MANY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE HAVE FOUND OPPORTUNITIES IN FAILURE AND ADVERSITY THAT THEY COULD NOT RECOGNIZE IN MORE FAVORABLE CIRCUMSTANCES.
You yourself may have found that your mind seems sharpest when you are faced with the greatest difficulties. Desperation often proves you really are better than you think. But with the exception of an immediate threat to your life or health, there are few situations that require instantaneous action. When the world seems to be conspiring against you and nothing is working out right, pause for a few moments to think the situation through-then develop the most appropriate plan of action, the one that has the greatest likelihood of success.
To Your Success!
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Thursday, October 14, 2010
Well I have received another amazing blessing... Elise Victoria Willis was born on September 26th and she is simply perfect :) Three precious little girls... times like these allow you to reflect on how blessed we are and to focus on the things that are important in our lives.
I am so grateful for my family, and to also work at home, spending every minute of every day doing things I love with them. What a blessing!
What a wonderful day to celebrate all the gifts of life! What are you celebrating today?
Sunday, September 12, 2010
"Getting ahead in a difficult profession requires avid faith in yourself. You must be able to sustain yourself against staggering blows. There is no code of conduct to help beginners. That is why some people with mediocre talent, but with great inner drive, go much further than people with vastly superior talent."
Sophia Loren ~ Actress
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
Living Well VERSUS Doing Well.
Living well is quite different from “doing well.”
In the quest to get ahead, it’s easy to have life pass you by while you’re focused on other things. This post is intended as a reminder to enjoy the now and a manifesto: keep it simple.
These points are shared by Rolf Potts, author of "Vagabonding".
At times, the biggest challenge in embracing simplicity will be the vague feeling of isolation that comes with it, since private sacrifice doesn’t garner much attention in the frenetic world of mass culture.
there is still an overwhelming social compulsion – an insanity of consensus, if you will – to get rich from life rather than live richly, to “do well” in the world instead of living well. Money, of course, is still needed to survive, but time is what you need to live. So, save what little money you possess to meet basic survival requirements, but spend your time lavishly in order to create the life values that make the fire worth the candle. And the bonus to all of this is that – as you of sow your future with rich fields of time – you are also planting the seeds of personal growth that will gradually bloom as you travel into the world.
In a way, simplifying your life for vagabonding is easier than it sounds. As with, say, giving up coffee, simplifying your life will require a somewhat difficult consumer withdrawal period. Fortunately, your impending travel experience will give you a very tangible and rewarding long-term goal that helps ease the discomfort. Over time, as you reap the sublime rewards of simplicity, you’ll begin to wonder how you ever put up with such a cluttered life in the first place.
On a basic level, there are three general methods to simplifying your life: stopping expansion, reining in your routine, and reducing clutter.
The easiest part of this process is stopping expansion. This means that – in anticipation of vagabonding – you don’t add any new possessions to your life, regardless of how tempting they might seem.
You should also take pains to rein in the unnecessary expenses of your weekly routine.
Perhaps the most challenging step in keeping things simple is to reduce clutter – to downsize what you already own.
“It is easy in the world to live after the world’s opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after your own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude.”– Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Self Reliance”
As you simplify your life, look forward to spending your new wealth of time. In this way, simplicity – both at home and on the road – affords you the time to seek renewed meaning in an oft-neglected commodity that can’t be bought at any price: life itself.
In the quest to get ahead, it’s easy to have life pass you by while you’re focused on other things. This post is intended as a reminder to enjoy the now and a manifesto: keep it simple.
These points are shared by Rolf Potts, author of "Vagabonding".
At times, the biggest challenge in embracing simplicity will be the vague feeling of isolation that comes with it, since private sacrifice doesn’t garner much attention in the frenetic world of mass culture.
there is still an overwhelming social compulsion – an insanity of consensus, if you will – to get rich from life rather than live richly, to “do well” in the world instead of living well. Money, of course, is still needed to survive, but time is what you need to live. So, save what little money you possess to meet basic survival requirements, but spend your time lavishly in order to create the life values that make the fire worth the candle. And the bonus to all of this is that – as you of sow your future with rich fields of time – you are also planting the seeds of personal growth that will gradually bloom as you travel into the world.
In a way, simplifying your life for vagabonding is easier than it sounds. As with, say, giving up coffee, simplifying your life will require a somewhat difficult consumer withdrawal period. Fortunately, your impending travel experience will give you a very tangible and rewarding long-term goal that helps ease the discomfort. Over time, as you reap the sublime rewards of simplicity, you’ll begin to wonder how you ever put up with such a cluttered life in the first place.
On a basic level, there are three general methods to simplifying your life: stopping expansion, reining in your routine, and reducing clutter.
The easiest part of this process is stopping expansion. This means that – in anticipation of vagabonding – you don’t add any new possessions to your life, regardless of how tempting they might seem.
You should also take pains to rein in the unnecessary expenses of your weekly routine.
Perhaps the most challenging step in keeping things simple is to reduce clutter – to downsize what you already own.
“It is easy in the world to live after the world’s opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after your own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude.”– Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Self Reliance”
As you simplify your life, look forward to spending your new wealth of time. In this way, simplicity – both at home and on the road – affords you the time to seek renewed meaning in an oft-neglected commodity that can’t be bought at any price: life itself.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Dealing With Those Who 'Just Don't Get It'!
I have been reading "The Four Hour Work Week" by Timothy Ferriss (which is my goal to get to earning my type of income, investing 4 hours per week). This is an amazing book and a must read for anyone who is serious about living their dream. It IS Possible and Tim shows you exactly how you can achieve that in his book.
I have taken the below points from Tim, who explains how best to deal with those people who think we are crazy following our dream... they simply JUST DON'T GET IT.
1. It doesn’t matter how many people don’t get it. What matters is how many people do.“It’s critical in social media, as in life, to have a clear objective and not to lose sight of that.” If your objective is to do the greatest good for the greatest number of people or to change the world in some small way (be it through a product or service), you only need to pick your first 1,000 fans — and carefully. The 10 million that don’t get it don’t matter.
2. 10% of people will find a way to take anything personally. Expect it. People are least productive in reactive mode, and before explaining that if you are expecting resistance and attackers, you can choose your response in advance, as opposed to reacting inappropriately. This, Ferriss says, will only multiply the problem. “Online, I see people committing ’social media suicide’ all the time by one of two ways. Firstly by responding to all criticism, meaning you’re never going to find time to complete important milestones of your own, and by responding to things that don’t warrant a response.” This, says Ferriss, lends more credibility by driving traffic.
3. “Trying to get everyone to like you is a sign of mediocrity.” (Colin Powell) If you treat everyone the same and respond to everyone by apologizing or agreeing, you’re not going to be recognising the best performers, and you’re not going to be improving the worst performers. That guarantees you’ll get more behavior you don’t want and less you do. That doesn’t mean never respond, Ferriss goes on to say, but be “tactical and strategic” when you do.
4. “If you are really effective at what you do, 95% of the things said about you will be negative.” (Scott Boras) This principle goes hand-in-hand with number two. The bigger your impact, and the larger the ambition and scale of your project, the more negativity you’ll encounter. Ferriss jokes he has haters “in about 35 languages.” :)
5. “If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid.” (Epictetus) Another way to phrase this is through a more recent quote from Elbert Hubbard, “‘To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.” Ferriss says he has learned to enjoy criticism over the years. To do anything remotely interesting you need to train yourself to be effective at dealing with, responding to, even enjoying criticism…
6. “Living well is the best revenge.” (George Herbert) The best way to counter-attack a hater is to make it blatantly obvious that their attack has had no impact on you, Ferriss advises. That, and [show] how much fun you’re having! Ferriss goes on to say that the best revenge is letting haters continue to live with their own resentment and anger, which most of the time has nothing to do with you in particular. "Don’t get angry, don’t get even — focus on living well and that will eat at them more than anything you can do.”
7. Keep calm and carry on. Focus on impact, not approval. If you believe you can change the world, which I hope you do, do what you believe is right and expect resistance and expect attackers. Keep calm and carry on!
Remember, most will never 'get it', but be grateful that you do!!
DREAM BIG!
Cristy Willis
http://www.OnlineProfitExperts.com
I have taken the below points from Tim, who explains how best to deal with those people who think we are crazy following our dream... they simply JUST DON'T GET IT.
1. It doesn’t matter how many people don’t get it. What matters is how many people do.“It’s critical in social media, as in life, to have a clear objective and not to lose sight of that.” If your objective is to do the greatest good for the greatest number of people or to change the world in some small way (be it through a product or service), you only need to pick your first 1,000 fans — and carefully. The 10 million that don’t get it don’t matter.
2. 10% of people will find a way to take anything personally. Expect it. People are least productive in reactive mode, and before explaining that if you are expecting resistance and attackers, you can choose your response in advance, as opposed to reacting inappropriately. This, Ferriss says, will only multiply the problem. “Online, I see people committing ’social media suicide’ all the time by one of two ways. Firstly by responding to all criticism, meaning you’re never going to find time to complete important milestones of your own, and by responding to things that don’t warrant a response.” This, says Ferriss, lends more credibility by driving traffic.
3. “Trying to get everyone to like you is a sign of mediocrity.” (Colin Powell) If you treat everyone the same and respond to everyone by apologizing or agreeing, you’re not going to be recognising the best performers, and you’re not going to be improving the worst performers. That guarantees you’ll get more behavior you don’t want and less you do. That doesn’t mean never respond, Ferriss goes on to say, but be “tactical and strategic” when you do.
4. “If you are really effective at what you do, 95% of the things said about you will be negative.” (Scott Boras) This principle goes hand-in-hand with number two. The bigger your impact, and the larger the ambition and scale of your project, the more negativity you’ll encounter. Ferriss jokes he has haters “in about 35 languages.” :)
5. “If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid.” (Epictetus) Another way to phrase this is through a more recent quote from Elbert Hubbard, “‘To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.” Ferriss says he has learned to enjoy criticism over the years. To do anything remotely interesting you need to train yourself to be effective at dealing with, responding to, even enjoying criticism…
6. “Living well is the best revenge.” (George Herbert) The best way to counter-attack a hater is to make it blatantly obvious that their attack has had no impact on you, Ferriss advises. That, and [show] how much fun you’re having! Ferriss goes on to say that the best revenge is letting haters continue to live with their own resentment and anger, which most of the time has nothing to do with you in particular. "Don’t get angry, don’t get even — focus on living well and that will eat at them more than anything you can do.”
7. Keep calm and carry on. Focus on impact, not approval. If you believe you can change the world, which I hope you do, do what you believe is right and expect resistance and expect attackers. Keep calm and carry on!
Remember, most will never 'get it', but be grateful that you do!!
DREAM BIG!
Cristy Willis
http://www.OnlineProfitExperts.com
Monday, August 2, 2010
It Isn't Defeat, But Rather Your Mental Attitude Toward It, That Whips You!
There are many things in life that you cannot control, but you can always control your attitude toward them.Defeat is never permanent unless you allow it to be so. When you have a positive attitude, you will recognize failure for the impostor that it is and realize that it is really a learning experience, a valuable lesson that will help you succeed with the next attempt. Ask yourself: What could I have done differently that would have altered the outcome? What can I do in the future to minimize problems and mistakes? What did I learn from this experience that I can put to good use next time? If you approach obstacles and setbacks with a positive attitude, you will be surprised how quickly you can turn defeat into victory.
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Dream Big!
Cristy Willis
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Ride Life Or It Will Ride You!
A friend shared this with me earlier, I thought it was worth sharing! Thanks Robin :)...
YOUR MENTAL ATTITUDE DETERMINES WHO IS "RIDER" AND WHO IS "HORSE." There is no compromise or negotiation when it comes to who will run your life. Either you take charge and live a productive life of your choosing or you allow yourself to be ruled by circumstances. But there will inevitably be setbacks. In the old West, a cowboy expression went: "There never was a horse that couldn’t be rode, and there never was a rider that couldn’t be throwed." Like everyone else, you will have days when everything goes right and you are on top of the world. Relish those days, enjoy them, and remember them. Recall the euphoria that accompanied them when you need an extra measure of positive thinking to get back in the saddle after you’ve experienced an embarrassing and painful fall.
What a great message!
Live for today and RIDE your life to the full!
To Your Success,
Cristy Willis
http://www.onlineprofitexperts.com/
YOUR MENTAL ATTITUDE DETERMINES WHO IS "RIDER" AND WHO IS "HORSE." There is no compromise or negotiation when it comes to who will run your life. Either you take charge and live a productive life of your choosing or you allow yourself to be ruled by circumstances. But there will inevitably be setbacks. In the old West, a cowboy expression went: "There never was a horse that couldn’t be rode, and there never was a rider that couldn’t be throwed." Like everyone else, you will have days when everything goes right and you are on top of the world. Relish those days, enjoy them, and remember them. Recall the euphoria that accompanied them when you need an extra measure of positive thinking to get back in the saddle after you’ve experienced an embarrassing and painful fall.
What a great message!
Live for today and RIDE your life to the full!
To Your Success,
Cristy Willis
http://www.onlineprofitexperts.com/
Monday, July 5, 2010
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/
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 :)
Monday, May 31, 2010
Your Mental Attitude Is The Most Dependable Key To Your Personality...
Your view of yourself will greatly influence how others perceive you. If you are a confident, cheerful, positive person, your co-workers, friends, and family will be attracted to your personality. If you are unhappy, negative, and always complaining about your situation, others will be repelled. Even when at times you don’t feel very happy, by forcing yourself to behave in a positive fashion, you will find that you soon feel genuinely upbeat, because your subconscious mind doesn’t know the difference between an artificial emotion and the real thing. When you behave positively, you will positively influence everyone around you-including yourself.
You are in control - change your thoughts and change your life!
Cheers to you!
Cristy Willis
http://www.OnlineProfitExperts.com
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You are in control - change your thoughts and change your life!
Cheers to you!
Cristy Willis
http://www.OnlineProfitExperts.com
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Woman Entrepreneurs... Setting The Pace!
Women today, have a much more entrepreneurial, gutsy spirit, than they did 40-50 years ago. I have been a successful entrepreneur since 2005, and I have seen for myself the number of women that take bold step into the world of entrepreneurship, often driven by the desire to spend more time with their families, and these women are setting the pace for what is possible, for women and men alike.
When I began having children, that is precisely what led me to this wonderful world of being an entrepreneur! I wanted to be home with our children, but needed to make some extra income to do so. So, like many young mum's, I looked for a way to do that and entered the wonderful world of being an entrepreneur. Looking back over my 5+ years I wouldn't have it any other way!
There are so many benefits to being an entrepreneur, especially when you work from a home office.
-set your own schedule
-work around your family commitments
-volunteer at your children's schools and extra events
-take the time off during your children's school holidays and really be present with them
-be home with your children if they have a sick day
-no day care fees
-life balance
-less stress
-literally choose your own 6 figure income
-time to travel
-total freedom ~ time & financial
In today's world, there are so many opportunities to be able to create a business from home and with the support of technology today, you can literally do business all around the globe, while being at home with the people you love most.
As I write this blog article, I am amazed still at how incredible it is to be able to sit here in front of my laptop, coffee in hand, children all happily asleep (after another day I was fortunate enough to spend with them), listening to some beautiful background music. There is no need to run around, jumping to every order that the corporate world dishes out, just to make a living. I have learned that we work to make our family life better so that we can do the things we want to do, with the people we love most. Many people in society have this backwards - many people are working so long and so hard, that they have lost touch with their family - they are working to survive. Many people have literally lost touch with why they are even working - they are in survival mode. Put your family first - find a way to make your family life better and a business that supports that - there are SO many options available today!
I encourage every women reading this post that has the desire within them to take that next step - Do not let fear, past conditioning or limiting beliefs hold you back. Do not be swayed by family or friends that might give you "their best advice" to stay in your "secure" job. Follow your heart, that is your guiding light! When you are following your own guiding light, you can never go wrong. Becoming an entrepreneur has been, and continues to be, one of the most rewarding things I have ever done - I am grateful to my children - for if it wasn't for them coming into our lives, and being inspired to be home with them, I may not have discovered that there are other options than working a job your entire life.
Contact me today, I would love to discuss your goals and how you can achieve them!
To Your Success!
Cristy Willis
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Live For Today... with ENJOYMENT!
"Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don't wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future. Think how really precious is the time you have to spend, whether it's at work or with your family. Every minute should be enjoyed and savored."
Earl Nightingale
Monday, May 17, 2010
7 Keys To Effective Leadership..
John Maxwell is an international legend when it comes to the topic of leadership! In "The Right to Lead"...Learning Leadership Through Character and Courage, you will read about people who have earned the right to lead others. They became effective leaders not by making other people follow, but by making themselves the kind of person people would want to follow.
This book is loaded with stories, quotes and "nuggets" for anyone wishing to sharpen their leadership skills. Today, I'd like to share John's introduction to The Right to Lead. Enjoy!
Excerpt from: The Right to Lead, by John Maxwell...
WHAT GIVES A MAN OR WOMAN THE RIGHT TO LEAD?
It certainly isn't gained by election or appointment. Having position, title, rank, or degrees doesn't qualify anyone to lead other people. And the ability doesn't come automatically from age or experience, either. No, it would be accurate to say that no one can be given the right to lead. The right to lead can only be earned. And that takes time.
The Kind of Leader Others Want to Follow
The key to becoming an effective leader is not to focus on making other people follow, but on making yourself the kind of person they want to follow. You must become someone others can trust to take them where they want to go. As you prepare yourself to become a better leader, use the following guidelines to help you grow:
1. Let go of your ego.
The truly great leaders are not in leadership for personal gain. They lead in order to serve other people. Perhaps that is why Lawrence D. Bell remarked, "Show me a man who cannot bother to do little things, and I'll show you a man who cannot be trusted to do big things."
2. Become a good follower first.
Rare is the effective leader who didn't learn to become a good follower first. That is why a leadership institution such as the United States Military Academy teaches its officers to become effective followers first - and why West Point has produced more leaders than the Harvard Business School.
3. Build positive relationships.
Leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less. That means it is by nature relational. Today's generation of leaders seem particularly aware of this because title and position mean so little to them. They know intuitively that people go along with people they get along with.
4. Work with excellence.
No one respects and follows mediocrity. Leaders who earn the right to lead give their all to what they do. They bring into play not only their skills and talents, but also great passion and hard work. They perform on the highest level of which they are capable.
5. Rely on discipline, not emotion.
Leadership is often easy during the good times. It's when everything seems to be against you - when you're out of energy, and you don't want to lead - that you earn your place as a leader. During every season of life, leaders face crucial moments when they must choose between gearing up or giving up. To make it through those times, rely on the rock of discipline, not the shifting sand of emotion.
6. Make adding value your goal.
When you look at the leaders whose names are revered long after they have finished leading, you find that they were men and women who helped people to live better lives and reach their potential. That is the highest calling of leadership - and its highest value.
7. Give your power away.
One of the ironies of leadership is that you become a better leader by sharing whatever power you have, not by saving it all for yourself. You're meant to be a river, not a reservoir. If you use your power to empower others, your leadership will extend far beyond your grasp.
The followers who looked to these leaders learned from them, and so can we. As you explore their worlds and words, remember that it takes time to become worthy of followers. Leadership isn't learned or earned in a moment.~John Maxwell
DREAM BIG and FOCUS to MAKE TODAY COUNT!
Cheers,
Cristy Willis
http://www.OnlineProfitExperts.com
This book is loaded with stories, quotes and "nuggets" for anyone wishing to sharpen their leadership skills. Today, I'd like to share John's introduction to The Right to Lead. Enjoy!
Excerpt from: The Right to Lead, by John Maxwell...
WHAT GIVES A MAN OR WOMAN THE RIGHT TO LEAD?
It certainly isn't gained by election or appointment. Having position, title, rank, or degrees doesn't qualify anyone to lead other people. And the ability doesn't come automatically from age or experience, either. No, it would be accurate to say that no one can be given the right to lead. The right to lead can only be earned. And that takes time.
The Kind of Leader Others Want to Follow
The key to becoming an effective leader is not to focus on making other people follow, but on making yourself the kind of person they want to follow. You must become someone others can trust to take them where they want to go. As you prepare yourself to become a better leader, use the following guidelines to help you grow:
1. Let go of your ego.
The truly great leaders are not in leadership for personal gain. They lead in order to serve other people. Perhaps that is why Lawrence D. Bell remarked, "Show me a man who cannot bother to do little things, and I'll show you a man who cannot be trusted to do big things."
2. Become a good follower first.
Rare is the effective leader who didn't learn to become a good follower first. That is why a leadership institution such as the United States Military Academy teaches its officers to become effective followers first - and why West Point has produced more leaders than the Harvard Business School.
3. Build positive relationships.
Leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less. That means it is by nature relational. Today's generation of leaders seem particularly aware of this because title and position mean so little to them. They know intuitively that people go along with people they get along with.
4. Work with excellence.
No one respects and follows mediocrity. Leaders who earn the right to lead give their all to what they do. They bring into play not only their skills and talents, but also great passion and hard work. They perform on the highest level of which they are capable.
5. Rely on discipline, not emotion.
Leadership is often easy during the good times. It's when everything seems to be against you - when you're out of energy, and you don't want to lead - that you earn your place as a leader. During every season of life, leaders face crucial moments when they must choose between gearing up or giving up. To make it through those times, rely on the rock of discipline, not the shifting sand of emotion.
6. Make adding value your goal.
When you look at the leaders whose names are revered long after they have finished leading, you find that they were men and women who helped people to live better lives and reach their potential. That is the highest calling of leadership - and its highest value.
7. Give your power away.
One of the ironies of leadership is that you become a better leader by sharing whatever power you have, not by saving it all for yourself. You're meant to be a river, not a reservoir. If you use your power to empower others, your leadership will extend far beyond your grasp.
The followers who looked to these leaders learned from them, and so can we. As you explore their worlds and words, remember that it takes time to become worthy of followers. Leadership isn't learned or earned in a moment.~John Maxwell
DREAM BIG and FOCUS to MAKE TODAY COUNT!
Cheers,
Cristy Willis
http://www.OnlineProfitExperts.com
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Not Getting The Results You Are Looking For?
Our successes don't just come out of nowhere. It usually isn't just one thing that changed the course of our future either. It is a series of little things that have led us to where we are. These are all within our control. When you focus on what isn't working, what you aren't achieving, what you haven't gotten... That is exactly what you are telling the outside world and your own subconcious mind that you want more of. The aggravation wraps your mind up into actually working to bring you more of what you don't want.
So, how do you get what you DO want? Focus on what is working, what have you been able to accomplish (no matter how small), how far have you already come. Focus on the success of your life and that is what your brain and the world will begin to bring to you, more success. Many researchers will tell you a positive thought or vibration is stronger than a negative one. Absolutely true and I am very thankful for that. However, we all have two types of vibrations going out, our surface vibration/thoughts, and our deep seeded or core vibration and thoughts. The surface thoughts are the fastest and easiest to change and must be done. The ones that will truly bring to you what it is that you want is the core, the most difficult to change. This is where your personal development is a must. Personal development not only works with the surface but helps CHANGE the core.
Two simple practices to help with both sets of vibrations/thoughts are... journaling and meditation.
Jack Canfield refers to a journal as an Evidence Log, Results Journal, or a Gratitude Journal. This is a great way to see your true core and surface but also a way to help you steer and harness the power of your thoughts and to renew your vision to yourself. Jack suggests starting each day of journaling with reflecting upon what you are grateful for in your life and what has gone right either for that day, week, or your life as a whole, no matter how small. Also include what you see to be your future success and discuss how those achievements make you feel.
Meditation will help to quiet your mind so you can regain control and focus. This allows you to shut down the surface layer that is typically highly judgmental and critical. This practice will also allow you to tap into a higher level of creativity and help you achieve the results you are wanting. Many times you may ask yourself for the answer to questions that are hindering your success and as you quiet your mind, your own brain will offer you up the answer you have been searching for and now that the judgmental outer layer of your focus is quiet, you can hear the answers you need.
The other component is to remember, if you keep doing what you've always done, you will keep getting what you've always gotten. If you aren't getting the results you want then change what you are doing or how you are doing them. Take new actions or modify what you are already doing. Jack Canfield also mentions to remember the Rule of 5- every day do five things that will specifically take you towards your goal. Successful people are the ones who do the things that the failures won't do. What are you willing to do? What is success worth to you?
CHOOSE SUCCESS!
To Your Success,
Cristy Willis
http://www.OnlineProfitExperts.com
So, how do you get what you DO want? Focus on what is working, what have you been able to accomplish (no matter how small), how far have you already come. Focus on the success of your life and that is what your brain and the world will begin to bring to you, more success. Many researchers will tell you a positive thought or vibration is stronger than a negative one. Absolutely true and I am very thankful for that. However, we all have two types of vibrations going out, our surface vibration/thoughts, and our deep seeded or core vibration and thoughts. The surface thoughts are the fastest and easiest to change and must be done. The ones that will truly bring to you what it is that you want is the core, the most difficult to change. This is where your personal development is a must. Personal development not only works with the surface but helps CHANGE the core.
Two simple practices to help with both sets of vibrations/thoughts are... journaling and meditation.
Jack Canfield refers to a journal as an Evidence Log, Results Journal, or a Gratitude Journal. This is a great way to see your true core and surface but also a way to help you steer and harness the power of your thoughts and to renew your vision to yourself. Jack suggests starting each day of journaling with reflecting upon what you are grateful for in your life and what has gone right either for that day, week, or your life as a whole, no matter how small. Also include what you see to be your future success and discuss how those achievements make you feel.
Meditation will help to quiet your mind so you can regain control and focus. This allows you to shut down the surface layer that is typically highly judgmental and critical. This practice will also allow you to tap into a higher level of creativity and help you achieve the results you are wanting. Many times you may ask yourself for the answer to questions that are hindering your success and as you quiet your mind, your own brain will offer you up the answer you have been searching for and now that the judgmental outer layer of your focus is quiet, you can hear the answers you need.
The other component is to remember, if you keep doing what you've always done, you will keep getting what you've always gotten. If you aren't getting the results you want then change what you are doing or how you are doing them. Take new actions or modify what you are already doing. Jack Canfield also mentions to remember the Rule of 5- every day do five things that will specifically take you towards your goal. Successful people are the ones who do the things that the failures won't do. What are you willing to do? What is success worth to you?
CHOOSE SUCCESS!
To Your Success,
Cristy Willis
http://www.OnlineProfitExperts.com
Go After YOUR Passion!
A great video shared with me by Sam Crowley from "Everyday Is Saturday".
Thanks Sam!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRY_AOWko0Q
What is your passion? Go after it!
Fired up with Sam,
Cristy Willis
http://www.onlineprofitexperts.com/
Thanks Sam!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRY_AOWko0Q
What is your passion? Go after it!
Fired up with Sam,
Cristy Willis
http://www.onlineprofitexperts.com/
Sunday, May 9, 2010
A friend shared this quote with me today. I believe it sums up success nicely...
The road to success isn't straight.
There is a curb called failure;
A loop called confusion;
Speed bumps called friends;
Red lights called enemies;
Caution lights called family.
You will have flats called jobs.
But if you have... a spare called DETERMINATION, an engine called PERSERVERANCE, insurance called FAITH and a driver called VISION... You will make it to a place called SUCCESS!
To Your Success!
Cristy Willis
http://www.OnlineProfitExperts.com
The road to success isn't straight.
There is a curb called failure;
A loop called confusion;
Speed bumps called friends;
Red lights called enemies;
Caution lights called family.
You will have flats called jobs.
But if you have... a spare called DETERMINATION, an engine called PERSERVERANCE, insurance called FAITH and a driver called VISION... You will make it to a place called SUCCESS!
To Your Success!
Cristy Willis
http://www.OnlineProfitExperts.com
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