The 13 Principles of Prosperity

from rickkoerber.com

The foundation of the prosperity economics is true economic principles. These principles or natural laws were rediscovered by America’s Founding Fathers. The Founders studied and realized that all prosperous nations on earth (most notably the ancient Israelites and Anglo Saxons) applied these natural laws and experienced demise once the laws were abandoned.

On August 13, 1776 Thomas Jefferson wrote, “Are we not better for what we have hitherto abolished of the feudal system. Has not every restitution of the ancient laws had happy effects. . . . Is it not better now that we return at once to that happy system of our ancestors, the wisest and most perfect ever yet devised by the wit of man as it stood before the eighth century.”

The Founding Fathers believed the ancient natural laws would lead America to a Novus Ordo Seclorum, a “new order of the ages” (a motto found on the Great Seal of the United States). The Founders’ vision of a “new order of the ages” refers to a paradigm shift, a shift to abundance—which consequently leads to prosperity; Novus Ordo Seclorum does not signify a new world order.

The 13 Principles as outlined by Rick Koerber

1. God is the Author of Prosperity
2. Faith Begins with Self-Interest
3. Agency Implies Stewardship
4. Perspective Determines Action
5. People are Assets
6. Human Life Value is the Source and Creator of All Property Value
7. Dollars Follow Value
8. Exchange Creates Wealth
9. Profit is the Tool of Validation
10. Productivity is the Standard
11. Force Destroys Freedom and Prosperity
12. Collective Action Has No Unique Moral Authority
13. Personal Liberty Requires Private Property

I can't say enough about these principles. I post them here because learning about them has changed my life. At first glance, they may not seem like much, but if you're willing to open your mind, to dig deep and discover the message and the meaning behind the simple phrases, you'll find a wealth of knowledge and opportunity. These principles were the result of much study and thought, and they represent the wisdom of the ages. Prosperity is quite simply the natural consequence of living by these principles.

You can read more about the each principle at freecapitalist.com