Archive for January, 2009
Create Financial Freedom
January 28th, 2009. Published under Uncategorized. No Comments.
The financial world is crumbling because a handful of CEO’s sold financial products that made them millions while creating an extreme credit crisis for the rest of the nation. And all you can do is watch as your precious stocks tumble and the dream of owning a house outright dries up like a raisin in the sun.
‘A Dream Deferred’
by Langston Hughes
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore -
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over -
like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?
Don’t defer your dreams - it’s time you took back control of your life. We’ve all been so deeply programmed that trudging through the corporate world and climbing the corporate ladder to a glass ceiling is perceived as the only way of life. People’s rote behavior and negative belief systems are so deeply entrenched that they’re mentally blocked from achieving financial freedom and they don’t even know it-this is your wake-up call!
Vision is Everything
January 21st, 2009. Published under To Your Success. No Comments.
When was the last time you truly believed you were meant for greatness? When was the last time you actually envisioned yourself achieving a goal? Or for that matter, when was the last time you even set a goal? What’s the matter, scared?
Try the following: Every morning, make a strong affirmation of yourself, which includes three of your best personal traits and core strengths. For example, “I am compassionate, intelligent and funny, and these things help me and others live better lives. I am amazing.” Regular affirmations support positive thinking and help keep us on track to our goals. Feel yourself sliding towards negativity? Repeat your affirmations and stay the course. Motivating ourselves and getting psyched about bringing on new business is excellent. But in the long run, maintaining such motivation can be tiring. By practicing regular positive thinking, you will eventually reprogram yourself to simply expect positive results, which is much easier than consciously bolstering yourself. You must realize that consistent action and hard work now will pay off towards the good life. See you at the top!
Circles
January 14th, 2009. Published under To Your Success. No Comments.
Feel like you’re going in circles, experiencing the same obstacles in your career or business? There’s a solid chance that you’re subconsciously allowing this to happen. Regardless of your upbringing or current environment, you are in full control of your thoughts and attitudes. Your current thought patterns are only habits, and habits can be changed. Try this exercise: The next time you’re driving home from a difficult presentation, or wrapping up a tough day on the phone, take the time to relax and reflect on your day. Don’t let discouragement or a sense of overwhelm drain you. Instead, mentally highlight positive things you accomplished that day. From finally remembering to turn off the coffee pot to telling yourself that you did a great job marketing your product, it could be anything-have fun with it. Positive thoughts are free currency and you should stock up on as much as you can. You simply can’t have too much positivity in your life. Yes, outside recognition is great, it really fuels the self-esteem, but giving yourself a mental pat on the back is what pays the residual dividends. Positive thought encourages self-confidence, which is much more permanent and empowering than any external accolades.
The Power of Positivity
January 7th, 2009. Published under To Your Success. No Comments.
One of the best ways to be more positive is simply telling yourself, “Yes, I can.” And pinpointing areas where positive attitude shines will show you areas of strength to build off. The next time you feel the desire to flee a situation or are feeling overwhelmed by what seems like unobtainable goals, take a deep breath and stand up to the challenge. Oddly enough, some people find it easier to swallow unfilled dreams and cope with mini defeats instead of believing in themselves and putting their abilities to the test. But if you arm yourself with positive thoughts, then even defeat can be rewarding, because you’ll have the comfort of knowing you at least tried, and are sure to have learned something new in the process. An unsuccessful attempt will always be considered a victory when compared to the failure to act. Plus, a positive frame of mind maintains a more accepting mentality and creates openness to new opportunities. From this, you may begin to perceive previously unseen possibilities. Positivity is absolutely empowering and should be considered one of your most potent offenses, enabling you to tackle your biggest challenges with excitement and vigor.