I read a quote this morning that stated the following, "Prepare your mind to receive the best that life has to offer", by Ernest Holmes.  It made me pause for some time as I found the words to not only be profound and yet there was a lot of truth associated with them as well.  There are many life strategists around the world that speak to this concept quite frequently and they specifically indicate that one has to be willing to imagine the great bounties in front of you, in order for you to reap them later.  To deconstruct this a little more, I do feel that there are many people who may be stuck in feeling that they may not be worthy of something and as a result, they may not achieve what they were expecting.  In the world of fitness, sports coaches also use this philosophy with many top athletes in various sports.  If you cannot imagine that you are a winner or the top of your sport, then you may be left with the a hurdle that may never be overcome.  It all begins with some simple beliefs that are anchored by the fact that you are worth what you ask for and that you are also deserving of this and more.  Suze Orman, the great money and financial guru, has also stated some of these related beliefs when it comes to people and money.  I read one of her early books on the topic and she asks people to develop a mantra about their financial well being.  When she shared hers, she began by stating that she had more money than she will ever need.  This is sometime before here now even larger amount of wealth.  In her advice, she began with the fact that if you are constantly worried about finances, then you need to address some much more deep personal issues than just lack of funds in a bank account.  Financial well being begins with having a healthier attitude about one's relationship with money and having the proper respect for it.  Remember that money cannot buy you happiness, however, it can make your life a lot more comfortable.  Therefore, as you plan for what you want to materialize in your life, remember to prepare yourself along with your mind for prosperity or what ever it is that you desire.  In order for things to be manifested, it must begin with the basics of willing to see yourself in that future situation and begin letting go of your current one.