Steve Harvey Taught Me a Simple Psychological Trick to Attract Success and Wealth
How to change your life with a first-class upgrade
Steve Harvey taught me a psychological trick that is causing some controversy online.
This method is subtle, simple, and facilitates sustainable change in your thinking and behavior.
Upon reflection, this is the exact same principle that has worked in my life from the moment I quit my full-time nine-to-five job to be a full-time blogger and entrepreneur.
This article is about the lesson I learned from Steve Harvey and how, if you want to, you can use it, too.
Here Is the Psychological Trick Steve Harvey Taught Me
In a YouTube video short, Steve Harvey said that the next time you take a flight, ask for an upgrade to first class.
He says that upgrading the first class once will give you such an extraordinary experience that you'll never be the same. When the flight attendants close that curtain between first class and business class, when you experience the roominess and service of first class, it changes you.
You begin to see yourself as a first-class individual.
After just one time in first class, your mind and your behavior will figure out ways for you to get back to first-class next time.
This is such a subtle and powerful way to change your thought patterns and your behavioral patterns to be more successful.
In case you’re curious, here is a YouTube short of Steve Harvey explaining his method:
The Power of First Class (Why It Works)
Steve Harvey is onto something when he talks about the power of taking that first step up into first class.
There's something about it that just changes your mindset.
Maybe it's the fact that you're surrounded by other successful people who have also made their way into first class. Maybe it's because you're being treated with such care and attention by the flight attendants.
Whatever it is, there's no denying that taking that step up can change your life for the better.
When you experience something new and wonderful, your brain starts to rewire itself to accommodate this new experience. Suddenly, you're not thinking about getting back into coach next time you fly.
You're thinking about how you can make first-class a regular part of your life.
Your behavior starts to change to reflect this new mindset.
Unconsciously, you start looking for opportunities to prove to yourself (and others) that you're a first-class individual worthy of a first-class lifestyle.
It's a subtle shift, but it can have a profound effect on your overall success in life.
“Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
If You’re Homeless, Buy a Mansion
People compare Harvey’s lesson to the advice for homeless people to buy a mansion or for poor people to get rich.
I can definitely see where people are coming from.
From one POV, Steve Harvey’s lesson sounds, at best, out of touch. And, at worst, offensive and classist. But I don’t think that’s actually the case.
The principle is to treat yourself to a lifestyle above your current means. That could mean buying a nicer outfit, splurging on a nice spa treatment, or simply grabbing a more expensive bottle of wine.
The idea is not to spend more than you can afford.
It is to stretch your mind frame, give yourself a taste of a “better” life, and then let that experience change you.
Tips for Making First Class a Regular Part of Your Life
If you're sold on the idea of making first class a regular part of your life, here are a few tips to help make it happen:
- Set up an automatic savings account that gives you money (through interest) just for keeping your money with them. Personally, I like Ally bank.
- Look for flights with open seating options so that you can choose where you sit (and therefore which section of the plane you'll be in).
- Dress well when flying. Studies have shown that people who dress nicely are more likely to be upgraded than those who don't.
- Be polite and friendly when speaking with airline staff; again, politeness goes a long way toward increasing your chances of being upgraded.
- Call or email to upgrade through a virtual assistant (even if that assistant is you). Say that you are Mr. or Ms. So and So’s assistant and want to book a flight for them with an upgrade to first-class seating.
- Check-in online as early as possible. Many airlines allow those who check in online early to be among the first to choose their seats.
- Consider using an Upgrade Certificate if your airline offers them. These can usually be purchased for a reasonable price and guarantee you an upgrade (assuming there are open seats in first class).
- Fly during off-peak times when there are typically more empty seats in first class; try flying mid-week or during unpopular times like late at night or early in the morning.
- Join an airline loyalty program and rack up those points. The more points you have, the better your chances of being upgraded to first class the next time you fly.
Remember, you can also apply the same principle to other areas of your life, such as what you wear, where you eat, and how you occasionally splurge on yourself.
Final Thoughts
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” — George Bernard Shaw
Making small changes in our lives can sometimes have a big impact.
That's certainly true of taking advantage of opportunities like flying first class once in a while instead of always sticking with coach.
If you follow Steve Harvey's advice and give first class a try, you may find that it really does change your life–and your mindset–for the better!
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- Don’t Be Happy In Pockets
- The System I Use To Smash My Goals and Create My Dream Life
- 4 Subtle Signs You’re Becoming Rich (Without Even Realizing It)
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