Several years ago while researching a video presentation, I was introduced to a fascinating older woman. Her shop was quaint and filled to the brim with stuff of collector’s dreams. I so enjoyed my conversations with her that I became a frequent visitor. In fact, I spent the entire summer drifting from one side of town to the other. All on the slight chance that she was back from New York with more goodies to drool over and purchase. Once she invited me to bring some of my son’s artistic drawings as a consideration for a children’s line of furniture. We talked about her family’s garment shop in California, and she shared comments of encouragement for my son. When she finally met him and discovered his dream of becoming a music producer, she casually asked him to let her hear some of his music. She had either a nephew or a grandson (I don’t remember which) who was also interested in the music business. In fact, he had just recently gotten a recording contract for something or other in a genre my son knew, but one to which I rarely listened. During one of my visits, this kind woman invited me to a business networking event she had planned. “This city isn’t like where I came from. Here everyone is afraid to share their ideas and dreams with each other for fear of having them stolen. It shouldn’t be like that. Business people should openly share with each other and try to help each other along.” That sounds to me like she had the millionaire mindset already working.
“To Learn How To Make Every Thought And Action Constructive, Is To Master The Secret Of All Attainment.”
By: Michael McGrath
Do you think you could imagine a better life for yourself and those you love if a genie appeared and told you that you were only a thought away from your perfect life. Do you believe that it is possible for you to envision that perfect life in such detail that it seems real at the time? Do you think if the genie said to you that every small detail would become reality in a very short time and that you had time to prepare your vision, you could perfect that mental image? What would you place in your mental picture? What you you have? What would you be? What would you do?
Well fasten your seatbelt and get ready for the ride of your life. It really is possible to be, do and have anything that you can imagine and it is possible through some simple personal development techniques!
So ask yourself the question, “what would I do if I knew I couldn’t fail?”
There are only two things that can stop you from having what you want in life and being the person you aspire to be. Read the rest of this entry »
The greatest thing a person can do in this world is to make the most possible out of the stuff that has been given to them. This is success and there is no other.”
~O.S. Marden
Imagine a wedding planner 75% committed to planning your wedding, an author 65% committed to writing a great read, or a plumber only 90% committed to repairing your leak? Yikes! As a business and life coach I have noticed over the years that the clients who are most successful in creating the changes they want are the ones who commit 100%, and those who struggle have an aversion to or fear of commitment. Most often he/she reasons, “I like my freedom”. Yet they have less freedom and happiness than those who commit. Commitment is a hot button for many, yet is the key to their dreams. It is not to be feared but embraced. When creating a high quality life, career, or business 100% is the only way to go. Here are five steps to make it easier to say ‘yes’ to what you want in a way that gets results.
Step 1- Be authentic- Being authentic reduces the need for self-discipline. When you make a commitment based on your values, passions, skills, and strengths work becomes play. You get into a place of flow. You are energized versus drained because you are doing what you love, doing what is important to you, and doing it in a way that comes naturally to you. Ask yourself, ‘what are my values, passions, skills, and strengths.’ Ask others the same question. Then ask, ‘how can I best leverage them?’ Then choose a goal you are willing to commit to 100%.
Step 2- Focus on the joy your pot of gold brings- What end result are you committing to? If you want to lose weight stop focusing on what you are giving up and focus on the end result you want. Experience how great you will feel to slip into your jeans, how good you will feel when you see photographs of yourself, and how confident you will feel in a bathing suit, etc. Hold your intention first thing in the morning, at bedtime, and when throughout the day. Allow no room for a pity party. Be pulled into action by the end results.
Step 3- Drop the excuses- Once you make a commitment drop all excuses. Ken Blanchard says, “There is a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in doing something, you do it only when it’s convenient. When you’re committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results.” There is no choice to procrastinate. Commitment requires action! What will your life, career, or business look like if you let go of the excuses and take daily action?
Step 4- Add a support structure- This is where clients resist. We love freedom. We have to get that structure holds our focus on what we have to do. It saves time, money, and provides more freedom long term. Create a plan to change habits and set daily disciplines that lead to your goal. Tony Robbins offers good advice, “Stay committed to your decisions; but stay flexible in your approach.” Clear your plate. Make room to take action. Put a structure in place to keep you on track such as a daily checklist or pick up a Rewarding Daily Habits Chart at the author’s website. Make shifts as needed along the way. Set up rewards to keep it fun. Add accountability by recruiting a buddy who wants to make a commitment then support each other weekly or hire your own personal coach.
Step 5- Give 100% instead of anything less- This means a daily commitment to excellence and focused action. Give all you have to give. Hit the pillow each night with a sense of fulfillment. Awake and follow thru with enthusiasm! Too often we go to bed feeling something is lacking when in fact nothing is lacking! We just are not taking the actions that bring fulfillment. Raise your standards to your very best daily by doing what will make you feel good about you. Does this mean working until you drop? NO! Rejuvenation is part of peak performance. Take time for extreme self care so you can be your very best. Work hard, play hard, pray hard.
Malcolm S. Forbes said, “One worthwhile task carried to a successful conclusion is worth half-a-hundred half-finished tasks.” Begin to practice committing fully by starting with one goal you know you can reach and building a pattern of success. Keeping commitments to yourself will build your confidence that you can follow thru, you can make things happen, you can be unlimited, and you can create a high quality life…. starting now!
Copyright 2007, Beth A. Tabak, All rights reserved.
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Beth Tabak of http://www.startingnowcoaching.com is a Business & Life Coach, speaker, columnist, & owner of Starting Now. She coaches big thinkers to move beyond limits, stand out in the crowd, and experience the vastness of their capabilities. Stop by to see all that’s available to you and say “hello”.
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“The road to success is not straight
There is a curve called Failure,
a loop called Confusion, speed bumps
called Friends, red lights called Enemies,
caution lights called Family.
You will have flats called jobs.
But, if you have a spare called Determination,
an engine called Perseverance,
and insurance called Faith,
you will make it to a place called Success.”
~ Author Unknown
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Today is the day many blogs and bloggers unite for a common good. We’re all concerned about our environment and are using whatever levels of influence we can to raise the awareness of others around the globe.
Environmental Tidbit:
“Our favorite bottled water contributes to about 800,000 tons of global warming pollutions per year because of the plastic used. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, this is equal to the amount produced by 140,000 automobiles or 8 power plants.”
Save Our Environment
Second Life (SL) is a virtual world with almost 3 million members since it opened in 2003.
When you consider a cause like “Blog Action Day” and the fact that a million people are said to have visited Second Life in a three month period, that equals massive possibilities to garner support.
“Better World” provides the backdrop for “The Center for Water Studies,” a SL place offering environmental education.
Can the masses be correct? Is it possible that the virtual online community of activists can positively influence their Real Life (RL) counterparts? One can only hope so.
No matter how much other universes continue to be debated, in our lifetimes, we only get this one planet. It’s everyone’s responsibility to do their part to care for “Mother Earth.”
15 Awesome Ways YOU Can Help
- Take This 365 Day Pledge
- Help Save The Birdsong
- Diaper Dilligence
- Prevent Global Warming
- Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions- Walk
- Reduce Waste Through Recycling
- Saving Energy In Your Home
- Fun Ways To Teach Conservation To Your Kids
- Plant A Tree
- Read “365 Ways to Save The Earth” by Philippe Bourseiller
- Become An Energy Leak Seeker
- Donate Items When Possible Rather Than Tossing Out
- Buy Items In Bulk To Reduce Packaging Waste
- Increase Your Awareness To Toxins And Pesticides In Products
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Learning To Give is an organization that can help everyone to learn more! A great resource tool for educators, parents and community workers everywhere.
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