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I'm a self-made millionaire, and here are the 10 best pieces of advice I can give you about money

• STEVE SIEBOLD, CONTRIBUTOR
 
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  Building wealth is up to you.

About six months ago my wife and I decided to turn our North Georgia summer retreat into our full-time residence. 

We decided to make a few changes to the property now that we would be living in it year-round.

As I was getting into my car one morning, three of the workers paused from what they were doing and stared me down.

I stopped and asked if everything was ok and one of the men said, "It's not fair. You have this beautiful home and a nice car while we are stuck doing hard labor for just a little more than minimum wage."

I approached the men and we ended up speaking about building wealth for more than an hour. I shared with them that life wasn't always this good, and at one point I was $50,000 in debt and didn't know how I would climb out of it. The men shook my hand and thanked me for sharing my insights.

Fast forward to this morning and I was again about to get into my car. A man driving a truck down the street stops in front of my house and yells, "Mr. Siebold, I took your advice and started my own company. I have five employees working for me and business is booming. My family and I are experiencing freedom like we never thought possible."

He continued, "Please share your words of wisdom with others."

So moved that this man turned his life around, I'm now going to take his advice and share the takeaways from that conversation six months ago:

1. In a free market economy, anyone can make as much money as they want.

2. Your background, highest level of education, or IQ is irrelevant when it comes to earning money.

3. The fastest way to make money is to solve a problem. The bigger the problem you solve, the more money you make.

4. Don't listen to the naysayers who tell you that life is supposed to be a struggleand that you should settle and be grateful for what you have.

5. Expect to make more money. For this one you have to think big. $100,000, $500,000, or why not $1 million?

6. Lose the fear and scarcity mindset and start seeing money for all the good things:freedom, opportunity, possibility, and abundance.

7. Being rich isn't a privilege. Being rich is a right. If you create massive value for others, you have the right to be as rich as you want.

8. Don't wait for your ship to come in.You're not going to be discovered, saved, or made rich by an outside force. If you want a lot of money, build your own ship. No one is coming to the rescue.

9. Stop worrying about running out of money and focus on how to make more.Constantly worrying about money is no way to live. Dream about money, instead.

10. Stop telling yourself that getting rich is outside of your control. The truth is that making money is an inside job.

Just like the man working at my home six months ago who was frustrated over his finances and held a grudge against the rich, you too have the power to change your financial situation around. Maybe you've been living in debt for years or maybe you've just dreamed of having more; it's all possible if you make the decision and really set your mind to it.

Steve Siebold is author of "How Rich People Think," and a self-made millionaire who has interviewed more than 1,200 of the world's wealthiest people. 

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Recently speaking with HipHopDX's Shirley Ju, the Maybach Music Group artist said that he already had money when he earned his first advance.

"I had money a little bit already so I just added it to my bank account," Meek Mill said via a segment of today's (July 1) DX Daily. Meek also was asked about his MMG boss, Rick Ross' recent prison stay.

"Free Rick Ross," he said in response. "I'm praying for my homie to make it through it and hopefully he'll make it through it well."

Rick Ross was arrested on June 24 for kidnapping, aggravated assault and aggravated battery charges after it was reported that he, and an accomplice, pistol-whipped his landscaper, chipping his teeth and causing other damage. Ross is currently being held in prison and was denied bond for the incident. He is slated to face a Superior Court hearing today.

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Meek Mill is one his way home to having his first ever number one album.

It's safe to say you are already winning at life when you can call Nicki Minaj you’re girlfriend, but add a number one album into the mix and you’re absolutely scorching, which looks to be the case for Meek Mill right now. 

According to Billboard and their industry forecasters, Meek’s new album, Dreams Worth More Than Money, is heading towards the #1 spot this week and could move north of 200K copies sold in its first week (ending July 5). If these numbers remain true, it will easily set the MMG mogul atop of the Billboard 200 chart and serve as his first ever number #1 album. In 2012, Meek’s Dreams & Nightmares came just shy of that landing him the #2 spot on Billboard with 165k in its opening week.

Meek’s latest single, "All Eyes On You,” featuring Nicki Minaj and Chris Brown has entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart at the #81 spot with every intentions of climbing up it quickly.

We’ll update you next week when the official numbers come in. Until then, stream the album over here and show your support on iTunes.

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Jay Z’s highly anticipated concert for the fans is going down tonight at Terminal 5 in New York.

Earlier this month, Tidal announced “Tidal X: Jaÿ-Z B-Sides" concert that would feature Hov performing deep cuts and some even never performed before from his iconic discography. Due to overwhelming amount of fans who submitted playlists (as part of the contest’s stipulations), he added a second Tidal X performance and moved the special concert to a weekend.

UPDATE: Here's the full setlist of Jay Z's show for tonight. He also brought out a few surprise guests such as State Property, Jeezy and more. You can go back to Tidal's website to watch the show again if you missed it.

Setlist:

Dynasty Intro
Young Gifted & Black
Pump It Up Freestyle
Streets Is Watching
Friend or Foe
Where I’m From
Say Hello
Politics As Usual
Guess Who’s Back
Show You How To Do This
Jigga My Nigga
Hovi Baby
22 Twos
U Don’t Know
A Million and One Questions/Rhyme No More
So Ghetto
D’Evils
This Can’t Be Life
Party Life
Success
Ignorant Shit
Grammy Family Freestyle
Takeover
State Property - You, Me, Him, and Her
State Property - 1-900-Hustler
Clique
Jay Electronica –We Made It Freestyle
Jay Electronica – Exhibit C
Go Crazy
Jeezy – Who Dat
Can I Live?
In My Lifetime (Remix)
Feelin It
Imaginary Player
Dead Presidents (Part 1)
It’s Like That
Never Change
Blueprint (Momma Loves Me)
Allure
Public Service Announcement