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Index of Articles: The Law of Financial Compensation How to build up your own Creative Power But I Want it NOW! How Spirituality in the Workplace can create Gray-Haired Revolutionaries Commit to Your Light Success Follows Happiness Using Intuition in Business Spiritual Approach to Business Are you Committing Spiritual Suicide? Let Your Intuition Guide You to Prioritise Divine employment ________________________ The Law of Financial Compensation
By John Assaraf, a.k.a "The Street Kid" This 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. When I was younger making Money was on top of my list so I became a very good student. What I have discovered in my search...is that it's not just
the people with the college degrees or the most potential that make the most money. You and I both know people who we think are smarter than we
are...yet they don't make as much money as we do.... And we also know people who we think aren't as smart as we
are....who make more. 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 them and
then do it. 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. The Street Kid part of me wants it simple and fast.
Everything I do is about getting results now, not in 6 months. Everything you learn, you will be able to apply immediately, so let's begin. 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 is 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 income 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 incomes 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. Ok, 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. Lets go on to 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 income between lots of people. The harder the entry, the higher the potential income 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? The excellent one
don't you? These 3 questions should get you thinking about some of the
basic stuff like... How good is your product or service? If you aren't the
best, or close.... then why not? What reasons are you "internally" telling yourself for not
being better? What is this costing you in income and your life style? Plain and simple - is your product, service or talent
easily replaceable? The list can go on and on...
Here's 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 or have, and then use it?... 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 income 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. Remember to Create a Great Day!
================================================ John Assaraf, aka "The Street Kid", shares the exact principles and step-by-step system he used to get free from the street gangs of his youth, to become a multi-millionaire entrepreneur before age 30 in his new book "The Street Kid's Guide to Having it All". FREE reports and newsletter: http://www.thestreetkid.com/haveitall ___________________________ How to build up your own Creative Power ***********************************************
by Fernando Soave Copyright © 2003
Here are some ways that have been found helpful to build the creative power of creative thinkers throughout the centuries.
1. Associate with children in some of your spare time.
Children will give you a new way of looking at things because they take nothing for granted. Every problem they give you from “Why the sky is blue to “Why can't pens have erasers, just like pencils ?” will give you practice in exercising your imagination. If you have children of your own, play with them. Listen to their conversation.
2. Watch for deficiencies in everything that need remedying.
The ability to see what needs to be done is the first step in finding solutions for a particular problem.
3. Expose yourself to new sights and sounds.
Travel to strange places in your town. Try new restaurants. Travel to a new place on your vacation. We don't see too clearly what's closely by. No matter how many acres of diamonds there are around you in the shape of fruitful ideas, you‘ll probably new place in town, or on a vacation to a strange town.
4. Always define and narrow your problem as much as you can.
If you break down a problem into many small specific component parts, it is easier to solve each small problem to arrive at the solution to the one big problem.
5. Gather facts about your problem.
Gathering facts sometimes uncovers the solution.
We want the mind to go off on strange, new paths. But it won't if we smother it with too many facts about conventional ways of doing things.
Fernando Soave CEO CUTTING EDGE MLM Free Cutting Edge MLM Newsletter. _________________________ Divine employment Valerie Minard www.spirituality.com When world events or economics threaten your job, the prospect that the deck is stacked against you looms large. But what if there's a larger law in action? I believe there is a spiritual law of employment, a law of true supply and demand, that we all can turn to, whether we're out of work or in fear of being laid off. This divine law of employment is forever employing and holding us in our right position, that of expressing and living divine qualities no matter what we're doing. The venue may change, but the law is constant. Understanding this law helped me find a solution when I felt threatened by layoffs. I had worked at a company on system engineering research for more than seven years when the layoffs began. The prospect of a pink slip, along with a growing desire to use my talents in other ways and have more contact with other people, motivated me to think about a career change. Although I had solid work experience, all my technical expertise had been gained from on-the-job training. My resume looked a bit questionable, beginning with a graduate degree in geology. I began to question myself. Did I need to take a lower-level position to get experience in a more desirable field? Would I need to take a salary cut, because I didn't have the right degree? Should I go back to school? Did I need to take a backward step in order to move forward? This kind of questioning got me nowhere, since the answers weren't clear. I decided to take another approach. I chose to seek spiritual guidance by asking God for direction. What I needed was to feel secure in my spiritual position, my relationship with God and to get a better understanding of the divine law of employment. My prayer went something like one Oprah Winfrey shared in Oprah magazine: "Use me, God. Show me how to take who I am, who I want to be, and what I can do, and use it for a purpose greater than myself." I wanted my business to be God's business"only and exactly what the divine Employer wanted me to do. I found encouragement in these words from Mary Baker Eddy: "The scientific unity which exists between God and man must be wrought out in life-practice, and God's will must be universally done." (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures) My real job is to express Godlike qualities. I prayed to be more patient, diligent, loving, kind, thoughtful, professional and gracious at work"and to do it to the hilt. That was the real career change. I also prayed to be open and receptive to new opportunities in my life, no matter what they were. Yes, I did send out resumes and research leads, but it wasn't a frantic search. I had faith in the idea that since God's law of employment was continuing to place me every day where I could do the most good, I couldn't be pushed out of my rightful place before I was supposed to go. And, I couldn't mistake my next new place or arrive there too late. The place that I needed, needed me, too. The divine law of employment was governing every phase of my career move. A few months later, I attended a conference co-sponsored by my company. The research lab at a major university hosting the conference was doing thrilling, cutting-edge work. My mind swirled as I thought about the possibility of working there. Was I qualified? Although the job was highly attractive, I had also been yearning to incorporate a more spiritual dimension into my work. Would I be able to do so in academia? Was there even a place for me? I put these doubts aside and again turned to God. After letting the research lab know of my interest, I was invited to interview. However, government equal-opportunity regulations required that the position remain open to give all prospects ample time to apply. And so I waited. Months went by. I continued to job hunt, but every time I prayed, it felt right to hold on and not give up on this option. I even turned down another job offer. Finally, five months later, the wait ended. After 200 resume submissions and interviews with scores of candidates, they hired me. So what did I do at the lab? I learned about the lab's research, talked about it and presented it on a daily basis to groups ranging from several people to hundreds. I interacted with students, professors, large corporations, press and people from all over the world. All the spiritual qualities I had been honing during the months of waiting served me in good stead. They were exactly what I needed for this new position, which lasted for six years until my family relocated. Before starting your job search, tap into the divine law of employment for a new sense of purpose. You may discover that your present job offers more than you realize. Or your next position will offer an expanded sense of purpose. Back To Top __________ Let Your Intuition Guide You to Prioritise Choosing your priorities varies from person to person. We're all different and our priorities, both personally and professionally, will be individual to us. So often, it's too easy to go off at a tangent and set priorities which we think are important, yet are often someone else's idea. To set priorities that work for us and are easier to follow through, we need to choose our own priorities. To find out what's really best for you, listen to your intuition. In other words, listen to your heart, your inner voice and trust your own instincts. Intuition comes from inside you and is therefore totally in tune with you as a person. Your intuition will guide you perfectly to choose your priorities - if you listen to it. It's too easy to discount what your intuition says. Using your left-brain, the logical and rational side, is a great way to prioritise your life and it's even more powerful when you combine it with listening to your right brain, the intuitive part. Your intuition quickly tells you things and if you pay close attention to it, you will make better choices and faster decisions. Your intuition will show up in thoughts, feelings, images and dreams. You may experience your intuition actually in your body, often referred to as gut instinct, or gut feelings. You will be able to listen to your intuition in any of these ways and for most of us, there is one dominant way in which our intuition shows up. You may already know for yourself how you experience your intuition but if not, pay attention to all the different ways. When you're prioritising your to-do list, a project or other aspects of your life, one way to access your intuition is to ask it a question. Questions such as, "What is a priority for me at the moment?" or "What can I let go of for the time being?" There are many more questions you can come up with and I suggest you ask yourself the question and then relax, and see what happens. The answer won't always show up immediately but at some point it will. The answer will often come when you least expect it. For instance, when you're in the shower, drifting off to sleep or waking up, or involved in a completely unrelated task. Remember - after you've asked the question, you must be aware of all the ways your intuition can respond to you. When you've received a response from your intuition, you need to act on it. I've found that it's trusting, relying on and acting on your intuition that's the hardest part for most people. If this is new to you or you want to develop it further, it's just like anything else that you want to be able to do well. You must practice. Intuition is a muscle that needs to be exercised and the more you use it, the stronger your faith in it will become. At first you may just want to take small steps when acting on your intuition. These small steps can be built on as time goes by and your confidence in yourself and your intuition builds. Your intuition is guidance from your higher self and has your best interests at heart. Choosing your priorities by following your intuition means you're choosing what is really right for you. You're not so likely to be pulled between different priorities. Wendy Hearn - Personal and Professional Coach She works with business owners, professionals, executives and managers who are ready to enrich their lives. . . finding more success, fun, balance, joy and time. Free Report - How to Focus on Achieving What You Really Want Send email to mailto:AchieveArt@wendyhearn.par32.com http://www.Business-Personal-Coaching.com Copyright 2002, Wendy Hearn. All rights reserved. Back To Top ________________________ Are you Committing Spiritual Suicide? I first heard the term "spiritual suicide" used by motivational speaker, Les Brown. What is spiritual suicide and how do you know if you're committing it? It is the killing of that part of oneself that is associated with the feelings and the mind as well as the killing of real meaning or significance in one's life. So, as Mr. Brown so eloquently put it, if you are not doing work that is meaningful to you or being the person you were truly meant to be, then you are committing spiritual suicide. What are some of the signs to look for? Ask yourself some of the following questions: Do you hate getting out of bed everyday? At your job, do you look at the clock every 5 minutes, wishing the workday would hurry up and be over so you can go home? Do you live for the weekend and your 2 (or more) weeks of vacation? Do you engage in any of the following self-destructive behaviors in order to escape or numb yourself? Excessive TV watching Overeating (how well I know this one!) Drug and/or alcohol abuse Sexual addiction Excessive spending Contemplating Suicide Why are you committing spiritual suicide? Only you can answer that. I was committing it because for years I wanted to be a writer. But I only wanted to write fiction, which is my passion. But it's hard to make a living just writing fiction (unless you make it big). I guess that's why my parents weren't supportive of the idea. So, for more than 30 years, I used food to numb my disappointed feelings for not doing the work I felt I was meant to do. If you are committing spiritual suicide, what can you do to stop? First, admit that you are not happy. Second, start planning a strategy to help you become the person you were meant to be. And then, it is my hope that you are finally able to do the work that is truly meaningful to you. Dolores G. Wix, after doing time as a secretary for over 20 years, is now the publisher of the Potential Rose Newsletter that offers advice, articles and resources on reaching your full potential. Subscribe to her newsletter and receive a free report: "7 Secrets Your Employer Doesn't Want You To Know." Visit http://www.fertilegroundpublishing.com. Back To Top ________________________ But I Want it NOW! Copyright 2002 Julie Jordan Scott Do you have the desire in your heart to change professions or take a class or start a business? Is the point of stopping is that the divide is TOO significant for you, stop for a minute. My daughter Katherine is in 4th Grade at Mount Vernon Magnet School for the Performing Arts. This past semester she made the Principal's List: she received the highest scholastic level possible. One of the remarkable bits of information I picked up this year as I have assisted with her homework is that within her lessons in Math, there are already bits of Algebra sprinkled into the lessons. When I was in school, we were "all of a sudden" introduced to Algebra in 8th or 9th grade. We went from no algebra to all algebra. In Katherine's case, she is becoming comfortable with algebra now so when she comes to the point of taking an algebra class, the divide will be quite narrow. She never looks to me and laments, "But Mommy, I do not know calculus yet!!" It never crosses her mind. If she ever did, I would tell her the reason she does not know calculus yet is because she has neither the skill set or the abilities TODAY, though in time she most certainly will. I can further encourage her by reporting that even I do not know Calculus, although one of my goals is to take and succeed in this course of study even twenty years post College Graduation. Instead of lamenting your current "lack" in a particular skillset: that which is keeping the divide so wide, look to what yu have in abundance and determine what is your next step. Passion Activator Application: Determine specifically where it is you want to be when you reach your goal. Is it that you want to be a top sales producer this quarter? Start a new business? Perform in an Off Broadway play? Whatever it is, become immersed in it through whichever way you are most connected creatively. What I mean by that is it might be through writing, singing, painting, mindmapping, list making, creating a collage. Simply take the step and see where exactly the other side of the divide truly lives. You may find it is not so wide after all! OR you will definitely be able to begin your progression towards it more successfully and quickly. ******************************************************************* Julie Jordan Scott is a Personal Success Coach who left her career as a government bureaucrat and built a successful business in less than six months. She inspires people worldwide with her books, ezine, teaching and personal coaching. To subscribe to her newest ezine, Daily Passion Activator, the Little Ezine with the Powerful impact send a blank email DailyPassionActivator-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or via web: http://www.5passions.com to subscribe today. Back To Top How Spirituality in the Workplace can create Gray-Haired Revolutionaries Burbank, California; January, 30, 2002; Joan Marques, MBA, Doctoral Student. (URL: http://www.angelfire.com/id/joanmarques/PR) Sounds pretty paradoxical, doesn't it? "Spirituality" and "revolutionary," mentioned in one sentence, and on top of all in a cooperative way toward each other! Yet, it can make perfect sense! But first, let's get the definitions straight and obtain a deeper understanding of how these two topics are perceived in this article. Spirituality in the workplace, as many authors have stated in numerous articles before, is not the same as religion in the workplace. Religion is something we can all make a choice for. We can change religions from one dayto another. We can choose to be non-religious. And we should definitely not be forced to put up with other people's religion. As Rosner (2001) stated so well, "there is a difference [] between religion and spirituality. [] You can have an exploration, a deepening of the spiritual experience at work without having people become upset with someone trying to shove a particular point of view down their throat." Or, like Paterson (2000) asserts, "Religion and Spirituality are often confused with each other, yet in many respects religion has very little to do with spirituality and everything to do with the attainment of secular power and wealth for rather base and venal reasons. Religion invariably presents an over-simplistic and narrow view of reality, is intolerant of contrary views and demeaning to the basic tenets underlying spirituality in that it attempts to present a finite and limited interpretation of the infinite. Spirituality on the other hand is usually a far deeper personal experience associated with an individual's personal quest to re-discover his or her essence and who he or she really is (i.e. the essence of one's identity so to speak)." So, that said, let's consider what we perceive as spirituality, then. It may be best explained as "something we all carry within us; our pure selves; our sense for self-respect and respect for others". According to Thompson (2001), "spirituality [] comes into play when we decide to do what's right. Spirituality has to do with how you feel about your work- whether it's just a job or a calling. Spirituality gives birth to the values that make you who you are." In fact the age-old statement that we are not human beings with a spiritual experience, but rather spiritual beings with a human experience, comes as close as possible to explaining what an intrinsic part spirituality is within- and for us. Spirituality in the workplace, therefore, is that "at home" feeling that we all should have when doing our daily job: a great level of comfort, intermingled with a great level of responsibility at the same time. Isn't that after all what being "at home" is all about? While we feel at ease, we also know that it's all about us. "We" matter! Our opinion, our input, our presence, our entire being is appreciated and makes a difference. And because we realize that, we care. Being heard, and having ownership, makes us feel that what we do is worthwhile. And that's the whole point of having a spiritual workplace that becomes a "gray-haired revolutionary" (Hamel, 2000). Now let me explain what a gray-haired revolutionary is. A gray-haired revolutionary, according to Hamel (2000) is a company that has managed to reinvent itself and its industry more than once (p. 209). A company that goes by some kind of an unwritten, but commonly understood and practiced rule, such as, "whatever is the real deal at the moment, that's what we're specializing in." Something like that. A gray-haired revolutionary, as Hamel (2000) further explains, is a company that realizes that strategies are not immortal phenomena. They are as much subject to change as anything else. At least, if you want your company to survive in the fast changing world of today! Now we all know that very few CEO's have the capability of coming up with new, successful visions more than once. Even if you haven't read or listened to Hamel, you'll agree that apparitions about what will be hot tomorrow can' t possibly emerge in CEO's heads on demand. But what the CEO can't see, others can! That's why everybody in the organization should matter. Because at other levels, especially the operational, there are people too who would like to be heard; who may have great ideas about what would work… who talk to clients and customers that translate to them what they would like. So can you imagine what would happen to a company, if only these "average fieldworkers" were given an opportunity to get their findings and opinions conveyed into the top of that skyscraper! If only they could be considered "people" with brains instead of machines that are turned off at 5:00 PM! Because the main reason that today's workforce predominantly behaves irresponsible and seems uncaring-according to many managers-is because for years on end, they were expected to behave like machines; to do the job without thinking what was right or wrong. So how, then, can you suddenly expect those people to feel any sense of ownership and loyalty? Or to take responsibility? Or even to grant you the solution to a problem that might seem undefeatable to the boss, but may be so obviously solvable to them, because they are the ones who know "what's cookin'" out there? So now, let's recapitulate: a workplace where people have the feeling that they matter; that their family and their feelings are appreciated; that their thoughts on processes at work are heard and seriously considered; a workplace where there is a connection between top-management and the operational level without 50 doors that need to be passed first, is a workplace where everyone will want to stay. And wanting to stay means making it possible to stay. So every idea, every vision, every hunch, will be shared for the benefit of the community. The company will be able to reinvent itself countless times, and the workforce will be content, because they found meaning in what they are doing. That's how spirituality in the workplace can create gray-haired revolutionaries. Now tell me, where's the paradox, and what is so idealistic about that? References: Hamel, G. (2000). Leading the Revolution. Boston: Harvard Business School Press. Paterson, A. (2000, 23 May). RELIGION versus SPIRITUALITY, [Internet]. Available: http://www.vision.net.au/~apaterson/esoteric/religion_spirituality.htm [2002, January, 23]. Rosner, B. (2001). Is there room for the soul at work? Workforce, 80(2), 82-83. Thompson, W. (2001). Spirituality at work. Executive Excellence, 18(9), 10. visit my webpage: http://www.angelfire.com/id/joanmarques/PR/index.html Back To Top ________________________ Commit to Your Light (c) 2001 Julie Jordan Scott He stood, hands on his waist, breathing deeply. His gaze was intense and unquestioning. Focus was the order of the day. Excellence, pride in performance, and the strong sense of "Yes!" pumped through his veins. He had said "Yes!" this is absolutely possible. He had said "Yes!" to years of discipline. "Yes!" to taking some fairly substantial risks. "Yes!" to going the distance, doing things others would not even conceive of much less complete. "YES!" His heart beat strongly. In its rhythmic beating, the commitment to his cause rang through his cells. Strong, single minded, sure. Tom Flores said, "A total commitment is paramount to reaching the ultimate in performance." Not a sometimes or partial commitment, rather a commitment from the heart to something larger than oneself. This is what ignites passion. It invites us into greatness beyond our imagining. As a little girl growing up in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, I made annual treks to the Edison Museum in Menlo Park. With Brownies or Girl Scouts or my Third Grade class, we would pay homage to this inspiring inventor who lived his most productive years in this home and laboratory for seven years. With wide eyes we would walk through the rooms as the docents told Edisonian tales. We always ended our trip watching the silent film he made with Henry Ford. With hushed reverence we listened to the first recordings on a very old phonograph. The docents always referred to him as Thomas ALVA Edison: they spoke his name as one would speak of a dearly beloved family member or friend. Thomas Edison said "If we did all the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves." What I do not remember hearing is the hours and hours of work and commitment that lead up to these very productive years in Menlo Park. As an adult I heard that it took more than 1,000 tries to invent the lightbulb. Almost fable-like, I have heard that Thomas Alva Edison quipped in response to people focusing on his FAILING more than 1,000 times, "I did not fail more than 1,000 times, I found more than 1,000 ways NOT to make the lightbulb." Mr. Edison was committed to bringing light to the world. Along his journey, he filed a record 1,093 patents. Most prolific inventors file perhaps half that number. In Edison's commitment to light, he also elevated his own passion, his own greatness, his own genius and that of those around him simply by association. Let's return to our opening vignette. Remember the scene? Passionate Commitment. Focused and driven. Heart pounding with love for his own cause. Who was being described in that story? Could it be an athlete, about to enter his next big event? Could it be a speaker, about to face his largest crowd to date? Could it be a Sales Executive, about to face his most influential, powerful and prosperous prospect? Could it be you, as you face each moment of your day? Commit to a cause greater than yourself and miraculous things will happen. Passion will flow into your life and from out of your veins as it did for Thomas Alva Edison. He was a remarkable person, just like YOU are a remarkable person. Your next step on your Journey to Passion is to make a Commitment. Take a moment with me now, to get focused and centered. Breathe deeply. Again. Breathe. Create a context where you can spend time with this. If necessary, set this aside to complete later. You MUST commit to completing it later. Now breathe. Perhaps light a candle and turn on some melodious music without lyrics. Allow yourself to enter into a quiet space where you can begin to create a vision of what makes your heart beat strongly. In its rhythmic beating, listen for the call of your individual cause to ring through your cells. Strong, single minded, sure. Breathe slowly. Listen. Breathe more. Say "Yes!" this is absolutely possible. Say "Yes!" to discipline. "Yes!" to taking some risks. "Yes!" to going the distance. "Yes!" to doing things others would not conceptualize. Invite "YES!" to pump through your veins. Now: call upon that vision. Take some time to bring it forth through written words or a piece of art or record yourself describing your vision for the world. Be as detailed as you possibly can. Allow the flow to happen. Continue saying "YES!" Commit to saying "YES!" Breathe. Add to your dream: your vision. Breathe. Say "YES!" again. Make your commitment. From the foundations of trusting: moving towards a real understanding of serenity: total. Partnering with your Creator (higher power, Universal Love, etc) as you KNOW To further clarity from living in a place of gratitude in every moment. To Commitment. A commitment to a cause larger than you. A commitment to fully become who you were destined to be. Thomas Edison committed to creating light when scoffers doubted him. He never doubted, he continued and increased his commitment. What light are you committed to inventing? There are people counting on you. The world will never be the same once you step into your commitment. Do it. Now. ****************************************************************** Julie Jordan Scott is a Personal Success Coach who left her career as a government bureaucrat and built a successful business in less than six months. She now combines mothering 4 children with inspiring people worldwide with her books, ezine, teaching and personal coaching. Visit http://www.5passions.com for free resources for YOUR success Contact Julie now. ph: 661.325.4116 or email mailto:julie@5passions.com Back To Top ######################################################## Success Follows Happiness by Kathy Burns Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Herman Cain This quote makes a very important point, especially where small and emerging businesses are concerned. When researching or starting your own business, you have likely seen advice along the lines of "Do what you enjoy" or "Start a business based on your favorite hobby". The reason you see these types of recommendations is because of the simple principal behind the quote above. If you like what you're doing, you will succeed. When a new business is born, whether it evolves from a home office or the groundbreaking on a new office complex downtown, an enormous amount of time and energy must be injected into that business over time in order for it to succeed. If the business owner or operator does not enjoy the products or services that are offered by the business, they will have a very difficult time staying focused, dedicated, and determined to make the business succeed. This is much more important if you are starting a home based or small office business. The very act of starting so small means that you will be doing most, if not all of, the work required for your business. How much money the business will make is important yes, but imagine choosing a business solely on the amount of money it may make, and then having to deal with the operations of that business for the 3-5 years it will take to start turning a profit. If you don't like the business you chose, can you persevere during those start-up years? Are you willing to force yourself to go to work every morning? Can you force yourself to perform tasks that you do not like? Can you work 12-15 hours straight doing something you loathe? The money may be enticing, but the truth of the matter is simple: If you really don't like what you're doing, the money is not likely to follow. If by some stroke of luck it does, it will not be as enjoyable in the end. Choose wisely. Choose something that makes you happy. If you're happy with your daily activities, you're more likely to do them often and well. This simple choice will allow you to succeed for real. © 2001, Kathy Burns. All Rights Reserved. ------------------------------------------------------------ Ready for something new? Introducing a unique, interactive magazine with exclusive content for upstart business professionals and those who love new technology. It's free! 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