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the gender wage gap has increased, rather than decreased, since 1994. In addition to this, the average weekly total earning for women falls in around $611.50 versus men's $897.50. This is regardless of hours worked per week. Add to this the fact that women are three times more likely than men to work part-time and the likely need for a different tactic becomes clear.
• According to "The Importance of Saving over the Life Cycle: A Woman's Perspective," the main factors that impact a woman's ability to save include:
• The longer life expectancy, which makes a need for greater retirement savings necessary.
• A shorter duration in the paid workforce on average than men.
  Lower incomes and lower wages, on average, than men.

There are steps Australian women can take to change their financial outlook. From taking advantage of different income possibilities and even work-at-home businesses to learning to shave the budget in favour of savings, the possibilities are limited only by a woman's imagination.

I asked some of my very successful friends how they find balance in life in these hectic days and here is what my friend Michael Laulund had to say:

“Over lunch one sunny afternoon, Michele, a friend asked her workmate, Garry, and myself if we would like to do a quick exercise. (If you would like to try it now, as you read this, please feel free to do so). Michele said, “Sit up straight, close your eyes, take three deep full-lung breathes and exhale slowly on each breathe. Now while your eyes are relaxed and closed, think to a near future. Think to a near future where you have a passive income that covers all your expenses. Think to a near future where you are free to do anything you wish to. Think of how you spend your days and what you do in your career. Tell me now, say out aloud, what your career is.” I smiled and said, “Investing in businesses and real estate… exactly what I’m doing right now.” What did you say just now?

This is your dharma, your true calling, as you see it in this moment. If you are living your dharma, as I am, you would surely agree, work feels like play. When your career becomes hectic, you feel a sense of excitement, rather than a sense of stress. When your work begins to become mundane, you proactively seek out new ways to grow, because ‘this stuff is just so much fun!’ When you start to feel uncertain in your work, you start to feel a sense of anticipation, because you know you are about to learn some thing of value. Your dharma is your way of giving back; actions born out of your gratitude.

During your dharma, you feel a great sense of contribution. You also find ways for the various parts of your life to blend into one another because you want to share your life with your loved ones.

You choose to put your priorities firmly in the forefront and manage the time you give to each priority. Remember, children spell love, T - I - M - E.

However, if you are not living your dharma, you will not be experiencing what I have just described. Garry answered, “I see a career that is so far from what I’m doing now.” Michele caringly said, “Isn’t that interesting.” Michele then asked with focused concentration, “If life is too short, what should you do now, continue on your current path, or create your own financial freedom and proactively pursue your dreams?” So, are you living your dharma, and if not, what do you intend to do now?

Michael Laulund, Principal Partner (Managing Director). The Laulund group is a business angel / private equity firm that invest in businesses and real estate. Membership to Laulund group projects is by application and is open to the public, including international investors and financial institutes. visit:http://www.laulund.com.au/