Success University 02 (Nov 08 - Jan 09)

Re: Success University (Nov 08 - Jan 09)

Postby winston » Sat Dec 20, 2008 5:15 pm

We would like to leave you with this very clear knowing that we hold: You are just a few laughs away from letting a whole lot of good stuff in. You are just a few kisses away from letting a whole lot of good stuff in. You are just a little bit of relief away from letting a whole lot of good stuff in.

Excerpted from a workshop in North Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, March 5th, 2005

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Re: Success University (Nov 08 - Jan 09)

Postby winston » Sun Dec 21, 2008 6:33 pm

In your action, you lose sight of the vision, you lose sight of your trust in the process, and you just bang around in a sense of futility.

Hold the vision and trust that the Universe will acclimate to your vision. Hold the vision and trust the process.


Excerpted from a workshop in Portland, OR on Tuesday, June 10th, 1997

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Re: Success University (Nov 08 - Jan 09)

Postby winston » Sun Dec 21, 2008 8:45 pm

If It Is To Be, It Is Up To Me! by David Allred

What are 10 two letter words that make up one of the most powerful lessons one can learn in this lifetime? It goes along with the saying, “If you want something done right, do it yourself!” The 10 two letter words are: If it is to be, it is up to me! What a simple but profound concept on can learn from such simple words.

If it is to be….if what is to be? That is the great part, you can fill in the blank here. If _____ is to be then you have chosen for it to be and will then bring it into existence. The blank, the “it” is the part of this statement which allows you to become a creator. It allows you to bring into existence, or in your life, that which has not been there before. This is where you dreams become realities and your goals become achievable. If becoming a millionaire is to be, it is up to me. If having the best Christmas ever is to be, it is up to me. If success is to be, it is up to me!

I always speak of a 97% and a 3%. The 97% of the worlds population believe in a different saying than this one. Even though most may agree with this 10 two letter word phrase, they don’t really believe it or apply it. The 97% really believe in a phrase that goes something like this: If it is to be, who is going to give it to me…or….If it is to be, the government will provide it for me….or….If it is to be, it is free! I could go on and on.

Now the other 3% know the true meaning to this phrase and apply it. If there is anything that happens in their lives, it is because they made it happen. They thought it up, they set some goals, and they took consistent action in making sure that it happened. Do they quit when the road gets a little rough? No! Do they listen to the nay-sayers and the wanna-bes? No! Are they deterred by the masses opinions or the bandwagoners? No!

There is a simple theme common among most people who have achieved great success. One of the best times to achieve the greatest success, is in the midst of trial and hardship and when everyone else says not to do it, most likely, that is when you should do it. We know where most people in this world stand financially. So what most people say, is not what should be followed. Leaders know this and apply it well.

I suppose, for purposes of this last paragraph, I will change it to a 9 two letter word phrase with one three letter word. “If it is to be, it is up to YOU!
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Re: Success University (Nov 08 - Jan 09)

Postby millionairemind » Mon Dec 22, 2008 8:25 am

For those of you who are beaten down by the market and are still standing strong or need a lift...

My mother used to tell me when I was young that even when you fall, grab a fistful of sand and stand back up to fight. I am truly grateful to her.

I hope this helps.

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Re: Success University (Nov 08 - Jan 09)

Postby winston » Tue Dec 23, 2008 12:37 pm

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*** Article: How to Liberate the Hero in You - By Dr. Annette Colby, RD ***
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One of the great things about the movies is that the hero always manages to lift up from life's troubles. While the rest of us mere mortals would curl up in a dark corner, the hero commits fully to the journey ahead and finds a way to restore the world's balance.

If we look closely at the making of a hero, we notice that initially the hero is reluctant to take on the challenge because of personal fears or insecurities. For a short time, the hero faces doubt and perhaps even a momentary meltdown. The hero may panic or break down in a fit of despair or passing hopelessness.

But that's just in the short-term. Overall, the hero doesn't check out for the rest of the movie until the bad things go away. The hero doesn't give up and run to the nearest fast food restaurant to escape from life in a double cheeseburger and fries. And the hero doesn't permanently give up and drown in a bottle of whiskey.

Our hero eventually takes a deep breath, accepts the situation, and steps up to the challenge. A transformation occurs as the character faces a situation that demands some kind of change. Our hero is able to let go of a particular mindset, and propel into action to overcome adversity.

That's why we love movies. We identify with the vulnerability of the character as he initially shies away from an overwhelming challenge. Then our hearts surge with excitement as we watch the character dig deep within to discover loyalty and commitment to the cause. We feel positive emotional energy as we watch the hero face the challenge with integrity, determination, and persistence. Movie heroes show us that it is possible to be vulnerable yet courageous. It is possible to face our problems while maintaining faith and commitment throughout the journey.

Life is an Action Movie

Luckily, most of us will not ever face the extreme situations portrayed in movies. Life is generally much more ordinary and routine. However, we all experience challenges, misfortune, and hardship that demand we grow beyond our current abilities. These changes require that we step beyond our comfort circles and explore new avenues of self-expression.

Are you the confident hero of your own life, leading yourself compassionately and decisively -- not only when things are smooth, but especially when the going gets tough?

Look closely at your self-leadership personality as you face the challenges and goals most important to you. How do you solve problems? How do you respond to pressure? How do you interact with yourself when facing difficulty? What motivates you to stay focused to achieve your goal to great success?

To become a confident heroic leader of your own life, follow this empowering checklist:

1) Identify and accept your fear or challenge. Dedicate yourself to achieving a successful outcome, no matter what monsters you may face along the way.

2) Identify the mindset or qualities you wish you had -- courage, persistence, optimism, faith, belief in yourself, resourcefulness, inspiration, etc.

3) See the challenge as a situation providing many, many opportunities to develop more of the qualities you wish to posses.

4) Appoint yourself in charge of making decisions related to your goal, cause, or overall desired outcome.

5) Use your imagination to identify the single next step you can take to face your fear or challenge.

6) Take action to move you forward into a positive outcome -- but do so in a manner that allows your courage, love of self, or faith to expand.

There's a hero that is always with you, when you are in joy, in pain, or in fear. That hero is your spirit of hope, imagination, and persistence -- and that hero lies within you. Follow the tips above and release your hidden inner hero!
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Re: Success University (Nov 08 - Jan 09)

Postby winston » Tue Dec 23, 2008 1:40 pm

It's Worth More Than A Bushel Of Brains by Mike Brescia

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"A handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains." -Dutch Proverb

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Today's Empowering Question
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"What can I start on or continue today that will be worth a whole bunch to me later on?"

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Today's Fast Session
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The lack of patience is ruining the world right now.

Instant gratification is not a reality. It's... an illusion.

You aren't going to be more popular by owning a particular pair of sneakers and you're not going to win the lottery. Do you personally know anyone who's ever won more than $2,000 in any of those government-run scams? If you do, they've put it all back into it and more... guaranteed.

The only thing you can truly count on is if you think the same kinds of thoughts as people who do what you want to do, then you'll take the same kinds of actions. If you do that, you'll get the same results...

...if you give it time and don't give up.

Perfect example: "I've tried everything and I can't lose this weight."

Sure, tried everything... for a few days. And if you didn't lose 10 pounds in the first two or three days, you
quit.

And what's even worse, those who do lose weight successfully usually "forget" what it was that got them
there. Then they slowly get back into the old habits within a week or, at most, a few months. So they "blossom" once again... and say, "I tried everything. Nothing works for me."

Am I talking about you?

Look you're not going to be the president of your company within the first year. Yes, it's true the company you work for doesn't always make the best decisions. But you've got to play the game and earn your promotions and higher salary. It's not always going to be fair.

Patience, my friend...

And persistence.

Life is not as short as it seems. You can't live tomorrow before today. You can only prepare for it.

You've got a lot to learn and plenty of time to learn it...if you look at today as valuable and get off your butt
and learn your lessons well.

Don't be so fast to get ticked off at people that don't agree with you. Learn how to persuade instead. Ask
questions. Get inside people's heads. Only then can you direct them... and yourself to where YOU want to go. Success comes in increments.

Remember the Internet boom where investment in dot-coms was all the rage? It was raining money.

I remember it too. I was the VP of Sales for a big dot-com.

That company doesn't exist any more.

Lack of patience and... unrealistic timetables. Investment firms forgot that it takes profits to keep companies stable, not ludicrous stock valuations.

For whatever goals you're working towards now (you better have some!), put a completion date on them. If that's what the date must be then commit to it. But if the date is soft, figure it's going to take longer.

What is the percentage of jobs you start that get done when you thought they would when you started? Hardly any?

But what's probably closer to the truth is that most truly meaningful goals are NEVER reached.

How come?

Typically it's because when the lust for instant gratification isn't satisfied, we pack our bags and we forget all about it.

The sad truth is that very few people value earning their success. Most just want it tossed into their laps. We want to be rich. We want to be popular. We want to get straight A's. Cool. Then learn from people who've attained long term success in that area, and do what they do.

There's no other way.

Bang your head against the wall. Splash cold water in your face. Do anything that will wake you up to this truth.

Any success takes effort... sustained effort.

But if you still insist on playing instant LOT~TO, keep this in mind. Over 90% of those big jack`pot winners lose all of it.

Rags to riches and back to rags.

Nine out of every ten.

Why? Because they didn't earn it. They never learned how to handle money. They thought money was the goal.

Keep in mind that it's who you become in life that matters, not what you get. If you become more, you'll get
more...

And you'll be many times more likely to keep it.
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Re: Success University (Nov 08 - Jan 09)

Postby winston » Wed Dec 24, 2008 9:40 pm

***Is Your Resistance and Doubts Keeping You Stuck? by Melissa Zollo, The Official Guide to Imagination

I am always amazed when people talk about their intentions and how much they want to make their life great. It is inspiring to listen to another person’s hopes and dreams, yet within minutes, no matter what they have said, accomplished or how much they have acquired, so often they exhibit some dominant limiting pattern of thought, beliefs, and habits that leaves them feeling hopeless, powerless, and stuck in resistance. It is this resistance or mood that prevents them from achieving the next level of success.

If we would stop long enough to examine ourselves, we would probably discover that we are hanging out in a fortress of resistance and a habitat of doubts. The walls of fear are fortified with reasons and excuses for why things are the way they are. A person’s resistance to changing their well fed habits is having more power over them than their desire or determination to realize their goals. They are lacking in decision and the commitment to break free.

Often doubts trigger automatic resistance and reactions. It takes no effort to react compulsively, without taking the time to use a solution based approach or the creative thinking required to design a new response. We all have our compulsive reactions. We all are misused by them. We all have play acted as if we had been rendered impotent and powerless by some person, event, or situation. The truth is that this is simply habit and old conditioning showing up.

• What are some of your learned doubts and excuses for not facing or dealing with your resistance? List the obvious ones.

• What do they give you?

• What comfort do they offer? Now go for the really subtle ones. This will take some effort. It takes a disciplined eye to catch and expose these inner parasites and bring the boogie monster out into the light.

“Resistance-boogie-monster-thoughts” can scream and torture you, frightening you with their negative messages. Sometimes they are so loud you want to cover your head for fear that someone else will hear. Then there are the seductive ones, the simmering ones that flow in a quiet whisper, like brook water, past our sensors and inner ear. Do any of these sound familiar?

“It’s not my fault that it happened, it’s hers.”
“I am so tired and just too stressed out.”
“If only I had the money.”
“I just can't find the time.”
“I promise I will start right after …”
“Times are hard for everyone. The world is going to pot.”
“I guess I just accept living a life that doesn’t make me happy.”
“I can’t forgive, you don’t know what they did to me.”
“Money, I need money. If I had money, then I’d be happy.”

Do you ever wonder why you cling to ideas that are inspired by rejection, sadness, and mistaken choices?

What will it take to admit unhappiness and seek your true destiny?

There may be many good reasons for you to feel the way that you feel right now. Seek to understand them and then open the door to your true passion. You have so much to gain if you will seek to correct all “the hurt” and move beyond the resistance.

Resistance and doubts are frequently fueled from fear of success. So often you sit around waiting for someone to rescue you, notice you, want you, need you and you focus everywhere else to avoid the beginning of healing. You anticipate problems, give up at challenges, and lose faith in yourself when storms appear. You sit down on the side lines for time-out when you should be getting back up and deciding that you are the next all-star come back kid of the season.

Isn't it time to break out of your lobster trap of resistance and doubts and stop repelling the love, happiness, and success that are here right now? When you fall into the excuse, resist, and doubt yourself mode, you are using the laws of success in opposition to their intent of fulfilling your goals.

You are designed to be all that you desire to be.


If you want to become a vibrant, creative, responsible, powerful, human being, then stop transferring all of your power over to inner soundtracks that derail your forward motion. Refuse to allow people and circumstances to slowly strip away your natural ability to design new success results. Habit, resistance, and excuses, and addiction to failure sabotage more dreams that any outer circumstances and keep you bound to an unhappy past memory. They cause more misery than any epidemic or terrorist attack.

Why allow your denial and low frequency feeling to camouflage truth another moment? Why permit your old record of excuses to reprogram your best-designed hopes and aspirations and rob you of a life of rich experiencing that you will love?

Think of a moment when you achieved success using Spiritual Laws and had a great breakthrough whether in your personal life or in your career, in finances or in spiritual awareness. Can you see the possibility that you attracted success because you felt confident, because you had an inner conviction and your inner blueprint was strong? Because you had banished doubt and did not allow yourself to cave in to old patterns or let old excuses stop you?

You simply refused to let your past memory torpedo you in the present moment. You removed your focus from a harvest of doubts and excuses and used your emotional fertilizers to achieve your goals. You stopped the old seduction, and ultimately you chose a new thought pattern. You consciously declared success, and summoned the fulfillment of your dream.

Well, if you did it once in any area of your life, you can reframe your perception anytime. You can redesign anything when you have a strong enough desire to live in a "doubt/fear-free inner zone.”

There comes a time when your decision, courage, commitment, and progress must no longer be halted by the line-up of excuses, justifications, doubts, and resistance. There comes a time when you need to test spiritual principles out and know if they are true, and to do this you must remain committed to your images and take the time to invest in designing new beliefs until you believe in yourself.

Choose now: Do you want to surrender all excuses for accepting what you don't want? Or do you want to grow, expand, advance, and succeed?

If you really deep listen and know what you want, and if you understand the laws of success and apply them faithfully, then you will have found the best antidote to the chronic return to resistance and abuse by doubts. It is to have a strong and vital image for your life, one that deeply ignites you into action, into joy, into feeling alive and wonderful, right here and now. Taking inner action prepares the way for the energy for opening doors to success where you didn’t even know they existed!

Learn to Image First Now! Will you accept the challenge to change one area of your life where you're not making the progress you dream of? Start by identifying the top five doubts you use to avoid really changing yourself. Ask yourself how you use resistance to justify your current problems.

Are you ready to commit this moment to aligning yourself with your new mental success blueprint instead of returning your old habits? If you are, then take a deep breath, stand up tall, and consciously claim this area of your life as a doubt and fear-free zone.

Activate your imagination.
Image First and you will set a new pattern into motion for all future creative acts and results. Do this and you will prove to yourself that there is but one substance, consciousness or energy, and you are free to use it in creating your world and yourself.

Consciousness in action is imagination in action!
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Re: Success University (Nov 08 - Jan 09)

Postby millionairemind » Wed Dec 24, 2008 10:00 pm

W - Tks. The article above was a very nice and inspiring piece :D
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Re: Success University (Nov 08 - Jan 09)

Postby winston » Thu Dec 25, 2008 8:00 am

MM, you're welcome !

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Seek To Understand by Mike Brescia

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"If you wish to please people, you must begin by understanding them."
-Charles Reade

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Today's Empowering Question
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"How can I learn about what's important to other people?"


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An automobile manufacturer ran ads some months ago that focused on the fact that their car had the same features as
another manufacturer's car that cost about $30,000 more.

The point of the ad was, of course, that nobody really NEEDS a luxury automobile. They want them... for THEIR own
reasons. And car companies know this.

We all have our own specific wants. We want to be understood... to be heard. We want to believe we matter. Even people who don't do a stinking thing for another living soul have these desires.

So if you're in a profession where you have to lead others to your way of thinking or you're teaching others, you need to enter their minds. You must know where a person stands on an issue before you can direct them to the proper decision for them. You must learn about their needs or what their knowledge is about a specific subject before you can teach them anything.

In my sales career, I failed for a few YEARS because I just rattled my canned speech off, never really listening to what the other person was saying.

As a result, I went from brick and mortar to a one-room home that got 13 miles to the gallon. Not using your ears has consequences... for everyone.

OK, now. Let's play a game...

You have to give a gift to someone you've never met. You don't know their gender or even their nationality. If they like your gift, you get a million dollars. If they don't like it, you get your head blown off. Feel a little pressure?

Okay. Game's changed. The person you must buy the gift for is your best friend in the world. You know everything about them. Same terms... Either a million dollars or you swim with the fishes.

Feels a little different doesn't it?

So how in the world can you get your point across to others when you don't know what their viewpoint is, what matters to them or what makes them tick?

In the hearing field, I found there were many different reasons that people had for wanting to improve their hearing. They may want to be a safer driver, have conversations in a car, hear the TV better, hear the phone ring, hear better on the phone, hear in crowds. The list is endless.

And there were just as many reasons why someone wanted to hold off. Too much money, cheaper somewhere else, never
heard of us, only needs to hear in crowds, vanity. Equally long list.

How can you convince someone they need to hear better in crowds when they're only in a big group once every 4 months
or so? Can't do it. I had to find out why THEY wanted to hear well. I was able to get so good at getting inside their heads that about 95% of my prospects chose me as their hearing instrument provider. Our industry average was about 25%...

All by asking questions thoughtfully and truly listening to the answers.

This doesn't only exist in selling products. This is every day life.

Do this...

Starting today, listen to conversations other people are having. Listen to your own. Notice whether or not you or others just jump in and try to convince people of things before first finding out their opinion or position. If so, you'll hear hesitation, doubt and rejection. If you pay close enough attention, you'll observe all of those.

We all do things for our own reasons, not for the reasons suggested by overzealous people as they tell us about vague
"benefits" that aren't even important to us. When I stopped reciting my memorized lists of features and benefits and started asking questions and began purposefully listening to the answers, I began helping many people to join the world of the hearing. My income skyrocketed, and I noticed that I learned something interesting and valuable from practically everyone I met.

If you can seek first to understand other people and what motivates them in every situation, you will be able to teach them, to lead them to the best decisions, and quite often to your way of thinking.

Tell me, why would that be important to you?
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Re: Success University (Nov 08 - Jan 09)

Postby winston » Thu Dec 25, 2008 4:37 pm

If your desire is strong enough, it doesn't matter what your beliefs are.

If you have a desire that is strong enough, that desire will be the dominant vibration, and it will over-ride any other vibration that you have.


Excerpted from a workshop in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, September 13th, 1997

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