October 31st, 2008 by John Assaraf

How is your business doing? Is the drumbeat of headlines, and all the talking heads you hear on TV getting to you? It’s pretty much a consensus that we’re in a recession, probably a global one — and they’re saying it will continue through 2009, depending on who you listen to (I heard 2010 on the radio today).

A lot of people are already cutting back on their spending. But I’ll tell you — that’s how these things become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
 
You can’t let the negative imagery and perceptions change your positive mindset and focus for a prosperous future. Especially if you are a small-business owner.
 
When people hear that a recession is coming, like everyone else, they begin think it’s the worst thing that could happen.
 
But, think about it — if you are a small-business owner, this is actually the perfect time to take the initiative and build your business. And a positive mindset can only help you during rough times. In reality, while other small businesses are cutting back on their marketing, you can go out and capture market share.

And then, when the upswing comes (and it will come) you are positioned for explosive growth. Meanwhile, you’re making more money, because you’re growing your client list every day!
 
It’s true – this is the best time we’ve had in decades to build your business.

With that said, you MUST know the two keys to growing your business faster now. And I’m going to reveal those in a special call on Nov. 11.
 
Why am I doing this? Well I have made a decision: When people are hurting, you have to do what you can to help. I’m going to share my expertise in how to achieve the right mindset, as well as build the client list that you really need to grow your business and make more money now.

Register for the call now, and plan to make 2009 your best year yet – regardless of the recession!
 
To your success!

John

2 Responses to “Make 2009 your best year yet!”

1. Arturo Gonzalez says:

   October 31, 2008 at 1:23 pm

   John,

   Thank you for the uplifting comments. True, with all the depressing news going around, one must focus on expansion, abundance and prosperity. BTW, I’m rereading “The Answer” this week…fantastic!

   Many blessings,

   Art Gonzalez
   Check my Squidoo Lens at: Quantum Knights
2. amy says:

   May 15, 2009 at 7:55 pm

   Perfect Blog! Thanks for the great info and motivation.

October 28th, 2008 by John Assaraf

Born a sickly child with little hope of living to adulthood, my friend Nordine Zouareg used mental exercises to overcome his body’s limitations, ultimately becoming a champion bodybuilder and earning the titles of Mr. France, Mr. Europe, Mr. World, and Mr. Universe, all by the age of 24.

Nordine is now a professional fitness coach to celebrities from around the world. He has written a revolutionary book that teaches the same information and encouragement that has helped his clients release stress, increase energy, lose fat, and develop muscle tone quickly, effectively… and forever! He not only gives you a diet and exercise regime that is simple and easy to follow, it teaches you how to change your mind to keep the pounds off!

In “Mind Over Body” Nordine helps you to identify your “core desires” – the enduring motivation that will keep you working toward a goal – and how to harness it to keep on the weight-loss track.

Are you tired of all the gimmicks that promise you a body that you want and then yield no results? Weight loss is more than crash diets and excessive workout programs; you have to change your focus and your mind, in addition to diet and exercise, to truly achieve long-term weight loss.

Nordine inspires you, energizes your mind and helps you reshape your body. Your perception about fitness will never be the same after you are done with this book. If you want to develop the body of your dreams then I highly recommend that you check out Mind Over Body.

John

7 Responses to “Mind Over Body: The Key to Lasting Weight Loss is All in Your Head”

1. Eleri says:

   October 28, 2008 at 7:54 pm

   Definitly, mind is all, mind for everything, bad or good. watch out.I am begining to practice mental images. I am going to do the same Nordine to improves my hear capacity, lets see in two or three months
2. garry says:

   October 29, 2008 at 6:27 am

   g,day JOHN thanks for the blog,my little concern is diabetes of which im controling with mind power (my mind)internal conflict body n mind and external influance doctors just make you rattle with pills,do you speed read? because i find it hard to read more than one book aweek thanks
3. Joe says:

   October 29, 2008 at 7:54 am

   Hi John,

   I believe in this message 100%. I was someone who had struggled with weight for almost 20 years. I always knew how to take it off and could do so easily but ultimately the weight returned. It wasn’t until I realized that it was my beliefs that were the true cause of my struggles that I was able to make lasting changes. Every time I see one of those infomercials or lose weight quick diet schemes I want to vomit.
   The only way to lose weight & keep it off is to have good healthy habits & beliefs which support them!
   NAmaste!
4. Christian says:

   October 30, 2008 at 10:07 am

   i have struggled with weight for 10yrs and am still challenged
5. John Assaraf says:

   October 30, 2008 at 12:40 pm

   Hi Garry. I’m not sure I quite understand your question. Could you repeat your question? Joe, success in life starts with having the right belief system. You are absolutely correct!
6. Susan says:

   October 31, 2008 at 3:03 pm

   The power of our minds is truly amazing. Story after story supports the premise that our mindset can help us achieve incredible things. I also believe that our emotional guidance system can be the key to whether we’re on track or have veered off course. The power of emotions are incredibly potent as well.
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October 21st, 2008 by John Assaraf

Hi Friends,

Are you ready to transform your perceptions, your beliefs, and ultimately your reality?

Believe me, you really can do it.

I know, because I’ve helped thousands or people achieve their dreams, in both their personal and business lives. I’m going to do it again at my next speaking engagement – and I hope you can join me.

This is a special one for me, because I will be returning to Canada as part of a unique speaking series titled “Change your Thinking, Change your Behavior, Change your Life.”  It’s being put on by my friends at The Phenomenal View, and it will be held Oct. 28 at the The Royal Ambassador Event Centre at Innis Lake, in the heart of Caledon, Ontario.

This is your opportunity to discover your true power, and learn how to tap into and use your true genius to create whatever outcome you choose. I will personally show you how to:

• Let go of past conditions, circumstances and beliefs that are holding you back.
• Transition from where you are to where you really want to be.
• Focus, using proven techniques to zero in on your goals and objectives.
• Visualize, using specific techniques to achieve your desired outcomes.
• Master the key disciplines of highly successful people.

If you are serious about finally changing your life for the better, this event will make all the difference in the world for you. I will present you with cutting-edge brain research that will positively transform your perceptions, your beliefs about what you can achieve, and ultimately your behavior, forever.

This is a rare opportunity to put your life on the right track – the track that sets you up to achieve every goal that’s important to you. I hope to see you there.

For more information please visit www.phenomenalview.com, or call 519-307-VIEW

To your success!

John

One Response to “A special invitation for Ontario readers”

1. Margaret Trainor says:

   October 23, 2008 at 6:51 pm

   Geez I wish I could attend this event…

October 17th, 2008 by John Assaraf

Hey Friends,

Times are tough out there and many people are hurting right now.

If you want to understand what got us in this mess read on, I’ll explain.

When you and I want to buy a home, we usually go to a bank and get a loan.

Let’s say your loan is at 6% annual interest. The bank sells the loan to bigger Wall Street type institutions and keeps a small fee for originating the loan.

Now these institutions bundle these mortgage loans in batches of $100 million, and sell them to even bigger institutions like hedge funds, retirement funds, etc., and they keep a small fee for that. At the end, the bigger institution may receive a 4% return on their money, while the middle men get a smaller fee, as they no longer are holding the mortgage. They basically get paid a commission for their involvement. And the more loans they process, the more money they make, with almost no risk.

Herein lies the problem: When the homeowner can’t afford to make the payments (because they never should have gotten loans as big as they did in the first place) all the institutions and the banks don’t get paid. This causes a cash crunch, which now extends to every person and business on the planet that isn’t prepared for a downturn in the economy.

The government steps in and buys all the “bad” in-default mortgages from the institutions in hopes that it will free up their cash. This is done so they’ll start lending to homeowners and businesses again, so it can be business as usual. Unfortunately, this is a temporary fix.

We must get back to lending people money based on their true ability to pay it back, and not based on the hopes and dreams that the real estate market or stock market will continue to go up without a downturn. It’s never happened before and it’s not going to start now.

With this said, what can you do now to make sure you stay strong and thrive in this market?  You must understand that if you are focusing on the negative aspect of what is happening in the market and the economy, you cannot be focusing on how to thrive in these times.

More millionaires will be made in the next two years than in the last ten, and you too can learn how to thrive despite the economy.

It’s those who learn how to think and act differently who will prosper. To learn more about how to take charge of your thinking, listen to my free 45-minute session audio called “Having It All.”

John

7 Responses to “Has the economy got you worried?”

1. Sue says:

   October 17, 2008 at 3:21 pm

   You are absolutely correct! Thanks for bringing sense to the panic. I truly believe it will all “right itself” but meanwhile we need to have the correct mindset and thrive!
2. garry says:

   October 17, 2008 at 4:15 pm

   g,day John,i plan to be one of those few new millionaires BRINGITON, THANKS FOR SHAREING THE SECRETS
3. Valerie Riggs says:

   October 17, 2008 at 4:32 pm

   John,

   Thank you for the spreading the right attitude at this time. I believe you are right about the opportunity that now exists. It is refreshing to hear these kinds of statements. I appreciate you.
4. Leo Willcocks says:

   October 17, 2008 at 5:21 pm

   Hi John,
   I am amazed that you explained home loans so simply. We can only control what happens in the world economy to the extent that we can control our own economy. Lets let what’s happening out there go and focus on what’s happening in here.
   Thanks for your words of wisdom. Leo
5. DH Harvey says:

   October 18, 2008 at 8:39 am

   Thank you for this encouragement John! I really appreciate the way you broke everything down so simply so we clearly understand what’s up!
6. john assaraf says:

   October 18, 2008 at 10:06 am

   Thanks for the replies- go and make magic happen
7. McKinley says:

   October 23, 2008 at 4:39 pm

   Thanks, I don’t trust the media as far as I can throw them any way. It seems like our rulers want to govern us by fear. Thanks again.

October 15th, 2008 by John Assaraf

Dear Friends,

You know my story: I’ve been studying quantum physics and neuroscience for the last 25 years, and applying these findings to help people achieve their goals in everyday life.

My passion is to empower everyone to live the life of their dreams, and I’m pleased to roll out my next big project in support of that goal. Now, I’ve already authored two New York Times best sellers, but honestly, I believe that my new book, The Complete Vision Board Kit™ is going to reach even more people, and help them change their lives for the better, and that’s why I’m so excited about it.

I’m making the first chapter of the book available to anyone who wants it – go to www.TheVisionBoardKit.com now to get it. It includes the eight ingredients that your vision board must have to engage the power of your unconscious.

You probably know that a vision board is a simple and extremely powerful tool that anyone can use to shape an ideal future through the power of intention and visualization. There’s more to it than just pasting pictures up, however.

To be successful with a vision board, you must understand how to activate the power of your unconscious brain to draw towards you everything you truly want.

The first step is to vividly imagine your desired results:

• Attracting your perfect soul mate
• Achieving radiant health
• Prospering from abundant career opportunities
• Building personal and community relationships to give back

Whatever it is you desire, once you create the vision of your ideal future, you are on the path to making it happen. The Complete Vision Board Kit will teach you how to break through unconscious, limiting beliefs and transform your future now. If you can envision it, you’re halfway there!

The Complete Vision Board Kit fully explains this process. And it’s actually much more than a book: It comes with everything you need to create your own life-changing vision board: a book, a DVD, and a sample vision board. This kit will walk you step-by-step through exactly how to create a vision board AND retrain your brain to actually start believing that you can achieve all your goals and dreams.

Go and get your chapter one now, and please show this message to your friends who may be interested in activating the incredible power of a vision board in their lives.

To your success!

John

5 Responses to “Check It Out”

1. garry says:

   October 15, 2008 at 7:34 pm

   thank,s john i,ve watched that over n over i think im getting it,vision is guidence to reality,A picture=s,1000 words, make room 4 the new !!! interesting
2. wendie noble says:

   October 17, 2008 at 1:08 am

   Thanks, i ordered this as soon as i saw it , just what i needed to make a more effective vision board and attract into my life the life i want to live now. Thank you so much for opening my mind and enabling me to see for the first time that i am the creator of my life.
3. john assaraf says:

   October 18, 2008 at 10:08 am

   You will love it, when you recieve it post a comment on it
   pls
4. Saya says:

   October 19, 2008 at 12:36 am

   Hello , John . at last , the DVD of the secret is selling in Japan !! I read the secret by a book . but , DVD is so awesome more than my guess !! then , I am very glad to know about your HP and blog until now I used the secret unconsciously . so , when I could know the secret , I could make sure it’s the true !! then I really love your story in DVD . so , I make the vision board ! anyway I wanted to tell and say to you that thank you very very much for sharing with us !!! you’re really amazing !!! love and thanks from Japan ! Sincerely , Saya
5. Mrellan says:

   February 6, 2009 at 11:33 am

   This kind of thinking has been a part of my life for the last 17 years. I didn’t even order the book–it was a selection from One Spirit. My husband read it first and grabbed the idea and made a vision board. A few days later I picked it up. Long story short, I have always dreamed of having a log cabin in the woods. I went on line looking for a picture but found “THE HOUSE” It has everything my husband and I want and it is in a perfect location. We currently are in a “sub-prime loan” that will come due in three years. I do not know what the asking price is but it must be a million plus. The point is I can see the moving van pulling up infront of it with all my furniture. This is truly our house, I believe. my dream is to move in during the summer of 2010. Stay tuned!!

October 8th, 2008 by John Assaraf

Hi Friends,

If you saw The Secret, you know the story of how I discovered the amazing power of vision boards. The story about envisioning my actual dream home years ahead of time, and then finding myself in it one day is absolutely true. Once you gain clarity on what you really want, a vision board can help you bring that desire into reality – and my life today is living proof!

That’s why I’m so pleased to announce the publication of my latest book. It’s actually more than a book, it’s a comprehensive resource for creating your own high-impact vision board, including a book, DVD and sample vision board – everything you need to positively transform your life right now.

While it’s very simple, there’s more to changing your life with a vision board than just cutting out pictures and pasting them up. You must also pay close attention to your thoughts and intentions – and you’ll find out exactly how to do that, faster, easier and better, with The Complete Vision Board Kit™.

Here’s the thing about vision boards – they really work!

Listen, I didn’t invent them, but I have used vision boards to get absolutely clear on exactly what I want. And then I’ve watched my desires manifest into reality. It has worked for me, and I know it will work for you too.

To learn more and/or purchase The Complete Vision Board Kit, just go to Amazon.com and start changing your life now!

John

17 Responses to “The Complete Vision Board Kit is here”

1. tammy krause says:

   October 8, 2008 at 12:45 pm

   I IM EXCITED TO SEE IT MY TESTIMONY IS IN THIS BOOK I THINK IT WILL BE A GREAT TOOL FOR PEOPLE TO USE AND OPEN THERE MINDS TO KNEW THINGS WE GET TO CAUGHT UP IN THE WORLD THIS HELPS USS TAKE A STEP BACK AND LOOK AT THE WHOLE PICTURE.IT HELP USS TO SET GOALS AND HAVE DREAMS AND GO OUT AND GET THEM .GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE TAMMY OF PORTLAND….
2. Tara Kadlec says:

   October 8, 2008 at 1:18 pm

   I just bought your vision Board Kit a couple of days ago. I am really excited to see the opportunites that will appear before me. I feel this is going to be the most successful year of my life…with many more ahead of me. Thanks John!!!

   Tara From Calgary, Ab Canada
3. Arturo Gonzalez says:

   October 8, 2008 at 2:26 pm

   John, I just ordered the Vision Board Kit and look forward to receiving it! Thanks and many blessings,

   Art Gonzalez
   Check my Squidoo Lens at: Quantum Knights
4. Sandra Sandoval says:

   October 8, 2008 at 3:51 pm

   Thanks for your great information John!
5. Angie says:

   October 8, 2008 at 9:05 pm

   How can I find my vision board?

   I bought this year maybe before 6 months but I lost , how can I get it back from company? Because I do like vision board !!Thanks!
6. suresh says:

   October 8, 2008 at 9:29 pm

   Hi John,

   Could you guide me to where I can get the Vision Board Kit in Mumbai(Bombay), India.
7. warren says:

   October 9, 2008 at 2:19 am

   John,

   Ive read many books/articles and ideas to enhance ones life, im now going to try vision boards and see where it takes me in the next chapter of the journey.
8. john assaraf says:

   October 9, 2008 at 9:20 am

   Hi Everyone
   I am so excited about this book and DVD. My friends are loving it and they say it’s one of my best works yet.
   The DVd is from an event I did where people paid between $29-$1500 to attend so the value is awesome!
   all my best
9. Pupak says:

   October 9, 2008 at 3:51 pm

   Hi dear John,
   I’d like to have your new book, but I don’t know how it will be delivered to me, because I don’t live in US. Please tell me what to do to safely receive the book.
10. Gabriella Szlivka says:

    October 10, 2008 at 7:44 pm

    In the early 80’s I was diagnosed to have MS. From the shock I became mentaly ill. One of my friend took me to see Dr Chen, medical doctor in 4 languages. He introduced me to meditation.
    Meditation cured me and it seems I don’t have MS. I stayed friend with Dr. Chen and learned more about his eastern philosofy. After few years I slowly let meditation go out of our daily life. When I bought your program…Having it all..you comfirmed what Dr Chen thought me. Right of way I know what you saying and the research of the brain and it’s power is an excellent knowledge. You make it so easy to understand. My husband an I are so commited now to listen to and make the necessary change in our life. I ordered the Vision Board Kit as well. Looking forward receiving it. Thank you so much John. it is all amezing. Warm regards…Gabriella
11. gagz says:

    October 15, 2008 at 12:07 pm

    we love you john!!!!
12. Deniz says:

    October 17, 2008 at 1:04 pm

    Hi Dear John. I have been following all your events and I really wander about your last book. I want to get it but I am in Turkey at the moment so how can I buy it? Plase give me a suggestion. I can send my credy card number and you can take the money from my account thenyou can send the book to me. Is it a good idea?
13. John Assaraf says:

    October 17, 2008 at 1:50 pm

    Hi Deniz,

    You can buy the book from Amazon – they ship internationally.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=596194&#country
14. Sandra Sandoval says:

    October 17, 2008 at 5:43 pm

    Hi John your new book is Great! When are you going to have this books in spanish?
15. Esticetes says:

    December 14, 2008 at 6:01 pm

    I think it will be interesting for all…
    What do you think about our financial crisis?
16. EssereChere says:

    January 21, 2009 at 6:32 pm

    Nothing seems to be easier than seeing someone whom you can help but not helping.
    I suggest we start giving it a try. Give love to the ones that need it.
    God will appreciate it.
17. name says:

    November 19, 2009 at 7:32 pm

    My Friends Recommended This, Amzaing!,

October 2nd, 2008 by John Assaraf

If you celebrated International Passion Day the way I did, then you had a great time. Now I’d like to reward you for taking action to follow your passions.

Your passions are what allow you to express your unique gifts. As long as you put them off, or think that you can’t live them, then you won’t be able to, and you are denying yourself and the world the delight of your special gifts.

So, why not use International Passion Day as an excuse to make the whole next month a Passion Day? Who knows, you might develop the habit of acting on your passions .

By the way, if you didn’t get to see the special International Passion Day movie, you don’t want to miss it. It will definitely help you stay inspired to keep on track with following your passions. You can view it here:

http://www.thepassiontest.com/offer/home/ipdflash?af=27044

One of the principles of living a passionate life is: “What you put your attention on grows stronger in your life.”

And one of the things that keeps many of us from following our passions is our own negative self-talk. So may I help you start a new phase of positive self-talk?

Chris and Janet Attwood, co-authors of the New York Times bestseller, The Passion Test, are experts in this area, and they have teamed up with Rubber Chicken cards to create the most fun and uplifting animations that will provide you with a much deserved Compliment every week for three months.

Check it out: http://www.thepassiontest.com/compliments

By the way, Chris and Janet have assured me that when you sign up for your weekly Compliments you will NOT receive any marketing emails from them or Rubber Chicken as a result. These are purely for fun and to help you keep your attention on how special you really are.

Here’s what a few people have said about the Rubber Chicken Compliments:

“You are always full of wonderful surprises . . . thanks for bringing fun and laughter into everyone’s life and especially into mine!”

“Thank you for this – it is amazing and what a great way to start the day.”

“How fantastic!! What a great thought – shall be sending this on to my friends and family, it was the first email I opened – I have started my day off well.”

You deserve a compliment, don’t you think?

View your first compliment and then sign up to get one a week for the next three weeks here:

http://www.thepassiontest.com/compliments

To your passionate life,

John

P.S. And don’t forget to watch the International Passion Day movie if you haven’t yet. It will set you on the right track for a passionate year!

http://www.thepassiontest.com/offer/home/ipdflash?af=27044

2 Responses to “You deserve a compliment”

1. Amit Sodha says:

   October 3, 2008 at 9:03 am

   Hey John,

   I just wanted to add something about self talk. I haven’t blogged about this yet but my next blog post is going to be about that topic and it’s to do with writing a 3rd person biography about yourself.

   It’s an interesting exercise as it puts you outside of yourself and allows you to take a different view of who you are and the things you’ve done in your life. For any of your readers, give it a go and see what you discover about yourself through that process! It’s a challenge writing a ’selling’ type of biography about yourself but it alters your self talk naturally.

   Worth a go!

   Have a wonderful weekend!

   Amit
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