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]]>Why excess abdominal fat is more DEADLY than you think
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by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer
Did you know that the vast majority of people in this day and age have excess abdominal fat? The first thing that most people think of is that their extra abdominal fat is simply ugly, is covering up their abs from being visible, and makes them self conscious about showing off their body.
However, what most people don't realize is that excess abdominal fat in particular, is not only ugly, but is also a dangerous risk factor to your health. Scientific research has clearly demonstrated that although it is unhealthy in general to have excess body fat throughout your body, it is also particularly dangerous to have excess abdominal fat.
There are two types of fat that you have in your abdominal area. The first type that covers up your abs from being visible is called subcutaneous fat and lies directly beneath the skin and on top of the abdominal muscles.
The second type of fat that you have in your abdominal area is called visceral fat, and that lies deeper in the abdomen beneath your muscle and surrounding your organs. Visceral fat also plays a role in giving certain men that "beer belly" appearance where their abdomen protrudes excessively but at the same time, also feels sort of hard if you push on it.
Both subcutaneous fat and visceral fat in the abdominal area are serious health risk factors, but science has shown that having excessive visceral fat is even more dangerous than subcutaneous fat. Both of them greatly increase the risk your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, sleep apnea, various forms of cancer, and other degenerative diseases.
Part of the reason visceral fat is particularly dangerous is that it apparently releases more inflammatory molecules into your body on a consistent basis.
If you care about the quality of your life and your loved ones, reducing your abdominal fat should be one of your TOP priorities! There's just no way around it. Besides, a side-effect of finally getting rid of all of that excessive ugly abdominal fat is that your stomach will flatten out, and if you lose enough stomach fat, you will be able to visibly see those sexy six pack abs that everyone wants.
So what gets rid of extra abdominal fat? Is there actually a REAL solution beyond all of the gimmicks and hype that you see in ads and on commercials for "miracle" fat loss products?
The first thing you must understand is that there is absolutely NO quick fix solution. There are no pills or supplements of any sort that will help you lose your abdominal fat faster. Also, none of the gimmicky ab rockers, rollers, or ab belts will help get rid of abdominal fat either. You can't spot reduce your stomach fat by using any of these worthless contraptions. It simply doesn't work that way.
The ONLY solution to consistently lose your abdominal fat and keep it off for good is to combine a sound nutritious diet full of unprocessed natural foods with a properly designed strategic exercise program that stimulates the necessary hormonal and metabolic response within your body. Both your food intake as well as your training program are important if you are to get this right.
I've actually even seen a particular study that divided thousands of participants into a diet-only group and an exercise/diet group. While both groups in this study made good progress, the diet-only group lost significantly LESS abdominal fat than the diet & exercise combined group.
Now the important thing to realize is that just any old exercise program will not necessarily do the trick. The majority of people that attempt getting into a good exercise routine are NOT working out effectively enough to really stimulate the loss of stubborn abdominal fat. I see this everyday at the gym.
Most people will do your typical boring ineffective cardio routines, throw in a little outdated body-part style weight training, and pump away with some crunches and side bends, and think that they are doing something useful for reducing their abdominal fat. Then they become frustrated after weeks or months of no results and wonder where they went wrong.
Well, the good news is that I've spent over a decade researching this topic, analyzing the science, and applying it "in the trenches" with myself as well as thousands of my clients from all over the world to see what works to really stimulate abdominal fat loss.
The entire solution... all of the nutritional strategies, as well as training sequences, exercise combinations, and more have all been compiled in my Truth About Six Pack Abs Program. Keep in mind that the point of this whole program is NOT abdominal exercises (that is only a very small portion of it). The main point of this program is showing you the absolute most effective strategies for losing your stubborn abdominal fat, so you can get rid of that dangerous health risk, as well as get a flatter more defined midsection.
If you follow the guidelines, you WILL lose your belly fat that has been plaguing you for years. This is not guesswork... it is a proven system that works time and time again for all of my clients on every corner of the globe that actually apply the information I teach. If you apply it, the results will come. It's really that simple.
The only reason most people fail in their fitness goals is that they have good intentions at first to adopt a new lifestyle, yet after a few weeks or months, they abandon their good intentions and slip right back into their old bad habits that gave them the excess body fat in the first place.
I want to help you succeed in finally getting rid of that extra abdominal fat that is not only UGLY, but also DANGEROUS.
Don't waste another day allowing that nasty abdominal fat to kill your confidence as well as contribute to your risk for MAJOR diseases.
Get the solution to rid yourself for life of this problem at...
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I hope you find this interesting. Jeffrey Bangerter]]>Still Smoking?
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When I see products that might help a person quit I want to share them even though I think it boils down to just deciding you are ready to quit which is what I did so many years ago. I hope that these products will help at least one more person get free of this terrible habit. I have several family members that smoke and I want you all to know that no one thinks less of you because you smoke but wouldn't you feel better about yourself if you could break this unhealthy habit?
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When I tried to think of what I should say today, one of his many passages popped into my head.
It’s two questions that Jim learned to ask early in his career:
"Do you mind if I ask you one of the most important questions you'll ever be asked in your life?"
"Have you found the opportunity that's going to take care of you and your family for the rest of your life?"
If you’d like to know how I answered, and how I beat the recession, and how YOU can answer Jim’s second question with a big resounding YES, then go watch this short video presentation. http://kachingkachingnow.com/ ]]>BOB & THE BLONDE
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Walked into a sports bar around 9:58 PM. He sat down next to a blonde at the bar And stared up at the TV. The 10 PM news was coming on. The news crew was covering the story Of a man on the ledge of a large building Preparing to jump..
The blonde looked at Bob and said, "Do you think he'll jump?" Bob said, "You know, I bet he'll jump." The blonde replied, "Well, I bet he won't." Bob placed a $20 bill on the bar and said, "You're on!"
Just as the blonde placed her money on the bar, The guy on the ledge Did a swan dive off the building, Falling to his death. The blonde was very upset, But willingly handed her $20 to Bob. "Fair's fair. Here's your money."
Bob replied, "I can't take your money. I saw this earlier on the 5 PM news, And so I knew he would jump." The blonde replied, "I did too, But didn't think he'd do it again." Bob took the money...
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George Carlin's Views on Aging
Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we're kids?
If you're less than 10 years old, you're so excited about aging that you think in fractions.
'How old are you?' 'I'm four and a half!' You're never thirty-six and a half. You're four and a half, going on five! That's the key.
You get into your teens, now they can't hold you back. You jump to the next number, or even a few ahead.
'How old are you?' 'I'm gonna be 16!' You could be 13, but hey, you're gonna be 16!
And then the greatest day of your life ! You become 21. Even the words sound like a ceremony.YOU BECOME 21. YESSSS!!!
But then you turn 30. Oooohh, what happened there? Makes you sound like bad milk! He TURNED; we had to throw him out. There's no fun now, you're Just a sour-dumpling.. What's wrong? What's changed?
You BECOME 21, you TURN 30, then you're PUSHING 40.
Whoa! Put on the brakes, it's all slipping away. Before you know it, you REACH 50 and your dreams are gone...
But! Wait!! ! You MAKE it to 60. You didn't think you would!
So you BECOME 21, TURN 30, PUSH 40, REACH 50 and make it to 60. You've built up so much speed that you HIT 70! After that it's a day-by-day thing; you HIT Wednesday!
You get into ! Your 80's and every day is a complete cycle; you HIT lunch; you TURN 4:30; you REACH bedtime. And it doesn't end there. Into the 90s, you start going backwards; 'I Was JUST 92.'
Then a strange thing happens. If you make it over 100, you become a little kid again. 'I'm 100 and a half!'
May you all make it to a healthy 100 and a half!!
HOW TO STAY YOUNG
1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay them.
2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.
3.Keep learning. ! Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever, even ham radio. Never let the brain idle. 'An idle mind is the devil's workshop.' And the devil's family name is Alzheimer's.
4. Enjoy the simple things...
5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.
6... The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person, who is with us our entire life, is ourselves... Be ALIVE while you are alive.
7. Surround yourself with what you love , whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever.Your home is your refuge.
8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it.. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
9. Don't take guilt trips.. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county; to a foreign country but NOT to where the guilt is.
10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
And if you don't send this to at least 8 people - who cares? But do share this with someone. We all need to live life to its fullest each day!! ]]>Look for work?
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Your Day Works Out... Who's The "Genie In The Bottle" Of Your Life?
Don't wait for someone else to come along and make your life perfect. The only way you'll reach your goals is if you seize the initiative and take action now. Remember, working prayers have a greater chance of success than waiting prayers.
"The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can't find them, make them."~ George Bernard Shaw]]>Another Twitter Program
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Imagine making money while you're asleep, well that's exactly what Twitter Friend Follower 2009 has allowed me to do. Before I started using this software to gather followers I was spending 3-4 hours a day on Twitter. It was sucking up all my time.
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OK for something uplifting, I picked up a DVD called Pass It On. Wow this is a great message that everyone should see and hear, it is in the same style as The Secret but much more to the point of what you can do to have a better life. It breaks down the actual steps to building the life you have always wanted to live and know you have deep within you.
I strongly recommend you get this video, watch it and then pass it on!
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On a hike through the bush, he came across a young bull elephant standing with one leg raised in the air.
The elephant seemed distressed, so Peter approached it very carefully.
He got down on one knee, inspected the elephants foot, and found a large piece of wood deeply embedded in it.
As carefully and as gently as he could, Peter worked the wood out with his knife,
after which the elephant gingerly put down its foot.
The elephant turned to face the man, and with a rather curious look on its face, stared at him for several tense moments.
Peter stood frozen, thinking of nothing else but being trampled.
Eventually the elephant trumpeted loudly, turned, and walked away.
Peter never forgot that elephant or the events of that day.
Twenty years later, Peter was walking through the Chicago Zoo with his teenage son.
As they approached the elephant enclosure, one of the creatures turned and
walked over to near where Peter and his son Cameron were standing.
The large bull elephant stared at Peter, lifted its front foot off the ground, then put it down.
The elephant did that several times then trumpeted loudly, all the while staring at the man. Remembering the encounter in 1986, Peter could not help wondering if this was the same elephant.
Peter summoned up his courage, climbed over the railing, and made his way into the enclosure.
He walked right up to the elephant and stared back in wonder.
The elephant trumpeted again, wrapped its trunk around one of Peter legs
and slammed him against the railing, killing him instantly.
Probably wasn't the same elephant.
Got ya! I just thought this was funny.]]>Snow Board Deal
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Just in case some of you young whippersnappers (& some older ones) didn't know this. It's easy to check out, if you don't believe it.. Be sure and show it to your kids. They need a little history lesson on what's what and it doesn't matter whether you are Democrat or Republican. Facts are Facts!!!
Our Social Security
Franklin Roosevelt, a Democrat, introduced the Social Security (FICA) Program. He promised:
1.) That participation in the Program would be Completely voluntary,
No longer Voluntary
2.) That the participants would only have to pay 1% of the first $1,400 of their annual Incomes into the Program,
Now 7.65% (plus Employer pays 7.65%)
3.) That the money the participants elected to put Into the Program would be deductible from Their income for tax purposes each year,
No longer tax deductible
4..) That the money the participants put into the Independent 'Trust Fund' rather than into the General operating fund, and therefore, would Only be used to fund the Social Security Retirement Program, and no other Government program, and,
Under Johnson the money was moved to
The General Fund and Spend
5..) That the annuity payments to the retirees Would never be taxed as income.
Under Clinton & Gore
Up to 85% of your Social Security can be Taxed
Since many of us have paid into FICA for years and are Now receiving a Social Security check every month -- And then finding that we are getting taxed on 85% of The money we paid to the Federal government to 'put Away -- you may be interested in the following:
Q: Which Political Party decided to start Giving Annuity payments to immigrants?
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A: That's right!
Jimmy Carter and the Democratic Party. Immigrants moved into this country, and at age 65, Began to receive Social Security payments! The Democratic Party gave these payments to them, Even though they never paid a dime into it!
Then, after violating the original contract (FICA), the Democrats turn around and tell you that the Republicans want to take your Social Security away!
And the worst part about it is uninformed citizens believe it!
If enough people receive this, maybe a seed of Awareness will be planted and maybe changes will Evolve. Maybe not, some Democrats are awfully Sure of what isn't so.
But it's worth a try. How many people can YOU send this to?
Actions speak louder than bumper stickers.
AND CONGRESS GIVES THEMSELVES 100% RETIREMENT FOR ONLY SERVING ONE TERM!!!
A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. -Thomas Jefferson ]]>Cute Story
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One of the men says to the other, "The Mrs. and I went to the nicest restaurant last night."
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What most don’t know as there is a great income to be made as well for free.
Rob Benwell is only a mere 24 years old and has already made several million dollars. Early in 2006 he shared his secrets with the world in his highly successful Blogging To The Bank ebook and has made making money online a whole lot easier for everyone.
Just over two years after the success of his first book and over 20,000 copies sold of it and the 2007 2.0 update he is now releasing his third version of Blogging to the Bank helping to wet our appetites and keep the fat bucks rolling in.
I got this book as soon as I could and it covers quite a lot of new information and techniques to adapt your blog to the new demands of the major search engines. Many of the techniques in the old book are now dated and don’t work so well. This is why Blogging To The Bank 2010 is a godsend.
Also this guy doesn’t consider himself to be a “guru”, he’s just a normal guy who wants to help the little guys out. I find this a nice change as he doesn’t talk “down” to you like most of the other guys do. He explains everything in a nice simple manor so everyone can understand.
Saying that when he “goes off on one” it may take a few reads until you get it but when you do it’s just shear genius. Some of the topics in my opinion could have been covered a little more, then others went into great detail. You also get his 5 Blogging Commandments For 2010 that you must follow to give you blogs the greatest success in 2009 and keep them future proofed. This should be printed out and put on the wall of every online marketer without a doubt! His book starts off with market research (so that you are making the most of your time) to building your blogging empire. Everything is covered in this new outing that helps bloggers withtodays online issues regarding making the all mighty search engines happy.
Final Verdict: if you are out there in the blogging world and want to make money the easy way then I highly recommend Blogging To The Bank 2010.
Why work harder than you need to as the new techniques are there ready for you to simply implement.
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Now, Blogging to the Bank 2010 only went live Tuesday and already has sold 2,108 copies... Now there's talks that Rob only plans on selling 2,500 before taking the site down for a while... This means there's just 392 copies left which will likely be gone in the next 24 hours.
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Blogging to the Bank 2010 just launched on Tuesday and already has the industry up in arms after revealing the REAL secrets to making massive amounts of money from blogs
Rob Benwell, the creator of the system has created a formula that:
1) Generating Up To $101,919 Per Month 2) Doesn't Take Hours To Get Up And Running 3) Can Be Used By Anyone... Even With No Prior Blogging Experience 4) Has Generated Over 2.1 Million Visitos To just one Blog 5) Helped Create A Small Blog Network That Makes Up To $347,583
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Now, Blogging to the Bank 2010 only went live Tuesday and already has sold 2,108 copies... Now there's talks that Rob only plans on selling 2,500 before taking the site down for a while... This means there's just 392 copies left which will likely be gone in the next 24 hours.
Do NOT to miss out on this... Click below now:
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Blogging to the Bank 2010 just launched on Tuesday and already has the industry up in arms after revealing the REAL secrets to making massive amounts of money from blogs
Rob Benwell, the creator of the system has created a formula that:
1) Generating Up To $101,919 Per Month 2) Doesn't Take Hours To Get Up And Running 3) Can Be Used By Anyone... Even With No Prior Blogging Experience 4) Has Generated Over 2.1 Million Visitos To just one Blog 5) Helped Create A Small Blog Network That Makes Up To $347,583
There's much more but I'm sure you'll agree that these are impressive results systems. It's the most powerful blogging system on the internet... And you can get your hands on it...
Now, Blogging to the Bank 2010 only went live Tuesday and already has sold 2,108 copies... Now there's talks that Rob only plans on selling 2,500 before taking the site down for a while... This means there's just 392 copies left which will likely be gone in the next 24 hours.
Now Rob is seen as one of the top blogging experts in the world. He's authored best selling ebooks and even spoke on stage in front of hundreds of people.
His latest blogging ebook, Blogging to the Bank 2010 looks like it's going to be another best seller as it's already selling really quick.
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Did you know that you could completely eliminate your power bill, by constructing a zero point magnetic power generator?
A Zero point magnetic power generator is basically a Free Energy Generator. It uses magnets, and magnetic force to induce perpetual motion. It runs by itself, indefinitely without stopping, thus creating completely free electrical energy, which can fully power your home for free. A Perpetual motion device refers to a machine that runs perpetually i.e. indefinitely, and produces a larger amount of energy than it consumes. Thus, it produces free energy indefinitely, runs by itself, without having to need a third-party device or resource to power it.
The free energy devices have been suppressed by the corporate world, because such devices, would allow people to create their own energy for free, which would ultimately shut down the big energy corporations, because people won't need to pay anymore for electricity to fill their pockets.
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strive for personal growth. We need to keep pushing ourselves to be better than the person we were in the past. As time goes by, we need to keep growing in terms of our mental strength, emotional strength, abilities and skills.
We all know this. So, what stops most people from actually becoming stronger and better each day? What stops many of us from becoming better at making friends, better at learning, better at leadership, better at public speaking?
I believe the answer is that FEAR is what keeps us within our comfort zone. We tend to want to keep doing what is comfortable and certain than to attempt something that is fearful and hence uncomfortable. As a result, we may never grow and become better.
Well, I am here to tell you that to grow, you have to get yourself to stretch out of your comfort zone! Do whatever frightens you (but benefits you). I can assure you that once you take that first step, it will not seem that fearful anymore. When your brain has realized that you have not died from it, you will become even stronger as a result. After you do it a few more times, the fear will not only disappear, but you may even find it fun. Remember, that whatever doesn't kill you will make you stronger!
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I already have Netflix connected to my Xbox so I can watch some movies that they have online but this has a bigger selection of current shows to choose from.
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With that in mind, I have put together a number of questions for you to consider as you start this New Year:
1. What specific results do you want to achieve this year? 2. What are the constraints that could prevent you from achieving those results? 3. What habits do you need to change to ensure better results? 4. What price are you willing to pay in order to achieve victory? 6. Are you actively pursuing what's most important on a daily basis? 7. What is the biggest unsolved problem in your life that requires a solution?
You must live to answer and honor these questions, because when it comes to beginning the year strong, every day and everything you do counts.
With that in mind, I wanted to share with you an exciting opportunity to start the year strong - it's called the 100 Day Start Fast Challenge!
One thing we all have in common is that we all love a challenge. For some it could be a goal that puts you to the test, an obstacle that says you can't beat me, a belief system that is begging for a breakthrough, or even a mountain that just dares you to climb it.
Whatever it is, you're attitude should be BRING IT ON, as there's nothing quite like a good old fashioned challenge to see what you're made, to push the boundaries and tests your limits as it is ONLY when we overcome these trials that we get to reap the sweetest rewards.
Gary Ryan Blair, otherwise know as The Goals Guy has put together what I believe to be the most comprehensive approach to goal setting and performance enhancement.
The 100 Day Start Fast Challenge is a structured 14-week performance improvement program where challengers compete against themselves to achieve a number of challenging goals and start the year strong.
=> Click here: You and other competitors from around the world will be provided with a performance plan, a disciplined implementation process, daily measurement systems, and a very unique accountably tool along with specific tactics and strategies to attain your goals.
Gary is offering a powerful special report for free which is titled: How to Create Your Own Big Bang!
This report in my opinion is worth its weight in gold as it shows you how to create monumental performance gains. I encourage you to get your copy right now.
So what are you waiting for? The clock is ticking and if you want to seriously improve your life and corresponding results, I encourage you to check out the 100 Day Start Fast Challenge today as it will be one of the smartest decisions you'll make all year.
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Regards,
Jeffrey Bangerter
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I Hereby Resolve to Make 2010 the Best Year of my Life!
What if these words were part of a promise to yourself this holiday season? How about a promise to make 2010 your best year ever?
Suppose you decided today - right now - that you're finally making a REAL commitment to turn your dreams into actions... your goals into achievements... AND your Resolutions into reality.
And suppose you had more fun doing it than you ever imagined!
It can happen... but you've got to take the first bold step.
Is 2010 going to be the year you accomplish all you've dreamed of...forever?
You can do it, and I've found a way that will show you how.
Gary Ryan Blair has done it again by creating another world-class program called The Got Resolutions Challenge!
This exciting program will be there to support and guide you so YOU can resolve to change your life for the better, and I mean MUCH BETTER!
You have an awesome opportunity to begin the year fast, focused, and full of hope. All you have to do is say YES, I'm ready to make this the best year of my life!
It's easy to get started right away. Visit the Got Resolutions Challenge today and make your Resolutions a reality, once and for all!
Happy New Year!
Jeffrey Bangerter
P.S. Be sure to check out the video that explains the entire system. You'll be glad you did!
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And ya know what really kills me about all these calls? Our number is unlisted!
Even if your number is unlisted, obviously people can find it. Lots of data collectors have used public information to build databases that contain all your information—not just your telephone numbers and address, but also your credit history, your employment, and other personal data. All kinds of marketers by this information from the data brokers, using it for all kinds of reasons. A reverse telephone number look-up service can help. For just a small fee, you can block access to these data bases. The reverse telephone number look-up services not only give information; they also can keep it confidential. Using the service’s privacy protection, you can make sure that no one ever can look at your records or use your personal data for any reason. Check it online today, because your privacy and peace of mind probably are just a few mouseclicks and keystrokes away.]]>100 Day Challenge
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The new 100 Day Challenge is going to begin January 11th, would you like to get 2010 off to a big start? If so join me because I have already signed up for the next one!
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P90X is a DVD Workout at home program and at first I was skeptical and after I bought it and read the manual and watched the intro video I put it away for almost a year. Then this last year I made a goal to really get in good shape and I started the P90X program. Wow this is a great program to get in the best shape of your life. It is not for someone that has health problems or is really out of shape, if you are fit now and want to get in the best condition ever, try it.
Here is a link to their site .]]>Facebook Help
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September 23rd is an important date as it marks the 100 day countdown of 2009.
With that in mind, I have put together a number of questions for you to consider as you progress toward the finish line and call this year a wrap:
1. What specific results have you achieved so far this year? 2. Are you healthier, wealthier, and wiser? 3. Are you winning, losing or just holding ground? 4. What results are you committed to achieve by the end of the year? 5. How have you grown and what have you learned this year? 6. Is there any unfinished business that needs to be tended to in your life? 7. Are you actively pursuing what's most important on a daily basis? 8. What habits do you need to change to ensure better results? 9. What is the key issue that inhibits your ability to perform at your best?
You must live to answer and honor these questions, because when it comes to the last 100 days of the year, every day and everything you do counts.
With that in mind, I wanted to share with you an exciting opportunity to finish the year strong--it's called the 100 Day Finish Strong Challenge!
One thing we all have in common is that we all love a challenge. For some it could be a goal that puts you to the test, an obstacle that says you can't beat me, a belief system that is begging for a breakthrough, or even a mountain that just dares you to climb it.
Whatever it is, you're attitude should be BRING IT ON, as there's nothing quite like a good old fashioned challenge to see what you're made, to push the boundaries and tests your limits as it is ONLY when we overcome these trials that we get to reap the sweetest rewards.
Gary Ryan Blair, otherwise know as The Goals Guy has put together what I believe to be the most comprehensive approach to goal setting and performance enhancement.
The 100 Day Finish Strong Challenge is a structured 14-week performance improvement program where challengers compete against themselves to achieve a number of challenging goals and finish the year strong.
You and other competitors from around the world will be provided with a performance plan, a disciplined implementation process, daily measurement systems, and a very unique accountably tool along with specific tactics and strategies to attain your goals.
Free Special Report
Gary is offering a powerful special report for free which is titled: How to Create Your Own Big Bang!
This report in my opinion is worth its weight in gold as it shows you how to create monumental performance gains. I encourage you to get your copy right now.
So what are you waiting for? The clock is ticking and if you want to seriously improve your life and corresponding results, I encourage you to check out the 100 Day Finish Strong Challenge today as it will be one of the smartest decisions you'll make all year.
I wish you a great home stretch during these last 100 days and encourage you to dream big dreams and take the necessary actions to make them reality.
Regards,
Jeffrey Bangerter ]]>Do you want to make 2010 the best year of your life?
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Do you want to become debt-free, stop smoking, lose weight, discover the career you can feel passionate about or make the changes that actually last? Do you desire a new outlook on your life?
If you want more than you've ever had before, you'll want to see what I have to share with you. But first let me ask you a candid but very important question:
Of all of the Resolutions that you started off with this past year, which ones did you actually achieve or make some real progress?
- All of them?
- A few?
- Any?
What would THIS year have looked like if you'd really made major progress with all your Resolutions?
What if you achieved one?
How about two? Which ones?
How about ALL of them?
What will this year look like if you do it NOW?
What if you had a clear step-by-step process that produces results? What if I could prove it?
Now I'm not saying your Resolutions or Intentions will magically appear in your life by without effort. It's going to take ACTION on your part!
No, you can't sit on the sofa and manifest a new home, car or CEO position.
If anyone tells you differently, run the other way.
Have you ever noticed when you KNOW you're going in the right direction that everything just seems to fall into place? It's called "FLOW."
That's what I'm talking about, yet most people don't know how to get it or what process it takes to find it. It's elusive. But not when you have guidance. Not when you have the secret to the process.
A process that anyone can use to actually turn their Resolutions into reality.
Does such a process exist? Is there a proven system to help you achieve every goal you desire, one that will help you to make 2010 the best year of your life?
Yes there is. It's called the Got Resolutions Challenge and it can be yours!
The Got Resolutions Challenge is a personal leadership program that provides a step-by-step system for setting and achieving your New Year's Resolutions.
I was recently introduced to this exciting program and came away extremely impressed with the content, delivery, and the overall impact of its message and execution.
If focus, discipline, and accountability were the things that prevented you from achieving your Resolutions in the past, then you must get the "Got Resolutions?" program!
In fact, here's what Best-Selling Author Brian Tracy has to say;
"There is no one better person to start the New Year with than Gary Ryan Blair. His Got Resolutions Challenge will show you how to finally turn your resolutions into reality faster than you ever thought possible!"
Earlier this year you probably set some Goals and Resolutions, made promises to yourself, and ended up with unmet goals and unmet resolutions.
It's not your fault! You, I, and millions of others mean well but we just didn't have the tools...until NOW!
Right now you have the opportunity to create history rather than repeat it.
You're staring down the barrel of an awesome opportunity to begin the year fast, focused, and full of hope. All you have to do is say YES, I'm ready to turn my Resolutions into reality.
I'm wishing you a New Year of health, wealth, and happiness.
Just get out there and pursue your resolutions with open arms and believe deeply in your ability to enjoy the rewards of resolutions and dreams achieved.
Now THAT would be an amazing New Year's gift to yourself, wouldn't it?
Happy New Year!
Jeffrey Bangerter
P.S. Be sure to check out the video that explains the entire process. You'll be glad you did!
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I Hereby Resolve to Make 2010 the Best Year of my Life!
What if these words were part of a promise to yourself this holiday season? How about a promise to make 2010 your best year ever?
Suppose you decided today - right now - that you're finally making a REAL commitment to turn your dreams into actions... your goals into achievements... AND your Resolutions into reality.
And suppose you had more fun doing it than you ever imagined!
It can happen... but you've got to take the first bold step.
Is 2010 going to be the year you accomplish all you've dreamed of...forever?
You can do it, and I've found a way that will show you how.
Gary Ryan Blair has done it again by creating another world-class program called The Got Resolutions Challenge!
This exciting program will be there to support and guide you so YOU can resolve to change your life for the better, and I mean MUCH BETTER!
You have an awesome opportunity to begin the year fast, focused, and full of hope. All you have to do is say YES, I'm ready to make this the best year of my life!
It's easy to get started right away. Visit the Got Resolutions Challenge today and make your Resolutions a reality, once and for all!
The 'Dash' was originally a poem written by Linda Ellis and it has been an inspiration to millions around the world, including myself.
The song makes us realize that the day we complete our journey on earth, we will have two dates inscribed on our tombstone, the year of birth and the year of death. In the middle of both these dates, is a short dash '-'.
This dash represents all that we have done during our time that we are alive. It makes us reflect how how we have lived our 'dash'.
At the end of the day, we will soon realize that success is not about what we have (the cars, the houses and the cash we own)...but who we become as a person and how many people we have touched in the process.
It reminds me of a movie I watched a few months ago called the 'Bucket List', about two elderly men (played by Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman) who were dying and wanted to fulfill their last wishes written on a list before they died.
The most touching moment was when Morgan Freeman said to Jack Nicholson that the way to know if you have truly lived a successful life is to ask two questions.
Question 1: 'Have you found true joy in your life?' Question 2: 'Has your life brought joy to others?'
If the answer is yes to both two questions, then you can go in peace. Something to think about...
As you watch the video, you may want to read the lyrics below. Enjoy and reflect!
"There was a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend.
 He read the dates on her tombstone from the beginning...to the end.
He noted first came the date of her birth and spoke the following date with tears, but he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years.
For that dash stands for all the time that she spent alive on earth...
 and only those who loved her know what that little line is worth.
It matters not, how much we own; the cars....the house...the cash. What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard...are there things you'd like to change? 
For you never know how much time is left that can still be re-arranged
If we would just slow down enough to consider what's true and real and always try to understand the way that others feel. We'd be much less quick to anger and show appreciation more and love the people in our lives like we've never loved before.
So, when your eulogy's being read and your life is being rehashed... would you be proud of the things they say about how you spent your dash?"
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Often, we dream big dreams and have great aspirations. Unfortunately, our dreams remain just that – dreams. And our aspirations easily collect dust in our attic.
This is a sad turn of events in our life. Instead of experiencing exciting adventures in self actualization, we get caught up in the humdrum of living from day-to-day just barely existing.
But you know what? Life could be so much better, if only we learned to aim higher.
The most common problem to setting goals is the word impossible. Most people get hung up thinking I can't do this. It's too hard. It's too impossible. No one can do this.
However, if everyone thought that, there would be no inventions, no innovations, and no breakthroughs in human accomplishment.
Remember that scientists were baffled when they took a look at the humble bumblebee. Theoretically, they said, it was impossible for the bumblebee to fly. Unfortunately for the bumble, bee no one has told it so. So fly it does.
On the other hand, some people suffer from dreaming totally outrageous dreams and not acting on them. The result? Broken dreams, and tattered aspirations.
If you limit yourself with self-doubt, and self-limiting assumptions, you will never be able to break past what you deem impossible. If you reach too far out into the sky without working towards your goal, you will find yourself clinging on to the impossible dream.
Try this exercise. Take a piece of paper and write down some goals in your life. Under one header, list down things ‘you know you can do’. Under another header, write the things ‘you might be able to do.’ And under one more, list the things that that are ‘impossible for you to do.’
Now look at all the headers strive every day to accomplish the goals that are under things ‘you know you can do’. Check them when you are able to accomplish them. As you slowly are able to check all of your goals under that heading, try accomplishing the goals under the other header-the one that reads ‘you might be able to do.’
As of the items you wrote under things I could do are accomplished, you can move the goals that are under things that are ‘impossible for you to do’ to the list of things ‘you might be able to do.’
As you iterate through this process, you will find out that the goals you thought were impossible become easier to accomplish. And the impossible begin to seem possible after all.
You see, the technique here is not to limit your imagination. It is to aim high, and start working towards that goal little by little. However, it also is unwise to set a goal that is truly unrealistic.
Those who just dream towards a goal without working hard end up disappointed and disillusioned.
On the other hand, if you told someone a hundred years ago that it was possible for man to be on the moon, they would laugh at you. If you had told them that you could send mail from here to the other side of the world in a few seconds, they would say you were out of your mind. But, through sheer desire and perseverance, these impossible dreams are now realities.
Thomas Edison once said that genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. Nothing could be truer. For one to accomplish his or her dreams, there has to be had work and discipline. But take note that that 1% has to be a think-big dream, and not some easily accomplished one.
Ask any gym rat and he or she will tell you that there can be no gains unless you are put out of your comfort zone. Remember the saying, “No pain, no gain”? That is as true as it can be.
So dream on, friend! Don’t get caught up with your perceived limitations. Think big and work hard to attain those dreams. As you step up the ladder of progress, you will just about find out that the impossible has just become a little bit more possible.
Here is a book that will help you realize your dream.]]>Great Quotes
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"Service...is the rent we pay for the space we occupy." -- Martin Luther King
"If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am only for myself, what am I? If not now, when?" -- Rabbi Hillel
"Everyone has his own Atlantic to fly. Whatever you want very much to do, against opposition of tradition, neighborhood opinion, and so called "common sense" ... that is an Atlantic." -- Amelia Earhart
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business) every year.
It's called an After Action Review (AAR), and it's all about leveraging knowledge and experience.
To experience consistent growth you need to leverage you past experience for all it's worth. In this lesson, I'll show you how to do it.
To make 2010 the best it can be, you need to perform an AAR and analyze what took place in 2009. You need to identify every nugget of knowledge your past performance offers and leverage it for all it's worth.
Unfortunately the vast majority of people and companies don't learn enough from their mistakes or their accomplishments. It's like everyone is simply plugging along with their heads down, and it's Ground Hog Day all over again.
But, instead of repeating the same day over and again, both companies and individuals seem to repeat the same outlook, approach, and strategies.
You and I both know that no matter how good or bad your results were in 2009 - you can always do better.
Yet, the single biggest key to improving both your performance and your results seems to go ignored by almost everybody. If you want to be at the top of your game you absolutely must review, analyze, and learn from what has already happened.
There are seven steps in the AAR process, and you must begin implementing the ideas that you are about to generate immediately.
Step 1 Identify Your Three Greatest Accomplishments In 2009?
Even if 2009 was a challenging year for you, odds are if you look close enough there's something somewhere to be proud of.
Step 2 Analyze What You Learned from Each Accomplishment?
Now that you have identified your three greatest accomplishments, go back to each one. This time though identify exactly what you learned or were reminded of by each of them.
Step 3 Identify Your Biggest Disappointments Of 2009?
Practically every company and individual resists analyzing their mistakes. That's a shame because this is where the best learning comes from.
Step 4 Analyze What You Learned from Each Failure or Disappointment?
No matter how great everything in life is going - we all make mistakes. The trick here is to really analyze them, what preceded them, what could you have done differently, and how can you prevent them in the future.
Step 5 Identify How You Limited Yourself and How Can You Stop It?
Were there certain actions you took or didn't take that came back to haunt you?
In order to make sure you don't limit yourself again - you need to bring these self-defeating actions to the surface, confront them, and most importantly determine what you must do differently to make sure you don't make the same mistakes all over again.
Step 6 Pragmatically Review the Information You Have Gathered?
The goal of this exercise is not simply to know yourself and your business better but to actually use the information to make certain 2010 far surpasses 2009.
What are the big takeaways from answering each question? What do you know about yourself or your business that you didn't realize or weren't thinking about?
Obviously, having this list isn't going to do it all, you still need to take this new knowledge and USE IT!
Fortunately, that's what the last question is centered around. And here it is...
Step 7: Use This Information to Astonish Yourself in 2010?
The purpose here is to build in to your schedule, your interactions, your management style or whatever else you've surfaced in the previous questions and build yourself a new better approach.
Ok, now that we've uncovered a lot of useful information, the final step is to incorporate it into a plan for 2010.
If you'll allow me, I'd like to help you make 2010 the best year of your life by introducing you to a very special program that I have been perfecting for many years.
"The Personal Strategic Plan" is a life changing program that will help you to light the fuse on a performance EXPLOSION and personally experience successes you only dream about!
It shows you exactly how to adapt powerful strategic planning methods from Corporate America to your own life. And NOW, for the first time you can get his complete system downloaded to your computer in just a few minutes.
If you want to perform better than you have in the past and to achieve more than you have so far, you have to make sure that what you do today - this very day - not tomorrow - will move you closer to those dreams.
So why not mark today as the day you decided you are going to reach all of your goals and change your life for the better, and I mean MUCH BETTER?
It's easy to get started right away. Click here and in just a few minutes you'll have the entire plan at your fingertips.
I wish for you a lifetime of abundance, prosperity and ever increasing opportunity. Your investment in this Personal Strategic Planning program will put you in the best position possible for success in the New Year.
Everything Counts!
Jeffrey Bangerter ]]>Let me ask you something
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How do you know, right now, that you're not?
What a shame it would be to stop making the effort, when just a little bit more would make it all worthwhile.
What a shame it would be to have taken all those steps, only to miss this very last one.
This next step you take may very well be the one that makes all the others count.
You owe it to yourself, and the efforts you've made, to take this step.
Its simple... go to this website and read my entire letter from top to bottom. I promise you - you'll be a changed person for the better.
Warmly,
Jeff
P.S. Don't delay - run to that website now. At some point success is just one step away. Keep going and you'll be there.
P.P.S. There is a curve called failure, a loop called confusion, speed bumps called friends, caution lights called family, and you will have flats called jobs.
But, if you have a spare called determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called God, you will make it to a place called success. Go to this website right now ]]>I'm going to predict your future for 2010.
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It's not meant to be offensive, but it is meant to be objective. (I'll explain in a second.)
1. You will break your resolutions by the end of January.
2. You will make the same amount of money as the average of your last 5 year's total income.
3. You will gain 2 pounds of body fat.
4. You will struggle with the same habits, patterns, and behaviors that you always have.
5. You will get to the end of the year and have made very little progress in your life.
Why do I make these predictions? Well, statistically speaking, that's what will happen to almost everyone.
So, it's a safe bet that the same will happen to you this year. That is, if you don't make some necessary changes and stick to them.
I know ... I know ...
What nerve? Who the heck am I to say such things?
Exactly.
No one can make accurate predictions about an individual. Only about populations.
The fact is, its people who are outside of the "norm" that really do anything significant with their lives.
Are those people made that way?
Is it just the luck of fate or genetics?
I don't think so.
In fact, I'd like to introduce you to someone that has a large volume of evidence that shows that exactly the opposite is true.
The fact is, success "can" be reverse engineered and reproduced.
You don't have to accept what everyone else is getting but you must make a few new choices.
Suppose you decided today - right now - that you're finally making a REAL commitment to turn your dreams into actions... and your goals into achievements.
And suppose you had more fun doing it than you ever imagined!
It can happen... but you've got to take the first bold step.
Is 2010 going to be the year you accomplish all you've dreamed of...forever?
You can do it, and I've found a way that will show you how.
If you'll allow me, I'd like to help you make this the best year of your life by introducing you to a very special program put together by a very special guy.
The program is the Personal Strategic Plan and it was created by one of the brightest strategic thinkers on the planet, Gary Ryan Blair.
Gary is a leading consultant to Fortune 500 companies, Professional Sports Teams and high-achievers throughout the world.
"The Personal Strategic Plan" is a life changing program that will help you to light the fuse on a performance EXPLOSION and personally experience successes you only dream about!
It shows you exactly how to adapt powerful strategic planning methods from Corporate America to your own life. And NOW, for the first time you can get his complete system downloaded to your computer in just a few minutes.
If you want to perform better than you have in the past and to achieve more than you have so far, you have to make sure that what you do today - this very day - not tomorrow - will move you closer to those dreams.
So why not mark today as the day you decided you are going to reach all of your goals and turn yourself into an unstoppable powerhouse?
It's easy to get started right away. Click here and in just a few minutes you'll have the entire plan at your fingertips.
I wish for you a lifetime of abundance, prosperity and ever increasing opportunity. Your investment in this Personal Strategic Planning program will put you in the best position possible for success.
All the best!
Jeffrey Bangerter
PS: Be sure to check out the hundreds of testimonials about Gary and his amazing Personal Strategic Plan.
Here's one that will inspire you to act now...
"Gary, your help in putting together my own personal strategic plan in the midst of all of the general chaos of my business has been invaluable. Your insight, which I've now outlined in my personal strategy to push for a promotion, and raise, which should exceed $3,500, more than justifies the small investment I've made out of pocket for your services. Quite honestly, I could not have done it without your help. Thank You!"
Sean Thompson Mass Markets Project Manager - IBM Corporation
Learn more here: ]]>Create a Personal Revolution
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Think of a day, any day in your life. Got one?
Now ask yourself if on that day, if there will NOT be a need for honesty, integrity, compassion, discipline, goal clarity, good judgment, or focus.
And the answer is, of course not.
The reality is that there will never be a day of your life that will not require all of those attributes as well as the feeling and opportunity for you to improve.
Each and EVERY day offers an opportunity for improvement and each moment serves as an advance or retreat in the pursuit of your goals.
Let the Revolution Begin
In this message I wanted to talk about the key decision you must make in order to get your life, career and business on the fast track of explosive growth.
One thing about successful people is that at some point in their life, each one has looked in the mirror and decided that once and for all they were done playing games, they were done settling for table scraps, they were done standing by idly on the sideline while other people that they did not perceive as being as bright nor as talented lived in nicer homes and enjoyed a better quality of life.
It was at that moment that they decided to get serious about being a mother, father, spouse, boss, teacher, leader or student. All the great ones have had this conversation.
So, let's talk about you: Have you honestly made the decision to get serious about your life, to stop blaming others, and to finally becoming the best that you can possibly be?
It's a simple yes or no answer, one that is clearly demonstrated by your actions as behavior never lies.
Simply put, your behavior tells the world if you are serious or if you are just screwing around. So what's the answer?
You can disagree strenuously with the following aggressive statement, but eventually you WILL come to the understanding that you have no choice but to accept it as reality.
You will become rich and successful when you get serious about becoming rich and successful and NOT a second sooner.
Until you decide to become rich and successful by developing a plan and executing your plan consistently, you will forever remain in the situation you are in.
Explode Your Performance...Right Now!
If you'll allow me, I'd like to help you to create a personal revolution and change your life for the better--and I mean MUCH BETTER by introducing you to a very special program.
The program is called the Personal Strategic Plan and the 2010 version is packed full of so much useful information that you can apply for immediate benefit.
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Do you think you'd be more successful, more accountable, and much more focused on getting results?
Sound like a "crazy" idea?
Well, it shouldn't and I'd like to show you how.
Imagine for a moment that your life is a business. Your goal should be to get the highest return possible on the investment of yourself in everything you do.
In other words, your time and your energy - mental, emotional, and physical energy - are investments. Your time and energy are your personal equity.
A business wants to maximize how it invests its equity, because in business, everyone knows and understands that equity is limited. We have only so much.
Isn't the same true of your personal time and energy?
So it makes sense then, that you need to strategically plan how your investments are being made, so that you can maximize them to get what you want.
If you'll allow me, I'd like to help you make this the best year of your life by introducing you to a very special program put together by a very special guy.
The program is the Personal Strategic Plan and it was created by one of the brightest strategic thinkers on the planet, Gary Ryan Blair.
Gary is a leading consultant to Fortune 500 companies, Professional Sports Teams and high-achievers throughout the world.
"The Personal Strategic Plan" is a life changing program that will help you to light the fuse on a performance EXPLOSION and personally experience successes you only dream about!
It shows you exactly how to adapt powerful strategic planning methods from Corporate America to your own life. And NOW, for the first time you can get his complete system downloaded to your computer in just a few minutes.
If you want to perform better than you have in the past and to achieve more than you have so far, you have to make sure that what you do today - this very day - not tomorrow - will move you closer to those dreams.
So why not mark today as the day you decided you are going to reach all of your goals and turn yourself into an unstoppable powerhouse?
It's easy to get started right away. Click the link below and in just a few minutes you'll have the entire plan at your fingertips.
I wish for you a lifetime of abundance, prosperity and ever increasing opportunity. Your investment in this Personal Strategic Planning program will put you in the best position possible for success.
All the best!
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"Gary, your help in putting together my own personal strategic plan in the midst of all of the general chaos of my business has been invaluable. Your insight, which I've now outlined in my personal strategy to push for a promotion, and raise, which should exceed $3,500, more than justifies the small investment I've made out of pocket for your services. Quite honestly, I could not have done it without your help. Thank You!
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Like the diamond I am uniquely created,
There is no other diamond quite like me,
I am precious,
I have a sense of worth,
I am valuable
I am lovable and Capable.
Like the diamond I reflect light,
Bringing warmth and colour to all who see me.
What a wonderful affirmation, How special would you feel if you stated that to yourself for 30 days straight. I bet you would feel wonderful and special. Try it, see how it makes you feel.
If you have been reading my blog for a while then you would know that I am a huge fan of Bob Proctor and the work he does. Every morning I complete Six Minutes to Success with Bob Proctor and it completely changes my mindset for the day and starts me off on a positive note. Have a look and see what you think, Visit Bob and start having a more positive start to your day. That's where the statement above came from so you can see the wonderful things we do in six minutes.
Have a wonderful day and don’t forget to write out the above statement and carry it with you or stick it somewhere you will see it often.]]>Review of Master Your Mind
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But it doesn’t have to be like that. In his book, Master Your Mind, Adam Khoo argues that all those perceived limitations are just illusions. The fact is, he writes, we all have everything we need to be successful. We just need to learn how to put it to use. And in this book, he teaches exactly how it’s done.
He starts with the premise that we all have basically the same neurological make-up. We all have roughly the same 1,000 billion neurons in our brains. It’s what we make of them that makes the difference.
So how is it that some people are able to accomplish so much with their 1,000 billion nerve cells, and others accomplish zilch? Adam argues that the key to those differences lies in the behaviors and habits that get installed while we grow up. The majority of people are not exactly brought up with a winning mindset. And unfortunately, most of those people never question what they do and never change their habits. It probably never occurs to them that they could. But of course we CAN change habits, behaviors and beliefs by stimulating our brains in the right way and creating new mental patterns.
The technology Adam uses to reprogram the mind is NLP, i.e., Neurolinguistic Programming, which has proven to be highly effective at that task. And after carefully reading it, I found that Master Your Mind is not just another book on NLP, useful as that may be, but it actually goes far beyond that.
First of all, Adam’s Master Your Mind offers a comprehensive, thorough, and easy-to-follow description of the actual techniques that are necessary to accomplish that goal. But it doesn’t stop there. It’s also an extensive workbook that helps the reader to put all those techniques to use right away. Thirdly, it offers a wealth of inspiring examples.
Adam Khoo himself is a case in point. Starting out as an academically weak student at the very bottom of the pile, he used some of those very strategies he teaches here to reprogram himself and turn himself into a top student. Moreover, unlike his fellow students who were satisfied with a normal career path and income come graduation, he set himself the goal to become a millionaire by age 26 – and achieved it.
He started his first business while still in high school, and several more while in college, and he even became a best-selling author with his book on how to become an excellent student. He developed a program called Patterns of Excellence that he used to teach others to repattern their mind to achieve success as well.
So Adam is quite an inspiration indeed. And he provides us with many more inspirational examples throughout the book, from Sylvester Stallone to Richard Branson.
From the outset, Adam urges us to have the right mindset: And one of the key parts of that mindset is planning for success by setting specific goals, developing strategies to achieve those goals, and putting them into action.
Of course, if you do enough challenging things, some of them will not work out as planned, which is something most people call “failure” and try to avoid at all cost. Adam, however, argues that there’s no such thing really. What may seem like failure is just feedback, and that attitude is essential for achieving any goal because paying attention to feedback helps us stay or get back on the right track and accomplish our goals.
He also introduces two more essential ingredients: an empowering belief system, and the right kinds of values. He doesn’t leave it at that, but provides plenty of specifics and work sheets that help his readers to establish those for themselves.
Next, Adam takes away our excuses! He urges us to stop playing the victim. Instead, he shows that taking absolute responsibility for everything that happens in your life is the key to self-empowerment. Which, by the way, does NOT mean blaming yourself. Far from it. Instead, it means that when something doesn’t go according to plan, you ask yourself what YOU can do to turn things around. Whether it’s customers that won’t buy or colleagues that are uncooperative, reclaim your power to change things. And the only person whose actions you really have control over is you.
And so, this is what it means that you can only change what you take responsibility for. If you believe something is out of your control, how could you possibly do something about it?
Adam takes it even further: not only does he challenge his readers to take responsibility for their results, but also for how they feel. This book is not for whiners but for people who are prepared to do serious work on themselves.
And in keeping with that, each chapter features exercises and action questions that guide the reader through that work that will, as the book promises, help them master their mind.
Among the key aspects of Adam’s mind mastery program are beliefs and how to take control of them and turn them into the kind that will get results. He calls them the “tap to our personal potential” and provides evidence that they can even change our biochemistry.
Once again, that section is followed by an extensive workbook section where you can track down any limiting beliefs and change them into empowering ones.
And that’s just for starters. Adam goes on to provide detailed instructions on how to achieve key performance by gaining control of your emotional states. There’s a long section on successful modeling, one of the key concepts of NLP and a key tool for achieving success.
Next, a detailed chapter on how to manage your brain, with how to take control of all the aspects of your perception and imagination, by manipulating its submodalities, along with instructions on associating and disassociating. While I’ve read about these before, I’ve never seen them treated so clearly and in this much detail. Once again, it comes with detailed workbook so you can actually do it and not just read about it.
Of course, the techniques for manipulating submodalities and emotional states serve a purpose, to motivate yourself, to overcome procrastination, to remove intense negative emotions and change them into neutral ones, to change cravings to disgust, and much more.
He even shows how to use the swish pattern technique to change lifelong habits almost instantly, including how to move from hitting the snooze button and going right back to sleep to jumping out of bed with enthusiasm as soon as the alarm goes off.
There’s more, including a detailed section on anchoring, both on setting anchors for desired states of mind, and on removing unwanted anchors, and another section on meaning.
All in all, this is a very comprehensive program on mastering one’s mind, and anyone who does all the exercises can hardly help but feeling profoundly changed.
Any drawbacks? Master Your Mind, with its 364 pages, is really long for an ebook, and it’s been a bit of a pain to read on the small screen of my ibook, what with having to scroll up and down all the time. But it was so worth it that I didn’t mind anymore once I got into it. Besides, if you have a bigger screen, that shouldn’t be an issue anyway. And, of course, you can always print it out. ]]>BUILD YOUR SELF ESTEEM, A STARTER GUIDE TO SELF IMPROVEMENT
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Imagine yourself as a Dart Board. Everything and everyone else around you may become Dart Pins, at one point or another. These dart pins will destroy your self esteem and pull you down in ways you won’t even remember. Don’t let them destroy you, or get the best of you. So which dart pins should you avoid?
Dart Pin #1 : Negative Work Environment Beware of “dog eat dog” theory where everyone else is fighting just to get ahead. This is where non-appreciative people usually thrive. No one will appreciate your contributions even if you miss lunch and dinner, and stay up late. Most of the time you get to work too much without getting help from people concerned. Stay out of this, it will ruin your self esteem. Competition is at stake anywhere. Be healthy enough to compete, but in a healthy competition that is.
Dart Pin #2: Other People’s Behavior Bulldozers, brown nosers, gossipmongers, whiners, backstabbers, snipers, people walking wounded, controllers, naggers, complainers, exploders, patronizers, sluffers… all these kinds of people will pose bad vibes for your self esteem, as well as to your self improvement scheme.
Dart Pin #3: Changing Environment You can’t be a green bug on a brown field. Changes challenge our paradigms. It tests our flexibility, adaptability and alters the way we think. Changes will make life difficult for awhile, it may cause stress but it will help us find ways to improve our selves. Change will be there forever, we must be susceptible to it.
Dart Pin #4: Past Experience It’s okay to cry and say “ouch!” when we experience pain. But don’t let pain transform itself into fear. It might grab you by the tail and swing you around. Treat each failure and mistake as a lesson.
Dart Pin #5: Negative World View Look at what you’re looking at. Don’t wrap yourself up with all the negativities of the world. In building self esteem, we must learn how to make the best out of worst situations.
Dart Pin #6: Determination Theory The way you are and your behavioral traits is said to be a mixed end product of your inherited traits (genetics), your upbringing (psychic), and your environmental surroundings such as your spouse, the company, the economy or your circle of friends. You have your own identity. If your father is a failure, it doesn’t mean you have to be a failure too. Learn from other people’s experience, so you’ll never have to encounter the same mistakes.
Sometimes, you may want to wonder if some people are born leaders or positive thinkers. NO. Being positive, and staying positive is a choice. Building self esteem and drawing lines for self improvement is a choice, not a rule or a talent. God wouldn’t come down from heaven and tell you – “George, you may now have the permission to build self esteem and improve your self.”
In life, its hard to stay tough specially when things and people around you keep pulling you down. When we get to the battle field, we should choose the right luggage to bring and armors to use, and pick those that are bullet proof. Life’s options give us arrays of more options. Along the battle, we will get hit and bruised. And wearing a bullet proof armor ideally means ‘self change’. The kind of change which comes from within. Voluntarily. Armor or Self Change changes 3 things: our attitude, our behavior and our way of thinking.
Building self esteem will eventually lead to self improvement if we start to become responsible for who we are, what we have and what we do. Its like a flame that should gradually spread like a brush fire from inside and out. When we develop self esteem, we take control of our mission, values and discipline. Self esteem brings about self improvement, true assessment, and determination. So how do you start putting up the building blocks of self esteem? Be positive. Be contented and happy. Be appreciative. Never miss an opportunity to compliment. A positive way of living will help you build self esteem, your starter guide to self improvement.
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is the true measure of our thanksgiving." W.T. Purkiser
"Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow." Melody Beattie
"Be thankful for each new challenge, because it will build your strength and character." Author Unknown, from Be Thankful
"We can always find something to be thankful for, and there may be reasons why we ought to be thankful for even those dispensations which appear dark and frowning." Albert Barnes
"If a fellow isn't thankful for what he's got, he isn't likely to be thankful for what he's going to get." Frank A. Clark
"When asked if my cup is half-full or half-empty my only response is that I am thankful I have a cup." Sam Lefkowitz
"Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action." W. J. Cameron
"In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit." Albert Schweitzer ]]>Your Beliefs
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They determine how we perceive the world and how we respond to what happens. They determine what we will or will not do or what we will or will not try. The beliefs we have about a person determine how we interact with that person, whether we go and make friends with or avoid that person. The beliefs you have about a kind of food will determine whether you eat that food. The beliefs you have about the economy will determine the kind of business or career you will pursue. You see, beliefs are one of the single, most important filters that we have, and at any given time, we have about two million bits of information hitting at us per second and it is physically impossible for us to be aware of everything that is happening around us. So in order for our brain to cope, our mind filters all this information by deleting, distorting, and generalizing all this data into an internal representation of what is actually happening around us. In other words, we do not perceive reality, we perceive a filtered version of reality.]]>3 Minutes of Greatness
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It helps us to encounter adversity and hardships without losing serenity, without becoming irritated or despondent.
It helps us not to be upset or stressed by trivial incidents such as waiting in line or sitting in traffic.
We could never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world, that is why adversity must be viewed as an opportunity for disciplined patience. ]]>Take Time To Play
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Have You Pampered Yourself Lately?
Take time for yourself. Set aside an hour each day that's just yours. Nothing rejuvenates like guilt-free indulgence. When you're not good to yourself, everyone loses. "It's how you deal with failure that determines how you achieve success."~ David Feherty ]]>Take a minute and really think about what I am about to share with you
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So I have started down a new business path and it is one that requires no special license or talent but it does require desire. The company that I am promoting is an on-line Ecommerce store and it just started in October of 2009 so we are on the ground floor. So what is in it for you and why should you care or be interested? The compensation plan of this company rewards recruiting best if you build a down line that is deep not wide, so I will be putting those that I recruit under those that are already on board with me. In a real way me and my partners will be building a down line for you, that does not mean join and do nothing, but it does mean we will building your team because it is in our beat interest to do so. Remember that I have recruited over 6,000 people in the past and now we are going to use all the things we know to build this, would you like to watch it happen, wonder what happened or help us make it happen? Take a few minutes and watch this video and then go to www.kachingkachingnow.com and get all the details. My phone number is on the site, you can call and ask questions or Email any questions but once you understand the plan you will understand that those that get in first benefit the most because there is a one line compensation element where you get a piece of every person that joins after you no matter who recruits them. ]]>Don't Give Up
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There are two ways to make a significant shift in your life. Either modify your values, or alter what your ideal vision looks like. And if you really want to reinvent your life, commit to a new set of values and repaint a major vision for your life.
Continuously Reinvent Your Life -- Pursue Only That Which is MOST Important... If You Don't Like What You See, Start Over.
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Your Day Works Out... Are You At The Helm Or In The Hold?
When you accept personal responsibility for your current condition, you become empowered to change it, shape it and mold it to become anything you want. Take responsibility for your life right now. Stop being the victim and start being the master. "The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can't find them, make them."~ George Bernard Shaw
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There are many grants available to help with the beginning of a business, help for an existing business, to coach workers or build your business! You can sit there and just keep paying your taxes and complain about all the money they are giving away or you can get some of it for yourself! The government is not going to tell you how to get it or that you can get it, they only tell their friends, it is up to you to find out about these programs and we have them all listed for you. We even have a software program that you can use to fill out the forms to request the money. Some Grants are $50,000 and more! We will even show you the Grants for School and Private Grants! Hey, you paid it in, now you can get some back. Do it soon before they give it all away! Go to http://www.governmentgrantsforsmallbusinessx.com/ ]]>Communication
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Are You Sure They Got It?
When you're talking with someone, never assume anything. Take a minute at the end of the conversation to make sure the communication was clear. This will save hours of misunderstandings later. Eliminate the behaviors that waste your time. Never assume anything. "Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it."~ Lou Holtz
"Bear in mind, if you are going to amount to anything, that your success does not depend upon the brilliance and the impetuosity with which you take hold, but upon the ever lasting and sanctified bull doggedness with which you hang on after you have taken hold. " ~ Dr. A. B. Meldrum
"Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together. " ~ Vincent Van Gogh
Dream Big -- Lead by Example and Inspire True Commitment... What Are You Trying To Accomplish?
If you create a shared sense of vision that others also truly value, they'll astound you with their ability and exceed your expectations. They'll do these things, not because they have to, but because they want to. Dream big, and bring everyone else along with you. "Skill in the art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He can accomplish nothing unless he can communicate effectively."~ Norman Allen ]]>Create an Empowering Environment
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When you think about it, these people are pretty amazing, right? We may take it for granted sometimes, but the fact that they always back you up, listen to your aspirations without prejudice and maybe dream big with you and make suggestions and/or try to help, is truly extra ordinary and thoughtful. Make an effort to inspire them in return, it is equally important to acknowledge these people around you.
My suggestion therefore is to make sure they know that you appreciate their support and inspiration. Make an effort to tell your partner, mum, friend or whoever inspires you how much it means to you that they believe in you. They will feel appreciated and empowered in return. Keep inspiring each other! ]]>Be Unreasonable
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True success is achieved by the minority of people and requires an unconventional way of thinking.
Great achievements are, have been, and will always be the results of unreasonable people driven by unreasonable expectations and standards.
Be the change you want to see in the world.]]>Just Some Fun Today
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I hope you enjoy them.]]>Crazy Deals
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"Win as if you were used to it, lose as if you enjoyed it for a change."~ Golnik Eric
"Persistence is to the character of man as carbon is to steel."~ Napoleon Hill
"Motivation is like food for the brain. You cannot get enough in one sitting. It needs continual and regular top up's."~ Peter Davies
"It is the greatest of all mistakes to do nothing because you can do only a little. Do what you can." ~ Sydney Smith
"The man who gets the most satisfactory results is not always the man with the most brilliant single mind, but rather the man who can best coordinate the brains and talents of his associates."~ W. Alton Jones
"I am willing to put myself through anything; temporary pain or discomfort means nothing to me as long as I can see that the experience will take me to a new level. I am interested in the unknown, and the only path to the unknown is through breaking barriers, an often-painful process." ~ Diana Nyad
"What is the recipe for successful achievement? To my mind there are just four essential ingredients: Choose a career you love, give it the best there is in you, seize your opportunities, and be a member of the team."~ Benjamin F. Fairless
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He should have told us that the ether in which this little earth floats, in which we move and have our being, is a form of energy moving at an inconceivably high rate of vibration, and that the ether is filled with a form of universal power which ADAPTS itself to the nature of the thoughts we hold in our minds; and INFLUENCES us, in natural ways, to transmute our thoughts into their physical quivalent. If the poet had told us of this great truth, we would know WHY IT IS that we are the Masters of our Fate, the Captains of our Souls. He should have told us, with great emphasis, that this power makes no attempt to discriminate between destructive thoughts and constructive thoughts, that it will urge us to translate into physical reality thoughts of poverty, just as quickly as it will influence us to act upon thoughts of riches. He should have told us, too, that our brains become magnetized with the dominating thoughts which we hold in our minds, and, by means with which no man is familiar, these "magnets" attract to us the forces, the people, the circumstances of life which harmonize with the nature of our dominating thoughts. He should have told us, that before we can accumulate riches in great abundance, we must magnetize our minds with intense DESIRE for riches, that we must become "money conscious until the DESIRE for money drives us to create definite plans for acquiring it. But, being a poet, and not a philosopher, Henley contented himself by stating a great truth in poetic form, leaving those who followed him to interpret the philosophical meaning of his lines.
From Think and Grow Rich]]>Lesson from Bob Proctor
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personal qualities required to enjoy any degree of success in your life. The universe operates in perfect harmony! You are living and working in a dynamic global marketplace that leaves little room for error. In future, only those individuals whose beliefs are sound, in harmony with the laws of the universe and have been integrated with their behavior, will emerge as real winners. Praxis Power Praxis has the potential to cause wonderful things to happen in many areas of your life. Praxis is a word that, until now, could be found in the vocabulary of very few people. What the airplane was to travel, what email is to communication, likewise Praxis will become to human development. Praxis is the integration of belief with behavior. When you take time to digest its meaning, you’ll realize you’re working with a huge idea. Praxis describes the mental-physical state a person is in which causes them to get the results they are getting. A deep understanding of this word will put you in the position to achieve any result you choose. Is possibility, power and profit within your reach? Absolutely! The position you find yourself in today is without precedent. All of the preceding generations put together, would have never experienced the changes you have in your short lifetime. Dr. Christopher Hegarty, an international authority on how to adapt to the tremendous changes taking place tells us, “You can no longer look to the past in an attempt to predict your future. A large part of the present is obsolete and, for most people, much of the future is beyond comprehension.” He also mentions that this is the most exciting time in all of human history to be alive, if you have the proper information. Today, success has become a subject … one that can be studied, understood and enjoyed by anyone. In the past, success was perceived by many as something that was inherited; a lifestyle a very select minority enjoyed. Successful people were generally viewed as being lucky. The beautiful truth is that successful people are not now, nor ever have been, lucky. This is an orderly universe of which you and I are a part, and that order, which is an expression of “Divine Law,” leaves no room for luck.
I listen to Bob Proctor every morning on his Six Minutes to Success program, today it was about Commitment to Character.
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“I wanted air,” said the boy. Socrates said to him, “When you want wisdom as much as you wanted air when you were immersed in the water, you will receive it.” Likewise, when you really have an intense desire to over-come any block in your life, and you come to a clear-cut decision that there is a way out, and that is the course you wish to follow, then victory and triumph are assured. If you really want peace of mind and inner calm, you will get it. Regardless of how unjustly you have been treated, or how unfair the boss has been, or what a mean scoundrel some-one has proved to be, all this makes no difference to you when you awaken to your mental and spiritual powers. You know what you want, and you will definitely refuse to let the thieves (thoughts) of hatred, anger, hostility, and ill will rob you of peace, harmony, health, and happiness. You cease to become upset by people, conditions, news, and events by identifying your thoughts immediately with your aim in life. Your aim is peace, health, inspiration, harmony, and abundance. Feel a river of peace flowing through you now. Your thought is the immaterial and invisible power, and you choose to let it bless, inspire, and give you peace.
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BEFORE Taking Action... Would You Invest A Quarter To Get A Dollar?
One hour of planning can save you at least four hours of hard work. The more time you invest in thinking through your projects the more you'll accomplish in the long run.
Invest your time in planning, before you spend it on acting. "The beginning is the most important part of the work."~ Plato
"Not the maker of plans and promises, but rather the one who offers faithful service in small matters. This is the person who is most likely to achieve what is good and lasting. " Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe ]]>Your aids to forgiveness
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2. God, or Life, never sends disease, sickness, accident, or suffering. We bring these things on ourselves by our own negative destructive thinking based upon the law as we sow, so shall we reap. 3. Your concept of God is the most important thing in your life. If you really believe in a God of love, your subconscious mind will respond in countless blessings to you. Believe in a God of love. 4. Life, or God, holds no grudge against you. Life never condemns you. Life heals a severe cut on your hand. Life forgives you if you burn your finger. It reduces the edema and restores the part to wholeness and perfection. 5. Your guilt complex is a false concept of God and Life. God, or Life, does not punish or judge you. You do this to yourself by your false beliefs, negative thinking, and self-condemnation. 6. God, or Life, does not condemn or punish you. The forces of nature are not evil. The effect of their use depends on how you use the power within you. You can use electricity to kill someone or to light the house. You can use water to drown a child, or quench his thirst. Good and evil come right back to the thought and purpose in man’s own mind. 7. God, or Life, never punishes. Man punishes himself by his false concepts of God, Life, and the Universe. His thoughts are creative, and he creates his own misery. 8. If another criticizes you, and these faults are within you, rejoice, give thanks, and appreciate the comments. This gives you the opportunity to correct the particular fault. 9. You cannot be hurt by criticism when you know that you are master of your thoughts, reactions, and emotions. This gives you the opportunity to pray and bless the other, thereby blessing yourself. 10. When you pray for guidance and right action, take what comes. Realize it is good and very good. Then there is no cause for self-pity, criticism, or hatred. 11. There is nothing good or bad, but thinking makes it so. There is no evil in sex, the desire for food, wealth, or true expression. It depends on how you use these urges, desires, or aspirations. Your desire for food can be met without killing someone for a loaf of bread. 12. Resentment, hatred, ill will, and hostility are behind a host of maladies. Forgive yourself and everybody else by pouring out love, life, joy, and good will to all those who have hurt you. Continue until such time as you meet them in your mind and you are at peace with them. 13. To forgive is to give something for. Give love, peace, joy, wisdom, and all the blessings of life to the other, until there is no sting left in your mind. This is really the acid test of forgiveness. 14. Let us suppose you had an abscess in your jaw about a year ago. It was very painful. Ask yourself if it is painful now. The answer is in the negative. Likewise, if someone has hurt you, lied about and vilified you, and said all manner of evil about you, is your thought of that person negative? Do you sizzle when he or she comes into your mind? If so, the roots of hatred are still there, playing havoc with you and your good. The only way is to wither them with love by wishing for the person all the blessings of life, until you can meet the person in your mind, and you can sincerely react with a benediction of peace and good will. This is the meaning of forgive until seventy times seven.
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2. There is tremendous power within you. Happiness will come to you when you acquire a sublime confidence in this power. Then, you will make your dreams come true. 3. You can rise victorious over any defeat and realize the cherished desires of your heart through the marvelous power of your subconscious mind. This is the meaning of whoso-ever trusteth in the Lord [spiritual laws of the subconscious mind], happy is he. 4. You must choose happiness. Happiness is a habit. It is a good habit to ponder often on Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Phil. 4:8. 5. When you open your eyes in the morning, say to yourself, I choose happiness today. I choose success today. I choose right action today. I choose love and good will for all today. I choose peace today. Pour life, love, and interest into this affirmation, and you have chosen happiness. 6. Give thanks for all your blessings several times a day. Fur-thermore, pray for the peace, happiness, and prosperity of all members of your family, your associates, and all people everywhere. 7. You must sincerely desire to be happy. Nothing is accomplished without desire. Desire is a wish with wings of imagination and faith. Imagine the fulfillment of your de-sire, and feel its reality, and it will come to pass. Happiness comes in answered prayer. 8. By constantly dwelling on thoughts of fear, worry, anger, hate, and failure, you will become very depressed and unhappy. Remember, your life is what your thoughts make of it. 9. You cannot buy happiness with all the money in the world. Some millionaires are very happy, some are very unhappy. Many people with very little worldly goods are very happy, and some are very unhappy. Some married people are happy, and some very unhappy. Some single people are happy, and some are very unhappy. The kingdom of hap-piness is in your thought and feeling. 10. Happiness is the harvest of a quiet mind. Anchor your thoughts on peace, poise, security, and divine guidance, and your mind will be productive of happiness. 11. There is no block to your happiness. External things are not causative; these are effects, not cause. Take your cue from the only creative principle within you. Your thought is cause, and a new cause produces a new effect. Choose hap-piness. 12. The happiest man is he who brings forth the highest and the best in him. God is the highest and the best in him, for the kingdom of God is within.]]>You must choose happiness
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St. Paul reveals to you how you can think your way into a life of dynamic power and happiness in these words: Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. PHIL. 4:8. Begin now to choose happiness. This is how you do it: When you open your eyes in the morning, say to yourself, Divine order takes charge of my life today and every day. All things work together for good for me today. This is a new and wonderful day for me. There will never be another day like this one. I am divinely guided all day long, and whatever I do will prosper. Divine love surrounds me, enfolds me, and enwraps me, and I go forth in peace. Whenever my attention wanders away from that which is good and constructive, I will immediately bring it back to the contemplation of that which is lovely and of good report. I am a spiritual and mental magnet attracting to myself all things, which bless and prosper me. I am going to be a wonderful success in all my undertakings to-day. I am definitely going to be happy all day long. Start each day in this manner; then you will be choosing happiness, and you will be a radiant joyous person.
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I recommend therefore to share (parts of) your vision with the people around you that think big too and who recognize your talents and positive attitude. Hopefully that includes your partner, family members and/or close friends. Let them know what you want to achieve and why. They will most probably be inspired too and will keep you accountable by asking from time to time how well you are doing in achieving what you had set to create.
Of course, it is mutually beneficial if you ask them about their goals and vision, too. Most people love to talk about the dreams they have in life and what they are passionate about. So let some of the people in your life that you are close to know that you are open to hearing about their vision and see how you can empower them too. It may open up a whole new level of conversation that definitely will be fun and inspiring!
I use the Vision Board on my computer to keep my goals in front of my and my vision alive!]]>Success
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Even if you have not taken the time to clearly identify how you got from where you were to where you are today, there have been a series of specific steps that you have taken that have brought you to where you are at this minute.
And the fact is they could have brought you to no other place. You are where you are, and what you are because of yourself. It has been your choices and your decisions over the months and years that have inevitably determined the condition of your life at this moment.
The most wonderful part is that at any time you can start making different choices and different decisions, taking different steps and you will inevitably arrive at a different place than where you are today. And, that is precisely why this challenge has been created.
Our world is filled with people with every conceivable type of handicap and liability but who have gone on to build wonderful lives for themselves.
Often people around them have ascribed their good fortune to luck. But if you talk to these people and you trace their stories from where they began to where they are now, you will find that luck had nothing to do with their success, and it has nothing to do with yours.
The law of cause and effect cuts in both directions. It also says that if there is an effect in your life, such as lack of money, problems in your relationships, an unsatisfying job or career, or any other difficulty, you can trace that effect back to the things that you have done to cause it and that by removing the causes you can begin to remove the effects, sometimes as quickly as overnight.
In its simplest terms, successful, happy, healthy, prosperous people are those that have discovered the laws that govern our lives and have designed their lives so that they are in harmony with those laws.
As a result, they experience far more joy and satisfaction, and accomplish far more in a few years then the average person does in a lifetime.
Perhaps the most important corollary to the law of cause and effect is this – “thoughts are causes” and “conditions are effects”.
Your mind is the most powerful force in your universe, and you become what you think about most of the time. You are where you are and what you are because of your habitual ways of thinking.
Your thoughts are creative, and they ultimately create your reality. So if you change your thinking, you will change your life.
You may want to read Unlimited Power by Anthony Robbins.]]>The Peaceful Warrior
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I have been studying and reading so many books about becoming what we think about and the power of attraction which have been great, but this movie pointed out something that I already knew but the reminder was timely, life is about the journey not the destination. Sometimes our lives can be difficult and we tend to get caught up in whatever it is that is making it hard, but are not all events in our life something we can learn and grow from? We don’t seek out tough times but the tough times can bring out our inner strength, they can reveal the person that you always knew you could be. Take a moment to just slow down today and appreciate the people in your life. Make sure you tell them how much you care for them. I have just ordered another book by Dan Milman, The Life You Were Born To Live. http://tinyurl.com/ygbwoaq I can hardly wait for some more inspiration. Here is a link to The Way of the Peaceful Warrior http://tinyurl.com/yk73ps4 I hope you enjoy it like I did. ]]>Your Subconscious and Marital Problems
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2. The best time to prevent divorce is before marriage. If you learn how to pray in the right way, you will attract the right mate for you. 3. Marriage is the union of a man and woman who are bound together by love. Their hearts beat as one, and they move onward, upward, and Godward. 4. Marriage does not bequeath happiness. People find happiness by dwelling on the eternal truths of God and the spiritual values of life. Then, the man and woman can con-tribute to each other’s happiness and joy. 5. You attract the right mate by dwelling on the qualities and characteristics you admire in a woman or a man, and then your subconscious mind will bring you together in divine order. 6. You must build into your mentality the mental equivalent of what you want in a marriage partner. If you want to attract an honest, sincere, and loving partner in life, you must be honest, sincere, and loving yourself. 7. You do not have to repeat mistakes in marriage. When you really believe you can have the type man or woman you idealize, it is done unto you, as you believe. To believe is to accept something as true. Accept your ideal companion now mentally. 8. Do not wonder how, why, or where you will meet the mate you are praying for. Trust implicitly the wisdom of your subconscious mind. It has the “know-how,” and you don’t have to assist it. 9. You are mentally divorced when you indulge in peeves, grudges, ill will, and hostility toward your marriage partner. You are mentally dwelling with error in the bed of your mind. Adhere to your marriage vows, “I promise to cherish, love, and honor him (or her) all the days of my life.” 10. Cease projecting fear patterns to your marriage partner. Project love, peace, harmony, and good will, and your marriage will grow more beautiful and more wonderful through the years. 11. Radiate love, peace, and good will to each other. These vibrations are picked up by the subconscious mind resulting in mutual trust, affection, and respect. 12. A nagging wife is usually seeking attention and appreciation. She is craving for love and affection. Praise and exalt her many good points. Show her that you love her and appreciate her. 13. A man who loves his wife does not do anything unloving or unkind in word, manner, or action. Love is what love does. 14. In marital problems, always seek expert advice. You would not go to a carpenter to pull a tooth; neither should you discuss your marriage problems with relatives or friends. You should go to a trained person for counsel. 15. Never try to make your wife or husband over. These at-tempts are always foolish and tend to destroy the pride and self-esteem of the other. Moreover, it arouses a spirit of resentment that proves fatal to the marriage bond. Cease trying to make the other a second edition of yourself. 16. Pray together and you will stay together. Scientific prayer solves all problems. Mentally picture your wife as she ought to be, joyous, happy, healthy, and beautiful. See your husband, as he ought to be, strong, powerful, loving, harmonious, and kind. Maintain this mental picture, and you will experience the]]>From the 100 Day Challenge
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When you are able to answer this question affirmatively, you will experience a massive shift in your perception of the immediate future.
This single concept can dramatically alter your relationships, your finances, and even your health!
The deeper question, of course, is:
2. What result would you like to have?
- How healthy (or unhealthy) are you willing to be?
- What kind of marriage do you really want to experience?
- Does it really matter to you whether or not your family is debt-free?
Okay . . . So you want to be in peak physical shape . . .
You desire a marriage filled with love, excitement, and laughter . . .
You crave freedom from the stress and uncertainty of monthly bills . . .
BUT...
3. What activities must be done - with a single-minded focus - to achieve the life you long for?
And can you make yourself do those things?
I am betting that you can. Remember, I am The Goals Guy and I have personally witnessed the amazing changes people can make when they challenge themselves to do the things they really don't want to do.
There it is. No more sugarcoating or explanation needed.
Do you truly want to succeed in your chosen endeavor? Do you want to radically and permanently change your life?
Then, can you make yourself do something you really don't want to do, in order to get a result you would really like to have?
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2. Your subconscious never sleeps. It is always on the job. It controls all your vital functions. Forgive yourself and every-one else before you go to sleep, and healing will take place much more rapidly. 3. Guidance is given you while you are asleep, sometimes in a dream. The healing currents are also released, and in the morning you feel refreshed and rejuvenated. 4. When troubled by the vexations and strife of the day, still the wheels of your mind and think about the wisdom and intelligence lodged in your subconscious mind, which is ready to respond to you. This will give you peace, strength, and confidence. 5. Sleep is essential for peace of mind and health of body. Lack of sleep can cause irritation, depression, and mental disorders. You need eight hours’ sleep. 6. Medical research scholars point out that insomnia precedes psychotic breakdowns. 7. You are spiritually recharged during sleep. Adequate sleep is essential for joy and vitality in life. 8. Your tired brain craves sleep so hungrily that it will sacrifice anything to get it. Many who have fallen asleep at the wheel of an automobile can testify to this. 9. Many sleep-deprived people have poor memories and lack proper co-ordination. They become befuddled, confused, and disorientated. 10. Sleep brings counsel. Prior to sleep, claim that the infinite intelligence of your subconscious mind is guiding and directing you. Then, watch for the lead, which comes, perhaps on awakening. 11. Trust your subconscious completely. Know that its tendency is always lifeward. Occasionally, your subconscious answers you in a very vivid dream and a vision in the night. You can be forewarned in a dream in the same way as the author of this book was warned. 12. Your future is in your mind now, based on your habitual thinking and beliefs. Claim infinite intelligence leads and guides you and that all good is yours, and your future will be wonderful. Believe it and accept it. Expect the best, and invariably the best will come to you. 13. If you are writing a novel, play, or book, or are working on an invention, speak to your subconscious mind at night and claim boldly that its wisdom, intelligence, and power are guiding, directing, and revealing to you the ideal play, novel, book, or revealing the perfect solution whatever may be. Wonders will happen as you pray this way. For a sleep test check this out.]]>We are a busy bunch of people these days
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When you feel your head is spinning and your mind needs a break, a great way to get your mind off things is to go outside (you can do it inside as well but the fresh air will help to freshen up) an do the following:
go for a walk and on your way, start describing the things you see around you in detail. For instance, stop at a tree and start describing it: "it is a big tree, the trunk is green and brown and has wholes in it. I see some insects crawling around as well. The leaves are hand shaped, there are many many leaves. They make a lot of noise as the wind goes through them", etc. I think you get the picture. You will notice that you are so focused on the details that you will forget all other things that where going through your mind before.
You can also do this with someone else and describe things to each other. Alternatively, you can ask each other questions such as "what does that tree look like?" or "what sounds do you hear around you?". Both of you will get a nice break and your minds will be refreshed. A wonderful way to relax together! ]]>Your future is in your subconscious mind
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No disaster or tragedy can happen to you if you decide to pray. Nothing is predetermined or foreordained. Your mental attitude, i.e., the way you think, feel, and believe determines your destiny. You can, through scientific prayer, which is explained in a previous chapter, mold, fashion, and create your own future. Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.]]>Twitter Fans?
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This just looked interesting to me even though I don't have Twitter account yet. With this I think I will get one and see how it goes.]]>NLP and Success
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'What do the most successful people in the planet have all in common, that allows them to enjoy the success they have today?'
It's plain common sense, isn't it?
All the rich and successful people in the world must be doing or possessing something similar that have allowed them to achieve the success they have in life.
Success doesn't happen by chance.
So what's the secret behind all these people?
The secret is that they all possess the "Patterns Of Excellence".
And these Patterns Of Excellence could be THE missing link between you and the success you crave in your life.
Imagine if you already possessed all the critical mindsets, habits, and behavior of the top 1% of people in the world.
With that, you could literally jump off a plane with a parachute, land anywhere in the world, and still be a roaring success where ever you are. Because you know the secret to success.
To read more about the Patterns Of Excellence and a true story of how it literally transformed one man from an underachiever into a millionaire at just 26(!), click on the link below:
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By Rob Poulos, Fat Loss & Fitness Expert & Creator of 'Fat Burning Furnace'
As with a good majority of the things we do in life, we rely heavily on our vision or eyesight as the determining factor in whether or not we believe something. And this is unfortunately the case in trying to burn fat as well. What’s the old cliché? A picture is worth a thousand words, right?
Well, when we lock our eyes onto that photo of that buff guy or buxom bombshell on the cover of the latest fitness or weight loss product, something happens. We get excited. We may even get very excited!
Unfortunately, this is something that many in the fitness industry are preying on. They know this and use it to their huge advantage. The process is simple: put a great looking and in-shape guy or girl on a product and it will sell. They don’t even have to tell you you’ll look like that person - they already know your subconscious will assume it will happen. When you're desperate to burn fat, this is an easy game for the fitness industry to play.
And of course a few weeks later if it doesn’t, you may start to lose hope and realize that it’s going to be tough to keep up with the unrealistic and overly strict guidelines. You’ve got a life, right? Sure, you want to burn fat, but you’ve got a job, maybe a family, and other interests in life. Don’t get me wrong, I love a great fat burning workout, but I know you don’t want to spend every waking hour for the rest of your life working out!
All of this happened to me several times over as a young man. I wasn’t happy with my weight, wanted to burn fat, and was in search of the most efficient way to get lean, strong, and healthy, but while not spending too much time in the gym, or having to follow crazy diet plans for long periods of time.
After more than a decade of experimenting on myself, friends, relatives, and perfect strangers, I assembled some of the secrets that I found to work best at burning fat and in the shortest amount of time, on myself and the others that I worked with. Now, what led me to do this was an incredible amount of frustration that I know thousands of others are going through right now.
Why? To answer that, I want you to understand the psychological aspects of what we are up against in the world of health and fitness.
What do you call doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result? OK, I’ll answer this one…Insanity! In some ways, the fitness industry is making you insane in your quest to burn fat and get a lean, strong, and healthy body. Their promises are too good to be true and often they can’t typically deliver on them. They are over-promising and under-delivering in many cases.
It’s a big psychological game that the fitness industry is playing with us, and it dates back to our childhood. When we were kids, we were all taught in school that we could do anything we wanted to do when we grew up. Your parents might have even told you that you can achieve anything you want if you believe in it strongly enough. I know mine did.
While this can provide great inspiration in life’s pursuits, it can also be used against you by others, and without you knowing. You are largely a product of your genetic makeup. Just as Mini-Me from the Austin Powers movies could never play in the NBA, a guy like Woody Allen could never win a heavyweight bodybuilding competition.
The reality is that these two guys can burn fat and get in the best shape of their life, but our genes are responsible for much of what we end up looking like when in that best shape. But this isn’t what the fitness industry will typically tell you - they want you thinking that anyone can look like a genetic freak of nature…if you just follow their programs, that is.
Please know that I am not saying you are doomed by your genes…everyone can make amazing improvements in their physiques with proper exercise and nutrition habits. It’s when we start comparing ourselves to the guys or gals in the magazines that we get into trouble, and get lost in that vicious cycle of hype and sensationalism all too prevalent in fitness and fat burning today.
As I mentioned before, you’ve got a life. You’re a busy person. We all are. We live in a fast-paced society, the information age, where we have so many tasks to complete and so little time to complete them. I don’t know about you, but I find myself trying to cram everything I do into those few hours between waking up and going to sleep. It’s not easy.
Then comes along the fitness gurus telling you that to burn fat and get in great shape you’ve got to workout everyday or close to it. You’ve got to do aerobics or cardiovascular exercise to burn fat, several times a week. You’ve got to weight train several other days each week, so that you are literally working out 5-6 days each week, every week. If you want it, you’ve got to do it, they say.
I’m here to tell you that nothing could be further from the truth! Many of these programs will also tell you that you’ve got to follow some crazy diet to burn fat. This might include cutting all or most of your carbs, ingesting loads of supplements or other magic weight loss potions. On top of that, when their programs don’t deliver, they’ll tell you that everyone is different and that you’ve got to find what works right for you. Wait a minute...weren’t they just telling you that their program promises the body on the cover?
What they are doing is keeping you in that fitness insanity that I mentioned earlier. They keep you doing the same thing (trying then next hot product or workout and diet regimen) and promising the same great fat burning results. If it doesn’t work, they recommend the next great thing. And too many people go on to that next miracle product or promise and the fitness industry uses this to their advantage!
Unfortunately the fitness industry, in many ways, has become a cycle of hype and sensationalism. Sure, there are some good-hearted trainers and professionals out there, but even some of them are being controlled by the fitness center owners, magazine publishers, and supplement companies. That’s where the money is! Even if they are trying to help you, they can become unwitting victims to the machine.
They advertise their products, programs, and diets by using the cream of the crop in the genetic gene pool. Hey, if it worked for that guy or gal with the amazing physique, it will work for me. I fell for it, too, many times, until I did some serious research and experimentation as I mentioned before.
Then one day I finally woke up and discovered for myself the secrets that few people are aware of. Secrets that will never dominate the fitness industry’s general recommendations because they are unpopular with the people that control the industry. Why?
Because these principles won’t sell loads of crazy exercise gimmicks, gadgets, or magic potions. My Fat Burning Furnace students are schooled in the proper application of brief, progressive, and intense resistance training, eating a diet full of nutrient rich foods, drinking tons of water, and getting plenty of quality sleep and rest.
But our subconscious mind is powerful, and you have to watch out…even today, I can get sucked in to a compelling late night TV ad, even though I know better. So you’ve got to stay on guard.
If people would pay more attention to proven principles like those I teach my students, and spend less time with the latest “butt buster” or “fat stripper” on the market, we’d all be healthier, leaner, stronger, and happier for it. And we'd also be burning a heck of a lot more fat in the process.
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Would you like to find customers who live within a stones-throw of your house? Well, here it is...
I can show you how to turn your love of animals into a full or part-time business that's so easy to run you'll almost be ashamed to get paid for it!
AND YES, there are plenty of people who are willing to pay you good money to help care for their beloved pets!
Every day, millions of people around the world are struggling with long work hours, business and personal trips, home repair chores, grocery shopping and hundreds of other issues that suck up their free time like dirt through a vacuum cleaner.
And while many of these people have come to grips with ignoring some of their own needs in order to get everything accomplished each day, there are a growing number of people who have one responsibility they can't ignore...
It's the responsibility that comes with a wet nose and a waggily tail. That's right; humans may willingly skip a meal or two when time gets tight, or hold their legs together a little more tightly until they have a chance to head for the potty, but it doesn't work that way for the family dog.
In order to remain healthy, pets need to be fed and walked regularly. And when owners don't have the time to do it themselves, they turn to professional pet sitters and dog walkers to get the job done.
This looks like an easy way to make a few extra bucks in our weak economy, to see the complete story check out the site below.
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Napoleon Hill told us over 70 years ago that "any impulse of thought which is repeatedly passed on to the subconscious mind is finally accepted and acted upon by the subconscious mind, which proceeds to translate that impulse into its physical equivalent, by the most practical procedure available."
He recognized the power of the subconscious so much that he devoted an entire chapter of "Think and Grow Rich" to it. "The subconscious mind will transmute into its physical equivalent, by the most direct and practical media available, any order which is given to it in a state of BELIEF, or FAITH that the order will be carried out."
Now suppose you could use the power of your subconscious mind to:
* Boost your enthusiasm and physical energy
* Skyrocket your self-esteem
* Become more assertive
* Make better decisions
* Enhance the healing process
* Make it easier to get rid of bad habits
* Become more self-confident
* Enjoy deepened relaxation ]]>Serve yourself with the powers of your mind
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2. Trying to accumulate wealth by the sweat of your brow and hard labor is one way to become the richest man in the graveyard. You do not have to strive or slave hard. 3. Wealth is a subconscious conviction. Build into your mentality the idea of wealth. 4. The trouble with most people is that they have no invisible means of support. 5. Repeat the word, “Wealth,” to yourself slowly and quietly for about five minutes prior to sleep and your subconscious will bring wealth to pass in your experience. 6. The feeling of wealth produces wealth. Keep this in mind at all times. 7. Your conscious and subconscious mind must agree. Your subconscious accepts what you really feel to be true. The dominant idea is always accepted by your subconscious mind. The dominant idea should be wealth, not poverty. 8. You can overcome any mental conflict regarding wealth by affirming frequently, “By day and by night I am being prospered in all of my interests.” 9. Increase your sales by repeating this statement over and over again, “My sales are improving every day; I am advancing, progressing, and getting wealthier every day.” 10. Stop writing blank checks, such as, “There is not enough to go around,” or “There is a shortage,” etc. Such statements magnify and multiply your loss. 11. Deposit thoughts of prosperity, wealth, and success in your subconscious mind, and the latter will give you compound interest. 12. What you consciously affirm, you must not mentally deny a few moments later. This will neutralize the good you have affirmed. 13. Your true source of wealth consists of the ideas in your mind. You can have an idea worth millions of dollars. Your subconscious will give you the idea you seek. 14. Envy and jealousy are stumbling blocks to the flow of wealth. Rejoice in the prosperity of others. 15. The block to wealth is in your own mind. Destroy that block now by getting on good mental terms with everyone.
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It’s all about having Fan Pages.
And if you don’t think this one simple change is dramatically changing the face of marketing—think again. In fact, watch this and you’ll see how crucial this is…
It’s kind of funny, because when you speak of somebody being a “fan”, it’s really a polite way to say they are a FANATIC about something.
You know—like for NASCAR, Britney Spears, or chocolate!
And when somebody is a fan, they will do almost ANYTHING for the object of their admiration-- including spreading the word like proverbial wildfire about anything related to their “fanship”.
When you take this basic premise and attach it to your business—well, the results are nothing short of phenomenal.
So the bottom line is, you should definitely be utilizing a Facebook Fan Page if you want to enjoy traffic generation beyond your wildest dreams.
And now Robert Grand and Ian David Chapman are going to show you not just one, but TEN ways you can grow your Fan Page to critical mass.
Let me know how you do with this OK? I expect I’ll hear even more success stories very soon.
To your success,
Jeffrey
P.S. The viral component of this is enormous. Basically this takes on a life of it’s own and the only way you can stop it is to turn off your page! And why would you do that when it’s making you so much money?
]]>New Business Opportunity for a Dollar a Day
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Freedom to do what you want when you want.
Freedom to have what you want when you want it.
Freedom to go where you want to go when you want to go.
This is your chance to be on the ground floor launch of a phenomenal e-commerce discount shopping portal that is going to send eBay and Amazon scrambling for a competitive plan!
Bob McNulty, CEO of Beyond Commerce is an accomplished entrepreneur with over 25 years of significant experience in specialty retail and E-commerce and Ron Loveless (former Sam's Club CEO) who played a key role in Wal-Mart's launching and development of its fast-growing Sam's Wholesale Club operation are the masterminds behind this explosive national e-commerce venture are combining their on-line marketing and retailing expertise to create a revolutionary concept simple enough for mainstream America to understand and reap handsome rewards of this new business.
Join these two esteemed and successful retail and on-line visionaries (who, by the way, have over 70 years successful business experience and are responsible for the success of four Billion-Dollar companies) in their latest venture. This new company is going to change the way we buy products online forever. And, we are giving you a chance to get in before the official launch Oct. 16th.
In hindsight, when you consider how many large successful companies have been formed in the past, like Amway, EBay, Amazon, Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, MySpace, Apple, and Twitter, if you could turn back the clock and be involved on the ground floor of any of those organizations, Would You?!! Most people would say YES.
This is the beginning of a single line forced matrix (ONE LINE) compensation plan, unlike any we've ever seen in our 25 years of business! Everyone who gets in FIRST will have First Movers Advantage, meaning that the entire REST OF THE COMPANY will go in your down line once you get in and save your spot.
During this "pre-launch" phase, you have the opportunity to be on the ground floor of this company — before the company's official launch. The national media blitz will launch October 16. This is a fortunate position to be in right now.
After reviewing the online webinar and calling the recorded conference call, take immediate action to position yourself in front of one of the largest wealth trends which will be accelerated by the recession!
We are working directly with the top leadership in this new company to reach out to individuals like yourself. We are seeking highly motivated and ethical individuals to join our team and be willing to be coached for success in building your own business with this new discount shopping portal. We look forward to speaking with you directly and getting you off to a great start once I receive your enrollment confirmation.
p.s. We will be giving top priority and training to all individuals enrolling with us prior to the Oct. 16th launch. Don't miss out on this chance of a lifetime to have a new business positioned to take full advantage of one of the few upward trends in our economy. CLICK HERE to Sign Up Now Sponsor ID number: 908628653
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]]>The Integrity Pledge
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Success is the result of making and keeping commitments to yourself and others, while all failed or unfinished goals, projects, and relationships are the direct result of broken obligations. It’s that simple, that profound, and that important.
A commitment made must become a commitment honored, as each one counts in more ways than you can possibly imagine. Your ability to honor your promises directly impacts your credibility, reputation, trustworthiness, earning ability, and overall peace of mind.
Character defines an individual; honoring commitments helps to define character.
Every day, you make commitments to customers, family members, and associates. Some are explicit, others implied; but each one ultimately results in success or failure.
Nothing builds confidence and loyalty more reliably than a history of well-kept promises; and by the same token, nothing will undermine your reputation faster than a string of broken commitments.
If you look at successful people in any field, you may not discover that they’re necessarily the brightest, best looking, fastest, or strongest of the bunch.
What you will find, however, is that they are the ones with the deepest reservoir of commitment. They fully understand that all great accomplishment is preceded by great commitment.
So, how great is the power of your commitment?
“Disposable” is a word suited to describe many of today’s products. From razors to diapers, from milk cartons to toner cartridges, it seems that disposability is being built into the very fabric of society.
Have commitments and promises fallen into the same trap?
Is it really “no big deal” to make a pledge and then discard it; to make a promise and simply walk away from it?
Commitment is a virtue—one that requires fulfillment and punishes unfaithfulness. For many, it’s going to take a dramatic shift to embrace the importance of commitments and internalize the meaning of permanence.
A man without his word is fundamentally worthless. It’s like having a stain on your reputation that no amount of bleach could ever remove.
If your word is not supported by action—if you take a cavalier attitude toward your obligations—then the party’s over. You may as well stick a fork in your reputation, because no one will be interested in working with you.
Your word is a form of capital. It’s money in the bank for someone who is counting on it. That being said, you should only invest your capital where and when it counts most or it will lose its value.
And because your word is like currency, you must give it only when the occasion is important enough to call for it.
The person to whom you are promising something must be able to recognize that your word has real value, and that it’s not counterfeit.
You certainly don’t give money out to every Tonya, Dick, and Harry; you should treat your promises with the same level of respect.
Remember, what you don’t protect, you don’t get to keep. A reputation is a terrible thing to waste.
You had best learn not to say you will deliver on something you know you can’t—whether it’s promising to pay someone back, keep a secret, or saying you’ll do a favor on which you have no intention of following through.
Consider this: What’s the point of making a commitment or promise if you don’t even plan to honor it?
This question applies to your relationship with others just as much as it does to your relationship with yourself.
The greatest and most unfortunate betrayal is that of oneself. Being able to adhere to our commitments begins with self-respect.
When we say one thing and do another—when we start projects but don’t finish them; when we go on a diet but quit soon after beginning—then the only thing at which we become successful is sabotaging our reputation with ourselves.
And when we dishonor our own commitments and lie to ourselves, how on earth can we be expected to honor the commitments we make to others?
There is no backdoor to a self-made promise. There is no contractual loophole. Either you maintain the contract, or you are in breach.
By dishonoring your own commitments, you undermine and poison whatever faith you have in your own abilities.
A strong, healthy, psychological immune system is essential for success; there’s no better way to ensure that than by making each commitment count.
What kind of person do you want to be known as: someone who has character and a stellar reputation? Or as someone who’s unreliable, untrustworthy … even a quitter?
Do you want to able to hold your head up high with dignity and self respect?
If so, adopt this philosophy:
If you make a commitment, honor it.
If you make a promise, keep it.
If you set a goal, achieve it.
Commitment is an act of pledging or engaging oneself to do or to perform.
Once there is an authentic obligation—rather than just a passing interest—you will find a way to make great things happen.
To translate your promises into action, and to experience the power of commitment, consider these questions:
* Are you interested in getting in shape or passionately committed? * Are you interested in simplifying your life or passionately committed? * Are you interested in spending more time with your kids or passionately committed? * Are you interested in writing a book or passionately committed? * Are you interested in spiritual growth or passionately committed? * Are you interested in improving your marriage or passionately committed? * Are you interested in paying off your debts or passionately committed? * Are you interested in starting your own business or passionately committed?
Fantastic things can be accomplished once you move beyond merely being interested to a state of passionate commitment.
Until you’ve committed to them, goals are irrelevant, dreams are useless, and hopes are no more than a pipe dream.
Commitment inspires you to perform to the best of your abilities.
It protects and strengthens your credibility and reputation with yourself and others. It provides you with passionate energy and unstoppable momentum, and fills you with a sense of pride that’s priceless. ]]>Your subconscious processes are always lifeward
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Your subconscious processes are always lifeward and constructive. Your subconscious is the builder of your body and maintains all its vital functions. It is on the job 24 hours a day and never sleeps. It is always trying to help and preserve you from harm. Your subconscious mind is in touch with infinite life and boundless wisdom, and its impulses and ideas are always life-ward. The great aspirations, inspirations, and visions for a grander and nobler life, spring from the subconscious. Your profoundest convictions are those you cannot argue about rationally because they do not come from your conscious mind; they come from your subconscious mind. Your subconscious speaks to you in intuitions, impulses, hunches, intimations, urges, and ideas, and it is always telling you to rise, transcend, grow, advance, adventure, and move forward to greater heights. The urge to love, to save the lives of others comes from the depths of your subconscious. For example, during the great San Francisco earthquake and fire of April 18, 1906, invalids and cripples who had been confined to bed for long periods of time, rose up and performed some of the most amazing feats of bravery and endurance. The intense desire welled up within them to save others at all costs, and their subconscious responded accordingly. Great artists, musicians, poets, speakers, and writers tune in with their subconscious powers and become animated and inspired. For example, Robert Louis Stevenson, before he went to sleep, used to charge his subconscious with the task of evolving stories for him while he slept. He was accustomed to ask his subconscious to give him a good, marketable thriller when his bank account was low. Stevenson said the intelligence of his deeper mind gave him the story piece by piece, like a serial. This shows how your subconscious will speak lofty and wise sayings through you, which your conscious mind knows nothing about. Mark Twain confided to the world on many occasions that he never worked in his life. All his humor and all his great writings were due to the fact that he tapped the inexhaustible reservoir of his subconscious mind.
]]>How The Mind Works
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2. Your subconscious mind does not argue with you. It accepts what your conscious mind decrees. If you say, “I can’t afford it,” it may be true, but do not say it. Select a better thought, decree, “I’ll buy it. I accept it in my mind.” 3. You have the power to choose. Choose health and happiness. You can choose to be friendly, or you can choose to be unfriendly. Choose to be co-operative, joyous, friendly, lovable, and the whole world will respond. This is the best way to develop a wonderful personality. 4. Your conscious mind is the “watchman at the gate.” Its chief function is to protect your subconscious mind from false impressions. Choose to believe that something good can happen and is happening now. Your greatest power is your capacity to choose. Choose happiness and abundance. 5. The suggestions and statements of others have no power to hurt you. The only power is the movement of your own thought. You can choose to reject the thoughts or statements of others and affirm the good. You have the power to choose how you will react. 6. Watch what you say. You have to account for every idle word. Never say, “I will fail; I will lose my job; I can’t pay the rent.” Your subconscious cannot take a joke. It brings all these things to pass. 7. Your mind is not evil. No force of nature is evil. It depends how you use the powers of nature. Use your mind to bless, heal, and inspire all people everywhere. 8. Never say, “I can’t.” Overcome that fear by substituting the following, “I can do all things through the power of my own subconscious mind.” 9. Begin to think from the standpoint of the eternal truths and principles of life and not from the standpoint of fear, ignorance, and superstition. Do not let others do your thinking for you. Choose your own thoughts and make your own decisions. 10. You are the captain of your soul (subconscious mind) and the master of your fate. Remember, you have the capacity to choose. Choose life! Choose love! Choose health! Choose happiness! 11. Whatever your conscious mind assumes and believes to be true, your subconscious mind will accept and bring to pass. Believe in good fortune, divine guidance, right action, and all the blessings of life.]]>Halloween Fun
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As my kid were growing up we always had a blast trying to scare the older kids and the parents of the little ones that came to our house. We hid under my truck with silly string and let the little ones go to the door and then we would hit the parents with the silly string and watch them freak out... no wonder my son Riley is wild!
Anyway now that I have grand kids that are still a little young for the crazy stuff I have been having fun taking them door to door in their costumes and watching their eye light up from all the treats and the costumes. So in my daily internet surfing I have found a few sights that you might find interesting if you are planning some fun for Halloween.
www.xmencostume.org]]>What do you believe?
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The Bud-dhist, the Christian, the Moslem, and the Hebrew all may get answers to their prayers, not because of the particular creed, religion, affiliation, ritual, ceremony, formula, liturgy, incanta-tion, sacrifices, or offerings, but solely because of belief or mental acceptance and receptivity about that for which they pray.
The law of life is the law of belief, and belief could be summed up briefly as a thought in your mind. As a man thinks, feels, and believes, so is the condition of his mind, body, and circum-stances. A technique, a methodology based on an understanding of what you are doing and why you are doing it will help you to bring about a subconscious embodiment of all the good things of life. Essentially, answered prayer is the realization of your heart’s desire.
]]>Government Grants
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I looked at a bunch of sites that say they will show you the programs but I really like the one I found that provides the software to fill out the forms and actually help you apply for the grant. So this is the one I am using and I will document my progress:
I think most of us are always looking for a quick fix for everything and the other sites that just show you the programs leave you wanting for the solution, this program provides the solution but it is not the quick fix, you must go through the motions to get the free money... wait did I just say you have to do something in order to get free money?
So yes you do have to jump through some hoops to get some money from the government, heck I have to jump through hoops every year to give the government some of my money I think I am willing to jump through a few to get some of it back! Click Here!]]>Everything Counts!
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The first step to igniting and creating your breakthrough is the creation of your massive action plan.
What is a Massive Action Plan?
A Massive Action Plan is based on the law of cause and effect which states that for every effect in your life, there is a cause, or series of specific, measurable, definable, identifiable causes.
This law says that if there is anything you want in life, an effect that you desire, you can find someone else that has achieved the same result or effect, and that by doing the same things that they have done over and over you can eventually enjoy the same results and rewards.
There are four identifiable relationships between cause and effect we will focus on and leverage the fourth relationship to ensure maximum results.
No Cause = No Effect
Wrong Cause = Wrong Effect
Right Cause = Right Effect
Massive Cause = Massive Effect
Success, however you define it, is not an accident. It is not a result of good luck versus bad luck.
Even if you have not taken the time to clearly identify how you got from where you were to where you are today, there have been a series of specific steps that you have taken that have brought you to where you are at this minute.
And the fact is they could have brought you to no other place. You are where you are, and what you are because of yourself. It has been your choices and your decisions over the months and years that have inevitably determined the condition of your life at this moment.
The most wonderful part is that at any time you can start making different choices and different decisions, taking different steps and you will inevitably arrive at a different place than where you are today. And, that is precisely why this challenge has been created.
Our world is filled with people with every conceivable type of handicap and liability but who have gone on to build wonderful lives for themselves.
Often people around them have ascribed their good fortune to luck. But if you talk to these people and you trace their stories from where they began to where they are now, you will find that luck had nothing to do with their success, and it has nothing to do with yours.
The law of cause and effect cuts in both directions. It also says that if there is an effect in your life, such as lack of money, problems in your relationships, an unsatisfying job or career, or any other difficulty, you can trace that effect back to the things that you have done to cause it and that by removing the causes you can begin to remove the effects, sometimes as quickly as overnight.
In its simplest terms, successful, happy, healthy, prosperous people are those that have discovered the laws that govern our lives and have designed their lives so that they are in harmony with those laws.
As a result, they experience far more joy and satisfaction, and accomplish far more in a few years then the average person does in a lifetime.
Perhaps the most important corollary to the law of cause and effect is this – “thoughts are causes” and “conditions are effects”.
Your mind is the most powerful force in your universe, and you become what you think about most of the time. You are where you are and what you are because of your habitual ways of thinking.
Your thoughts are creative, and they ultimately create your reality. So if you change your thinking, you will change your life.
The law of cause and effect is a timeless truth; it’s a universal principle that applies to each one of us. Your success in the 100 Day Challenge will come from organizing your life in conformance with this timeless principle.
When you understand the power that comes from the linkage between Massive Cause = Massive Effect, you will achieve a level of success and freedom that is far beyond anything you can currently imagine.
By joining the 100 Day Challenge, you have chosen your path wisely, and you have already started your great adventure.
Throughout the 100 Day Challenge, you must have the belief that the efficiencies of your business and life are infinite, that everything can be improved upon, that every project can be completed in an excellent fashion.
It gives me great personal pleasure to welcome you to the 100 Day Challenge, a community of people and organizations who are committed to living a life of excellence and displaying exceptionably high standards.
Everything Counts!
]]>Last Chance
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I don't need the poisonous thinking and neither do you. My stock and real estate holdings are worth a LOT less today than last year.
Can't do anything about that, but one thing I do know: They always go back up.
Another thing I do know is that in every problem or difficulty lies opportunity and prosperity.
I prefer to focus on solutions, on opportunities and on ways to continue to add greater value.
There are tremendous opportunities for those who are looking for them and expecting them. And who know how to leverage bad times into good times.
I can show you how but ONLY if you act within the next 24 hours.
The good news is that I have extended the enrollment for the 100 Day Challenge.
Yesterday another 1431 enrolled and accepted the challenge to take control of their future.
I am offering you one FINAL opportunity to say Yes, I'm Ready for the Challenge.
]]>Exceed Expectations
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Do something big, bold and beautiful today that makes the world a better place, and which moves you ever closer to the achievement of your goals.
Going the extra mile is a phrase used to describe times when you do more than what was expected, in essence, it’s going above and beyond the call of duty.
It means doing everything humanly possible to ensure success for your clients, company, and colleagues.
The distance between those who achieve their goals consistently and those who spend their lives and careers merely following has everything to do with one’s ability to go the extra mile.
It’s simply not enough to just show up and do your work. Superior performance is not, never has been, nor will it ever be, the by-product of ordinary efforts, and in today’s lesson you will be inspired to make going the extra mile your meal ticket to success. ]]>Halloween Fun
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People are starting to unpack their Halloween decorations to decorate their homes. Adults and children alike are trying to decide on their costume selection for this Halloween and preparing for Halloween costume parties, costume contests, masquerade balls, themed nightclubs, and yes, even Trick or Treating.
My Grand kids are still a little young but when my kids were pre-teen and teens it was the most fun "holiday". My son Riley and I would hide in a tree we had next to the front door and we would scare the parents as they waited for their little ones. It was a blast.
If you have some little ones that will be dressing up or if you are going to a party I found a discount costume store you might find interesting, anything to save a buck these days.
]]>Behavior Never Lies
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Aristotle
Practice what you preach; do as you say, walk the talk, and actions speak louder than words are all derivatives of what I believe are the three most important words in your life – behavior never lies!
Your behavior is a reflection of what you believe to be true about yourself. Your behavior tells me how you think, your behavior tells me how you talk about yourself even when no one’s around, and your behavior tells me what you do every single day.
The real essence of truth, of who you really are is not found in what you say, but by what you do. In today’s challenge lesson we are going to expose and eradicate any contradiction between what you say you want and the actions you are taking.
]]>Goal Setting
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INSPIRE You to Take Bold Action... Are Your Goals A Little Too Mundane?
If your goals fail to motivate you, you have uninspiring goals. So don't just set your goal on being able to pay your bills; set it on creating your financial freedom. Inspired achievements begin as inspiring goals.
"Your goals are the road maps that guide you and show you what is possible for your life."~ Les Brown
Build Inspirational Detail into Your Dreams & Visions... Are You Dreaming In Surround Sound And Technicolor?
Have fun creating the details of your vision. Make it sizzle. Make it thunder. Make it glorious. Fill in as many details as possible with color, sights and sound. The more detail, the more real it will become for you. The best way to foresee your future is to draw a detailed vision and set specific goals. Break out your crayons...it's picture time!
"Success... it's what you do with what you've got."~ Leroy Van Dyke
"Which specific goal or task will make me feel fulfilled and satisfied when achieved this week?"
How about a goal in the area of... your health? your career? your family? your hobbies? your business?
It is very effective to ask yourself this question often, as it will create a stronger awareness of and action towards your goals. So please give some thought to this RIGHT NOW. Don't skip over this..... I know your email box may be full, your diary overloaded and your blood pressure might be rising already.... But just take 5 minutes to set yourself up powerfully for the week.
Try and clear your mind and think about the following: • What is the goal you wish to focus on this week? • Why is this so important to you? • What will it look like when you have achieved your goal? • How will you feel when you have achieved this? Generate this feeling right now. • What will it take to make this goal happen, which action steps will you need to take? • When will you take these actions?
I suggest to make a decision right now to achieve this goal and to start taking the action steps you need to get closer to or achieve it.
Have a powerful week!
]]>One More Day To Grow!
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If you're one of those people who have been thinking about participating but have yet to pull the trigger and say yes, I wanted to do everything I could to get you off the fence and into the challenge.
The following highlights everything you receive for participating along with one very special bonus...
1. Massive Action Plan (MAP). This plan teaches you the core philosophy of Massive Cause = Massive Effect.
2. MP3 training on goal setting and leveraging your MAP.
3. 100 world-class coaching videos to provide you with both tatics and strategy ideas for rapid growth.
4. Orientation program which focuses on the value of BOLDNESS as the key to maximum gowth in the shortest period of time.
5. Quantum Leap presentation which explains how to make monumental performance leaps.
6. Goal Setting presentation which explains the correct way to plan and execute any goal.
7. Finish Strong Teleseminar. This call to action promises to be inspiring and will focus on closing out the year strong and successful.
8. Commitment Pledge: You will learn that the person who wins in the long run is the person who is most committed to winning.
9. Special Report: How to Create Your Own Big Bang
10. An entire suite of goal setting forms...and so much more!
You get all of this for a grand total of just $147.00.
Yes, for only $1.47 per day you will be giving yourself a wonderful gift, along with an incredible opportunity to finish the year strong.
Just imagine how you are going to feel on New Years Eve when you are enjoying significantly higher levels of wealth, health, and happiness.
Isn't THAT feeling alone worth such a small investment of $1.47?
Isn't your future worth an investment of $1.47 cents?
I urge you to say yes and give yourself the gift of success.
Take the 100-Day Finish Strong Challenge and astound yourself with what you're able to accomplish in such a short period of time.
]]>Mojo
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The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire. A passionate mojo is hard-core devotion to a person or cause; it infuses life with meaning, joy, and unbridled enthusiasm.
A passionate mojo is the desire in your heart, fire in your belly, an indispensable virtue that is far more valuable than money, power, or fame.
Whether you are tackling the issue of growing sales, adding value, focusing on results, embracing change, attracting talent, or raising performance, your passionate mojo will keep you committed to success.
A passionate mojo reflects confidence, spreads good cheer, raises morale, inspires associates, arouses loyalty, and laughs at adversity.
It’s a compelling emotion that enables you to go places others are afraid to go, to try things others are afraid to try, and to be the kind of person others are afraid to be.
A passionate mojo gives you the will to start, the strength to continue, and the sustaining power to overcome the greatest of obstacles and setbacks.
Your life’s path will inevitably hand you your share of obstacles. Common sense slows you down to investigate them, creative thinking will suggest some ingenious way of getting around them, and perseverance deliberately goes to work to dig under them.
But your passionate mojo will boldly face and leap right over difficulties.
Passion is closely related to perseverance, and perseverance is the strong determination to move toward the achievement of a goal, while passion is the mojo that drives perseverance.
Far too many people go through life without making any effort to truly live it, never getting that fire in their belly for enjoying life to the fullest.
The worst bankruptcy in the world is the person who has lost his or her mojo.
]]>Do It Now
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The people who make things happen in this world value and share a similar sense of urgency. It’s my great desire to ignite a flame under your behind today, one that compels you to step up, to raise the bar, and astound yourself.
You must keep in mind that throughout this challenge, no matter how intelligent or capable you may be, if you don’t have a sense of urgency – now is the time to start developing it.
In today’s challenge lesson we are going to talk about the necessity for embracing a do it now philosophy. You can change your life today and the time to do it is now!
]]>Wake Up Messages
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Based on the frightening realities of today's economic situation, this is one of the most serious messages you will ever read.
Because right now, YOUR future literally lies in the balance. And I want to help.
Let me explain...
Your results are a reflection of what you believe to be true about yourself.
Your results tell me how you think, your results tell me how you talk about yourself even when no one's around, and your results tell me what you do every single day.
The Solution - Change Now!
The essence of change is always one of two things:
You are either going to do a different thing, or you're going to do things differently.
When you or your organization needs to change, the basic question will ALWAYS be:
"Do we need to change WHAT we do or HOW we do it?"
If you want new results, if you want a new reality, there's only one way- just change!
Begin today, right now by changing what you think, by changing what you say, and by changing what you do. It's that simple, it's that profound, and it's that important.
It's not that hard either. Do you remember what you did yesterday?
Well, if you do not like the results you got yesterday then change what you think, say, and do today.
Whatever it takes to get better results, be willing to give it a go.
In order for you to have a different life - you actually have to design a better life.
In order to live a better life, you must realize that your ONLY SECURITY comes from your ability to produce RESULTS!
Unfortunately, most people spend more time and energy on their grocery list than they do planning their life.
Right now, there's less than 100 days in the year and you have an awesome opportunity to finish the year strong and I'll show you how.
]]>Something for Couples Today
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One of the biggest reason marriages end in divorce is because couples fail to ask the big questions before they walk down the aisle.
If couples simply spent some time asking each other the questions that really matter, they'd greatly increase their chances of staying together.
The great thing about a "question book" is that it makes it easier to ask those difficult questions and encourages an environment to address them.
But is Michael Webb's "1000 Questions For Couples" the right book for this?
In short, yes. Most question books 'beat around the bush,' never really providing the important questions, and others simply don't have enough questions.
On the other hand, Webb has put together the most comprehensive collection of questions, covering every single topic you'd ever want to know about before tying the knot.
It includes tough subjects like money, children & child rearing, career, past and present relationships, religion, morals, convictions & beliefs, personality, and even sex.
But don't get me wrong while there are many serious and tough topics to discuss, there are also many "lighter" yet just as important topics, including the car and driving, vacations, food and well being, pets, and your favorite things.
That's one thing I really loved about this book. It covered every conceivable topic from the super serious to the light-hearted and fun, making it easy for couples to start with easy questions and build their way up to important ones.
Also, a great bonus is having the ability to deliver 3 - 5 of the questions to my email each day, making everything automatic. I just go about my day and get new questions to ask my loved one, without having to really think about it.
In all, there's nothing really negative I can say about this book. It delivers exactly what it says and covers every question you would ever want to ask your loved one.
I highly recommend this book for everyone. NOT just couples who are thinking of getting married but also couples who just want to feel closer together, or people dating, who just want more things to talk about.
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harder? Longer? Set realistic goals?
You don’t stand a chance of succeeding with that strategy, yet that is exactly what the majority of people will do. Most people operate within a mindset that success comes one step at a time.
While unspoken, the court of public opinion says that we must move systematically from our present level of achievement to the next. Then, the thinking goes, from that stage we can begin working toward graduating to still the next higher level in the sequence—gradual progress.
This is a false and unfortunate misconception, and it’s clearly reflected in the way people function. They go about, day to day, striving to make incremental gains in their performance. They repeat the same unnecessary routine which is the pathway of conventional growth.
The good news is that life does not always have to operate in that manner. In many areas of your life, you must reframe your beliefs and think in terms of radical breakthroughs.
I’m here to tell you that you can make a series of radical breakthroughs from your present level of achievement to one that is several levels higher -- directly.
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Are You Up For a Challenge?
It's been a fast, challenging and for some a painful year.
And, if you're tired of struggling with debt, fearful of the current economic crisis, and paralyzed by the pace of change, I've got a great way for you to take control of your future and finish the year off with a bang.
September 23rd is an important date as it marks the 100 day countdown of 2009. With that in mind, I want to thrown down a challenge, I want to provide you with an opportunity to redeem yourself and turn things around for the better and I mean much better.
You see, one thing we all have in common is that we all love a challenge!
For some it could be a goal that puts you to the test, an obstacle that says you can't beat me, a belief system that is begging for a breakthrough, or even a mountain that just dares you to climb it.
Whatever it is, you're attitude should be BRING IT ON, as there's nothing quite like a good old fashioned challenge to see what you're made, to push the boundaries and tests your limits as it is ONLY when we overcome these trials that we get to reap the sweetest rewards.
My colleague, Gary Ryan Blair, otherwise know as The Goals Guy has put together what I believe to be the most comprehensive approach to goal setting and performance enhancement.
Gary has been working with executives and employees at Coca-Cola, American Express, IBM, Starbucks, Time Warner, Disney, and many more teaching them exactly how set and reach their goals - if he can do it for them, he can do it for you.
Many of the top leaders in just about every field call on Gary when trying to develop and execute on certain goals. It is so much easier when you know HOW to create a workable plan, and can create accountability and that is where he excels.
Back to your goals and the challenge. Gary has created a powerful program that will show you how to make maximum performance gains in the shortest time possible. It is very effective and very affordable.
I think it is a no brainer if are serious about making changes and finishing the year strong than you simply must check out this program.
It's called the 100 Day Finish Strong Challenge and it begins on September 23rd, which just so happens to be the final 100 days of the year.
And put yourself and your family in the best possible position. Also, make sure to watch his video.
Regards,
Jeffrey Bangerter
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When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and the debts are high, And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit, Rest, if you must, but don't you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns, As every one of us sometimes learns, And many a failure turns about, When he might have won had he stuck it out; Don't give up though the pace seems slow-- You may succeed with another blow.
Often the goal is nearer than, It seems to a faint and faltering man, Often the struggler has given up, When he might have captured the victor's cup, And he learned too late when the night slipped down, How close he was to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out-- The silver tint of the clouds of doubt, And you never can tell how close you are, It may be near when it seems so far, So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit-- It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.
- Author unknown ]]>Heart of the Mind
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NLP offers effective techniques for a wide range of issues includig: unwanted habits, guilt, shame, stage fright and phobias.
NLP also offers ways to enhance self-esteem, improve relationships, become more independent, create positive motivation, eliminate allergic responses and promote self healing.
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ticking and no matter how you look at it, there’s but one quarter left in this calendar year.
You must consider the remaining 100 days of this year as a now or never opportunity to finish the year strong, exceed expectations, and for some, use it as a final chance at redemption. Let’s cut right to the chase, by looking at the results of your actions year to date, that REALITY tells you if you have been successful or not in achieving the goals you set earlier this year.
As it relates to your goals, your demonstrated actions have allowed you to be in one of three positions.
You have either: 1. Exceeded your expectations of what you thought you could achieve. 2. Met expectations of what you set out to accomplish. 3. Fallen below your desired expectations of what you wanted to accomplish.
Regardless of the position you are currently in, you CAN have the best quarter of your life.
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Bob Proctor “When money comes in quantities known as “the big money,” it flows to the one who accumulates it, as easily as water flows down hill.
There exists a great unseen stream of POWER, which may be compared to a river; except that one side flows in one direction, carrying all who get into that side of the stream, onward and upward to WEALTH—and the other side flows in the opposite direction, carrying all who are unfortunate enough to get into it (and not able to extricate themselves from it), downward to misery and POVERTY.
Every man who has accumulated a great fortune, has recognized the existence of this stream of life. It consists of one’s THINKING PROCESS. The positive emotions of thought form the side of the stream which carries one to fortune. The negative emotions form the side which carries one down to poverty.
This carries a thought of stupendous importance to the person who is following this with the object of accumulating a fortune. If you are in the side of the stream of POWER which leads to poverty, this may serve as an oar, by which you may propel yourself over into the other side of the stream. It can serve you ONLY through application and use. Merely reading, and passing judgment on it, either one way or another, will in no way benefit you.”
Poverty and riches often change places. Poverty may, and generally does, voluntarily take the place of riches. When riches take the place of poverty, the change is usually brought about through well conceived and carefully executed PLANS. Poverty needs no plan. It needs no one to aid it, because it is bold and ruthless. Riches are shy and timid. They have to be “attracted.” Napoleon Hill]]>Are You Ready To Be Your Best?
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"Big results require big ambitions." ~ James Champy
"Some men have thousands of reasons why they cannot do what they want to, when all they need is one reason why they can."~ Willis Whitney
"One person with a belief is equal to a force of ninety-nine who have only interests."~ John Stuart Mill
"The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine."~ Mike Murdock
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Maybe it was a dream to get on solid financial footing in spite of the current economic climate.
Or maybe it was a goal to reach that perfect body weight that you know would make you feel better, look better and live longer.
It might even be that "break out" to a new business or career that would satisfy the "passion" that's aching in your heart.
You don't have to give up on your dream for 2009 --- you just have to get going --- and you HAVE TO achieve Maximum Momentum!
Are You Up For a Challenge?]]>Change Your Life in 100 Days
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Throughout every area of your life it’s important to understand that ALL unfinished goals, projects and relationships are the result of broken promises, unfulfilled commitments, and lack of accountability. With that reality in mind, I wanted to share with you an exciting opportunity to achieve every goal you set, to enforce ultimate accountability into your life, and show you how you can make monumental performance gains. Gary Ryan Blair, otherwise know as The Goals Guy has put together what I believe to be the most comprehensive approach to goal setting and performance enhancement.
It's called the 100 Day Finish Strong Challenge and it begins on September 23rd, which happens to be the final 100 days of the year. The 100 Day Finish Strong Challenge is a structured 14-week performance improvement program where challengers compete against themselves to achieve a number of challenging goals and finish the year strong. Free Special Report and Video Gary is offering a powerful special report and video for free which is titled: How to Create Your Own Big Bang! Get your free special report here: 100 Days This report in my opinion is worth its weight in gold as it shows you how to create huge performance gains quickly. I encourage you to get your copy right now. So what are you waiting for? The clock is ticking and if you want to seriously improve your life and corresponding results, I encourage you to check out the 100 Day Finish Strong Challenge today as it will be one of the smartest decisions you’ll make all year. Learn more here: 100 Days
Regards, Jeffrey Bangerter ]]>Review of Master Your Mind (Adam Khoo)
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But it doesn’t have to be like that. In his book, Master Your Mind, Adam Khoo argues that all those perceived limitations are just illusions. The fact is, he writes, we all have everything we need to be successful. We just need to learn how to put it to use. And in this book, he teaches exactly how it’s done.
He starts with the premise that we all have basically the same neurological make-up. We all have roughly the same 1,000 billion neurons in our brains. It’s what we make of them that makes the difference.
So how is it that some people are able to accomplish so much with their 1,000 billion nerve cells, and others accomplish zilch? Adam argues that the key to those differences lies in the behaviors and habits that get installed while we grow up. The majority of people are not exactly brought up with a winning mindset. And unfortunately, most of those people never question what they do and never change their habits. It probably never occurs to them that they could. But of course we CAN change habits, behaviors and beliefs by stimulating our brains in the right way and creating new mental patterns.
The technology Adam uses to reprogram the mind is NLP, i.e., Neurolinguistic Programming, which has proven to be highly effective at that task. And after carefully reading it, I found that Master Your Mind is not just another book on NLP, useful as that may be, but it actually goes far beyond that.
First of all, Adam’s Master Your Mind offers a comprehensive, thorough, and easy-to-follow description of the actual techniques that are necessary to accomplish that goal. But it doesn’t stop there. It’s also an extensive workbook that helps the reader to put all those techniques to use right away. Thirdly, it offers a wealth of inspiring examples.
Adam Khoo himself is a case in point. Starting out as an academically weak student at the very bottom of the pile, he used some of those very strategies he teaches here to reprogram himself and turn himself into a top student. Moreover, unlike his fellow students who were satisfied with a normal career path and income come graduation, he set himself the goal to become a millionaire by age 26 – and achieved it.
He started his first business while still in high school, and several more while in college, and he even became a best-selling author with his book on how to become an excellent student. He developed a program called Patterns of Excellence that he used to teach others to repattern their mind to achieve success as well.
So Adam is quite an inspiration indeed. And he provides us with many more inspirational examples throughout the book, from Sylvester Stallone to Richard Branson.
From the outset, Adam urges us to have the right mindset: And one of the key parts of that mindset is planning for success by setting specific goals, developing strategies to achieve those goals, and putting them into action.
Of course, if you do enough challenging things, some of them will not work out as planned, which is something most people call “failure” and try to avoid at all cost. Adam, however, argues that there’s no such thing really. What may seem like failure is just feedback, and that attitude is essential for achieving any goal because paying attention to feedback helps us stay or get back on the right track and accomplish our goals.
He also introduces two more essential ingredients: an empowering belief system, and the right kinds of values. He doesn’t leave it at that, but provides plenty of specifics and work sheets that help his readers to establish those for themselves.
Next, Adam takes away our excuses! He urges us to stop playing the victim. Instead, he shows that taking absolute responsibility for everything that happens in your life is the key to self-empowerment. Which, by the way, does NOT mean blaming yourself. Far from it. Instead, it means that when something doesn’t go according to plan, you ask yourself what YOU can do to turn things around. Whether it’s customers that won’t buy or colleagues that are uncooperative, reclaim your power to change things. And the only person whose actions you really have control over is you.
And so, this is what it means that you can only change what you take responsibility for. If you believe something is out of your control, how could you possibly do something about it?
Adam takes it even further: not only does he challenge his readers to take responsibility for their results, but also for how they feel. This book is not for whiners but for people who are prepared to do serious work on themselves.
And in keeping with that, each chapter features exercises and action questions that guide the reader through that work that will, as the book promises, help them master their mind.
Among the key aspects of Adam’s mind mastery program are beliefs and how to take control of them and turn them into the kind that will get results. He calls them the “tap to our personal potential” and provides evidence that they can even change our biochemistry.
Once again, that section is followed by an extensive workbook section where you can track down any limiting beliefs and change them into empowering ones.
And that’s just for starters. Adam goes on to provide detailed instructions on how to achieve key performance by gaining control of your emotional states. There’s a long section on successful modeling, one of the key concepts of NLP and a key tool for achieving success.
Next, a detailed chapter on how to manage your brain, with how to take control of all the aspects of your perception and imagination, by manipulating its submodalities, along with instructions on associating and disassociating. While I’ve read about these before, I’ve never seen them treated so clearly and in this much detail. Once again, it comes with detailed workbook so you can actually do it and not just read about it.
Of course, the techniques for manipulating submodalities and emotional states serve a purpose, to motivate yourself, to overcome procrastination, to remove intense negative emotions and change them into neutral ones, to change cravings to disgust, and much more.
He even shows how to use the swish pattern technique to change lifelong habits almost instantly, including how to move from hitting the snooze button and going right back to sleep to jumping out of bed with enthusiasm as soon as the alarm goes off.
There’s more, including a detailed section on anchoring, both on setting anchors for desired states of mind, and on removing unwanted anchors, and another section on meaning.
All in all, this is a very comprehensive program on mastering one’s mind, and anyone who does all the exercises can hardly help but feeling profoundly changed.
Any drawbacks? Master Your Mind, with its 364 pages, is really long for an ebook, and it’s been a bit of a pain to read on the small screen of my ibook, what with having to scroll up and down all the time. But it was so worth it that I didn’t mind anymore once I got into it. Besides, if you have a bigger screen, that shouldn’t be an issue anyway. And, of course, you can always print it out. ]]>Remember
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Remember this day in the framework of terror and fear, evil will prevail. Use our power to vanquish fear and evil, and we will ignite the beacon of freedom and hope.
Pray for peace. Remain strong and vigilant.
As Thomas Jefferson said, "The price of freedom is eternal vigilance." Today, more than ever, we need to remember the price paid for our freedom... the price that has already been paid, and continues to be paid, so that we can live our dreams. ]]>In Debt? Get a Government Grant and Use Free Money To Pay Off Your Debts
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In Debt? Get a Government Grant and Use Free Money To Pay Off Your Debts
Yes, you can receive help right now from the government to get your debts paid off. Finding a solution right now, is so important to alleviating your financial problems. With our economy spiraling downward and the prediction that this year will be rougher than anything our generation has ever seen, you may find yourself using your credit more frequently. This will only make your debt ration higher and it's time to know what your options are.
Because grant money is classified as "free money", you typically do not have to repay this money that is awarded. You can take the money and pay off your debts and not have to worry about how to repay it. Consolidation loans are great for some people, but you still have to repay those loans, and most people cannot add to their debt by owing more money. It would only alleviate your debt problem temporarily.
Depending on your income, the number of dependents that you have and your situation, there are many agencies and programs willing to help you out. But you have to apply for it! Many Americans assume there is no real help and will allow their debt to get out of control and then eventually accept bankruptcy as their only option. It's not. Billions of dollars in grants are available, but you have to fill out the applications and apply for the money. You can even receive money to start a business or pay for school. There is wide variety of options.
Timing is important. Most grants are reallocated at the beginning of each new year. Now is the time to get your applications in and processed. There are many top rated programs with the up to date information that you need to know where to apply. Sites such as www.nationalgrantsecrets.com are a great resource tool to find what your looking for. There are local grants, state grants and national grants available right now. This year does not have to be a rough year for you financially. Seek help and start your research. Apply for the grants that are available and get some relief to your financial burdens. ]]>Psychology of Winning
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He taught me the very first principles I ever learned about self-esteem. Like he did for millions of others around the world, he convinced me that I had the Seeds of Greatness within me. As much as anyone, he taught me how to be a Winner in every area of my life. After all those days of breakfast I wore out the old audio tapes, and his book has grown dog-eared with age and use.
It has been years since I met him in person. And just as humbly as he appears in audio recordings, the real-life Denis Waitley quietly accepted the accolades I heaped on him. There's no question he's the real deal and his reputation is well deserved. I recommend him frequently to people struggling with low self-esteem because he did so much to help mine. In fact, I used to carry around copies of Seeds of Greatness as giveaways for "needy" friends.
If you're not familiar with Denis, you should be. No less than the late, great Dr. Norman Vincent Peale said about him, "Denis Waitley is one of the most inspiring men of our time. And he has the rare ability to motivate every reader and listener." He has taught his principles to our Olympic teams for the last 25 years, trained our Apollo Astronauts, and coached countless Champions in the world of sports and business. His legendary clients include Dell, Microsoft, Coca-Cola and many, many more.
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It gives some a constant and gnawing pain in the pit of the stomach.
Others drink more or smoke more because of it.
It causes some people to be right on the edge of success and then sabotage their own efforts.
It's killed more dreams and ruined more careers than all other causes combined.
FEAR may be the worst enemy of the human species. And it's been with us since the beginning. The Book of Genesis speaks of fear and it appears throughout the Bible, Torah and Koran. Who can forget the classic line from the Old Testament that was delivered by Job when he said, "That which I feared most has come upon me."
In fact, it seems the older we get the more prone we are to allowing fear to control our lives.
And right now, with the worst financial crisis of our lifetime (brought on in large part by FEAR) casting its shadow to every corner of the world, fear is rearing its ugly head in more people's lives than ever.
Overcome fear with Action! Whatever you want to accomplish, take action right now that will lead you to that goal.
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attracts whatever corresponds to its ruling state. Expectation dictates what that ruling state will be and therefore governs what corresponds to the mind and is attracted into your life. Expectation can be either a blessing or a curse but either way it is certainly one of the most powerful unseen forces in your life.” John Kanary Public Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur
What are you doing to increase your income? If your answer to this question is “nothing” or if you are just beginning to think seriously about what you could do, you have probably not yet grasped the ideas presented in the previous chapters. You should be aware that the chapters in this book resemble the individual pieces of a jigsaw puzzle.
Each chapter is related, one to the other, in such a way that if we put them all together, we can see the entire picture. Since you are now well into the heart of the book, I would ask you to pay particularly close attention to the ideas which follow, so you can use them to successfully tie all the pieces together. You will soon discover that if the ideas in this chapter are applied with intelligence, Expectation can be the triggering mechanism which attracts into your life, every good you desire. However, if you do not exercise extreme caution, Expectation can also turn, just as rapidly, into a destructive, lethal enemy. Therefore, you must be cognizant of how you are exercising this invisible, but powerful, force.
I believe you already understand you cannot have wealth in your material world until you have first visualized the wealth in your mind. But what does this really mean? It means that before any of us can even begin to overcome the poverty which surrounds us in our external world, we must first conquer the impoverishment that is buried deep within ourselves.
Taken from "You Were Born Rich by Bob Proctor. I just finished this book and it has some great ideas for living a better, fuller and more rewarding life. As I listen to Bob Proctor each morning I enjoy the mental lift he give me with his short video message, you can try it for free and see if you don't agree. Today's message was developing a Pleasing Personality.]]>Smile
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One is a total delight to be around. The other, well, let's just say she's "ho-hum."
Both of these women earn the same wage - and whatever they receive as tips. The delightful waitress receives an abundance of tips; the "ho-hum" waitress only gets the minimum people feel they "should" give.
I've made a list of ALL the differences between the two waitresses.
One is taller - the other shorter. One is blonde - the other brunette. One wears glasses - the other contacts. One wears nice clothes - the other wears old clothes.
And so on....
I've asked myself why I tip the "delightful" waitress more than the "ho-hum."
And you know what? It has nothing to do with who is blonde, who wears glasses, who is taller - and so on.
The only factor that plays a role in how much I tip is based on a simple facial expression.
That's right. It all comes down to a single gesture.
What is it?
A genuine, authentic "glad to see you" smile.
The delightful waitress is delightful because she always looks me in the eyes and smiles broadly. And it's not a "business smile."
The other waitress NEVER smiles.
I've never seen her smile a single time. Not to say hello. Not to say goodbye.
Now, you might say that one waitress has more reason to smile than the other. But then again, you don't know which is which.
I've been in plenty of restaurants and tipped more than the standard - and the person whom I over-tipped was not playmate-of-the-month. I tip based upon the good feelings I get from whomever waits on me.
Now, if the above is true when I go out to eat - how true do you think it is in other situations as well. ]]>Quotes
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The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time. Abraham Lincoln
Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so shall you become. Your vision is the promise of what you shall one day be. Your ideal is the prophecy of what you shall at last unveil. James Allen
"Whatever failures I have known, whatever errors I have committed, whatever follies I have witnessed in private and public life have been the consequence of action without thought." Bernard M. Baruch, 1870-1965, American Financier
"Sometimes our light goes out but is blown again into flame by an encounter with another human being. Each of us owes the deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this inner light. Albert Schweitzer
"Action makes more fortune than caution." Luc DeClapiers, 1715-1747, Essayist
There is only one success--to be able to spend your life in your own way. -- Christopher Morley
To get what you've never had, you must do what you've never done.]]>There Is Still Time For A Great 2009
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It's always hard to keep your eye on the ball for the entire year, but this year has been even more challenging than most for many people.
Well there's still hope. In fact, the 90 days we have in the fourth quarter (beginning October 1) is more than enough time to achieve some pretty incredible results. Stop and think about it: 90 days is usually plenty of time to see a significant result from a weight loss plan. Most businesses are launched during a 90-day period and many, many books are written in 90 days. In fact, Napoleon Hill wrote the classic Think and Grow Rich in under 90 days.
Our four seasons are 90 days apart. You can go from the harshest of Winter to the overflowing, abundant life of Spring in just 90 days. Most of our agricultural crops have a 90-day growing period. From seed to harvest in 90 days. It works with plants...and it works with dreams and goals.
Does that give you some hope that you might have a shot at turning this year around in the next few months?
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I hold it true that thoughts are things; They’re endowed with bodies and breath and wings: And that we send them forth to fill The world with good results, or ill. That which we call our secret thought Speeds forth to earth’s remotest spot, Leaving its blessings or its woes Like tracks behind it as it goes. We build our future, thought by thought, For good or ill, yet know it not. Yet so the universe was wrought. Thought is another name for fate; Choose then thy destiny and wait, For love brings love and hate brings hate. Henry Van Dyke]]>Money Is A Servant
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Now that I have affirmed the importance of money, let me backtrack to add this one word of caution— always remember, money is a servant; you are the master. Be very careful not to reverse that equation, because many people of high intelligence have already done so, to their great detriment. Unfortunately, many of these poor souls loved money and used people, which violated one of the most basic laws governing true financial success. You should always love people and use money, rather than the reverse!
Another myth many people like to accept about money is that it only comes as a result of “luck” or “good fortune.” For instance, whenever people gather to talk about someone they know who has been financially successful, there is always someone among them who will say, “Harry was just lucky,” or “Harry was just in the right place at the right time.” But I want to assure you in no uncertain terms, that although “luck” obviously plays some part in financial success, it is never sufficient in and of itself. Money is an effect and it must always be earned. Believe me, there are no free rides in this life and the only people who are making money the easy way either work in the mint or are on their way to jail, if they have not already arrived there.
Therefore, always bear in mind that while “good fortune” is a factor in financial success, it must always be coupled with effort and hard work!]]>The Promised Land
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for my Father’s loving aid; Since here upon earth His treasure lies, and here is His kingdom laid. No more through the mist of things unknown I’ll search for the Promised Land; For time is the footstool of His throne, and I am within His hand. The wealth that is more than finest gold is here, if I shall but ask; And wisdom unguessed and power untole are here for every task. The gates of heaven are before my eyes; Their key is within my hand; No more shall I look to the far skies; For here is the Promised Land. Alva Romanes
Taken from "You Were Born Rich" by Bob Proctor.]]>Get Money From The Government
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Grant programs are not Loans. You decide how much you need. As long as the amount is lawful and you meet the Foundations and Government Agencies Requirements, the money is yours to keep and never needs to be repaid. This grant money is non-taxable and interest-free!
Grant programs don't require a credit checks, collateral, security deposits or co-signers, you can apply even if you have a declared bankruptcy or have bad credit. You as a tax payer and U.S. citizen are entitled to apply for this money.
In the past I would never bother with this even though I have known about it for years. But with the Government giving away money like drunken Sailors I figure why not get mt share?
If you feel the same this Web Site will help you get your share.]]>Truth and Beauty
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learn to love it. Those who love the truth learn to live it.
In 1923, at the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago, eight of the world’s wealthiest financiers met. These eight men controlled more money than the United States’ government at that time. They included: The president of the largest independent steel company; The president of the largest gas company; The greatest wheat speculator; The president of the New York Stock Exchange; A member of the President’s cabinet; The greatest “bear” on Wall Street; The head of the world’s greatest monopoly; The president of the Bank of International Settlement. Certainly, one would have to admit, that a group of the world’s most successful men was gathered in that place; at least, men who had found the secret of “earning money.” Now let’s see where these men were twenty-five years later: The president of the largest independent steel company, Charles Schwab, lived on borrowed money for five years before he died bankrupt. The president of North America’s largest gas company, Howard Hopson, went insane. The greatest wheat speculator, Arthur Cutton, died abroad, insolvent. The president of the New York Stock Exchange, Richard Whitny, was sent to Sing Sing Penitentiary. A member of the President’s cabinet, Albert Fall, was pardoned from prison so he could die at home. The greatest “bear” on Wall Street, Jesse Livermore, died a suicide. The head of the greatest monopoly, Ivar Krueger, killed himself. The president of the Bank of International Settlement, Leon Fraser, also died a suicide. Each of these men learned well the art of earning money, but it would seem that not one of them had ever learned how to live the “rich life”, which was their birthright.
The above is from "You Were Born Rich" by Bob Proctor.
Here is some truth for you to look at, pictures from the Hubble Telescope. ]]>Think and Grow Rich
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It contained the "real life" secrets of the wealthiest Americans of the time and was commissioned by none other than Andrew Carnegie himself.
Perhaps no one in the history of mankind has been a better student of success than Napoleon Hill was in the 20th Century. He was on a first-name basis with the greatest achievers of his day - Carnegie, Rockefeller, Morgan, Ford, Edison and on and on. His study, and his subsequent reporting of his findings, made him the best-selling success writer of all time.
He called his monstrous 1100-page effort, "The Law of Success In 16 Lessons." For most of the Great Depression, thousands used the Law of Success to prosper during the darkest financial days in our history. You've no doubt heard of Wrigley's chewing gum. The Wrigley Company became the largest such company in the world. Its founder, William Wrigley, Jr., wrote to Hill saying, "Whatever success I may have attained I owe, entirely, to the application of your 17 fundamental principles of the Law of Success."
Wow! That's a pretty powerful testimonial for Napoleon Hill's Law of Success. But I think you'll be even more surprised by some of the other testimonials (including two U.S. Presidents).
Have you read Think and Grow Rich lately? ]]>Think TQ
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"The uncommitted life isn't worth living." ~ Marshall Fishwick
Your TQ Training Challenge for Wednesday, August 26, 2009: Find New Ways To Do MORE By Doing LESS... Have You Evaluated Your Paperwork Lately?
Does your paperwork contribute to the bottom line? If it does, make it an important part of your daily work schedule. If not, try to delete it. If your paperwork contributes to your productivity, keep it. If it doesn't, don't. "Time = Life, Therefore, waste your time and waste of your life, or master your time and master your life."~ Alan Lakein
"Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes; but no plans." ~ Peter F. Drucker
Your TQ Training Challenge for Tuesday, August 25, 2009: Focus ONLY on What's MOST Important Each Day... How Willing Are You To Be Distracted?
You can be easily distracted when you do not have a purpose. To increase your focus, direct your time and energy through your filter of values, vision and mission. To gain focus, ask yourself "what's the most important item I should tackle right now." Focus on that first. "Striving for excellence motivates you; striving for perfection is demoralizing."~ Harriet Braiker
"You can do anything you think you can. This knowledge is literally the gift of the gods, for through it you can solve every human problem. It should make of you an incurable optimist. It is the open door." ~Robert Collier
Your TQ Training Challenge for Monday, August 24, 2009: Convert ALL Dreams Into Hard Targets with Specific Milestones... What's The Best Way To Create The Reality You Want?
Turn dreams into targets by identifying objectives and goals that are specific elements of your vision. Goals are the mile markers by which reality finds its way to your dreams. "In life, as in football, you won't go far unless you know where the goalposts are."~ Arnold H. Glasgow
"Born often under another sky, placed in the middle of an always moving scene, himself driven by the irresistible torrent which draws all about him, the American has no time to tie himself to anything, he grows accustomed only to change, and ends by regarding it as the natural state of man. He feels the need of it, more he loves it; for the instability; instead of meaning disaster to him, seems to give birth only to miracles all about him." ~Alexis De Tocqueville
Your TQ Training Challenge for Sunday, August 23, 2009: Keep Your Time Log Current... So, Did You Get Your Money's Worth?
Investing Time is completely different from making Time or spending Time. A Time log helps you see the difference. Time logs work only if properly kept, and regularly reviewed. "We sleep, but the loom of life never stops, and the pattern which was weaving when the sun went down is weaving when it comes up in the morning."~ Henry Ward Beecher
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Winning is not a sometime thing; it's an all the time thing. You don't win once in a while; you don't do things right once in a while; you do them right all the time." Vince Lombardi, 1913-1970, Hall of Fame Football Coach
"It is what we make out of what we have, not what we are given, that separates one person from another." -- Nelson Mandela
"Never regard study as a duty, but, as the enviable opportunity to learn to know the liberating influence of beauty in the realm of the spirit, for your own personal joy and to the profit of the community to which your later work belongs." -- Albert Einstein
Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so shall you become. Your vision is the promise of what you shall one day be. Your ideal is the prophecy of what you shall at last unveil. James Allen
The purpose of life is a life of purpose. --Robert Byrne
"Everyone who has ever taken a shower has had an idea. It's the person who gets out of the shower, dries off, and does something about it that makes a difference." Nolan Bushnell, Founder of Atari
"Sometimes our light goes out but is blown again into flame by an encounter with another human being. Each of us owes the deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this inner light. Albert Schweitzer
To get what you've never had, you must do what you've never done.
I must say that this has really changed my attitude and how I approach each day, I do recommend it to anyone that would like to have a more positive outlook on life and to anyone in Sales it will boost your production I am sure of it.
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2. Those who trade liberty for security have neither. ~John Adams
3. Free men do not ask permission to bear arms.
4. An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject.
5. Only a government that is afraid of its citizens tries to control them.
6. Gun control is not about guns; it's about control.
7. You only have the rights you are willing to fight for.
8. Know guns, know peace, know safety. No guns, no peace, no safety.
9. You don't shoot to kill; you shoot to stay alive.
10. Assault is a behavior, not a device.
11. 64,999,987 firearms owners killed no one yesterday.
12. The United States Constitution (c) 1791. All Rights Reserved.
13. The Second Amendment is in place in case the politicians ignore the others.
14. What part of 'shall not be infringed' do you NOT understand?
15. Guns have only two enemies; rust and politicians.
16. When you remove the people's right to bear arms, you create slaves.
17. The American Revolution would never have happened with gun control. ]]>One And Only You
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And every flake of snow— Is just a wee bit different ... There’s no two alike, you know. From something small, like grains of sand, To each gigantic star All were made with THIS in mind: To be just what they are! How foolish then, to imitate— How useless to pretend! Since each of us comes from a MIND Whose ideas never end. There’ll only be just ONE of ME To show what I can do— And you should likewise feel very proud, There’s only ONE of YOU. That is where it all starts With you, a wonderful unlimited human being. James T. Moore
Each morning I watch a short video from Bob Proctor, it helps me grow, focus and stay motivated. The above quote came from his book You Were Born Rich, You can try a week of his videos for free! Click here if you could use some motivation and inspiration.]]>Just Funny
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Random Thoughts of the Day:
I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.
More often than not, when someone is telling me a story all I can think about is that I can't wait for them to finish so that I can tell my own story that's not only better, but also more directly involves me.
Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.
I don't understand the purpose of the line, "I don't need to drink to have fun." Great, no one does. But why start a fire with flint and sticks when they've invented the lighter?
Have you ever been walking down the street and realized that you're going in the complete opposite direction of where you are supposed to be going? But instead of just turning a 180 and walking back in the direction from which you came, you have to first do something like check your watch or phone or make a grand arm gesture and mutter to yourself to ensure that no one in the surrounding area thinks you're crazy by randomly switching directions on the sidewalk.
I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.
The letters T and G are very close to each other on a keyboard. This recently became all too apparent to me and consequently I will never be ending a work email with the phrase "Regards" again.
Do you remember when you were a kid, playing Nintendo and it wouldn't work? You take the cartridge out, blow in it and that would magically fix the problem. Every kid in America did that, but how did we all know how to fix the problem? There was no internet or message boards or FAQ's. We just figured it out. Today's kids are soft.
There is a great need for a sarcasm font.
I think everyone has a movie that they love so much; it actually becomes stressful to watch it with other people. I'll end up wasting 90 minutes shiftily glancing around to confirm that everyone's laughing at the right parts, then making sure I laugh just a little bit harder (and a millisecond earlier) to prove that I'm still the only one who really, really gets it.
How are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?
I would rather try to carry 10 plastic grocery bags in each hand than take 2 trips to bring my groceries in.
I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.
The only time I look forward to a red light is when I'm trying to finish a text.
A recent study has shown that playing beer pong contributes to the spread of mono and the flu. Yeah, if you suck at it.
Was learning cursive really necessary?
Lol has gone from meaning, "laugh out loud" to "I have nothing else to say".
I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between boredom and hunger.
Answering the same letter three times or more in a row on a Scantron test is absolutely petrifying.
My brother's Municipal League baseball team is named the Stepdads. Seeing as none of the guys on the team are actual stepdads, I inquired about the name. He explained, "Cuz we beat you, and you hate us." Classy, bro.
Whenever someone says "I'm not book smart, but I'm street smart", all I hear is "I'm not real smart, but I'm imaginary smart".
How many times is it appropriate to say "What?" before you just nod and smile because you still didn't hear what they said?
I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars teams up to prevent a jerk from cutting in at the front. Stay strong, brothers!
While driving yesterday I saw a banana peel in the road and instinctively swerved to avoid it....thanks Mario Kart.
MapQuest really needs to start their directions on #5. Pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.
Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died.
I find it hard to believe there are actually people who get in the shower first and THEN turn on the water.
Shirts get dirty. Underwear gets dirty. Pants? Pants never get dirty, and you can wear them forever.
I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.
Bad decisions make good stories
Whenever I'm Facebook stalking someone and I find out that their profile is public I feel like a kid on Christmas morning who just got the Red Ryder BB gun that I always wanted. 546 pictures? Don't mind if I do!
If Carmen San Diego and Waldo ever got together, their offspring would probably just be completely invisible.
Why is it that during an ice-breaker, when the whole room has to go around and say their name and where they are from, I get so incredibly nervous? Like I know my name, I know where I'm from; this shouldn't be a problem....
You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you've made up your mind that you just aren't doing anything productive for the rest of the day.
Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after DVDs? I don't want to have to restart my collection.
There's no worse feeling than that millisecond you're sure you are going to die after leaning your chair back a little too far.
I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten page research paper that I swear I did not make any changes to.
"Do not machine wash or tumble dry" means I will never wash this ever.
I hate being the one with the remote in a room full of people watching TV. There's so much pressure. 'I love this show, but will they judge me if I keep it on? I bet everyone is wishing we weren't watching this. It's only a matter of time before they all get up and leave the room. Will we still be friends after this?'
While watching the Olympics, I find myself cheering equally for China and USA . No, I am not of Chinese descent, but I am fairly certain that when Chinese athletes don't win, they are executed.
I hate when I just miss a call by the last ring (Hello? Hello? Darnit!), but when I immediately call back, it rings nine times and goes to voicemail. What'd you do after I didn't answer? Drop the phone and run away?
I hate leaving my house confident and looking good and then not seeing anyone of importance the entire day. What a waste.
When I meet a new girl, I'm terrified of mentioning something she hasn't already told me but that I have learned from some light internet stalking.
I like all of the music in my iTunes, except when it's on shuffle, then I like about one in every fifteen songs in my iTunes.
Why is a school zone 20 mph? That seems like the optimal cruising speed for pedophiles...
As a driver I hate pedestrians, and as a pedestrian I hate drivers, but no matter what the mode of transportation, I always hate cyclists.
Sometimes I'll look down at my watch 3 consecutive times and still not know what time it is.
It should probably be called Unplanned Parenthood.
I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.
I think that if, years down the road when I'm trying to have a kid, I find out that I'm sterile, most of my disappointment will stem from the fact that I was not aware of my condition in college.
Even if I knew your social security number, I wouldn't know what do to with it.
Even under ideal conditions people have trouble locating their car keys in a pocket, finding their cell phone, and Pinning the Tail on the Donkey - but I'd bet my a$$ everyone can find and push the Snooze button from 3 feet away, in about 1.7 seconds, eyes closed, first time every time...
My 4-year old son asked me in the car the other day "Dad what would happen if you ran over a ninja?" How the hell do I respond to that?
It really pisses me off when I want to read a story on CNN.com and the link takes me to a video instead of text.
I wonder if cops ever get pi$$ed off at the fact that everyone they drive behind obeys the speed limit.
I think the freezer deserves a light as well.
I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday night more kisses begin with Miller Lites than Kay.
The other night I ordered takeout, and when I looked in the bag, saw they had included four sets of plastic silverware. In other words, someone at the restaurant packed my order, took a second to think about it, and then estimate d that there must be at least four people eating to require such a large amount of food. Too bad I was eating by myself. There's nothing like being made to feel like a fat bastard before dinner. ]]>Romantic Ideas
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IDEA # 1 If your partner is going away for a few days, tell her that you are worried about her so you have organized a bodyguard to look after her. Then give her a small teddy bear. IDEA # 2 Buy a packet of glow in the dark stars and stick the stars on the roof above your bed to spell out a message such as "I Love You" When the lights go down, your message will be revealed! IDEA # 3 On a special occasion, buy your partner eleven real red roses and one artificial red rose. Place the artificial rose in the center of the bouquet. Attach a card that says:“I will love you until the last rose fades.” IDEA # 4 Buy the domain name of your partner's name if it is available for example TanyaJohnston.com. Create a web page containing a romantic poem and a picture of a rose. When your partner is surfing the web, casually ask whether she has ever checked to see whether her domain name is taken. Let her type it in to discover her page. IDEA # 5 Buy a stylish hand mirror and give it to your partner as a gift. Include a card in the box saying “In this mirror you will see the image of the most beautiful woman in the world.” IDEA # 6 Take a book that your partner is reading and using a pencil, underline letters in a section of the book she has yet to read to spell out a love letter. For example in the following exert from a novel, the underlined letters come together to spell out the secret message "I love you" The palace was a labyrinth, their passage through it tortuous and interminable. Initially they passed from building to building under the sodden sky. Steve's feet ached; he might have laughed at himself, the tireless traveler, grown too soft from his months in the city to walk any proper distance. Abruptly the guards halted. The underlined letters will make your partner curious and with a bit of luck she will write them down. Spend time to encode a proper message such as "Dear Belinda, I love you honey" IDEA # 7 Have flowers delivered to your partner's workplace. She will not only enjoy the flowers but will also receive comments and attention from her office mates which will add to her enjoyment. ]]>I always visualize a lot of money
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VisionBoard.
"I always visualize a lot of money to start a new life, but nothing happened yet! Where do I go wrong?" If you have this feeling too, rest assured that you are not alone. Things don't always work out like that straight away, but the good news is that you can work on getting more and more successful in your visualizations.
If you feel you are not getting (enough) results from your visualizations, there can be a number of things blocking you. The most important thing is to visualize abundance from a feeling of abundance, so you really need to FEEL as if you already have a lot of money, so that you will attract the same vibrations. You see, many people visualize and try to attract money from a feeling of lack, desperation, frustration etc. But this only attract more of those things :(....! So the important things to keep in mind is to focus on" feeling good and positive". That is really important, feel happy, prosperous and use gratitude to generate those feelings. You will always have something to be grateful for. In addition, you may also need to work on your belief system. Use affirmations to strenghten your belief in the attraction of your vision. If you visualize something but you don't really believe you will get it or that you deserve it, you are also blocking the flow. So you could state an affirmation like "I deserve to be prosperous and I am now attracting abundance to my life" often.The more you read it and internalize it, the stronger your belief and the stronger your attraction. ]]>Denis Waitley
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What keeps most people from achieving is they spend too much time dwelling on their weaknesses and shortcomings instead of focusing on their gifts. And that's significantly due to their self-esteem (or lack thereof).
Denis Waitley is one of the best "coaches" I've ever encountered for developing a healthy self-esteem.
I met Denis over 20 years ago at a Conference and ever since I have always enjoyed reading his books, I am sure you could benefit from them as well. Click on his picture to see some of his titles.
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Let's face it, there are thousands of marriage counselors and millions of relationship self-help books. So what makes 50 Secrets of Blissful Relationships by Michael Webb any different?
First of all, it's great to see that, unlike many other authors, Michael Webb let's you inside his world. You get real-life examples of ways to solve relationship challenges, all based on his own personal life.
Second, unlike many other “experts” and marriage counselors, Michael Webb walks the walk. Michael Webb has never had a fight with his wife of 15 years, Athena. Inside this book, you learn exactly what he's done to make this a reality. Everything you read, he does or has done to improve his relationship, and that's what I really wanted to see - experience and real-life practice.
The book itself is simply set out with about one tip per day and just continues like this until the end of the book. Just about every tip had me shaking my head in agreement, as it gave me real-life solutions and several of those “a-ha” moments of profound understanding.
The only real down side of the book is that every tip is set out with the same formula: story or unrelated example, followed by how that example ties into relationships and that exact topic.
If you're impatient or in a hurry, you can always start about halfway down and find out exactly what point he's trying to make.
Also, instead of the tip titles providing a clear “how to solve X problem” or a clear topic description, it simply has a phrase that ties together with the information. Now while this is no big deal, it would have been nice to be able to skim the book to exactly the advice I wanted. Although if you read the information on the sales page, you can work out what information belongs where in the book. So it's not too bad.
All in all, this is one of the best relationship books I've ever seen and it definitely deserves a read, especially if you have serious problems in your relationship.
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1# Make Time For Your Relationship
Time and time again, people tell me my ideas are wonderful, but they feel they can't be as loving or romantic as I am because they don't have enough hours in the day.
I have the same amount of time given to me each day as everyone else does. It's how I prioritize the time that might be different. Besides my relationship with my Creator, my time spent with Athena is most important to me. More important than my job. More important than the money I make. More important than exercise. More important than my friends or other family members. And yes, even more important than Ashton, my darling little son.
I am not against nice items for those who can afford them and don't have to work insane hours to attain them. But I am slightly perplexed by those who work too many hours or have a long daily commute just so they can have "things," not realizing they are losing something that is even more valuable and precious.
2# Share Secrets Together
I've got a secret and I'm not sharing. Actually, I have a lot of secrets. There are a lot of things that are only known to Athena and me. That keeps us close. I like it when Athena shares things with me that she doesn't share with others. It makes me feel special and unique in her eyes. I tell her things that I don't tell my friends or family. It's not like these are horrible things we have done that we can't tell others. I just want Athena to feel like she knows me better than anyone else.
Make your sweetheart feel special. Always share important things with them first. Let some things remain a secret between the two of you for a little while before letting the rest of the world know all about your personal life.
3# Have Date Nights
Without special time together, relationships can pull apart or simply become stale. But you can't simply replace doing nothing with doing the exact same thing week after week. The - oh-so-predictable - dinner and a movie can be all right if mixed up with some other types of dates. Here are a few suggestions: Bookstore, library, museum, zoo or park date, or together collect clothes for a shelter.
4# Spice Up Your Love Life
If you find that sex is becoming very sporadic in your relationship (and you are not happy with that) consider scheduling "sex nights." Just like date nights, schedule one or two days each week for physical intimacy. Some people find the idea of planned sex off-putting at first, but later come to anticipate the weekly ritual. Having sex planned in advance makes for prolonged foreplay!
5# Get Your Debt Under Control
If you want to have a blissful relationship, you will need to get your debt under control (or at least a plan to do so). Otherwise, your debt will control you and affect you physically and psychologically.
When you get a paycheck, the first thing you should do is set aside money for charity/church. Doesn't seem logical, but it works. Sit down with your partner and discuss all aspects of your family budget. Only when you analyze your spending habits will you fully realize where you are wasting money. It’s a great opportunity to talk about your goals and dreams. Realize that frivolously spending money can be a sign of disrespect for your marriage and mate.
If you would like a bigger diamond ring or a fancier car, ask yourself why. Take a quick inventory of all the items you own but could really live without. Consider how much you paid for them. What if you didn't buy those items and had all that money in savings instead? Would it make a difference in how you view your job, your family and your future?
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Dream Big
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"It's how we spend our time here and now, that really matters. If you are fed up with the way you have come to interact with time, change it."~ Wieder Marcia
"Care should be taken not to build the happiness of life upon a broad foundation -- which means not to require a great many things in order to be happy. Happiness on such a foundation is the most easily undermined. It offers many more opportunities for accidents; and accidents are always happening." ~ Arthur Schopenhauer
Dream Big -- Lead by Example and Inspire True Commitment... Can Anything Stop A Shared Vision?
The strongest force in nature is a shared vision. Nothing can stand in its way. Find someone with whom you can share your vision with before the end of the week. Give them all the details to see -- really see -- the ideal you want to accomplish.
"Skill in the art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He can accomplish nothing unless he can communicate effectively."~ Norman Allen ]]>Seize the day
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Would You Like To Know The Secret Of Inexpensive Health Insurance?
Part of living a healthy life is learning how to relax. Relaxation and recreation are keys to improved energy and increased performance. Alternate work with periods of relaxation -- and you'll automatically perform more effectively and feel better, too.
"It's how you deal with failure that determines how you achieve success."~ David Feherty
"Never mistake activity for achievement." ~John Wooden
"To get what you want, STOP doing what isn't working." ~ Dennis Weaver
Bring Out The Best In Everyone... Are You Trying To Be The "Suffering Hero?"
No one can do it all. And why would you want to? There is so much to be gained from others when you work together. Stop trying to be the solitary crusader. Even Batman had Robin.
"Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don't recognize them."~ Ann Landers
Seize the Day. Turn Each of Your Dreams Into Specific Actions -- Make Today an Action Adventure... Are You Just Treading Water Or Are You Diving Into Life Today?
Let's go! Seize the day and start to play. The water's fine! Dive in!
"The history of the world is full of men who rose to leadership, by sheer force of self-confidence, bravery and tenacity."~ Mahatma Gandhi
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We can go all the way back to the Old Testament to find a reminder about our inner dialogue. For instance, as a man thinketh, so is he. Generally, we apply this idea of becoming what we think to our positive thoughts. That is, think positively and you'll produce positive results. But thinking also creates stumbling blocks that produce negative results. Below are four ways of thinking that can prevent you from reaching or in connecting to the universal, creative spirit of intention.
One. Thinking about what's missing in your life No Match: I don't have enough money. Match: I intend to attract unlimited abundance into my life. Two. Thinking about the circumstances of your life. No match: I hate this place we’re living in; he gives me the creeps. Match: I can see our new home in my mind, and I intend to be living in it within six months. Three. Thinking about what has always been. No match: I've always been poor; I was raised on shortages and scarcity. Match: I intend to attract wealth and prosperity in unlimited abundance. Four. Thinking about what they want for you. No match: I'm so annoyed with my family. They just don't understand me and they never have. Match: I love my family; they don't see things my way, but I don't expect them to. I'm totally focused on my own intentions, and I sent them love.
What a great book, this is been a really enjoyed reading it. I would recommend it to others to read. It's not going to agree with everybody's ideas on religion, but it will help you grow personally.
The next book I'm rereading is You Were Born Rich by Bob Proctor, and I will share ideas and thoughts that I get from that on my blog and hope you'll enjoy it.
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Henry Ward Beecher, 1813-1887, Author
"The roots of true achievement lie in the will to become the best that you can become. " ~ Harold Taylor
"If at first you don't succeed; you are running about average."~ M. H. Alderson
The only difference between a thought and physical reality is time, passion, and physical activity. --Peter McWilliams
"Mere longevity is a good thing for those who watch life from the side lines. For those who play the game, an hour may be a year, a single day's work an achievement for eternity." ~ Gabriel Heatter
Continuously Reinvent Your Life -- Pursue Only That Which is MOST Important... Be A Seer, A Sayer, A Doer.
If you want to change anything about your life, start first with consciously committing to what you want most. Then, create a vision of exactly what your life will look like once you get it. You may know what you don't want in your life. Now make a conscious choice of all that you do.
"You will be as much value to others as you have been to yourself."~ Marcus T. Cicero ]]>Appreciate Others and Yourself
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Take the road of seeing the face of God in everyone you encounter. Look for something to appreciate in others, and be willing to communicate it to them and anyone who's willing to listen. When you see this quality in others, you'll soon begin to realize that this potential is available to all humanity. This obviously includes you. Recognizing genius in yourself is an integral part of the dynamic. As Dr. Hawkins tells us in his book Power vs Force: Until one acknowledges the genius within oneself, one will have great difficulty recognizing it in others.]]>The Power of Intention
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He talks about how most of us let our ego drive what we think about ourselves like "I am what I have. I am what I do. I am what others think of me. My life depends on God's assessment of my worthiness." He points out that intention can't be accessed through ego so you have to change the way you think about yourself.
Not that this is a new idea but the concept of "As a man thinketh so is he" is explored in detail from spiritual and scientific perspectives. As Earl Nightingale put it " You become what you think about most of the time" how could it be otherwise, if you thought of what Dr. Dyer calls the seven faces of intention Creativity, Kindness, Love, Beauty, Expansion, Abundance and Receptivity on a daily basis would you become a better person?
Even if you are not a spiritual person science says energy cannot be destroyed only converted to something else so the Intention spoken of in this book is the creator, God, the power that flows through the Universe or what ever you want to call it, we came from it and it is still present in our lives we just need to connect with it.
Rule #6 is a story I have begun to use in my life, Rule #6 is don't take yourself so serious and there are no other rules. So if you start to get upset at yourself or someone else just say to yourself Rule #6 and lighten up. There are so many more ideas to help us all live better lives that I think this is really a must read book. I hope you get a copy for yourself and see if it doesn't help make you a better person as well.
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Michael E. Gerber, Author of The E-Myth Revisited
Acknowledge your successes Take a few minutes right now and write down a few of your past successes, carry them with you this week and read them as often as you can. This will help put you in the frame of mind you had when you achieved those successes and help you to achieve more success today.]]>Make Every Minute Matter...
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Identify a current task you can't bring yourself to do. Give it to somebody who will.
"Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it."~ Lou Holtz
Everyone has the power of greatness. Not for fame, but greatness. Because greatness is determined by service. Martin Luther King
"So often in life, it seems things first get worse on the way toward getting better." -- Price Pritchett ]]>Overcome Fear
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In fact, it seems the older we get the more prone we are to allowing fear to control our lives.
And right now, with the worst financial crisis of our lifetime (brought on in large part by FEAR) casting its shadow to every corner of the world, fear is rearing its ugly head in more people's lives than ever.
To defeat fear all you have to do is to LEARN how to manage it - how to master it. I've heard Zig Ziglar on numerous occasions say that "courage is not the absence of fear, it's the mastery of it."
Take action and fear will disappear! ]]>Vision Board
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You probably have heard of the Law of Attraction and the use of visualization to attract your goals and dreams. In this respect, it is CRUCIAL to keep your thoughts and feelings positive and empowering in a consistent and structural way, focused on the things you wish to attract into your life. So let me ask you a key question right now:
“What quality systems and structures do YOU have in place right now to make sure you are guiding your thoughts and feelings to be as positive as possibly can be expected on a daily basis, every day?”
Especially in these times when many are doubtful and talk about recession and lack, it is extremely important for you to keep a strong focus on and belief in the fact that it is possible to attract ANYTHING you want into your life. YOU too can make your dreams a reality, regardless of your current situation or pessimism. Remember: the Law of Attraction always works! The Universe doesn’t stop responding to people’s thoughts and vibrations because the economy is said to be in bad shape. This Law of Attraction is called a “law” because that is what it is. It works all the time, anywhere, for anyone, no exceptions. And YOU get to chose RIGHT NOW whether you let it work against you by having negative thoughts, or in support of you, by focusing on your amazing goals and dreams and feeling positive about your life. Vision Board™ is an incredibly effective manifestation system that will help you achieve your goals in the fastest and easiest way possible, guaranteed!
.The Law of Attraction is THE KEY to manifesting the abundant health, passion and wealth that is your birthright. And the exciting news is, YOU can easily apply it too, by using Vision Board™!
When I came across this amazing system I loved it straight away; it is really powerful, easy to use and huge value for money. It is created by OrangePeel Vision Boards™: experts on how to utilize the power of “The Law of Attraction” and how to make visualizing work for you. I have come to know OrangePeel™ as a very trustworthy company that has perfected this excellent tool over the past few years through continuous development, fueled by the feedback of their users. The result is a solid system that works and which users rave about. Their ingenious Vision Board™ system enables you to display your own dream images, affirmations and power words on your computer screen in a fun and dynamic way. You can also add your favorite music to your Vision Board, or your own voice recording. You can even print your Vision Board, use it as your the wall paper and send it to a friend! Their newest edition Vision Board™ also includes exciting new presentation themes and a revolutionary MovieRecorder™, making it the most complete system available. Check it out here!
I truly believe Vision Board™ is a must if you are serious about creating the life of your dreams, under ANY circumstance. You can not afford not to invest in this support system! So I suggest for you to choose right now to ignore all negativity and instead to focus on abundance and to dream big. Make this unique tool part of your daily manifestation system TODAY. Use it every day to keep inspired and focused on your goals. Let it help you to FEEL as if you are living your dream life right NOW by watching it daily. This will snowball the attraction of your dreams into your reality. What a powerful way to visualize and manifest your future!
So if you too are committed to achieving your goals, and are looking to stay focused and inspired to achieve massive success in your life, click here now …to learn more about this exciting new tool and take advantage of the power of visualization. I can highly recommend it! See you at the top! ]]>Gratitude
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Taken from The Power of Intention by Wayne Dyer.
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Find a Way to Get Started
Outline your big projects so that their individual components are crystal clear to you. Then organize your plan of attack around those components, taking them on one at a time.
For the next overwhelming job, ask yourself "What could be the best way to do the job?" Jot some ideas on paper, then form a coherent outline to follow and get started.
"Money will come to you when you are doing the right thing."~ Michael Phillips ]]>One Goal At A Time
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Let's back up a little and make this a little easier. Let's lighten the load a bit.
Let's start with (a) goal. One goal. We're not going to climb Mt. Everest tomorrow. Let's try, for instance, getting to work a little early, walking in the door, being relaxed, giving your co-workers a genuine smile. That's realistic. Its one goal. That's all for today. Git 'er done!
So we have a realistic goal that can be accomplished. When it's done, set another goal.
Get that done.
One goal at a time/one goal per day. In a week or two, you'll be surprised at the changes you have made. When you have come this far, you can up the ante a little. But let's be realistic, and take things slowly. Let's get used to patting ourselves on the back for what we have accomplished. ]]>My Brother sent me this and I thought it was funny
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The new element, Governmentium (Gv), has one neutron, 25 assistant neutrons, 88 deputy neutrons, and 198 assistant deputy neutrons, giving it an atomic mass of 312.
These 312 particles are held together by forces called morons, which are surrounded by vast quantities of lepton-like particles called peons.z
Since Governmentium has no electrons, it is inert; however, it can be detected, because it impedes every reaction with which it comes into contact. A tiny amount of Governmentium can cause a reaction that would normally take less than a second, to take from 4 days to 4 years to complete.
Governmentium has a normal half-life of 2- 6 years. It does not decay, but instead undergoes a reorganization in which a portion of the assistant neutrons and deputy neutrons exchange places.
In fact, Governmentium's mass will actually increase over time, since each reorganization will cause more morons to become neutrons, forming isodopes.
This characteristic of morons promotion leads some scientists to believe that Governmentium is formed whenever morons reach a critical concentration. This hypothetical quantity is referred to as critical morass.
When catalysed with money, Governmentium becomes Administratium, an element that radiates just as much energy as Governmentium since it has half as many peons but twice as many morons. ]]>Self-respect
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From The Power of Intention, by Wayne Dyer I have really been enjoying this book, I highly recommend it.
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Predict your success by doing everything possible to be successful. "Nature arms each man with some faculty which enables him to do easily some feat impossible to any other."~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Commit to Actually DOING Whatever It Takes -- Then DO It...
If you work hard enough, if you assert yourself enough, if you use your mind and imagination, you can shape your world according to you desires. From Bob Proctors Six minutes to Success
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While here I was reading in Wayne Dyer's book The Power of Intention and just read a section about saying "Yes" instead of No to new opportunities, well since I said Yes to come to my Sisters wedding I have had the opportunity to see Dallas and while at the hotel meeting with my Sisters friends we talked about LocalAdLink since a few of them are involved and we did some brainstorming where I showed them the Web site we are using to market the Ads, they are now going to use it to grow their business. Say "yes" to opportunities that present themselves, you will be rewarded for it.
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The first one talked about using the 3 C's to achieve a higher level of success; they are Creativity, Consciousness and Connections. Everyday we all need to realize that we can not reach our highest level without our Connections, I am connecting to you and you to me and we should both grow from that relationship we have. I am always using my Creativity to come up with marketing ideas and strategies to drive more business to those that chose to work with me and I know I can learn from your creativity.
Together if we are Conscious about how we can work together and the benefits we can bring to the lives of the clients we serve then we will be rewarded.
The second Six Minutes to Success video talked about the Attitude of Average and how people convince themselves that they are not special enough to live a wealthy life. We all have the same capacity to learn and develop but you have to leave the notion of average behind. You must be willing to stand up and say I am willing to do what ever it takes and mean it!
Commit to reaching your worthwhile goal, focus on it, visualize it being attained and only then will you break out of the Attitude of Average. You are unique, the highest form of Gods creation, are you ready to step up to that which you really are and accomplish something extraordinary? My goal is for our Reverse Mortgage Company to help 100 seniors per month live a better life, if you help me reach my goal think of all the lives we will both touch for the better.
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Darby and his uncle. Caught up with "gold fever" they headed west.
After weeks of labor they were rewarded with what appeared to be one of the richest mines in Colorado.
But despite countless days drilling, the profitable vein of gold ore soon disappeared. Frustrated and discouraged they sold all their equipment to a junk dealer for a few hundred dollars and headed home.
The wise junk dealer called in a mining engineer who advised that the project had failed because the Darby's weren't familiar with "fault lines." His calculations showed that the vein would be found JUST THREE FEET FROM WHERE THE DARBY'S HAD STOPPED DRILLING.
And that's exactly where the junk dealer discovered one of the largest deposits of gold up to that time.
Napoleon Hill writes, "It rewarded him with millions of dollars because he knew enough to seek expert counsel before giving up."
Let me ask you something...
If you were just "three feet" away from reaching your goal of flooding your life with wealth, would you seek expert counsel?
How do you know, right now, that you're not?
What a shame it would be to stop making the effort, when just a little bit more would make it all worthwhile.
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Susan Bagyura, Author of The Visionary Leader: How To Inspire Success From The Top Down
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If you predict fish for dinner tonight, you'd better get your line in the water.
"What is the recipe for successful achievement? To my mind there are just four essential ingredients: Choose a career you love, give it the best there is in you, seize your opportunities, and be a member of the team."~ Benjamin F. Fairless
Take at Least One Step Towards Accomplishing Each Goal -- Daily... ]]>Don't Just Sit There
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Most students of success have trouble getting results because they are physically lazy. They want to just sit there and visualize. Or say positive affirmations. Or write their goals in a notebook. Or listen to peaceful music. Or do a series of chants or prayers.
All of the above are good.
But what about doing something physical.
The human being needs to blow off steam on a regular basis to feel good. Whether it's punching a bag, going for a walk, swimming, cycling or practicing martial arts - a physical release does more than relax you physically.
It puts you back together.
It doesn't just give you a balance of body, mind and spirit. It gives you all three - wrapped up in one - as one.
An elite martial artist doesn't think body, mind, spirit. He may talk in these terms to make what he's saying understandable to those who aren't integrated. But to him, he's talking about all three whenever he's talking about one.
From time to time I like to shoot free throws to observe this process in action in an area where I'm no expert. I find it amazing when I sink one after another - as well as when I miss several in a row.
What's the difference.
When I'm successful, I am fully connected to the ball and basket. When I'm not, mind, body and spirit are scattered throughout the gym.
Do something physical each day and your ability to breathe, visualize and manifest will go off the charts. ]]>Is the Summer Wilting You
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Well yes indeed they do have some areas where they are wilting and my Birch trees are doing the same thing. Nothing is wrong with them; it has just been 100 degrees for the last several weeks and no real rain for 2 months so they are doing what they do every year around this time.
Do you feel the same way, the economy has been slow, taxes too high, home values too low, on and on. So have you felt a little wilted?
I just started reading a book from Dr. Wayne Dyer, called “The Power of Intention” and it has been like a summer rain for me. It is just what I needed to get me out of the summer wilt and back on top of the world. I will share parts of it with you here over the next few weeks but this is one of those books you may want to pick up for yourself as well.
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As A Man Thinketh by James Allen
There is significant economic evidence that the Great Depression might have been avoided but for the "panic" that swept over the country after the 1929 stock market crash. What should have been no more than a deep recession, altered our world forever because of the prevailing thoughts of fear and doubt.
So great were the thoughts of fear that President Roosevelt felt compelled to deliver a speech about it. By the way, FDR's speech with his now famous, "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself," was suggested to him by Napoleon Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich.
If the thoughts of many can bring such great tragedy to our world, is it any wonder that our personal thoughts can do so much damage to our individual world. When we spend inordinate amounts of time fearing some thing or event in the future, many time that which we fear comes upon us. When it does, we wring our hands in despair and wonder why it had to happen to us, when in reality, we are responsible for our troubles.
Bob Proctor says that the process begins first with a thought of doubt, which cases an emotion of fear, which manifests itself physically as anxiety. Anxiety robs us of power, our energy and purpose.
I am using Bob Proctors material in my life and it is helping me prosper during these uncertain times, I know it will help you too. The first program is the 11 Forgotten Laws which will teach you how to control what you are attracting into your life.
The second program I use is his Six minutes to Success which is a short video message every weekday, I start my day off right with his inspirational messages that provide activities I implement into my daily routine.
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To me his story is a perfect example of the extreme power of visualization and desire. I often talk about visualizing something consistently for a longer period of time, which is important if things are not happening as yet. However, you can visualize a goal for a relatively short period of time with a very strong intent and positive emotion, and the possibility of attracting it into your life is very real. Consider for yourself: what goals have you made a reality without a huge effort or long term visualization, simply because you had such a strong desire and hence attraction for it? The stronger your desire and the weaker your resistance, the faster you attract something into your life.
Are you using Vision Board to achieve your goals for 2009?
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You answer and he says, "something really good is coming to you today. I can't tell you what it is. But keep your eyes peeled for it."
After hanging up the phone, I believe you would spend the rest of the day LOOKING for the good thing coming your way.
And you would FIND it.
In fact, I'm willing to bet that before the end of the day you would call the person who phoned you to give him an update. And it would be positive.
When you begin your day looking for the good things that you expect to happen to you - you'll attract more of them. Conversely, when you begin by looking for everything that could go wrong - you'll find more of them as well.
The trick is learning how to turn everything that happens, the good and the supposedly bad into feedback that serves you and your purpose. ]]>Stop Begging! Start Manifesting
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Mull it over, just like everything else, you've got to practice many times before you see success.
A kid does not learn how to walk without falling over more than 2 times, right? But in practice, everything is easier asserted and done. When you are pissed off, it's tough to stay positive. And it's particularly harder to remain positive when the proof all around you is screams negativity like the unstable economy or meaningless acts of violence such as those lately seen in Mumbai. And did you know what takes place when you fail to remain positive? That is right you start enticing negative things in to your life. So how can you make the Law of Attraction work for you without getting frustrated? How do people who successfully implement the Law of Attraction do it with such confidence and finesse? Well, here's 3 fast tips so you may never feel annoyed or bored with begging from the universe, as you understand how to start manifesting like a professional.
One. Permit Yourself to get Just like a lost kid who approaches a police officer and asks, pardon me Sir, are you able to let me know a way to go to the post office? Can you? Can you? Can you? Can you? Can you? Well, if the kid goes on and on asking, the police officer can't even give an answer, right? Well, it's a similar thing with your intellect. If the one thing your intellect is doing is broadcast, broadcast, broadcast, the universe which is attempting to respond can't give you a single thing because you are not permitting yourself to receive! So, have the confidence in yourself and stop exhausting yourself by running around person to person begging for wealth, and then wondering why no one is dropping a penny in your cup ( Hint : it is down to the fact you are running away too swiftly for them before they even reach for their wallets ).
Just think about your wants and leave it out there, leave, and trust that your cup will be crammed with gold coins ( or whatever it is you asked for ) when the time is right.
Two. Have patience With Yourself Receiving needs time. Unfortunately, many folks give up only 2 steps before the finishing line because they've decided that if it is not working by this point, it's never going to work at all. Worse are those that chuck in more energy because they believe that with additional resources, the results will come quicker. This is like expecting nine mothers to conceive and deliver a baby in one month. You also can't bake cookies in half of the time by doubling the temperature. You may incinerate those cookies to ashes! In straightforward terms : Everything in this world has a natural development time, and this fact will not change regardless of what resources you throw at it.
So relax and have patience. Remember that you too, as a part of the universe, are also ruled by the laws of the universe, and you can't change the natural development time.
If you remember this, you will less certain work yourself up into disappointment, or worse, push yourself into a downward spiral of negativity.
3. Support and Educate Yourself
Like the child who is learning how to walk, you need support. You also need to guidance on how to do it, and also the role models to look up to.
Many people give up because they think that “The Secret” is the “be all and end all” solution. Well, it’s NOT. “The Secret” is just a small portion. It was never intended, and has never been, the whole answer.
Coming to the conclusion that the Law of Attraction doesn’t work when all you ever did to educate yourself was watch “The Secret” 19 times (without looking at changing the habits of other areas of your life) is like coming to the conclusion that exercising is not an effective way to lose weight because all you did is run on the treadmill for 2 hours a day (but you’re still stuffing yourself with fried foods and cheesecakes).
So seek and be hungry for new knowledge. Also, make an effort to be amongst people or communities where you can support each other, learn from each other and also share new knowledge that you have found.
While the Law of Attraction is not an overnight delivery service, it will indeed deliver, if you do your part too!
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The goal is peak physical performance -- the power to perform at your optimum capacity every hour of the day. A significant factor that affects your energy level is the quality of the fuel you put into your body. Start noticing how you feel after you drink or eat different foods.
Eliminate any eating and drinking habits that steal more energy than they create.
"The real contest is always between what you've done and what you're capable of doing. You measure yourself against yourself and nobody else."~ Geoffrey Gaberino ]]>Can We Change Others
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At the end of the evening one of the women was talking about how her husband has been out of work for some time now and does not seem motivated to go get a job doing anything. She brought up the idea of changing him to be a more motivated person and I could not hold my back my thoughts about how you cannot change others, you can only change yourself.
As much as she might try or any of us might try to change someone else it is all in vein because change is an internal thing. She could bring the right books and CD's into the house and he might decide to read or listen to one and then the spark might turn on for him. So this morning I thought I would post something that can help any of us to change ourselves into the better person we may want to be.
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If you're not making mistakes, then you're not doing anything.
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When you're in an airplane, most of the time the plane is off course. When you're driving in a car - you must always have your hands on the wheel so you can make minor adjustments. You are continually modifying and correcting your course based upon ongoing feedback.
We tend to forget this when we get an idea to achieve a specific goal. We tend to think the key to success is never making a mistake. It's not.
When you make a mistake and a teacher points it out to you - the answer is simple: Thank you for telling me that. I'll work on that.
The average person says he's sorry and apologizes when a mistake is pointed out to him.
'I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.'
That's all you ever hear - along with no change in behavior.
Better to hear 'thank you - I'll get right on that' - and witness a change in behavior.
People who see feedback as helpful are grateful to learn what is steering them away from the goal. It may be a tough thing to do - to listen and be open - but it's what the best of the best do.
Yes, you have the option to agree or disagree with the feedback - and you'll become better at discerning what is helpful and what isn't the more you practice - but you'll never get anywhere if you view mistakes as negative and feedback as undesireable.
Keep all of this in mind as you go through your day today. Mistakes are nothing to fear. Nor is the feedback that will help you improve. ]]>A Splash of Inspiration
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If this is something you see yourself doing as well, see if you can accept the following:
The Universe knows exactly how to create your vision into your life the quickest, easiest and grandest way. This is often totally different from how you thought it would unfold and better than you ever thought possible!
Something that will help you to believe this is "EVIDENCE" from others. I always find it totally inspiring to hear the stories of others who have attracted a goal they had on their Vision Board, it cements my belief in Vision Boards and Law of Attraction. So I would like to provide you with this "evidence" via Splash of Inspiration! ]]>Are You Keeping Up With Changes
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Are you doing things the same way today as you have done in the past? If you are it may not be working as well, you need to evolve your marketing to keep pace with the changes in our economy and the way your products are perceived.
I would recommend the Six minutes to Success program to help keep you sharp, it gives me a boost every day.
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I am thankful for the freedoms we have and the sacrifice that so many have made for us to enjoy these freedoms. Over the last 233 years that the United States has been a country there have been millions of brave men and women who have given everything they have including their lives to allow us to continue to be a free nation.
Yes I do like to complain about the high taxes we pay, the screw ups in our government and even the potholes in the roads here in California. Without those brave men and women that gave so much I could not even be able to complain, so to all the people that have given so much I say Thank You I am indeed grateful to live free in the United States of America!
No matter how bad the economy gets or how poorly I think of an administration, I am still Proud to be an American!
To all of the people that have chosen to work with me and my companies I would also like to say thank you for the trust and support. We will do all we can to help you make a great living for you and your family and at the same time provide our clients with the proper product to help them live better lives.
Enjoy your Independence Day Holiday!]]>How is Your Flame
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Is This Going To Be A Problem Or A Challenge For You?
You will directly influence how other people see a situation depending on what you say and how you say it. Finish every conversation by reviewing the positive points of any situation.
You cannot productively focus on what needs to get done and speak in a negative manner at the same time.
"Our attitudes control our lives. Attitudes are a secret power working twenty-four hours a day, for good or bad. It is of paramount importance that we know how to harness and control this great force."~ Tom Blandi
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Let me explain:
Suppose you have a magnifying glass and a backyard filled with dry grass.
The sun is blazing when you walk outdoors. Your pitch a blanket and take out your magnifying glass. As you hold the magnifying glass in your hand, you move it from one spot to the next.
Yes, you're trying to start a fire but due to lack of patience and focus, you can't stop changing yourself from changing the position the glass is in. After a few seconds in one spot, you move on to the next.
Finally, an expert in the art of 'making fire' comes to observe what you're doing. He tells you that you'll never make a fire the way you're trying to do it.
You then ask, 'Well, how should I do it, then.'
The expert tells you to focus the magnifying glass in one spot and hold it there until the fire begins. You follow his advice and within a short time the back yard is blazing.
Naturally, the point of this story is NOT to encourage anyone to start a fire. The point is to show you that MOST people who set goals don't know how to start a fire.
They look at their list and try to make everything happen at once. They never stop to focus on the ONE goal that can generate so much heat that the other goals get accomplished, even with far less focus than the ONE.
Suppose your goals are represented by all the different places the magnifying glass was positioned. Yet, no fire from any of those place until the guy shined the glass in ONE place long enough to start the fire.
Then what happened. After the fire began it quickly consumed the entire backyard (all the other goals got accomplished).
This doesn't mean that you never focus on goal number 2, 3, 4, 5 and so on. What it does mean is that you MUST focus on ONE goal long enough to start the fire in your solar plexus. And once that fire gets going, you'll be amazed at the extra energy you'll have for the other goals. ]]>Arguments Heard in Challenge to SEC 151A; Meeks-Price Bill Introduced
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Regardless of how the Appeals Court rules, the Coalition indicated it will continue its work with NAFA to invalidate SEC Rule 151A through the legislative process. The Coalition and NAFA are supporting the Meeks-Price Bill, H.R. 2733, “Indexed Annuities and Insurance Products Classification Act of 2009.” The bill, introduced June 4, 2009, would render SEC Rule 151A invalid by classifying indexed annuities as fixed annuities. Senators Ben Nelson of Nebraska and Saxby Chambliss of Georgia have agreed to sponsor a companion bill in the Senate. What You Can Do We encourage you to write or visit your congressional representative in support of the Meeks-Price Bill and write or visit your Senator, asking him/her to join as a co-sponsor of the companion bill. For tools to help you write your congressional representatives, and for updates on the bills’ progress, visit www.sec151a.com. ]]>Possibilities
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This is the short version of my message from Bob Proctor and Six Minutes to Success, I hope you enjoy it.]]>I am Powerful.
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Measuring Success is one of those that if you don’t do it you will never know if you are getting anywhere in life. It is like sailing a ship and never looking for the shore of your destination. Here are a few areas of life Bob Proctor points out:
What does a successful relationship look like to you?
What does a successful family life look like to you?
What does a successful career look like to you?
What does financial success look like to you?
Take a few minutes and write out an answer for each one of these and you may find it provides a little more clarity in your life. I highly recommend Six Minutes to Success as a morning infusion of motivation and success principals. It costs a $1.33 per day, its value is priceless.
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for Major Goals... You May Have A Vision, But Do You Have A Plan?
Dream your dreams. Set your goals. Then make a plan. The world steps aside for a person with a plan.
"Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success."~ Stephen A. Brennan ]]>Goals
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INSPIRE You to Take Bold Action... Just How Big Is Too Big?
Plan big. The higher the goal, the more it will excite and motivate you. If your goals don't excite you, make new ones that do.
"Your goals are the road maps that guide you and show you what is possible for your life."~ Les Brown ]]>Abe Knew His Stuff!
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You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.
You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift.
You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down.
You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred.
You cannot build character and courage by taking away people's initiative and independence.
You cannot help people permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves.
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the Opportunity in Every Problem... If You Make A Mistake, Does That Mean You're A Failure?
See mistakes not as failures, but as learning experiences. Whatever you do when you make a mistake, learn from it; and be sure to keep on going.
To be human is to make mistakes. You will stumble and fall from time to time. When you do, get back up.
"If you view all the things that happen to you, both good and bad, as opportunities, then you operate out of a higher level of consciousness."~ Les Brown ]]>Peace of Mind
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the greatest port in the world - the ultimate goal, is 'peace of mind.'
Now, here's the ironic twist to the above.
You do not obtain peace of mind by sitting at home alone, doing nothing.
You obtain peace of mind by being creatively alive; by pursuing a worthy goal that benefits yourself as well as others.
You obtain peace of mind by DOING something good for yourself.
You obtain peace of mind by being involved.
And you obtain peace of mind by developing your self-image and thereby your confidence, to the level where you KNOW you can accomplish whatever you set your mind on.
Each day YOU and I are given 1440 minutes. What we do with those minutes determines our future as well as how we feel in the present.
When we're creatively involved in stretching our minds to become MORE than we currently are, we feel good about ourselves.
Consider for a moment one thing you can do today to move yourself toward a worthy goal. Then do it.
I can assure you, in the doing of that thing, your attitude will be different. You'll feel different. Why. Because you're creatively involved in doing something good.
Now, to make life flow even more smoothly, always take a few minutes to enter the Theatre of Your Mind. Imagine the person you want to be. Remember that in order for you to make lasting change, the person you see on the inside must change first.
You have two sets of eyes. The ones you use to observe who you are on the outside. And the set of eyes you use to observe who you are on the inside.
Picture the new you each day and you will become the new you.
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Do You Bring Your Dreams Into The Light Of Day?
Dare to live your dreams and share them with others. Combine your dream with those of others and you'll create an unstoppable reservoir of energy.
Don't settle for achieving your goal alone when you could be leading a dream team!
"My philosophy of life is that if we make up our mind what we are going to make of our lives, then work hard toward that goal, we never lose -- somehow we win out."~ Ronald Reagan ]]>Dream Big
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Habits
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They were repeated over and over until the habit took hold and little if any thought about 'should I or shouldn't I?' takes place.
No matter what you want to accomplish in life, you can do so when you know the thoughts behind others who have succeeded before you - as well as the daily habits these people followed. And the good news is that if you think the same way and do the same sort of things, you'll reap similar rewards.
Dr. Maxwell Maltz noted that it takes 21 days for a new habit to begin to take hold. The same goes for the creation of a more powerful self-image. If you spend time each day rearranging the furniture in your own mind - putting yourself on the winner's track - within a few weeks you won't want to go back to your previous thinking and behavior. You will become accustomed to the NEW YOU - the person with more empowering thoughts, beliefs and habits.
Think of a new, positive habit you'd like to form. See yourself engaged in that habit - then follow through with action. Do this every day without fail for 21 days and you'll have changed your life.
It doesn't take much to change - but it does require a decision to be more than you are right now.
What is it you'd like to do? Picture it - then do it. Today. ]]>
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