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Stories about creating

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article · January 2006

No worries working and living

All we do is create experiences. That is all we do, as human beings. There is nothing else we do here on earth.

feature · February 2007

Your dream can be your future

D is for Dare (dare to dream while others don't) R is for Relentless (relentlessly pursue your dream no matter what) E is for Excellence (strive for excellence in all you do) A is for Abandon (abandon any other alternative plans) M is for Measure (constantly measure where you…

feature · March 2007

Serve to Succeed

Initially, what attracted me was the big money and because I was only focused on the money, I failed miserably for many years.

feature · March 2007

One Company - Leveraging Love

These are critical years to focus global attention on what should be obvious that clean water is indispensable to sustain life.

article · December 2007

How Come That Idiot's Rich and I'm Not?

Shemin's key insight is that cultural indoctrination robs most of us of the courage to blaze new paths - in fact, breeds a 'play it safe' follow-the-leader mentality that can be a financial death sentence.

article · February 2008

"The right brain can FEEL perfect round"

Every one of us is fully capable of duplicating Dr. Alexander's ability to "feel perfect round" by learning to shut off our analytical mind.

article · July 2008

Great Strength in Letting Go

I'm simply leaving it all. And while it's exciting... it's also not an easy thing to do.

article · July 2008

Dare to Dream Again!

Do you know what I say to that? Hooey! It is time to dream again!

feature · September 2008

You Are What You Repeatedly Do

Success in Network Marketing, as in any other pursuit in life, necessitates a clear compelling vision and consistent action.

article · September 2008

The Twin Actions of Accomplishment

We intake information and we out put effort through the exercise of our will. The twin actions of accomplishment then are the intake of information and the exercising of our will.

feature · September 2008

JUST DO IT. Just do it. (just do it)

Many of the things that we fear are often self-concocted, misguided impressions based on wrong information.

feature · January 2009

5 Success Habits from the Inner Child

This energy feels no boundaries or fears. It’s a place where dreams are made and the keys to success are abundant. This room is filled with tools that engage the mind of the entrepreneurial spirit.

article · April 2009

No Pain, No Gain

Challenging times can be a gift if we have a full perspective.

article · May 2009

Rising to the Occasion

It was a moment that the tide turned and we instantly shifted from defeat and discouragement to confidence and certainty.

article · May 2009

Hung

Here’s the process... think... then speak! I believe that we need to make our words sweet... just in case we have to eat them!

article · May 2009

Creating Opportunity

To be enterprising is to keep your eyes open and your mind active. It's to be skilled enough, confident enough, creative enough and disciplined enough to seize opportunities that present themselves... regardless of the economy.

feature · June 2009

Focus on Being Focused

Our eyes can be so focused on the “immediate” that we lose sight of the “ultimate.” Another idea I had was... “when your outlook is bad... try the uplook”! You’ll sure have better perspective.

article · June 2009

Nitty-Gritty Reasons

This is what I mean by a nitty-gritty reason. It may not win me any prize for greatness, but it was enough to have a permanent effect on the rest of my life.

article · June 2009

The Power to Succeed

By taking such a stand for your excellence or the excellence of others, you are declaring, as an act of courage, your commitment to being the best you can be.

feature · June 2009

To What Are You Committed?

We are born as commitment just waiting to happen... we are commitment seeking experience and expression.

feature · July 2009

Are You Guilty of Goaltending?

I believe that goals are the seeds of dreams, and a dream is like an invisible escort, guiding you... leading you... and propelling you toward your destiny.

feature · July 2009

Establishing Dreams and Goals

But what makes this even more powerful is that we have also been given the ability to not only dream but to pursue those dreams and not only to pursue them, but the cognitive ability to actually lay out a plan and strategies (setting goals) to achieve those dreams.

feature · August 2009

Being Fruitful

Here's what I think fruitful, abundance and productivity mean - to go to work on producing more than you need for yourself.

article · September 2009

In the ZONE

'The zone' is like a crystal goblet being tapped on a hard surface and the tone that emits the air is full of energy and touches you deeply in your soul.

article · September 2009

Quit is a “Four Letter Word!”

You cannot win if you don’t finish the race! You cannot accomplish anything in life without persistence.

article · September 2009

A Dollar and Some Ambition

When looking for people, don't always look for the ones with money, money doesn't matter. What matters is somebody's willingness, somebody's ingenuity, somebody's willingness to try.

feature · October 2009

Don't You Believe IT

Truth is you don't know, and you never will. So is belief the "I know" kind really faith?

feature · October 2009

Being: First Cause

You cannot explain state, nor can you do a state. You can only be a state.

feature · October 2009

Tending the Fire

It is my belief that success comes from the inside out. That is, it starts in the spirit, which affects the soul, which enables the body to do what we need it to to achieve success. With this understanding, it is imperative that we tend to the fire of the spirit on a regular b…

article · October 2009

Keys to Finding Your Genius

The truth is that you have an amazing mind with a capacity for learning that is beyond your comprehension. You must believe this. And when you do, you will be unlocking the potential of your mind!

feature · October 2009

Belief, the 7th Sense

Without belief, passion is fleeting. Without passion, success is impossible.

feature · October 2009

The Power of Belief

Truth is, belief is a necessity for advancement in life. It empowers an individual to not only recognize opportunity, but take possession of it.

feature · October 2009

The Power of Positive Believing

Faith is the key to unlock the door of success for every human being. Or it is the lock that imprisons and prevents that human being from ever experiencing success.

article · November 2009

How to Turn Nothing into Something

Think of it, ideas that become so powerful in your mind and in your consciousness that they seem real to you even before they become tangible. Imagination that is so strong, you can actually see it.

feature · January 2010

The Passing of a Legend

“I go with you in all the experience that we’ve had. But I promise you this as we leave here: I will not leave you behind. I’ll take you with me in my thoughts and in my heart.”

article · February 2010

Bring it On!

Adversity comes in many forms. It is also in the eye of the beholder. What you may find as a challenge, I may see it differently.

feature · February 2010

The Power is In the WANTING

WANTING is huge! There's awesome power in WANTING. Infinite power in WANTING.

feature · February 2010

It's a Family Affair

Here’s the solution: hire your kids and employ them in your business.

feature · February 2010

Make It Happen

You must have a plan and it can be simple- just define a direction or objective and work your short plan around it.

article · March 2010

Are You an Optimist or a Pessimist?

What is optimism? It is a belief that things in our past were good for us, even if that means they were hard and taught us lessons. It is also the belief that things will be better in the future.

feature · January 2011

Have You Decided To Become a Millionaire?

Now get this, less than two months after the DECISION was made , an opportunity came to me that allowed me to earn in excess of 10 million dollars over the next 5 years. The question I will always wonder about... Would the opportunity have come if I had never consciously made…

feature · January 2011

How To Make 2011 Your Best Year Ever!

Because nothing is stronger than a dream that pulls you right into the future. And what's the best way to add that absolute feeling to your dreams? You guessed it. Actual photographs, with you taking center stage.

feature · January 2011

A Blank Canvas and Paints of Many Colors

Before life begins to happen for you in 2011 I encourage you to take some time for reflection so you can image your year exactly as you want it to be and truly become the author of 2011.

feature · January 2011

Learn From the Past and Craft a Vision

There are many different ways that we get from where we are to where we want to be. We are in a transformational business.

article · May 2011

How to Deal With Negativity

That is why it is so important to surround yourself with positive people. Furthermore you must be aware of how you speak and think and how all and everything around you is speaking and thinking.

feature · May 2011

Flexing The Imagination Muscle Again

In effect, I had let my “imagination muscle” go soft and flabby ; I had quit working out in my visual workshop, the place where I receive the most leverage, where the really satisfying, long-lasting results are created.

feature · May 2011

Creating A Vision For Your Business

You can take any road you like if you neither care about nor know where you're going and if you get lost and don't reach your destination, it won't matter.

feature · May 2011

Create a Vision for Your Life

Our intention will create a drive within us to accomplish those actions necessary to manifest our vision.

feature · May 2011

Visualize Your Way to Success

Contrary to public opinion, it is not difficult to be a practicing Visionary, although you must cultivate a few skills, take action daily and never, ever be willing to give up your dreams!

feature · May 2011

Clear Concise Vision

As you read and enjoy this article my clear concise goal for you is that you will have a clear concise vision for yourself, your business and your lifestyle.

feature · June 2011

Maximizing Your Productivity

By exposing and clarifying what our expectations or life rules are, we become free to examine just how they support or hinder us in our relationships and in the achievement of our goals.

article · July 2011

Inside Out Embrace Uncertainty

So here's a suggestion: decide right now that life is going to be uncertain... and that uncertainty is what makes life rich.

feature · July 2011

Relationships Start With Hello and a Smile!

Our deep seeded conviction and desire to reach out and help others, to give of ourselves and see how we might better their lives or situation, is a very delectable reward!

article · August 2011

Measuring Success

Many people allow their definition of "Success" to be driven by someone or something else.

article · August 2011

Inside Out Your Story

But it occurs to me that there is one thing is common with every single person I observe; and that is that they ALL have a story. Every one of us is living a story every minute of every day.

article · September 2011

Inside Out – DO BETTER

That is totally the truth! If you do better, it challenges me to do better and together, as we are doing better, more people are noticing that they can do better and are influenced or challenged to do things they wouldn't have done if you or I didn't start the whole thing of d…

feature · December 2011

Breaking Habits That Don't Serve You

Change is hard work and there is no short cut except to do it. The steps a person needs to take, however, can be very simply outlined.

article · December 2011

Course Correction

When you set a goal, the only perspective you can possibly have is based on the experiences that you have had prior to the new ambition.

article · February 2012

Are You Winning?

You are winning today because you are in the game, striving to accomplish goals you have never achieved! Each step, each day, each race, each failure is winning!

article · March 2012

Be On Time

You see much hinges on the habit of punctuality. Being on time – and the habit to make it a priority – reflects a lot about how you see yourself and how you see others.

article · April 2012

Uncovering Buried Dreams

Today is a new day and you can claim it as the first day of the rest of your life. Expect outrageous results and claim them as yours and the opportunities you have been looking for will come.

article · May 2012

Dream Building and Goal Setting

It’s hard to recognize those roads signs if you don’t know what to be watching for. But if you’ve got a map, a personalized plan for where you want to go, you’ll be looking in the right direction and you’ll be looking for the right signs and won’t be led off course.

article · May 2012

Is Anybody Listening to You?

Small businesses can instantly lift their presence and boost sales by decidedly not trying to compete with the “louder is better” trend in sales and marketing while seeking clarity and specific messages to specific targeted audiences that care to take notice.

article · June 2012

Positive and Negative Influences in Your Life

Our goal is to replace those negative thoughts that are caused by distorted thinking with thoughts that lead to comforting, encouraging and empowering thoughts.

article · July 2012

Better Half Living

As a result of this phenomenal ride through the global story, one thing – if not the only thing – that is certain is that the second half of our lives will not be the same as the second half of the lives lived before us.

article · August 2012

Good Health – Great Life

Optimizing your health makes you sharper and more alert, resulting in better decision making, having more confidence and a better self image. Living a healthier lifestyle can increase your wealth by gaining respect, making you more attractive to potential clients and business…

article · September 2012

Leaving Your Comfort Zone

Most people adjust to the hardship of a less than a fulfilling life rather than face the changes necessary to become successful.

article · September 2012

Specificity is the Key

One of the major reasons so few people reach their goals is that most people don't set specific goals and the mind just dismisses them as irrelevant.

feature · December 2012

The Joy Of Connecting

The first level of connection is with our self. We visualize the goal in front of us. We put one foot in front of the other one moment, one minute and one hour at a time.

feature · January 2013

Ziglar

That’s the gift he gave to us all... his presence, sincerity and timeless message as he pumps his pump and tells us how we must work that pump handle fast and hard at first “like launching a new business enterprise or a new growth/life chapter in personal growth”.

article · June 2013

Hypnosis and Network Marketing Success

What if we’re all hypnotized, stuck behind invisible walls that exist only in our minds? Suppose our discomfort with prospecting, recruiting and presenting were actually the result of hypnotic programming.

article · June 2013

Become Your Own Superhero

The key is top stop an unproductive belief in it’s tracks? How do you do that? You challenge it!

feature · July 2013

Is Success Really That Hard?

You simply get better at whatever you do through education and repetition of the right actions.

feature · October 2013

Cracking the Rich Code

Since then, I've made millions simply by taking advantage of opportunities at the right time.

feature · November 2013

Finding the Right Way to Motivate Your Employees

Zig Ziglar says that there are three main ways to motivate people in general and employees specifically. They are fear, incentives and growth. Let's take a look at each one.

article · November 2013

Use Your Imagination

Use your imagination to perceive your new reality even when it is not fully materialized.

article · March 2014

Creating MLM (Network Marketing) Landing Pages

The purpose of a landing page is to get your visitor to subscribe to your valuable information without comprising your gift. What do you offer to your pre leads or leads?

article · July 2014

Endurance – Can You Go The Distance?

But what did they need first, an idea, then a dream, then endurance to make it happen. These founders knew they had to pay the price for the promise of a brighter more successful future.

feature · July 2016

Build Relationships Through Blogging

Every business needs relationships with its prospects, even if it’s with partners. There are many different ways to build relations with prospects. The best way to communicate around the clock is through your blog. People tend to avoid businesses and areas that do not offer ad…