In Pursuit of Wealth

A New Year, A New Season. Are You Ready For New Tomorrows

Recently the economy has taken a tole on the lives of thousands if not millions of people.  Many were not prepared for the changes that occurred and continue to occur. Are you one of those people? 

Individuals have lost sight of the future and seem to remain in the past or even the present. Why is this so?  It is because they have not recognized that much of our lives comes in seasons.  They have not recognized that the season is over. But just because something is over does not mean that it was or is a failure. It is not a failure but the end of a temporary provision and an opportunity to reposition yourself for the future.

It is often the habit of being too proud or too stubborn that blocks this realization.  Most people try to make a temporary provision permanent. When in fact the end of a season gets you into position to receive.  This is similar to the pruning process which is a process that promotes growth.  Old things are cut away so there is room for the new.  

Just because things worked last year does not mean they will work forever. A small adjustment can make a major improvement. Change is inevitable and the most difficult thing we will face.  We get stuck in the comfortable and familiar instead of moving forward at the change of the season. When the provisions begin to cease…move forward and look for new opportunities, a new season.  Enjoy the season you are in but be open to the change.

Consistantly evaluate your friendships and relationships.  If you continue to hold onto friendships that are not working and are wrong, the right friends will not come in.

Everyone is not supposed to be in our lives forever.  Appreciate the people who helped but recognized when their part is over.  Let go of the old before you will receive the new.  

It does not have to be a new year to create a new tomorrow. Stay open and pay attention to what is working in the now and not the past.  When that begins to falter and a new season is coming,  just remember that a minor adjustment can make a major difference.  Every provision is not supposed to last forever.  Most are temporary and subject to Change.

Untold Millions Of Americans Appear Prosperous But Are Technically Bankrupt

The fact that millions of Americans are broke has little to do with the failed economy in many cases.  The national norm is to spend as much as you can and then as much as your credit cards will allow. When people get a raise, the majority of the time it helps to pay down some of the credit card debit so they can spend more or the excess is spent before it gets to a bank account to use as a payment.  The more we make the more we spend.  But it is true that the extent in which you save and handle money can be an indicator as to how serious people are or are not about their lives and their success.

If you take a good look around, a society that does not save or invest for the future does not believe that it has a future. So why not get it all now while we can.  Live for the day, eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow we shall all die anyway.  Problem is we all do not die tomorrow so we wake up with the results and are severly in debt.  While in much of the industrial world, they are building up savings accounts, we in the United States are building up our credit card accounts.  Or at least till recently.  Many, many Americans have lost their credit and their accounts have gone belly up because without some sort of savings there was no resources for that rainy day. Sound familiar?

As a nation we need to get back to the fundamentals of handling money.  We must think of accumulating and managing our money as a process and not an event.  Sacrifice and saving are two essential elements for peace of mind and long term success. We must learn to implement delaying immediate gratification for greater tomorrow.  When you set aside a small protion of your income regularly the first thing that you realize is that you do not miss it.  The second thing is that people with money tend to attract more from other sources. With a little preparation, a large number of Americans could have avoided the downfall of the economy and been able to maintain their lifestyle until the nation got back on its feet again.

Abundance Does Not Always Come The Easy Way

It is quite apparent that the economy is playing havic on a huge number of people.  it also is being said that we will be facing these types of financial crisises for a few years to come.  But sometimes in the face of disaster comes blessing and abundance of some kind to replace what once seemed a somewhat hopeless situation.

This happened to me in the not so distant past.  If you have been following me at all you will see that I have been away from my computer for some time and I am excited to be back on track online, at least for now. I have been assisting at various financial and personal development events helping other people make life changing decisions to take their businesses and their lives to the next level.  This type of change is not only necessary but imperative to steer through the tough economy many individuals face.

During this absence, I experience a bit of crisis of my own as well when I learned while in New York that my home in Las Vegas was flooded and the damage was extensive.  Not only was there not ample homeowners insurance to cover the damage which I was unaware of, but the woman who was responsible for the accidental flooding had no homeowners insurance and is refusing to provide any reasonable restitution. Now that could raise the hair on the back of your neck for sure.

With dilegence though, I was able to secure some funds to begin repairs and restoration of my home.  The interesting thing that I would like to share is that I was looking into replacing old carpet upstairs and change my kitchen cabinets sometime in the future to create an environment of abundance and newness.  But, I was not planning on replacing ceilings, walls and basebords, etc in the process.  The amazing point is that through this disaster the very things that I was believing the Universe for in creating a better lifestyle is in fact coming to fullfillment.  Not exactly the way I had planned but then again a very important lesson was learned. 

So do not give up on your dreams and plans for your future and continue believing that you too can live an abundant life.  Always look for the positive in even the most negative of situations.  Giving up will only take you to a dead end.  As much as it has been difficult and inconvenient for the past three months to live in my home the way it was, I am already enjoying the opportunity to receive the very things I believed for...be manifested even in times like these when the economy is at an extreme low.  The Law of Attraction is just that....like attracts like and with a positve outlook and attitude in a negative situation, who knows how far open that door of opportunity will swing.

Sometimes You Have To Be Able To Recieve

Last week I was working at Enlightened Warrior Training Camp in New York.  Everytime I work one of these camps I get strengthened and reminded of the ways of a warrior.  One of those ways is that I am bigger than any obstacle.  Well while I was in the final days of camp and the changing of many lives I received a phone call that my home was seriously damaged by water.  In pursueing the the explaination I learned that my friend who was watching over my animals left the water running in my master bathroom for several hours at full force damaging the upstairs but more so the downstairs as the water ran throughout the walls and ceilings. 

Now the first thing said to me as people began to hear of the disaster was "Are you mad at her" and my answer is no.  Her intentions were good and fortunately things are replaceable and real friends are not.  However the news that came to me as I landed back in Las Vegas to start putting a wet life back together was that the insurance company was not covering the damages and I would have to foot this project on my own.  There are legitimate reasons that the coverage is minimal but I now have to remember that I am not only a Warrior but I am a Wizard as well. I will stay calm and centered regardless of anything. 

Through all of my training I have taught and learned one thing...and that is if you do not ask you will not receive.  And at times you must be a receiver as well as a giver.  So I chose to ask for assistance from my internet friends, affiliates, associates, readers, purchasers, Tweeters and everyone who has been even a small part of my life.  I watched as a nation and many businesses gave to rebuild the lives of thousands who lost their homes in Haiti, Louisiana, and several other location devastated by disasters.  And I gave to countless causes to assist in those restorations never dreaming that someday I would remotely experience what they did.  Fortunately many of my furnishings were spared but the structural damage is extensive. 

From my heart I now ask for any donation from the thousands that I have been in touch with for the past several years to help me put back together this place that I call home and welcome all that choose to visit. Every dollar matters. And the appreciation is beyond a simple Thank You.

Another way you can assist is to get your own one year Success Journal or your one month Success Journal and remember that in appreaciation of your support I also give 10% of those purchases to others in need but predominantly animal and childrens charities. It is in giving that we are truely blessed.

 

Some People Think That Success Is A Matter Of Luck Or Chance

People who complain about their life not changing are not really doing anything.  It is inherent that once you get involved with personal development You don't just stop.  It is a growing process.  There are tons of books, CD's, courses, articles and people available to those who are serious that anyone can learn, improve and grow from.  The more you learn the more you become a different person.  So when you meet people higher up the success ladder, you are not looking up to them as before, you are now more of an equal to them and their success.

When you continually feed yourself with new information and practice what you have learned, you can't help but become more successful and happier.  Learning happens in levels or pleateaus. At first you have a big swing or jump upward then you come back down and this is where you will plateau.  Then you will have another big jump upward and back down again in your learning process.  But each time you come back down the plateau is a little higher than the one before.  However it is on the plateaus that most people get discouraged, loose heart and quit.

The plateau is a normal part of the learning process.  This is where you have time stop digest and practice what you learned. It is here where you have to have the confidence that you are still moving forward toward the next information explosion.  Here is where you have to have faith that the seeds that have been planted are germinating and will soon break ground and grow.

Luck is not luck, it is probabilities unlike chance.  Most people confuse luck with chance.  But chance is like gambling and you have no control over what the outcome will be. Luck is probabilities which is something that you do have some control over.  If you set clear goals then your probabilities are much higher. If you learn more then your probabilities for success are much higher.  So luck is not really luck like some people think.  And it is not luck but what you do that will lead you to success.

An Awesome Event Learning That Wealth Can Be Empty Without Your Health

Yes, it is true that you can be quite wealthy however if your health is lacking or failing, chances are that you are not enjoying the wealth that you have created. 

I had the opportunity to be a part of Extreme Health, a Peak Potentials Training course last week and was amazed at what I learned about getting healthy, staying healthy and how to possibly or even probably avoid the aging process.  There were a variety of presenters and vendors to educate and allow you to experience the products that they had available to boost your health. Some of the speaker included Don Tolman, Dr Brian Alman, David Wolfe, John Gray and a variety of others that gave insight on diet and foods that increase your health.  

I was amazed at the different type of exercise that a person can do depending on their ability to get into shape as well.  Those speakers included David Hall, JJ Virgin and Thomas Tadlock who each brought insight to exercise and the benefits of different types to suit the individual.

 Mark Romero was one of our speakers who introduced the beauty of healing with music.  As he played he explained the benefits that music has in the healing process.  An outstanding completion for a long and information filled day. 

 Eve Michaels was also there but not as an image consultant but presented on anti-aging and the value of taking care of your skin.

T Harv Eker was present to introduce the inaugural Ultimate Internet Boot Camp for those wishing to create online businesses to create fun free time in their lives that would contribute to overall health.  A great reminder that without fun and enjoyment in your life what wealth do you really have.  So what does wealth really mean to you or is it just money. You choose but above all...take care of your health.

You Can Think Your Way to Becoming Rich and Successful

When setting your course to financial success, there is one thing that must take place in the beginning of your journey. The way you think about yourself, your lifestyle and the way you handle money and opportunity will be different if you want to change the way you are your life will look in the future. So what does this really mean, to think your way to becoming successful and rich?

The rich consider money a tool to use to gain leverage for increase. This means that money is not a bad thing to have and is not the cause of your frustration. Lack of money could create issues but money in itself is not bad, This is why the rich keep getting richer. They utilize what they have available and watch their finances grow. The moment you place negative energy in the equation is the moment you will begin to see negative results.

Keep an open mind about various opportunities that come your way. Just because someone else said it did not work for them does not mean it does not work. When something does come your way, do not consider it too good to be true. Do your research and learn what you can abut the opportunity before making any decisions. Educated decisions are always more profitable and without some kind of risk you can bet that the potential for growth could be limited.

Believe that you can succeed in whatever project or opportunity that you choose to become involved in. The rich are not any "better" you you think you are. They just believe they can and go for it. They don't say they will try it and give up if it doesn't give instant results. They understand the value of time and do the job. "What if" in not in their vocabulary not is "If Only". If there is not success in a reasonable length of time, the rich will ask what they need to change and do differently to create the result and success they are looking for.

When your thinking begins to take on these changes you can literally thing your way to becoming successful and rich. All of these aspects create a positive atmosphere for success to grow. Like a magnet, abundance will show up and your life along with the lives of your loved ones will change. The goals and dreams that you have will come to completion. When this happens, one at a time, the lifestyle you only thought was a myth becomes a reality with the freedom to choose.

Goals Are Your Milestones On Your Journey To Success

Goals can be the difference between getting to where you want to go in life of not. In order to truely set effective goals you need to know a little bit about what setting a goal can mean to you. You can learn the little things that are of importance of goal setting and the effects on your life. You too can set goals that can and will send you down your road to success in whatever it is you wish to achieve.

Many people do not understand the value in setting goals. No matter what it is that you wish to achieve, setting goals is an essential mapping system to success. What is it that you would like to accomplish in the next week, next month, next year? Each step of the time table will require a desired outcome. Do not make the mistake of confusing goals with outcomes. A goal is the step taken to get to what actually happens which is the outcome. Remember that a goal is a standard that you set for yourself.

There are small steps you can take to reach your goals called sub-goals. These smaller steps help to complete the larger picture. With each success in taking the smaller step, you must reward yourself and those successes each time they are achieved. Each little reward will encourage you to continue on and ultimately reach the main goal.

You want to make sure that the goals you are setting are achievable for you. Take into consideration your intent, your effort, and any resources of time, energy and money necessary to accomplish the goal or goals being set. Determine what is your motivation for setting your goal. This motivation is your desire to be successful and overcome any obstacles that you may encounter. Make sure you are not trying to live up to the expectations of anyone else.

Another key to achieving the goals you set is to stay on course. Many times a person can wander because they may be afraid that they will not reach them. Your goals should be specific and in writing. This way it is more difficult to lose track of where you are going. By setting the sub-goals, better known as short term goals, you will be more able to stay the course. An outstanding way to keep track of your progress is write down your successes and celebrate them 30 Days at a time using a journal. The value of a journal is unmeasurable when it comes to acheiving our goals.

A most important step at this point is to make a plan of action. How are you going to get to where you want to go? Do not wait for tomorrow to get going on your journey to success. Don't give up when you hit a bump in the road and believe me there will be bumps. Remember that practice makes perfect so be proud of what you did right. Success in anything does not just happen, it is a process by which we grow along the way. Goals are your road map for the journey. If you are going to dream, Dream BIG and then Go For It, one goal at a time!

How to Achieve Financial Success by Learning the Secret of Making Destiny Altering Decisions

People make literally hundreds or even thousands of decisions everyday. But there are only a handful of what are called DAD Destiny Altering Decisions. These are decisions that will cause you to go one or the other when you reach a fork in the road that changed your life. Sometimes it is a decision to spend the rest of your life doing something that you are not passionate about. There are a four things you must do to when making Destiny Altering Decisions (DAD)

Set a clear intention

Discover Your Purpose

Make a plan

Learn to trust the Universe, let go of whatever you are holding on to.

To do the you need to take a day off work, take a legal pad, and design the perfect career for you. Be patient because it may take some time for those images to come to you. What are you good at? What do you not like? Have a plan even though it may be crude in the beginning.

Take a leap of faith. Trust the Universe. We are all connected and all the answers you will need are found in the Universe. If you move toward what you believe your purpose to be the universe will move with you and get you where you want to go.

Positive attracts positive. How do you know if you know something....if you are not living it then you don't truly know it. When you are living it then you know. So pursue everything with a beginners mind no matter how much you already know. Always be growing. Once you break free of the gravitation pull of need and get more into the area of abundance you can then reach out and really discover who you are, continue to learn and grow.

Community Supported Enterprise Is A Creative Way Of Financing And Rewarding Consumers

There is no question that the enomony has been struggling and not only have people lost jobs but some have lost their entire business as well.  So it is amazing that when faced with the possible risk of rejection from the bank for funds to create a new business, this man, Gio, went a step further to create a way to not only finance the vision that he has but to offer a win win situation for those that chose to join him in that committment to succeed. 

 

This is a community supported enterprise which is a creative way of financing that rewards the consumer instead of large banks. It is an insider membership to Bottega Nora.  Gio has come up with a program that can help him finance the opening of Bottega Nora a wine boutique.  Instead of paying banks or investors enormous amounts of interest, he  can pass on the savings to the people that get in on the ground floor and make the opening possible.

 

     

 

Other businesses such as Costco, Sam's Club, and a few others have done the same but on a much bigger level and are still thriving businesses.  Many internet entrepreneurs have also created membeship programs to not only provide a service to there followers but to create a stream of income so they too can continue business on the internet.  

 

Once you have visited Bottega Nora and determine whether you would like to participate, you will find my picture as one of the people who believe in this vision on the enrollment page.  You can join me, Bonnie Holscher,  with confidence and click on that picture to not only enroll but to assist Gio in reaching his membership goal for a March 2010 Grand Opening.  One of the true tests of leadership is to give back and seeing this dream and vision manifest and the fact that I like fine wine is the reason I chose to share Gio's dream with you.