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This book is dedicated to three men of the gospel who are all navy veterans who told me things that changed my thinking about success. The first person is pastor Eddie royal sr. that taught me to speak and believe that I am successful. Reverend Garfield Bowens who told me that god ordains or grants wealth. Brother Lewis Roberson taught me that whatever you want to achieve in life you have to set goals and create plans or strategies on how to achieve your goals. I would also like to dedicate this work to my lovely wife Crystal King-Wade and my mother pastor Bernice Bigelow who made this work possible. blessing upon them and their families!!!!!!

Introduction into the realm of success

I wrote this book under the command of the holy spirit. I am by no means an expert neither went to school to learn about success because frankly there are no courses in colleges training or teaching students how to be successful.

I used to have a negative view of success and wealth because of how it has been projected through the media. I saw all rich people as evil and ungodly. I used to hear preachers preach against wealth and prosperity. I saw videos on you tube where people are finding fault with the big-time ministries and revealing how much they are worth. I personally don’t see a problem. Why, so what they have a lot of money. Did they rob a bank, steal it or do something illegal to get it? If not, then it should not be an issue.

The three men of the gospel who I dedicated this book to helped me see wealth and prosperity in a totally different way. the holy spirit spoke to me and told me to write about success.

I was trying to think of a title for this work and the holy spirit gave me the title “the realm of success” there are two basic viewpoints on what is success. One is secular and the other is biblical. In reference to the title there are two realms or areas of success and that is based on how both views success.

The secular view measure success based on physical circumstances or material that can be seen with the physical eye. This is the physical realm of success. The biblical view measures success based on spiritual circumstance. This is the spiritual realm of success. Both are connected and since they are connected then they become one so that is why you have the title.

One thing to note about success is that spiritually it is within you. So, you will always be successful. However, in the physical realm success is manifested into times and seasons. And is temporary. The physical realm is governed by time gravity and space which is the reason for seasons. In the spiritual there is no time and gravity so success in that realm is eternal. A veteran said “some people are marked for success and will never get it.” you will see this statement later in the book when I talk about managing success in reference to the story of the men with the talents.

I hope you learn something or make a discovery and in the process be raised to an elevated level of consciousness. Please read this work with an open mind and without prejudices or judgements. You may not agree with what I say and that is okay because that only means that you have a different viewpoint based on your own life experience. I hope you’re not offended but convicted. An offence is purposed to tear down, belittle or destroy you or your character. However, when you are convicted a conviction is to edify, uplift and help you by correction, reproof or show you a better approach. Everything I am writing is out of love for all people. So please receive my words as a token of love or a love gift. God bless and enjoy the rest of this book. Shalom Aleichem!!!!!!!

Table of contents

Dedication

Introduction

Chapter 1 Defining success

Chapter 2 the fruit of success

Chapter 3 the source of success

Chapter 4 challenging the secular view of success

Chapter 5 managing success

Chapter 6 becoming an entrepreneur

Chapter 7 getting started

Chapter 8 setting up your business

Chapter 9 investing

Chapter 10 entering the labor realm

Chapter 11 being a successful employee

Chapter 12 the fruit of a successful employee

Chapter 13 business ideas

Chapter 14 the hinderances of success

Epilogue

Sources

Chapter 1 Defining Success

What is Success?

There are three definitions for the word success. The first definition is based on the biblical view of success. In Joshua 1:8 the words success and prosperity are used. Both words are from the Hebrew word sakal which means wisdom and understanding. Based on this passage the way to acquire success and prosperity is by obeying god’s laws. According to Matthew 6:33 if you seek god’s kingdom and its righteousness success and prosperity is automatic. Also, when we review Solomon’s response when the lord asked him to tell him what he wanted. Solomon responded by asking for wisdom and knowledge to rule his people.

II Chronicles 1:10. He also gave him wisdom and understanding in I Kings 4:29. The LORD granted Solomon’s request along with wealth and riches.