Hi friends,
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Marshall is a dear friend of mine and someone I was in a mastermind group with him a few years back. He is an absolute genius and thinks very differently than most people. It’s brilliant to observe. The list of people he has helped is miles long and you will see some of them when you click the links.
Take a moment to learn more about Marshall Thurber and check out what he’s doing.
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Do you ever feel like you have so many things to do and so little time to get them done? Do you ever feel like life is happening to you and sometimes the high quality of your life or day just isn’t there?
In our fast-paced life we want to be wonderful parents, lovers, business people, friends and contributors to others. In addition, we want to have lots of energy, money and to live a healthy life that is fun, fulfilling and rewarding. It’s no wonder that overwhelm seems to be a common side effect.
I say that feeling overwhelmed is an “effect” because any feeling we have must be produced by something prior to the feeling. Your thoughts, reactions and actions produce your feelings. So what is the solution for eliminating your overwhelm and feeling less than highly productive?
In my own quest to manage all of my daily, weekly and monthly responsibilities and personal desires and to live an abundant and fulfilling life, I created a values-based decision and action process for myself that many other people have found useful. I hope you do also.
First and foremost it does not need to be complicated. Simplicity is the way of nature and nature does what she does with maximum efficiency, on time, every time.
So, with that said, let me ask you a question. Of all the things you value in your life… what do you value the most? Is it your health? You connection with God? Making money? Your children? Your family? Doing charitable things? Compassion? Peace? Serenity?
We developed and acquired most of our values from our parents and teachers during our very early years of imprinting and through our modeling and mirroring stages between the ages of 14-21. Some of what our parents/teachers valued and deemed important to them may not be what we value most or what will serve our lives best.
When you start your day off with what you value most, your sense of doing and living with your highest purpose and for your highest values will make you feel great every day.
We all get caught up in all the stuff there is to do and get overwhelmed when we don’t get it all done and our day has just slipped by again. By doing THE highest and most important stuff first, every day, the little things that don’t get done seem trivial. In addition, by prioritizing what is really important and MUST get done vs. all the stuff that needs to get done, you begin to shift your mentality to one of high impact and high value.
There are two steps to this process and they both require a bit of thinking and planning.
Take 15 minutes and write down all the things you value in your life. When you are done, rate them from 1-10 or more. Next is ask yourself this question:
What must I do today to act upon my highest value?
For example, if health is on your list as one of the top things you value, what can you do every day (including today) to make sure that you take care of that value? You then schedule that somewhere in your day and you make sure you do it. If it’s being connected to God, what can you do every day, including today, to take care of that value?
When you take care of the highest values and most important things first, your life has more meaning and you feel fulfilled.
In addition, when you have lists upon lists of things to do, you cannot give the same value to all the stuff on the list. You must prioritize the ones that will have the highest impact on whatever outcome you want to achieve. Not all your activities are worth or are valued the same. Learn to say “no,” and learn to prioritize your to-do list and do only your highest-impact or income-producing activities first.
This process may take you 10 minutes a day, and it will save you hours every day when you apply it. Here is a Daily-To-Do document I use to plan my day.
Feel free to use the Daily To-Do, and please pass it on to friends (The “Share This” link at the lower left allows you to e-mail this to friends, and to Digg it, which is another great way to pass it on. You can also Digg it from the link in the upper right corner.)
You can use the Daily To-Do for both your personal life and your business. Filling this out daily will keep you focused and help you achieve more than ever before.
All my best,
John
34 Responses to “Dealing with overwhelm and low productivity”
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Dave Servente
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Thanks John, just what the doctor ordered to help me out of my overwhelm. Dave
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Debbie Ruston
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It’s interesting how we can get overwhelmed with things that don’t really matter….a tool I use that is very simple is using a daytimer. I am amazed when I train people in my business, how many people have never used a daytimer. It is another way to prioritize the important things in every area of your life. I find having a daytimer with 15 min increments, between 8 am-10pm works very well. There is a great one that I use made by “Mead” – Weekly/Monthly Planner. When you time slot your priorities, it really helps you see what available time you actually have to fulfill all your commitments and helps you realistically put things in your day that you will have time to accomplish.
Debbie Ruston
http://WWW.ABUNDANT-LIFESTYLE.COM
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Dana Detrick-Clark
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So great! I love that to-do sheet. It’s helped me to remember the important things on several occassions!
One thing I do for the HAVE-TO items in the day that I definitely want to limit my time to, is use a common kitchen timer. If I want to make sure a task gets no more than 10 minutes, that little ticker keeps me in line!
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christine
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Hi John, WE REALLY ENJOYED LOOKING AT YOUR BEAUTIFULL PICTURES OF GREECE! YOU HAVE A LOT OF COURAGE TO SEND PICTURES TO PEOPLE YOU DON’T EVEN KNOW!
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Hi John, I want you to know that sheet will be very helpfull to me! Lately my concerns are my dieing sister, my alcohlic son and a demented mother ….my plate has overwhemed me!!
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Gilles Cyr
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Very good to include projects and priorities in the same document, for they are separated in my day timer and one tends to forget projects while putting out the “fires” of priorities.
Just joined recently, love your site.
Thanks for doing this.Gilles
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Doran
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Thanks John,
As usual your reminders are right on target. Love the sheet, talk about a time saver. Kudos! -
Valerie
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Great reminders of the truth. However, when one’s energy field is scattered, it’s difficult to focus. I have a son who is so highly stressed (trying to sell two condos in a collapsed market and having to pay 3 mortgages with borrowed money)that he is full of distrust and threatening self-destruction. How can I help him when I don’t have the finances? How can I heal my own emotions when they are tied up with his welfare? I feel for Christine!
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Alice Pottinger
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The gift of giving is such a wonderful gift to have, thank you for sharing. I’m starting up a new business and reading a lot of spiritial books, ways to have a clear mind and remove all unwanted energy/emotions, to ensure this new business is successful and it will be, thanks to you and a lot of your colleagues for sharing your gifts for success with the world.
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Cate
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This is cool.
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Duane
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Thanks John,
Next to being grateful for what we already have, focus is probably the biggest “missed step” that keeps people from achieving what they want to.
I nearly missed it! I almost didn’t look at your “Daily to-do document,” thinking it would be like countless other goal sheets I’ve seen that could be done as well on a piece of plain paper. When I saw the first question (What are you grateful today?) I hit the save button. It’s an extremely helpful document. Thanks again.
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Anne Krone
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Thank you so much for sheet. What a great gift. Anne
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Johann
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This is a usefull concept…I like it…
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Clayton
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Awesome. The pdf file’s just what I needed to get focussed. Thanks a lot John.
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Jamie
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Thank for sharing this John. I love this and know that this will give me great focus in my day. It would be great to have a daily planner that had this exercise in it for each day! Thanks again!
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Brad Root
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Thanks John,
Did this with SMI, got me back on track.Little victories add up to big. Thanks again.
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Karen
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As a person who worked as executive secretary the majority of my workaday life, I learned prioritizing very early in my career. It has proved to be a blessing to have conquered this skill. I have been a landlady, managing my own rental property for approximately 18 years. I even ran a sideline small business for 5 years – and all of this in addition to my 40 hr. a week job as secretary and wordprocessor. When you get organized, you can accomplish so much more.
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Nyilah
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Wow. This is exactly what I am struggling with this week so much to do and so little time! Thanks so much for the Daily-to-do Sheet. Just what I needed and greatly appreciated!
keep shining your light:-) in peace and joy
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john assaraf
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All these comments are great and I am so glad people all over the world are reading them.
It makes me want to keep writing my thoughts and sharing the stuff I think about.
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John, would you consider printing your Daily To Do Planner as a yearly calendar? It would be great to have it in bound form and I’m sure that your fans would be eager to buy it.
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I keep making changes to it on a regular basis so that it morphs as my responsibilities change- that is why I like it organic and on one simple page. With that said, feel free to print as many as you like.
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rosaline
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John, thanks for the Daily To Do Planner. It is just what I need at this point in my life. I need to stay focused on what is important. Thanks again.
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Nan
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John, can we have a private conv by phone (you know what this is from our emails) – just a question on things like what bob schienfeld talks about in his stuff and TLC stuff in general…
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John
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Ironically, I am of Greek ancestry (Speak, talk and can write) and have been to greece at least 8 to 10 times and SANTORINI is our next goal. It is breathtaking. I have a picture of it and visualize daily with me and my wife in the scene.
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Starduster
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John – the ‘to-do’ sheet is wonderful. Years ago, I downloaded a 100 question exercise from your site, that divided four categories of our lives: relationships, finances, personal, and health. I copied it, and use it to “keep score” on how I’m doing. Do you remember which one I mean? If that is still available, I think it would be appreciated by all. Great “wake-up call” and a way to measure progress.
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Robbie Spence
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Thank you John, I needed to read this because I have been experiencing feeling there isn’t enough time in the day. I am going to use the daily to do document and see how I get on.
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Ellen
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Greetings John, The day planner is very simmilar to the one I have in my one- coach material, I like the idea of the 5 decisions this way I stay laser focused. You and your “group” are included in my grateful for list. Thank you
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Raymond Omwango
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Thank you John having watched the Secret DVD, I usually control my thoughts and take it simple as you put it. thank you again
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Will
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Thanks for the blog John. That daily plan suggested was a great idea. It make life easier when you make it simple.
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Linda
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good point John. I started this week to actually PRINT out my highest values. It made me realize that certain people were keeping me from achieving my important values. Thanks for sharing this tip.
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Niro Thambipillay
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Hi John,
I saw you on The Secret and I’ve read some of your material but this is the first time I’ve commented on your blog.
You are completely correct. By getting clear on our values and then aligning our priorities in line with them puts order to the chaos and allows us to live our lives in alignment with what we most value.
Cheers, Niro
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Hi Friends,
Many of you commented on my being away so I decided to write a little about my family trip with my wife Maria and sons Keenan and Noah. I’ve also included some photos to share with you.
In my desire to see the whole world and teach my children about its beautiful people, cultures and history, we decided to go to Greece to explore the Parthenon and to see where the first Olympics were held in Athens. I can share with you that they cleaned up the city a lot in the last 10 years and our visit there was awesome. In one of the pictures on the hotel rooftop in Athens you’ll see the Acropolis in the background. It’s pretty amazing that this was the first real city in Europe where it all started 3000 years ago.
We then went on to Santorini, one of the most beautiful and romantic places in the world (and I have been to MANY). Santorini was created by a massive volcanic eruption and then they built the city on top of the lava rocks 1000 feet above sea level. The Aegean Sea is spectacular and we had two awesome suites with views that will take your breath away. My kids who are 10 and 12 had their own suite and had a ball with their independence. I am not so sure the people in the room next to them appreciated the fact that kids had so much fun. I did. I highly recommend that you make Santorini one of your “must see” places in your lifetime and, if you go with kids, make sure they have their own room so you can enjoy the romantic moments watching the most glorious sunsets while a gentle breeze caresses your face.
From there we flew to Israel where I was born and where my father lives. It was great to see all my aunts and uncles and to introduce my kids and wife to them. I haven’t been back there for 12 years so it was really fun catching up and eating way too much. I came back feeling somewhat bigger than when I left.
Although there is still a lot of tension in the Middle East, our side trips to the Dead Sea (the lowest place on the earth) and the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem were highlights for all of us. The Dead Sea is so full of salt that you actually float in it like sitting in a chair. It’s wild! You can scoop up handfuls of sea salt from the bottom and actually taste the salt, which is extremely strong.
In Jerusalem, we went to the Wailing Wall and the old city. It was like going back 5000 years. The vendors were selling and haggling with buyers and I taught my sons the art of negotiating when they wanted to buy small bracelets for themselves. Even though it was just a few shekels, the art of negotiating was in full force. I got the vendor to my price, but I gave him the money he wanted anyway just for allowing me to teach my sons. The extra dollar I paid was more than worth the lesson they learned. The fact that his son was also watching him and learning made it even more fun.
King Solomon built the original city and the West Wall of the Temple Mount is said to be what was left of his original temple after its destruction. (see photos)
All in all it was a great few weeks and I am sparing you the 162 pictures we took.
One of the reasons I want to teach as many people in the world how to Have It All is so that they can create life-long memories for themselves and the ones they treasure.
All my best,
John
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So inspirational, and the photos are amazing! Thank you so much for sharing.
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Nan
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Sounds like a warm, wonderful trip!
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Belkis
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So wonderful, John! I wish you and your lovely family my blessings. You are a great teacher, but a very special spiritual teacher. Thank you for show us the way to a wonderful life.
Belkis
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theresa
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Wow, looks like you and your family had an amazing trip. Thanks so much for sharing, and for sharing the pictures.
A nice reminder of what all can be
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Chris Felts
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Oh, John, after your blog on Greese and Israel, they will be on my vision board for travel this weekend. Thank you for taking me on your journey!
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Ellann
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Thank you so much for sharing these photos with us. You have the most beautiful family. Greece has always been on my wish list as a must see and now I shall add Santorini as a special place to go.
Namaste
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Thanks for taking me on the journey to Greece, John!
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Glad you liked this entry. I sometimes am weary of sharing too much family stuff with people I do not know, however, next to God and my health, family is right up with oxygen for me.
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Doris
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Beautiful and since I will never be in that part of the world, I was looking forward to all of the photos. I am 75 yrs old and on social security, but I thoroughly enjoy reading your emails and blog and learn much from them. Dori
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Linda Mann
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John, those were great pictures and now I am sure I am going to Greece. That and Italy are two of my life-long dreams. Thank You so much for all you do for us. Linda
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Margaret E. Clark
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I just joined your blog spot. The pictures are beautiful and your family is beautiful. you were born in Israel? Wow. Did you grow up there?
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You have a beautiful family. Your happiness shows in your eyes. karen Barski
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Lisa Hollingberry
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Thank-you so much for sharing your wonderful holiday, experiences and photos with us!! I’m so happy you and your family could have such a rich and beautiful experience. Many Blessings!!!
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Nancy Norgaard
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Sounds like a magnificent trip. You have a beautiful family. Thank you for sharing.
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Heirloom
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Sounds like a great trip! I have been on many trips myself lately, and I really love being able to see the world and experience the different local cultures, even just in the US. My trips have been magical, as it sounds like yours was. Thanks for sharing.
Dave -
Thanks for a glimpse into your family holiday. Although I haven’t been to Santorini I have always admired their architecture and my dream home is one styled in the Santorini architecture. I have a picture of a Santorini home on my dream board.
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PAULINE HARKINS
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You are a breathe of fresh air whenever I receive and e-mail form you and thanks for sharing your joy with your family with us readers.
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Luciana
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John,since i had read The secret my life had change.Thanks God you had a such a beutiful trip,thanks god for your beautiful family,thanks god for theching me how to have it all,thanks god that You exist in this life time !
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Ursula Albano
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Just beautiful and inspirational. I took this trip about 12 years ago, and your wonderful pictures brought back great memories. Thank you. Ursula
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Kathleen
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I live in Greece. I agree with you. It is beautiful in places. I have recently realized the real beauty of this place is the ying and yang. Greece is the point where western and eastern ideas meet. Doris if you want to come next Oct. 2008 you can stay with me. Your airfare will be about 1400 dollars. I would love to show you around. Kathleen
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john
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Thanks for sharing this phenomenal wealth of experience.
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Apostolos Alkis Vavourakis
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Greetings,
I am from Greece and live in Athens. I am an architect. I’ve heard you on The Secret
and your personal website. I’d love to be in contact with you,
since you’ll be back in Greece sometime or I’ll be in the States
since I went to school there. My mobile phone numbers are:
+306977248505
+306971788050
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John, I just finished my holocync meditation and I could not stop thinking about you being here recently. This place is crying out for your teachings. If you don’t have someone to translate them into Greek my friend Kiki transtlates the Stephen Presfield books. We really need your help and inspiration here.
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George Nonde
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awesome and very inspiring.Thanks a million for wonderful photos .
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Hi John thankyou so much for sharing with me your amazing trip with you and your family. You all look so happy, which is great. I checked out your pictures and they look so breath taking. I will definitely put those places on my list of where to travel to.
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suziqmurray
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Thanks for sharing the info on your trip, the pictures are fantastic. I am planning a trip to Greece next June and can hardly wait!
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Krystyna
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Thank you for sharing your thaoughts, private pictures with us. Thank you for showing, that life can be busy, but we should find time for personal, family time to enjoy together. Beautiful pictures, memory, exzample.
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JANET
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Thank you for sharing such an inspiration. I feel blessed to be with you now. I am thinking of bringing my grandchildren on a similar educational and fun vacation.
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Looks like you all had a wonderful time. Thanks for sharing. Family is where it’s at.
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Gwen Small
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Beautiful pictures. Everyone should take time for vacation – it is essential. Glad you enjoyed it. Gwen
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SSuzi
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Wonderful timing for your travel photos! I just painted the back wall of my walk-in closet blue like the Aegean Sea and rooftops in Santorini!! I’m so glad you took your family over there!
Kids need to see more places like that, and fewer theme parks.
Partway up that wall now hangs a set of little white shelves, on which stands a translucent angel. I stand at the doorway and feel I’m in a sacred space. Today I stood there and asked angels to help all Greeks in danger from the forest fires
there this month.Such a unique land! I send it blessings.
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owen
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Hi John. You should make a Movie of your trip. Look at obgriffiths.saveyourpics.com thanks for sharing, one day I will trace your steps. Owen
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Debbie
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..it is so wonderful for you to share your family with us; your pictures are fantastic..and like many others I will add Santorini to the hit list ….I wish you continued success, happiness , health and pure joy John for all you give to us…you are a blessing…thankyou..O (hugs!)
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Peg Gillard
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I have a son (older than yours) whose name is Keenan! I am glad you all got to see the site of the Olympics before the fires got close. Thank you for sharing your insights.
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Chris Baek
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John,
I love your photos. There so personal and you look so happy. Our familly just went to Athens and Santorini this summer and we had a great experience. The experience expanded my mind and helped me to appreciate history and life more.
Sincerely, Chris
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Kimm
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Absolutely beautiful pictures! What a memory maker.
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Terri
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John,
I can only wish to go to Greece. Thank you for sharing a bit of the possible. You have true blessing.Sincerely, Terri
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Jennifer
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Thankyou for allowing us to share in your happiness John. My husband and myself visited Santorini 10 years ago and seeing your photos bought back some wonderful memories. Many blessings of joy to you and your gorgeous family. Namaste.
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The trip story is so inspirational to me, as I read, I picture myself in there with you and your family. It reaffirms my belif, having heard about your early days he Secret movie.
Thank you
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Reading your letter was great. Reflecting on my vision I belive I am living in the best time this century.
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Lisa
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Good for You ! It’s real kool seeing others actually do it ! thanks for being you…
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Stacey
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Thanks for sharing your beautiful family and photos with us! Thanks for the inspiration you give me everyday!
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Sudheer
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Thanx so much for sharing the trip and specially the amazing photos.Dont worry about sharing re your family.In my opinion family is ALL.
You may be interested in visiting India if you havnt already.As you know some of he culture and cities go back to > 5000 years!!!
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Isaura Mashiko
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What a lovely family do you have John, congratulations and God bless all of you always.
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Thanks!
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VictoriaC
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Looks like you had a great time!! You and your family are truly blessed.
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Hi friends,
So many people look at their financial status as an indicator of their net worth and I frankly don’t agree with this logic.
We are so caught up in our society by seeing how much each of us has financially but the true picture can’t be that shallow or empty. How can we allow green paper with ink on it to define our “net worth”?
Let me walk you through what I see as the real measure of your true “Net Worth.”
Our lives are multi faceted and thank god we are all created with a multitude of talents, abilities and varying interests. What if we started to look at our true net worth by looking at life as it is, and not just through the jaded eyes of finances.
Since we all basically are playing six games simultaneously, lets measure each section and give each one a point factor that determines the “net worth” of each section. The areas to consider are. Spiritual, Relationships, Contribution, Financial, Health and Career.
So for example…
We all have relationships with friends, family, co-workers, maybe kids, etc. So ask yourself on a scale of one to 10, what point value do you give your relationship with…
Your kids, your spouse, your best friends, your colleagues, etc.
Give each one a point value and then I move on to another section.
What you’ll find as I have, is that you may be at a 10 in contribution but a 6 financially. Relationships and spirituality may be at a 9 and health may be slightly lagging behind.
In either case, I’ll bet you that when you look at the whole picture rather than just a small part like money, you’ll see that your “Real Net Worth” is much greater than you gave yourself credit for.
We all go through the ups and downs of life and I find it easier to go through them when I refer to an area that is peaking versus and area that is not doing as well. It’s the ebb and flow of life and nobody is impervious to it.
Start to look at yourself and your life on many fronts and you’ll always be able to find an area that you are content with or can quickly improve.
Learn to change what you can and let go of what you can’t.
I wish you a great day and remember to smile; you just might make someone else smile as well.
And, pass this blog to friends and colleagues.
John
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carol roberts
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thank u very very much i did so need to read this
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joseph
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hank you for your words off wisdom.im new to all this so still tying to feel my way about.maybe you can try and explain this all in layman terms for me as ive been mislead for about 40 years and just trying to discover myself. all i know is i want to make a diffrence in the world we live in support genuine causes am i on the right road can i help to make a diffrence in some sort off way.so thank you for all your effort and time you put into this.hopefully some day ill be ableto help people just like you cheers joe
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josie
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Thank you John, I totally agree with what your saying. Our financial situation should not change who we are, it should inhance it.
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Marilyn Devonish
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Hi John,
Great post. One way that I remind myself of my net worth is to have a gratitude book. I keep it on my bedside table and in the evening I pick a page and read it, and whenever I think of something else that I am grateful for or do well, I write it down. It serves as a great reminder for those days where the conscious mind has chosen not to remember your true value.
Marilyn Devonish
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pam eustace
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I agree that a smile breeds a smile’ try it and see””””
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martin u.k.
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i totally agree with this view and dluting the net worth statement in this way. however how can we all convince ”financially poor persons” to view the world this way—by the way i am mega rich but financially poor as you may tell by this comment –thanks for this insight
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Carol
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I’m so totaly blessed that I have great family, friends, enough money each mo.and God—thanks
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Iannessa Wytcherley
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Thank you! A reminder that I am more than a balance statement is always excellent and refreshing.
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JOHN V.
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THANKS AS ALWAYS JOHN.
MANY OF US THAT ARE IMPROVING DAILY, APPRECIATE YOUR REENFORCEMENTS. I SAVE YOUR ARTICLES AND REFER TO THEM OFTEN-THEY HAVE BEEN (ARE)A TREMENDOUS GIFT. ALL THE BEST-JOHN -
Margrett
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Thank you John. I enjoy reading your articles and learning from them.
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Thom
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I would bet you that if you ask people to list the 6 areas of life from most important to lest important, you would find Relationships in most cases would be the most important and financial & Career would be between middle to one of the lest important. Then if you ask people where they spend the most time. I think you will find people spend the most time with Career and Financial, and Relationships take the back burner. Why are we like that? If Relationship is the most important we should been spending the most time at it, shouldn’t we?!
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Thanks John. I am going through some financial hiccups at present and must admit that I am only focussing on that aspect of my life. The rest all have 10 marks. Thanks
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Suzanne Bean
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John: Thank you so much for your beautiful and true words. A wealthy life is felt in all areas of our lives.
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linda
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thankyou….I did think that way but I really needed a reminder of it…financial situations ( good OR bad ) should not affect the person we are.
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Naomi Brown
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Thank you very very much for sharing this. We all need to remember those key points. The amount of money ( or lack of money) does not define NAOMI it is an extension of but not all inclusive.
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Millicent Brandow
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I think this evaluaton is a great idea and maybe it will make us aware of those areas that we should work on to bring them up to a ten!
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My view is this: you create your own reality. Imagine for a moment someone said to you this: “hey, you don’t remember me, but I know you. you came here upon this earth because YOU chose to do so. You wanted to feel the love, and the pain and the heartbreak and the joy and the success.
OK. WE’RE ok with that. we just wanted to remind you that is why you came – for the lesson… YOU chose it.This made me sob.
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Christine
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I have never heard anyone view it that way……
But, it is absolutely the most significant and moreover,accurate way to look at it.
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I like what you said. Too many people judge themselves and others just by the money.
Life is full of blessings. No matter how little we think we have, there’s always someone else who has even less.
I also consider my potential to improve all those areas and my attitude a big part of my assets.
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I think, that is very important to work individually on ourselves. See more hightlights in others; not be too judge. Money are important, but not all. Being appreciate for people who sourounding us, say thank you, for little things, smile is always great Icebreaker for any situations.
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Hajara
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Thank You…this is well worth the read and is so true..we tend to always remember the financial and never the little things that make a difference..
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Lynne
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Love is the best gift in life…
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antoinette
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well if I look at my net worth I’m very rich even if I don’t have money
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Thank you John, it a really worthwhile exercise to do, makes me feel that things are pretty good.
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Donna
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I love your spin on your true net worth. I always enjoy anything that you write. Good job.
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Toni Keuls
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I totally agree with this article.
My financial might be 4 but my relationships and health are at least a 9.
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bright
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I think you have mention the great things. What is the meaning for the contribution mentioned in the six part of areas of life we must measure our net worth.
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Elyse
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Thank you, John. I had just been filling in the workbook for Having It All. I had purposely left the net worth line blank. Whereas, I had appreciated looking at the many different aspects of life,to get it down to a small space recording net worth felt uncomfortable. Your article validated this feeling.
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Penelope
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Yeah, it’s a nice reminder of what my parents taught us. Count your blessings daily. Or, as we all say now: feel gratitude.
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retired620
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Thank you John for this, I would give every area of my life a 10 and my friends & family over 10. My life is wonderful in all aspects. I recently hired a life coach and we basically worked on my health issues. I’m a very powerful, enlightened woman.
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Deckerron
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Sound thought. It goes right along with something else I read recently that stated; “How well we’re doing is not necessarily measured by how much we make, but by our net worth”. Understanding the truer definition of “net worth” helps to put that in even better perspective.
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Yes, I agree with your comments. We need to be balanced human beings and learn to work on all areas. I think I’m doing very well. I know I can definitely improve in some; but, can’t we all.
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Lorne
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Aldo Huxley wrote about this topic many years ago. The title was a Brave New World. Native people around the world, who do not use currency, look after one another. Sadly, in a monied system looking after one and another gets expensive. We don`t all play by the same laws. Warmly, Lorne.
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George Britto
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Fully agree with you.If we change our persepective accordingly we can live a much fuller life. Thanks John.
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Steve Warrillow
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I couldn’t agree more John. I have always tried to smile, regardless of the days circumstances. I find a smile contageous. always nice to see and to portray. Can change your whole mood in an instant.
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Christina Lanzer
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We all need money in this life to surive. Money brings us many great thing, but when I look into my granddaughter eyes, I find pure joy, and happiness and I know how much wealth I have being with all my family.
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Luis Trejo
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For all of you reading the blog (What is your net worth), I send you a SMILE.
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So very true John. All too often we foolishly measure our prosperity against monetary value. Similar to your discussion, I try to focus on my improvements and increases in all those areas of my life and view the progress made. When the downtimes are upon me, if I reflect upon the improvements I have made in all areas of my life, I feel renewed and measurably valuable and feel I am truly living a prosperous life.
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EDGAR S. RULONA
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Thank you John. You have improved our awareness about the true meaning of our self worth. I used to think of the former until you enlightened me of the latter. Thank you very much. You made me smile…
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Brown Eyed Girl
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Thanks John
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peterg
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My Ma would tell me that, if you are prepared to get up in the morning and go to work,anything you want is possible.I will take your advice and work on the pillars of life.Thank you John.
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Maryam M. Ismail
says:
Thank you, John. This is truly inspiring.
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Spiro
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I look at it this way, your spirit is the only real part of you. In turn if you dedicate your real value to your spirit it will only enhance the other five in its appropriate timings, thus nothing is left to chance and thus you will live a truly enligthened life, at leas this is how i look at it. I also think that John puts it very well, if your looking to truly enhance your value, have a look at this link, i believe this gentleman is the best person i have come across when dealing with emotions, value and really contributing to enhancing your entire being.
http://www.join-the-fun.com/value.html
This man is real about helping you attain real value and if you can find that value, first with spirit everything else in your life will be as beautiful as you want it to be, well wishes to all -
Derek Bowler
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Many Thanks John,
The more we study and immerse ourselves in our total picture the more we realise that certain aspects of our life do not gel.
I have always had a passion for helping people because I have always felt wealthy and now I project myself as someone who “is on your side”.
But sometimes, if it does’nt feel right, it is far better to just walk away with the thought that sometimes people just don’t want helping, it’s not their fault it’s the way they have been brought up to think, sad but true.
As James Ray say’s – “avoid anything that weakens you” –
My Daily Motto – It’s not about the Money, it’s about the Mission !
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I am still on vacation but I wanted to check in and let you know that the informational call for the Having It All Challenge was a great success, with more than 1,650 people registered. If you weren’t able to make the call, you can find a recording of it here, where we’ve posted more information about the program.
I’m looking forward to it — we’re going to activate the Law of Attraction in a big way. Not only are we going to harness the full power of the subconscious mind to address whatever challenges our program participants have; we are going to multiply that energy exponentially, by assembling a group of like-minded individuals who are focused on attracting what they really want in life.
I’ve led this kind of group before, and I can tell you that it is a powerful way to manifest positive change in your life. It’s going to be a blast!
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verena
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GOOD FOR YOU, JOHN!
I’M WORKING ON IT,NO ,SINCE TO ME IT’S ALL ABOUT THE JOY OF IT, WHATEVER IT IS, I’M HAVING A GREAT TIME RIGHT NOW, STARTING A NEW BUSINESS. LITTLE SHORT ON TIME AND HANDS, THOUGH. SOMETIMES 2 DON’T SEEM TO BE ENOUGH. HAVE FUN EVERYBODY!
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I am writing this blog entry 1,000 feet above sea level, from my rooftop balcony overlooking the Aegean sea in Santorini, Greece.
To say it is spectacular is a gross understatement. This natural beauty was created by a massive volcanic eruption and the sapphire blue waters below are a testament to God’s creation. I am here with my wonderful wife and two boys who are all in awe. I promised myself that when my kids were old enough to grasp some of our planet’s natural beauty, I would take them on special trips to explore the world with me. It’s something that my parents couldn’t afford to do because they lacked the understanding of how to earn the income needed to take such trips. I feel blessed that my mentors taught me that despite not having a college degree and feeling that I wasn’t smart enough, I too could learn how to have an amazing life. It’s now something I am committed to teaching others how to have.
If you are ready to take your life to the next level and beyond and want me to show you exactly how you can have it also, join me on Tuesday night where I’ll discuss my new program, the Having it All Challenge. I’m going to select a few people with strong commitments to success, and we’ll meet online, on the phone, and ultimately in person, for regular, real-time personal interaction and support in achieving true wealth. I’m really excited about the Having It All Challenge, and I’m eager to gauge your interest and share more details. I’ve set up a conference call for Tuesday, Aug. 14 at 5 p.m. (PDT) to discuss the program in more detail.
Join me on the call to learn more!
I wish you the very best of life,
John
13 Responses to “Having it all – Is it possible?”
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carolguy
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Dear John,
Greece is a drema of mine and I want to turn it into beautiful experience. I am up for the challenge and I want it all. I am ready. I am truly ready.
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Michael
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It is of course possible to have it all. I just need someome to show me how to navigate the apparent MINDfield to success. Are you that man John?
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Waas
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It is definietly possible. Why ? Simply because we have a mentor who has already proven his success. That’s enough evidence to get convinced. Yeps i am ready for the challenge. See you later
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Karin Hiebert
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I am committed. 100 AND then PERCENT!
PLEASE direct me to the application or have someone call me please.
urgent committed,and ready! -
Are you fishing for canadates for multi-level marketing? Are there any soverign positions open? Warmly,Lorne Kozqk.
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Diana
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I have been to Santorini, with the plans of returning. I am willing and excited about making my dreams come true with the right direction.
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malinda
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Dear John,
I was on the phone call and it was inspiring. I am making some huge changes in my life and it is funny for the past year during these changes my personal mantra has been……” you can have it all” People have thought I was nuts…just crazy and said no you can’t. But I am proving them wrong. I would love to be part of your group to help me with this success.
I am thrilled some one is living the life of Having it All! I plan to be there soon!!!! I will see you and your family next year on holiday……..I will be living the Having It All Life Too!! -
I can’t believe this!
The otherday we had about 1800 people on the conference call and you mean none of them took time to visit this blog and leave a note? -
Laurie Hayes
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Thanks for sharing your experience in Santorini, John. It has been my #1 dream destination for many years and yes — I will go there too some day.
Have an amazing time with Maria and the boys and feel free to share some pictures!
Laurie Hayes,
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George
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Hello Karin, I hope you have been provided the details of the program but if not, please contact me at OneCoach 858-792-1250 x126 or lv a msg w/a phone number and I will get back to you. Thanks!
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monams
says:
Dear John!
I have signed up for the “Having it all” challange.But how and when will I know if i was choosen to be a part of it or not? Have not seen anything in my e-mail either as far as I´m concerned… And ofcourse I want you to pic me out for this great adventure, I just KNOW that I´m going to make a diffrence, in more than one way! Mona -
John Assaraf
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Mona, someone will be contacting you soon!
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John, this is a personal message to you. If you could call me, I would lke to discuss this obvious possibility for all of us in “having it all challenge!
You could do a google search on “Karin Hiebert” so that you will learn a little more about me, then perhaps we can have a heart to heart chat, whenever you have a few moments!
Thanks your friend and fan, Karin Hiebert
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Let’s try a quick thought experiment: What’s the first thing that pops into your head when I toss out the word “wealth?”
A big pile of money? That’s definitely part of what we mean by wealth. But to me, true wealth is a total package of fulfillment and happiness. It includes:
- Complete financial security
- Loving relationships with your significant other, friends and family
- Robust health, so that you can do what you want to do
- A spiritual connection to the universe
This is the total package of wealth… and it’s totally achievable. I’ve helped many people get there through my products and presentations, and I’m really excited about a new way to do this. It’s a program I’ve developed called the Having It All Challenge, and here’s how it’s going to work:
I am going to choose a select number of individuals who really want to manifest true wealth in their lives… and I am going to personally mentor them in a group setting.
My time is limited, so the Having It All Challenge is very exclusive program. We will meet online, on the phone, and ultimately in person, for the regular, real-time personal interaction that makes this format so much more powerful than any book, film, CD, or one-time seminar.
I’m really excited about this program, and I’m eager to gauge your interest and share more details. I’ve set up a conference call for Tuesday, Aug. 14 at 5 p.m. (PDT) to discuss the program in more detail.
Register for the call now so that you can learn more about the Having It All Challenge. This is going to be an incredible opportunity for you to leverage all of my experience, and all the passion and energy of your peers in the Having It All community to create true wealth— financial, physical, emotional, and spiritual—in your life, right now!
53 Responses to “Are you up for the challenge?”
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sharon
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i love reading all this positive affirmations but i am in dier need of financial security and to find true love
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I’ma ll for it…registered even.
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David L
says:
I am so ready for this challenge!!! I can’t wait to share my ideas with everyone!!! Most of all I can’t wait to get the input from people with the same goals.
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Gene Ilten
says:
I’m in I already registered for the call, but don’t know if I will be back in time.
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Rick Louis
says:
I have been to one of your Quantum Mind week-ends, so I know how fully you commit yourself to innovation and training. THis should be an exceptional program.
Yup, I’ registered for the call – I’ll be there ‘with bells on!’
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Kim01
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I would love to register but unfortunately live in Australia…guess that rules me out
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I have been up for this challenge for a long time ……how ever the timing is off for me this time! I would love too but….. I know “no excuses”
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Cece
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I’m very excited for this challenge. I am a firm believer in the four qualities that achieve true wealth. Look forward to learning more about your techniques.
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Randiego
says:
I am a challenge therefore I’ll definitely be there.
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John, Will there be before and after pictures?…just kidding…I’m working on all four categories.. I raised my children believing that those who excelled in Mental, Physical, Emotional, & Spiritual Development were “wealthy” – I forgot the Financial. I’ve been devouring Suze Orman and Robert Kiyosaki literature…and putting everything into practice. Your “Challenge” sounds like a privilege for those chosen, and a “Fast Track” for those who are raring to go.
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Debbie
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I saw you in Sedona last year.. I’m well on the path.. and welcome your guidance. Thank you for the opportunity.
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“wealth” to means prosperity and abundance in money, health,love,family,godand business.
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Success begins with an unwavering self-belief and the knowledge that you deserve wonderful things in your life.
Try not to live, always in the shadow of another; you’ll only ever experience their success, which will lead to a void in your heart.
Once you like, love, respect and believe in yourself, the opinions of others never matter.
Embrace success – look for the sunshine in every day and never lose sight of your goals, dreams and aspirations. They’re all inextricably linked.
Have a strong plan of action; see your goals clearly; believe in yourself and begin to work towards your ideal life and it will come.
If you lay the right groundwork, success must come to you. Make your life act as a magnet and you will embrace wealth in all its magnificence.
Make yourself complete by nurturing all the vital aspects of your being. Take care of yourself in every way possible and your life will become a fertile and totally nourished garden, where the flowers of success and accomplishment will bloom brighter and stronger than you ever believed possible.
Every day, in every conceivable way, your world is becoming a more profound and wonderful place to be. Believe it and you will be on your way to unparalleled success.
Here’s to life.
Kieran
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carlos santibanez
says:
John I’m eager to learn anything that you put in front of me. I’m a huge fan of your work and I have a lot of respect and admiration for your achievements. I’m GREATFUL for having the opportunity to learn your material.
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Barb
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John … you are my favourite Secret teacher. I learn so much from you. I am a huge fan of quantum physics … because of what you have taught me. I have obligations with work right now so I can’t be a part of The Challenge right now … but I will stay in close tune with you. Thanks for informing and enlightening us all to a better life. Your energy is vibrating our way big time!
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Thank you for the opportunity. I look forward to the conference call.
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Donna
says:
Sounds awesome and to agree with Kim01 it’s difficult joining in from Australia. Kim you can purchase a Daybreak calling card to access cheap o/s calls to register for teleseminars etc. We need to work out the time differences – can anyone help out with that? Where exactly are you calling from John?
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Think I have the time thing sorted out I think you are about 16 1/2 hours behind me in Adelaide Australia. Let me know if I’m correct. Thanks
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David Carvalho
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I know that i am capable of all things. financial wealth. personal health. and wealth of love, caring, and mostly making offerings to help improve the Universe.I need to find a way to dig deep into me to bring these qualities to the surface, I have so much to give share and receive, but i feel that there is a wall somewhere.I need to get this done now, there is not much tome, if i want to have the fullest life possible for me and my family
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I am ready to attend your challenge, This is what i need to bring out the best in me.. my brain has been very lazy, I believe i put out good vibrations, people like me and enjoy conversations with me, but i feel that there is so much lacking from my contribution, to health, wealth, and happiness. for me my family friends and all things arounf me us/
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Yey!!
I have registered but I’m in South Africa, does that maen I cant be part of the conference?
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You can register from anywhere in the world for the call I’m in the UK. Use Skype to contact and find out which time zone ytour in and call in at the appropriate time. Can’t wait for this one
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25sunshine
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I have been using this affirmation for the past 10 years and it works: I have more than I will ever need, in abundance and prosperity I live each day. I have posted that in my checkbook, my payables calendare and at my desk. Keep focused on living each day in abundance! God bless
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barbara1
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Will the call time always be 5pm PDT. That makes it 10am in Aus and right in the middle of my work day and the nature of my job means I couldn’t stop for the call
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roberto
says:
Hi John,
Yes I am now ready to go for it. I accept myself to be wealty, it was dificult to accept it, with all non sens sentences in life like when you are born for a peny you will never be a 2 penys. But now I now that I am ready for it, with practicing the law of manifesting every day all the time and see that it work what ever I ask fo it, now com the big shoot in my life and 2007 its the year who will happend.
just one question its possible to have a recorder of the call, I am living on one of the smallest island of the Canaries Island
thanks again for your hep and to give me the feeling to be greatfull everyday when I open my eyes on one positif world.
thanks again John, all the best, Roberto -
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I will be there, this opportunity is mine.
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Thank you for the invitation; however, wealth is not a problem for me. I’ve been financially free for seven years and know how to create wealth. I’m a Real Estate Investor.
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Bev
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Hi John:
I would love to be in on the conference. For quite afew years I have used to power of intention and visualization without even knowing it! Now I know how it works and I have been conciously using it and it is amazing. I find I need to be around like minded people as it strengthens me. Thank you so much for all this!
Sincerely,
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Darby
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I have always known about the power of the mind but some how it was beaten out of me by people very close to me… People always want to be around me and talk to me and just hear my voice because they say I’m so uplifting so shiny they say …. I’m ready to relearn and implement the teaching John Assaraf is offering, and to join with others who are ready, and willing to move there lives’s forward, what a great privilege and opportunity to part of this… Thanks and Gods Blessing On Us All
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René
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Thanks for the invitation John, but I´m gonna have to let this one pass. If you want to reach the (huge) European market, you should organize a morning session of this conference call. 5PM PDT means 2AM here in The Netherlands and all the other West European Countries…
Thanks again, take care and all the best, René -
Arriel
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Hi Mr. Assaraf. Thank you so much for your invitation but I’m not going to be able to register for the call. I’ve already invested in Holosync, and I really don’t have the funds for the challenge right now:-(. Maybe another time.
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Carol De Lisa
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Hi John,
I need to know techniques in manifesting, complete perfect health, for me , my Mom and others. When health manifests itself all the rest will come. When you have your health.. you have it all! The strength to get it all for yourself and others. Be a blessing to the world !!!! That is my desire. Being on top of the world by yourself is a very lonely place. To be able to give abundantly, is the dream ! Carol D.—Ill.—–guide me to the fulfillment of that dream—Thank you!!!!!!!! -
David
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Of course I’d love to register, but what does it mean for people living outside of the US? I’m in NZ
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cj
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would like info
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Shellyse Baines
says:
Yes, John I,m up to this challenge, this is what I,ve been searching for, an awakening.
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Karen Jesina
says:
would love to join, but also live in Australia
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dr. avi W
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i shall attend.
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John, I have been using the secret and unbelieveable things have been transpiring! New love, new job paying 4 times more than the average nurse, starting a new LLC, got a new Mercedes and more!!!! I would still love to learn more though! Karen
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rgcabo
says:
Hi John,
I am in South Africa and have registered for the call. It is for the first time that I become part of your program and looking forward to true manifestation of wealth, health, happiness and a fulfilling relationship with my familiy friends etcThank you
Rebone
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skywalker
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I look forward to particating in the having it all challenge because I am more than ready to have it all. Procrastination has ruled me and its time to get jiggy….
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Garrett
says:
I have registered for the call, and will be there on Tuesday. I’m once again at a crossroads in my life where a door is closing (the work door) and I must make a decision on a new direction, since I won’t be able to survive on 20 hours per week. There seems to be some sort of “qualifying” to get in this door with John Assaraf…and I’m not sure what that means yet. Loved the story of the carrots, eggs and coffee beans on a previous blog. Take care.
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Fauna Hodel
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I raised almost 7 million dollars in 1990 to produce a film based on my life story..major stops..for so long..I am ready to get this show on the road..this time the right road…big time..
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I am reaching out to you…John..I am worth it…Fauna
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debbie
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I have a BS and a MA degree but far from wealthy and I am so ready to be wealthy. I would love to learn how to share my wealth or the knowlege on how to become successful.
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Allan
says:
Hi John the idea of a mentor in this area has been on my mind for awhile now, I’ve been working toward that in the bussines I do however the lessons are an great help in clearly defining where and where I want to be going. I look forward to the challenge and how it will help all those working together with a unified goal and passion. Thanks and have a great day Allan.
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I wold want so much to be part of the program, but as i write this I am at the airport and unable to take part in the conference call. Can one just do it on the internet? Secondly I live in Africa and of course if I really want it, time shouldn’t be a problem, but it is due to my schedule and the time difference. what am i to do now?
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Yes I amready for the challenge. Having been born in third world with few opportunities, I have now with me an international opportunity in network marketing and I know I will be wealthy all round. Thank you best regards
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Veronica
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I have an amount of gratitiude that is unexplainable in words. My dreams are big, but with guidance I know I will reach them. I believe, I believe, I believe!!
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Spirithavingahumanadventure
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Hi from Tasmania, Australia,
I registered but have no idea how to receive the call. Because I live in Oz does that mean I cannot get the call?
Cheers
Jenny -
I would love this opportunity! I have enough gratitiude to fill a lifetime.
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This post is going to be slightly longer than usual but I think you will enjoy it!
For over 20 years I have been fascinated with what it really takes to make a lot of money. I realized a long time ago that if someone else could do something or achieve something… then I could at least copy what they did, and get a similar… or better result.
In my younger years, making money was on top of my list so I became a very good student. But what I have discovered in my search is that it’s not just the people with the college degrees or the most potential who make the most money.
For example, you and I both could probably name some people who we think are smarter than we are, yet who don’t make as much money as we do. And we also could probably name some people who we think aren’t as smart as we are, but who make more money.
I was VERY fortunate that I had the desire to earn a lot of money…just as I hope you do. The reason I say that is because money is not hard to make if you understand how. But more than having just desire, I found a few mentors who really knew what making money was really all about; they were making millions, so I wanted to make millions.
As a matter of fact, I decided at the age of 22… that I was going to be a millionaire! I had no idea how…. but I was going to listen to the mentors and then do what they did.
Let me share with you a few simple things I learned that I think will help you on your quest for earning significantly more money. And since the “Street Kid” part of me wants it simple and fast, everything I do is about getting results now, not in 6 months. So everything you learn from me, you will be able to apply immediately.
So let’s begin.
NO “SMARTS” REQUIRED
First and foremost…earning a lot of money is not reserved for smart people. It’s reserved for people who do the right things – spiritually, mentally and physically, that attract money.
One of the first things you must understand is that the internal belief you have about what you think you can earn, is not your true potential, but a conditioned ‘belief’ based on your past results and old mental conditioning.
And as a reminder from previous reports… your internal image and conditioning controls what you focus on, attract and see. If you are conditioned to make $35k a year, all you see are opportunities and jobs in line with that image and focus. If you are conditioned to earn $200k a year, then all you are focused on is things that are in line with that financial level.
There is an exact science to earning money that most people have never been taught. I’ll give you an example of a couple of the easy rules you must understand for earning money. Without understanding and applying these simple rules, you are working harder than you need to be.
I’ve been able to help many people significantly increase their financial intake and lifestyle by simply understanding and following the information that follows, so here you go…
(Now remember, individually these rules may seem simple. But when you look at the 3 together…you’ll understand the potential effect they have on how much you can earn.)
Rule One: Define the overall market potential for the product, service or talent you have.
This is pretty easy: Do a lot of people need what you do or have…or is it just a few? The more potential there is for what you have or do, the more total money there is for you to attract. For example:
If you are a doctor, a salesperson, a secretary or a baker…there is a clear need in our society for what you do. The same holds true for professional athletes or musicians. There are some professions and products that have less need than others, therefore less earning potential.
Rule Two: I get paid in direct proportion to how replaceable I am… or how replaceable my product or service is.
In other words – how good are you? This is where earning money starts to get a little competitive. If you are easy to replace because the entry to what you do is easy, then you have to be very, very good to do well in that field. Otherwise you will have to share the potential intake between lots of people. The harder the entry, the higher the potential intake is because there are fewer people to share it with.
The same is true if you have a product or service that is easy to duplicate. Rarity increases value:
- Think of surgeon vs. a general doctor.
- Think of a rare original painting vs. a print.
- Think of an excellent salesperson vs. an ‘OK’ one.
- Think of how much Michael Jordan earns vs. a rookie…
- Think of any service you currently use that is so-so vs. another one that is excellent.
Who do you prefer to do business with? These 3 question areas should get you thinking about some of the basic stuff like…
1. How good is your product or service? If you aren’t the best, or close…. then why not?
2. What reasons are you ‘internally’ telling yourself for not being better? What is this costing you in financial intake and your life style?
3. Plain and simple – is your product, service or talent easily replaceable?
Rule Three: I get paid in direct proportion to how many people I can get to use and pay me for products, services or my talent.
Think about this for a moment: Compared to other people in your line of work, how good are you at getting people to know what you do and what you have to offer (your products and services lines)? And how good are you at getting them to use your products or services?
If you are honest with yourself about the answers, I think you’ll agree that in one or more of the areas there is room for improvement.
I’d like you to imagine what it would be like to double or triple your intake or revenues right now, what would you buy, where would you go, what would you have that you don’t right now?
I ask you these questions because I was asked them when I was 21. I liked the answers I came up with, so I decided to really go for it and learn and do what was needed.
If you don’t keep growing and learning, you’ve made an internal agreement with yourself that you are fine with how much money you are earning right now and with what you’ve got right now.
Until next time…
Create a great day!
23 Responses to “Money – Money – and More Money”
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Brian
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Great post, thank you. And to tell you the truth it is right where I am at currently and I am frustrated as I do not Know what to do.
Currently I work as a health educator at a drug rehab. I do approxamately 6-8 lectures a week.
To toot my own horn I am a fantastic lecturer. And really I am fantastic with people and have great intuition. Better than most I would say.Now What??? I really do not know. I grow and learn and read and apply information and meditate and visualize and it seems- seems being the key word that I am stuck.
My attitude is in grattitude, I there my be a move I don’t quite see yet.
A career switch I don’t know how to make possibly?I feel lined up with all I have read and studied so far. I would just feel silly if I were so close and didn’t see the next move… Thanks
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joycewest
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John
Thank you so much for your encourageing words. I am and artists and the words “think of a rare original painting vs a print” struck home for me. I plan on marketing my art and I belileve I can do it. Thanks Joyce West in Antelope,ca. -
Delphy
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John, what do you think about network marketing? Let say Herbalife?
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Great article John, and SO true….wealth does NOT require education, special degrees, or hard work, and long hours. Society has been conditioned to think or “buy into” this type of thinking, but it really comes down to a choice. First, a choice to get better results, then a choice to study other successful people and copy what they do. I made that choice 20 years ago to become an entrepreneur and now assist other people in seeing their potential and teach them how to become entrepreneurs. There IS a system to create wealth…you just have to be coachable and follow the system that successful people follow, instead of following the thoughts and beliefs of unsuccessful people.
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Vincent
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I can say it in one sentence…
“Be the best you can be”
Great article ! Thanks for sharing !
Vincent
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Hillary Rubin
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thanks will put these into effect and begin to grow. cheers,hillary
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THANK YOU! Every person who is in business should read this and then ask themselves those questions. As a business owner I am continually asking those questions so that I can stay above the competition. In the world of credit repair there are literally hunsdred of companies that offer this same type of service. My product has to be bigger, better,faster etc. A benefit is that I am the real deal. I’m not some window dressing on the internet asking for money. When my clients engage in my services I always greet them, assure them they are in good hands and explain how I can help them. My rpices are better than everyone because I don’t believe you need to mortgage your house to clean your credit yet I still get paid well for what I do/offer. In the early stages of this business my lack of skills and stinkin thinkin really got in the way and so I had to study and learn and reinvent the wheel basically. In fact I’ve been able to actually do better than my business mentor! I also approach every day and every prospect from a place of honest gratitude. If you can’t be happy for what you do already have, you ain’t gonna be happy with what you get when you do get it. I like to refer to this as a pre-paid gratitude account. I always make sure that, in my wn blog, I say just what it is I am grateful for, even if it’s something as simple and mundane and waking up to the smell of fresh brewed coffee. The small things count the most, they are the key to the door of the universe. On those days when I am too busy or forgetful to blog, my day, my mind/body/spirit become sluggish and things just don’t work out the way I wanted them to. I’ve discovered that for me, the secret to my success is to be thankful for every inspired thought, everything I already have and everything that is on it’s way.
When you’re in business you have to continually adjust and re-adjust what you do and what you offer. You can’tbe “set in your ways” without it costing you in the end. Be flexable like the willow tree. -
Brenda
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Thank you John for all your inspirational words, I incorporate them into my life and business everyday and the benefits just keep rolling in and I say thank you each and every time.
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assaraf1
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Very inspiring John, but what do I do with all of this great info.? I am a stay-at-home dad for the last few years since I lost my job and I need to get back in the work force to start earning real money to help support my home and family, but I feel stuck because I don’t know what my real skills are that can be of value to potential employers. Also, I have trouble following thru. and taking action consistently on the goals I have set for myself. I keep forgetting all the goals i’ve set for myself and just living day-to-day. I need to get out there and earn money.I need to stop living this way. I approaching 50 soon and I am worried about my future and my family’s future. I have read/re-read, listened/re-listened to many self-help books and tapes but just can’t get myself to follow-thru. consistenly on the so-called solutions these books and tapes promises. I appreciate your advice.
Rayman
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Riklosopher
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Insightful and inspiring. Another lesson learned and more importantly, to be practiced. In response, though, to Brian’s post: “feeling” frustrated is perhaps causing a delay in the results you want to experience. I know. Been there, done it. And through my on-going personal growth I am learning to go with the flow. As John stated in his lesson on The Law of Rythm, flow with the currents(life’s curves) and not against it – you will begin to feel less frustrated. In other words appreciate even the delays in events, knowing they are only just that – a delay, and that it does serve a purpose. Hope this helps. And thank you, John, for the wisdom.
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OK, so I’m one of those that is really happy with where I’m at in my life with money at the moment. I think positively every day and have for the past 30 years. My life reflects that. When I was a baby I contracted Polio. I’m in a wheelchair now, I’ve accepted my disability very well and have not let it stop me. Now I’m encountering what they call Post-Polio Syndrome. After years of overextending muscles the neurons to the muscles start to die. This causes weaknesses and fatigue. I’m noticing pain on my weak side and am using The Secret to regenerate the cells in my body. If anyone out there can let me know their experiences with this type of thing I would appreciate it. I know it’s possible and would like any advise from you.
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hey John,..a great way to start the day, a constant reminder to be grateful for everything…but even more important is doing something positive everyday for yourself and someone else…spread the love and encouraging words…works like magic!!
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Nyilah
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Hey Rayman. You really need to watch The Secret .. may be 10 times … I can hear your anxiety and frustration .. which is working against the Law of Attraction. This is where I first heard of John. Also please read The Master Key System .. Amazing. Gratitude, visualisation, being still. Writing out your goals – all these things will help you.
In love and light
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I think Nyilah’s advice is a good and easy solution for any of us experiencing frustration – 10Xs! And Asaraf1 – just wanted to say I’ve been in a similar situation, lots of skills, where to put them, hard time getting started/directed — and what helped me is John’s article – I forget where I read it, maybe in the Free Resources – but hate to admit it, but it’s due to “Fear”.. Need to get rid of past conditioning… And reframe/reprogram…
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I am starting to realize wanting to make more money and reach higher in life is exciting … not a bad thing. It helps me be positive and help others. Money is not the root of all evil following John’s lessons and coaching.
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A note to Brian…I have the perfect solution for you and I am looking for people like you…feel free to contact me at 1-800-576-2917 or visit my website at http://WWW.ABUNDANT-LIFESTYLE.COM
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Wow! I am up for a real challenge this time and I am waiting anxioulsy hoping that John will pick me as a member!
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susanray
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Hmmm,rules 1 & 2 are a little disconserting for me. I need a little help with this. Hope I articulate this correctlty. You, John are one of the teachers of “The Secret”. This is not the first time I have encountered these teachings. The very first was a christian movement in the 60s. We were called Jesus freaks back then. Anyway, I found trhis to be an amazing truth. I believe..ni I KNOW it is truth. The new twist with the secret was the science. That was an awsome addition as my education is serious science. Anyway, my confusion is this. I understand that the universe indeed, all things are energy. We can form this energy to be anything we want. It moght be the feather or the parking space (in the movie) or it can be a great new opportunity. That being said, rules 1 & 2 are much like business 101. It is very practical advice. It is not to be discounted in any way and that is not what I am doing here. However, where is the belief in changing circumstances with thought and feelings? Am I missing something here? The doctor that studies to become a surgeon will still be a surgeon regardless of how replaceable he is. Surgeons these days are struggling to make a buck. they are very limited and are looking for ways out everyday. If we are to beliece (as I do) that we can mold our very existance, then that surgeon will find another opportunity for success and will not need to depend on his skill set as a surgeon. I really hope that i am not being argumentative here. That is not my point. Just please help. I have gone from building an 8 figure liquid asset base (from nothing) to being close to being on the streets. I view this as an opportunity to grow, to have wealth greater that what is no longer but this time to have joy and a universal connection while having great wealth. Am I wrong???
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marifev
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I am a working mom and i feed three children and i need to give education to my kids, help me and please give me positive thoughts to work on acquiring packaged wealth
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John is very sincere with his words, but very constructive, i thought i would take this time to share my opinions, it’s very simple folks, you have to be certain now, right now at this very moment that you are a wealthy person, CERTAINTY is the million dollar word. Think right now something that your certain about, thats how you have to be in all areas of your life, with business you have to feel and act like a millionaire right now, my own experiences have led me to people that when i discuss business they perceive me as a millionaire, i am in mind body and soul, and though i can’t even come to say that i am not in actually paper money, my thoughts and feelings are, this is where the hard part is, if you can stop your ego and senses from taking over your imagination and attitude then you will be guided. look at it this way, a child when he plays make believe at that very moment this that he is in character, they actually beleive they are a princess or a furious warrior, etc. that is how we must be think it and feel it and if you consistently do this then you will be consumed by it and you will be guided. Think like a millionaire, act like a millionaire, talk like a millionaire, feel like a millinaire, walk like one, keep your head held up hi, be happy your wealthy now, and i guarantee that you will be guided in the right direction, time is but an illusion, right now is only real and your spirit is only real, everything else but an illusion. GOOD LUCK TO ALL
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I agree with you and also add that FAITH before certainty is a must. I will create a blog this week on the power of “acting as If”
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You are correct- Faith allows one to act with certainty- so does knowing the right strategies and Tactics
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Frever t.
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Every time i come here I am not dissapointed, nice post
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When he was just 14 years old, Malawian inventor William Kamkwamba built his family an electricity-generating windmill from spare parts, working from rough plans he found in a library book. In conversation with TED Curator Chris Anderson, Kamkwamba, now 19, tells a moving story of ingenuity and adaptation, and shares his dreams for the future. This talk inspired outpourings of support from the TED community and in the blogosphere. See the video story at http://www.ted.com/talks/view/id/153
9 Responses to “We can do anything we decide!”
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Rijuta
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William had an idea that he was committed to.He took massive action to manifest his idea. How inspiring that such a young person with little resources could do what he did! Thank you for the story!
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jp63
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my mother always told me “you can do anything, you put your mind to.” at 40 yrs. old i realized i have…
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John Assaraf
I always get inspired by anyone who just does it and leaves their circumstances on the sidelines. I believe that is why anyone has the ability to make their life a masterpiece by making a choice.
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rasikRaj godhani
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I am always follow this : “Activity is life and inactivity is death.”
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Kieran
How many of us wander, almost aimlessly through the fog which often encapsulates our lives, constantly daydreaming about how much better we wished things were? How much more money we wished we had and how much bigger we wished our house and our car was? That better job, far less stress, more holidays and the chance to eat in a nice restaurant occasionally. Put your hands up if you fall into that category. Put your hand up if you have ever been in this position – I certainly have.
I’ll let you in on a little secret: Whilst you certainly can have whatever you want, simply wishing is like looking through an impenetrable window into that wonderful world of everything, which we all covet. No amount of hoping and wishing will open the door for you to that incredible, secret and inviting place.
If you’ve ever studied the habits of any of the world’s most successful people – and if you’ve not I urge you to do so now – you’ll see that they’ve all mastered the utilization of time honoured strategies, which have taken them from a point of apparent stagnation to a position of success and profound wealth.
I have to tell you, there is no pill or secret potion: You can’t wave a magic want and cast a spell and suddenly you have wealth beyond your wildest dreams. Imagine if that was possible: How boring would life be: Also, how challenging, if everyone could do that, then we would all have what we want and there would be no point to developing those wonderful communication and interpersonal skills that see us draw friends and business acquaintances to us as we work tirelessly towards a special goal in our lives. You’d never experience the sensation, the almost insatiable thrill of personal achievement, which comes to us when we discover just how we can overcome adversity and rise to the occasion. Imagine if you were unable to see your magnificent life unfold before your eyes as you dream and visualise: plan and strategise: Persist and harmonise: Manage and realise.
In anything you do, planning, timing and persistence are the keys to longevity. Once you realise what your strengths are and understand your weaknesses, yo must then capitalise on those gifts you possess which will enable you to move forward on an area which truly moves you. You should do what you love and consistently, love what you do.
The time is now and the place is right here. Procrastination leads to stagnation. No matter what life throws at you, nor how unfairly you believe you’ve been treated – irrespective of the cards you’ve been (unfairly) dealt, there is a reason for everything. Its how you handle these things – what you do to improve your station and lot in life – that truly counts.
Whilst ever you allow the success of others to cast a long, cold shadow over your own accomplishments, you will always deny yourself the wonderful opportunity to bask in the glorious warmth of the sunshine of personal success: There’s truly nothing sweeter than the taste of personal accomplishment.
Opportunity abounds all around us and takes a myriad forms. It is time to look upon every day as a treasure chest of incredible opportunities, which offer brand new stepping stone on your life’s journey. If you constantly look over your shoulder, you’ll never see the opportunities flowering around you. The view is always clearer and fresher through the front window than in the rear view.
Constantly fertilise your own garden with your skills and drive. Open you eyes and see – open your heart and ask – the Universe gives in abundance in so many magnificent ways. Success does not recognise colour, creed or sexual orientation. Whilst ever you remain committed to your incredible journey, which should always be fuelled by passion, purpose, persistence and pride, you will taste success.
Believe me when I say, hand on my heart: You can truly accomplish anything you put your mind to.
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So many people talk about ‘massive action’ when describing something to which they put their focus and energy, as a way to bring about a positive result. However, the type of action you take is immaterial. Any positive deed serves as a constant affirmation of your intention to succeed.
For instance, simply waking with a smile and giving gratitude for a good night’s sleep is an action which is fuelling your dreams and visions, and keeping you in an ideal frame of mind. Putting pen to paper and writing wonderful, warm and uplifting information is a further positive action. Both are certainly not what I call ‘massive’, but are nevertheless results-oriented and fuelling your visions. The list is endless and the results can be astounding.
Bear in mind that any thought, word or action fuels your dreams and visions. Never allow the negativity around you or the anger and frustration you may be feeling at any given moment and for whatever reason – no matter now seemingly insignificant – to take a hold of the way you think and drive your thoughts/actions. Wherever possible, isolate yourself from anything which has the capacity to destroy your dreams. Understand that we all have negative thoughts from time to time. The important thing is to recognise them as negative influences and deal with them through release.
Once you establish a strong, focused and results-driven style, you begin to understand the power you hold over your own destiny. Have unerring belief in everything you do and say, which you know beyond question, will drive your success. Think and speak in wonderful, warm colours. Take time to stop and smell the flowers – they are all around you, if you only take the time to stop, look and listen.
Always take time out for yourself and the family. Never be too busy to share warmth and light with others. Once you understand the principles of accumulation, you can begin to apply them to all areas of your life. Each part of your being requires constant nurturing. To be balanced and whole, you need to believe in yourself without reservation and cultivate a personal space of growth and development. Your spiritual, emotional, mental and physical selves will begin to grow with you and once in harmony, your life will commence a forward movement at an incredible rate.
Once you have a plan of what you want, never stop believing in yourself. Be persistent and never cease believing. Ensure your focus stays on the goal ahead and even though you might deviate from time to time, always come back on track and use the experience as a learning curve.
Remember, there are no mistakes in life, as long as we learn from the experience. They are guideposts which point us to the road ahead, as long as we remain vigilant to the signs.
I wish you every continuing success. No matter who you are, or what your dreams are, your goals will be wonderful and special, because you will have earned them through your own efforts.
Continue to like, love, respect and believe in yourself and success will be within your grasp. Never give up and never, ever say ‘I can’t do it’. If you think you can’t, you surely won’t: Believe you can and you truly will’.
Until next time.
Kieran
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Amar
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Hello Kieran, you articles are just wonderful.Where and how can I get a little bit of your wisdom? Could you please recommend any books, CDs, DVDs or programs? in addition of John’s programs of course.Thank you.I am looking forward to read your next article.And thanks again for sharing. Amar
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Bon après-midi Amar,
Merci de vos mots aimables. Ils sont tout d’abord appréciés. Veuillez pardonner mon français. Il n’est clairement pas aussi bon que votre anglais. Veuillez me pardonner si je change en ma zone de sûreté.
I’m currently developing material which will assist others, just as I have been assisted over the years. Success is as much about giving as it is about receiving: Always with grace, gratitude and respect.
However, the majority of my ideas comes from within. Life has taught me a very kindly lesson: No matter what information we glean from others, it is of absolutely no benefit until we make the decision to put all the wonderful material into practise in our daily lives.
Mentors cannot assist us, unless we decide we want their help and input in our lives. Once that step is taken we must then decide what portion of their information we wish to retain and which we believe will be of less benefit to us at that particular time, in our daily lives.
There are many teachers in this magnificent world, the majority I have no doubt, delivers information to us, from a place where they have goodness and sincerity at their core. These are the people to whom we should be listening and from whom we should be learning. I believe John to be one of these unique individuals, speaking with warmth and integrity – having listened to and observed his work for some considerable time.
Amar, what I can say to you is this: Know beyond all else that you are wealthy. This prosperity and abundance comes in many forms – love, respect, trust, truth, confidence, hope, spiritual and emotional growth, mental power, financial security, compassion, generosity, pride, humility, understanding, patience, warmth, openness, wisdom, knowledge, joy, happiness, courage, longevity – the list is endless and grows with us every day, as we expand our minds and hearts.
Once you truly believe you are magnificent and abundant in all areas of your life, you will begin to grown exponentially. This growth opens the door within and allows the light of life to shine. It is truly infectious and other like minded people will be attracted to you. There will of course be those who will endeavour to refute who you are and what you stand for. This is driven largely by jealousy and ignorance. You will be like a magnet. Have absolute and unambiguous faith in yourself and your life. Create an aura of success around you and begin to live the life you have always wanted.
Living and creating is about having the courage and vision to put into place now, the plans you have for a wonderful future. It begins right here – today. You can do nothing about the past, other than learn from it. You can do everything about your future – it is truly in your hands. Whenever you dream, make it in vivid, splendid colour: Use wide and sweeping brush strokes and paint the canvas of life you want, based on your dreams and visions. Be persistent and never be afraid to ask. Remember the three fundamental ‘B’s’ in life: Believe: Believe: Believe – in yourself, your dreams, your plans and your own innate power to achieve.
I congratulate you for having the courage and the wisdom to step out of the shadows of mediocrity and begin the incredible journey to become extraordinary. As a first step on your journey, commence and conclude each day with gratitude and understand that the winds of success do not always blow warmly. On those days when the cold and biting clouds of uncertainty and failure gather overhead and chill your bones, wrap a coat of confidence, vision, wisdom and persistence around you and know that your dreams and hopes will be fulfilled, provided you have in place a structured and sound plan of action.
You must remain focused, but allow yourself to falter. Remember, there are no mistakes in life, as long as you learn from them. They are simply stumbling blocks, which allow us to stop momentarily and make an informed assessment of our lives.
Dans la fermeture mon ami, se permettent à l’espace et à la liberté de se développer. Ne jamais rendre à la négativité et savoir il y a toujours pièce pour la croissance, n’importe où vous croyez que vous êtes dans votre vie.
Bons amis et bonne fortune.
Sincères amitiés,
Kieran
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Wow! What an awesome list of successful student names!(smile) What I really love though is THIS: “A truth believed is only a belief, a truth experienced is truth”. How TRUE that is!!! Can a barren woman explain to a mother what its like to give birth? Can someone who’s never smoked help a smoker to quit? Can someone who’s never had a weight problem help someone lose weight? Probably not right? RIGHT! “Head” knowledge is one thing and living breathing experience is another. Blessings!
John reading your blog has given me inspiration. Marshall Thurber has vital information for me as a business person
I am glad you like it- He really is a special person that has a heart of gold
This man obviously has faith in his certainty to deliver value, he exemplifies what a business owner should be, someone who owns himself and doesn’t allow external factors deter him from doing for others, and of course money has followed him. DH said it the best though experience, believing it is only believing it, acting on it is exeperiencing it, Mr. Assaraf congrats. on your well strctured blog site, many well wishes to you and all