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The Golden Key To Life: Focus and Commitment.
"The older I get the more wisdom I find in the ancient rule of taking first things first. A process which often reduces the most complex human problem to a manageable proportion." ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower
This week our focus is on the peace of mind that comes from knowing you have done your very best. If you have, day-by-day, achieved the best that is in you, what more is there?
That's right, nothing.
However, you owe it to your life to actually give your best—consistently.
You owe it to yourself, and everyone around you, to make absolutely certain that you are operating at peak performance... putting your God-given gifts and talents to their highest and best use.
Nothing less will guarantee the life you want for you, your friends and family. Yes, you owe your best to not just YOU, but everyone around you.
This Week's Lesson In Excellence...
If you want to produce better results this week, you can.
Learn to take highly focused actions based on your core priorities.
How? Easy!
Simply print off this TQ Lesson Plan, and take a few minutes each day to not only THINK about these ideas for action... but put these ideas into ACTION.
Then, take a moment each day to ANSWER the "Today's Question", and see how other people have responded as well.
This will give you specific guidance for living a life of RESULTS, not REGRETS!
By committing to this simple, yet highly effective daily regimen, you will take your performance to the level... not Someday... but now!
Focus On The Important... Not The Urgent...
To achieve your dreams... to maintain balance in the heat of the battle... to know that you have done the best you could given the circumstances you faced... requires you to focus on the important, and not be consumed by the urgent.
This is a major driver of success, both personally and professionally. It is not hard to focus, if you know what's important to you, and what's not.
Doing Your Best Today Means...
Focusing on First Things First.
Last week, I asked you to take a minute a WRITE out what you hope to accomplish next year. What will make you feel GREAT next year at this time, when you look back on the year that was?
Now I want you to explain to yourself WHY this is so IMPORTANT to you.
My Hopes For 2009...
FAMILY ___________________________________________________
Important Because______________________________________
FRIENDS __________________________________________________
Important Because______________________________________
YOURSELF ___________________________________________________
Important Because______________________________________
Look closely at what you have written down.
How are you going to move these hopes off this page and into your life? The simple answer: By constantly remaining focused on the important, and not permit life's urgencies to wear you down and wear you out.
Right now your list is only a list. It is a reflection of what you HOPE you will achieve.
Last week, I asked you to question the VALUE of this list... BEFORE you invest a year of your life pursuing it. Assuming you did this, I now want you to FOCUS.
Prioritize Factor 6a asks if you "prioritize your life by choosing what's most important rather than what's most urgent?"
Do you?
The simple fact is, when you prioritize your life, you determine where your time will produce the most rewarding and satisfying results.
Base these priorities on your personal list of values, goals and commitments. (If you don't have this written list, do your Mission workshop now.)
Urgency is a quality given to something requiring immediate attention -- regardless of its relative value.
You can spend years chasing down one urgency after another.
IMPORTANT: This offer applies to people who have registered in the last 30 days ONLY. Other free or discounted offers may still be available to you. Many Thanks, enjoy and prosper!
Or, you can focus on top priorities and ensure that what's most important to you actually shows up in your life.
By choosing priorities over urgencies, you stop reacting to circumstances and start creating a life of power, passion and purpose.
Factor 6A's CONTRIBUTION to your performance...
A high commitment to this Factor of your performance suggests that you prioritize your life based on things that mean the most to you. You consistently make the right choices between the urgent -- and what's most important. You apply your life's priorities to every situation -- from how you're going to spend the day -- to those crucial decisions that determine your future.
Sometimes, you choose to put what you value most on hold while responding to more demanding events. Yet, even then, you make sure time is not diverted so long that it does any permanent harm to your highest priorities. Custom lesson plan to improve this Factor...
"It is the mark of great people to treat trifles as trifles and important matters as important."
~ Doris Lessing
Factor 6A's COST to your success...
A lack of commitment suggests you are someone who can lose sight of what's most important. Your life is often not as satisfying as you would like.
Urgencies tend to rule your day, and it may feel like there's never enough time to do the things that are the most meaningful to you.
Long-term goals are consistently delayed, as you attend to more urgent demands in your life. You also tend to put off your favorite dreams indefinitely, while chasing down easier or more immediate payoffs.
The bottom line.
What happens when you FAIL to consistently do Factor 6A? Your goals die a slow, agonizing death from a lack of attention, focus and action.
Look at your list of hopes again. Are they forged of fire and passion resulting in a white-hot commitment? Or do they lack the purpose and the power to shift your innerdrive into overdrive?
Remaining FOCUSED on what's important, every single day, is part of doing your best...
When you are committed to your personal best—day in day out—you will live a life of abundance and accomplishment.
Uncommitted and unfocused equals a life that simply doesn't matter.
Remember, your family lives on the RESULTS you produce. Time measures you by the RESULTS you produce.
So, take action to produce better RESULTS. Do it today! What's holding you back? -- E.R. Haas, CEO
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The Key To Greater Success Is Now In Your Hands...
Take some time this week to think about the issues we raise and put the following Ideas For Action into ACTION.
This will not only help you achieve better RESULTS this week, but keep you on the path to achieving ALL your goals and aspirations.
Which, of course, is the whole point of this week's TQ Lesson Plan!
First, Review These Ideas For Action...
Learn how to "Stay Focused on What's Most Important."
The following Ideas for Action represent some of the best thinking on the planet regarding this subject.
They're designed to inspire and motivate you to actually do this factor a great deal more frequently.
Spend some time reading each one. Make sure you understand them. Visualize yourself doing them.
Keep in mind, however, that these ideas will remain ideas until you put them into action.
As You Begin Each New Task, What Goes Through Your Mind?
As you go through your daily tasks, keep in touch with your mission and goals. The most important things in your life should never be sacrificed to the less important.
Take a moment throughout the day to relate your mission and goals to each task you do. Don't let your journey obscure your destination.
Are You Ready To Design Your Day?
For any task to be a priority, it must have more importance than something else. Importance comes from your values, goals and commitments.
Design your day around achieving your primary goals.
How Willing Are You To Be Distracted?
You can be easily distracted when you do not have a purpose. To increase your focus, direct your time and energy through your filter of values, vision and mission.
To gain focus, ask yourself "what's the most important item I should tackle right now." Focus on that first.
Does This Really Matter?
The key is to know exactly what you want at any point in time. A lot of time and energy are wasted when you focus on things that don't really matter, and leave what's most dear to you unattended.
Give the gift of your attention to what's most dear to you -- today and every day.
Are You Doing Too Much?
A carefully chosen list of priorities acts to clear out the deadwood and debris that ordinarily clutter up your life. With clearly set priorities, you reaffirm what has meaning to you and eliminate what doesn't.
Invest your time in what's most rewarding to you. This is so important, it's worth repeating: DO WHAT'S MOST IMPORTANT -- let the rest take care of itself.
Did You Know That...
If you look at your life, exactly as it is right now, you will discover which priorities you are currently focusing on first.
At every moment your priorities are made visible by your decisions and your actions.
What's Your Joy Quotient Today?
Choose what gives you joy.
Fulfillment comes from accomplishing the important, not from surviving the urgent.
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Now, Answer These Integrating Questions...
How to incorporate these key ideas into your daily actions.
Understanding how this Factor drives your performance is key to improving it. Sometimes a small shift in perspective gives you a huge shift in power.
Print this page, take out your pen and invest a few moments to answer the following questions.
Do it now.
Each one is designed to shift your perspective, change your point of view, and to invite specific action.
"Point of view is worth 20 IQ points"
~ E. R. Haas
Power Up Questions:
If you don't consider your next task important, how did it get on your schedule?
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What's one area of your life that you would like to focus on more?
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What's the absolute, MOST important thing you can focus on right now?
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Insight Questions:
What have you been giving priority to in your life, and where has it been getting you?
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Doesn't one completed, important priority outweigh ten unimportant ones?
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When was the last time you felt totally focused and committed?
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What do your values, vision and mission say you should be doing next?
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Perspective Questions:
Are you satisfied with all you've been achieving?
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Have you ever noticed that how you spend your time is already a result of your pre-existing priorities?
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If your life isn't what you desire it to be, are you ready to establish a new set of priorities to make it so?
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Member Comments...
#96 by Roderick-87441 on 12/11 08:02 AM
It think your program does a great job of giving you a wake up call. It really points out holes in your life.
I have been listening to the tapes this past week and studied the entire day yesterday and have to admit, I am still not clear on a exact method you recommend to actually address the areas to improve on.
I started today not really knowing what to do first or how. There is so much info and so many little rabbit trails of thought its confusing to put it together to implement
I am not complaining but you gave me the opportunity to post a comment and it is what I thinking at the moment
Thanks,
Rod Powers
P.S.
A quick thought would be to have a custom action plan print out based your TQ colors.
This would be a print on that address each color. Which one to work first, then go to the next one etc.
You would have the entire action plan in front of you rather than trying to figure what to do with information overload.
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#97 by Roderick-87441 on 12/11 11:14 AM
Rod --
Thanks for bringing up a point that everyone is interested in: Where to start!
Actually, when we reviewed your Color Chart, we made specific written suggestions as to which Color to improve first and which resources to start with! (You may have missed this sheet in your package.)
As with each customer who orders a copy of The Power of TQ, we provide a written evaluation and a specific sequence for you to follow based on our analysis of your strengths and weaknesses.
Without telling tales out of school, I highly recommend that you take your Mission Color up to a 10, then get your Set Goals Color in the 8-9 range. When you do, you will have a strong sense of purpose and direction... together with the power to perform on purpose!
Thanks for letting us address this issue and please do let us know how you are progressing.
ER
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#98 by Eric-163 on 12/11 05:48 PM
Today's Question: How will I use my gift of time today?
I will spend the first 20 minutes of my day planning and prioritizing my long list of to be done's today!
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#99 by SYED-30377 on 12/12 01:42 AM
i would learn new things, meet new people,try to improve yesterday's performance. will never bow down in front of others if i am not mistaken. accept my shortcoming in order to improve in future if this gift of time continues to come on my way.
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#100 by Terri-88183 on 12/12 02:44 AM
This year has been a biggie in terms of having faith in a dream. I am a coach/trainer in the real estate field and my dream is to create an online program for affordable training everywhere. I have now met someone with an online training platform which I have licenced from them and I am in the process of building the training modules and working in a marketing plan for "selling" them to franchises and individual agents. Wish me luck! Terri
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#101 by Kristy-70996 on 12/12 05:19 AM
I will be a positive, kind, caring role model
as I help others achieve their goals and dreams
through creating a source of unstoppable wealth
through the wellness industry!
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#102 by Natasha-48978 on 12/12 07:05 AM
By not dwelling on the past mistakes but by making every second of the future count
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#103 by owusu-38207 on 12/12 07:20 AM
i have never have anything to say until i subscribe to the newsletters from TQ.COM
i now find it that there is more in life than what we see and those who will see the extra ordinary things are those who will never stop search
thanks for the wonderful thing you brought to my life.
thanks
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#104 by sanjay-88134 on 12/12 08:39 AM
live powerfuly every minute and every moment ...use time to exercise , meet people , practice medicine and relax
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#105 by sanjay-88134 on 12/12 09:55 AM
invest time in people , we build people and people build businesses....
time is inflexible ,ireversible gift it to your loved ones .....
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#106 by Denise-87613 on 12/12 11:14 AM
Today, I will work on a rush order for a customer.
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#107 by Clarissa-72750 on 12/12 11:41 AM
I will use my gift of time today by taking care of unfinished projects that are waiting for me - those things I do not finish because of spending time in the unimportant stuff.
When you spend money, you can earn it again later. Once you spend time, it's gone forever.
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#108 by Darci-85184 on 12/12 12:22 PM
Helping others in my office and decluttering my desk!
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#109 by Frank-66966 on 12/12 03:36 PM
What exactly do you mean? Could you give some EXAMPLES? I have read your columns daily since march of 2006, and I still can't figure out what to do. I have read "What Color Is Your Parachute" by Richard Bolles TWICE front to back every page, chapter, word, and that has not helped me either. I'm a 40 yr old man totally unhappy with life and with what I'm doing for a living. I'm not married, and not happy about that either. I was involved in a 2 year relationship with, who in which I thought would be my life partner. But that went sour also. I don't want to take much of your time on that issue, because its not what you are offering. However, you have an idea of how I feel. Thanks for reading. Could you please respond with some specific advice. Thank you.
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RE: #109 by Eric-163 on 12/09 09:11 AM
Frank --
The process is simple:
1. Test your TQ to see EXACTLY which area of your performance is holding you back...
2. If you score LESS than 70, this is your wake up call. I highly recommend you order the TQ Gold package and stop READING and start DESIGNING a future you want to live in...
3. If you score LESS than 10 on Mission -- start there. You are simply wasting the only life you have to live until you find the Natural Mission and Authentic Direction you so desperately need. Lack of Mission and Direction is the SOURCE of your frustration I read into your questions.
If you want to make a huge difference in your life -- starting right now -- read Success On Purpose, do ALL the exercises and complete the My Purpose My Life form in Chapter 5. See ThinkTQ.com/SOP
You will have exactly what you are looking for... the Starting Point for a life of Purpose-Driven Success.
Thanks
er
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#110 by roger-88006 on 12/12 04:39 PM
to study my goals, rewrite them, and take action
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#111 by Larry-58882 on 12/12 08:24 PM
I was dreaming over the weekend. That is what you have been asking us to do.
Boy did I come up with a hum-dinger!
As a City Manager, I am going to put our organization through the local government process to compete for the Malcolm Baldridge Award.
We are a small town of 5,000+ and a regional center. When I was hired 4 years ago, I said to the City Commission, "I would like us to be recognized as the best run small town in America." Now is the time to put legs under that thought.
Larry
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#112 by virginia-88191 on 12/12 08:27 PM
Today I used my time to make Al happy. I created three desserts, because he missed having something sweet to eat for several days now. Keeping Al happy is very important also. If he is unhappy, it doesn't matter how successful I am making money, I have failed.
I did accomplish something this evening..I received two stamps from Magic Kids, so I put them together, which was quite a chore. But I am that much closer to making money with Magic Kids.
The first thing this morning I canceled my AT&T telehone. It will be cut off tomorrow, when I will have the cable telephone installed. Today was not a total loss, thank goodness.
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#113 by Marsha-77701 on 12/12 10:17 PM
Paying close attention to my horses through out the year and saddle break them.
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#114 by Supernova-86086 on 12/13 02:00 AM
This is how I am spending my time today,
regreting the time I did not do what I should have done the last year, feeling bad about the day I will have to leave my work in the future for other co-op students and thinking about how I could not take a significant step toward making my dream come true
I know these are a complete waste of time, but I feel terrible
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#115 by craig-83521 on 12/13 05:36 AM
building my relationship with god he will provide the rest
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#116 by Eric-163 on 12/13 05:50 AM
What is MOST important to me?
My health and level of fitness, because if I don't have the physical and mental strength to achieve my goals, nothing else even has the chance of happening.
After 62 years, I finally get the connection between sweat and success!
ER
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#117 by virginia-88191 on 12/13 06:10 AM
Most important? That I be contented and as healthy as possible. And that my Significant Other also be as contented and healthy as possible. That is what I also want for my son, daughter and her family. Everything else, like success in my new business is gravy. I expect by the end of next year that I will have season tickets for the Pops concerts and tickets for whatever operas and plays I want to see. And also plane tickets to go see my daughter and son-in-law in Florida, and my brothers. That would add considerably to my contentment in life.
That is why I must apply myself and my time in establishing my business this next year, so it will continue to flow in years to come.
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#118 by Suzanne-81891 on 12/13 07:16 AM
My family and doing God's will for my life and ministry.
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#119 by Amin-86719 on 12/13 07:22 AM
My family, and their wish for me to become a successful individual in the future.
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#120 by April-82491 on 12/13 07:37 AM
Wow i can't answer this question!
ME is the most in mportant so is my bird my partner my art my music. my mother and father. my work! a clean house.. and having time is all important to me the MOST important to me!
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#121 by Mary Kate-52529 on 12/13 07:46 AM
My God, my family and being certain that both know how much I love them and how thankful I am to have them to complete my life.
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#122 by Naveen-88239 on 12/13 09:43 AM
my family & control over my life
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#123 by Mark-78237 on 12/13 09:47 AM
getting a job in my field.
surviving financially.
learning to enjoy being alone
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#124 by Kathryn-60824 on 12/13 10:04 AM
Family, Peace, Knowing my Purpose, Achieving What I'm suppose to be doing
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#125 by Kawika-65309 on 12/13 10:58 AM
Peace. Peace of Mind and Peace of Heart.
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#126 by Rick-88174 on 12/13 11:35 AM
My family and our security
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#127 by Andrea-87353 on 12/13 12:40 PM
Having a harmonious life for my family.
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#128 by troy-38348 on 12/14 04:22 AM
To work only 40hrs a week and spend every night with my family
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#129 by Kristy-70996 on 12/14 04:28 AM
Kevin retired from the teamsters at home working ma with me and the kids meeting all our needs and wants and helping many people change their lives with health and wealth!We are in a beautiful large contemporary log home over looking beautiful views of the mountains and water very close to golf and tennis with many dear friends around us!
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#130 by Gordon-74866 on 12/14 04:28 AM
Becoming a successful author and motivational speaker.
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#131 by sue-27672 on 12/14 05:41 AM
To have financial security,a clean, peaceful and functioning home,living a macrobiotic lifestyle with my family in a home where I can live with and have a loving and strong relationship with all my animals and work with my animals daily!
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#132 by Eric-163 on 12/14 05:43 AM
What is my most beautiful dream?
My dream is that people will stop struggling so hard to just get by, and find the peace of mind that comes from doing their very best -- using their God-given talents fully -- to live what's truly important to them.
People would not only get along, but help one another get ahead.
Why must this be just a dream?
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#133 by Ryan-88353 on 12/14 08:00 AM
To spend 1 additional hour everyday with my kids!
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#134 by Pushpa-64941 on 12/14 08:08 AM
Dont you people think that your workshops are too costly. They are very costly for me at least. In india nobody will buy your product.I really want to go through your programs,but your workshop cds are so costly that i cant afford to buy even one of them as i am a student. I am in a very critical situation. My performance is going down day by day. I am not able to improve it anyhow. I am in very bad situation. As i am not able to improve so i am thinking to commit suicide...
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RE: #134 by Tammie-101454 on 12/10 08:50 AM
Dear Pushpa:
I am sorry that you are feeling this way. I understand the cost of the program and I have never bought anything. I have learned by taking the TQ test and going through the questions again and thinking of ways I can improve. I read these posts and every time someone posts something interesting I make notes in my computer. I have learned so much here and it hasn't cost me a dime. Please don't become discouraged. Any tiny tiny step forward is better than none at all. For example, I am working toward getting a Certified Nurses Aide certificate. I have passed my final exam with a 94%. I still have to do my skills which is the hardest and most frightening part, then I need to take the state test. I am only 1/3 of the way there, but I am 1/3 closer than I was. Even a 1/3 counts. What is holding you back from improving? Perhaps the people here might have some suggestions for you. I wish you the best, keep pushing! I watched the Today show and the lady lost about 200 pounds and when asked how she did it she said I kept trying and kept trying and kept trying... don't give up.
Tammie
report this comment RE: #134 by Amy-112842 on 12/11 08:52 AM
Pushpa- I've not used any of the workshops. I took the TQ test and I read my TQ every day. I have a printout of the download "You Become Unstoppable When You Are..." posted by my desk at work and I put sticky notes under the three key words in "Today's Lesson". When I feel unfocused or distracted, I simply look at those three words and I get back on track. I also remember what my Life Mission is: To share the gifts God has given me, especially my love for all humankind. I don't know if you are Buddhist, Christian, Hindi, Muslim, or some other religion. My mantra is: "Be still and know that I am God". This is how I follow the Path.You are unique and there isn't anyone else like you in the entire history of the World and there never will be. May you find your Path and follow it! Rani
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#135 by sanjay-88134 on 12/14 08:21 AM
live life to the fullest ,enjoy each and every moment spend time with near and dear ones
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#136 by Lauri-71287 on 12/14 08:25 AM
Constructively and methodically.
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#137 by Jim-79876 on 12/14 08:49 AM
Living in Panama in a beautiful home overlooking the ocean, flying my own Aero Commander, and driving a Black Nissan Patrol. I also own a home in Tucson, I have no debts, and drive a Rousch Mustang Convertible or a Mustang Cobra Convertible. My bank account is full of eight figures tax free and I am free to travel whenever and wherever I want. My weight is a svelte 175 pounds and I am perfectly healthy.
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#138 by Daniel-58916 on 12/14 09:58 AM
A viberant and powerful church of 200+ that is unbound and worships in total joy and freedom.
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#139 by Xuling-88201 on 12/14 11:07 AM
2007 will be a year of financial stability and honor. I don't want to live in restrictions any more; instead, I want to be dedicated to a career that gives me honor, respect, and financial abundance.
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#141 by Irene-78667 on 12/14 03:58 PM
This is to Frank-66966 (and to Pushpa - 64941 in India, this will work for you too, all gods are one God - Indra, Yahweh, Buddah, Allah..).
It is a response to a similiar dilemma answered by our minister and I do not think he will mind me posting his response here. I know you may not be religious, but I was not either when I tried a similiar exercise and it changed my life - I hope you will give it a shot:
"Well I'm going to offer a suggestion, but to do so I need to break one last preaching rule - 'Don't tell a story about yourself.' But it's a true story, and it marked a very important change in my life. And I do believe that personal testimony is a powerful way for us to discover what God is doing in our collective life as the body of Christ.
"I was a junior in college. It was spring time. I had a girlfriend of one year. I had been playing music in the same band for four years. I was going to Jerusalem to study for the summer. And I was surrounded by lots of family and friends. Life was great. Until one day, I received a phone call from a high school friend. He informed me that he was engaged. Instead of congratulating him, I found myself really angry with this news. You see, I knew that my friend had had all sorts of troubles with his girlfriend over the years. They were contantly on again, off again. So I thought he was making an impulsive, bad decision.
"But when I challenged him over the phone, he said, 'No, I'm sure this is the right thing and I'll tell you why. I've never really given everything up to God. So I took a half hour one afternoon to pray, and went through the list of everything in my life I could think of, and I gave it to God. You should try it.' I was still angry, and not at all satisfied with his answer. But a few days later I took him up on his offer. I went into my bedroom, closed the door, and my eyes, and gave everything I could think of back to God.
"Within one week of that prayer, my girlfriend and I split up, the band I played in quit altogether after four years, and I contracted a bad case of mono; so my trip to Israel was cancelled. I found myself alone and sick in bed for the entire summer.
"I offered it all up to God...
...and He took it.
"He gave me a couple of things in return though. He showed me that I was afraid of being alone - and there is a difference between loneliness and solitude. He showed me that he was real, and never left me alone. He also brought me together that summer with the woman I would eventually marry. I would go so far as to say that God planted in me that summer, the seeds that eventually flowered into my call to the priesthood, and the privilege of serving Christ here at St. Michael's today.
"So I commend to you this exercise. Take 30 minutes this week and pray through all that you have and all that you are, and give it up to God. After all, there's really nothing to lose. It's all God's anyway. And who knows, maybe He wants some of it back."
-Sermon - Fr. Doran, St. Michael's-by-the-Sea,
Carlsbad, CA
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#142 by Daniel-71860 on 12/14 07:33 PM
My daughters in homes I have bought for them.With businesses of their own.
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#143 by Robert-20035 on 12/14 07:42 PM
Complete spiritual harmony...financial independence and filling my days with fufilling and rewarding experiences.
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#144 by virginia-88191 on 12/14 08:13 PM
Most beautiful dream......being able to attend every play, concert and opera that I might want to....dressed elegantly.
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#145 by sanjay-88134 on 12/15 04:39 AM
i will find rt kind of people who r focused and like minded people ...people with vision and purpose in their life .
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#146 by Kristy-70996 on 12/15 05:01 AM
I have found them, my family and my Market America team of fast track builders.
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#147 by Solomon-57643 on 12/15 06:28 AM
Myself
I will be my own partner
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#148 by Ellen-79742 on 12/15 07:42 AM
I know my husband will be there to help me achieve my dreams and my kids. I have a few close friends that are always there for me and they will be there as I achieve my dreams as well.
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#149 by Jim-79876 on 12/15 08:35 AM
John Lavenia on my LLI business. Brad Lutgen to aid me with setting up different web sites and ad contacts. My son to show me other alternatives using the internet. Bill Hindelange to aid me in gettng a new business started in
Asia. Latin American Cupid to help me to find the right women to share this all with. Van Mueller to aid me with the use of the money in my account so that I can get financial aid in gettng my businesses off the ground.
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#150 by Molly-86601 on 12/15 09:00 AM
I'm getting myself a coach for 2007. I've put aside the money and I'm ready to play full on.
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#151 by Eric-163 on 12/15 09:03 AM
Who will help achieve my dreams?
Specifically, Jan, Kent and Michael -- as they are so intertwined into what I do daily. They are indispensable to me, and I to them.
All of Team TQ, as their success determines my success.
Finally, the Power of the Almighty, as most of my dreams and goals are mighty large. No way for me to "live large" without the divine hand of God pushing and pulling me towards the life of my dreams!
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#152 by Eric-163 on 12/16 05:34 AM
Interesting question! Do I fear success?
No, I embrace the possibilities and potentialities with open arms, hoping, dreaming and praying for success each and every day.
I know that if I simply take the right actions, in the right way, for the right reasons, at the right time... I will be successful. Nothing to fear there.
My only fear is ignorance. There is nothing more frightening than ignorance in action!
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#153 by LYNN-82189 on 12/16 07:48 AM
I think I do. I believe that might be the reason I have all the extra weight I have because then I can use that as my excuse for failure. I know it doesn't make sense but I believe there is something to it. I think becasue I have been trying for so many years to conquer this and failed I think ,or should I say know, i hate rejection, so I'll create my own. Make any sense?
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RE: #153 by John-49048 on 12/12 02:52 PM
You know Lynn - it does make sense - soooooooooo if you really want to lose weight-
eat a lot of fiber ( high fiber ) cereal in morn - lots of it - no taste but it will fill you up and give you motvation to lose - Use my " Swamp mix " drink - lots of veggies in a blender - mix in milk (yes milk ) add a flavor of strawberry add some french vanilla Ensure and blend it all - drink it down in fell swoop - you can doit - and you will be on the way to significant weight loss - it is a start - get creative with the drinks and enjoy as much as possible at the start - it will grow on you - do my " power mix ' with fruits and blend a lot of fruits the same way - this is desert = Lynn - this works and it takes about 6 months to really start enjoying it - you will start to need it in a short while - gung hooo - whoo ra - US Marine Corps !!!!!!!! I am down from 200 to 170 and I was discharged from the Corps in '68 at 187 after Vietnam and have hit 170 - doit Drill Instructor DOIT NOW - Good luck Lynn - Good luck- best - John Rhodes -
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#154 by LYNN-82189 on 12/16 08:01 AM
I would like to thank Irene. So many times I get sidetraked thinking I have to fix everything and forget I can fix nothing. I will spend time today remembering where all strength comes from and giving all to God. I surrender all.
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#155 by virginia-88191 on 12/16 08:22 AM
I don't have to find anyone...I have my beloved Al. While he is so down to earth and not given to dreaming....he is always here to help me in any way he can..No woman can ask for more thatn that.
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#156 by BLAKE-46502 on 12/16 08:24 AM
IT SEEMS TO BE A ROADBLOCK I HAVE MET MORE THAN ONCE, GETTING THERE AND LOOSING IT.THEN SOMETIMES I REALY WONDERED, IF IT WAS REALLY WHAT I WANTED...
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#157 by Xuling-88201 on 12/16 10:57 AM
Everybody will look up to me and I can't handle the attention.
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#158 by Paralee-87577 on 12/16 11:00 AM
I think it is a comfort zone issue. I have a false sense of accomplishing by just getting by.
If I were to succeed and accomplish and do what I am called to do/ my purpose in life, then I would have to let go of this life of struggle. Which I have become very good at and safe with.
Maybe, SETTING GOALS will break me of this.
If not, then WHAT !!
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#159 by Kris-88490 on 12/16 01:31 PM
No, but my inate fear of failure sometimes slows me down.
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#160 by Diane-41112 on 12/16 06:10 PM
YES! It seems no matter how much talent, education, experience and skills I have achieved over many years, I fall short of the financial success that should come with all of it. I have worked hard, and suffered burnout more than once with nothing to show for it. I've come to think it's just not worth it. My dilemma is--I also have a fear of failure. So what do I do?
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#161 by JAMES-71788 on 12/16 06:58 PM
no, i have become lazy
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#162 by Jennifer-88486 on 12/17 01:03 AM
Yes
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#163 by Vashi-88642 on 12/17 06:24 AM
Failure is an illusion that very much falls within the realm of becoming a reality the more we shift our steadfast focus and perspective from our objectives that are envisioning a confident and constructive set of results.
Henceforth, the root cause or fear of failure should not instill any lack of confidence but this should very much become an strong foundation of continual success since strength is embedded in each and every facet of Life.
All that has to be done is to draw on this precious strength and vision that is always inspiring each one of us to achieve excellence in each and every one of endeavor for the Benefit, Progress and Prosperity of Our Families, Our Friends, Our Countries, Our Beautiful Universe, The World where we have been provided tremendous opportunities to Excel towards Excellence.
Even the remotest thought of failure should not prevail amongst the corridors of one's mind, since it is the single thought that gradually augments and increments its proportion to envelop the corridors of the platform of the mind with doubts and hesitation, thereby providing a lack of concentration and pivotal focus on the promising objectives which are awaiting us to recognize and ignite the sparkling radiance of the gift of awareness that each one of us are tremendously fortunate and have been bestowed with an accolade of opportunities and benefits, "Each and Every Moment".
To summarize the above, it could be repeatedly said that, "Life is a Miracle", Each Moment is a Miracle, Life is continually rewarding us for the constructive steps that we take towards bringing Benefit, Progress and Prosperity for the Mutual Benefit of this Wonderful Universe, for each and and every Person all across this Wonderful Paradise, The World.
Always exercise, Prudent Acumen and Due Diligence, Plan each Step, Organize Methodically, Strategically, Prioritize and Maintain the Important Focus on Success.
Always exercise, Prudent Acumen and Due Diligence, Plan each Step, Organize Methodically every endeavor whilst thinking with a broader perspective that consistently encompasses the Benefit, Progress and Prosperity for this Wonderful Universe consistently.
With reference to the question, the very phrase 'inate' and the phrase 'fear' are two aspects of an element of 'inherent' and 'fear representing an element of lacking'.
To address the above two phrases, the aspect associated with 'inate' and 'inherent' is that none of us have been pre conditioned or provided with the above aspects, but rather false expectations against objective reality might create illusive detours which are self created or developed due to pursuing an shortcut or quick fix method of reaching one's objectives. Every aspect of Life has to be naturally evaluated with careful consideration to ensure that it takes into consideration the Benefit, Progress and Prosperity for those around us, for once we contemplate and implement each action towards the mutual benefit of those around us and for this Wonderful Universe, we bring about and create immense Happiness that dispels the ignorance associated with the terms 'inate' and 'fear'.
'Failure' by itself teaches us not to repeat our mistakes and to learn carefully from each occurrence / event / incident but cautions us not to take steps that could jeopardize the interest of ourselves and those around us. Taking irrational steps without careful consideration or speculating / gambling away the precious assets and moments of this Wonderful Life carelessly and negligently could lead to an repeated set of results that might prove to be in favorable and undesirable.
Henceforth, always look to the sparkling and radiating virtue of "Confidence" and "Success" that each and every one of us have been bestowed with. Look within one's own self and recognize / become aware of the tremendous potential and leverage the core competencies of each moment constructively time and again to ensure that this brings along with it, "Benefit, Progress, Prosperity, Harmony and Success" all across this Wonderful Universe.
Learn to share and contribute each one of our efforts / our endeavors towards complimenting it towards the Benefit, Progress and Prosperity of All People / for All Countries across this Wonderful Universe Always.
There is and There are several factors that have to be carefully considered and due diligence / prudent acumen and caution must be exercised and very carefully implemented to ensure that the inate fear of failure is met and tackled with an strategic and constructive approach.
Where necessary, seek guidance and re think, in fact at each and every step of every "Think Carefully and Act", Weigh the Consequence - the Repercussive Ramifications and the Price for Failure since there is a price for Failure and consequences associated with it"
May 2007 and all the Wonderful Years Ahead infinitely bring along with it / them Greater Confidence, Greater Benefit, Greater Happiness, Greater Vision, Greater Perspectives, Greater Knowledge and Awareness, Greater Understanding Amongst People and Countries all across This Beautiful Universe, Greater Progress and Greater Prosperity for All People and All Countries across this Beautiful Universe, this Wonderful World.
With Best Wishes & Kind Regards,
Chandi
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#165 by Eric-163 on 12/17 07:57 AM
Do I have an inate fear of failure? Yes and no.
Fear is a powerful motivator. The fear of failure for some is an awsome motivator... and for others... causes them to dead stop in the face of fear.
Personally, when I identify my fears, name them and see them for what they are, I find that they are usually -- but not always -- much smaller than my power to handle them.
So, no, I do not fear fear itself, that of success OR failure.
However, I like Chandi, try to open my perspective in the face of whatever fear I perceive to be greater than my power to prevail over it.
Thus, fear doesn't stop me -- ever.
I find the appropriate action, and take it.
The fear goes away in direct proportion to the quality of my action. Usually, instantly!
Which proves the point that any POSITIVE action will overcome -- indeed transform -- a big NEGATIVE such as fear, into a POSITIVE, giving you more power. Again, instantly.
With one less negative, and one more positive, I now have more power to plow through the circumstance that caused my fear in the first place: lack of money, skills, resources, time, etc.
Identify your fears. Then act inspite of them. Other than physical danger, most are mere figments of our imagination anyway.
This simple prescription has "rescued" me from the jaws of fear, indecision and doubt quite literally a million times over my career.
ER
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#167 by Lori-76995 on 12/17 09:23 AM
I believe everyone does at some point in thier lives, ..but the key is to not let failure enter your mind as a reality. If you know in your mind that failure is not an option, then it will not ever be a fear of anything less than success. Success must be the only option allowed in your life. What you believe in your core values is what is the driving point to all your success, or failure. If you do not believe in failure then there is no way you should ever fear it. Like the old saying goes, " THere is nothing to fear but fear itself."
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#168 by Albert-78429 on 12/17 11:29 AM
Well I think this may be true, why haven't I taken the action on things I know needs to be done within my company so to grow it into what I think and imagine. I fear what success might bring and I have only been there in my mind, I haave not experienced it on the phsyical plane yet. Maybe I should back off on imagining and picturing success and focus on my action so to bring the image or definite chief aim into this physical world. Why would I fear what I don't have in my environment? I only possess it virtually. Fear is natural, it is there to protect you when you were a child. As an adult it is there to help you reason and think about dangers, but people continue to allow this fear to penetrate them, now that they are adults. We have the power to control our fears and use it as a call to produce the nesssary action to bring whats inside our head out into this physical plane. This is what I think, but is this correct thinking for this type of society that we are in.
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#169 by Joyce-38038 on 12/17 02:33 PM
No, I trust the fact that I have God watching my back. If I put forth the effort, I will succeed. Your program is helping me stay focused.
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#170 by Joyce-38038 on 12/17 02:33 PM
No, I trust the fact that I have God watching my back. If I put forth the effort, I will succeed. Your program is helping me stay focused.
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#173 by Brenda-81680 on 12/17 06:38 PM
Yes I do. I do all that is required to do of me. I do talk to people about my business. I attend all of the events and I do what is required. I am just not secure in my ability to lead others. But when it comes to following up with people or calling them about the opportunity. I procrastinate. Even though I am excited about the opportunity and product.
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#175 by Chief K.Masimba-83553 on 12/18 03:26 AM
My most beautiful dream is to write children's books and to be able to publish and to play basketball, read and travel, and be with nature, and try something new, like playing guitar.
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#188 by sanjay-88134 on 12/18 10:15 PM
no
i had it previously but have overcome it
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#212 by DJ-77117 on 12/20 08:48 AM
Yes! Yes! Yes!
I just can't seem to get past that fear of not being perfect the first time around.
And, I'm also afraid of success and the unknown responsibility of achieving success.
...no wonder I'm stuck!
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#227 by Isabelle-46899 on 12/20 08:17 PM
I do not have a fear of failure.
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#247 by virginia-88191 on 12/22 08:49 PM
Yes.....but the only way to conquer fear is to move stright through it. And each time you do it, you realize how smart and strong you really are. Faith in God makes it much easier.
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#295 by cammy-81872 on 12/27 11:41 AM
No I don't think I have an inate fear of failure. I do have a sense of urency. I feel that I always have something more that I should be doing. Sometimes I am able to feel on top of some of my games. I haven't come to the point that I feel all cought up with everything. Maybe I never will. There is always something new that I must do. I am making steps toward my goals, and that gives me a sense of accomplishment.
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#1649 by Denise-87613 on 08/16 08:57 PM
Well, I am finally on the right track, albeit late in the year - but I feel like I'll accomplish what I set out to do.
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#2573 by Dave-103628 on 12/10 04:45 AM
I want to have the ability to do what I want and when I want to do it. Financial Freedom. I want a dream home on the water with a dock and a 45' sailboat on Marylands' Eastern Shore.
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#2574 by John-49048 on 12/10 07:22 AM
Aha !!! WOW - i WANT TO DO SO MUCH - I AM OVERWHELMED BY THE POSSIBILITIES !!!!!! I really am - - there is so much to do and have fun with - travel - sights - places to go - people to see - monuments to see- history to read - wood to cut - things to do - yards to rake - wood to burn for heat - wood to cut for burning - things to repair and maintain - woods to walk - lakes to swim in - athletic games to go to- games to play - raquetball games to play - friends to have and nuture = places to go - Universities to visit - libraries to read in - capitol bldgs to visit = WOW !!!!!!!!!!!! it is a fun life to live - be simple - eat simple - play simple - ?? &^%$ I am overwhelmed by all the great things to do with this life - HELP !!!!!!! I love you all and thanks for being there for me - _ John Rhodes - P.S. is anybody out there from Platoon 156 Parris Island US Marine Corps Boot Camp 1965 ( summer ) late July '65 to October ' 65 ?? if so get back to me at - rhodes350@comcast.net = It's me Private " scum bag " Rhodes - I was the platoon Guidon and DI Schadd - DI Jones - Di Collins - and DI Granto were our Drill Instructors - semper fi = John Rhodes
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RE: #2574 by John-49048 on 12/10 07:40 AM
Heck !! I am still here and musing to myself - what the hey ! heck - I am cleaning up my language - I only curse when I am playing games( raquetball ) and I am cleaning it all up !! That is my short and long term goal for the day - that is enuf BUT I do have to help carol and kate today - car for Carol and mailings for Kate - Heck - I am going to help today - thanks TQ - Love John R
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#2578 by Maureen-84815 on 12/10 01:24 PM
I will use the mantra of "It Is Possible" today to turn around my negative thinking. Years of negativity have ravaged my brain so I rarely think positively. It is time I changed for sure. I feel I have wasted my life!
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RE: #2578 by John-49048 on 12/14 07:39 AM
Hi Maureen - wow - we are all alike for sure
the negative keeps festering in the brain---
It is soooooooooooooooo hard to excise it
I will write more back later
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#2579 by SPS Chauhan-104464 on 12/11 01:57 AM
I will focus and do what's important rather than what's urgent.
Chauhan
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#2580 by Dave-103628 on 12/11 04:31 AM
WOW that question hit me like a brick! I will use my 1440 for all they are worth! I'll get some things off my plate that have been lingering and move myself forward with production and new knowledge. It's a new day and it's MY NEW DAY and it's full of blessings!
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#2581 by Kathleen-119704 on 12/11 06:59 AM
I will straighten the house to an organized one. I will work on my license renewal material. I will mail my Christmas cards and finish my business plan for 2008.
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#2582 by Thomas-76390 on 12/11 07:44 AM
I want to be a great motivational speaker; My problem is me. People tell me I have a great speaking voice; When I meet people for the first time I am often asked if I am on radio, or I have a voice like Lou Ralls; Or, I bet you do a lot of speaking. Etc. I just can't seem to get started. I read all the right books, attend all the right seminars and workshops, join all the right networks (NSA, Toastmasters, ASTD, ISN) but I just can't get started past there.
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#2584 by Bob-17127 on 12/11 10:19 AM
I will use my gift of time to review my mission statement, my values, roles, goals, and plan of action. I will concentract on getting things done at home since I am off today, but I will work on things that I have been puttng off.
Bob
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#2585 by Elke-119688 on 12/12 02:49 AM
love health and wealth
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#2586 by Elke-119688 on 12/12 03:21 AM
first things first
healthy balance of duty and fun
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#2587 by Dave-103628 on 12/12 05:15 AM
What is most important to me? My health, my family, my own mental attitude, my freedom... I could go on and on, but I think if I had to say it in a word it would be my BALANCE. That comes with an assumption that I am operating at peak personal performance with all my colors burning brightly and in congruence! I think when I am at that point I will be at peak BALANCE in my life. It's ongoing and forever improving. FAMILY, HEALTH, CAREER, SPIRITUAL, FINANCIAL. I think you must have all of these in order and in congruence to FUNd your life!
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RE: #2587 by Eric-163 on 12/12 06:54 AM
Indeed!
At that point, you will have High Expectations -- with goals, plans and aspirations that are directly linked to what you VALUE most -- coupled with Brilliant Execution -- the raw POWER to achieve the life of your dreams.
It is High TQ Performance that yields BALANCE in your life... which leads to the whole point of living. Just 3 words actually: Happiness... Satisfaction... and Significance.
If you are happy each day... genuinely satisfied with the results you produced, knowing that you have done the BEST that you could, you will earn the third word: Significance. Your life will have mattered... it was important... YOU were important... you left a living legacy to the future.
Indeed, operating with High TQ Performance is the key to the life you so perfectly described above!
Yes, success comes down to this simple advice:
Expect More
Execute Better
Thanks
er
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#2590 by SPS Chauhan-104464 on 12/13 12:00 AM
Great Life, Satisfying Career and Lots of Fun
SPS Chauhan
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#2591 by Ratnesh-113077 on 12/13 02:02 AM
Definitely i am not going to use the time thinking about what shall i do and how to utilize my time.
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#2592 by Dave-103628 on 12/13 05:40 AM
I would have to say my most Beautiful Dream is to be able to make a difference for World Peace and Harmony. That sounds like a huge, and maybe impossible task, but I know it is within me. It is a dream for now...
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#2593 by Patricia-119718 on 12/13 02:11 PM
My selling goals.
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#2594 by Mark-57684 on 12/13 07:14 PM
To be flying, or sailing.
To be wind driven.
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#2595 by scott-111408 on 12/14 05:18 AM
friends family doctor chiropractor myself. any one that will support my goals
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#2596 by John-49048 on 12/14 06:49 AM
hell - it is me !!!!!!!!! memememememememememememe
the person to help me achieve my dreams - which are to
retire to a WARM DRY CLIMATE WHEN I AM READY
OK ??? right now I am happier than a clam at high tide --
right here right now - thank you - John R
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#2597 by Amanda-51494 on 12/14 06:51 AM
I have found someone to stay on me to achieve my dreams. I have not found anyone to help. I am always the one to help and encourage others. When I need it I am getting it for myself. Right now TQ is the one to help me and the power that is within myself. I am always touching my dream, however if someone ask me for help I seem to put their needs in front of my dreams. I enjoy the feeling of helping and kick myself because I have no time to work on my dreams. I will make time to work on them every day. I will continue to read my TQ, because TQ helps me to stay focused and committed. With 18 days left in this year, I have no time to waste. Thank you for your help TQ.
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RE: #2597 by Clarissa-72750 on 12/14 11:21 AM
Hi Amanda!
You and I are similar - I am always putting others and their needs before myself. I am also allowing others to tell me that I can NEVER achieve the big visions I have for my life. You have the right attitude! Make time for YOUR dreams and goals every day. No one else will. You are definitely worth it!
God Bless, and Merry Christmas! Keep dreaming BIG! :)
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#2600 by Clara-118670 on 12/14 10:33 PM
My most beautiful dream is to become the best Meditation Coach, Personal Awareness Coach, and the best Entrepreneurial Coach available. To extend my dream is to be the catalyst for helping individuals be all they were created to be,-and live life on their terms.
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#2601 by scott-111408 on 12/15 04:29 AM
some times when i know their is a bigger chalenge coming next.
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#2603 by Maureen-116672 on 12/15 07:44 AM
What a wonderful question!
Most believe in fear of failure due to lack of experience,self doubt or low self esteem. If I become successful, I must take responsibility for what I did well. That means no excuses
about lack of resources,talent ,support
etc. In the process,one would have to
make some potentially painful life altering decisions.
Those decisions could blow the roof off of some long held personal myths. WOW!!
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#2605 by Elke-119688 on 12/15 11:36 AM
yes, I do think so, cause I hesitate a lot and focus on the unimportant
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#2606 by Naveen-88239 on 12/15 11:44 PM
I think in todays world everyone need godfather, the growth of individual who does not ahve god father is limited.
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#2608 by Dave-103628 on 12/16 04:36 AM
I think deep down there might be a fear of the responsibility that goes WITH success although I KNOW that it takes going outside of my comfort zones continuously to be successful. Somewhere I heard that comfort zones are plush lined coffins. That's NOT where I want to be.
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#2609 by Dianne-47952 on 12/16 09:48 AM
Yes. Even though I do try to set goals and make them a reality, I seem to have difficulty in visualizing the goal as already happening.
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#2611 by helen-95255 on 12/16 08:50 PM
It is Sunday, God make us to rest for the 7th day. I choose to go shpping with my family which I feel so good that I haven't shopping with them for so long....
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#2621 by Lauri-71287 on 12/17 11:55 AM
I think I have an innate desire to fail. I push everything to the last minute. I can do everything and then refuse to do the last piece that will complete an issue but really believe I want and deserve success. How is that? I don't understand.
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RE: #2621 by Tammie-101454 on 12/17 02:50 PM
It is the great start and easily tire syndrome. I have the same problem so I have learned to try to anticipate what things I need to complete the task, but it always seems that I forget something or something else happens. I can leave 15 min. early and I will still be late. I think it just takes me longer to do something than other people. I am the one who is always lagging behind and I get upset with myself because I don't understand why I can't do it as fast or as well as someone else. There has got to be some sort of pill or something that will make me "normal". I know people do things at different speeds, but mine is never fast. I feel that I don't deserve success because than I would be above someone else. I hate people who think they are better than anyone else, yet I always think everyone else is better than me. In my mind I realize we are all equal. We just have different talents. But in my heart I wish I had more talents and still believe that because I am not financially independent that I will not be a success. It doesn't matter that I have other good points, just that I am forcing other people to help take care of me and my family. Then I have the problem of helping others before myself like some other people here. If I don't help, I feel like I am being selfish. It has just occurred to me that sometimes the people I help are being selfish with my time, energy, and money. I should be able to help only when I am able and I wish they would understand if I can't. It's not all their fault, I just learn to say the word "NO" and mean it and tell them that I will say "YES" another time.
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#2622 by DJ-77117 on 12/17 01:02 PM
Yes!
...and WHY?
I just don't know how to shake it.
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#2637 by Denise-87613 on 12/18 06:01 PM
I am focusing on finding a well-paying job so that I can fund my business the way it should be.
For now, although the dream of having my own business is still there, the funds simply aren't, so I am getting real and focusing on getting back to what I really need to be doing, which is becoming less dependent on others, and more dependent on myself.
I believe going back to work will help me focus on being better able to look at my business objectively, and I will be able to work on building it slowly, rather than foolishly hoping it would take off all at once.
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#2638 by Denise-87613 on 12/18 06:26 PM
I see so many obese people struggle with their weight, and as I am in college, and learning what the body requires to be healthy, I believe that I could help by studying nutrition and becoming a motivational speaker and coach, and developing DVDs to teach people how to prepare healthy meals. I believe this would be the best gift I could give of myself.
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#2652 by Helena-107920 on 12/19 09:04 PM
What does inate mean? I am a little afraid of sucess when it has not happened to me in a while, because the nice feeling that follows is unfamilliar, but if it happens repetitively, I become used to it, and it becomes a really good feeling.
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#2698 by Bev.-123584 on 12/26 08:02 AM
Honestly...No. I do not fear success only some of the virables and challenges that leads to it.
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#2760 by Carolina-33728 on 01/01 10:38 AM
Yes
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#4637 by simona-134224 on 12/08 08:53 AM
$100,000 in the next 6 weeks.
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RE: #4637 by simona-134224 on 12/08 09:01 AM
Sorry, my mistake. I wrote weeks, but what I meant was: $100,000 in the next 6 months.
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#4639 by carmel-148457 on 12/08 09:34 AM
LOVE TO HAVE MY OWN BUSINESS HELPING PEOPLE TO GET ORGANIZED IN THEIR LIFE AND HAVE BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS AS I BELEIVE THAT WHEN EVERYTHING IS ORGANISED AND LOOKS AND FEELS GOOD AROUND YOU, WE WILL ALL BE NICER PEOPLE AND THE BEST WILL BE BROUGHT OUT IN EVERYONE OF US
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#4640 by CRAIG-168484 on 12/08 09:40 AM
Help my brother Al promote to Manager by Dec.30th
Help C.G. (Diana) get two new Reps. by Dec. 17th
Work my business to promote myself to Director by December 31st~
Earn First Expansion Bonus of $500.00
Start Juliana's Business in January 2009
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#4641 by Alfred-167230 on 12/08 10:13 AM
I am dying to write a book on health and the prevention of disease.
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#4645 by Glen-101638 on 12/09 05:39 AM
My couch is my gift of time today. I will enjoy it and dive deep into it.
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#4646 by Rod-170792 on 12/09 05:52 AM
christmas is close i will move quickly along with several small jobs to completion remove clutter
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#4647 by lucy-68565 on 12/09 06:24 AM
Double time when it comes to full spectrum success. I admit tv was one of my time wasters. We all have the same 24 hours to waste or invest. Develop and grow.
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#4648 by Thomas-76390 on 12/09 07:18 AM
I will learn the IbuzzPro system of recruiting and work at least one to two hours a day building my business. I will further determine my purpose once and for all if it is speaking and training. If that is the case, I will work on my signature speech and focus in one or two areas.
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#4649 by Lori-169798 on 12/09 09:38 AM
I will care for my body & mind; having gotten up early enough to do a routine of exercises that my body is grateful for; spent some time drumming on my djembe along with a CD I had playing on the stereo. I then packed good nutritious food to take along to the office, which makes my mouth water just thinking about it. As I work through my day I will prioritize my tasks & do what is most important 1st, yet be willing to adjust the prioritization order when necessary. I open to thoughts of gratitude every day & throughout the day...it is as easy as walking down the hallway & opening to any thought of gratitude in that moment of time (I am healthy, I love who I am & have become - so in turn I can sincerely love others). I will use my time today to do a kindness for another with no want or need of anything in return, yet my knowing that I can sincerely share I guess is my return...hmmm. A goal I have for each & every day of my existance in this human form is to live through the day with leaving the world a better place than when I awoke in the morning. I will spend some time this day in reading something good for my mind & soul. I will also spend time today in being totally present in my relationships with others to remain open to hear what they need to share & try to dwell in the expansive emotions instead of the contractive ones. I thank Source Creator for my existance here in this time line.
Love, Light & Blessings, Lori
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#4650 by Ramona-167253 on 12/09 02:49 PM
Wisely.
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#4651 by Morgan-171989 on 12/10 06:20 AM
Most important is creating a life worth living. To make lots of money, to be a leader in my field, the have a beautiful place to live and companions to do things with....theatre, travel. To see my family more often, to have a private trainer again, to give to people who need help. To be in the world with
joy and abundance.
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#4652 by simona-134224 on 12/10 11:15 AM
Success in business.
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#4653 by george-170292 on 12/10 01:37 PM
my school grades are important to me. I take pride in being a good student. My friends are also very important to me. Without them, I don't know where'd I'd be. They help me through hard times and make good times better
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#4654 by Robert-151879 on 12/10 07:18 PM
Positivly effecting the lives of thousands of indivdual lives, Financialy and Spiritualy
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#4655 by rafael-76317 on 12/11 02:27 AM
The more important thing for me is My Self, I belive that if I died everything stop there, my project, my friend and my family. It real important that I complish my gold before died, to let to does to know me to delivery what i say, and finish my promeses to those that i love them. I m the more important person in this world and the rest is just part of the circle to become influence my who i am for good or for bad, for reach the excellence or to kept the mediocrese, that desicion it at to them.
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#4656 by Tom-40008 on 12/11 05:45 AM
how about getting your beautiful new Bentley, or Rolls and be driven to
our local Millionair jet and go wherever we would like to go. There will
be many great views as we cruise to each of our destinations. I can be
reached at Toomuchfinance@yahoo.com, if you want to help me reach
my dream today, or these are your dreams and we can help you.
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#4657 by Jean-151129 on 12/11 05:52 AM
To Show respect to all people, young, peers, and elderly at all times; in all places, and for every circumstance.
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#4658 by pankaj mohan-159368 on 12/11 07:47 AM
arranging everything in systematic order to attain maximum results
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#4660 by simona-134224 on 12/11 07:59 AM
To make $2,000,000 a year and everything goes from there!!!
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#4661 by Angela-157793 on 12/11 08:11 AM
Earning enough money from my home business to set up solid trust funds for each of my children.(They each have severe developmental disabiliites and will be unable to care for themselves as adults) Their trust funds will include the house, transportation and staff they need to care for them.
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#4662 by shanthi-167964 on 12/11 09:34 AM
Having a palacial house but very serene,filled with plants, which i want to create with my son
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#4663 by Maggie-171695 on 12/11 09:51 AM
My most beautiful dream is to be a world famous Tango dancer/performer traveling the world with my best friend/partner who is ideally my perfect European husband.
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#4664 by Leonard-92154 on 12/11 10:16 AM
To live in a beautiful home with my wife and kids. All of my children with a personal and strong relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Financially independent and my kids college fund fully funded. The ability to travel without financial constraints. I'm in great health.
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#4665 by Angie-168678 on 12/11 10:55 AM
I want to stay happy and add even more things to my life to make it more fulfilling.
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#4666 by Sabrina-154525 on 12/11 11:08 AM
To have my daughter live with me and have my medical degree.
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#4667 by Ann Frances-167458 on 12/11 02:37 PM
Realistically, I am driving my RAV-4 around the streets of Coal Creek, CO. I know exactly where my house is, but I'm taking the scenic route, listening to Delta Spirit and texting my husband on the phone. He gets home from work early, I go to the music shop and buy him a new instrument to play with...perhaps a drum or a new banjo, or maybe a fluid drum, if I can find one. And then I come home and he's playing with our doggie, Kayla, and has a remarkable dinner prepared (or delivered) for me. I love my job, he loves his - but coming home to our 4-bedroom house on the weekdays is our favorite part of the day. I love him more than the first time I fell in love with him. Bigger than this dream, we're sailing along the Ivory Coast on the yacht I bought him when he turned 35...or we're climbing a ridiculous mountain, until the drugs wear off :-).
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#4668 by Paul-162063 on 12/11 04:07 PM
What's most important to me is education, enlightenment, and excellence. I also desire constant improvement and challenges, because it is through times of trial that one truly grows.
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#4671 by Vince-167348 on 12/13 05:30 AM
Yes, I think I may.
Vince
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#4672 by Angela-157793 on 12/13 06:11 AM
No, success to me used to be frightening until I was able to examine what success means to me. I am no longer afraid.
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#4675 by Vineet-122697 on 12/13 08:50 AM
I am dying to finish my masters' simulation.
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#4676 by Kylar-161298 on 12/13 09:43 AM
People might think that I am arrogant and full of myself if I do what I am good at or what I love.
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#4678 by Robert-172611 on 12/13 10:51 AM
Yes I do, probablly because I am anxious I would trip up and lose it all, while in the throes of success and that has proved devastating, painful, and a pragmatic loss of advantages that had accrued to me. Of course, the circumstances, under which I direct myself have fundamentally changed, which brings forth the awareness that my fears are partially irrational.
What I achieve for myself are personal levels that one does'nt
lose; rather, one grows from, and growth remains. This is similar to earning an MBA that nobody can take from me, and the rewards are mine to keep everlastingly, which I have done.
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#4679 by Yvonne-166940 on 12/13 10:54 AM
Yes. I was talking with my business partner about that and we both have that issue. We've made a pact to support each other toward mutual success. Hopefully that way, we can both work through this weird issue.
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#4680 by Edward-102195 on 12/13 05:45 PM
No, but I have a perfectionist personality
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Doing Your Best Today Means...
Focusing on First Things First.
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Now I want you to explain to yourself WHY this is so IMPORTANT to you.
My Hopes For 2009...
FAMILY ___________________________________________________
Important Because______________________________________
FRIENDS __________________________________________________
Important Because______________________________________
YOURSELF ___________________________________________________
Important Because______________________________________
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Factor 6A's COST to your success...
A lack of commitment suggests you are someone who can lose sight of what's most important. Your life is often not as satisfying as you would like.
Urgencies tend to rule your day, and it may feel like there's never enough time to do the things that are the most meaningful to you.
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Learn how to "Stay Focused on What's Most Important."
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Give the gift of your attention to what's most dear to you -- today and every day.
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A carefully chosen list of priorities acts to clear out the deadwood and debris that ordinarily clutter up your life. With clearly set priorities, you reaffirm what has meaning to you and eliminate what doesn't.
Invest your time in what's most rewarding to you. This is so important, it's worth repeating: DO WHAT'S MOST IMPORTANT -- let the rest take care of itself.
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If you look at your life, exactly as it is right now, you will discover which priorities you are currently focusing on first.
At every moment your priorities are made visible by your decisions and your actions.
What's Your Joy Quotient Today?
Choose what gives you joy.
Fulfillment comes from accomplishing the important, not from surviving the urgent.
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How to incorporate these key ideas into your daily actions.
Understanding how this Factor drives your performance is key to improving it. Sometimes a small shift in perspective gives you a huge shift in power.
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Power Up Questions:
If you don't consider your next task important, how did it get on your schedule?
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What's one area of your life that you would like to focus on more?
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What's the absolute, MOST important thing you can focus on right now?
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Insight Questions:
What have you been giving priority to in your life, and where has it been getting you?
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Doesn't one completed, important priority outweigh ten unimportant ones?
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When was the last time you felt totally focused and committed?
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What do your values, vision and mission say you should be doing next?
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Perspective Questions:
Are you satisfied with all you've been achieving?
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Have you ever noticed that how you spend your time is already a result of your pre-existing priorities?
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If your life isn't what you desire it to be, are you ready to establish a new set of priorities to make it so?
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Member Comments...
#96 by Roderick-87441 on 12/11 08:02 AM
It think your program does a great job of giving you a wake up call. It really points out holes in your life.
I have been listening to the tapes this past week and studied the entire day yesterday and have to admit, I am still not clear on a exact method you recommend to actually address the areas to improve on.
I started today not really knowing what to do first or how. There is so much info and so many little rabbit trails of thought its confusing to put it together to implement
I am not complaining but you gave me the opportunity to post a comment and it is what I thinking at the moment
Thanks,
Rod Powers
P.S.
A quick thought would be to have a custom action plan print out based your TQ colors.
This would be a print on that address each color. Which one to work first, then go to the next one etc.
You would have the entire action plan in front of you rather than trying to figure what to do with information overload.
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#97 by Roderick-87441 on 12/11 11:14 AM
Rod --
Thanks for bringing up a point that everyone is interested in: Where to start!
Actually, when we reviewed your Color Chart, we made specific written suggestions as to which Color to improve first and which resources to start with! (You may have missed this sheet in your package.)
As with each customer who orders a copy of The Power of TQ, we provide a written evaluation and a specific sequence for you to follow based on our analysis of your strengths and weaknesses.
Without telling tales out of school, I highly recommend that you take your Mission Color up to a 10, then get your Set Goals Color in the 8-9 range. When you do, you will have a strong sense of purpose and direction... together with the power to perform on purpose!
Thanks for letting us address this issue and please do let us know how you are progressing.
ER
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#98 by Eric-163 on 12/11 05:48 PM
Today's Question: How will I use my gift of time today?
I will spend the first 20 minutes of my day planning and prioritizing my long list of to be done's today!
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#99 by SYED-30377 on 12/12 01:42 AM
i would learn new things, meet new people,try to improve yesterday's performance. will never bow down in front of others if i am not mistaken. accept my shortcoming in order to improve in future if this gift of time continues to come on my way.
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#100 by Terri-88183 on 12/12 02:44 AM
This year has been a biggie in terms of having faith in a dream. I am a coach/trainer in the real estate field and my dream is to create an online program for affordable training everywhere. I have now met someone with an online training platform which I have licenced from them and I am in the process of building the training modules and working in a marketing plan for "selling" them to franchises and individual agents. Wish me luck! Terri
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#101 by Kristy-70996 on 12/12 05:19 AM
I will be a positive, kind, caring role model
as I help others achieve their goals and dreams
through creating a source of unstoppable wealth
through the wellness industry!
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#102 by Natasha-48978 on 12/12 07:05 AM
By not dwelling on the past mistakes but by making every second of the future count
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#103 by owusu-38207 on 12/12 07:20 AM
i have never have anything to say until i subscribe to the newsletters from TQ.COM
i now find it that there is more in life than what we see and those who will see the extra ordinary things are those who will never stop search
thanks for the wonderful thing you brought to my life.
thanks
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#104 by sanjay-88134 on 12/12 08:39 AM
live powerfuly every minute and every moment ...use time to exercise , meet people , practice medicine and relax
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#105 by sanjay-88134 on 12/12 09:55 AM
invest time in people , we build people and people build businesses....
time is inflexible ,ireversible gift it to your loved ones .....
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#106 by Denise-87613 on 12/12 11:14 AM
Today, I will work on a rush order for a customer.
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#107 by Clarissa-72750 on 12/12 11:41 AM
I will use my gift of time today by taking care of unfinished projects that are waiting for me - those things I do not finish because of spending time in the unimportant stuff.
When you spend money, you can earn it again later. Once you spend time, it's gone forever.
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#108 by Darci-85184 on 12/12 12:22 PM
Helping others in my office and decluttering my desk!
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#109 by Frank-66966 on 12/12 03:36 PM
What exactly do you mean? Could you give some EXAMPLES? I have read your columns daily since march of 2006, and I still can't figure out what to do. I have read "What Color Is Your Parachute" by Richard Bolles TWICE front to back every page, chapter, word, and that has not helped me either. I'm a 40 yr old man totally unhappy with life and with what I'm doing for a living. I'm not married, and not happy about that either. I was involved in a 2 year relationship with, who in which I thought would be my life partner. But that went sour also. I don't want to take much of your time on that issue, because its not what you are offering. However, you have an idea of how I feel. Thanks for reading. Could you please respond with some specific advice. Thank you.
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RE: #109 by Eric-163 on 12/09 09:11 AM
Frank --
The process is simple:
1. Test your TQ to see EXACTLY which area of your performance is holding you back...
2. If you score LESS than 70, this is your wake up call. I highly recommend you order the TQ Gold package and stop READING and start DESIGNING a future you want to live in...
3. If you score LESS than 10 on Mission -- start there. You are simply wasting the only life you have to live until you find the Natural Mission and Authentic Direction you so desperately need. Lack of Mission and Direction is the SOURCE of your frustration I read into your questions.
If you want to make a huge difference in your life -- starting right now -- read Success On Purpose, do ALL the exercises and complete the My Purpose My Life form in Chapter 5. See ThinkTQ.com/SOP
You will have exactly what you are looking for... the Starting Point for a life of Purpose-Driven Success.
Thanks
er
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#110 by roger-88006 on 12/12 04:39 PM
to study my goals, rewrite them, and take action
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#111 by Larry-58882 on 12/12 08:24 PM
I was dreaming over the weekend. That is what you have been asking us to do.
Boy did I come up with a hum-dinger!
As a City Manager, I am going to put our organization through the local government process to compete for the Malcolm Baldridge Award.
We are a small town of 5,000+ and a regional center. When I was hired 4 years ago, I said to the City Commission, "I would like us to be recognized as the best run small town in America." Now is the time to put legs under that thought.
Larry
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#112 by virginia-88191 on 12/12 08:27 PM
Today I used my time to make Al happy. I created three desserts, because he missed having something sweet to eat for several days now. Keeping Al happy is very important also. If he is unhappy, it doesn't matter how successful I am making money, I have failed.
I did accomplish something this evening..I received two stamps from Magic Kids, so I put them together, which was quite a chore. But I am that much closer to making money with Magic Kids.
The first thing this morning I canceled my AT&T telehone. It will be cut off tomorrow, when I will have the cable telephone installed. Today was not a total loss, thank goodness.
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#113 by Marsha-77701 on 12/12 10:17 PM
Paying close attention to my horses through out the year and saddle break them.
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#114 by Supernova-86086 on 12/13 02:00 AM
This is how I am spending my time today,
regreting the time I did not do what I should have done the last year, feeling bad about the day I will have to leave my work in the future for other co-op students and thinking about how I could not take a significant step toward making my dream come true
I know these are a complete waste of time, but I feel terrible
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#115 by craig-83521 on 12/13 05:36 AM
building my relationship with god he will provide the rest
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#116 by Eric-163 on 12/13 05:50 AM
What is MOST important to me?
My health and level of fitness, because if I don't have the physical and mental strength to achieve my goals, nothing else even has the chance of happening.
After 62 years, I finally get the connection between sweat and success!
ER
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#117 by virginia-88191 on 12/13 06:10 AM
Most important? That I be contented and as healthy as possible. And that my Significant Other also be as contented and healthy as possible. That is what I also want for my son, daughter and her family. Everything else, like success in my new business is gravy. I expect by the end of next year that I will have season tickets for the Pops concerts and tickets for whatever operas and plays I want to see. And also plane tickets to go see my daughter and son-in-law in Florida, and my brothers. That would add considerably to my contentment in life.
That is why I must apply myself and my time in establishing my business this next year, so it will continue to flow in years to come.
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#118 by Suzanne-81891 on 12/13 07:16 AM
My family and doing God's will for my life and ministry.
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#119 by Amin-86719 on 12/13 07:22 AM
My family, and their wish for me to become a successful individual in the future.
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#120 by April-82491 on 12/13 07:37 AM
Wow i can't answer this question!
ME is the most in mportant so is my bird my partner my art my music. my mother and father. my work! a clean house.. and having time is all important to me the MOST important to me!
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#121 by Mary Kate-52529 on 12/13 07:46 AM
My God, my family and being certain that both know how much I love them and how thankful I am to have them to complete my life.
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#122 by Naveen-88239 on 12/13 09:43 AM
my family & control over my life
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#123 by Mark-78237 on 12/13 09:47 AM
getting a job in my field.
surviving financially.
learning to enjoy being alone
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#124 by Kathryn-60824 on 12/13 10:04 AM
Family, Peace, Knowing my Purpose, Achieving What I'm suppose to be doing
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#125 by Kawika-65309 on 12/13 10:58 AM
Peace. Peace of Mind and Peace of Heart.
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#126 by Rick-88174 on 12/13 11:35 AM
My family and our security
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#127 by Andrea-87353 on 12/13 12:40 PM
Having a harmonious life for my family.
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#128 by troy-38348 on 12/14 04:22 AM
To work only 40hrs a week and spend every night with my family
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#129 by Kristy-70996 on 12/14 04:28 AM
Kevin retired from the teamsters at home working ma with me and the kids meeting all our needs and wants and helping many people change their lives with health and wealth!We are in a beautiful large contemporary log home over looking beautiful views of the mountains and water very close to golf and tennis with many dear friends around us!
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#130 by Gordon-74866 on 12/14 04:28 AM
Becoming a successful author and motivational speaker.
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#131 by sue-27672 on 12/14 05:41 AM
To have financial security,a clean, peaceful and functioning home,living a macrobiotic lifestyle with my family in a home where I can live with and have a loving and strong relationship with all my animals and work with my animals daily!
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#132 by Eric-163 on 12/14 05:43 AM
What is my most beautiful dream?
My dream is that people will stop struggling so hard to just get by, and find the peace of mind that comes from doing their very best -- using their God-given talents fully -- to live what's truly important to them.
People would not only get along, but help one another get ahead.
Why must this be just a dream?
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#133 by Ryan-88353 on 12/14 08:00 AM
To spend 1 additional hour everyday with my kids!
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#134 by Pushpa-64941 on 12/14 08:08 AM
Dont you people think that your workshops are too costly. They are very costly for me at least. In india nobody will buy your product.I really want to go through your programs,but your workshop cds are so costly that i cant afford to buy even one of them as i am a student. I am in a very critical situation. My performance is going down day by day. I am not able to improve it anyhow. I am in very bad situation. As i am not able to improve so i am thinking to commit suicide...
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RE: #134 by Tammie-101454 on 12/10 08:50 AM
Dear Pushpa:
I am sorry that you are feeling this way. I understand the cost of the program and I have never bought anything. I have learned by taking the TQ test and going through the questions again and thinking of ways I can improve. I read these posts and every time someone posts something interesting I make notes in my computer. I have learned so much here and it hasn't cost me a dime. Please don't become discouraged. Any tiny tiny step forward is better than none at all. For example, I am working toward getting a Certified Nurses Aide certificate. I have passed my final exam with a 94%. I still have to do my skills which is the hardest and most frightening part, then I need to take the state test. I am only 1/3 of the way there, but I am 1/3 closer than I was. Even a 1/3 counts. What is holding you back from improving? Perhaps the people here might have some suggestions for you. I wish you the best, keep pushing! I watched the Today show and the lady lost about 200 pounds and when asked how she did it she said I kept trying and kept trying and kept trying... don't give up.
Tammie
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Pushpa- I've not used any of the workshops. I took the TQ test and I read my TQ every day. I have a printout of the download "You Become Unstoppable When You Are..." posted by my desk at work and I put sticky notes under the three key words in "Today's Lesson". When I feel unfocused or distracted, I simply look at those three words and I get back on track. I also remember what my Life Mission is: To share the gifts God has given me, especially my love for all humankind. I don't know if you are Buddhist, Christian, Hindi, Muslim, or some other religion. My mantra is: "Be still and know that I am God". This is how I follow the Path.You are unique and there isn't anyone else like you in the entire history of the World and there never will be. May you find your Path and follow it! Rani
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#135 by sanjay-88134 on 12/14 08:21 AM
live life to the fullest ,enjoy each and every moment spend time with near and dear ones
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#136 by Lauri-71287 on 12/14 08:25 AM
Constructively and methodically.
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#137 by Jim-79876 on 12/14 08:49 AM
Living in Panama in a beautiful home overlooking the ocean, flying my own Aero Commander, and driving a Black Nissan Patrol. I also own a home in Tucson, I have no debts, and drive a Rousch Mustang Convertible or a Mustang Cobra Convertible. My bank account is full of eight figures tax free and I am free to travel whenever and wherever I want. My weight is a svelte 175 pounds and I am perfectly healthy.
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#138 by Daniel-58916 on 12/14 09:58 AM
A viberant and powerful church of 200+ that is unbound and worships in total joy and freedom.
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#139 by Xuling-88201 on 12/14 11:07 AM
2007 will be a year of financial stability and honor. I don't want to live in restrictions any more; instead, I want to be dedicated to a career that gives me honor, respect, and financial abundance.
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#141 by Irene-78667 on 12/14 03:58 PM
This is to Frank-66966 (and to Pushpa - 64941 in India, this will work for you too, all gods are one God - Indra, Yahweh, Buddah, Allah..).
It is a response to a similiar dilemma answered by our minister and I do not think he will mind me posting his response here. I know you may not be religious, but I was not either when I tried a similiar exercise and it changed my life - I hope you will give it a shot:
"Well I'm going to offer a suggestion, but to do so I need to break one last preaching rule - 'Don't tell a story about yourself.' But it's a true story, and it marked a very important change in my life. And I do believe that personal testimony is a powerful way for us to discover what God is doing in our collective life as the body of Christ.
"I was a junior in college. It was spring time. I had a girlfriend of one year. I had been playing music in the same band for four years. I was going to Jerusalem to study for the summer. And I was surrounded by lots of family and friends. Life was great. Until one day, I received a phone call from a high school friend. He informed me that he was engaged. Instead of congratulating him, I found myself really angry with this news. You see, I knew that my friend had had all sorts of troubles with his girlfriend over the years. They were contantly on again, off again. So I thought he was making an impulsive, bad decision.
"But when I challenged him over the phone, he said, 'No, I'm sure this is the right thing and I'll tell you why. I've never really given everything up to God. So I took a half hour one afternoon to pray, and went through the list of everything in my life I could think of, and I gave it to God. You should try it.' I was still angry, and not at all satisfied with his answer. But a few days later I took him up on his offer. I went into my bedroom, closed the door, and my eyes, and gave everything I could think of back to God.
"Within one week of that prayer, my girlfriend and I split up, the band I played in quit altogether after four years, and I contracted a bad case of mono; so my trip to Israel was cancelled. I found myself alone and sick in bed for the entire summer.
"I offered it all up to God...
...and He took it.
"He gave me a couple of things in return though. He showed me that I was afraid of being alone - and there is a difference between loneliness and solitude. He showed me that he was real, and never left me alone. He also brought me together that summer with the woman I would eventually marry. I would go so far as to say that God planted in me that summer, the seeds that eventually flowered into my call to the priesthood, and the privilege of serving Christ here at St. Michael's today.
"So I commend to you this exercise. Take 30 minutes this week and pray through all that you have and all that you are, and give it up to God. After all, there's really nothing to lose. It's all God's anyway. And who knows, maybe He wants some of it back."
-Sermon - Fr. Doran, St. Michael's-by-the-Sea,
Carlsbad, CA
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#142 by Daniel-71860 on 12/14 07:33 PM
My daughters in homes I have bought for them.With businesses of their own.
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#143 by Robert-20035 on 12/14 07:42 PM
Complete spiritual harmony...financial independence and filling my days with fufilling and rewarding experiences.
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#144 by virginia-88191 on 12/14 08:13 PM
Most beautiful dream......being able to attend every play, concert and opera that I might want to....dressed elegantly.
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#145 by sanjay-88134 on 12/15 04:39 AM
i will find rt kind of people who r focused and like minded people ...people with vision and purpose in their life .
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#146 by Kristy-70996 on 12/15 05:01 AM
I have found them, my family and my Market America team of fast track builders.
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#147 by Solomon-57643 on 12/15 06:28 AM
Myself
I will be my own partner
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#148 by Ellen-79742 on 12/15 07:42 AM
I know my husband will be there to help me achieve my dreams and my kids. I have a few close friends that are always there for me and they will be there as I achieve my dreams as well.
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#149 by Jim-79876 on 12/15 08:35 AM
John Lavenia on my LLI business. Brad Lutgen to aid me with setting up different web sites and ad contacts. My son to show me other alternatives using the internet. Bill Hindelange to aid me in gettng a new business started in
Asia. Latin American Cupid to help me to find the right women to share this all with. Van Mueller to aid me with the use of the money in my account so that I can get financial aid in gettng my businesses off the ground.
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#150 by Molly-86601 on 12/15 09:00 AM
I'm getting myself a coach for 2007. I've put aside the money and I'm ready to play full on.
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#151 by Eric-163 on 12/15 09:03 AM
Who will help achieve my dreams?
Specifically, Jan, Kent and Michael -- as they are so intertwined into what I do daily. They are indispensable to me, and I to them.
All of Team TQ, as their success determines my success.
Finally, the Power of the Almighty, as most of my dreams and goals are mighty large. No way for me to "live large" without the divine hand of God pushing and pulling me towards the life of my dreams!
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#152 by Eric-163 on 12/16 05:34 AM
Interesting question! Do I fear success?
No, I embrace the possibilities and potentialities with open arms, hoping, dreaming and praying for success each and every day.
I know that if I simply take the right actions, in the right way, for the right reasons, at the right time... I will be successful. Nothing to fear there.
My only fear is ignorance. There is nothing more frightening than ignorance in action!
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#153 by LYNN-82189 on 12/16 07:48 AM
I think I do. I believe that might be the reason I have all the extra weight I have because then I can use that as my excuse for failure. I know it doesn't make sense but I believe there is something to it. I think becasue I have been trying for so many years to conquer this and failed I think ,or should I say know, i hate rejection, so I'll create my own. Make any sense?
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RE: #153 by John-49048 on 12/12 02:52 PM
You know Lynn - it does make sense - soooooooooo if you really want to lose weight-
eat a lot of fiber ( high fiber ) cereal in morn - lots of it - no taste but it will fill you up and give you motvation to lose - Use my " Swamp mix " drink - lots of veggies in a blender - mix in milk (yes milk ) add a flavor of strawberry add some french vanilla Ensure and blend it all - drink it down in fell swoop - you can doit - and you will be on the way to significant weight loss - it is a start - get creative with the drinks and enjoy as much as possible at the start - it will grow on you - do my " power mix ' with fruits and blend a lot of fruits the same way - this is desert = Lynn - this works and it takes about 6 months to really start enjoying it - you will start to need it in a short while - gung hooo - whoo ra - US Marine Corps !!!!!!!! I am down from 200 to 170 and I was discharged from the Corps in '68 at 187 after Vietnam and have hit 170 - doit Drill Instructor DOIT NOW - Good luck Lynn - Good luck- best - John Rhodes -
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#154 by LYNN-82189 on 12/16 08:01 AM
I would like to thank Irene. So many times I get sidetraked thinking I have to fix everything and forget I can fix nothing. I will spend time today remembering where all strength comes from and giving all to God. I surrender all.
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#155 by virginia-88191 on 12/16 08:22 AM
I don't have to find anyone...I have my beloved Al. While he is so down to earth and not given to dreaming....he is always here to help me in any way he can..No woman can ask for more thatn that.
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#156 by BLAKE-46502 on 12/16 08:24 AM
IT SEEMS TO BE A ROADBLOCK I HAVE MET MORE THAN ONCE, GETTING THERE AND LOOSING IT.THEN SOMETIMES I REALY WONDERED, IF IT WAS REALLY WHAT I WANTED...
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#157 by Xuling-88201 on 12/16 10:57 AM
Everybody will look up to me and I can't handle the attention.
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#158 by Paralee-87577 on 12/16 11:00 AM
I think it is a comfort zone issue. I have a false sense of accomplishing by just getting by.
If I were to succeed and accomplish and do what I am called to do/ my purpose in life, then I would have to let go of this life of struggle. Which I have become very good at and safe with.
Maybe, SETTING GOALS will break me of this.
If not, then WHAT !!
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#159 by Kris-88490 on 12/16 01:31 PM
No, but my inate fear of failure sometimes slows me down.
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#160 by Diane-41112 on 12/16 06:10 PM
YES! It seems no matter how much talent, education, experience and skills I have achieved over many years, I fall short of the financial success that should come with all of it. I have worked hard, and suffered burnout more than once with nothing to show for it. I've come to think it's just not worth it. My dilemma is--I also have a fear of failure. So what do I do?
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#161 by JAMES-71788 on 12/16 06:58 PM
no, i have become lazy
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#162 by Jennifer-88486 on 12/17 01:03 AM
Yes
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#163 by Vashi-88642 on 12/17 06:24 AM
Failure is an illusion that very much falls within the realm of becoming a reality the more we shift our steadfast focus and perspective from our objectives that are envisioning a confident and constructive set of results.
Henceforth, the root cause or fear of failure should not instill any lack of confidence but this should very much become an strong foundation of continual success since strength is embedded in each and every facet of Life.
All that has to be done is to draw on this precious strength and vision that is always inspiring each one of us to achieve excellence in each and every one of endeavor for the Benefit, Progress and Prosperity of Our Families, Our Friends, Our Countries, Our Beautiful Universe, The World where we have been provided tremendous opportunities to Excel towards Excellence.
Even the remotest thought of failure should not prevail amongst the corridors of one's mind, since it is the single thought that gradually augments and increments its proportion to envelop the corridors of the platform of the mind with doubts and hesitation, thereby providing a lack of concentration and pivotal focus on the promising objectives which are awaiting us to recognize and ignite the sparkling radiance of the gift of awareness that each one of us are tremendously fortunate and have been bestowed with an accolade of opportunities and benefits, "Each and Every Moment".
To summarize the above, it could be repeatedly said that, "Life is a Miracle", Each Moment is a Miracle, Life is continually rewarding us for the constructive steps that we take towards bringing Benefit, Progress and Prosperity for the Mutual Benefit of this Wonderful Universe, for each and and every Person all across this Wonderful Paradise, The World.
Always exercise, Prudent Acumen and Due Diligence, Plan each Step, Organize Methodically, Strategically, Prioritize and Maintain the Important Focus on Success.
Always exercise, Prudent Acumen and Due Diligence, Plan each Step, Organize Methodically every endeavor whilst thinking with a broader perspective that consistently encompasses the Benefit, Progress and Prosperity for this Wonderful Universe consistently.
With reference to the question, the very phrase 'inate' and the phrase 'fear' are two aspects of an element of 'inherent' and 'fear representing an element of lacking'.
To address the above two phrases, the aspect associated with 'inate' and 'inherent' is that none of us have been pre conditioned or provided with the above aspects, but rather false expectations against objective reality might create illusive detours which are self created or developed due to pursuing an shortcut or quick fix method of reaching one's objectives. Every aspect of Life has to be naturally evaluated with careful consideration to ensure that it takes into consideration the Benefit, Progress and Prosperity for those around us, for once we contemplate and implement each action towards the mutual benefit of those around us and for this Wonderful Universe, we bring about and create immense Happiness that dispels the ignorance associated with the terms 'inate' and 'fear'.
'Failure' by itself teaches us not to repeat our mistakes and to learn carefully from each occurrence / event / incident but cautions us not to take steps that could jeopardize the interest of ourselves and those around us. Taking irrational steps without careful consideration or speculating / gambling away the precious assets and moments of this Wonderful Life carelessly and negligently could lead to an repeated set of results that might prove to be in favorable and undesirable.
Henceforth, always look to the sparkling and radiating virtue of "Confidence" and "Success" that each and every one of us have been bestowed with. Look within one's own self and recognize / become aware of the tremendous potential and leverage the core competencies of each moment constructively time and again to ensure that this brings along with it, "Benefit, Progress, Prosperity, Harmony and Success" all across this Wonderful Universe.
Learn to share and contribute each one of our efforts / our endeavors towards complimenting it towards the Benefit, Progress and Prosperity of All People / for All Countries across this Wonderful Universe Always.
There is and There are several factors that have to be carefully considered and due diligence / prudent acumen and caution must be exercised and very carefully implemented to ensure that the inate fear of failure is met and tackled with an strategic and constructive approach.
Where necessary, seek guidance and re think, in fact at each and every step of every "Think Carefully and Act", Weigh the Consequence - the Repercussive Ramifications and the Price for Failure since there is a price for Failure and consequences associated with it"
May 2007 and all the Wonderful Years Ahead infinitely bring along with it / them Greater Confidence, Greater Benefit, Greater Happiness, Greater Vision, Greater Perspectives, Greater Knowledge and Awareness, Greater Understanding Amongst People and Countries all across This Beautiful Universe, Greater Progress and Greater Prosperity for All People and All Countries across this Beautiful Universe, this Wonderful World.
With Best Wishes & Kind Regards,
Chandi
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#165 by Eric-163 on 12/17 07:57 AM
Do I have an inate fear of failure? Yes and no.
Fear is a powerful motivator. The fear of failure for some is an awsome motivator... and for others... causes them to dead stop in the face of fear.
Personally, when I identify my fears, name them and see them for what they are, I find that they are usually -- but not always -- much smaller than my power to handle them.
So, no, I do not fear fear itself, that of success OR failure.
However, I like Chandi, try to open my perspective in the face of whatever fear I perceive to be greater than my power to prevail over it.
Thus, fear doesn't stop me -- ever.
I find the appropriate action, and take it.
The fear goes away in direct proportion to the quality of my action. Usually, instantly!
Which proves the point that any POSITIVE action will overcome -- indeed transform -- a big NEGATIVE such as fear, into a POSITIVE, giving you more power. Again, instantly.
With one less negative, and one more positive, I now have more power to plow through the circumstance that caused my fear in the first place: lack of money, skills, resources, time, etc.
Identify your fears. Then act inspite of them. Other than physical danger, most are mere figments of our imagination anyway.
This simple prescription has "rescued" me from the jaws of fear, indecision and doubt quite literally a million times over my career.
ER
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#167 by Lori-76995 on 12/17 09:23 AM
I believe everyone does at some point in thier lives, ..but the key is to not let failure enter your mind as a reality. If you know in your mind that failure is not an option, then it will not ever be a fear of anything less than success. Success must be the only option allowed in your life. What you believe in your core values is what is the driving point to all your success, or failure. If you do not believe in failure then there is no way you should ever fear it. Like the old saying goes, " THere is nothing to fear but fear itself."
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#168 by Albert-78429 on 12/17 11:29 AM
Well I think this may be true, why haven't I taken the action on things I know needs to be done within my company so to grow it into what I think and imagine. I fear what success might bring and I have only been there in my mind, I haave not experienced it on the phsyical plane yet. Maybe I should back off on imagining and picturing success and focus on my action so to bring the image or definite chief aim into this physical world. Why would I fear what I don't have in my environment? I only possess it virtually. Fear is natural, it is there to protect you when you were a child. As an adult it is there to help you reason and think about dangers, but people continue to allow this fear to penetrate them, now that they are adults. We have the power to control our fears and use it as a call to produce the nesssary action to bring whats inside our head out into this physical plane. This is what I think, but is this correct thinking for this type of society that we are in.
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#169 by Joyce-38038 on 12/17 02:33 PM
No, I trust the fact that I have God watching my back. If I put forth the effort, I will succeed. Your program is helping me stay focused.
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#170 by Joyce-38038 on 12/17 02:33 PM
No, I trust the fact that I have God watching my back. If I put forth the effort, I will succeed. Your program is helping me stay focused.
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#173 by Brenda-81680 on 12/17 06:38 PM
Yes I do. I do all that is required to do of me. I do talk to people about my business. I attend all of the events and I do what is required. I am just not secure in my ability to lead others. But when it comes to following up with people or calling them about the opportunity. I procrastinate. Even though I am excited about the opportunity and product.
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#175 by Chief K.Masimba-83553 on 12/18 03:26 AM
My most beautiful dream is to write children's books and to be able to publish and to play basketball, read and travel, and be with nature, and try something new, like playing guitar.
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#188 by sanjay-88134 on 12/18 10:15 PM
no
i had it previously but have overcome it
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#212 by DJ-77117 on 12/20 08:48 AM
Yes! Yes! Yes!
I just can't seem to get past that fear of not being perfect the first time around.
And, I'm also afraid of success and the unknown responsibility of achieving success.
...no wonder I'm stuck!
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#227 by Isabelle-46899 on 12/20 08:17 PM
I do not have a fear of failure.
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#247 by virginia-88191 on 12/22 08:49 PM
Yes.....but the only way to conquer fear is to move stright through it. And each time you do it, you realize how smart and strong you really are. Faith in God makes it much easier.
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#295 by cammy-81872 on 12/27 11:41 AM
No I don't think I have an inate fear of failure. I do have a sense of urency. I feel that I always have something more that I should be doing. Sometimes I am able to feel on top of some of my games. I haven't come to the point that I feel all cought up with everything. Maybe I never will. There is always something new that I must do. I am making steps toward my goals, and that gives me a sense of accomplishment.
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#1649 by Denise-87613 on 08/16 08:57 PM
Well, I am finally on the right track, albeit late in the year - but I feel like I'll accomplish what I set out to do.
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#2573 by Dave-103628 on 12/10 04:45 AM
I want to have the ability to do what I want and when I want to do it. Financial Freedom. I want a dream home on the water with a dock and a 45' sailboat on Marylands' Eastern Shore.
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#2574 by John-49048 on 12/10 07:22 AM
Aha !!! WOW - i WANT TO DO SO MUCH - I AM OVERWHELMED BY THE POSSIBILITIES !!!!!! I really am - - there is so much to do and have fun with - travel - sights - places to go - people to see - monuments to see- history to read - wood to cut - things to do - yards to rake - wood to burn for heat - wood to cut for burning - things to repair and maintain - woods to walk - lakes to swim in - athletic games to go to- games to play - raquetball games to play - friends to have and nuture = places to go - Universities to visit - libraries to read in - capitol bldgs to visit = WOW !!!!!!!!!!!! it is a fun life to live - be simple - eat simple - play simple - ?? &^%$ I am overwhelmed by all the great things to do with this life - HELP !!!!!!! I love you all and thanks for being there for me - _ John Rhodes - P.S. is anybody out there from Platoon 156 Parris Island US Marine Corps Boot Camp 1965 ( summer ) late July '65 to October ' 65 ?? if so get back to me at - rhodes350@comcast.net = It's me Private " scum bag " Rhodes - I was the platoon Guidon and DI Schadd - DI Jones - Di Collins - and DI Granto were our Drill Instructors - semper fi = John Rhodes
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RE: #2574 by John-49048 on 12/10 07:40 AM
Heck !! I am still here and musing to myself - what the hey ! heck - I am cleaning up my language - I only curse when I am playing games( raquetball ) and I am cleaning it all up !! That is my short and long term goal for the day - that is enuf BUT I do have to help carol and kate today - car for Carol and mailings for Kate - Heck - I am going to help today - thanks TQ - Love John R
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#2578 by Maureen-84815 on 12/10 01:24 PM
I will use the mantra of "It Is Possible" today to turn around my negative thinking. Years of negativity have ravaged my brain so I rarely think positively. It is time I changed for sure. I feel I have wasted my life!
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RE: #2578 by John-49048 on 12/14 07:39 AM
Hi Maureen - wow - we are all alike for sure
the negative keeps festering in the brain---
It is soooooooooooooooo hard to excise it
I will write more back later
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#2579 by SPS Chauhan-104464 on 12/11 01:57 AM
I will focus and do what's important rather than what's urgent.
Chauhan
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#2580 by Dave-103628 on 12/11 04:31 AM
WOW that question hit me like a brick! I will use my 1440 for all they are worth! I'll get some things off my plate that have been lingering and move myself forward with production and new knowledge. It's a new day and it's MY NEW DAY and it's full of blessings!
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#2581 by Kathleen-119704 on 12/11 06:59 AM
I will straighten the house to an organized one. I will work on my license renewal material. I will mail my Christmas cards and finish my business plan for 2008.
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#2582 by Thomas-76390 on 12/11 07:44 AM
I want to be a great motivational speaker; My problem is me. People tell me I have a great speaking voice; When I meet people for the first time I am often asked if I am on radio, or I have a voice like Lou Ralls; Or, I bet you do a lot of speaking. Etc. I just can't seem to get started. I read all the right books, attend all the right seminars and workshops, join all the right networks (NSA, Toastmasters, ASTD, ISN) but I just can't get started past there.
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#2584 by Bob-17127 on 12/11 10:19 AM
I will use my gift of time to review my mission statement, my values, roles, goals, and plan of action. I will concentract on getting things done at home since I am off today, but I will work on things that I have been puttng off.
Bob
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#2585 by Elke-119688 on 12/12 02:49 AM
love health and wealth
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#2586 by Elke-119688 on 12/12 03:21 AM
first things first
healthy balance of duty and fun
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#2587 by Dave-103628 on 12/12 05:15 AM
What is most important to me? My health, my family, my own mental attitude, my freedom... I could go on and on, but I think if I had to say it in a word it would be my BALANCE. That comes with an assumption that I am operating at peak personal performance with all my colors burning brightly and in congruence! I think when I am at that point I will be at peak BALANCE in my life. It's ongoing and forever improving. FAMILY, HEALTH, CAREER, SPIRITUAL, FINANCIAL. I think you must have all of these in order and in congruence to FUNd your life!
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RE: #2587 by Eric-163 on 12/12 06:54 AM
Indeed!
At that point, you will have High Expectations -- with goals, plans and aspirations that are directly linked to what you VALUE most -- coupled with Brilliant Execution -- the raw POWER to achieve the life of your dreams.
It is High TQ Performance that yields BALANCE in your life... which leads to the whole point of living. Just 3 words actually: Happiness... Satisfaction... and Significance.
If you are happy each day... genuinely satisfied with the results you produced, knowing that you have done the BEST that you could, you will earn the third word: Significance. Your life will have mattered... it was important... YOU were important... you left a living legacy to the future.
Indeed, operating with High TQ Performance is the key to the life you so perfectly described above!
Yes, success comes down to this simple advice:
Expect More
Execute Better
Thanks
er
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#2590 by SPS Chauhan-104464 on 12/13 12:00 AM
Great Life, Satisfying Career and Lots of Fun
SPS Chauhan
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#2591 by Ratnesh-113077 on 12/13 02:02 AM
Definitely i am not going to use the time thinking about what shall i do and how to utilize my time.
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#2592 by Dave-103628 on 12/13 05:40 AM
I would have to say my most Beautiful Dream is to be able to make a difference for World Peace and Harmony. That sounds like a huge, and maybe impossible task, but I know it is within me. It is a dream for now...
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#2593 by Patricia-119718 on 12/13 02:11 PM
My selling goals.
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#2594 by Mark-57684 on 12/13 07:14 PM
To be flying, or sailing.
To be wind driven.
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#2595 by scott-111408 on 12/14 05:18 AM
friends family doctor chiropractor myself. any one that will support my goals
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#2596 by John-49048 on 12/14 06:49 AM
hell - it is me !!!!!!!!! memememememememememememe
the person to help me achieve my dreams - which are to
retire to a WARM DRY CLIMATE WHEN I AM READY
OK ??? right now I am happier than a clam at high tide --
right here right now - thank you - John R
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#2597 by Amanda-51494 on 12/14 06:51 AM
I have found someone to stay on me to achieve my dreams. I have not found anyone to help. I am always the one to help and encourage others. When I need it I am getting it for myself. Right now TQ is the one to help me and the power that is within myself. I am always touching my dream, however if someone ask me for help I seem to put their needs in front of my dreams. I enjoy the feeling of helping and kick myself because I have no time to work on my dreams. I will make time to work on them every day. I will continue to read my TQ, because TQ helps me to stay focused and committed. With 18 days left in this year, I have no time to waste. Thank you for your help TQ.
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RE: #2597 by Clarissa-72750 on 12/14 11:21 AM
Hi Amanda!
You and I are similar - I am always putting others and their needs before myself. I am also allowing others to tell me that I can NEVER achieve the big visions I have for my life. You have the right attitude! Make time for YOUR dreams and goals every day. No one else will. You are definitely worth it!
God Bless, and Merry Christmas! Keep dreaming BIG! :)
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#2600 by Clara-118670 on 12/14 10:33 PM
My most beautiful dream is to become the best Meditation Coach, Personal Awareness Coach, and the best Entrepreneurial Coach available. To extend my dream is to be the catalyst for helping individuals be all they were created to be,-and live life on their terms.
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#2601 by scott-111408 on 12/15 04:29 AM
some times when i know their is a bigger chalenge coming next.
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#2603 by Maureen-116672 on 12/15 07:44 AM
What a wonderful question!
Most believe in fear of failure due to lack of experience,self doubt or low self esteem. If I become successful, I must take responsibility for what I did well. That means no excuses
about lack of resources,talent ,support
etc. In the process,one would have to
make some potentially painful life altering decisions.
Those decisions could blow the roof off of some long held personal myths. WOW!!
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#2605 by Elke-119688 on 12/15 11:36 AM
yes, I do think so, cause I hesitate a lot and focus on the unimportant
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#2606 by Naveen-88239 on 12/15 11:44 PM
I think in todays world everyone need godfather, the growth of individual who does not ahve god father is limited.
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#2608 by Dave-103628 on 12/16 04:36 AM
I think deep down there might be a fear of the responsibility that goes WITH success although I KNOW that it takes going outside of my comfort zones continuously to be successful. Somewhere I heard that comfort zones are plush lined coffins. That's NOT where I want to be.
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#2609 by Dianne-47952 on 12/16 09:48 AM
Yes. Even though I do try to set goals and make them a reality, I seem to have difficulty in visualizing the goal as already happening.
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#2611 by helen-95255 on 12/16 08:50 PM
It is Sunday, God make us to rest for the 7th day. I choose to go shpping with my family which I feel so good that I haven't shopping with them for so long....
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#2621 by Lauri-71287 on 12/17 11:55 AM
I think I have an innate desire to fail. I push everything to the last minute. I can do everything and then refuse to do the last piece that will complete an issue but really believe I want and deserve success. How is that? I don't understand.
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RE: #2621 by Tammie-101454 on 12/17 02:50 PM
It is the great start and easily tire syndrome. I have the same problem so I have learned to try to anticipate what things I need to complete the task, but it always seems that I forget something or something else happens. I can leave 15 min. early and I will still be late. I think it just takes me longer to do something than other people. I am the one who is always lagging behind and I get upset with myself because I don't understand why I can't do it as fast or as well as someone else. There has got to be some sort of pill or something that will make me "normal". I know people do things at different speeds, but mine is never fast. I feel that I don't deserve success because than I would be above someone else. I hate people who think they are better than anyone else, yet I always think everyone else is better than me. In my mind I realize we are all equal. We just have different talents. But in my heart I wish I had more talents and still believe that because I am not financially independent that I will not be a success. It doesn't matter that I have other good points, just that I am forcing other people to help take care of me and my family. Then I have the problem of helping others before myself like some other people here. If I don't help, I feel like I am being selfish. It has just occurred to me that sometimes the people I help are being selfish with my time, energy, and money. I should be able to help only when I am able and I wish they would understand if I can't. It's not all their fault, I just learn to say the word "NO" and mean it and tell them that I will say "YES" another time.
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#2622 by DJ-77117 on 12/17 01:02 PM
Yes!
...and WHY?
I just don't know how to shake it.
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#2637 by Denise-87613 on 12/18 06:01 PM
I am focusing on finding a well-paying job so that I can fund my business the way it should be.
For now, although the dream of having my own business is still there, the funds simply aren't, so I am getting real and focusing on getting back to what I really need to be doing, which is becoming less dependent on others, and more dependent on myself.
I believe going back to work will help me focus on being better able to look at my business objectively, and I will be able to work on building it slowly, rather than foolishly hoping it would take off all at once.
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#2638 by Denise-87613 on 12/18 06:26 PM
I see so many obese people struggle with their weight, and as I am in college, and learning what the body requires to be healthy, I believe that I could help by studying nutrition and becoming a motivational speaker and coach, and developing DVDs to teach people how to prepare healthy meals. I believe this would be the best gift I could give of myself.
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#2652 by Helena-107920 on 12/19 09:04 PM
What does inate mean? I am a little afraid of sucess when it has not happened to me in a while, because the nice feeling that follows is unfamilliar, but if it happens repetitively, I become used to it, and it becomes a really good feeling.
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#2698 by Bev.-123584 on 12/26 08:02 AM
Honestly...No. I do not fear success only some of the virables and challenges that leads to it.
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#2760 by Carolina-33728 on 01/01 10:38 AM
Yes
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#4637 by simona-134224 on 12/08 08:53 AM
$100,000 in the next 6 weeks.
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RE: #4637 by simona-134224 on 12/08 09:01 AM
Sorry, my mistake. I wrote weeks, but what I meant was: $100,000 in the next 6 months.
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#4639 by carmel-148457 on 12/08 09:34 AM
LOVE TO HAVE MY OWN BUSINESS HELPING PEOPLE TO GET ORGANIZED IN THEIR LIFE AND HAVE BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS AS I BELEIVE THAT WHEN EVERYTHING IS ORGANISED AND LOOKS AND FEELS GOOD AROUND YOU, WE WILL ALL BE NICER PEOPLE AND THE BEST WILL BE BROUGHT OUT IN EVERYONE OF US
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#4640 by CRAIG-168484 on 12/08 09:40 AM
Help my brother Al promote to Manager by Dec.30th
Help C.G. (Diana) get two new Reps. by Dec. 17th
Work my business to promote myself to Director by December 31st~
Earn First Expansion Bonus of $500.00
Start Juliana's Business in January 2009
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#4641 by Alfred-167230 on 12/08 10:13 AM
I am dying to write a book on health and the prevention of disease.
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#4645 by Glen-101638 on 12/09 05:39 AM
My couch is my gift of time today. I will enjoy it and dive deep into it.
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#4646 by Rod-170792 on 12/09 05:52 AM
christmas is close i will move quickly along with several small jobs to completion remove clutter
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#4647 by lucy-68565 on 12/09 06:24 AM
Double time when it comes to full spectrum success. I admit tv was one of my time wasters. We all have the same 24 hours to waste or invest. Develop and grow.
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#4648 by Thomas-76390 on 12/09 07:18 AM
I will learn the IbuzzPro system of recruiting and work at least one to two hours a day building my business. I will further determine my purpose once and for all if it is speaking and training. If that is the case, I will work on my signature speech and focus in one or two areas.
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#4649 by Lori-169798 on 12/09 09:38 AM
I will care for my body & mind; having gotten up early enough to do a routine of exercises that my body is grateful for; spent some time drumming on my djembe along with a CD I had playing on the stereo. I then packed good nutritious food to take along to the office, which makes my mouth water just thinking about it. As I work through my day I will prioritize my tasks & do what is most important 1st, yet be willing to adjust the prioritization order when necessary. I open to thoughts of gratitude every day & throughout the day...it is as easy as walking down the hallway & opening to any thought of gratitude in that moment of time (I am healthy, I love who I am & have become - so in turn I can sincerely love others). I will use my time today to do a kindness for another with no want or need of anything in return, yet my knowing that I can sincerely share I guess is my return...hmmm. A goal I have for each & every day of my existance in this human form is to live through the day with leaving the world a better place than when I awoke in the morning. I will spend some time this day in reading something good for my mind & soul. I will also spend time today in being totally present in my relationships with others to remain open to hear what they need to share & try to dwell in the expansive emotions instead of the contractive ones. I thank Source Creator for my existance here in this time line.
Love, Light & Blessings, Lori
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#4650 by Ramona-167253 on 12/09 02:49 PM
Wisely.
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#4651 by Morgan-171989 on 12/10 06:20 AM
Most important is creating a life worth living. To make lots of money, to be a leader in my field, the have a beautiful place to live and companions to do things with....theatre, travel. To see my family more often, to have a private trainer again, to give to people who need help. To be in the world with
joy and abundance.
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#4652 by simona-134224 on 12/10 11:15 AM
Success in business.
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#4653 by george-170292 on 12/10 01:37 PM
my school grades are important to me. I take pride in being a good student. My friends are also very important to me. Without them, I don't know where'd I'd be. They help me through hard times and make good times better
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#4654 by Robert-151879 on 12/10 07:18 PM
Positivly effecting the lives of thousands of indivdual lives, Financialy and Spiritualy
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#4655 by rafael-76317 on 12/11 02:27 AM
The more important thing for me is My Self, I belive that if I died everything stop there, my project, my friend and my family. It real important that I complish my gold before died, to let to does to know me to delivery what i say, and finish my promeses to those that i love them. I m the more important person in this world and the rest is just part of the circle to become influence my who i am for good or for bad, for reach the excellence or to kept the mediocrese, that desicion it at to them.
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#4656 by Tom-40008 on 12/11 05:45 AM
how about getting your beautiful new Bentley, or Rolls and be driven to
our local Millionair jet and go wherever we would like to go. There will
be many great views as we cruise to each of our destinations. I can be
reached at Toomuchfinance@yahoo.com, if you want to help me reach
my dream today, or these are your dreams and we can help you.
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#4657 by Jean-151129 on 12/11 05:52 AM
To Show respect to all people, young, peers, and elderly at all times; in all places, and for every circumstance.
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#4658 by pankaj mohan-159368 on 12/11 07:47 AM
arranging everything in systematic order to attain maximum results
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#4660 by simona-134224 on 12/11 07:59 AM
To make $2,000,000 a year and everything goes from there!!!
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#4661 by Angela-157793 on 12/11 08:11 AM
Earning enough money from my home business to set up solid trust funds for each of my children.(They each have severe developmental disabiliites and will be unable to care for themselves as adults) Their trust funds will include the house, transportation and staff they need to care for them.
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#4662 by shanthi-167964 on 12/11 09:34 AM
Having a palacial house but very serene,filled with plants, which i want to create with my son
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#4663 by Maggie-171695 on 12/11 09:51 AM
My most beautiful dream is to be a world famous Tango dancer/performer traveling the world with my best friend/partner who is ideally my perfect European husband.
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#4664 by Leonard-92154 on 12/11 10:16 AM
To live in a beautiful home with my wife and kids. All of my children with a personal and strong relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Financially independent and my kids college fund fully funded. The ability to travel without financial constraints. I'm in great health.
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#4665 by Angie-168678 on 12/11 10:55 AM
I want to stay happy and add even more things to my life to make it more fulfilling.
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#4666 by Sabrina-154525 on 12/11 11:08 AM
To have my daughter live with me and have my medical degree.
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#4667 by Ann Frances-167458 on 12/11 02:37 PM
Realistically, I am driving my RAV-4 around the streets of Coal Creek, CO. I know exactly where my house is, but I'm taking the scenic route, listening to Delta Spirit and texting my husband on the phone. He gets home from work early, I go to the music shop and buy him a new instrument to play with...perhaps a drum or a new banjo, or maybe a fluid drum, if I can find one. And then I come home and he's playing with our doggie, Kayla, and has a remarkable dinner prepared (or delivered) for me. I love my job, he loves his - but coming home to our 4-bedroom house on the weekdays is our favorite part of the day. I love him more than the first time I fell in love with him. Bigger than this dream, we're sailing along the Ivory Coast on the yacht I bought him when he turned 35...or we're climbing a ridiculous mountain, until the drugs wear off :-).
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#4668 by Paul-162063 on 12/11 04:07 PM
What's most important to me is education, enlightenment, and excellence. I also desire constant improvement and challenges, because it is through times of trial that one truly grows.
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#4671 by Vince-167348 on 12/13 05:30 AM
Yes, I think I may.
Vince
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#4672 by Angela-157793 on 12/13 06:11 AM
No, success to me used to be frightening until I was able to examine what success means to me. I am no longer afraid.
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#4675 by Vineet-122697 on 12/13 08:50 AM
I am dying to finish my masters' simulation.
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#4676 by Kylar-161298 on 12/13 09:43 AM
People might think that I am arrogant and full of myself if I do what I am good at or what I love.
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#4678 by Robert-172611 on 12/13 10:51 AM
Yes I do, probablly because I am anxious I would trip up and lose it all, while in the throes of success and that has proved devastating, painful, and a pragmatic loss of advantages that had accrued to me. Of course, the circumstances, under which I direct myself have fundamentally changed, which brings forth the awareness that my fears are partially irrational.
What I achieve for myself are personal levels that one does'nt
lose; rather, one grows from, and growth remains. This is similar to earning an MBA that nobody can take from me, and the rewards are mine to keep everlastingly, which I have done.
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#4679 by Yvonne-166940 on 12/13 10:54 AM
Yes. I was talking with my business partner about that and we both have that issue. We've made a pact to support each other toward mutual success. Hopefully that way, we can both work through this weird issue.
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#4680 by Edward-102195 on 12/13 05:45 PM
No, but I have a perfectionist personality
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An Idea For Action... Is Your Work Area Clean And Functional?
Even if you're the "creative type", keeping your work area tidy helps keep you organized and more productive.
A clean, organized work area creates the "mental space" for new work. Consider "tidying up" as the final step for each of today's tasks.
"There's only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self."
The moment of enlightenment is when a person's dreams of possibilities become images of probabilities
"Goals are not only absolutely necessary to motivate us. They are essential to really keep us alive
Is Your Work Area Clean And Functional?
Even if you're the creative type, keeping your work area tidy helps keep you organized and more productive.
A clean, organized work area creates the "mental space" for new work. Consider "tidying up" as the final step for each of today's tasks.
Today's TQ Challenge: Keep Work Area Well Organized.
Be METICULOUS! What items on your desk are finished and waiting to be put away?
Be ORGANIZED! Don't you feel less distracted when your work area is organized neatly?
Be EFFECIENT! Once your desk is clean and organized, why not make a commitment to keep it that way?
You'll never approach maximum productivity in a disorganized workspace. Make sure your work environment supports and assists you, rather than detracts and resists you. Keep it clean, orderly and well stocked. Invest in the best equipment and furnishings you can afford. Keep them in top condition. Remove anything that impedes your ability to stay at the top of your game. Add anything that improves your attitude or productivity.
"There's only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self." ~ Aldous Huxley
Think about it. How well and how often do you actually DO Organize Factor 8J?
"I keep my work area organized to support and assist me in maximizing results."
A high commitment (8J rated 8 or better) suggests you enjoy your work area. Your desk, computer, briefcase, phone system -- even the trunk of your car -- are all organized to help you be efficient and productive. Your work area is bright, clean, spacious and comfortable. There is a place for everything and everything is in its place. Your supplies are well stocked and your equipment is well maintained. You can get started on anything immediately, because there is nothing holding you back. Everything you need is within reach.
Even if you're the "creative type", keeping your work area tidy helps keep you organized and more productive.
A clean, organized work area creates the "mental space" for new work. Consider "tidying up" as the final step for each of today's tasks.
"There's only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self."
The moment of enlightenment is when a person's dreams of possibilities become images of probabilities
"Goals are not only absolutely necessary to motivate us. They are essential to really keep us alive
Is Your Work Area Clean And Functional?
Even if you're the creative type, keeping your work area tidy helps keep you organized and more productive.
A clean, organized work area creates the "mental space" for new work. Consider "tidying up" as the final step for each of today's tasks.
Today's TQ Challenge: Keep Work Area Well Organized.
Be METICULOUS! What items on your desk are finished and waiting to be put away?
Be ORGANIZED! Don't you feel less distracted when your work area is organized neatly?
Be EFFECIENT! Once your desk is clean and organized, why not make a commitment to keep it that way?
You'll never approach maximum productivity in a disorganized workspace. Make sure your work environment supports and assists you, rather than detracts and resists you. Keep it clean, orderly and well stocked. Invest in the best equipment and furnishings you can afford. Keep them in top condition. Remove anything that impedes your ability to stay at the top of your game. Add anything that improves your attitude or productivity.
"There's only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self." ~ Aldous Huxley
Think about it. How well and how often do you actually DO Organize Factor 8J?
"I keep my work area organized to support and assist me in maximizing results."
A high commitment (8J rated 8 or better) suggests you enjoy your work area. Your desk, computer, briefcase, phone system -- even the trunk of your car -- are all organized to help you be efficient and productive. Your work area is bright, clean, spacious and comfortable. There is a place for everything and everything is in its place. Your supplies are well stocked and your equipment is well maintained. You can get started on anything immediately, because there is nothing holding you back. Everything you need is within reach.
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Anthony Robbins' 5 Principles for Success - SUCCESS magazine
5 Principles for Success
Succeed at the Highest Level
December 3, 2008
Have you ever had an area of your life you wanted to change, and you were committed to making that change, but you still didn’t do it? Why does this happen? Is it because you don’t know how? Are there circumstances that prevent you from making that change?
While we can come up with a variety of reasons why we don’t follow through on what we say we want to do, inevitably it boils down to our mindset. Eighty percent of success in anything is psychology, and only 20 percent is mechanics. Most people know enough to get the job done, but they’re not doing it because their psychology is not in sync with their goals.
If you want to change your life in any area, there are five keys to succeeding at the highest level that will not only create the change you want to make, but also make that change sustainable and lasting.
1. Raise Your Standards
While this may sound like a tired old thought process, none of us who are honest can deny the truth that changes do not last long term until they become a part of our identity, until we literally begin to see them as the standard we live by. Raising your standards truly means turning your shoulds into musts. Everyone has a list of shoulds: ‘I should spend more time with my kids.’ ‘I should spend more time with a business plan.’ ‘I should lose some weight.’ I should, I should, I should. People don’t actually change. They just end up what I call, “shoulding” all over themselves. Convert those “shoulds” into “musts” and your entire life changes.
I’ve seen this example so many times when people have no money, but then one of their parents becomes ill, and they find the way to generate the money to cover the incredibly expensive cancer treatments. If you look at anyone who seems to have a superior life to yourself, I guarantee you they have a superior standard in that area. If you see someone who works out five times a week, it’s not because they have more time than you have. It’s because it is a must for them. They never miss. They identify with the standard and they live it every day.
When you feel that you absolutely must get something done, you will fi nd a way.
2. Change Your Limiting Beliefs
Even when the goal is crystal clear, and it’s truly a must for you to achieve, is that enough to succeed? Often it can be. But if you fi nd yourself either failing to act or pulling back, or even sabotaging yourself, there’s one reason: You have Inner Conflicts. Those can show up in fears and doubts, or they can show up as limiting beliefs in the form of fear or doubts. You may have a burning desire to experience absolute financial abundance, to be wealthy. But you may also have a conflicting belief that says: ‘I don’t want anyone to judge me.’ These two goals are in complete conflict. Or you have a desire to achieve a goal but simultaneously believe that you’re not strong enough, smart enough, or educated enough to make it happen. Unless you uncover these inner conflicts, they will cause you to fail.
One of the most important things I do in all of my seminars, in all of my coaching, is help people discover the conflict and realign themselves. When a human being is completely aligned, when everything inside of you is moving toward what you want without any holdbacks, there is a level of certainty that moves you to action on a consistent basis. And it will cause you to tap your fullest potential, creating results beyond your wildest dreams.
3. Model Strategies That Work
Remember, success leaves clues. There’s a Pathway to Power; a way to achieve what you want in a shorter period of time. And the way to find it is to model someone who’s already achieving what you want. If someone is successful at anything, whether they have a great relationship, are extraordinarily successful in business, or they have the body and energy that you desire, they’re not lucky. They’ve got a set of strategies that they apply and those strategies work. You don’t need to reinvent the wheel. You don’t need to reinvent a way to succeed. Throughout my life, I’ve always believed it’s been best to learn from others. That’s how you compress decades into days.
4. Intensify Your Emotions
It’s inevitable that life will hit us with something that feels like a crushing blow, whether an illness, a business setback, or a problem within your family. But this is a critical moment that, if faced directly, will give you the muscle of life—psychological strength—if we can simply look at it as a gift from God and find a way to use it.
Lance Armstrong’s a great example. When he faced cancer, what did he do? He didn’t give up. He intensified the emotions that he had to find a way to succeed more than he ever had in his entire sports career, even though he thought he had maximized his capabilities. And what happened? After conquering cancer, facing another biker was nothing. He won seven Tour de France events in a row. Remember, he had never won any Tour de France before that. He turned something that could have been the most traumatic moment of his life into a launching pad for some of his greatest victories. He chose to intensify his emotions and fi nd a way to conquer, not be defeated by what life offered him. These are the moments that determine our destiny.
5. Give Much More Than You Expect to Receive
Ultimately what shapes the meaning of our lives is not what we get, but what we give. If you can make it your goal to each day fi nd a way to add more value to people’s lives than anyone else, then you’ll never have to worry about success. But if you’re constantly just trying to make a deal, trying to make a trade—‘I’ll give you this if you give me that,’ you’ll find yourself struggling to prosper. Remember, the secret to living is giving. We’re not made to be selfish. We can succeed and achieve, but what we want deep in our souls is to feel like life matters, that we’re givers, not takers. If each day you can sincerely feel like you’ve given something of value to those around you, I can promise you you’ll experience the ultimate victory of life; a life of meaning and joy.
Succeed at the Highest Level
December 3, 2008
Have you ever had an area of your life you wanted to change, and you were committed to making that change, but you still didn’t do it? Why does this happen? Is it because you don’t know how? Are there circumstances that prevent you from making that change?
While we can come up with a variety of reasons why we don’t follow through on what we say we want to do, inevitably it boils down to our mindset. Eighty percent of success in anything is psychology, and only 20 percent is mechanics. Most people know enough to get the job done, but they’re not doing it because their psychology is not in sync with their goals.
If you want to change your life in any area, there are five keys to succeeding at the highest level that will not only create the change you want to make, but also make that change sustainable and lasting.
1. Raise Your Standards
While this may sound like a tired old thought process, none of us who are honest can deny the truth that changes do not last long term until they become a part of our identity, until we literally begin to see them as the standard we live by. Raising your standards truly means turning your shoulds into musts. Everyone has a list of shoulds: ‘I should spend more time with my kids.’ ‘I should spend more time with a business plan.’ ‘I should lose some weight.’ I should, I should, I should. People don’t actually change. They just end up what I call, “shoulding” all over themselves. Convert those “shoulds” into “musts” and your entire life changes.
I’ve seen this example so many times when people have no money, but then one of their parents becomes ill, and they find the way to generate the money to cover the incredibly expensive cancer treatments. If you look at anyone who seems to have a superior life to yourself, I guarantee you they have a superior standard in that area. If you see someone who works out five times a week, it’s not because they have more time than you have. It’s because it is a must for them. They never miss. They identify with the standard and they live it every day.
When you feel that you absolutely must get something done, you will fi nd a way.
2. Change Your Limiting Beliefs
Even when the goal is crystal clear, and it’s truly a must for you to achieve, is that enough to succeed? Often it can be. But if you fi nd yourself either failing to act or pulling back, or even sabotaging yourself, there’s one reason: You have Inner Conflicts. Those can show up in fears and doubts, or they can show up as limiting beliefs in the form of fear or doubts. You may have a burning desire to experience absolute financial abundance, to be wealthy. But you may also have a conflicting belief that says: ‘I don’t want anyone to judge me.’ These two goals are in complete conflict. Or you have a desire to achieve a goal but simultaneously believe that you’re not strong enough, smart enough, or educated enough to make it happen. Unless you uncover these inner conflicts, they will cause you to fail.
One of the most important things I do in all of my seminars, in all of my coaching, is help people discover the conflict and realign themselves. When a human being is completely aligned, when everything inside of you is moving toward what you want without any holdbacks, there is a level of certainty that moves you to action on a consistent basis. And it will cause you to tap your fullest potential, creating results beyond your wildest dreams.
3. Model Strategies That Work
Remember, success leaves clues. There’s a Pathway to Power; a way to achieve what you want in a shorter period of time. And the way to find it is to model someone who’s already achieving what you want. If someone is successful at anything, whether they have a great relationship, are extraordinarily successful in business, or they have the body and energy that you desire, they’re not lucky. They’ve got a set of strategies that they apply and those strategies work. You don’t need to reinvent the wheel. You don’t need to reinvent a way to succeed. Throughout my life, I’ve always believed it’s been best to learn from others. That’s how you compress decades into days.
4. Intensify Your Emotions
It’s inevitable that life will hit us with something that feels like a crushing blow, whether an illness, a business setback, or a problem within your family. But this is a critical moment that, if faced directly, will give you the muscle of life—psychological strength—if we can simply look at it as a gift from God and find a way to use it.
Lance Armstrong’s a great example. When he faced cancer, what did he do? He didn’t give up. He intensified the emotions that he had to find a way to succeed more than he ever had in his entire sports career, even though he thought he had maximized his capabilities. And what happened? After conquering cancer, facing another biker was nothing. He won seven Tour de France events in a row. Remember, he had never won any Tour de France before that. He turned something that could have been the most traumatic moment of his life into a launching pad for some of his greatest victories. He chose to intensify his emotions and fi nd a way to conquer, not be defeated by what life offered him. These are the moments that determine our destiny.
5. Give Much More Than You Expect to Receive
Ultimately what shapes the meaning of our lives is not what we get, but what we give. If you can make it your goal to each day fi nd a way to add more value to people’s lives than anyone else, then you’ll never have to worry about success. But if you’re constantly just trying to make a deal, trying to make a trade—‘I’ll give you this if you give me that,’ you’ll find yourself struggling to prosper. Remember, the secret to living is giving. We’re not made to be selfish. We can succeed and achieve, but what we want deep in our souls is to feel like life matters, that we’re givers, not takers. If each day you can sincerely feel like you’ve given something of value to those around you, I can promise you you’ll experience the ultimate victory of life; a life of meaning and joy.
Unleashing the Power - Tony Robbins
Tony Robbins has coached U.S. presidents, Fortune 500 CEOs, sports and entertainment superstars—all seeking strategies to reach the next level in their lives and careers. People often call upon Robbins to help remove barriers holding them back and to inspire them to take action. This master motivator is equally adept at keeping a crowd of 10,000 people on its feet for hours. He's also addressed the World Economic Forum, British Parliament and Harvard Business School.
Robbins' message goes beyond positive thinking; intelligent thinking is what drives him. He understands that when people are feeling overwhelmed, frustrated and fearful, they're rarely capable of brilliant analysis and decision-making.
"Confidence and competence is not the same thing," Robbins tells SUCCESS, following his return from a recent seminar tour through Australia and India. "No one should go into their garden and chant, "There are no weeds. There are no weeds. There are no weeds." For people to be true leaders, they have to first see things as they are, not worse. Then see it better than it is, and then make it the way you see it.
"The bottom line is that people have within them a force that is so powerful, there is nothing that can keep them from doing, being, sharing, creating and giving whatever they envision in life," Robbins continues. "My entire life is helping people unleash that power. Nothing drives me more than to see someone or an organization transform and begin to pursue goals with a purpose that inspires them, and gives them a greater sense of meaning—in not only what they do, but who they are."
Harnessing Emotion to Fuel Change
As economic uncertainty continues to shake Wall Street and Main Street, many success-minded professionals are being put to the test. Robbins' work is particularly relevant now, when people can call on his tools to keep their heads together and develop what he calls "emotional fitness."
"If you're psychologically strong enough, you can not only survive, but you can thrive when tough situations occur, as opposed to letting the environment control you and take over," he says. "It's really about mastering strength within yourself so that you can conquer the outer world around you."
Robbins continues to attract thousands of people to packed arenas all over the world, seeking to take their lives to the next level. The human spirit is what inspires him. Human potential actualized is what drives him.
But momentum wasn't always on his side. The 48-year-old Robbins vividly remembers the days when he was living in a stark, 400-square-foot apartment in Venice, Calif., and reduced to washing dishes in the bathtub. He was 30 pounds overweight, had a dead-end job, and in relationships that weren't working.
"I was extremely unhappy and couldn't stand who I was because I knew I had the potential to be so much more," he says. "I think there are many people who can relate to what I was experiencing—the pain of being in a rut and feeling like there's no way out.
"There are many people who live in what I call 'No-man's Land,' a place where you're not really happy, but you're not unhappy enough to do anything about it," he says. "That's a dangerous place. It's a place where people numb themselves to their dreams. It's where they dismiss hope and accept what's in front of them instead of driving toward what they really want in life. I lived there for a time, but I eventually hit rock bottom, and I'm glad I did because it forced me to take action. My only option for survival was to dig deep—to summon my courage, determination, faith, compassion and commitment to transform my life. I learned so much from that experience because I used those negative feelings to fuel my change. For me, I had no choice. I had to change."
Breaking Through Limitations
That change has resulted in big business for Robbins, who serves as chairman of five companies all geared toward his creed of improving the quality of life for people around the world. Robbins Research International Inc., based in San Diego, stages more than 100 events a year, offers professional coaching services and a variety of multimedia programs, including his best-selling The Ultimate Edge and Personal Power CD programs, which have sold more than 35 million units worldwide. He also created the award-winning Namale Resort and Spa in Fiji, where he also spends a few months each year.
But none of the success he enjoys would ever have happened if he hadn't been able to find a way to break through his own limitations. He had to get clear about what he really wanted and harness the fuel of human emotion to force himself to consistently take action to make his dreams a reality. "I was my first client," he says.
Robbins has worked directly with more than 3.5 million people from more than 100 countries. And he's as active as ever, often spending more than 15 hours on stage per day for a four-day event. That may sound crazy to some, but for Robbins, it's just another day at the office.
"I'm obsessed with finding what makes the difference in the quality of people's lives," Robbins says, "I'm always reading, interviewing extraordinary individuals, studying their patterns and experimenting on how to integrate what I've learned to make a difference in peoples' lives. The energy that comes from connecting and helping to make a difference with thousands of people at once, or one-on-one, is the juice of life for me. When you're giving everything you have and those you're working with are throwing it back at you five times as hard, it's absolutely incredible. It's an extraordinary experience, so powerful that I get swept up in those magical moments. Sometimes I come off stage and I think it's 8 at night, and I'm reminded that it's 1 o'clock in the morning."
His business of helping others help themselves didn't grow overnight. When he started 30 years ago, Robbins was a pioneer in personal and professional development—which is a $10 billion industry today. Along the way, Robbins says he probably failed more times than he succeeded. But he looks at failures simply as results or outcomes that he learns from each time.
Science of Achievement
"Unfortunately, we're programmed to fear this thing called 'failure,' so we try everything we can to avoid it, which is pointless," he says. "Failure is often necessary for real learning to occur. But the answer is simple. If you didn't get the results you want, learn from the experience so that you have references about how to make better decisions the next time around. People who fear failure internalize their mistakes, and when they try to go after something in the future, they might think, "Well, I tried to go after a dream before and look what happened." This is what keeps people from taking the very action that could move them to accomplish their goals. Too many people want to avoid any hint of a problem. But overcoming obstacles is what gives us psychological strength—it's the very thing that forms character."
Over the years, Robbins has noticed patterns in what makes people succeed or fail, what makes them feel happy or sad, and what it is that creates a life of meaning and fulfillment versus a life of frustration and despair. He saw it early on in his own life, and he sees it in the people he spends time with today—whether it's a hungry entrepreneur, a seasoned corporate executive or a mid-level manager.
"I can tell you, after working with millions of people for more than three decades, success is no accident in any environment," Robbins says. "There are rules of the game that, if followed, will lead to consistent success. There are logical patterns of action, and specific pathways to excellence that I call the science of achievement. But none of that means much without the art of fulfillment. I have seen business moguls achieve their ultimate goals but still live in frustration, worry and fear. What's preventing these successful people from being happy? The answer is they have focused only on achievement and not fulfillment. Extraordinary accomplishment does not guarantee extraordinary joy, happiness, love and a sense of meaning. These two skill sets feed off each other, and makes me believe that success without fulfillment is failure."
The father of life coaching answers some questions about failure and success, and everything in between.
Q: How did you go from living in a small apartment, practically broke, to the successful and fulfilled person you are today?
Anthony Robbins: I took advantage of my intense pain, and I turned it into the fuel for action. When you're living in a 400-square-foot bachelor apartment, cooking on a hotplate above your trash can and washing your dishes in the bathtub, you have to start looking at yourself. On top of that I was 30 pounds overweight, had a job that was going nowhere, and I was in relationships I hated. What changed me? I had a series of experiences with frustration at myself, and moved into unbelievable humiliation. I began to realize that who I was as a man—how I was living mentally, emotionally, physically, spiritually and financially—was far less of a man than who I really was inside. When I hit that threshold of pain, I didn't know at the time what I was doing, but I decided at the very minimum I was going to go on a run.
You have to understand; I hadn't run or exercised intensely for probably three years. But at the peak of that physical intensity, my nervous system was wired. I had made radical changes in my body. So I grabbed a journal there on the beach, drew a line in the middle of the page, and on one side wrote everything I would no longer stand for in my life, which was virtually everything I was living at the time. And on the other side I wrote everything I was now committed to. But I didn't yet know how I was going to make the change. I knew what I was going to change and why. This is the day that I turned my life around. It unleashed me. I began to search for the answers, but instead of just reading about them, or hearing them, I began to apply them. And I changed everything in my life. I lost 30 pounds in a little more than 30 days. I transformed emotionally, physically, spiritually and financially. Within a year, I had begun to live the dreams that I once thought were impossible. I'd tell anyone that if you're going to change your life, you have to:
Decide what you will no longer stand for and what you'?re committed to. Clarity is power.
Take massive action. You have to be willing to do the things you don't want to do. You have to build a momentum that consistent action produces.
Notice what's working and what's not working. And when it's not working, change your approach. And keep changing until you finally achieve what it is you're committed to.
Q: You talk about people living an extraordinary life. What is your definition of an extraordinary life?
AR: I think the answer is different for everyone. Ultimately, an extraordinary life is life on your terms. For some people it might be creating their own business or starting a nonprofit foundation. For others it may be making several million dollars. For someone else it might be the ultimate satisfaction of raising a son or daughter to be an extraordinary soul. It could be creating a garden, writing a poem or just truly enjoying every breath of life. I think the most important thing is for you to defi ne what would be an extraordinary life for you today because it changes as our lives change. We don't want to be living off an old script. Otherwise, you may fi nd yourself with one of those insane moments where you actually achieved your goal and then your brain says, 'Is this all there is' There's no worse feeling in life. Take a moment to update your wish list and ask yourself, 'If my life was truly extraordinary, if it was magnificent, by my own definition, what would my life be like today: physically, emotionally, with my family, in my career, in my level of happiness?' Set the standard for yourself so your brain, body and soul know what you're committed to creating.
For me personally, an extraordinary life is living what you were made for. For me, that means, first of all, giving and sharing love, and I'm truly blessed to have that kind of love in my relationship with my wife, Sage. But an extraordinary life for me is also finding a way to make a difference for others to grow and love. The driving force in my life is to help make a measurable difference in the quality of life for people everywhere. It is my greatest joy to share the tools and strategies for creating a life of meaning and fulfillment. Nothing stokes me more than to see someone or an organization transform and begin to pursue goals with a purpose that inspires them, and gives them a greater sense of meaning—in not only what they do, but who they are.
Q: How have you learned from your past setbacks and failures?
AR: Like most people, I've had as many, if not more failures than successes. But what's been helpful is that I've worked hard to learn from these mistakes so I don't have to repeat them. I realized along the way that if we can learn from our mistakes, we can create shortcuts that can help us to make a measurable difference for other people in their lives. When you recognize a pattern for failure, you can avoid it. And when you recognize a pattern for success, you can take the on-ramp for what you want much more quickly. I call these 'Pathways to Power.' And my life is truly about sharing those strategies, those pathways, those shortcuts that allow us to save ourselves time and pain. Ultimately, what I've learned, though, is that life is not about success or failure; it's about meaning. It's about the interpretation we give to each event in our life—and not the event itself. Meanings are shaped by what we believe and what we value.
Just remember, two people can have the same circumstances, but they pull different meanings from it, and therefore a different set of emotions, actions, and a different life.
Q: You are sometimes referred to as a motivational speaker. Is that an accurate description?
AR: My work has never been about motivation. It's true that when people see news coverage of my seminars they see 10,000 people jumping or celebrating. I just understand that in order to get peak performance, you have to get people in a peak state. What we do is based on the state we're in. And training people's minds and bodies to be at their best is exciting and rewarding.
But ultimately, who I really am is the 'Why' guy. If somebody says to me, 'I don't need any motivation,' I'll say, 'That's obvious. You're already motivated. What I want to know is: What is your motive for action? I want to know, for example, why you claim that you want to lose weight, yet each day, you seem to be motivated to eat things that cause you to gain weight.' The ultimate question is 'Why?' And when you can answer this question, you can change your life forever. Part of my job is to help people uncover the inner conflicts that hold them back, to find the conflicts in their motivations. When you can uncover these conflicts and shift them, you can change anything in your life.
Q: It seems there's more uncertainty in the world now than ever. What do you say to people who are uncertain about their future?
AR: It's true the world has changed dramatically over the last few years, and it's going to continue to change. The pace of change is more rapid than ever. But one thing is constant—there are seasons in everyone's life just as there are seasons in nature. There's a passageway that, if you see it, it will pull you out of the uncertainty and guide you on how to maximize this time in your life. The transformation of the quality of life for early humanity came when seasons were recognized. Until then, man had to wander as a hunter and gatherer, moving from place to place. But once we understood the seasons, we knew when to plant, when to protect, when to reap. And man could have roots. He could have sustainability. He could have certainty for his future.
These kinds of seasons not only shape our personal lives, but there are seasons in history as well. Every 100 years has roughly four primary seasons in it. If you're a student of history, you know there are economic cycles, and cycles of war. You think things are tough today? If you were born in 1910, what was happening in the world by the time you were 19 years old? It was 1929 and the Great Depression occurred. In the next major cycle in life, around 29 years old, World War II broke out. And yet this generation faced these incredible challenges—this financial, emotional and international winter if you would—and by fighting through it, they built a psychological and emotional muscle that makes us still call them the 'Great Generation.'
The secret to life is threefold. It's to understand what season of life you're in, to understand what season the world is in, and to figure out how to take advantage of it. I teach everyone in my seminars how to find the season they're in, which is different for everyone, and to take advantage of it. That's the secret to experiencing an extraordinary life.
Robbins' message goes beyond positive thinking; intelligent thinking is what drives him. He understands that when people are feeling overwhelmed, frustrated and fearful, they're rarely capable of brilliant analysis and decision-making.
"Confidence and competence is not the same thing," Robbins tells SUCCESS, following his return from a recent seminar tour through Australia and India. "No one should go into their garden and chant, "There are no weeds. There are no weeds. There are no weeds." For people to be true leaders, they have to first see things as they are, not worse. Then see it better than it is, and then make it the way you see it.
"The bottom line is that people have within them a force that is so powerful, there is nothing that can keep them from doing, being, sharing, creating and giving whatever they envision in life," Robbins continues. "My entire life is helping people unleash that power. Nothing drives me more than to see someone or an organization transform and begin to pursue goals with a purpose that inspires them, and gives them a greater sense of meaning—in not only what they do, but who they are."
Harnessing Emotion to Fuel Change
As economic uncertainty continues to shake Wall Street and Main Street, many success-minded professionals are being put to the test. Robbins' work is particularly relevant now, when people can call on his tools to keep their heads together and develop what he calls "emotional fitness."
"If you're psychologically strong enough, you can not only survive, but you can thrive when tough situations occur, as opposed to letting the environment control you and take over," he says. "It's really about mastering strength within yourself so that you can conquer the outer world around you."
Robbins continues to attract thousands of people to packed arenas all over the world, seeking to take their lives to the next level. The human spirit is what inspires him. Human potential actualized is what drives him.
But momentum wasn't always on his side. The 48-year-old Robbins vividly remembers the days when he was living in a stark, 400-square-foot apartment in Venice, Calif., and reduced to washing dishes in the bathtub. He was 30 pounds overweight, had a dead-end job, and in relationships that weren't working.
"I was extremely unhappy and couldn't stand who I was because I knew I had the potential to be so much more," he says. "I think there are many people who can relate to what I was experiencing—the pain of being in a rut and feeling like there's no way out.
"There are many people who live in what I call 'No-man's Land,' a place where you're not really happy, but you're not unhappy enough to do anything about it," he says. "That's a dangerous place. It's a place where people numb themselves to their dreams. It's where they dismiss hope and accept what's in front of them instead of driving toward what they really want in life. I lived there for a time, but I eventually hit rock bottom, and I'm glad I did because it forced me to take action. My only option for survival was to dig deep—to summon my courage, determination, faith, compassion and commitment to transform my life. I learned so much from that experience because I used those negative feelings to fuel my change. For me, I had no choice. I had to change."
Breaking Through Limitations
That change has resulted in big business for Robbins, who serves as chairman of five companies all geared toward his creed of improving the quality of life for people around the world. Robbins Research International Inc., based in San Diego, stages more than 100 events a year, offers professional coaching services and a variety of multimedia programs, including his best-selling The Ultimate Edge and Personal Power CD programs, which have sold more than 35 million units worldwide. He also created the award-winning Namale Resort and Spa in Fiji, where he also spends a few months each year.
But none of the success he enjoys would ever have happened if he hadn't been able to find a way to break through his own limitations. He had to get clear about what he really wanted and harness the fuel of human emotion to force himself to consistently take action to make his dreams a reality. "I was my first client," he says.
Robbins has worked directly with more than 3.5 million people from more than 100 countries. And he's as active as ever, often spending more than 15 hours on stage per day for a four-day event. That may sound crazy to some, but for Robbins, it's just another day at the office.
"I'm obsessed with finding what makes the difference in the quality of people's lives," Robbins says, "I'm always reading, interviewing extraordinary individuals, studying their patterns and experimenting on how to integrate what I've learned to make a difference in peoples' lives. The energy that comes from connecting and helping to make a difference with thousands of people at once, or one-on-one, is the juice of life for me. When you're giving everything you have and those you're working with are throwing it back at you five times as hard, it's absolutely incredible. It's an extraordinary experience, so powerful that I get swept up in those magical moments. Sometimes I come off stage and I think it's 8 at night, and I'm reminded that it's 1 o'clock in the morning."
His business of helping others help themselves didn't grow overnight. When he started 30 years ago, Robbins was a pioneer in personal and professional development—which is a $10 billion industry today. Along the way, Robbins says he probably failed more times than he succeeded. But he looks at failures simply as results or outcomes that he learns from each time.
Science of Achievement
"Unfortunately, we're programmed to fear this thing called 'failure,' so we try everything we can to avoid it, which is pointless," he says. "Failure is often necessary for real learning to occur. But the answer is simple. If you didn't get the results you want, learn from the experience so that you have references about how to make better decisions the next time around. People who fear failure internalize their mistakes, and when they try to go after something in the future, they might think, "Well, I tried to go after a dream before and look what happened." This is what keeps people from taking the very action that could move them to accomplish their goals. Too many people want to avoid any hint of a problem. But overcoming obstacles is what gives us psychological strength—it's the very thing that forms character."
Over the years, Robbins has noticed patterns in what makes people succeed or fail, what makes them feel happy or sad, and what it is that creates a life of meaning and fulfillment versus a life of frustration and despair. He saw it early on in his own life, and he sees it in the people he spends time with today—whether it's a hungry entrepreneur, a seasoned corporate executive or a mid-level manager.
"I can tell you, after working with millions of people for more than three decades, success is no accident in any environment," Robbins says. "There are rules of the game that, if followed, will lead to consistent success. There are logical patterns of action, and specific pathways to excellence that I call the science of achievement. But none of that means much without the art of fulfillment. I have seen business moguls achieve their ultimate goals but still live in frustration, worry and fear. What's preventing these successful people from being happy? The answer is they have focused only on achievement and not fulfillment. Extraordinary accomplishment does not guarantee extraordinary joy, happiness, love and a sense of meaning. These two skill sets feed off each other, and makes me believe that success without fulfillment is failure."
The father of life coaching answers some questions about failure and success, and everything in between.
Q: How did you go from living in a small apartment, practically broke, to the successful and fulfilled person you are today?
Anthony Robbins: I took advantage of my intense pain, and I turned it into the fuel for action. When you're living in a 400-square-foot bachelor apartment, cooking on a hotplate above your trash can and washing your dishes in the bathtub, you have to start looking at yourself. On top of that I was 30 pounds overweight, had a job that was going nowhere, and I was in relationships I hated. What changed me? I had a series of experiences with frustration at myself, and moved into unbelievable humiliation. I began to realize that who I was as a man—how I was living mentally, emotionally, physically, spiritually and financially—was far less of a man than who I really was inside. When I hit that threshold of pain, I didn't know at the time what I was doing, but I decided at the very minimum I was going to go on a run.
You have to understand; I hadn't run or exercised intensely for probably three years. But at the peak of that physical intensity, my nervous system was wired. I had made radical changes in my body. So I grabbed a journal there on the beach, drew a line in the middle of the page, and on one side wrote everything I would no longer stand for in my life, which was virtually everything I was living at the time. And on the other side I wrote everything I was now committed to. But I didn't yet know how I was going to make the change. I knew what I was going to change and why. This is the day that I turned my life around. It unleashed me. I began to search for the answers, but instead of just reading about them, or hearing them, I began to apply them. And I changed everything in my life. I lost 30 pounds in a little more than 30 days. I transformed emotionally, physically, spiritually and financially. Within a year, I had begun to live the dreams that I once thought were impossible. I'd tell anyone that if you're going to change your life, you have to:
Decide what you will no longer stand for and what you'?re committed to. Clarity is power.
Take massive action. You have to be willing to do the things you don't want to do. You have to build a momentum that consistent action produces.
Notice what's working and what's not working. And when it's not working, change your approach. And keep changing until you finally achieve what it is you're committed to.
Q: You talk about people living an extraordinary life. What is your definition of an extraordinary life?
AR: I think the answer is different for everyone. Ultimately, an extraordinary life is life on your terms. For some people it might be creating their own business or starting a nonprofit foundation. For others it may be making several million dollars. For someone else it might be the ultimate satisfaction of raising a son or daughter to be an extraordinary soul. It could be creating a garden, writing a poem or just truly enjoying every breath of life. I think the most important thing is for you to defi ne what would be an extraordinary life for you today because it changes as our lives change. We don't want to be living off an old script. Otherwise, you may fi nd yourself with one of those insane moments where you actually achieved your goal and then your brain says, 'Is this all there is' There's no worse feeling in life. Take a moment to update your wish list and ask yourself, 'If my life was truly extraordinary, if it was magnificent, by my own definition, what would my life be like today: physically, emotionally, with my family, in my career, in my level of happiness?' Set the standard for yourself so your brain, body and soul know what you're committed to creating.
For me personally, an extraordinary life is living what you were made for. For me, that means, first of all, giving and sharing love, and I'm truly blessed to have that kind of love in my relationship with my wife, Sage. But an extraordinary life for me is also finding a way to make a difference for others to grow and love. The driving force in my life is to help make a measurable difference in the quality of life for people everywhere. It is my greatest joy to share the tools and strategies for creating a life of meaning and fulfillment. Nothing stokes me more than to see someone or an organization transform and begin to pursue goals with a purpose that inspires them, and gives them a greater sense of meaning—in not only what they do, but who they are.
Q: How have you learned from your past setbacks and failures?
AR: Like most people, I've had as many, if not more failures than successes. But what's been helpful is that I've worked hard to learn from these mistakes so I don't have to repeat them. I realized along the way that if we can learn from our mistakes, we can create shortcuts that can help us to make a measurable difference for other people in their lives. When you recognize a pattern for failure, you can avoid it. And when you recognize a pattern for success, you can take the on-ramp for what you want much more quickly. I call these 'Pathways to Power.' And my life is truly about sharing those strategies, those pathways, those shortcuts that allow us to save ourselves time and pain. Ultimately, what I've learned, though, is that life is not about success or failure; it's about meaning. It's about the interpretation we give to each event in our life—and not the event itself. Meanings are shaped by what we believe and what we value.
Just remember, two people can have the same circumstances, but they pull different meanings from it, and therefore a different set of emotions, actions, and a different life.
Q: You are sometimes referred to as a motivational speaker. Is that an accurate description?
AR: My work has never been about motivation. It's true that when people see news coverage of my seminars they see 10,000 people jumping or celebrating. I just understand that in order to get peak performance, you have to get people in a peak state. What we do is based on the state we're in. And training people's minds and bodies to be at their best is exciting and rewarding.
But ultimately, who I really am is the 'Why' guy. If somebody says to me, 'I don't need any motivation,' I'll say, 'That's obvious. You're already motivated. What I want to know is: What is your motive for action? I want to know, for example, why you claim that you want to lose weight, yet each day, you seem to be motivated to eat things that cause you to gain weight.' The ultimate question is 'Why?' And when you can answer this question, you can change your life forever. Part of my job is to help people uncover the inner conflicts that hold them back, to find the conflicts in their motivations. When you can uncover these conflicts and shift them, you can change anything in your life.
Q: It seems there's more uncertainty in the world now than ever. What do you say to people who are uncertain about their future?
AR: It's true the world has changed dramatically over the last few years, and it's going to continue to change. The pace of change is more rapid than ever. But one thing is constant—there are seasons in everyone's life just as there are seasons in nature. There's a passageway that, if you see it, it will pull you out of the uncertainty and guide you on how to maximize this time in your life. The transformation of the quality of life for early humanity came when seasons were recognized. Until then, man had to wander as a hunter and gatherer, moving from place to place. But once we understood the seasons, we knew when to plant, when to protect, when to reap. And man could have roots. He could have sustainability. He could have certainty for his future.
These kinds of seasons not only shape our personal lives, but there are seasons in history as well. Every 100 years has roughly four primary seasons in it. If you're a student of history, you know there are economic cycles, and cycles of war. You think things are tough today? If you were born in 1910, what was happening in the world by the time you were 19 years old? It was 1929 and the Great Depression occurred. In the next major cycle in life, around 29 years old, World War II broke out. And yet this generation faced these incredible challenges—this financial, emotional and international winter if you would—and by fighting through it, they built a psychological and emotional muscle that makes us still call them the 'Great Generation.'
The secret to life is threefold. It's to understand what season of life you're in, to understand what season the world is in, and to figure out how to take advantage of it. I teach everyone in my seminars how to find the season they're in, which is different for everyone, and to take advantage of it. That's the secret to experiencing an extraordinary life.
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