That sounds pretty easy, but it is the true reason for success, and also the reason for failure. To achieve anything in life, the first (and most crucial step in getting there) is to decide where you want to go. Think about it every day of your life. That vision will carry you over..... Just keep your eye on your goal and continue to grow in competence.... When you have a clear vision and have the determination to achieve your vision, action must follow, but it will be desired action... in allignment with your vision. When you keep your eye on the goal, you WILL achieve it.
The key to success, and the key to failure is just this:
WE BECOME WHAT WE THINK ABOUT.
"Well, it’s pretty apparent, isn’t it? We become what we think about. A person who is thinking about a concrete and worthwhile goal is going to reach it, because that’s what he’s thinking about. Conversely, the person who has no goal, who doesn’t know where he’s going, and whose thoughts must therefore be thoughts of confusion, anxiety, fear, and worry will thereby create a life of frustration, fear, anxiety and worry. And if he thinks about nothing … he becomes nothing."
Earl Nightingale
You can read a true story told by Earl Nightingale "Acres Of Diamonds" by clicking on the link.... http://www.nightingale.com/AE_Article~i~156~article~ACRESOFDIAMONDS.aspx ENJOY!
I would love to hear your vision.
Keep your eye on the goal and go for it! Make TODAY count!
Cristy
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
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"Some of us learn from other people's mistakes and the rest of us have to be other people."
Zig Ziglar (1926 - )
American author, salesperson, and motivational speaker
Zig Ziglar (1926 - )
American author, salesperson, and motivational speaker
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Have The Courage To Take a Chance!
Thomas Edison once observed that the reason most people don't recognise opportunity when it comes along is that it is often dressed in coveralls and looks like work. Often opportunity involves a great deal of work and a willingness to take a chance on something, the outcome of which may be uncertain. Eventually you reach a point when you must either accept an opportunity with all of its unknowns or else turn your back on it. No one can tell you when you have reached that point; you alone know when it is time to make your move, to have the courage to take a chance.
"The important thing is not being afraid to take a chance. Remember, the greatest failure is to not try. Once you find something you love to do, be the best at doing it."
Debbi Fields
Founder of Mrs. Fields Cookies
Take a chance & live your dreams... it will be well worth it!
For further information on how you can live your dream life, contact me at http://www.onlineprofitexperts.com/
To You Having The Courage to Pursue Your Dreams!
Cristy
"The important thing is not being afraid to take a chance. Remember, the greatest failure is to not try. Once you find something you love to do, be the best at doing it."
Debbi Fields
Founder of Mrs. Fields Cookies
Take a chance & live your dreams... it will be well worth it!
For further information on how you can live your dream life, contact me at http://www.onlineprofitexperts.com/
To You Having The Courage to Pursue Your Dreams!
Cristy
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Remember to LAUGH
Research has shown health benefits of laughter ranging from strengthening the immune system to reducing food cravings to increasing one's threshold for pain. There's even an emerging therapeutic field known as humour therapy to help people heal more quickly, among other things. Humour also has several important stress relieving benefits.
Remember to enjoy the week ahead and LAUGH lots :)
To Your Happiness & Laughter,
Cristy
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
The Top Six Ways To Remain Motivated!
I hear this question alot: How can I keep myself motivated long term? It can be done! Here are my tips for staying motivated...
1. Get motivated every day. Zig Ziglar was once confronted about being a “motivational speaker.” The guy said to him, “You guys come and get people hyped up and then you leave and the motivation goes away. It doesn’t last, and then you have to get motivated again.” Zig reminded the gentleman that baths are the same way but we think it is a good idea to take a bath every day!
It is true that motivation doesn’t last. We have to renew it each and every day. That is okay. It doesn’t make motivation a bad thing. We simply have to realize that if we want to stay motivated over the long term, it is something we will have to apply to ourselves each and every day. Personal Development (reading great books) are a great way to build your own motivation :)
2. Have a vision for your life.The root word of motivation is “motive.” The definition of motive is, “A reason to act.” This is the cognitive or rational side of motivation. It is your vision. You have to have a vision that is big enough to motivate you. If you are making $50,000 a year, it isn’t going to motivate you to set your goal at $52,000 a year. You just won’t get motivated for that because the reward isn’t enough. Maybe $70,000 a year would work for you, or even $50,000 a month. Set out a vision and a strategy for getting there. Have a plan and work the plan. It IS worth it!!!
3. Fuel your passion. Much of motivation is emotional. I don’t know quite how it works but I do know THAT it works. Emotion is a powerful force in getting us going. Passion is an emotion, so fuel your passion. “Well, I like to work on logic,” you may say. Great, now work on your passion. Set yourself on a course to have a consuming desire for your goal, whatever it is. Do whatever you can to feel the emotion and use it to your advantage!
4. Work hard enough to get results. You can build on your motivation by getting results. The harder you work, the more results you will get and the more results you get, the more you will be motivated to get more. These things all build on one another. If you want to lose weight, then lose the first few pounds. When the belt moves to the next notch you will get fired up to get it to the notch beyond that!
5. Put good materials into your mind. I can’t say this enough – listen to audios and ready great books. I do this DAILY to learn and grow. Their successes motivate me to get my own successes! Buy them, read them, and get motivated!
6. Ride the momentum when it comes. Sometimes you will just be clicking and sometimes you won’t. That is okay. It is the cycle of life. When you aren’t clicking, plug away. When you are clicking, pour it on because momentum will help you get larger gains in a shorter period of time with less energy. That is the Momentum Equation! When you are feeling good about how your work is going, ride the momentum and get as much out of it as you can! ENJOY the momentum!
These are simple principles, that when you put them to work regularly, will change your life by keeping you motivated all the time! Get going!…
Thanks to Chris Widener’s for sharing this with us.
To Your Success!
Cristy Willis
http://www.onlineprofitexperts.com/
1. Get motivated every day. Zig Ziglar was once confronted about being a “motivational speaker.” The guy said to him, “You guys come and get people hyped up and then you leave and the motivation goes away. It doesn’t last, and then you have to get motivated again.” Zig reminded the gentleman that baths are the same way but we think it is a good idea to take a bath every day!
It is true that motivation doesn’t last. We have to renew it each and every day. That is okay. It doesn’t make motivation a bad thing. We simply have to realize that if we want to stay motivated over the long term, it is something we will have to apply to ourselves each and every day. Personal Development (reading great books) are a great way to build your own motivation :)
2. Have a vision for your life.The root word of motivation is “motive.” The definition of motive is, “A reason to act.” This is the cognitive or rational side of motivation. It is your vision. You have to have a vision that is big enough to motivate you. If you are making $50,000 a year, it isn’t going to motivate you to set your goal at $52,000 a year. You just won’t get motivated for that because the reward isn’t enough. Maybe $70,000 a year would work for you, or even $50,000 a month. Set out a vision and a strategy for getting there. Have a plan and work the plan. It IS worth it!!!
3. Fuel your passion. Much of motivation is emotional. I don’t know quite how it works but I do know THAT it works. Emotion is a powerful force in getting us going. Passion is an emotion, so fuel your passion. “Well, I like to work on logic,” you may say. Great, now work on your passion. Set yourself on a course to have a consuming desire for your goal, whatever it is. Do whatever you can to feel the emotion and use it to your advantage!
4. Work hard enough to get results. You can build on your motivation by getting results. The harder you work, the more results you will get and the more results you get, the more you will be motivated to get more. These things all build on one another. If you want to lose weight, then lose the first few pounds. When the belt moves to the next notch you will get fired up to get it to the notch beyond that!
5. Put good materials into your mind. I can’t say this enough – listen to audios and ready great books. I do this DAILY to learn and grow. Their successes motivate me to get my own successes! Buy them, read them, and get motivated!
6. Ride the momentum when it comes. Sometimes you will just be clicking and sometimes you won’t. That is okay. It is the cycle of life. When you aren’t clicking, plug away. When you are clicking, pour it on because momentum will help you get larger gains in a shorter period of time with less energy. That is the Momentum Equation! When you are feeling good about how your work is going, ride the momentum and get as much out of it as you can! ENJOY the momentum!
These are simple principles, that when you put them to work regularly, will change your life by keeping you motivated all the time! Get going!…
Thanks to Chris Widener’s for sharing this with us.
To Your Success!
Cristy Willis
http://www.onlineprofitexperts.com/
CHARGE like a RHINO at your Goals and Dreams!
“I AM A CHARGING RHINOCEROS. I HAVE A DAMN-THE-TORPEDOES SPIRIT, I AM FULL OF ENERGY AND I CAN’T WAIT TO GET UP IN THE MORNING TO START CHARGING!”
Scott Alexander
To All The Inspiring Rhino's out there!
DREAM BIG!!
Cristy Willis
http://www.OnlineProfitExperts.com
Scott Alexander
To All The Inspiring Rhino's out there!
DREAM BIG!!
Cristy Willis
http://www.OnlineProfitExperts.com
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
RHINOCEROS SUCCESS. The Cows and the Rhinos...
I have been fortunate enough to recently read "RHINOCEROS SUCCESS" by Scott Alexander. This book is fabulous... An oldie, but definately a goodie! It is hard to come across now, as it is now out of print. A taste of the basis of this book if below...
This is a story of the cows and rhinos, developed by Scott Alexander. Here is my adapted version of it....
There once was a herd of cows out in this cow pasture. And of course there was grass and manure all over the place. But out in the middle of this herd of cows was a rhino, and he was totally out of place. Six thousand pounds of muscle; and thick armor of skin, with this big horn sticking out of his head. And the rhino wanted to leave the cow pasture and go to the promise land. Off into the distance you can see the promise land. But to get to the promise land you must first go through the jungle. The jungle is filled with thorns, quicksand and hunters; but the rhino has that 6 inch thick skin.
Contrary to the better judgment of the cows, and some of these seem to be very learned cows; the rhino leaves the cow pasture. And wouldn’t you know it... there’s adversity, hunters shooting at him, quicksand etc. Eventually the rhino meets up with some other rhinos and they say to him we’ll help you get through the jungle. There will still be some adversity but we’ll show you where the quicksand is and you don’t have to walk into the arrows, right? It’ll still be a bit of a struggle but we’ll help you to make it a nicer ride.
Eventually our rhino friend makes it through the jungle and to the promise land. What does our rhino do? Jumps back into the jungle. Why? To help the other fledgling rhinos get through the jungle. And then one day when as our rhino is relaxing, laying in his mud hole, he notices other rhinos coming out of the jungle. One by one they’re coming out of the jungle and he asks where are these rhinos coming from? And in a moment of clarity he realizes it must be the cow pasture. These rhinos weren't actually cows it’s just that they had been conned into believing they were cows. So convincingly that they even looked like cows, and even smelled like cows.
We’re all rhinos. We were born risk takers; all this self imposed limitations, is all just a story. What stops people from getting started in any worthy endeavor? The simple answer is fear. Fear of failure, fear of making a mistake, fear of success (worthiness). But the biggest and most persistent enemy of productive action is fear of criticism! People don't commit to taking action because they fear criticism. Criticism from their friends, family and neighbors. The driving force behind most people's decision making is: wanting to look good, and avoiding looking bad. This is a very fear-based way to live. Seeking approval from ignorant well-meaning people has crippled more potential greatness than anything I've witnessed......I heard a very learned man once say, "Don't worry about what your neighbours think, they probably don't."
Find out how to depart from the masses at http://www.OnlineProfitExperts.com
To Your Rhino Within,
Cristy Willis
This is a story of the cows and rhinos, developed by Scott Alexander. Here is my adapted version of it....There once was a herd of cows out in this cow pasture. And of course there was grass and manure all over the place. But out in the middle of this herd of cows was a rhino, and he was totally out of place. Six thousand pounds of muscle; and thick armor of skin, with this big horn sticking out of his head. And the rhino wanted to leave the cow pasture and go to the promise land. Off into the distance you can see the promise land. But to get to the promise land you must first go through the jungle. The jungle is filled with thorns, quicksand and hunters; but the rhino has that 6 inch thick skin.
Contrary to the better judgment of the cows, and some of these seem to be very learned cows; the rhino leaves the cow pasture. And wouldn’t you know it... there’s adversity, hunters shooting at him, quicksand etc. Eventually the rhino meets up with some other rhinos and they say to him we’ll help you get through the jungle. There will still be some adversity but we’ll show you where the quicksand is and you don’t have to walk into the arrows, right? It’ll still be a bit of a struggle but we’ll help you to make it a nicer ride.
Eventually our rhino friend makes it through the jungle and to the promise land. What does our rhino do? Jumps back into the jungle. Why? To help the other fledgling rhinos get through the jungle. And then one day when as our rhino is relaxing, laying in his mud hole, he notices other rhinos coming out of the jungle. One by one they’re coming out of the jungle and he asks where are these rhinos coming from? And in a moment of clarity he realizes it must be the cow pasture. These rhinos weren't actually cows it’s just that they had been conned into believing they were cows. So convincingly that they even looked like cows, and even smelled like cows.
We’re all rhinos. We were born risk takers; all this self imposed limitations, is all just a story. What stops people from getting started in any worthy endeavor? The simple answer is fear. Fear of failure, fear of making a mistake, fear of success (worthiness). But the biggest and most persistent enemy of productive action is fear of criticism! People don't commit to taking action because they fear criticism. Criticism from their friends, family and neighbors. The driving force behind most people's decision making is: wanting to look good, and avoiding looking bad. This is a very fear-based way to live. Seeking approval from ignorant well-meaning people has crippled more potential greatness than anything I've witnessed......I heard a very learned man once say, "Don't worry about what your neighbours think, they probably don't."
Find out how to depart from the masses at http://www.OnlineProfitExperts.com
To Your Rhino Within,
Cristy Willis
Monday, June 14, 2010
"A dream is your creative vision for your life in the future. You must break out of your current comfort zone and become comfortable with the unfamiliar and the unknown."
Denis Waitley
Author and Speaker
What is your dream? Contact me to discuss how you can turn your dreams and goals into reality!
Cristy Willis
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Time To Enjoy Life!
I often get asked, how do you manage it all… A successful home based business, a great marriage, 2 children (plus 1 on the way) and still have time to enjoy life! How do you fit it all in? Being successful in Business means learning to prioritising what needs to be done, and what can wait. The more fun we have, the more money we make!The reason Mark and I started a Home Based business was to be able to have more time for our family, more freedom and more choice. We can work 3-4 hours a day, at any time WE choose, and create enough contacts and business within this time. This business allows us to travel the world. In the last 2 years we have been to Hawaii, The Bahamas, LA, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Florida and Disneyland... and we typically get a response from people as “oh wow - lucky you”! Who wouldn’t want the time freedom and choices we have? It’s a lifestyle business and we can share how we live and people want a part of that. Who wants to seriously work 40 - 50 hours a week anymore, not forgetting the time wasted travelling to and from an office? When you can literally commute to your office with a few steps, coffee in hand - you know that you’re in control and life is good! Make it a great day!
Cheers, Cristy
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Great Achievement Is Born Of A Struggle
"Our strength grows out of our weakness," said Ralph Waldo Emerson. "Not until we are pricked and stung and sorely shot at, awakens the indignation which arms itself with secret forces."
Strife and struggle can inspire you to overcome adversity and to propel yourself to real achievement. View every struggle as an opportunity for personal growth. It is the struggle itself, not the result that builds character. If you know you are right, stay the course even though the whole world seems to be against you and everyone you know questions your judgment. When you prevail-and you eventually will if you stick to the job-they will all tell you that they knew all along you could do it!
I Say Bring It On!
To Your Success!
Cristy Willis
http://www.onlineprofitexperts.com/
Strife and struggle can inspire you to overcome adversity and to propel yourself to real achievement. View every struggle as an opportunity for personal growth. It is the struggle itself, not the result that builds character. If you know you are right, stay the course even though the whole world seems to be against you and everyone you know questions your judgment. When you prevail-and you eventually will if you stick to the job-they will all tell you that they knew all along you could do it!
I Say Bring It On!
To Your Success!
Cristy Willis
http://www.onlineprofitexperts.com/
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Living In Gratitude... What Are You Grateful For?
When you are in a state of sincere appreciation you feel GREAT…
Living with an attitude of gratitude produces great results in mood, and therefore in all areas of life.… I’m grateful that I can write this post and share my happiness!
The more you practice living in gratitude, and the more you practice that ON PURPOSE, the more you train yourself to feel good, till it becomes an habit and your life experience begins to shift, constantly. Powerful stuff!
What are you grateful for today?
Today…
I’m grateful for the power of writing.
I’m grateful for my family and loved ones surrounding me.
I'm grateful for the time spent flying a kite with my kids today.
I am grateful for our amazing country.
I’m grateful for having eyes to see, ears to hear, knowledge which flows to me from everywhere,
I’m grateful for this wonderful world of the internet, for the love which flows to me from everywhere, for how I’m spending my time now, for having lungs to breath, and a smile to share, and a mouth to speak.
I'm grateful for all the God given blessings I have received today.
I'm grateful for love!
And you? What are you grateful for? Make sure you let me know what you think.
Leave me a Comment…I’d love to hear from You!
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Yours in Gratitude...
Live For Today and Make It Count!
Cristy Willis
http://www.OnlineProfitExperts.com
Living with an attitude of gratitude produces great results in mood, and therefore in all areas of life.… I’m grateful that I can write this post and share my happiness!
The more you practice living in gratitude, and the more you practice that ON PURPOSE, the more you train yourself to feel good, till it becomes an habit and your life experience begins to shift, constantly. Powerful stuff!
What are you grateful for today?
Today…
I’m grateful for the power of writing.
I’m grateful for my family and loved ones surrounding me.
I'm grateful for the time spent flying a kite with my kids today.
I am grateful for our amazing country.
I’m grateful for having eyes to see, ears to hear, knowledge which flows to me from everywhere,
I’m grateful for this wonderful world of the internet, for the love which flows to me from everywhere, for how I’m spending my time now, for having lungs to breath, and a smile to share, and a mouth to speak.
I'm grateful for all the God given blessings I have received today.
I'm grateful for love!
And you? What are you grateful for? Make sure you let me know what you think.
Leave me a Comment…I’d love to hear from You!
And if you enjoyed this, maybe you would also love the daily inspirations sent direcctly to your inbox. Short insights, I have personally selected to make think, reflect or laugh! Feel most welcome to opt in for these by visiting http://www.QuotesToFreedom.com
Yours in Gratitude...
Live For Today and Make It Count!
Cristy Willis
http://www.OnlineProfitExperts.com
Friday, June 4, 2010
These TWO things are GOLD!
"When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen."
— Ernest Hemingway: Was a 20th-century author
The biggest two things that will boost your success:
1. LISTEN to what people are saying
2. SMILE when you speak (even over the phone!)
These two things change the whole vibration you give :)
— Ernest Hemingway: Was a 20th-century author
The biggest two things that will boost your success:
1. LISTEN to what people are saying
2. SMILE when you speak (even over the phone!)
These two things change the whole vibration you give :)
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
GOALS
"If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things."
Albert Einstein
"The more intensely we feel about an idea or a goal, the more assuedly the idea, buried deep in our subconsious, will direct us along the path to its fulfillment."
Earl Nightingale
"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream."
C.S Lewis
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