Swim with Zillionaire Dolphins

swim with zillionaire dolphins and avoid zero sharks and tuna
I divide the world into two groups: My People and Not My People. My People are Dolphins; happy, friendly, and rich. Not My People come in two species: Sharks who want to eat you; or Tuna who want to complain to you. You can tell who’s who by the way you feel after you’ve been with them, and the state of your bank account. Dolphins put money in your pocket and a song in your heart. Sharks rob you and leave you bleeding. Tuna cry for you but can’t help you. If you want to be wealthy, you have to learn to be a Dolphin and choose your friends and co-workers wisely. Don’t borrow from a loan shark. Don’t ask unsuccessful people for career advice. Get Zillionaire advice from Dolphins, and you’ll become one yourself.
This is how to tell which sea creatures you’ve been swimming with:
Dolphins: You feel good and you are rich.

Sharks: You feel bad and you are broke.

Tunas: You feel tired but you broke even.
Sharks sneer at books like this one. Why would anyone need a book to tell them how to be successful? Kill or be killed is all you need to know; it’s survival of the fittest, dummy. Tuna don’t read books except as a vehicle to beat themselves up with and cry, “Oh, no, this doesn’t work for me, either. Nothing ever works for me.” Dolphins value learning and growing; they read books, take workshops, attend classes, listen to CDs, and are always improving themselves and the world around them.

When you learn to surround yourself with Dolphins and avoid Shark and Tuna, you will be richer and happier, and so will your friends. You’ll be a Zillionaire among Zillionaires.

Dolphins
Dolphins are friendly creatures; they swim in groups called pods. They are intelligent and communicate with each other. They are playful, jumping for the joy of it in graceful arcs above the waves. They have been known to ward off Shark attacks and protect other fish in the sea.

People who are Dolphins are generous. They love to share the wealth and always make sure there is enough money left on the bargaining table so that everyone feels they’ve made a good deal. They’d like nothing better than for everyone in the world to be rich, but they understand that you have to work for it. Because of this, they are wonderful mentors and teachers and are delighted to share their secrets of success with you. They give you honest feedback, but only when requested. When you swim in the company of Dolphins, you feel empowered, energized, and uplifted. You feel better about yourself and the world around you, and you have more money, too. You will always find Dolphins swimming alongside your golden treasure ships.
Dolphins praise you and pay you.

Dolphins play Win-Win.

Sharks
Sharks are eating machines. That is their sole purpose in life; eating. It’s not their fault; they were born like that. They are big and have big teeth; the-better-to-eat-you-with-my-dear. They are on the hunt. The music plays “Do-do, do-do” and then they pounce. The world is their oyster; literally. They see everyone else in the world as dinner. That includes you.

Sharks are are sometimes rich, but don’t enjoy their wealth because the word “enough” doesn’t exist in their vocabulary. Sharks don’t share with anybody, because their constant thought is “Me, me, me, I, I, I” so there is no room at the dinner table for anyone else except on a plate. You will see Sharks swimming alongside pirate ships and black plague ships.

There are two kinds of Sharks: Angry Sharks and Con-Artist Sharks.

• Angry Sharks. They are completely self-obsessed. They have no empathy for other people; they just can’t tell that you have thoughts and feelings just like they do. You are food. They are angry with life and the world and are going to take it out on you. These sharks tend to scream and yell and throw tantrums in order to get their way. They will tell you everything that’s wrong with you if you give them an opportunity; like if you say, “Hello.” Powered by rage, they are fearsome to behold. They rip you apart right away.
• Con-Artist Sharks. They are Sharks in Dolphin’s Clothing. They pretend to be your friend and imitate Dolphin behavior in order to get close to you. They have charisma, a hail-fellow-well-met bonhomie, and a ready smile; there’s no such thing as an obnoxious con artist. But look in their eyes; you’ll see nothing but calculation. They are running numbers, figuring what you are worth and how they can take advantage of you. Their offers sound so fabulous! You suspect maybe they’re too good to be true, but what if it really is your lucky day at last and this is a fabulous opportunity for you to get rich?? So you throw your skepticism into Davy Jones’ Locker and board their Pirate Ship to search for the treasure. But you’re the treasure and now they’ve got you walking the plank into their jaws. They are your best buddy; until they slowly rip you apart.

After you’ve been swimming in Shark-infested waters, you feel hurt, wounded, and betrayed. And usually, you are broke, too.

Sharks could pay you; but they don’t want to. They want all the money for themselves.

Sharks play Win-Lose.

Tunas
Tunas are food for the Sharks. They are the Victims of the Universe, and they wear their martyr crowns and title sashes proudly. They talk endlessly about how awful life is and how badly they’ve been treated and how it isn’t their fault. It’s a one-way conversation; all they want from you is a sympathetic “oh, you poor thing!” now and then.

Tunas complain a lot and don’t accomplish much. They would love to share but they can’t because they’re broke and could you please invest in their business or loan them some money so they can save the world through their non-profit organization? You will find Tunas swimming alongside fishing boats, looking for a handout. They get hauled in instead, and handed out to someone else. They don’t get dinner; they are dinner.

Tunas come in two species: Angry Tunas and Timid Tunas.

• Angry Tunas. They are the “Ain’t It Awful” or “Doesn’t It Suck” people who complain endlessly about everything. They never do anything about anything, mind you, they just whine and complain. “Life is Unfair” and “What’s the Use” are their mottos. Angry Tunas will hurt you almost as badly as a Shark will, but they will do it through passive-aggressive behavior. Their inaction will cost you a contract, cost you a friendship, cost you a fortune. And they will get huffy if you say anything to them about it, because They Are Blameless. Nothing is ever their fault.
• Timid Tunas. They never do anything either because they are afraid. They mask their ineffectual behavior under the guise of being Self-Sacrificing and Good-Hearted, but really they are just Victims. They justify playing with Sharks saying, “Oh, there’s really a Dolphin in there somewhere; I’m going to help them find their inner Dolphin,” meanwhile completely oblivious to the fact that they’re missing a fin and the blood in the water is their own. Timid Tunas won’t cause you direct harm, but they will make you really, really frustrated.

Both kinds of Tunas end up as dinner. And you’ll be in the frying pan with them, salted and breaded, if you swim with them very often. After you’ve spent some time with Tunas, you feel tired, depressed, and need to take a nap. It’s hard to get anything done after that.
Tunas can’t pay you. Tunas have no money.

Angry Tunas play Lose-Lose. Timid Tunas play Lose-Win.
Life is great and you can have what you want! But you won’t get a great life by crying over not having one. That’s a plea for negative attention and I risk my own health and wealth if I swim with you too long.

Dolphins are Your People. Listen. Underneath the noise and squawk of a billion people, Dolphins are singing. Find them and swim with them.

Excerpt from Zero to Zillionaire: 8 Foolproof Steps to Financial Peace of Mind (Sourcebooks, 2006)

Chellie Campbell is the author of The Wealthy Spirit: Daily Affirmations for Financial Stress Reduction (Sourcebooks, 2002) and Zero to Zillionaire: 8 Foolproof Steps for Financial Peace of Mind (Sourcebooks, 2006). She created and teaches the Financial Stress Reduction® Workshops in the Los Angeles area and gives programs throughout the country. Her free e-newsletter is available at www.chellie.com. Permission granted for use on www.findbliss.com.

written by chellie campbell