Though this may not always be the case, when you’re in touch with your calling, know your life purpose, or live your life knowing that you have a mission, in general, you tend to live your life in a certain direction.
Can you guess what that direction is?
Naturally; most things in your life tend to align around your purpose in life, as long as you know what it is, live consciously, and make at least a bit of effort to move in that direction.
And did I mention how fulfilling it can be? Believe me it’s wonderful!
A few years back, I revealed what my life purpose is. Fast forward a bit, and you’ll notice that I’ve modified it a bit, so that I now feel it resonates with me.
Here’s my life purpose/mission/calling:
“To empower others to live with passion and purpose;
so they can be who they were created to be, and
do what they were called to do!”
You’ll notice that it’s right around 25 words, and very easy for me to remember.
If you don’t have a mission statement, don’t worry. They’re easier than you think to put together.
Nightingale Conant has this really simple tool that makes is a breeze called the Mission Statement Builder. Check it out. Why not do it today?
You’ll never know the true power of passion and purpose until you do!
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Saturday, February 28, 2015
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Your Ideal Life: "You Can Do It!"
What is it that you want out of life? Here is a simple process to put you on the path to achieving your dreams. The key is imagination, repetition and perseverance.
1. Ask yourself these questions to help you figure it out:
- What are your passions, dreams and desires?
- What do you find yourself naturally doing, that people gravitate towards you for?
- What do your currently do that you love? (for work, play, fun)
- What would you do if you didn't get paid for it (ok, make that "not paid much")?
- How can you live "your ideal life," doing what you love to do, being who you were created to be?
2. Write out the answers to these questions, then think of what your "ideal" would be in each of the following areas of your life:
- career/work
- health
- financial
- spiritual
- relationships
- personal growth
3. Now, focus your vision a little bit more by writing out what your "ideal" would be in each area. When you are writing up your “ideals” or dreams, write a vivid,engaging description as if it has already happened. The more details the better. Make it something that gets you really excited and motivates you to move forward. Use present tense, for example: “I am a full-time entrepreneur, doing what I love daily…” Then add specifics.
4. Select the dream/area that is most meaningful to you, and read it every day out loud. Do it first thing in the morning & then in the evening, before you go to sleep. When you read it, do so with emotion and passion. Perhaps you can close your eyes and pause after each sentence, picturing yourself living your dream.
5. Commit to doing this 5 days of the week for a month. You will find that you’re naturally getting excited about your dreams and making them a reality in your life. I’ve done this several times and have had incredible results.
One example is when I put together my vision of my ideal client when I was working in the real estate field.
When I met with my potential client, I showed him what I had been envisioning/praying for (I typed it out) and compared it to the description of what he was looking for. He was both incredulous and excited. “Talk about synchronicity,” he said. And we decided to work together on the spot.
I encourage you to get started today, and then start expecting the miraculous to come your way each day!
Friday, February 20, 2015
$50K in 2 days: figure the odds
How'd you like to make twice the median salary of an American in just two days?
It can be done. What's interesting is HOW it happened in this story.
This airline pilot didn't have anything particularly special going for him that I'm aware of. He wasn't involved in network marketing, didn't play the stock market, and it had nothing to do with gambling in the futures or options markets, or any other crazy scheme or idea.
The key component here is LUCK. You see, Mr. Raymond Snouffer Jr. won the lottery. Twice. Two days in a row. According to lottery officials, the odds of that happening were "incalcuable." I'd say.
Congratulations, Mr. Snouffer! We don't know how you pulled it off.
I guess this remarkable feat just goes to show you that no matter what your situation, you can always have hope in the miraculous and get it.
Now, I'm not advocating that everyone invest their life savings in the "big one" (lottery that is) and hope that they will somehow make millions.
I'm simply pointing out that whatever your dreams and desires are , however unlikely it may seem that you will achieve them, move forward with hope and faith. Someday, you will see them fulfilled. As with the man who won the lottery two days in a row, stranger things have happened!
I found this story, "‘Virtually incalculable’ odds: Minnesota man wins $25,000 lottery two days in a row," on the MSNBC site, www.msnbc.com.
It can be done. What's interesting is HOW it happened in this story.
This airline pilot didn't have anything particularly special going for him that I'm aware of. He wasn't involved in network marketing, didn't play the stock market, and it had nothing to do with gambling in the futures or options markets, or any other crazy scheme or idea.
The key component here is LUCK. You see, Mr. Raymond Snouffer Jr. won the lottery. Twice. Two days in a row. According to lottery officials, the odds of that happening were "incalcuable." I'd say.
Congratulations, Mr. Snouffer! We don't know how you pulled it off.
I guess this remarkable feat just goes to show you that no matter what your situation, you can always have hope in the miraculous and get it.
Now, I'm not advocating that everyone invest their life savings in the "big one" (lottery that is) and hope that they will somehow make millions.
I'm simply pointing out that whatever your dreams and desires are , however unlikely it may seem that you will achieve them, move forward with hope and faith. Someday, you will see them fulfilled. As with the man who won the lottery two days in a row, stranger things have happened!
I found this story, "‘Virtually incalculable’ odds: Minnesota man wins $25,000 lottery two days in a row," on the MSNBC site, www.msnbc.com.
Monday, January 12, 2015
Who Are You--Do You Have a Clue?
Right on the heals of yesterday's post where I pondered the question of "who's better than who?" comes something really close to my heart.
As I've said before, I believe that success really comes down to authenticity or being true to yourself by doing what you love to do. I call this the "true you living" process. My vision of success can be summarized as follows:
"... being who you were created to be while doing what you were called to do...
The first step in being truly successful begins with figuring out "who you are." Granted, we can never know the complete, perfect and truest answer to this question, but we can certainly take a stab at it.
I found this really cool personality test called TRUE COLORS.
It's loosely based upon Meyers-Briggs and separates people's personalities into four different colors. The beauty of this thing is that it enables you to better understand your whole world, in a sense. Who you are, how you think, and how you interact with others, for starters.
It's only 5 questions and takes about two minutes. (I thought the test was really fun and don't even know the person who owns the site). Check it out, you'll like it. Here's the link:
http://www.truecolorstest.com/True-Colors-Personality-Test.html
As I've said before, I believe that success really comes down to authenticity or being true to yourself by doing what you love to do. I call this the "true you living" process. My vision of success can be summarized as follows:
"... being who you were created to be while doing what you were called to do...
The first step in being truly successful begins with figuring out "who you are." Granted, we can never know the complete, perfect and truest answer to this question, but we can certainly take a stab at it.
I found this really cool personality test called TRUE COLORS.
It's loosely based upon Meyers-Briggs and separates people's personalities into four different colors. The beauty of this thing is that it enables you to better understand your whole world, in a sense. Who you are, how you think, and how you interact with others, for starters.
It's only 5 questions and takes about two minutes. (I thought the test was really fun and don't even know the person who owns the site). Check it out, you'll like it. Here's the link:
http://www.truecolorstest.com/True-Colors-Personality-Test.html
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Determine Your Destiny by Choosing Only Positive Thoughts
Choose carefully the thoughts you think, because they determine your destiny:
(Total elapsed time for all videos=12 minutes)
Believe and Succeed! (incredibly powerful and inspiring!) [2.29]
The Power of Attitude by Mac Anderson [3.32]
Attitude Is The #1 Key to Success [3.08]
Control Your Thoughts for Success [.47]
You Can Choose Your Attitude: learning to dance in the rain [2.44]
- “You become as small as your controlling desire, as great as your dominant aspiration!” –James Allen
- “You become what you think about!” –Earl Nightingale
- “A man is literally what he thinks!” –James Allen
- “As individuals think and believe, so they are!” –Claude M. Bristol
- “Whether you think you can or think you can't – you are right!” –Henry Ford
- “You can do it if you believe you can!” –Napoleon Hill
- “Believe that you will succeed and you will!” –Dale Carnegie
(Total elapsed time for all videos=12 minutes)
Believe and Succeed! (incredibly powerful and inspiring!) [2.29]
The Power of Attitude by Mac Anderson [3.32]
Attitude Is The #1 Key to Success [3.08]
Control Your Thoughts for Success [.47]
You Can Choose Your Attitude: learning to dance in the rain [2.44]
Saturday, March 15, 2014
“Goal Getting” breakthrough for those who are sick and tired of the same goal-setting crap on the market that never works for you anyway
If you’re anything like me, by now you’re long over your New Year’s resolutions. They’re probably long forgotten or embarrassingly shoved in the corner. After all, “out of sight is out of mind.”
Let’s face it: most people never fulfill their resolutions, much less put together a program for getting them where they want to go in life.
And for those that do (put together goals, that is), most of the time they fall far short. It’s been my experience that for those who never reach their goals (despite writing them down), it’s not their fault.
You can breathe a sigh of relief. Honestly, much of the achievement/goal setting stuff on the market is utterly worthless, in my opinion. That’s largely because these goal setting programs depend on willpower and sheer effort just to get something done, and this runs contrary to human nature.
Anytime you’ve got to force something, chances are, it’s not going that well for you. And that applies to reaching your goals.
What if I could turn you on to a system so radically different that it could literally change your mind about going after your dreams and believing that it’s possible for you to reach them?
Last year I discovered an incredible new system that felt so natural to me that I got really excited. And the funny thing? I’m actually using it on a weekly basis, and for the first time, I not only believe I’m achieving my dreams and goals, but I actually am!
Here’s the resource:
“Double your income doing what you love” by Raymond Aaron
It’s a book you can pick up on Amazon.com. Once you’ve finished the book, you can go to the author’s website and download, and then complete his intuitive, easy-to-complete forms.
Good luck and let me know what you think!
Let’s face it: most people never fulfill their resolutions, much less put together a program for getting them where they want to go in life.
And for those that do (put together goals, that is), most of the time they fall far short. It’s been my experience that for those who never reach their goals (despite writing them down), it’s not their fault.
You can breathe a sigh of relief. Honestly, much of the achievement/goal setting stuff on the market is utterly worthless, in my opinion. That’s largely because these goal setting programs depend on willpower and sheer effort just to get something done, and this runs contrary to human nature.
Anytime you’ve got to force something, chances are, it’s not going that well for you. And that applies to reaching your goals.
What if I could turn you on to a system so radically different that it could literally change your mind about going after your dreams and believing that it’s possible for you to reach them?
Last year I discovered an incredible new system that felt so natural to me that I got really excited. And the funny thing? I’m actually using it on a weekly basis, and for the first time, I not only believe I’m achieving my dreams and goals, but I actually am!
Here’s the resource:
“Double your income doing what you love” by Raymond Aaron
It’s a book you can pick up on Amazon.com. Once you’ve finished the book, you can go to the author’s website and download, and then complete his intuitive, easy-to-complete forms.
Good luck and let me know what you think!
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Free Success Resources
Over the last 15 years or so, I’ve found some particularly helpful resources on success.
The first is inspirational speaker Jack Canfield’s reading list, chalk-full of many fabulous books spanning several categories.
Next, you’ll find – in no particular order – many different inspirational classics on success, achievement, and wealth.
These are my gift to you.
Make sure you print out the ones you like, and save those you prefer to read later to your hard drive.
Enjoy!
Top Success Resources:
Jack Canfield’s reading list
“As a man thinketh”
“Acres of Diamonds”
(Dennis Waitley reading the book)
“Think and grow rich”
(The author, Napoleon Hill discussing the book's principles)
The first is inspirational speaker Jack Canfield’s reading list, chalk-full of many fabulous books spanning several categories.
Next, you’ll find – in no particular order – many different inspirational classics on success, achievement, and wealth.
These are my gift to you.
Make sure you print out the ones you like, and save those you prefer to read later to your hard drive.
Enjoy!
Top Success Resources:
Jack Canfield’s reading list
“As a man thinketh”
“Acres of Diamonds”
(Dennis Waitley reading the book)
“Think and grow rich”
(The author, Napoleon Hill discussing the book's principles)
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Inspirational Videos on Achieving Your Dreams
Despite the world being in a recession or depression, and gloomy circumstances all around, you can still choose to be happy.
Perhaps you – like me – have taken a negative circumstance (think job loss, losing your home, pay reduction, etc) and turned it around.
Now is an especially perfect time to consider doing what you’ve always wanted to do.
Think about your passions, dreams and desires.
• What are they?
• What could you do now that would move you in that direction?
• What lemons in your life could you turn into lemonade?
Hopefully, these videos will encourage you and get your juices flowing…
How to be happy all the time (or at least as much as is reasonable!):
Believe in yourself (even if no one else will):
Follow your dreams:
Never, never, never quit (even if you feel like giving up)
Perhaps you – like me – have taken a negative circumstance (think job loss, losing your home, pay reduction, etc) and turned it around.
Now is an especially perfect time to consider doing what you’ve always wanted to do.
Think about your passions, dreams and desires.
• What are they?
• What could you do now that would move you in that direction?
• What lemons in your life could you turn into lemonade?
Hopefully, these videos will encourage you and get your juices flowing…
How to be happy all the time (or at least as much as is reasonable!):
Believe in yourself (even if no one else will):
Follow your dreams:
Never, never, never quit (even if you feel like giving up)
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Dreams on Tap?
I'm sure I'm not alone when I say that things changed drastically post op.
It was a drag attempting to recover. Finding myself out of breath just going out to the car. Or what about not feeling physically or mentally at the top of my game any longer? Talk about struggling. Yeah, it shook me up. That's the understatement of the year.
But, I had plenty of time to think about life and what I REALLY WANTED TO DO and why I hadn't actually just done it. Then I could start moving in that direction.
Anybody else out there relate? Had a similar experience? Let me know--post it here. And perhaps we can encourage each other...
Or tell us about your dreams and what you've always wanted to do but for whatever reason just haven't started down that road yet--maybe we could help each other. Who knows?
Either way, as 2006 slips into the past and another year takes it's place, may you find the time to consider if you're "doing what you love while being who you are" as you look forward to 2007. (More on that later)
HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!
It was a drag attempting to recover. Finding myself out of breath just going out to the car. Or what about not feeling physically or mentally at the top of my game any longer? Talk about struggling. Yeah, it shook me up. That's the understatement of the year.
But, I had plenty of time to think about life and what I REALLY WANTED TO DO and why I hadn't actually just done it. Then I could start moving in that direction.
Anybody else out there relate? Had a similar experience? Let me know--post it here. And perhaps we can encourage each other...
Or tell us about your dreams and what you've always wanted to do but for whatever reason just haven't started down that road yet--maybe we could help each other. Who knows?
Either way, as 2006 slips into the past and another year takes it's place, may you find the time to consider if you're "doing what you love while being who you are" as you look forward to 2007. (More on that later)
HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Wake up & live life because it’s a beautiful day!!
Our decisions determine our destiny, so choose wisely!
“It’s choice – not chance – that determines your destiny!” – Jean Nidetch
Proclamation:
“It’s choice – not chance – that determines my destiny…and I choose life!”
Choose to really live life! Begin now!
Fabulous quotes:
It’s a Beautiful Day! – U2 [4.11]
It’s a perfect day! (celebrating life!)[3.46]
You’ve Got the Music in You! (You get what you give) – New Radicals [4.38]
I’m Alive! – Celine Dion [3.38]
Life: Live it Well! [2.41]
Oh Happy Day – from Sister Act 2 [2.58]
Happy Day – Tim Hughes [3.41]
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee -- from Sister Act 2 [4.28]
Clip from “The Yes Man” (how to say ‘yes’ to life!) [2.24]
Can You Feel the Love Tonight? – by Elton John [4.02]
“It’s choice – not chance – that determines your destiny!” – Jean Nidetch
Proclamation:
“It’s choice – not chance – that determines my destiny…and I choose life!”
Choose to really live life! Begin now!
Fabulous quotes:
- “Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact!” –William James
- “If you have the courage to begin, you have the courage to succeed!” –David Viscott
- “You can have anything you want if you will give up the belief that you can’t have it! –Robert Anthony
- “If you can dream it, you can do it!” –Walt Disney
- “Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be!” –George Sheehan
Incredibly Powerful Videos; [Total play time=34 mins]:
It’s a perfect day! (celebrating life!)[3.46]
You’ve Got the Music in You! (You get what you give) – New Radicals [4.38]
I’m Alive! – Celine Dion [3.38]
Life: Live it Well! [2.41]
Oh Happy Day – from Sister Act 2 [2.58]
Happy Day – Tim Hughes [3.41]
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee -- from Sister Act 2 [4.28]
Clip from “The Yes Man” (how to say ‘yes’ to life!) [2.24]
Can You Feel the Love Tonight? – by Elton John [4.02]
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Inspirational Videos on Success
Here are some of the most powerful videos I’ve found that deal with the topic of success.
As you may know, one of the most important characteristics of success is your attitude and belief in yourself, despite what’s going on around you.
Cheers—enjoy!
What drives you to succeed?
Control your thoughts for success
Succeed with a positive attitude
How to remain positive even if…
Attitude makes all the difference
As you may know, one of the most important characteristics of success is your attitude and belief in yourself, despite what’s going on around you.
Cheers—enjoy!
What drives you to succeed?
Control your thoughts for success
Succeed with a positive attitude
How to remain positive even if…
Attitude makes all the difference
Thursday, May 9, 2013
My Personal Motivational Tools
Today I thought I'd take the time to reveal exactly what I use each morning to get me going and keep me motivated on a daily basis.
This first set of tools are video clips that help me visualize who I want to be and where I want to go.
Powerful Video Clips for Changing Your Mindset:
1) Kicking Off Your Day with Passion and Purpose
2) Believing and Acting As If You Can’t Fail
(developing a positive mindset and overcoming challenges)
3) Riches and Wealth
(attracting abundance)
4) Living the Good Life (Money, by Frank Kern)
Just for Fun!
My reward:
Bose Wave Music System with multi-CD changer (website & pictures)
Bose Wave Music System (video)
My car:
Boxster Spyder Unleashed (video)
Porsche Boxter Spyder (picture)
Details and Specs (Porsche site)
My Watch:
Porsche Design Flat Six P'6340 Automatic Chronograph
More Inspiration and Visualization:
[all songs run time=35 mins]
1) "You Are Loved (Don't Give Up)" by Josh Groban [4.14]
Principle:
What is my sole responsibility? To be open to Him and surrendered to His will.
2) "Hide (You Don't Have to Hide)" by Joy Williams [4.10]
Principle:
I don't need to allow fear to rule my life or protect myself from failure or pain. That's God's job. He will do it. As I rest in Him and trust in His ways, I have a peace that passes all understanding.
3) "In Christ Alone" by The NewsBoys [4.17]
Principle:
4) "Lord (I Don't Know)" by The NewsBoys [4.32]
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. (Pr 3:5-6, TNIV)
Principles:
5) "I Believe" by Joy William [2.56]
Principle:
6) "Surrender" by Joy Williams [3.48]
Principle:
I don't worry about my future nor my past, my finances, relationships, my health or anything else. As I continue to surrender to Him in intimate relationship, He will give me what I need and tell me what I need to do and when.
7) "Letting Go" by Jeremy Camp [3.40]
God's will is to:
Principles:
8) "Every Moment" by Joy Williams [3.15]
Principle:
Hold on to every moment and live life to the fullest because life is precious. Live life with no regrets and make the most of each day! ("believe and live as if you can't fail)
9) "He Reigns" by The NewsBoys [4.59]
Principle:
10) "It Is You" by The NewsBoys [4.26]
Principle:
Through worship and by focusing my eyes on Jesus, I succeed in Christ. Everything is as it should be and everything flows naturally and effortlessly in my life in Him.
Even More Powerful Videos:
Wake Up and Live Life Because it’s a Beautiful Day!! (videos on celebrating life and living it to the fullest)
This first set of tools are video clips that help me visualize who I want to be and where I want to go.
Powerful Video Clips for Changing Your Mindset:
1) Kicking Off Your Day with Passion and Purpose
2) Believing and Acting As If You Can’t Fail
(developing a positive mindset and overcoming challenges)
3) Riches and Wealth
(attracting abundance)
4) Living the Good Life (Money, by Frank Kern)
Just for Fun!
My reward:
Bose Wave Music System with multi-CD changer (website & pictures)
Bose Wave Music System (video)
My car:
Boxster Spyder Unleashed (video)
Porsche Boxter Spyder (picture)
Details and Specs (Porsche site)
My Watch:
Porsche Design Flat Six P'6340 Automatic Chronograph
More Inspiration and Visualization:
[all songs run time=35 mins]
1) "You Are Loved (Don't Give Up)" by Josh Groban [4.14]
Principle:
God loves me unconditionally. As I spend time with Him, He will give me all I need to become the person He has created me to be and to do the things He has called me to do.
What is my sole responsibility? To be open to Him and surrendered to His will.
2) "Hide (You Don't Have to Hide)" by Joy Williams [4.10]
Principle:
I don't need to allow fear to rule my life or protect myself from failure or pain. That's God's job. He will do it. As I rest in Him and trust in His ways, I have a peace that passes all understanding.
3) "In Christ Alone" by The NewsBoys [4.17]
Principle:
Nothing or no one can separate me from my destiny in Christ.
4) "Lord (I Don't Know)" by The NewsBoys [4.32]
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. (Pr 3:5-6, TNIV)
Principles:
- I don't have to understand everything going on around me or why something does or doesn't happen! (Pr 3:5-6)
- My Father knows -- even when I don't -- and He holds everything in His hands (He's got everything covered)!
- There is not a thing that happens to me that is beyond His reach, that He hasn't allowed!
- Though My Father is a good God giving good gifts to His children, He does allow painful things in my life for my own good, that He may make me more like Christ!
- When I give all things over to Him at all times (especially in the midst of pain), I grow and become who He has created me to be because I am living and walking in His resurrection power! (Jn 3:30)
5) "I Believe" by Joy William [2.56]
Principle:
As I trust that God's promises are for me, and I have faith in Him and His Word, I experience the abundant life that He promises, emotionally, physically, spiritually, relationally, maritally and financially.
Principle:
I don't worry about my future nor my past, my finances, relationships, my health or anything else. As I continue to surrender to Him in intimate relationship, He will give me what I need and tell me what I need to do and when.
7) "Letting Go" by Jeremy Camp [3.40]
God's will is to:
- redeem our past
- renew our present and
- resurrect our future
Principles:
- He will transform us according to the renewing of our minds; as we move from life in the flesh to life in the Spirit by surrendering fully to Him and His ways!
- To be full of His joy and the beauty of His Holiness that equips us to accomplish His will -- to be alive in Christ and consumed with His very presence -- we are to die to self (thereby releasing the death that keeps us in bondage)!
- We do this by letting go of anything and everything that separates us from Him!
8) "Every Moment" by Joy Williams [3.15]
Principle:
Hold on to every moment and live life to the fullest because life is precious. Live life with no regrets and make the most of each day! ("believe and live as if you can't fail)
9) "He Reigns" by The NewsBoys [4.59]
Principle:
He is my All in All; God is all I need: "with Him I can do all things, apart from Him, I can do nothing."
10) "It Is You" by The NewsBoys [4.26]
Principle:
Through worship and by focusing my eyes on Jesus, I succeed in Christ. Everything is as it should be and everything flows naturally and effortlessly in my life in Him.
Even More Powerful Videos:
Wake Up and Live Life Because it’s a Beautiful Day!! (videos on celebrating life and living it to the fullest)
Determine Your Destiny by Choosing Your Thoughts! (videos that highlight the importance of mindset in achieving your dreams)
Believe and Receive What You Think About! (videos to build your faith, belief, and encourage you to keep going)
Videos That Will Tickle Your Funny Bone! (because humor is a healthy habit)
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
What does success mean to you?
For some, success may mean any of the following:
• A high-paying job
• Lots of money in the bank
• Several nice cars in the garage
• Annual vacation destinations, anywhere you want
If you thought long and hard about it, you’d probably realize that while money is nice (in fact you sure miss it when you don’t have any), it isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be. That pretty much covers the four bullets above.
Now, of course there’s nothing wrong with nice things. But the fact remains that you can’t take them with you to heaven, so what is it that really matters on this side?
Here’s my list of what “success” means to me:
• Being who I was created to be doing what I’m called to do
• A fulfilling high paying job that I love that impacts others
• Time freedom; the ability to do what I want with whom I want
• Spending quality time with family and friends
• Financial freedom that enables me to serve and give to others
• Traveling all over the world several times a year
My advice?
What ever success means to you, make sure that you’re clear on what it is, and that it has meaning beyond the 9 to 5 grind, then go after it with all your heart.
You’d be amazed when you’re clear on success and what you want, how everything falls into place so effortlessly.
May there be joy in your journey wherever your “travels” lead you!
• A high-paying job
• Lots of money in the bank
• Several nice cars in the garage
• Annual vacation destinations, anywhere you want
If you thought long and hard about it, you’d probably realize that while money is nice (in fact you sure miss it when you don’t have any), it isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be. That pretty much covers the four bullets above.
Now, of course there’s nothing wrong with nice things. But the fact remains that you can’t take them with you to heaven, so what is it that really matters on this side?
Here’s my list of what “success” means to me:
• Being who I was created to be doing what I’m called to do
• A fulfilling high paying job that I love that impacts others
• Time freedom; the ability to do what I want with whom I want
• Spending quality time with family and friends
• Financial freedom that enables me to serve and give to others
• Traveling all over the world several times a year
My advice?
What ever success means to you, make sure that you’re clear on what it is, and that it has meaning beyond the 9 to 5 grind, then go after it with all your heart.
You’d be amazed when you’re clear on success and what you want, how everything falls into place so effortlessly.
May there be joy in your journey wherever your “travels” lead you!
Monday, April 1, 2013
Believe and Receive What You Focus Your Mind On
Exciting Quotes:
- "What the mind of man can conceive and believe, the mind of man can achieve.” –Napoleon Hill
- “To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.” –Anatole France
- "Believe Big. The size of your success is determined by the size of your belief. Think little goals and expect little achievements. Think big goals and win big success." –David J. Schwartz
- “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” –Eleanor Roosevelt
Videos to help you laugh and take yourself less seriously (because life is meant to be fun!) [Total elapsed time=5.5mins]
Hitch movie: Life of the Party (dance scene) [1.42]
Gummy Bear Song [2.41]
Happy Feet Penguin Dance [1.07]
Videos to increase your faith, belief, and keep you motivated:
(Total elapsed time for all videos=34 minutes)
Live your life as if it were on purpose [3.47]
Walk by Faith (even when I cannot see) – Jeremy Camp [4.07]
All Things Are Possible – Hillsongs United [4.05]
I Still Believe (even when I can’t see) – Jeremy Camp [4.4]
When You Believe – Mariah Carey & Whitney Houston [4.55]
Prince of Egypt – I Believe (same song as above; movie version) [4.55]
I Gotta Believe (victory by trusting my Father) – Yolanda Adams [3.44]
Famous Failures [1.16]
Never Give Up: 1 degree makes all the difference! [3.37]
Encouraging Words
Hitch movie: Life of the Party (dance scene) [1.42]
Gummy Bear Song [2.41]
Happy Feet Penguin Dance [1.07]
Videos to increase your faith, belief, and keep you motivated:
(Total elapsed time for all videos=34 minutes)
Live your life as if it were on purpose [3.47]
Walk by Faith (even when I cannot see) – Jeremy Camp [4.07]
All Things Are Possible – Hillsongs United [4.05]
I Still Believe (even when I can’t see) – Jeremy Camp [4.4]
When You Believe – Mariah Carey & Whitney Houston [4.55]
Prince of Egypt – I Believe (same song as above; movie version) [4.55]
I Gotta Believe (victory by trusting my Father) – Yolanda Adams [3.44]
Famous Failures [1.16]
Never Give Up: 1 degree makes all the difference! [3.37]
Encouraging Words
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Spicy Schezwuan: Got Religion?
A little over a year ago, I had quite the moving experience.
But it's not what you think. I'm talking about my gut. I ate at my usual neighborhood chinese joint, ordering my fav kungpao chicken. Only this time around it didn't agree with me. Two days later I woke up to the fact that I probably didn't have food poisoning, but something much more serious.
Hours later I was screaming in pain having never thought anyone outside a mother giving birth to twins could experience such unbelievable agony. After enduring the impossible--you know--the frightening wait in the ER not knowing what was going on, they finally gave me the good news.
"You were hours away from being dead." No joke. Not exactly my favorite memory. I was told that I needed emergency surgery cuz my appendix had burst. I was a mess inside and felt like it.
Since I'm here writing this you've probably gathered I made it thru.
And I have to say that as horrible as everything was (go ahead...YOU try sucking gourmet hospital food thru an IV or getting pain meds from Nazi Nurse), I had what I would term a "religious experience." Don't be afraid, I'm not a religious nut and it was actually pretty cool.
What I discovered was how precious life was and how little time we all have to live out our dreams.
Whatever that looks like for you, do you really know how much time you have to GET IT DONE? Probably not.
I know it was a huge wake-up call for me and as weird as this sounds, I'm glad it happened. I wouldn't have gotten back on track if it didn't.
But it's not what you think. I'm talking about my gut. I ate at my usual neighborhood chinese joint, ordering my fav kungpao chicken. Only this time around it didn't agree with me. Two days later I woke up to the fact that I probably didn't have food poisoning, but something much more serious.
Hours later I was screaming in pain having never thought anyone outside a mother giving birth to twins could experience such unbelievable agony. After enduring the impossible--you know--the frightening wait in the ER not knowing what was going on, they finally gave me the good news.
"You were hours away from being dead." No joke. Not exactly my favorite memory. I was told that I needed emergency surgery cuz my appendix had burst. I was a mess inside and felt like it.
Since I'm here writing this you've probably gathered I made it thru.
And I have to say that as horrible as everything was (go ahead...YOU try sucking gourmet hospital food thru an IV or getting pain meds from Nazi Nurse), I had what I would term a "religious experience." Don't be afraid, I'm not a religious nut and it was actually pretty cool.
What I discovered was how precious life was and how little time we all have to live out our dreams.
Whatever that looks like for you, do you really know how much time you have to GET IT DONE? Probably not.
I know it was a huge wake-up call for me and as weird as this sounds, I'm glad it happened. I wouldn't have gotten back on track if it didn't.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Selling Dehydrated Water-What Gives?
I came across this website that sells, get this, dehydrated water. Check out: www.buydehydratedwater.com
It's a great site, with very interesting content and I got a kick out of it. Apparently they put a lot of work into it and it appears that they’ve been around since 2000.
What I want to know is, are they really making money at it? Or is it just a fun side venture that someone does for “kicks and giggles?”
It just goes to show you, you can set up a business based on virtually any concept and make a go of it. It might work--and if it does--look out! Talk about unlikely products…
Go After Your Dreams (funnier things have happened!)
So, whatever your dreams--no matter how outlandish they are--go for it and don’t ever let go! Who knows, you may end up doing something you really love and making a lot of money at it.
It's a great site, with very interesting content and I got a kick out of it. Apparently they put a lot of work into it and it appears that they’ve been around since 2000.
What I want to know is, are they really making money at it? Or is it just a fun side venture that someone does for “kicks and giggles?”
It just goes to show you, you can set up a business based on virtually any concept and make a go of it. It might work--and if it does--look out! Talk about unlikely products…
Go After Your Dreams (funnier things have happened!)
So, whatever your dreams--no matter how outlandish they are--go for it and don’t ever let go! Who knows, you may end up doing something you really love and making a lot of money at it.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Fear Failing Forward
FEARS can immobilize, paralyze and keep you stuck. Forget about how unrealistic they are or that they may not make any sense at all--to anyone but you. Fear can keep you from achieving your potential and stretching outside your comfort zone into someone you desire to become or doing something you've wanted to do for a long time.
Fear can be gut-wrenching, sickening and depressing. It is also one of the most LIMITING BELIEFS someone can have.
But don't give in to the pressure or the LIE that is holding you back, whatever that may be. Be courageous and stand up to it--believe me, in time you'll be glad you did. And, I realize it won't be easy. Doing great things usually isn't.
Someone once said that F.E.A.R. stands for: False Evidence Appearing Real. Nothing could be more true. When you internalize this and walk in it, you will find freedom to become who you desire to be and do things you never thought you could do.
Here's an encouraging snippet from Nelson Mandela's 1994 Inaugural Speech. I hope you find it uplifting and that it helps to move you forward. (Let me know what you think or if you have anything to share regarding this post.)
Fear can be gut-wrenching, sickening and depressing. It is also one of the most LIMITING BELIEFS someone can have.
But don't give in to the pressure or the LIE that is holding you back, whatever that may be. Be courageous and stand up to it--believe me, in time you'll be glad you did. And, I realize it won't be easy. Doing great things usually isn't.
Someone once said that F.E.A.R. stands for: False Evidence Appearing Real. Nothing could be more true. When you internalize this and walk in it, you will find freedom to become who you desire to be and do things you never thought you could do.
Here's an encouraging snippet from Nelson Mandela's 1994 Inaugural Speech. I hope you find it uplifting and that it helps to move you forward. (Let me know what you think or if you have anything to share regarding this post.)
Our Greatest Fear
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest far is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God.
Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.
You were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within you. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
As we're liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.
We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God.
Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.
You were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within you. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
As we're liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.
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