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.

There Is a Difference between being a Supervisor and Excellent Leadership

It is very surprising that many individuals believe that just because they are in a supervisor position that they are a good leader.  Unfortunately this is not the case more often than not. There is a huge difference between being a good or excellent leader and supervising a group of people and not all supervisors possess the qualities of a good leader.

A good leader is considerate. He or she  realizes that without the others on the team there is no need for a leader

A good leader is also a good follower.  Not all leadership is at the front of the line.

A good leader is fair to the circumstance and the individuals involved.

A good leader know how to give, take and evaluate feedback.

A good leader can make adjustments. He or she is adaptable and does not claim to know it all. 

A good leader communicates in a manner that is understood by others and redirects when necessary when communication is hindered.

A good leader know when and when not to delegate.

The way in which a good leader implements these qualities comes with a certain amount of discipline.  This is something that many supervisors do not possess.  They not only do not display the qualities but they themselves do not own the discipline necessary to lead others to victory so they become know as sheep herders.  Do you know which you are.....Just a supervisor calling the shots or an excellent leader?

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.

Key Principles To Prepare For And Create Success In Tough Economic Times

It is an age old myth that success and the money that can go with it sometimes is a glorious happening and does so over night. Unfortunately most overnight successes took many years to build and create. But every one of them followed the same basic principles.

The very first thing that happen was each one had a Big Vision. Without a vision there is no beginning, no starting point and no foundation from which success can be built.

Always remember that all success happens one step at a time. Just like walking it takes one foot in front of the other. For each new step the previous one must be completed.

Everything that grows goes through a process of growth before it reaches maturity. Plants, animals humans and yes, success does too. In its infant stage is where the most processing happens and if not allowed to do so it can be stunted or even die.

When things do not go right during the growing process then the important concept is to correct and continue. Make the necessary adjustments and take the next step. You can always finds ways to improve something that took a wrong turn. Even a spaceship going to the moon does not get there on a straight shot. It is always correcting the course and continuing.

Always be asking yourself "What's the next step?" When you look ahead at what your next move is going to be, your can make sure that what you are doing now is going to get you there. It is amazing how many people just cruise along and figure they will know what is next when they get there. The problem is that if you don't look ahead you do not have a clear look at where you are going and may not get there at all.

Whatever it is that you are doing to become successful a key concept to remember is that it doesn't have to be perfect to work. There are no points for style or flare. The main objective is to get the job done. And sometimes it is not pretty in the process. But the process is necessary to establish the end product whatever that may look like of be.

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.

Hold Onto Your Dreams And You Will Live Them In Your Future

You have heard this a hundred times before, if you have heard it once, "Never Abort your dreams!"  In recent months and the past couple of years many have given up on the things they jonce dreamed about.  but deep inside there is still a little flame of hope that those ddreams may someday be a reality.  All I can say to you is "Fan the Flame".  You once had a vision, get your vision back. 

One way you can insure this to manifest is to say Thank You to what ever it is that you once dreamed about and say "It is done". The job I wanted is mine, the debt I now have is gone, the home I wanted, I live in and so on!  Because the place that you can and will lose your battle is in your own mind.  Things may be set back because of some failures or disappointments but the seed is already planted and waiting to grow.  It may take a little while but do not stop watering the seed.  People will try to talk you out of holding on to that which you had dream about but don't let them. They are dream stealers and will only bring you down below where you already may be feeling that you are.

It is not wise to be careless toward the future because it is easy on the Fridays of your life to begin to think negative. Your thoughts are energy and should you choose to keep dreaming you will see those dreams come to pass in their own time.  Just keep being the best person you can be of excellence, because only you can be the best you.  Find ways to improve on yourself, reach a little higher or farther each time you reach.   Just remember that Sunday is right around the corner and that Sunday is yours.

What Does Personal Development Really Mean?

In the area of personal development many of us get discouraged. We are searching for answers and direction to obtain the changes we desire to make our lives happier. How can you be the best you that you can be? When we talk about Personal Development several things come to mind. For some this can mean many different things. For instances some:

o To get a better job

o Make improvements in a relationship

o Learn how to set and keep goals.

o Learn how to manage their time and be efficient

o Change their physical appearance

o Create a better financial platform

And the list can go on. Regardless of the reason most of us are looking for ways to improve our lives and be happier. However most of us don't get what we want because we don't know exactly what it is that we want. Most of us fail because we never begin. Most of us need to change the way we see ourselves. Some of us just need a little boost of confidence.

A good self image is a constant and continuous journey. All of us have quality personal assets. We are just unsure of what they are so they need to be discovered. Some of them us are unaware of how to use them. There are countless ways to achieve the discovery of those qualities.

Listening to audio messages, sometimes several times, is helpful and can prove to be quite educational. If you do not reinforce the information you receive, the chances are likely that you will not act upon it. Remember intending to do something does not mean it will ever get done. We must actively participate in the process of developing those qualities we have.

Another thing that can be done is to read books. There are a large number of books on the market for self help and self improvement. Personal development involves self growth as well. There is one book in particular that can give you a mountain of insight and help you to find lessons to achieve the success you desire in your personal development. This is just an incredible book with excerpts from some of the leading success speakers who share valuable information to help you on your road to improvements for your life. Your life is worth investing in so do what I did and take a step to a fuller and happier future.

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.