.....all over again.
Imagine this.... you wake up one day with a completely blank slate.
Everything you see, feel, touch, smell, taste - you are doing for the first time.
WOW! Can you imagine how your day would flow? Can you imagine the wonder, the awe, the excitement, the curiosity, the discovery, the thrill and the gratitude.
Your husband..... you are seeing him for the first time. What does this bring up for you? Don't you just love him to bits. Love him with a passion just as you did the first time you fell in love with him.
What about your children...... you are seeing them for the first time. What wonderful, awesome little people they are. What miracles of creation. Doesn't it bring up those feelings of unconditional love you felt the moment you very first laid eyes on them.
The smell of flowers, the feel of sunlight on your face, the feel of rain on your face, the taste of your food, the feel of fabric against your skin and shoes on your feet, the home you live in - all absolutely amazing.
I attended an awesome event in Sydney last week with colleagues in my home business and our wonderful speaker at that event shared this concept with us all. Robyn Moore inspired us completely. She took us from laughter to tears and back again. What an incredible woman with an incredible gift.
I loved this concept of seeing and doing everything for the first time all over again. It's like a miracle checklist. An appreciation checklist.
And now I'm sharing the first time with you.
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Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Birthday Reflections
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ph-X1pYv5I
What is it about our birthdays that gives cause to reflect on where we've come from and where we are going and more than any other given day?
So much has happened for me in the last 12 mths, so much to be grateful for and so much has been learnt. One of the most momentus things has been becoming part of a community that is truly generous of spirit, generous of their time, their support, their wisdom, their sharing and their personal courage.
For years I've looked at different opportunities and been left wanting. So many promises made such as the opportunity, the support, the training, the life changing benefits but until June 2009 I'd been left disillusioned and wondering if any such community really does exist.
What I found in June last year has totally transformed my life and I can honestly say that above everything else it has come down to the "community" of people I have found. We all work together to help each other succeed. When one person succeeds it's as if we are succeeding. We share each others joys, wins and challenges and we bolster each other along on a daily basis. We are all living and breathing the Law of Attraction in our lives and with that has come so much joy and gratitude.
I can now truly believe that I AM a leader, I AM successful, I AM assisting others on their personal journeys and I AM fulfilled.
It's difficult to put into words just how wonderful my new family is but I know that in each and every one of us is a star, bursting to come out and that is what we in our business are doing. We are all contributing to creating 'stars' and shining bright in our own and each others lives.
Some of the challenges different people have faced to get here, have truly inspired me and have given me such an appreciation and respect for what they've had to go through to get here.
Last birthday, I was still in the workforce working 24/7 as a motelier and this birthday I'm living my dream. I'm on the road in my motorhome, living my life on my terms and no-one elses. I am creating my own reality and doing it with joy and gratitude. It's raining buckets outside today but I have sunshine in my heart knowing I am living on purpose.
What is it about our birthdays that gives cause to reflect on where we've come from and where we are going and more than any other given day?
So much has happened for me in the last 12 mths, so much to be grateful for and so much has been learnt. One of the most momentus things has been becoming part of a community that is truly generous of spirit, generous of their time, their support, their wisdom, their sharing and their personal courage.
For years I've looked at different opportunities and been left wanting. So many promises made such as the opportunity, the support, the training, the life changing benefits but until June 2009 I'd been left disillusioned and wondering if any such community really does exist.
What I found in June last year has totally transformed my life and I can honestly say that above everything else it has come down to the "community" of people I have found. We all work together to help each other succeed. When one person succeeds it's as if we are succeeding. We share each others joys, wins and challenges and we bolster each other along on a daily basis. We are all living and breathing the Law of Attraction in our lives and with that has come so much joy and gratitude.
I can now truly believe that I AM a leader, I AM successful, I AM assisting others on their personal journeys and I AM fulfilled.
It's difficult to put into words just how wonderful my new family is but I know that in each and every one of us is a star, bursting to come out and that is what we in our business are doing. We are all contributing to creating 'stars' and shining bright in our own and each others lives.
Some of the challenges different people have faced to get here, have truly inspired me and have given me such an appreciation and respect for what they've had to go through to get here.
Last birthday, I was still in the workforce working 24/7 as a motelier and this birthday I'm living my dream. I'm on the road in my motorhome, living my life on my terms and no-one elses. I am creating my own reality and doing it with joy and gratitude. It's raining buckets outside today but I have sunshine in my heart knowing I am living on purpose.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Is It More Important To Be Right or Kind?
This question was posed to me this morning via my facebook. It brings up some interesting thoughts, not the least of which is that if I am operating with integrity then for me its far more important to be kind.
In being kind to not only others but to ourselves (the one person we often forget) we will in the long run also be right. Being kind is operating from our heart, where being right is operating from our head. Therefore, surely if we operate from our hearts this is what will give us the greatest satisfaction at the end of the day.
Being kind as opposed to right, for me, means letting go of all judgement and allowing unconditional love to be the precursor to all my decisions. That in turn will mean that I am indeed doing what is right for me and right for others.
In the past as a young person I often came from a place of being right and I have to say that invariably in the end, no-one won so nothing was achieved. To come from a place of kindness, of unconditional love is so much more empowering. I can feel good about what I'm doing, I can approach situations with tolerance and yes feel kind in the process. If putting this into perspective with the Law of Attraction it is therefore safe to assume that in being kind, kindness is what we'll get back without a doubt.
I can see though how others would feel that being right is more important than being kind. And for them, in their current space, being right is indeed important. Some people need to be right to feel validated, to feel worthy, to feel they belong or just to feel they are making progress, but with all the lessons that come our way in life there does come a point where we hopefully learn to recognise that 'being right' is not the be all and end all, and in fact by "being kind" we all win in the end.
It again comes down to being "kind" to yourself. In being kind to oneself, we are letting go of judgement. So often we judge ourselves or compare ourselves to others. We only do this because of limiting beliefs we've taken on board since childhood that have become ingrained in our psychi. By embarking on a journey of personal development one can explore where these limiting beliefs have come from and take action steps to work through them. Surely this must be the ultimate kindness to ourselves. To allow ourselves to be a priority in our own lives, to explore our own potential, to treat ourselves with such kindness must in the end lead to being "right" for ourselves.
Investing in ourselves must be the very highest investment we can make, for by investing in our own personal development the day will come when all is right with our world and by operating from "kindness" we'll come to realise that everyone is "right" in their own reality.
So for me, the answer to the leading question is a resounding 'being kind is more important than being right.'
In being kind to not only others but to ourselves (the one person we often forget) we will in the long run also be right. Being kind is operating from our heart, where being right is operating from our head. Therefore, surely if we operate from our hearts this is what will give us the greatest satisfaction at the end of the day.
Being kind as opposed to right, for me, means letting go of all judgement and allowing unconditional love to be the precursor to all my decisions. That in turn will mean that I am indeed doing what is right for me and right for others.
In the past as a young person I often came from a place of being right and I have to say that invariably in the end, no-one won so nothing was achieved. To come from a place of kindness, of unconditional love is so much more empowering. I can feel good about what I'm doing, I can approach situations with tolerance and yes feel kind in the process. If putting this into perspective with the Law of Attraction it is therefore safe to assume that in being kind, kindness is what we'll get back without a doubt.
I can see though how others would feel that being right is more important than being kind. And for them, in their current space, being right is indeed important. Some people need to be right to feel validated, to feel worthy, to feel they belong or just to feel they are making progress, but with all the lessons that come our way in life there does come a point where we hopefully learn to recognise that 'being right' is not the be all and end all, and in fact by "being kind" we all win in the end.
It again comes down to being "kind" to yourself. In being kind to oneself, we are letting go of judgement. So often we judge ourselves or compare ourselves to others. We only do this because of limiting beliefs we've taken on board since childhood that have become ingrained in our psychi. By embarking on a journey of personal development one can explore where these limiting beliefs have come from and take action steps to work through them. Surely this must be the ultimate kindness to ourselves. To allow ourselves to be a priority in our own lives, to explore our own potential, to treat ourselves with such kindness must in the end lead to being "right" for ourselves.
Investing in ourselves must be the very highest investment we can make, for by investing in our own personal development the day will come when all is right with our world and by operating from "kindness" we'll come to realise that everyone is "right" in their own reality.
So for me, the answer to the leading question is a resounding 'being kind is more important than being right.'
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Are You Living The Life You Really Want
My friend Kurek posted this quote this morning on his facebook.
"Were only going to be in this container for a one time ride. So pull out all of the stops, manage your fear and GO FOR IT! Life is about getting in as many new experiences as you can before the ride is over." - Kurek Ashley
Imagine if everyone lived by this phylosophy, imagine if nothing held you back, no limiting beliefs, no nay sayers, no limits at all. I've always had an attitude that I will try anything once and if it excites me I'll do it again, if not I won't but at least I will have tried it.
I attended one of Kureks seminars a few years ago now, and there was an exercise he did that has stayed with me ever since. In a locked room of 300 people (there was no getting away, it was a process we all committed to go through) he guided us through a visualisation that was so very powerful. In this visualisation, he had us on our deathbed, with family around us. There were no friends because we hadn't taken the time to make any. We;d been so caught up in our own woes that life had largely passed us by. The family were all commiserating about the fact that I'd not done anything with my life, such a waste, so much potential and I'd let so many opportunities pass me by.
It was an incredibly sad scene - feelings of regret, wasted time, unsaid words, un-accomplished goals, my end was near and I had absolutely nothing to show for it. People knew me as someone who never did anything with my life. It's hard to put into words here on paper, just how impactful that visualisation was, but I remember being in that place and thinking "Kurek, you better be getting us out of this because this is a hateful place to be" - I mean there were 300 people in that hall and we all had tears pouring down our faces. Tears for the regret, the shame, the lost opportunities, the lack of personal worth.
Needless to say, he did bring us out - we left that imaginary death bed, walked down the hall, closed the door and cemented it shut so we couldn't go back and then proceeded to a place where we were achieving all our dreams and exploring all our potential.
In all the books I've read over the years, that talked about visualisation, not one had taken me on a negative journey like this, but the impact was profound. By being in that negative space and feeling the tragedy of it, we were able to see so clearly what we DIDN'T want. It gave us a perspective not experienced before. I left that room feeling like there was absolutely nothing I couldn't do if I really wanted to.
Following this exercise, the room was unlocked and we all proceed outside to walk on burning coals. What an experience. I walked on fire - not a blister, not a burn, no pain...nothing.
Even though I did this exercise, it wasn't as powerful for me as the visualisation beforehand. I'd done things before in my life that everyone said couldn't be done, and I've done things since, so walking on the coals was pretty easy. I already knew the power of my mind to enable me to do the seemingly impossible. It was an awesome experience and it was wonderful to see the shifts that others went through by walking on the coals, but for me the real power had come to me inside that room.
It reinforced my attitude of "never give up - UNTIL".
Today I live my life on MY terms. I live the life I want and do the things I want to do. Everything is about choice and I make choices that will stretch me beyond what I already know to be true. I want to Know For Myself if something can be done or not. I'm not content to listen to others tell me it can't be done, or that it's not the way for me. How do they know.... especially if they haven't tried for themselves.
In the last 12 mths, I've finally found a community of people (a worldwide community) who live and breathe like this every day. They support me 100% and encourage and inspire me daily. To be a part of something so beautiful has only served to make me even more committed to getting the most out of my life that I possibly can.
There isn't a day goes by that I'm not grateful for every one of these new friends and for the home business that has made it all possible.
I am loving life, and I am living the life I really want.... what could be better than that?
"Were only going to be in this container for a one time ride. So pull out all of the stops, manage your fear and GO FOR IT! Life is about getting in as many new experiences as you can before the ride is over." - Kurek Ashley
Imagine if everyone lived by this phylosophy, imagine if nothing held you back, no limiting beliefs, no nay sayers, no limits at all. I've always had an attitude that I will try anything once and if it excites me I'll do it again, if not I won't but at least I will have tried it.
I attended one of Kureks seminars a few years ago now, and there was an exercise he did that has stayed with me ever since. In a locked room of 300 people (there was no getting away, it was a process we all committed to go through) he guided us through a visualisation that was so very powerful. In this visualisation, he had us on our deathbed, with family around us. There were no friends because we hadn't taken the time to make any. We;d been so caught up in our own woes that life had largely passed us by. The family were all commiserating about the fact that I'd not done anything with my life, such a waste, so much potential and I'd let so many opportunities pass me by.
It was an incredibly sad scene - feelings of regret, wasted time, unsaid words, un-accomplished goals, my end was near and I had absolutely nothing to show for it. People knew me as someone who never did anything with my life. It's hard to put into words here on paper, just how impactful that visualisation was, but I remember being in that place and thinking "Kurek, you better be getting us out of this because this is a hateful place to be" - I mean there were 300 people in that hall and we all had tears pouring down our faces. Tears for the regret, the shame, the lost opportunities, the lack of personal worth.
Needless to say, he did bring us out - we left that imaginary death bed, walked down the hall, closed the door and cemented it shut so we couldn't go back and then proceeded to a place where we were achieving all our dreams and exploring all our potential.
In all the books I've read over the years, that talked about visualisation, not one had taken me on a negative journey like this, but the impact was profound. By being in that negative space and feeling the tragedy of it, we were able to see so clearly what we DIDN'T want. It gave us a perspective not experienced before. I left that room feeling like there was absolutely nothing I couldn't do if I really wanted to.
Following this exercise, the room was unlocked and we all proceed outside to walk on burning coals. What an experience. I walked on fire - not a blister, not a burn, no pain...nothing.
Even though I did this exercise, it wasn't as powerful for me as the visualisation beforehand. I'd done things before in my life that everyone said couldn't be done, and I've done things since, so walking on the coals was pretty easy. I already knew the power of my mind to enable me to do the seemingly impossible. It was an awesome experience and it was wonderful to see the shifts that others went through by walking on the coals, but for me the real power had come to me inside that room.
It reinforced my attitude of "never give up - UNTIL".
Today I live my life on MY terms. I live the life I want and do the things I want to do. Everything is about choice and I make choices that will stretch me beyond what I already know to be true. I want to Know For Myself if something can be done or not. I'm not content to listen to others tell me it can't be done, or that it's not the way for me. How do they know.... especially if they haven't tried for themselves.
In the last 12 mths, I've finally found a community of people (a worldwide community) who live and breathe like this every day. They support me 100% and encourage and inspire me daily. To be a part of something so beautiful has only served to make me even more committed to getting the most out of my life that I possibly can.
There isn't a day goes by that I'm not grateful for every one of these new friends and for the home business that has made it all possible.
I am loving life, and I am living the life I really want.... what could be better than that?
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Find Your Passion
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Extremely Powerful Steps To Get What You Want by Michael Lee
"If you fail to plan, you're planning to fail."
STEP 4 - PLAN YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS
The planning phase is very important in organizing your thoughts to carry out the desired effects.
You might say that this is boring stuff, but you should never underestimate this process. This is like a guideline to steer you into the right direction.
Your plan will be your road map. Spend enough time to ponder through the different approaches and choose the best one to implement.
It will be best if you choose a quiet place to make your plan. Your mind can focus and think more clearly this way.
Evaluate all the pros & cons. Assess how much time, money, & other resources you have to impart or sacrifice in order to fulfill your desires.
Let your goal guide you to choose the best plan to implement. Let the image of your visualization inspire & motivate you to make a plan that will produce the desired results.
Every individual has his own unique perception of a well-made plan. There are no specific rules in making it. But in case you're in a tight situation, let me give you some tips.
1) Write down your objective. This is a precise definition of your target.
2) Brainstorm the strategies & tactics you will employ to accomplish your objective.
3) Assess the advantages & disadvantages of carrying out those strategies & choose those tactics where the pros outweigh the cons.
4) Set a timeline or deadline in completing your mission.
5) Make modifications & back-up plans in case Plan A doesn't work.
6) As your plan evolves, you will gain experience. Learn from your mistakes.
Hey, to make this more fun, you could imagine being a top secret agent with "an impossible mission." In everything you do, try to mix up some fun & excitement to motivate you further.
STEP 4 - PLAN YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS
The planning phase is very important in organizing your thoughts to carry out the desired effects.
You might say that this is boring stuff, but you should never underestimate this process. This is like a guideline to steer you into the right direction.
Your plan will be your road map. Spend enough time to ponder through the different approaches and choose the best one to implement.
It will be best if you choose a quiet place to make your plan. Your mind can focus and think more clearly this way.
Evaluate all the pros & cons. Assess how much time, money, & other resources you have to impart or sacrifice in order to fulfill your desires.
Let your goal guide you to choose the best plan to implement. Let the image of your visualization inspire & motivate you to make a plan that will produce the desired results.
Every individual has his own unique perception of a well-made plan. There are no specific rules in making it. But in case you're in a tight situation, let me give you some tips.
1) Write down your objective. This is a precise definition of your target.
2) Brainstorm the strategies & tactics you will employ to accomplish your objective.
3) Assess the advantages & disadvantages of carrying out those strategies & choose those tactics where the pros outweigh the cons.
4) Set a timeline or deadline in completing your mission.
5) Make modifications & back-up plans in case Plan A doesn't work.
6) As your plan evolves, you will gain experience. Learn from your mistakes.
Hey, to make this more fun, you could imagine being a top secret agent with "an impossible mission." In everything you do, try to mix up some fun & excitement to motivate you further.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Like Minded Individuals so important to personal development
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
I Love My Job
On March 13th I flew to Macau China, where I experienced five incredible days of laughter, friendship, great food, great wine, and top notch service. No, I wasn't on vacation. It was a business trip. Fortunately, I'm in the type of business where quite often it's difficult to tell the difference. Yes I love my job that much. In fact there are times I'm on such a high about what I do for a living that I actually laugh and think to myself, “And I get paid for doing this!”
There are two reasons why my trip to Macau was so special. First, was the seminar I gave to an incredible group who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people all over the planet.
Polaris Media Group is an international community of successful men and woman that provide resources to ignite creativity and success at work and in life. They create inspirational media products and educational materials that reveal the true nature of the human spirit.
I have spoken to all kinds of groups throughout my speaking career, but few have had the passion, enthusiasm, and incentive to learn and take immediate action than the wonderful people of Polaris Media.
I was fortunate to spend quality time with some of the members and it became very clear to me that these people are on a mission to make the world a better place. Their dedication and desire to serve truly inspired me. It's always an extra bonus when the teacher becomes the student and walks away feeling uplifted. I wish them all the very best that life has to offer.
The second reason my stay in Macau was so special was the making of a new friendship. I've known Jim Cathcart casually through the years as we are both members of The National Speakers Association. It wasn't until we worked together in Macau that we got to know each other on a personal basis. Jim has an impeccable reputation as a speaker and it was a real treat to see him in action. He captivated the entire audience, myself included, for four hours.
I've always said that one of the joys of traveling is spending quality time having dinner with clients and friends in various parts of world. It's a time to relax, let loose and to get to know one another. The memories of sharing heartfelt stories and non stop laughter always bring a smile to my face. I will take those memories with me till the day I leave this world.
Occasionally, usually sometime the following day, I realize that a special connection was made. It truly is a blessing to know that there is someone else in my life that I can call friend. Thanks Jim, It was a pleasure and an honor getting to know you. The next time our paths meet I know I will be greeting someone who is more than an acquaintance.
Posted by Steve Rizzo at 11:18 AM 6 comments
I Love My Job
On March 13th I flew to Macau China, where I experienced five incredible days of laughter, friendship, great food, great wine, and top notch service. No, I wasn't on vacation. It was a business trip. Fortunately, I'm in the type of business where quite often it's difficult to tell the difference. Yes I love my job that much. In fact there are times I'm on such a high about what I do for a living that I actually laugh and think to myself, “And I get paid for doing this!”
There are two reasons why my trip to Macau was so special. First, was the seminar I gave to an incredible group who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people all over the planet.
Polaris Media Group is an international community of successful men and woman that provide resources to ignite creativity and success at work and in life. They create inspirational media products and educational materials that reveal the true nature of the human spirit.
I have spoken to all kinds of groups throughout my speaking career, but few have had the passion, enthusiasm, and incentive to learn and take immediate action than the wonderful people of Polaris Media.
I was fortunate to spend quality time with some of the members and it became very clear to me that these people are on a mission to make the world a better place. Their dedication and desire to serve truly inspired me. It's always an extra bonus when the teacher becomes the student and walks away feeling uplifted. I wish them all the very best that life has to offer.
The second reason my stay in Macau was so special was the making of a new friendship. I've known Jim Cathcart casually through the years as we are both members of The National Speakers Association. It wasn't until we worked together in Macau that we got to know each other on a personal basis. Jim has an impeccable reputation as a speaker and it was a real treat to see him in action. He captivated the entire audience, myself included, for four hours.
I've always said that one of the joys of traveling is spending quality time having dinner with clients and friends in various parts of world. It's a time to relax, let loose and to get to know one another. The memories of sharing heartfelt stories and non stop laughter always bring a smile to my face. I will take those memories with me till the day I leave this world.
Occasionally, usually sometime the following day, I realize that a special connection was made. It truly is a blessing to know that there is someone else in my life that I can call friend. Thanks Jim, It was a pleasure and an honor getting to know you. The next time our paths meet I know I will be greeting someone who is more than an acquaintance.
Posted by Steve Rizzo at 11:18 AM 6 comments
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Action Today Creates Tomorrows Results
Too often we hold onto our dreams as something to be attained in the future. Something that we'll get 'one day' when everything else is right. When we've made enough money, when we don't have to work so hard, when we are not so busy, when the kids have grown and left home, when we retire.
It takes courage to take action today for the things that we want tomorrow. It means stepping out of our comfort zone and stepping into entirely new territory. No, it's not easy but then nothing is easy and somehow when we set our minds to it.... we DO accomplish it.
Remember how hard it was in the beginning to learn to drive a car. But you had a goal... you wanted your license.
If we knew how hard it would be to raise children before we had them... I mean if we really sat down and studied the ins and outs... we probably would have put having children on the back burner too. But we don't. We go ahead, take action and do it today anyway, trusting that we'll develop all the skills we need as we go along.
Achieving our dreams and goals is much the same. Okay so you have a dream. Let's say that just like me your dream is to retire while you are still young enough and fit enough to actually enjoy your retirement. While you are still healthy enough to travel, to fly, to take plunges you've never done before. Well, to achieve a dream like that, at some point, in going to require a decision. The decision to step out of your comfort zone and well and truly into the unknown, unchartered territory of providing for yourselves without the security of a traditional job. You may not have investments to fall back on. I didn't. In the end, for me it came down to "do I want to be at the mercy of my boss indefinitely, or do I want to hit the road in my motorhome now, not later, and enjoy all the beauty my country had to offer, all the time freedom and all that extra time with my husband, before we both became subject to health constraints.
It was scary, but many years ago I'd read the book "Feel The Fear and Do It Anyway" by Susan Jeffers and so I fell back on that. I started planning what action steps I needed to take to make my dream a reality. I set a target date and from then on I knew that my life would be mine. For better or for worse, I was now ready to meet it head on and take whatever challenges it sent my way. I'd raised five children after all, so I was used to challenges.... these would just be a different type of challenge.
You know what, I took that plunge last September 09 and I haven't looked back since. Life on the road in my motorhome is everything I thought it would be. It's not without its challenges, but I meet every one head on and I learn from each one. At the end of the day it came down to "taking action".
I took action that day and created my tomorrow and have never felt more free, more in control of my destiny than ever before. I am living my dream and helping others live theirs in the process and I couldn't be happier. There is such an immense satisfaction in knowing that I did it. I broke from the "norm" of what society expects of us, and I did things my way.
Wendy Clarricoats Personal Development Coach & Expert Writer http://www.freedomkiwis.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Wendy_Clarricoats
It takes courage to take action today for the things that we want tomorrow. It means stepping out of our comfort zone and stepping into entirely new territory. No, it's not easy but then nothing is easy and somehow when we set our minds to it.... we DO accomplish it.
Remember how hard it was in the beginning to learn to drive a car. But you had a goal... you wanted your license.
If we knew how hard it would be to raise children before we had them... I mean if we really sat down and studied the ins and outs... we probably would have put having children on the back burner too. But we don't. We go ahead, take action and do it today anyway, trusting that we'll develop all the skills we need as we go along.
Achieving our dreams and goals is much the same. Okay so you have a dream. Let's say that just like me your dream is to retire while you are still young enough and fit enough to actually enjoy your retirement. While you are still healthy enough to travel, to fly, to take plunges you've never done before. Well, to achieve a dream like that, at some point, in going to require a decision. The decision to step out of your comfort zone and well and truly into the unknown, unchartered territory of providing for yourselves without the security of a traditional job. You may not have investments to fall back on. I didn't. In the end, for me it came down to "do I want to be at the mercy of my boss indefinitely, or do I want to hit the road in my motorhome now, not later, and enjoy all the beauty my country had to offer, all the time freedom and all that extra time with my husband, before we both became subject to health constraints.
It was scary, but many years ago I'd read the book "Feel The Fear and Do It Anyway" by Susan Jeffers and so I fell back on that. I started planning what action steps I needed to take to make my dream a reality. I set a target date and from then on I knew that my life would be mine. For better or for worse, I was now ready to meet it head on and take whatever challenges it sent my way. I'd raised five children after all, so I was used to challenges.... these would just be a different type of challenge.
You know what, I took that plunge last September 09 and I haven't looked back since. Life on the road in my motorhome is everything I thought it would be. It's not without its challenges, but I meet every one head on and I learn from each one. At the end of the day it came down to "taking action".
I took action that day and created my tomorrow and have never felt more free, more in control of my destiny than ever before. I am living my dream and helping others live theirs in the process and I couldn't be happier. There is such an immense satisfaction in knowing that I did it. I broke from the "norm" of what society expects of us, and I did things my way.
Wendy Clarricoats Personal Development Coach & Expert Writer http://www.freedomkiwis.com
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
To Have More than you've got, Become More than you are.
By becoming the person you want to be you will attract all those things you want. Think about this for a moment.
Okay, you want to be in a position to help others - so set about helping others in the ways you can for now, believing that in times to come you will be able to give more.
You want to be financially successful - so set about changing your thoughts to positive ones where money is concerned rather than harbouring thoughts of limitation. Believe that you have more than you need and you will always have more than you need. If you believe there is never enough - then guess what.... there will never be enough.
Our thoughts create our reality.
"Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, he can achieve." - Napoleon Hill
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill is one of my very favourite books. It has been almost like my bible for the last 30 years. I've read it at least 30 times and every time I gain new insights. I have tested the principles in his book and every time they have worked for me.
Become the person you want to be. As Audrey Hepburn once said "For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with knowledge that you are never alone."
Okay, you want to be in a position to help others - so set about helping others in the ways you can for now, believing that in times to come you will be able to give more.
You want to be financially successful - so set about changing your thoughts to positive ones where money is concerned rather than harbouring thoughts of limitation. Believe that you have more than you need and you will always have more than you need. If you believe there is never enough - then guess what.... there will never be enough.
Our thoughts create our reality.
"Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, he can achieve." - Napoleon Hill
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill is one of my very favourite books. It has been almost like my bible for the last 30 years. I've read it at least 30 times and every time I gain new insights. I have tested the principles in his book and every time they have worked for me.
Become the person you want to be. As Audrey Hepburn once said "For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with knowledge that you are never alone."
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Your decision
"You are the only problem you will ever have and you are the solution. Change is inevitable. Personal growth is always a personal decision." - Bob Proctor
Life is about choice. At any given time we can choose to follow a new path or choose to stay on the old one. Only problem is if you continue to do what you've always done, you will get what you've always got.
Sometimes the choice will be a hard one but anything worth having usually always requires a little work. There is no such thing as an easy ride, no matter how easy it may look from the outside watching someone else achieve. That person will almost always have put in the hard yards first to get where they are today.
The hard yards don't have to be hard though. By aligning yourself with the right people and the right support, you too can achieve any dream you've ever had for yourself. The power of two or more is always greater than the power of one. So align yourself to people who have already achieved what you want to achieve and follow hot on their tails, learning as you go, and you cannot help but succeed.
Success is a decision. It won't just fall in your lap. The day I made a decision to work from home and go after the lifestyle I'd always dreamed of, was an awesome day. A little scary, but also very exciting. Since then I've never looked back. It hasn't been smooth sailing in the beginning, but it gets easier every day. I'm so very grateful to have a found a community of like minded individuals who support me on a daily basis and who have the same aspirations as I do. We help each other in that respect we all succeed. We are all working the "Law of Attraction" and its a great place to be.
More another day. Go forth and prosper.
Life is about choice. At any given time we can choose to follow a new path or choose to stay on the old one. Only problem is if you continue to do what you've always done, you will get what you've always got.
Sometimes the choice will be a hard one but anything worth having usually always requires a little work. There is no such thing as an easy ride, no matter how easy it may look from the outside watching someone else achieve. That person will almost always have put in the hard yards first to get where they are today.
The hard yards don't have to be hard though. By aligning yourself with the right people and the right support, you too can achieve any dream you've ever had for yourself. The power of two or more is always greater than the power of one. So align yourself to people who have already achieved what you want to achieve and follow hot on their tails, learning as you go, and you cannot help but succeed.
Success is a decision. It won't just fall in your lap. The day I made a decision to work from home and go after the lifestyle I'd always dreamed of, was an awesome day. A little scary, but also very exciting. Since then I've never looked back. It hasn't been smooth sailing in the beginning, but it gets easier every day. I'm so very grateful to have a found a community of like minded individuals who support me on a daily basis and who have the same aspirations as I do. We help each other in that respect we all succeed. We are all working the "Law of Attraction" and its a great place to be.
More another day. Go forth and prosper.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Have You Lost Sight of your Dreams
What Happened To Your REAL Life?
The one you used to dream about – the one maybe you still dream about...
Remember that? Think back...
The things you were going to do – the person you longed to be – the promise of a wealthy, joyful life, full-to-bursting with wonderful things.
Your dreams... your hopes... your ambitions...
Chances are you're not living that life right now, are you?
If you were to die tonight – would you consider your life a success?
Are you tired of being broke and getting nowhere?
Imagine – having enough so you need never work again as a 'wage slave'. Now imagine having this and enough to follow your life's dream as well. Can you, hand on heart; say that you're in that situation now? Or are you just struggling by, year after year, locked in a mediocre job - just paying your way?
Is This The Life You Planned?
Everyday more and more people are joining the evolution and impleme nting the principles of successful leaders into their lives, and everyday more and more people are creating the life they desire. More importantly, the life they DESERVE! And I just want to encourage you to keep moving forward...
YOU ARE powerful and YOU CAN create the life YOU DESERVE!
Go here to "Know For Yourself" www.knowforyourself.com and use coupon code 146972 for 20% discount off the purchase price of $29.99
The one you used to dream about – the one maybe you still dream about...
Remember that? Think back...
The things you were going to do – the person you longed to be – the promise of a wealthy, joyful life, full-to-bursting with wonderful things.
Your dreams... your hopes... your ambitions...
Chances are you're not living that life right now, are you?
If you were to die tonight – would you consider your life a success?
Are you tired of being broke and getting nowhere?
Imagine – having enough so you need never work again as a 'wage slave'. Now imagine having this and enough to follow your life's dream as well. Can you, hand on heart; say that you're in that situation now? Or are you just struggling by, year after year, locked in a mediocre job - just paying your way?
Is This The Life You Planned?
Everyday more and more people are joining the evolution and impleme nting the principles of successful leaders into their lives, and everyday more and more people are creating the life they desire. More importantly, the life they DESERVE! And I just want to encourage you to keep moving forward...
YOU ARE powerful and YOU CAN create the life YOU DESERVE!
Go here to "Know For Yourself" www.knowforyourself.com and use coupon code 146972 for 20% discount off the purchase price of $29.99
Monday, September 21, 2009
BUSINESS EVALUATION
NEWS FLASH!!
The Polaris Media Group
Join The Evolution.....
People who want to take ownership of their own lives and move forward, are joining us in a worldwide movement towards achieving their own personal goals and successes.
We are an established and proven media company in the Personal Development & Education Arena.
By creating an outflow of Positive Media and curriculums to assist in an individuals personal growth and development, we are taking the world by storm and creating a new era of successful entreprenuers, the likes of which haven't been seen before. This entreprenuership is now accessible to anyone not just the elite few of our society.
You may have seen us already on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and even on your local tv documentary channels.
Have you seen “The Secret”???? 300,000 million people purchased it but were left with no action plan. Well this is the missing link.
10,000 copies of the "Know For Yourself" DVD went out the doors in the first 48hrs. This is unprecedented. Here is your chance to "Know For Yourself!" I'm offering you a 20% discount by using my coupon code - PLUS AT THE END OF THE DVD IS AN AWESOME FREE GIFT, A RING VALUED AT $180. Just click the link or pic upper right of this screen.
There are two opportunities within our company. Both are a vehicle to take people from their current scene to their ideal scene - where you gain confidence and achieve success at levels you never thought possible.
You can use the products for yourself alone and achieve the results in your life you've always wanted, but only ever dreamt about..
OR ...you can take a look at our business opportunity and help us spread the education and opportunity to as many people as possible. Polaris's mission is to help men and women achieve success and gain financial independence by providing effective educational materials and events that enhance self confidence and grow self reliance. The programs are based on the real possibility that individuals can create an improved lifestyle through an understanding of entrepreneurial skills and application of wealth creation strategies. We believe that the individual has the ability to realize their inherent potential and live a life of personal fulfillment.
For those of you seeking the business opportunity the following information will ensure
you have a complete understanding of our Retail Products & how and why the business works.
The information provided to you will allow you to make an informed and qualified decision about your future.
By experiencing the entire system, if you choose to become involved, you will be able to teach these same simple steps to others.
Below in STEP 1, I have included a link to my overview website.
This will provide you with more than enough information about how you can change your life forever.
If you truly do have a high level of desire, then certainly get back to me after you have reviewed the information on the website.
STEP 1
Listen to the relevant audio to learn how to make money as a Polaris Media Group Independent Associate.
USA & CANADA
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AUSTRALIA
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EUROPE
http://www.audioacrobat.com/play/WCWR17t7
STEP 2 The Corporate Website
Visit my company website at http://www.polarismediagroup.com/freedomkiwis/
Two great sections to spend some time would be Products and about Polaris
This site is designed to get all of your questions answered about our company, our products and business opportunity.
Step 3: Articles of Interest
Click here to view the recent press release
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Polaris-Media-Group-1036676.html
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Polaris-Media-Group-1037985.html
Step 4: YouTube & Facebook
Visit Polaris Media Groups YouTube Site
http://www.youtube.com/user/PolarisMediaGroup
Visit Polaris Media Groups Facebook Site
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/PolarisMediaGroup?ref=ts
We look forward to your response after you have completed these steps.
I am looking for your Level of Interest on a Scale of 1 – 10 with 10 being the highest.
If yours sits at 7 or higher, then I'm very keen to have you on my team.
Make It A Great Day,
Wendy Clarricoats
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