Networking Is A Contact Sport

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Great New Book Out On Networking

Joe Sweeney combined his love of business with his passion for sports, to write the book  Networking is a Contact Sport, chronicling his early networking finesse (even as a boy) and how others can emulate his networking success. Emphasizing the importance of staying connected with the people who cross your path in life, many of his insights extend beyond business and sports:

Sometimes you get pushed aside or knocked down, but if you persevere, remain focused, and look for ways to engage people—ways that are fresh, clever, and persistent—networking will make things happen and take you where you w ant to go in life.” When you truly give to others without any expectations or strings attached, you will receiv e much more than you ever could have expected.

The book is filled with takeaway tips, including 10 points for effective marketing:

  1. Be clear about your objectives and outcomes.
  2. Do your research.
  3. Don’t be afraid to ask.
  4. Get comfortable with traveling outside your comfort zone.
  5. Try, try, try – and then try again in a creative way.
  6. Do your best to connect the dots.
  7. Seek out in-person contact; there’s no substitute for the personal touch.
  8. Take 100 percent responsibility for your networking.
  9. Treat others as you would want to be treated.
  10. Present an offer to help others before you ask for anything.

Joe was president of the Wisconsin Sports Authority, founder of a sports marketing agency that specializes in assisting and representing coaches and athletes, and currently is a managing director of an investment banking firm that brokers business transactions and raises capital for middle-market businesses.

The book also includes Joe’s expertise on networking personality styles, identifying traits on both sides of a networking relationship and how to connect in a positive way to all types of people.

Here is the link to Amazon if you are interested in finding out more or making a purchase.

All the best,

John

6 Responses to “Networking Is A Contact Sport”

  1. minoo says:

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    Sincerely,

    Minoo Hekmati

  2. All 10 Tips are Spot on. If I posted this piece, I’d move #8 to #1.
    Take 100 percent responsibility for your networking.

  3. Neil Ferree says:

    All 10 “items” are spot on. The order of which might be modified, moving #8 to the top position.

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  5. Jeremytaylor78 says:

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I recently interviewed an amazing man about achieving success and I have that interview for you as a gift.

You may know him from his numerous New York Times Best Sellers including  mega Best Seller Swim with the Sharks Without Getting Eaten Alive.

His name….Harvey MacKay. This interview will open your eyes to achieving success in your life and if you happen to be looking for a new job, there will be pearls of wisdom here as we also discuss his newest book “Use Your Head to Get Your Foot in The Door”.

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They’re inviting YOU!

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Hi friends,

I will be sharing all about goal achievement on a teleconference with The Meditation Mind on Tuesday, November 17 at 6 p.m. Pacific time, and they’ve opened up invitations to anyone on my blog to join us!

Sign up here now for free and if you have any questions for me, please make sure to include them.

See you on the call!

John

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  1. Edgar Cacique says:

    Hi John, I have followed you since The Secret, I already have heard “Having it All” on audiobook. I got a question for you. When I am trying to meditate I have noticed that I begin to feel “sleepy” but than when I go to bed I just can’t get sleep, like my brain was working with great energy, is this normal? or am I meditating in a wrong way?

  2. Edgar Cacique says:

    Hi John, I have followed you since The Secret, I already have heard “Having it All” on audiobook. I got a question for you. When I am trying to meditate I have noticed that I begin to feel “sleepy” but than when I go to bed I just can’t get sleep, like my brain was working with great energy, is this normal? or am I meditating in a wrong way?

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Video Answer: How an Acorn Becomes an Oak Tree

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Hi Friends,

As promised, here is my answer about the acorn’s potential. (If you haven’t seen it yet, watch the previous video blog post here before watching the following video)

52 Responses to “Video Answer: How an Acorn Becomes an Oak Tree”

  1. Maryalice says:

    I remember Bob Proctor talking about this, but your explanation helps explain it much better!
    Thank you! I find that the “soil” for me is to connect with people who I can learn from the art of seeing and creating opportunities… Doing through videos and books.
    Thanks again!

  2. Maryalice says:

    I remember Bob Proctor talking about this, but your explanation helps explain it much better!
    Thank you! I find that the “soil” for me is to connect with people who I can learn from the art of seeing and creating opportunities… Doing through videos and books.
    Thanks again!

  3. This is a best place for such kind of articles, your site is a inspiration for me. i got so very much benefits and great results after visiting here and the grace is increasing day by day in your posts. The above information is extremly essential.

  4. This is a best place for such kind of articles, your site is a inspiration for me. i got so very much benefits and great results after visiting here and the grace is increasing day by day in your posts. The above information is extremly essential.

  5. Bob Moulas says:

    Hi John,
    Great info! I will be following you closely, because I think you are right on with your passion to help others.
    Thanks again,
    Dr. Bob Moulas

  6. Bob Moulas says:

    Hi John,
    Great info! I will be following you closely, because I think you are right on with your passion to help others.
    Thanks again,
    Dr. Bob Moulas

  7. Ica says:

    Thank you for sharing .
    Jhon you are the best!!!

  8. Ica says:

    Thank you for sharing .
    Jhon you are the best!!!

  9. garry says:

    WOW!!!! so clear it sounds so easy! so why do i make it so hard? thanks mate

  10. garry says:

    WOW!!!! so clear it sounds so easy! so why do i make it so hard? thanks mate

  11. john assaraf says:

    Hi Daniel-Thx interesting name you have. My uncle spells it like you do.

  12. john assaraf says:

    Hi Daniel-Thx interesting name you have. My uncle spells it like you do.

  13. Yolande Cole says:

    Brilliant! Thank you so much this is the missing link we have been looking for all this time. You rock…

  14. Yolande Cole says:

    Brilliant! Thank you so much this is the missing link we have been looking for all this time. You rock…

  15. Daniel Asseraf says:

    Nice to see u (ur name…) on LK live the other day…

  16. Daniel Asseraf says:

    Nice to see u (ur name…) on LK live the other day…

  17. Sylvia says:

    Thanks for the video and the validation!
    Sylvia

  18. Sylvia says:

    Thanks for the video and the validation!
    Sylvia

  19. Thank you for sharing.

    The request to comment sounds good too.

    Fondly

  20. Thank you for sharing.

    The request to comment sounds good too.

    Fondly

  21. Thanks for sharing. We know the Universe works, but at times not all things focused on manifest. I will pass this on.

  22. Thanks for sharing. We know the Universe works, but at times not all things focused on manifest. I will pass this on.

  23. john assaraf says:

    I am glad you are enjoying this. Pls pass it on

  24. john assaraf says:

    I am glad you are enjoying this. Pls pass it on

  25. Mary says:

    Excellent John, you are the best.
    Thank you very much

  26. Mary says:

    Excellent John, you are the best.
    Thank you very much

  27. Sally says:

    :) Thanks John :)
    I’m off to listen to some good music now….ciao!

  28. Sally says:

    :) Thanks John :)
    I’m off to listen to some good music now….ciao!

  29. Karla Ziegenbalg says:

    Well done, Son! (I’m speaking not as your mother, but rather as a human bean that recognizes the Divine Spark in you). It’s always a great moment when one (you) can slip such potent ideas into a short form that “sticks to” the mind/body complex. thanks for the real time reminder! Karla Z

  30. Karla Ziegenbalg says:

    Well done, Son! (I’m speaking not as your mother, but rather as a human bean that recognizes the Divine Spark in you). It’s always a great moment when one (you) can slip such potent ideas into a short form that “sticks to” the mind/body complex. thanks for the real time reminder! Karla Z

  31. Thanks John, I work with mostly “athletes”,to help them understand how their physical body and their thoughts are correlated and your video was a tremendous help.

  32. Thanks John, I work with mostly “athletes”,to help them understand how their physical body and their thoughts are correlated and your video was a tremendous help.

  33. Luis says:

    I am not being negative but isn’t it a great hypnotic sales pitch. He’s got the strategies so buy in. Some people only take action and succeed, others have vampires within them and can’t take action. This all sounds like woo woo stuff. Learn, take action and rinse and repeat.

  34. Luis says:

    I am not being negative but isn’t it a great hypnotic sales pitch. He’s got the strategies so buy in. Some people only take action and succeed, others have vampires within them and can’t take action. This all sounds like woo woo stuff. Learn, take action and rinse and repeat.

  35. Catherine says:

    You came through…thanks for the exciting question challenge and the great sharing of the answer…very much appreciated it John!

  36. Catherine says:

    You came through…thanks for the exciting question challenge and the great sharing of the answer…very much appreciated it John!

  37. Thank you John for following through with this video. You have outlined the steps for manifestation so clearly! Very helpful, very inspiring. Thanks for showing us your amazing wall of achievements and your Vision Board/wall! You must have total Saturation of your consciousness when you enter your office!
    Gratitude! Rijuta

  38. Thank you John for following through with this video. You have outlined the steps for manifestation so clearly! Very helpful, very inspiring. Thanks for showing us your amazing wall of achievements and your Vision Board/wall! You must have total Saturation of your consciousness when you enter your office!
    Gratitude! Rijuta

  39. Kirsten says:

    Awesome! Thank you!

  40. Kirsten says:

    Awesome! Thank you!

  41. Tamara says:

    WOW! Knowing The Law of Attraction and the power of it amazes me everyday, but your video is a great way to understand even more and to stay more in tune with one’s desires for her life. Thank you for this video and for all your information and teachings. I’m grateful.

  42. Tamara says:

    WOW! Knowing The Law of Attraction and the power of it amazes me everyday, but your video is a great way to understand even more and to stay more in tune with one’s desires for her life. Thank you for this video and for all your information and teachings. I’m grateful.

  43. Nacho says:

    Thank you for the explanation, it clears to me how to attract what I really want, thanks for helping a lot of people.

  44. Nacho says:

    Thank you for the explanation, it clears to me how to attract what I really want, thanks for helping a lot of people.

  45. Phyllis says:

    Thanks John, I loved the “Action” part in the Law of Attraction. You are so good at explaining how it works. Really appreciate your wisdom and it is fun to see your walls! Have a great day! Phyl

  46. Phyllis says:

    Thanks John, I loved the “Action” part in the Law of Attraction. You are so good at explaining how it works. Really appreciate your wisdom and it is fun to see your walls! Have a great day! Phyl

  47. Tammy Krause says:

    I loved how you explained the law of Attraction.People dont always understand.This is a great way to understand and feel it..

  48. Tammy Krause says:

    I loved how you explained the law of Attraction.People dont always understand.This is a great way to understand and feel it..

  49. Another great video!

    Thanks for sharing, John!

    greetings,
    Claus :-D

  50. Another great video!

    Thanks for sharing, John!

    greetings,
    Claus :-D

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Answer this: How does this acorn become an oak tree?

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Hi Friends,

Watch this video and then post your comments

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  1. Christine says:

    The acorn doesn’t have a choice to be anything else than an oak tree. It is programmed that way. It just has to relax and let nature take care of the rest. But if you keep it in your hand, John, guess it’ll have problems :-)

    Love from France,
    Christine

  2. Mike says:

    Hi John!

    Just got to Sweden from Florida to regroup my company over here for the “shift” of the new economy that we are getting! I read and soaked up the inorfation in the FANTASTIC new book “Three Feet from Gold” on my way over here. Great book go and get it right now everybody! I know you are speaking at The event to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Think and Grow Rich next weekend in Anaheim, wish I could be there.

    You have the sead…first you need to follow the LAW OF ATRACTION: You need to send out your thought’s that you want the acorn to become an oaktree.

    Second: you need to apply THE LAW OF ACTION, you need to find some great soil in a great spot to plant the acorn.

    Third: you need to let the power of THE LAW OF GESTATION to do it’s thing, and when the time is right VOILA! your oaktree will be there!

    Life is good, Why not make it GREAT!

    Have a GREAT weekend!

    Mike

  3. Michael says:

    The oak tree is in the beginning stages. It needs cetain conditions to be present for transformation to begin, Light soil water and nourishment. Have a great weekend!

  4. Mike says:

    Hi John!

    Just got to Sweden from Florida to regroup my company over here for the “shift” of the new economy that we are getting! I read and soaked up the inorfation in the FANTASTIC new book “Three Feet from Gold” on my way over here. Great book go and get it right now everybody! I know you are speaking at The event to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Think and Grow Rich next weekend in Anaheim, wish I could be there.

    You have the sead…first you need to follow the LAW OF ATRACTION: You need to send out your thought’s that you want the acorn to become an oaktree.

    Second: you need to apply THE LAW OF ACTION, you need to find some great soil in a great spot to plant the acorn.

    Third: you need to let the power of THE LAW OF GESTATION to do it’s thing, and when the time is right VOILA! your oaktree will be there!

    Life is good, Why not make it GREAT!

    Have a GREAT weekend!

    Mike

  5. Mike says:

    Hi John!

    Just got to Sweden from Florida to regroup my company over here for the “shift” of the new economy that we are getting! I read and soaked up the inorfation in the FANTASTIC new book “Three Feet from Gold” on my way over here. Great book go and get it right now everybody! I know you are speaking at The event to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Think and Grow Rich next weekend in Anaheim, wish I could be there.

    You have the sead…first you need to follow the LAW OF ATRACTION: You need to send out your thought’s that you want the acorn to become an oaktree.

    Second: you need to apply THE LAW OF ACTION, you need to find some great soil in a great spot to plant the acorn.

    Third: you need to let the power of THE LAW OF GESTATION to do it’s thing, and when the time is right VOILA! your oaktree will be there!

    Life is good, Why not make it GREAT!

    Have a GREAT weekend!

    Mike

  6. Michael says:

    The oak tree is in the beginning stages. It needs cetain conditions to be present for transformation to begin, Light soil water and nourishment. Have a great weekend!

  7. Michael says:

    The oak tree is in the beginning stages. It needs cetain conditions to be present for transformation to begin, Light soil water and nourishment. Have a great weekend!

  8. Heather says:

    The oak tree is the result of everything tha is already deposited in the acorn. It just needs a little outside help from the rain, the sun, and the soil in order to grow up, up, up.

  9. Heather says:

    The oak tree is the result of everything tha is already deposited in the acorn. It just needs a little outside help from the rain, the sun, and the soil in order to grow up, up, up.

  10. Heather says:

    The oak tree is the result of everything tha is already deposited in the acorn. It just needs a little outside help from the rain, the sun, and the soil in order to grow up, up, up.

  11. Dimitar says:

    Tree in the universe! We are not exactly originating things. Things have always been here. We are simply becoming aware of their presence in the variety of forms we are conditioned to perceive those things.
    God can never be created or destroyed. Energy can never be crated or destroyed – just appears as different forms. So the acorn is just a holographic representation of something which is already here – the idea of an oak tree ;) .

  12. Dimitar says:

    Tree in the universe! We are not exactly originating things. Things have always been here. We are simply becoming aware of their presence in the variety of forms we are conditioned to perceive those things.
    God can never be created or destroyed. Energy can never be crated or destroyed – just appears as different forms. So the acorn is just a holographic representation of something which is already here – the idea of an oak tree ;) .

  13. Dimitar says:

    Tree in the universe! We are not exactly originating things. Things have always been here. We are simply becoming aware of their presence in the variety of forms we are conditioned to perceive those things.
    God can never be created or destroyed. Energy can never be crated or destroyed – just appears as different forms. So the acorn is just a holographic representation of something which is already here – the idea of an oak tree ;) .

  14. Colin says:

    ..word that you spoke.. because the atoms all resonate at the different frequencies.. good and bad.. to make up whatever we resonate at with our thoughts and desires etc. The trick is to know how to do that consciously and deliberately. Maybe your answer will provide the way to get a solid handle on this.. and in a truly tangible easy to apply way. As Claus says.. it is programming.. and being an acorn.. it is programmed to resonate to draw to it those elements/atoms that also resonate with the acorn’s ‘program’ which is to specificly become a particular tree.. an oak tree.. that in turn produces it’s own kind by creating more acorn ‘seeds’. The difference in us humans.. unlike the acorn.. is that we have the choice of what we want to become by what we choose to resonate with.. the good.. or the bad.
    So there’s my take on the acorn.. and a pleasant weekend to you from me here in New Zealand.
    Col.. B)

  15. John

    Did you have to send out the email in the way you did!

    “I need some comments?!”

    How about asking if the video touches a cord would you like to comment?

    or

    Would you like to know something that you think I can share with you.

    I think that we go on line to share and it is not only about the needs of one of us.

  16. The acorn is a little thing that has big potential but it can’t realize that fulfillment without surrounding itself with the right conditions (soil, water, light,nutrients) and going into action by developing its innate qualities to grow into a beautiful Oak Tree.

  17. John

    Did you have to send out the email in the way you did!

    “I need some comments?!”

    How about asking if the video touches a cord would you like to comment?

    or

    Would you like to know something that you think I can share with you.

    I think that we go on line to share and it is not only about the needs of one of us.

  18. John

    Did you have to send out the email in the way you did!

    “I need some comments?!”

    How about asking if the video touches a cord would you like to comment?

    or

    Would you like to know something that you think I can share with you.

    I think that we go on line to share and it is not only about the needs of one of us.

  19. The acorn is a little thing that has big potential but it can’t realize that fulfillment without surrounding itself with the right conditions (soil, water, light,nutrients) and going into action by developing its innate qualities to grow into a beautiful Oak Tree.

  20. The acorn is a little thing that has big potential but it can’t realize that fulfillment without surrounding itself with the right conditions (soil, water, light,nutrients) and going into action by developing its innate qualities to grow into a beautiful Oak Tree.

  21. Ashish says:

    Acorn is a dream, as James Allen said, “Dreams are the seedlings of realities”. As seed requires right atmosphere, guidance and nurturing; same goes to a “Dreams” and so with the Acorn. Oak tree is in the Universe but universe cannot give you an Oak tree if you do not have an Acorn. Hope everyone have a wonderful Diwali, May this festival of the lights be the light to guide us to our dreams and goals :)

  22. Ashish says:

    Acorn is a dream, as James Allen said, “Dreams are the seedlings of realities”. As seed requires right atmosphere, guidance and nurturing; same goes to a “Dreams” and so with the Acorn. Oak tree is in the Universe but universe cannot give you an Oak tree if you do not have an Acorn. Hope everyone have a wonderful Diwali, May this festival of the lights be the light to guide us to our dreams and goals :)

  23. Ashish says:

    Acorn is a dream, as James Allen said, “Dreams are the seedlings of realities”. As seed requires right atmosphere, guidance and nurturing; same goes to a “Dreams” and so with the Acorn. Oak tree is in the Universe but universe cannot give you an Oak tree if you do not have an Acorn. Hope everyone have a wonderful Diwali, May this festival of the lights be the light to guide us to our dreams and goals :)

  24. Hey John,
    The oak tree is not in the acorn, only the potential for it’s future growth. The acorn needs to take the resources that it needs from the environment in order for the oak tree to grow. Have a great weekend.

  25. patricia says:

    in the accorn

  26. Hey John,
    The oak tree is not in the acorn, only the potential for it’s future growth. The acorn needs to take the resources that it needs from the environment in order for the oak tree to grow. Have a great weekend.

  27. Hey John,
    The oak tree is not in the acorn, only the potential for it’s future growth. The acorn needs to take the resources that it needs from the environment in order for the oak tree to grow. Have a great weekend.

  28. patricia says:

    in the accorn

  29. patricia says:

    in the accorn

  30. Isabel says:

    The acorn is the seed. The “intention” to be an oak. Then it will grow step by step, with good or bad conditions to become a big and strong oak. It will give another acorns to transform in another oaks and so on.
    Thanks John and have a nice weekend :)

  31. Isabel says:

    The acorn is the seed. The “intention” to be an oak. Then it will grow step by step, with good or bad conditions to become a big and strong oak. It will give another acorns to transform in another oaks and so on.
    Thanks John and have a nice weekend :)

  32. Isabel says:

    The acorn is the seed. The “intention” to be an oak. Then it will grow step by step, with good or bad conditions to become a big and strong oak. It will give another acorns to transform in another oaks and so on.
    Thanks John and have a nice weekend :)

  33. God is the universe; the idea of the oaktree is already in the acorn (internal condition)and when it meets the external conditions (fire (sun), air, water and earth), the energy deploys itself and creates the oaktree.
    Blessings to you John,
    Dominic

  34. God is the universe; the idea of the oaktree is already in the acorn (internal condition)and when it meets the external conditions (fire (sun), air, water and earth), the energy deploys itself and creates the oaktree.
    Blessings to you John,
    Dominic

  35. God is the universe; the idea of the oaktree is already in the acorn (internal condition)and when it meets the external conditions (fire (sun), air, water and earth), the energy deploys itself and creates the oaktree.
    Blessings to you John,
    Dominic

  36. Livia Davis says:

    Everything is made of energy. The acorn vibrates at a certain frequency. When the acorn falls to the ground it attracts to it energy that matches its own vibration, from the earth, water, universe. The acorn only has one pattern of frequency it can send out. Only one mold so to speak, and so as it send out that frequency of vibration, it attracts like energy frequency and the acorn grows into a tree. — We humans, other the other hand, can mold a picture of anything we want with our thoughts and send those frequencies out in the universe – and to attract like energies. Wow, the power of choice we truly have. Livia, Cape Cod

  37. Livia Davis says:

    Everything is made of energy. The acorn vibrates at a certain frequency. When the acorn falls to the ground it attracts to it energy that matches its own vibration, from the earth, water, universe. The acorn only has one pattern of frequency it can send out. Only one mold so to speak, and so as it send out that frequency of vibration, it attracts like energy frequency and the acorn grows into a tree. — We humans, other the other hand, can mold a picture of anything we want with our thoughts and send those frequencies out in the universe – and to attract like energies. Wow, the power of choice we truly have. Livia, Cape Cod

  38. Livia Davis says:

    Everything is made of energy. The acorn vibrates at a certain frequency. When the acorn falls to the ground it attracts to it energy that matches its own vibration, from the earth, water, universe. The acorn only has one pattern of frequency it can send out. Only one mold so to speak, and so as it send out that frequency of vibration, it attracts like energy frequency and the acorn grows into a tree. — We humans, other the other hand, can mold a picture of anything we want with our thoughts and send those frequencies out in the universe – and to attract like energies. Wow, the power of choice we truly have. Livia, Cape Cod

  39. Jutta says:

    Dear John, a very stimulating question. The acorn has an inherent directed nature to become an oaktree. All it needs is to become a an oaktree is soil, water, sunshine and time and voila. Unlike humans who have a free will to make themselves into whatever they want.

  40. Jutta says:

    Dear John, a very stimulating question. The acorn has an inherent directed nature to become an oaktree. All it needs is to become a an oaktree is soil, water, sunshine and time and voila. Unlike humans who have a free will to make themselves into whatever they want.

  41. Jutta says:

    Dear John, a very stimulating question. The acorn has an inherent directed nature to become an oaktree. All it needs is to become a an oaktree is soil, water, sunshine and time and voila. Unlike humans who have a free will to make themselves into whatever they want.

  42. Richard says:

    The acorn holds the seed but it will need earth, water,& light to flourish.

  43. Richard says:

    The acorn holds the seed but it will need earth, water,& light to flourish.

  44. Richard says:

    The acorn holds the seed but it will need earth, water,& light to flourish.

  45. Marcelyn Querino says:

    I agree with Clause the soil, weather conditions & location have to be right for the acorn to grow and become an oak tree. Thanks John for making me see the connection with the art of attraction then allowing. Marcelyn

  46. Marcelyn Querino says:

    I agree with Clause the soil, weather conditions & location have to be right for the acorn to grow and become an oak tree. Thanks John for making me see the connection with the art of attraction then allowing. Marcelyn

  47. Marcelyn Querino says:

    I agree with Clause the soil, weather conditions & location have to be right for the acorn to grow and become an oak tree. Thanks John for making me see the connection with the art of attraction then allowing. Marcelyn

  48. Great video, John! There is the POTENTIAL of an oaktree in the acorn. To become an oaktree it need the right conditions. Just like we people need to attract the right things to become what we want! It’s already there, but we need the right mindset to attract it! Sometimes that takes a reprogramming of the mind!
    A great weekend to uoy too, John!
    Greetings from Denmark,
    Claus :-D

  49. Great video, John! There is the POTENTIAL of an oaktree in the acorn. To become an oaktree it need the right conditions. Just like we people need to attract the right things to become what we want! It’s already there, but we need the right mindset to attract it! Sometimes that takes a reprogramming of the mind!
    A great weekend to uoy too, John!
    Greetings from Denmark,
    Claus :-D

  50. Great video, John! There is the POTENTIAL of an oaktree in the acorn. To become an oaktree it need the right conditions. Just like we people need to attract the right things to become what we want! It’s already there, but we need the right mindset to attract it! Sometimes that takes a reprogramming of the mind!
    A great weekend to uoy too, John!
    Greetings from Denmark,
    Claus :-D

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  1. Vaibhav_rm says:

    hi john my name is vaibhav, i from india… sir….
    sir… i saw your videos sir… really… i m not only watching it but…. following… it.. i want to become committed to it… please reply me sir…. please guide… i want your suggestion sir….

  2. GEORGE JOSEPH says:

    ” The Answere ” was awesome.
    Unlike James Ray I can see the sincerety in you. James Arthur Ray has given the whole self imporovement industry a bad name and for no good reason. His practises were so outlandish,dangerous and so far removed from the teachings of “Secret”. Now because of him, even the book and all it espoused has been given a bad name.
    James Arthur Ray may in some way be your collegue in the industry but you must come out in condemnation for his dangerous and fraudulent activities if not of the man himself.

  3. GEORGE JOSEPH says:

    ” The Answere ” was awesome.
    Unlike James Ray I can see the sincerety in you. James Arthur Ray has given the whole self imporovement industry a bad name and for no good reason. His practises were so outlandish,dangerous and so far removed from the teachings of “Secret”. Now because of him, even the book and all it espoused has been given a bad name.
    James Arthur Ray may in some way be your collegue in the industry but you must come out in condemnation for his dangerous and fraudulent activities if not of the man himself.

  4. GEORGE JOSEPH says:

    ” The Answere ” was awesome.
    Unlike James Ray I can see the sincerety in you. James Arthur Ray has given the whole self imporovement industry a bad name and for no good reason. His practises were so outlandish,dangerous and so far removed from the teachings of “Secret”. Now because of him, even the book and all it espoused has been given a bad name.
    James Arthur Ray may in some way be your collegue in the industry but you must come out in condemnation for his dangerous and fraudulent activities if not of the man himself.

  5. John, Hi
    just a short line to say i am enjoying the book The Answer (paperback) all the while reading it though i cannot get out of my mind a quote from an individual i admire and respect.. Gibran Kahlil Gibran when he said: “you are what you think, all that you are arises with your thoughts, and with your thoughts you create you FUTURE” originally a Ghandi quote except GKG swapped the last word from WORLD to FUTURE. Please enjoy my promo video on Gibran a work in progress documentary (see link above) would love to know what you thought!

  6. John, Hi
    just a short line to say i am enjoying the book The Answer (paperback) all the while reading it though i cannot get out of my mind a quote from an individual i admire and respect.. Gibran Kahlil Gibran when he said: “you are what you think, all that you are arises with your thoughts, and with your thoughts you create you FUTURE” originally a Ghandi quote except GKG swapped the last word from WORLD to FUTURE. Please enjoy my promo video on Gibran a work in progress documentary (see link above) would love to know what you thought!

  7. John, Hi
    just a short line to say i am enjoying the book The Answer (paperback) all the while reading it though i cannot get out of my mind a quote from an individual i admire and respect.. Gibran Kahlil Gibran when he said: “you are what you think, all that you are arises with your thoughts, and with your thoughts you create you FUTURE” originally a Ghandi quote except GKG swapped the last word from WORLD to FUTURE. Please enjoy my promo video on Gibran a work in progress documentary (see link above) would love to know what you thought!

  8. murkaba says:

    Hi JOhn, I saw you on CNN last night and was impressed by the elegant, thoughtful, non-defensive manner you spoke about the James Arthur Ray situation. Your comments/energy were a lesson for us all. Thank You! |
    Sweet Murk

  9. murkaba says:

    Hi JOhn, I saw you on CNN last night and was impressed by the elegant, thoughtful, non-defensive manner you spoke about the James Arthur Ray situation. Your comments/energy were a lesson for us all. Thank You! |
    Sweet Murk

  10. murkaba says:

    Hi JOhn, I saw you on CNN last night and was impressed by the elegant, thoughtful, non-defensive manner you spoke about the James Arthur Ray situation. Your comments/energy were a lesson for us all. Thank You! |
    Sweet Murk

  11. john assaraf says:

    Hi Friends
    Aorund the world they have softcover from the start however in the USA it just came out- help us share the knowledge and thx for allthe comments!

  12. john assaraf says:

    Hi Friends
    Aorund the world they have softcover from the start however in the USA it just came out- help us share the knowledge and thx for allthe comments!

  13. john assaraf says:

    Hi Friends
    Aorund the world they have softcover from the start however in the USA it just came out- help us share the knowledge and thx for allthe comments!

  14. dmdmdm says:

    Very enjoyed this! Well done!

  15. dmdmdm says:

    Very enjoyed this! Well done!

  16. dmdmdm says:

    Very enjoyed this! Well done!

  17. Mwenda says:

    Hi John,
    I already have a paperback copy of the book I bought from a bookshop in Nairobi and it was an awesome book to read… Was wondering, is the one being released now an updated version or what?

  18. Mwenda says:

    Hi John,
    I already have a paperback copy of the book I bought from a bookshop in Nairobi and it was an awesome book to read… Was wondering, is the one being released now an updated version or what?

  19. Mwenda says:

    Hi John,
    I already have a paperback copy of the book I bought from a bookshop in Nairobi and it was an awesome book to read… Was wondering, is the one being released now an updated version or what?

  20. Success says:

    John,

    So glad to see the book in paperback now. I have shared the book with many of my colleagues, partners and friends. It is a fantastic source of information and I often recommend it as the first book someone reads when they want to become an entrepreneur.

    So my only question is, are you working on a new book John? If so, what can we expect?

  21. Success says:

    John,

    So glad to see the book in paperback now. I have shared the book with many of my colleagues, partners and friends. It is a fantastic source of information and I often recommend it as the first book someone reads when they want to become an entrepreneur.

    So my only question is, are you working on a new book John? If so, what can we expect?

  22. Success says:

    John,

    So glad to see the book in paperback now. I have shared the book with many of my colleagues, partners and friends. It is a fantastic source of information and I often recommend it as the first book someone reads when they want to become an entrepreneur.

    So my only question is, are you working on a new book John? If so, what can we expect?

  23. Ted says:

    John- Great book! It has made me a lot of money my friend. I would be interested in buying this book in bulk for all my clients. -Ted

  24. Ted says:

    John- Great book! It has made me a lot of money my friend. I would be interested in buying this book in bulk for all my clients. -Ted

  25. Ted says:

    John- Great book! It has made me a lot of money my friend. I would be interested in buying this book in bulk for all my clients. -Ted

  26. I have applied the book The Answer to my Business and have been very successful! Excellent book and Must Read. I even have the book on CD for my car~

  27. I have applied the book The Answer to my Business and have been very successful! Excellent book and Must Read. I even have the book on CD for my car~

  28. I have applied the book The Answer to my Business and have been very successful! Excellent book and Must Read. I even have the book on CD for my car~

  29. The Answer is the textbook for anyone in small business (actually any business). It needs to be read and read again by those people who want to create enormous success with less stress. Thank you. Beverly

  30. The Answer is the textbook for anyone in small business (actually any business). It needs to be read and read again by those people who want to create enormous success with less stress. Thank you. Beverly

  31. The Answer is the textbook for anyone in small business (actually any business). It needs to be read and read again by those people who want to create enormous success with less stress. Thank you. Beverly

  32. Russ says:

    Thanks John. Love your natural intensity…some might call it passion. Look forward to grabbing a copy.

  33. Russ says:

    Thanks John. Love your natural intensity…some might call it passion. Look forward to grabbing a copy.

  34. Russ says:

    Thanks John. Love your natural intensity…some might call it passion. Look forward to grabbing a copy.

  35. Well said. Stop shooting from the hip you’all :)

  36. Well said. Stop shooting from the hip you’all :)

  37. Well said. Stop shooting from the hip you’all :)

  38. Alex Ziv says:

    John, congratulations on the paperback edition!

    “The Answer” is a superb book.

    I would highly recommend this book to entrepreneurs, business owners, sales people, college students and to everyone who wants to create a dream life.

    I have purchased several copies as gifts!

    Here’s a review I wrote about the book at my Blog:
    http://alexziv.com/the-answer/

  39. Alex Ziv says:

    John, congratulations on the paperback edition!

    “The Answer” is a superb book.

    I would highly recommend this book to entrepreneurs, business owners, sales people, college students and to everyone who wants to create a dream life.

    I have purchased several copies as gifts!

    Here’s a review I wrote about the book at my Blog:
    http://alexziv.com/the-answer/

  40. Alex Ziv says:

    John, congratulations on the paperback edition!

    “The Answer” is a superb book.

    I would highly recommend this book to entrepreneurs, business owners, sales people, college students and to everyone who wants to create a dream life.

    I have purchased several copies as gifts!

    Here’s a review I wrote about the book at my Blog:
    http://alexziv.com/the-answer/

  41. Hi John, what an offer! I already have the hard cover version. Great book! C ya!
    Claus from Denmark

  42. Hi John, what an offer! I already have the hard cover version. Great book! C ya!
    Claus from Denmark

  43. Hi John, what an offer! I already have the hard cover version. Great book! C ya!
    Claus from Denmark

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A Unique Birthday Wish

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Hi Friends,

I am so inspired by all the Birthday Wishes that are being left on my Fan Page http://facebook.com/johnassarafpage and Profile page on Facebook (My birthday is actually Monday – today). As a CHALLENGE - for every unique Happy Birthday Wish received on my profile, Blog or Fan Page, $1 will go to Maria and my charities up to $100,000! Please invite your friends too… ask them to leave a Birthday Wish at at Fan Page http://facebook.com/johnassarafpage or here on my Blog http://www.johnassaraf.com and help us give away a lot of money!

Thanks everyone!

John

6 Responses to “A Unique Birthday Wish”

  1. Nana says:

    Happy Birthday John! May the expansive knowledge and joy you spread to the world be magnified and returned to you 100,000 fold! Your words are changing lives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Thank you for making a difference in our lives. The changes we have made are profound. We credit you for enriching our lives.

  2. Nana says:

    Happy Birthday John! May the expansive knowledge and joy you spread to the world be magnified and returned to you 100,000 fold! Your words are changing lives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Thank you for making a difference in our lives. The changes we have made are profound. We credit you for enriching our lives.

  3. Nana says:

    Happy Birthday John! May the expansive knowledge and joy you spread to the world be magnified and returned to you 100,000 fold! Your words are changing lives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Thank you for making a difference in our lives. The changes we have made are profound. We credit you for enriching our lives.

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Random Acts of Kindness Follow Up

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Hi Friends,

First of all I would like to thank all of you who participated in Random Acts of Kindness this week. I was truly astounded by the extent to which you were all willing to stretch your limits to help those in need.

Watch the video below to hear some of the stories of what people did and also to see me reveal the winners!

If you want to see what Random Acts of Kindness is all about, check out and join my Facebook Fan Page. Also, if you’re a winner, please go to Facebook to give me your information so I can send you your prize.

To Having It All (and sharing it)!

John

9 Responses to “Random Acts of Kindness Follow Up”

  1. mohammed alrashdi says:

    pleas help me to make abusiness. i try to make abusiness but i fall. if you have any idea.

  2. mohammed alrashdi says:

    pleas help me to make abusiness. i try to make abusiness but i fall. if you have any idea.

  3. mohammed alrashdi says:

    pleas help me to make abusiness. i try to make abusiness but i fall. if you have any idea.

  4. Sally says:

    Hi Everyone…….I wanted to send my Congratulations to all the winners!! It warms my heart, that there are so many Kind Hearted people on this Beautiful Planet and the numbers are growing because of these very Acts of Kindness that not only the winners participated in but Everyone who participated in this little Adventure with John. It has inspired me to post a section on my website so that people who visit can tell me about their Random Acts of Kindness or Pay it Forwards……

    Thanks for Inspiring me John!

    I wish you all Peace and Happiness!!

  5. Sally says:

    Hi Everyone…….I wanted to send my Congratulations to all the winners!! It warms my heart, that there are so many Kind Hearted people on this Beautiful Planet and the numbers are growing because of these very Acts of Kindness that not only the winners participated in but Everyone who participated in this little Adventure with John. It has inspired me to post a section on my website so that people who visit can tell me about their Random Acts of Kindness or Pay it Forwards……

    Thanks for Inspiring me John!

    I wish you all Peace and Happiness!!

  6. Sally says:

    Hi Everyone…….I wanted to send my Congratulations to all the winners!! It warms my heart, that there are so many Kind Hearted people on this Beautiful Planet and the numbers are growing because of these very Acts of Kindness that not only the winners participated in but Everyone who participated in this little Adventure with John. It has inspired me to post a section on my website so that people who visit can tell me about their Random Acts of Kindness or Pay it Forwards……

    Thanks for Inspiring me John!

    I wish you all Peace and Happiness!!

  7. Wow, we love things like this. We do monthly calls with a great group of Givers and start every call with Random Acts Of Kindness from the previous month. We’ll definitely share this with the team. It’s amazing how these RAOKS can and do impact so many people. Thanks so much:)
    Jay & Michelle

  8. Wow, we love things like this. We do monthly calls with a great group of Givers and start every call with Random Acts Of Kindness from the previous month. We’ll definitely share this with the team. It’s amazing how these RAOKS can and do impact so many people. Thanks so much:)
    Jay & Michelle

  9. Wow, we love things like this. We do monthly calls with a great group of Givers and start every call with Random Acts Of Kindness from the previous month. We’ll definitely share this with the team. It’s amazing how these RAOKS can and do impact so many people. Thanks so much:)
    Jay & Michelle

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Random Acts of Kindness

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Hi Friends,

I want to have some fun with you this weekend and at the same time make a difference in some people’s lives.

The mission is “RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS”. Click here to watch the video and join me on my Facebook Fan Page and let’s make a difference!

To Having It All,

John Assaraf

3 Responses to “Random Acts of Kindness”

  1. Lachresha says:

    Hi John,
    A new family just moved into my community from Korea. They only know a couple of phrases in English. Was able to find someone who’s Korean that’s bilingual and introduce them. Now they’ve exchanged contact information and look forward to spending time together.

  2. Lachresha says:

    Hi John,
    A new family just moved into my community from Korea. They only know a couple of phrases in English. Was able to find someone who’s Korean that’s bilingual and introduce them. Now they’ve exchanged contact information and look forward to spending time together.

  3. Lachresha says:

    Hi John,
    A new family just moved into my community from Korea. They only know a couple of phrases in English. Was able to find someone who’s Korean that’s bilingual and introduce them. Now they’ve exchanged contact information and look forward to spending time together.

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My Video from the Africa event

28 Comments

Hi Friends,

Here is a video of me speaking in Nigeria that I wanted to share with you. Check it out!

I hope you enjoy it!

John

28 Responses to “My Video from the Africa event”

  1. Your words are so true. Thank you for all that you do John. You make a difference. Much Love!

  2. Your words are so true. Thank you for all that you do John. You make a difference. Much Love!

  3. Candy O'Brien says:

    Great message John. Thank you for all you do.

  4. Candy O'Brien says:

    Great message John. Thank you for all you do.

  5. Awesome, John!
    Love the attire too! :)

  6. Awesome, John!
    Love the attire too! :)

  7. Peter Ogbu says:

    John you are simply a great speaker, am a changed person now

  8. Peter Ogbu says:

    John you are simply a great speaker, am a changed person now

  9. olusegun Adedokun says:

    John, thanks for the passionate way in which you sincerely communicate.

    You’re the best!

  10. olusegun Adedokun says:

    John, thanks for the passionate way in which you sincerely communicate.

    You’re the best!

  11. Jeff Perry says:

    Thank you for all that you do to make this a better world. I’m honored to be working with you in OneCoach and I look forward to continuing to help us change the world for the better.

  12. Jeff Perry says:

    Thank you for all that you do to make this a better world. I’m honored to be working with you in OneCoach and I look forward to continuing to help us change the world for the better.

  13. SIA says:

    Ok – this is SCARY!!! If thisn’t Law of Attraction, I DON’T KNOW WHAT IS. Haven’t check this blog in AGES – And I really mean AGES. This morning, I was discussing some concepts from Mr. Assaraf’s first book “The Street Kid’s Guide To Having It All”, esp. the concept, “To Have More You must BE MORE, not just DO MORE…”. But why do I say it’s scary? Because a little while before that, we were discussing OUR LIFE IN NIGERIA when I was a child (my mom used to work in Nigeria). It was eery. I just happened to be sitting in front of the computer and a really loud voice said “why don’t you check John Assaraf’s website”. Man! Thanks for going to Nigeria and by the way he looks great in traditional African attire. Nigerians are very entrepreneurial and need an outlet for their creativity that is positive and law-abiding. YOU ROCK JOHN!

  14. SIA says:

    Ok – this is SCARY!!! If thisn’t Law of Attraction, I DON’T KNOW WHAT IS. Haven’t check this blog in AGES – And I really mean AGES. This morning, I was discussing some concepts from Mr. Assaraf’s first book “The Street Kid’s Guide To Having It All”, esp. the concept, “To Have More You must BE MORE, not just DO MORE…”. But why do I say it’s scary? Because a little while before that, we were discussing OUR LIFE IN NIGERIA when I was a child (my mom used to work in Nigeria). It was eery. I just happened to be sitting in front of the computer and a really loud voice said “why don’t you check John Assaraf’s website”. Man! Thanks for going to Nigeria and by the way he looks great in traditional African attire. Nigerians are very entrepreneurial and need an outlet for their creativity that is positive and law-abiding. YOU ROCK JOHN!

  15. Dennis Aribido says:

    John, You are just one of the Greatest Speakers of our time. I’ll ever remain greatful for the opportunity and the encounter with you at the Lagos event. Hope to see more of you…

  16. Dennis Aribido says:

    John, You are just one of the Greatest Speakers of our time. I’ll ever remain greatful for the opportunity and the encounter with you at the Lagos event. Hope to see more of you…

  17. Allwell says:

    Hi John, your message was great. It confirmed some ideas I considered strange and explained a lot of things that had been confusing. I thank God I was there live in Lagos. I’ll love to have more of such teachings. Thanks.

  18. Allwell says:

    Hi John, your message was great. It confirmed some ideas I considered strange and explained a lot of things that had been confusing. I thank God I was there live in Lagos. I’ll love to have more of such teachings. Thanks.

  19. I was there I really find your presentation spiritually energizing. I have since been practicing your recommendations and I find more peace already in me.

  20. John I want to hear more from this event! 3 mins is just not long enough – I know you gave them your best which is always top shelf! Now come on and share some more with us…

  21. John I want to hear more from this event! 3 mins is just not long enough – I know you gave them your best which is always top shelf! Now come on and share some more with us…

  22. John, you did deliver a great message of hope. Keep on the great work !

  23. Ray says:

    This brings tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing this with us.

  24. John, you did deliver a great message of hope. Keep on the great work !

  25. Solomon Edun says:

    Hi John, this is simply wonderful. Thank you for giving your heart to us in Lagos, Nigeria. Solomon Edun

  26. Solomon Edun says:

    Hi John, this is simply wonderful. Thank you for giving your heart to us in Lagos, Nigeria. Solomon Edun

  27. Ben Edom says:

    Hey john,
    Strong message clearly and eloquently expressed. I’m glad to see you doing such meaningful work. Respect!

  28. Ben Edom says:

    Hey john,
    Strong message clearly and eloquently expressed. I’m glad to see you doing such meaningful work. Respect!

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