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Jul
7
5 Questions to Help You Make Better Decisions Now
July 7, 2010 | 5 Comments
“Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.”
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
You know what I’ve found to be one of the biggest obstacles to achievement, progress and real success? The ability to decide – not a half-ass decision, but a real committed decision where you commit to something and then go and do it.
When I decided to leave my full time job in 2008 to pursue a full time career as a coach, it was one of the most gut-wrenching decisions I’ve ever made. It was a difficult decision and maybe the craziest decision I’ve made ever – at least that’s what my parents, my family and most of my good friends were telling me.
They thought I was nuts. To leave a really good-paying job to go and chase some dream to become a successful entrepreneur was insanity.
It turns out it was one of the best decisions I ever made. I absolutely love what I do and I’m having a blast doing it.
So, how about you? Are you looking for something new? Are you feeling stuck and unsure how to get around it?
When you make a decision, any decision, what you’re really doing is moving your life in a new direction. Because the Universe will always find an abundance of opportunities to conspire and create your reality once you decide.
Decision is the Starting Point
When you don’t decide what you’re really doing is holding up your creativity. You’ve delayed the flow of current in your life. It’s just like you might pause a movie to go and get some popcorn. The move doesn’t start again until you hit play.
The way you hit play in your life is by making a decision. As soon as you make your decision the Universal Movie Projector of your life will conspire to make it happen for you.
Now here’s the other side of the coin. Its a myth that many people have been brainwashed to believe; that if you just wait long enough and be patient, the right opportunities will show up on your doorstep.
There is some truth in that statement – about being patient - but here’s the other half that nobody seems to speak about. It’s that opportunity only comes knocking once you decide what it is you want. The reality is that the sooner you decide, the sooner you will be flooded with new opportunities.
I can tell you from my own personal experience that opportunities only show up when you make a committed decision and go for it. Only then will you see new opportunities that weren’t there before.
Making the Wrong Decision Helps Too!
Decision is the starting point. Being able to make good decisions – often enough – will always bring you new opportunities. You might not always make the right decision, but making a decision is more important than not making any decision at all.
Would you like to know why?
The more decisions you make, the more contrast you experience. The more contrast you experience, the greater the variety in your life. The greater the variety in your life, the easier it is for you to decide what you like and what you don’t like. The easier it is for you to decide what you like and what you don’t like, the easier it is for you to decide what you really WANT.
You see how this works?
By actually becoming a master in making decisions, you get clearer on what you want – and not only that. You also get what you want much faster.
But you MUST decide.
The problem is that many people are afraid of making the wrong decisions. They don’t want to look stupid or make a mistake. Because of they did make a mistake, their friends and family might think they were a failure.
Sound familiar?
Now here’s what you must realize. You’re decisions are not just about you. They impact everyone in your life. So when considering your decision, you want to bring in a broader perspective so that you get clear on what it is you’re really trying to do.
5 Questions to Help You Make Better Decisions Now
You can gain a broader perspective on your decisions by asking these higher level questions:
- What’s the best way to handle this so that everyone wins?
- What’s the most creative way to create a win-win solution?
- How can I do this so that everyone benefits?
- What can I do to make this work?
- How do I feel about this decision?
Anytime you make a decision ask these five questions. Not only will it get you out of your head and into someone else’s - it will give you a broader perspective of what you’re trying to do, it will help you clarify your direction and help others too.
Do you need to make a decision right now? How do you do it? What questions do you ask yourself? Click here to read more…
Jun
7
“Act as if you are the controlling element in your life.” ~ Richard Bandler
Registration for Mind Power Mastery closes tonight at midnight (EST).
You know me pretty good by now. I don’t have any hidden agenda. Some of my Newsletter Subscribers and Blog Readers have been following me for almost 3 years. Some of them have become coaching clients and others have become good friends.
Some just like the free stuff I give away.
Either way I’m here to help and make a difference and the best way I know to do that is by giving my students and clients practical tools and techniques that gets them results.
Waiting Is a Trap
How would you feel if you could:
- eliminate anxiety and stress
- live in total confidence and increase your performance
- gain new business and opportunities
Is this what you really want?
If it is then realize that you have to take a small step towards your goal before you get what you want. That’s the secret. Most people think that in order to make a big change that you have to take a big step outside of your comfort zone.
That’s not it at all. You might have to go slightly out of your comfort zone, but it’s just in small steps. What’s more important is your direction.
The Biggest Problem
The biggest problem I see is that people take a lot of steps but they’re not always moving in the same direction. Sometimes they spin around in circles and even go backwards.
Then an entire year goes by and they still can’t figure out why they’re not any further ahead after doing all this “work.”
Stop trying so hard and work smarter. Registration for Mind Power Mastery closes tonight at Midnight (Eastern Standard Time) and I’m giving away some awesome bonuses.
Clock is ticking. You’ve got about 17 hours left before I close the doors.
To your freedom,
Steve
P.S. Your decision to participate in this training is absolutely risk free. You can read about my 90 Day Money Back Garauntee right here: Mind Power Mastery
Jun
2
Why is it that some people always get what they want?
You know who I’m talking about. They have successful careers or businesses. They have the most amazing friends and they always seem to get the best opportunities. They carry themselves with confidence and they seem to have this charisma about them.
Wouldn’t it be nice to…
- feel more abundant and prosperous
- attract new business and opportunities
- meet the right people under the right circumstances
- feel absolutely confident and know without a doubt that you will succeed
Because all of that is possible when you start to install positive new beliefs. As you start to do this you will:
- Feel more confident
- Take bigger risks
- Achieve more than you have ever imagined
My Mind Power Mastery Training starts in 5 Days… and the best part is that I’ll be sharing specific tools and techniques that not only help you destroy limiting beliefs, but also install positive new empowering beliefs so you can take life fully on.
Here’s the link: Mind Power Mastery
I Don’t Have Time
Now you’re probably thinking, “this sounds great, but I’m too busy to start a new training. I don’t have the time.”
That’s a valid point. I anticipated this might be a problem so I arranged for you to get access to a recording of each LIVE training.
That way you can:
- play, rewind and fast forward at a later time to gather insights and new wisdom
- use the tools and techniques in this training from the privacy of your own home so you can learn at your own pace
- create ongoing breakthroughs for the rest of your life
And since this specific training works with your subconscious mind, you’ll be saving plenty of time and getting results much faster and easier than you ever have before.
Group Training Benefits
I’ve done a lot of group training as a participant. I can tell you from my own personal experience that group
training gives you an opportunity to:
- Gather new knowledge, wisdom and feedback from other aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners
- Share, contribute and make a difference with others in the group.
- Gain new results in a dynamic group where accountability is higher and people naturally take bigger action
- Network, build long lasting friendships and have a lot more fun :)
If you think group training is the way to go, then make sure you register here: Mind Power Mastery
Steve
P.S. Time is ticking and registration for my group training closes on Monday, July 7, 2010 @ Midnight (Eastern Standard Time) Click here to read more…
May
28
Does Raising Self Esteem Improve Your Quality of Life?
May 28, 2010 | 5 Comments
It absolutely does. There are no two ways about it. Your quality of life is driven by your choices and your self esteem or self image directly affects what you choose.
Think about it. What defines a good quality of life?
Is it having stuff? Is it what you do? Are these things important?
Not really. I know a lot of people who thought that having a bigger house, a better car and even having a babe would make them happier. But then they realized the god-awful truth. Having more or better stuff doesn’t increase your quality of life. In some cases it even hinders it.
For me, it’s real simple. A good quality of life comes down to one word: freedom. If you’re free, then your quality of life increases exponentially.
Create Real Freedom
Freedom is the freedom to choose your thoughts, choose your friends and choose your career; it’s choosing the type of cake you want on your birthday or choosing the car you want to drive. It’s choosing the lifestyle you want to live.
If you’re not actively making these choices, then you’re not free. The happiest people I know are choosing freely. They go after what they want and they are happy because they are doing what they love. That’s real freedom.
If you don’t choose then someone else might choose for you. That seems to be the default way most people operate. There is no “have to” or “should do” here. It’s all I-WANT-TO.
But most people operate from a different place. They say,
- “I have to be successful”
- “I have to be a professional speaker”
- “I have to date this girl”
- “I have to get this job”
- “I have to have that car.”
- “I have to go to work”
- “I have to get this so I can do that.”
That’s not real freedom. Anytime you operate from a “have-to” or a “should-do” you create resistance. And this resistance leads to struggle, frustration and in some cases anger and resentment. Then you wonder why you’re so upset at the world.
Stop doing what you “have-to” do and start doing what you really want to do. Make a choice. That’s real freedom.
It doesn’t matter who you are, you’ve always got a choice. Knowing that at any moment you can choose who you want to BE. And by choosing who you want to be you create real freedom.
So you can plainly see that freedom is the key to living a good quality of life. As your ability to choose freely becomes more important than what you “have-to” or “should-do,” your quality of life increases too!
Improve Your Self Esteem and Your Life Improves Click here to read more…
May
19
Client Interview – Belle Badell
May 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment
This is an interview with a client of mine. Belle and I have worked together for 8 weeks. During this time Belle has been very diligent in applying the techniques and tools I’ve shared with her to create change quickly.
A few things you might not know about Belle:
- She is a teacher in the traditional school system and has been a teacher for the past 24 years
- She is sick and tired of working in a job that won’t bring her any freedom and wants to pursue her passion for dance
- She has been dancing part-time for about 9 years
Belle and I have been working together for a relatively short period of time and here are some of her accomplishments:
- Completed 5 dance recitals in less than 5 weeks
- Attracted two new mentors to assist her with her business
- Created one of her very own first choreographed dance recitals
- Become a magnet to new opportunities and projects
You can learn more about Belle here: www.salsa4u.net
In this interview I ask Belle to share what she has been doing to attract so much success in such a short period of time. You can watch our interview here:
This interview is about 20 minutes so make sure you grab a coffee, a tea (or even a beer depending on what time it is…. ) and enjoy this insightful video.
May
10
How to Get Unstuck
May 10, 2010 | 2 Comments
If people just started learning how to use their brain a little more differently they’d learn how to get unstuck; they’d learn how to be happier and have a lot more fun.
That question “why” never, ever solves a problem. People use it all the time to solve problems and the only thing it does is keep them stuck… really stuck – and here’s why:
Let’s say you went to the mechanic to get your brakes checked. After the inspection the mechanic comes back and tells you that your break lines are damaged. That’s why your brakes don’t work as well as they could be working. He’s telling you why your brakes don’t work – but knowing why never, EVER helps you solve the problem of getting your brakes fixed.
But people insist on knowing why their life is not working; why their boyfriend dumped them and why they lost their job. They somehow think that by putting all their energy and attention on why it happened will change things – and it never does. Knowing why you have a problem never solves the problem.
The solution: Stop putting so much attention and focus on that question “why” and start focusing on a new set of questions; higher level questions that get you out of that problematic state and into a more resourceful solution state. Start asking yourself:
- What’s the best way to handle this so that I come out a winner?
- What’s the most creative way to solve this issue?
- How can I use this problem to my benefit?
- How can this problem make me a better person?
Get into the habit of asking better questions and stay focused. Better questions get you into a better-feeling state so that you can come up with better solutions and create a better life.
Mar
29
Do You Believe What You See or Do You See What You Believe?
March 29, 2010 | 3 Comments
I feel like Alice in Wonderland sometimes. The reason I say that is because I don’t always believe what I see – but I do see what I believe. A bit confusing at first, but realize that your beliefs always precede your reality. You can only see and experience what you believe.
If you don’t see it, then it’s what I call a blind spot (also known as a scotoma). We normally get blind spots:
- from limiting beliefs that don’t support us on the journey towards our goals
- in our ability to see character traits in ourselves that others see as obvious
- in our ability to perceive solutions to a problem when we’re in an unresourceful or negative state
What did you think of the video? Do You Believe What You See or Do You See What You Believe? Click here to read more…
Mar
22
Are Your Thoughts Negative or Positive?
March 22, 2010 | 4 Comments
It’s crazy if you think of it. The human mind can think faster than most of us can read. Most of the time we don’t even know what we’re thinking. Our mind works way too quickly for us to keep track.
Some people will tell you that they’re really positive, but they always feel like crap.
Is that positive thinking? I don’t think so.
What about you? Are your thoughts negative or positive? How can you tell?
Mar
17
WARNING: Don’t even think of Filling the Void Until You…
March 17, 2010 | 1 Comment
I remember working as an engineer. I had just graduated from University, started working and thought, “this isn’t any fun,” because it wasn’t. It was work. Not fun. But I assumed that having a job and making money would make me happy.
Boy, was I wrong.
Even though I worked as an engineer for seven years and made good money, all that time I knew that something was missing…
…but what?
Filling the Void
When you want something – a job that you love, a successful business, a new car – it doesn’t matter what it is – you expect to DO certain things in order to HAVE what you want.
DOING comes before HAVING.
Makes sense, right?
Here are a few examples:
- you take action and prepare a killer resume (DOING) so that you can have a job that you love
- you take action and create an excellent business plan (DOING) so that you can have a flourishing and prosperous business
- you take action and go to several car dealerships (DOING) so that you can have the perfect car
Nothing too shocking about that. It takes action to get what you want.
What happens for some people is that they take action perfectly – and some of them even get what they want, but still find that they’re unhappy.
Why?
Be-Do-Have Paradigm
There is this paradigm that’s called the BE-DO-HAVE paradigm.
Maybe you’ve heard of it.
This is how it works. If you want to HAVE something, you must DO something first. Doing comes before having as I mentioned earlier.
That’s obvious, but here’s what you may not have known.
It’s that BEING always precedes DOING. That means you must first be a certain way before you ever do what’s needed so that you can have what you want.
BE-DO-HAVE
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Mar
3
Your Mind Can Bend Reality (and I Can Prove It)
March 3, 2010 | 207 Comments
This little experiment will only take you less than 30 seconds and it will demonstrate to you how your mind can bend reality. This experiment came to me as an insight on my vacation in Alberta, Canada last September. Watch the video to get all the details and then leave your thoughts below.
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