Have you ever seen someone take or not take advice depending on the age of the person giving it?
Why would or wouldn't someone take advice from a person just because of their age? I don't know but here are some ideas.
Too young
· not enough experience
· a lack of knowledge
· lacking in stature
Too old
· weak
· senile
I'm sure there are more reasons, but I think one of the biggest is that the person presented with the advice may feel a tug at their pride.
No matter what your age may be, someone will think you are either too young or old to do something. Don’t let others decide for you whether or not you are capable of accomplishing something based simply on how old you are. Other people may discourage you from doing what you want, but you need to make a decision for yourself. That way, whatever they think is their opinion and not yours.
During your life, you are bound to come across people who will restrict you or others because of your age. Prepare yourself so you are adequate enough in certain topics that you cannot be limited.
"Never suffer youth to be an excuse for inadequacy, nor age and fame to be an excuse for indolence."
Benjamin Haydon
Remember that your age doesn’t decide who or what you can be, you do.
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-B.S.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
A Different Addiction
The addiction I'm writing about today doesn't have anything to do with exercise, food, drugs, alcohol, or sex. It's not about an addiction to a game, work, the internet, shopping or a person.
What else is there?
If you do any kind of research you will rarely, if ever, find this listed with many other addictions.
Have you guessed what it is yet?
It's an addiction to having STUFF.
This is different than shopping (though it may be related). There is a "high" that comes during the actual action for those who are shopping-addicts.
I'm talking about having things. The addiction to material goods is so prevalent that people don't even consider it an addiction- it's "human nature" to want and want and never be satisfied with our possessions. It's insatiable. We always want bigger, better, faster and newer- even if we just got the same item the week before.
I was shocked when I learned in my basic Economics class that it is basically the study of how society deals with it's limited resources and unlimited wants. I was surprised because I've tried to eliminate the scarcity mentality from my being. I thought, (with some pride to myself) "I don't have unlimited wants, I'm happy with my life the way it is." However the more I pondered it, the more I realized that this is an addiction that plagues almost everybody, including myself!
So what do we do about it?
After doing some thinking, here are a few things I've thought of. I hope you will think of more if it's important to you.
1- Admit to yourself that you have an addiction to things (there may be some of you that don't have this problem at all. To you I say, "Kudos!")
2- When you think you "need" something, identify whether it's really a need or a want.
3- When you go into a store, look at everything as just a bunch of stuff that potentially can tie you down more than it can free you.
4- See yourself as complete without a particular item.
I'm not saying that possessions are a bad thing in and of themselves. It's the supposed need for them that is damaging.
We need to feel complete without them.
visit us at http://www.thegoldengooseproject.com/
For health products please contact us at contact@thegoldengooseproject.com
What else is there?
If you do any kind of research you will rarely, if ever, find this listed with many other addictions.
Have you guessed what it is yet?
It's an addiction to having STUFF.
This is different than shopping (though it may be related). There is a "high" that comes during the actual action for those who are shopping-addicts.
I'm talking about having things. The addiction to material goods is so prevalent that people don't even consider it an addiction- it's "human nature" to want and want and never be satisfied with our possessions. It's insatiable. We always want bigger, better, faster and newer- even if we just got the same item the week before.
I was shocked when I learned in my basic Economics class that it is basically the study of how society deals with it's limited resources and unlimited wants. I was surprised because I've tried to eliminate the scarcity mentality from my being. I thought, (with some pride to myself) "I don't have unlimited wants, I'm happy with my life the way it is." However the more I pondered it, the more I realized that this is an addiction that plagues almost everybody, including myself!
So what do we do about it?
After doing some thinking, here are a few things I've thought of. I hope you will think of more if it's important to you.
1- Admit to yourself that you have an addiction to things (there may be some of you that don't have this problem at all. To you I say, "Kudos!")
2- When you think you "need" something, identify whether it's really a need or a want.
3- When you go into a store, look at everything as just a bunch of stuff that potentially can tie you down more than it can free you.
4- See yourself as complete without a particular item.
I'm not saying that possessions are a bad thing in and of themselves. It's the supposed need for them that is damaging.
We need to feel complete without them.
visit us at http://www.thegoldengooseproject.com/
For health products please contact us at contact@thegoldengooseproject.com
12 Points to Happiness
Today I’m going to cheat and give you something that came from someone else’s brain. It’s a little bit longer than my normal articles, but well worth the read. Enjoy!
12 Points to Perpetual Happiness
1. Understand that being happy is an emotional decision. Just as anger, comma, pride and repentance are emotional decisions. Decide now that you will work at being happy more often. You are either the master of your destiny or a slave to you fate. only you can choose how you'll react to a situation. Choose well.
2. Always associate with people who will lift you up. There are people everywhere who will tell you how bad things are and how you'll never amount to anything. These people are really talking about themselves. You should find better company.
3. Meet everybody on friendly terms. Each new person could be your next best friend, or the person who will pull you out of a ditch in half an hour. Treat them as such.
4. You become what you think about and tell yourself all day. Safeguard your thoughts, and when you talk to yourself, say positive things.
5. Keep yourself too busy to mope around. Sitting around with I, Me, Mine and Myself (your four worst friends) and bemoaning your existance will get you nowhere. Keep your day full of people and projects and family and correspondence. Advance every day in the direction of your goals.
6. Be involved in big projects. To help you organize yourself, and your time. I'm continually amazed at how much more I can get done (in my spare time) when I work 75 hours a week than when I work 20.
7. Cultivate humor always, but cynicism never. Laughing at yourself and chuckling at the humor in your situation keeps you from taking yourself too seriously and wanting to strangle somebody. Picking on other people doesn't lift them up, and it doesn't help you up either.
8. Read 15 minutes' worth of inspirational material before noon every day. This not only lifts your spirit and makes the path before you, but also gives you something good to talk about.
9. Memorize words of upbeat songs and inspirational quotes. Keep these on hand when you have nothing else to think about.
10. Opinions change- facts remain the same. Learn to seperate opinion from fact and don't get caught up in everybody's opinion, even your own. Especially, don't live your life based on what other people might think about you.
11. Don't worry about things you have no control over. Learn to solve problems quickly. Learn to anticipate, work through, or avoid the things (problems) you can't solve. Plan ahead and don't forget to make a "Plan B."
12. Keep your faith in God and in the Big Picture. Even though you can't see all the curves in the road ahead, be confident that things will straighten themselves out (with your help) eventually. If you are doing your part you can have every expectation that God will do his part.
By R. Dale Jeffery
visit us at www.thegoldengooseproject.com
- K.C.
12 Points to Perpetual Happiness
1. Understand that being happy is an emotional decision. Just as anger, comma, pride and repentance are emotional decisions. Decide now that you will work at being happy more often. You are either the master of your destiny or a slave to you fate. only you can choose how you'll react to a situation. Choose well.
2. Always associate with people who will lift you up. There are people everywhere who will tell you how bad things are and how you'll never amount to anything. These people are really talking about themselves. You should find better company.
3. Meet everybody on friendly terms. Each new person could be your next best friend, or the person who will pull you out of a ditch in half an hour. Treat them as such.
4. You become what you think about and tell yourself all day. Safeguard your thoughts, and when you talk to yourself, say positive things.
5. Keep yourself too busy to mope around. Sitting around with I, Me, Mine and Myself (your four worst friends) and bemoaning your existance will get you nowhere. Keep your day full of people and projects and family and correspondence. Advance every day in the direction of your goals.
6. Be involved in big projects. To help you organize yourself, and your time. I'm continually amazed at how much more I can get done (in my spare time) when I work 75 hours a week than when I work 20.
7. Cultivate humor always, but cynicism never. Laughing at yourself and chuckling at the humor in your situation keeps you from taking yourself too seriously and wanting to strangle somebody. Picking on other people doesn't lift them up, and it doesn't help you up either.
8. Read 15 minutes' worth of inspirational material before noon every day. This not only lifts your spirit and makes the path before you, but also gives you something good to talk about.
9. Memorize words of upbeat songs and inspirational quotes. Keep these on hand when you have nothing else to think about.
10. Opinions change- facts remain the same. Learn to seperate opinion from fact and don't get caught up in everybody's opinion, even your own. Especially, don't live your life based on what other people might think about you.
11. Don't worry about things you have no control over. Learn to solve problems quickly. Learn to anticipate, work through, or avoid the things (problems) you can't solve. Plan ahead and don't forget to make a "Plan B."
12. Keep your faith in God and in the Big Picture. Even though you can't see all the curves in the road ahead, be confident that things will straighten themselves out (with your help) eventually. If you are doing your part you can have every expectation that God will do his part.
By R. Dale Jeffery
visit us at www.thegoldengooseproject.com
- K.C.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Leadership In Your Business
I am sure you have had a lot of ‘bosses’. Take a second to remember them… Which one did you like? Which one did you dread? How did they make you feel? What did they do that made you feel valued or underappreciated? What actions did they take each day to make the company better? What was their energy like? Did they smile? Were they fun to be around? Where they grumpy and always undervaluing people?...
There are many things to remember about bosses. One of the best ways to create the proper leadership in your business you want is to look to ‘Great Mentors’ and ‘Never Repeat Mentors’.
Let’s talk about the ‘Never Repeat Mentors’ first. These are the bosses, advisors, teachers, etc. you have had throughout your life that you NEVER want to be like. Think of their actions as ‘warning signs’ of what you don’t want to repeat. Sometimes having a ‘bad example’ is a GOOD thing! It gives you something to compare to, to remember, and to determine you won’t be like. Evaluate this about the ‘Never Repeat Mentors’:
What was their face like day in and day out?
How did they walk?
What did they read about?
How did they talk?
What were the common phrases they used?
What were their habits of communication?
I am sure you can think of a lot more questions – just remember to take time and write down the attributes you DON’T want to repeat. In those moments when human nature takes over and all of a sudden you hear your mouth saying something you WROTE DOWN to never repeat, it will be a good check in for you of what YOU are doing to change.
Now let’s get to the good stuff. The ‘Great Mentors’. These are obviously those people who have positively influenced you in your life. Now, here is the interesting thing: I have had some mentors that have been BOTH ‘Great’ and ‘Never Repeat’. I had a teacher that pushed me so hard – I performed amazing things in that class. During the time I HATED it. But at the end of the year I looked at my accomplishments and actually respected how much she pushed me and got me to do. Everyone has good things and weak things to remember – even you J. Here are a few questions to think about:
Who is someone you admire?
How do they act when they see you?
What do they do when they compliment someone?
How do they smile?
What do they concentrate on?
What are the dominant conversations about?
Have fun evaluating YOUR leadership! Determine leadership in your company, family, and other ventures by remembering your mentors.
visit us at www.thegoldengooseproject.com
There are many things to remember about bosses. One of the best ways to create the proper leadership in your business you want is to look to ‘Great Mentors’ and ‘Never Repeat Mentors’.
Let’s talk about the ‘Never Repeat Mentors’ first. These are the bosses, advisors, teachers, etc. you have had throughout your life that you NEVER want to be like. Think of their actions as ‘warning signs’ of what you don’t want to repeat. Sometimes having a ‘bad example’ is a GOOD thing! It gives you something to compare to, to remember, and to determine you won’t be like. Evaluate this about the ‘Never Repeat Mentors’:
What was their face like day in and day out?
How did they walk?
What did they read about?
How did they talk?
What were the common phrases they used?
What were their habits of communication?
I am sure you can think of a lot more questions – just remember to take time and write down the attributes you DON’T want to repeat. In those moments when human nature takes over and all of a sudden you hear your mouth saying something you WROTE DOWN to never repeat, it will be a good check in for you of what YOU are doing to change.
Now let’s get to the good stuff. The ‘Great Mentors’. These are obviously those people who have positively influenced you in your life. Now, here is the interesting thing: I have had some mentors that have been BOTH ‘Great’ and ‘Never Repeat’. I had a teacher that pushed me so hard – I performed amazing things in that class. During the time I HATED it. But at the end of the year I looked at my accomplishments and actually respected how much she pushed me and got me to do. Everyone has good things and weak things to remember – even you J. Here are a few questions to think about:
Who is someone you admire?
How do they act when they see you?
What do they do when they compliment someone?
How do they smile?
What do they concentrate on?
What are the dominant conversations about?
Have fun evaluating YOUR leadership! Determine leadership in your company, family, and other ventures by remembering your mentors.
visit us at www.thegoldengooseproject.com
Emotion of Weight Loss
When I was 17, I developed a stomach condition called "Irritated Bowel Syndrome" (IBS). At the time, I didn't know what caused it. All I knew was that suddenly my digestive system wasn't agreeing too well with most of the foods I was eating. This has lasted for years.
About a year ago, I became interested in meditation and using it to release emotional trauma. I wondered whether or not my intenstinal issues were emotionally based and I was determined to get to the bottom of it.
After repeating my mantra to myself for about 10 minutes, focusing completely on the words I was saying (by the way, my mantra was about having my stomach function normally), I had a memory pop into my head. I remembered that my high school boyfriend used to grab the extra skin around my waist and make fun of my "fat" (at the time I was about 5 foot 4, weighed 115 lbs and exercising for an hour 3 times a week- Fat? Riiiight). He often talked about other girls in school that were teeny-tiny. I started feeling very inferior to those girls. Whenever I looked down, I couldn't see anything but my "protruding" stomach, despising it. Every time I looked in the mirror, I was sending negative, hateful energy to my tummy. The interesting correlation? I dated this guy when I was 17.
Now, I realize that this story isn't directly weight-related. But it HAS given me an understanding of the effect that our emotions can have on our bodies.
When I started selling TaiSlim to people, I was shocked at how many of them would call me a week later saying, "This stuff just doesn't work for me". After talking with them for a few minutes, I discovered that they would skip it with their breakfast meal, or they didn't take it on Tuesday (and Wednesday.....and....Thursday) or they still had a bowl of ice cream every night. When I asked them if they really wanted to lose weight, often they would admit that they realized that they used their weight as a crutch excusing them from doing things they didn't want to do.
I will be the first to admit that I'm not an authority on this topic, but I've found that the following steps can be helpful in overcoming emotional hangups- whether they be related to weight loss, addictions, or whatever-
- Ask yourself if you really want to lose weight. BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF.
- If you find that you're using your weight either as a crutch, a physical protection barrier, a distraction or anything else, take time daily to meditate about it and figure out what it's stemming from.
- Write what you discover about yourself during your meditation sessions in a journal.
- Talk to trusted friends about what you learn.
- Change your lifestyle and be determined to stick with it. Everytime you feel like slacking off, remind yourself that
you are worth the time, effort or money.
Visit us at www.thegoldengooseproject.com
About a year ago, I became interested in meditation and using it to release emotional trauma. I wondered whether or not my intenstinal issues were emotionally based and I was determined to get to the bottom of it.
After repeating my mantra to myself for about 10 minutes, focusing completely on the words I was saying (by the way, my mantra was about having my stomach function normally), I had a memory pop into my head. I remembered that my high school boyfriend used to grab the extra skin around my waist and make fun of my "fat" (at the time I was about 5 foot 4, weighed 115 lbs and exercising for an hour 3 times a week- Fat? Riiiight). He often talked about other girls in school that were teeny-tiny. I started feeling very inferior to those girls. Whenever I looked down, I couldn't see anything but my "protruding" stomach, despising it. Every time I looked in the mirror, I was sending negative, hateful energy to my tummy. The interesting correlation? I dated this guy when I was 17.
Now, I realize that this story isn't directly weight-related. But it HAS given me an understanding of the effect that our emotions can have on our bodies.
When I started selling TaiSlim to people, I was shocked at how many of them would call me a week later saying, "This stuff just doesn't work for me". After talking with them for a few minutes, I discovered that they would skip it with their breakfast meal, or they didn't take it on Tuesday (and Wednesday.....and....Thursday) or they still had a bowl of ice cream every night. When I asked them if they really wanted to lose weight, often they would admit that they realized that they used their weight as a crutch excusing them from doing things they didn't want to do.
I will be the first to admit that I'm not an authority on this topic, but I've found that the following steps can be helpful in overcoming emotional hangups- whether they be related to weight loss, addictions, or whatever-
- Ask yourself if you really want to lose weight. BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF.
- If you find that you're using your weight either as a crutch, a physical protection barrier, a distraction or anything else, take time daily to meditate about it and figure out what it's stemming from.
- Write what you discover about yourself during your meditation sessions in a journal.
- Talk to trusted friends about what you learn.
- Change your lifestyle and be determined to stick with it. Everytime you feel like slacking off, remind yourself that
you are worth the time, effort or money.
Visit us at www.thegoldengooseproject.com
Goblets of Health
Picture two crystal goblets in your mind. Both are sparkling clean and ready to put something to drink in them. These goblets represent different bodies. Think about things we can put in our bodies that are both good and bad.
In the first goblet picture in your mind fruits cut into pieces and cover them with pink lemonade. What a luscious drink and snack.
In the other beautiful goblet picture putting into it cigarette butts and other things that aren’t good for good health. Then add a little sugar for flavor and some water to it
Now pretend you are really thirsty. Which would you want to drink? The answer is obvious, but the point is you will get the same thing out of what you ingest or inhale into your body.
Your health is a consequence of how you treat your body.
Get educated if you don’t know how to eat properly. I had a friend who had 4 kids Her oldest was 16 and she didn’t know that she needed to eat vegetables everyday.
You also need to drink enough water everyday.
If you have habits that are detrimental to your health, make steps to alleviate that from your life. If you need to make some changes in this area, start as soon as you can. Don’t wait until another day to make this commitment! Then you can “Drink to Life!”
Visit us at www.thegoldengooseproject.com
In the first goblet picture in your mind fruits cut into pieces and cover them with pink lemonade. What a luscious drink and snack.
In the other beautiful goblet picture putting into it cigarette butts and other things that aren’t good for good health. Then add a little sugar for flavor and some water to it
Now pretend you are really thirsty. Which would you want to drink? The answer is obvious, but the point is you will get the same thing out of what you ingest or inhale into your body.
Your health is a consequence of how you treat your body.
Get educated if you don’t know how to eat properly. I had a friend who had 4 kids Her oldest was 16 and she didn’t know that she needed to eat vegetables everyday.
You also need to drink enough water everyday.
If you have habits that are detrimental to your health, make steps to alleviate that from your life. If you need to make some changes in this area, start as soon as you can. Don’t wait until another day to make this commitment! Then you can “Drink to Life!”
Visit us at www.thegoldengooseproject.com
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Being a Good Salesperson
"Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom"
-Thomas Jefferson
Whenever my boss would compliment me on being a good saleswoman, I always attributed it to the fact that I was merely the daughter of a businessman. Although that undoubtedly had a positive influence on me, I now believe that a lot of it comes down to one other simple thing- honesty.
My intent is not to brag myself up as the most honest person you'll ever meet, but I do my best in being as truthful to my fellow man as I can. After analyzing different sales pitches- whether they occurred on the phone, in person, selling to an individual, or to a group, I realized this- people have been cheated or taken advantage of so many times that most of them are incredibly untrusting. If you tell them all of the incredible things about a product and leave out all of the cons, it automatically gets put into the, "too good to be true" category in their minds.
The trick is choose what cons you are going to share with them. Spend enough time with your customer to understand what is important and not important to them in this particular circumstance. Then you know which cons you can share. Also, if you honestly know based on their needs that one particular product won't work for them then don't waste their time, your time and your company's reputation trying to sell it to them. Say instead, " Based on the fact that you need such-and-such, I don't think this is the best product for you. However, may I suggest this other product for you. From what I understand, it will work better because of such and such reasons." Saying something along these lines does several things. First of all, it shows that you actually listened to them. Second, it shows that you care about their needs. Third, they feel like you're being honest with them. I don't know about you, but in my experience everyone that I've come in contact with enjoys being listened to, cared for, and responds better to honesty.
-Thomas Jefferson
Whenever my boss would compliment me on being a good saleswoman, I always attributed it to the fact that I was merely the daughter of a businessman. Although that undoubtedly had a positive influence on me, I now believe that a lot of it comes down to one other simple thing- honesty.
My intent is not to brag myself up as the most honest person you'll ever meet, but I do my best in being as truthful to my fellow man as I can. After analyzing different sales pitches- whether they occurred on the phone, in person, selling to an individual, or to a group, I realized this- people have been cheated or taken advantage of so many times that most of them are incredibly untrusting. If you tell them all of the incredible things about a product and leave out all of the cons, it automatically gets put into the, "too good to be true" category in their minds.
The trick is choose what cons you are going to share with them. Spend enough time with your customer to understand what is important and not important to them in this particular circumstance. Then you know which cons you can share. Also, if you honestly know based on their needs that one particular product won't work for them then don't waste their time, your time and your company's reputation trying to sell it to them. Say instead, " Based on the fact that you need such-and-such, I don't think this is the best product for you. However, may I suggest this other product for you. From what I understand, it will work better because of such and such reasons." Saying something along these lines does several things. First of all, it shows that you actually listened to them. Second, it shows that you care about their needs. Third, they feel like you're being honest with them. I don't know about you, but in my experience everyone that I've come in contact with enjoys being listened to, cared for, and responds better to honesty.
Visit us at "The Golden Goose Project" www.thegoldengooseproject.com
KC
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Be Your Own Boss
Let’s face it. Job security is sagging. BIG TIME. It is sagging in even very traditionally stable industries. No wonder so many Americans are leaving the ‘corporate cocoon to start their own businesses’. In many ways it is enlivening to see the FRESH entrepreneurial spirit come alive again, no matter if it is out of choice or necessity.
Can you be your own boss? Yes you can, but remember you can't without a few skills to be aware of :
1. Do your leg work and research. There are many great industries out there. What is your passion? Why would you want to be your own boss in a particular industry?
2. Write a business plan. If you have never done this, it is an exciting step. You will actually be able to put your dreams on paper. Have fun with this, then edit.
3. Get your financing in order. One of the greatest things about having your own networking marketing company and/or partnership is the costs are very low.
4. Ask for advice. No matter what industry you choose to embark in, ask for advice from someone who is having success. It doesn’t matter if they are a millionaire. What matters is they are moving forward. They have discovered how to get the ball rolling.
5. Prepare for dark days. Be realistic with yourself. Even starting a business has a ‘honeymoon period’. Inevitably, it will stop. Be persistent, even when the days are hard.
The exciting thing about the times we are living in is that the security of a job is LONG GONE. You must take your future into your own hands. Even if you just start with part time hours to build your business, remember it is your life and future you are working for.
Good luck…
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http://www.thegoldengooseproject.com/
KB
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Why Your Health Is Your Responsibility
Recently a comment was overheard that went something like this… “My doctor just isn’t fixing me”. What has happened to our society to cause people to think it is their doctor's responsibility to ‘fix’ them? Don’t get me wrong, there are many instances where doctors are extremely important and they have a lot of great answers. However, MOST of the diseases and issues that afflict people come because of THEIR choices, not the doctors.
(I am speaking from experience here!) Most of the time you create your own unhealthy conditions. You don’t eat fruits and vegetables. You think McDonalds is okay and don’t realize how much you are really eating out. You neglect your diet and exercise, which can lower stress. You neglect to manage your emotions and create self-induced stress, which creates strain in your life.
No matter what, you must realize that taking control of your wellness is of utmost important because your body and mind are your most valuable assets and determine your wellbeing. It wasn’t until I realized everything I am telling you that real change started to happen in my life, and especially in my body.
Take control of your health and it will result in more energy, mental alertness, enthusiasm and creativity in your life! Here are suggestions to start RIGHT NOW:
1. Put down the chips you are eating for lunch and have a carrot, apple, cucumber, banana… whatever fruit or veggie you like. If all you do is replace chips with veggies and fruits, you will start to eat 2-3 fresh veggies and fruits every day.
2. Wake up 10 minutes early to meditate. The whole 10 minutes visualize yourself eating well throughout the day, saying ‘NO’ to cake and ice cream, and smiling while you are doing it.
3. Tell 3 people to keep you accountable every week. Report back to them with how you are doing on your goals.
join us at http://www.thegoldengooseproject.com/
(I am speaking from experience here!) Most of the time you create your own unhealthy conditions. You don’t eat fruits and vegetables. You think McDonalds is okay and don’t realize how much you are really eating out. You neglect your diet and exercise, which can lower stress. You neglect to manage your emotions and create self-induced stress, which creates strain in your life.
No matter what, you must realize that taking control of your wellness is of utmost important because your body and mind are your most valuable assets and determine your wellbeing. It wasn’t until I realized everything I am telling you that real change started to happen in my life, and especially in my body.
Take control of your health and it will result in more energy, mental alertness, enthusiasm and creativity in your life! Here are suggestions to start RIGHT NOW:
1. Put down the chips you are eating for lunch and have a carrot, apple, cucumber, banana… whatever fruit or veggie you like. If all you do is replace chips with veggies and fruits, you will start to eat 2-3 fresh veggies and fruits every day.
2. Wake up 10 minutes early to meditate. The whole 10 minutes visualize yourself eating well throughout the day, saying ‘NO’ to cake and ice cream, and smiling while you are doing it.
3. Tell 3 people to keep you accountable every week. Report back to them with how you are doing on your goals.
join us at http://www.thegoldengooseproject.com/
Friday, February 5, 2010
A Dream
When you hear the word, "Dream" you might think of something that takes place at night. Most would.
There is a different type of dream. This other version of dreaming actually keeps you awake at night and can motivate you to work harder and longer than you otherwise might have.
To some people, these dreams cause excitement and happiness. For other people, they cause hurt and extreme emotional anguish. What then causes so much variation of emotion?
Excitement usually happens during the creation of a dream. It causes deep joy and motivation for a better life.
The hurt and pain is caused by the memory of past failures or let-downs as people see the dreams that they wanted or fought for seem to stay out of reach.
How do we keep our dreams alive and energizing instead of debilitating? What we need to do is to learn to let this motivate us to action. Not just a blind charge of energy into the dark but a thought-out pattern. Here are some ideas.
· First decide what you want. Visualize it. Think of what you would be willing to give up for it such as luxury, sleep or easy time.
· Set goals. Not just, "I'll be rich next year", but, "I'll have this much money by this time and this is how I'll do it step 1,2,3,4-..."
· Set a firm resolve to do it no matter what happens. Set a resolve so firm that nothing will stop you even when the emotion of making this decision has past.
· Do it.
"Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream by night."
-Edgar Allen Poe
-B.S.
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There is a different type of dream. This other version of dreaming actually keeps you awake at night and can motivate you to work harder and longer than you otherwise might have.
To some people, these dreams cause excitement and happiness. For other people, they cause hurt and extreme emotional anguish. What then causes so much variation of emotion?
Excitement usually happens during the creation of a dream. It causes deep joy and motivation for a better life.
The hurt and pain is caused by the memory of past failures or let-downs as people see the dreams that they wanted or fought for seem to stay out of reach.
How do we keep our dreams alive and energizing instead of debilitating? What we need to do is to learn to let this motivate us to action. Not just a blind charge of energy into the dark but a thought-out pattern. Here are some ideas.
· First decide what you want. Visualize it. Think of what you would be willing to give up for it such as luxury, sleep or easy time.
· Set goals. Not just, "I'll be rich next year", but, "I'll have this much money by this time and this is how I'll do it step 1,2,3,4-..."
· Set a firm resolve to do it no matter what happens. Set a resolve so firm that nothing will stop you even when the emotion of making this decision has past.
· Do it.
"Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream by night."
-Edgar Allen Poe
-B.S.
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Incredible Kids
Calling all moms and dads, grandparents, aunts and uncles, teachers, mentors, neighbors, and adults alike! We all have incredible kids in our lives. Campfire USA started this day in 1996 to honor our country’s children and show they are loved and cared for. It began as an annual letter-writing day to tell a child in your life how much they are loved and appreciated. It is celebrated on the third Thursday in March, but anytime is a good time to tell a child in your life how much he means to you.
· Write your own children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, neighbor, church member, or the child of a friend. Here are a few tips to get started:
o Don’t worry about the length.
o If you can write it by hand.
o Share and offer words of encouragement. (Don’t lecture!)
o Make a list of adjectives that describe the child and build your letter around those things.
o Write about a moment you have shared together
Mail it if you can. Kid’s love receiving mail, even our e-mailing teenagers love to receive a letter in the mail.
Here are a few more things you can do to show the special children in your life that you love them.
· Send an e-mail
· Send a post card
· Send a greeting card
· Call them on the phone or tell them face-to-face.
· Make a cake or cupcakes with “An Incredible Award” on them.
· Deliver a flower or balloon to school with “An Incredible Award” attached.
· Create a fun message in chalk on the sidewalk to greet them as they leave in the morning or return home.
· Have a Pizza Party and have “An Incredible Award” night
· Take them out for Ice Cream or favorite treat.
Don’t make this complicated, just celebrate the day by letting the kids in your life know how good they are, and how much you love them. Whatever you choose to do, let us all communicate to our most precious resource: our youth. How valuable and absolutely incredible they are.
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· Write your own children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, neighbor, church member, or the child of a friend. Here are a few tips to get started:
o Don’t worry about the length.
o If you can write it by hand.
o Share and offer words of encouragement. (Don’t lecture!)
o Make a list of adjectives that describe the child and build your letter around those things.
o Write about a moment you have shared together
Mail it if you can. Kid’s love receiving mail, even our e-mailing teenagers love to receive a letter in the mail.
Here are a few more things you can do to show the special children in your life that you love them.
· Send an e-mail
· Send a post card
· Send a greeting card
· Call them on the phone or tell them face-to-face.
· Make a cake or cupcakes with “An Incredible Award” on them.
· Deliver a flower or balloon to school with “An Incredible Award” attached.
· Create a fun message in chalk on the sidewalk to greet them as they leave in the morning or return home.
· Have a Pizza Party and have “An Incredible Award” night
· Take them out for Ice Cream or favorite treat.
Don’t make this complicated, just celebrate the day by letting the kids in your life know how good they are, and how much you love them. Whatever you choose to do, let us all communicate to our most precious resource: our youth. How valuable and absolutely incredible they are.
P.K. Visit us at http://www.thegoldengooseproject.com/
80-20 Concept
A few years ago, I volunteered for missionary service in my church. While there I learned from another missionary what he called the, "80/20 concept". Perhaps you've already heard of it. An example that this missionary used was, "80% of the missionaries do 20% of the work, and 20% of the missionaries do 80% of the work." This also applies in a work setting. 80% of employees do 20% of the work. It applies to sports teams, in group projects, and countless other things. Here's another one: 80% of people only use 20% of their time wisely, while 20% use 80% of their time wisely. So the question of the day is...... In this business, which of the percentages are you? Are you part of the 20% that does most of the work or are you part of the 80% that mostly sit around and let the other 20 % do it all? Are you the type of person that uses 80% or 20% of your time carefully?
Here are some points to help you figure it out:
- What are your results? How much success are you having in your business and your goals? If you're not having the success you wanted, evaluate yourself. Are you using 80% of your time trying to figure out how you're going to fill in the remaining 20%? Or are you actually using 80% sensibly?
- Pay close attention to how you spend your day. Keep a specific log of how much time you spend in each activity. Be honest and write what you actually did. This is a surefire way to figure out which percentile you fit in.
- Are you using your leisure time productively? Let me explain this one. I am constantly trying to gain self-discipline and become more productive (I'm learning be it very slowly). I find that when I don't use my work time efficiently, I feel guilty for taking a break because I feel like my work time was my leisure time. The more productive I am, the more I can enjoy my time off, which in turn gives me the energy I need to go back to work again.
I understand that the percentages are not always going to come out to an even 80/20%, but the principle still applies. Now decide- which one are you and which do you want to be?
- KC
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Here are some points to help you figure it out:
- What are your results? How much success are you having in your business and your goals? If you're not having the success you wanted, evaluate yourself. Are you using 80% of your time trying to figure out how you're going to fill in the remaining 20%? Or are you actually using 80% sensibly?
- Pay close attention to how you spend your day. Keep a specific log of how much time you spend in each activity. Be honest and write what you actually did. This is a surefire way to figure out which percentile you fit in.
- Are you using your leisure time productively? Let me explain this one. I am constantly trying to gain self-discipline and become more productive (I'm learning be it very slowly). I find that when I don't use my work time efficiently, I feel guilty for taking a break because I feel like my work time was my leisure time. The more productive I am, the more I can enjoy my time off, which in turn gives me the energy I need to go back to work again.
I understand that the percentages are not always going to come out to an even 80/20%, but the principle still applies. Now decide- which one are you and which do you want to be?
- KC
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Thursday, February 4, 2010
Unsinkable Spirit
I recently went to a Titanic Exhibit at our local museum. It was a very educational and humbling experience to read about the lives of the people who died, as well as the people who survived. I was particularly impressed when I read the story of Benjamin Guggenheim. When he realized that he likely wouldn't survive, he made sure that his mistress was aboard a lifeboat. Then he and his personal valet changed into tuxes and helped women and children board the lifeboats. He was known to have said, "We've dressed up in our best and are prepared to go down like gentlemen." Afterwards, it was reported that he and his valet sat on the deck drinking champagne as the historic Titanic sank.
I was interested in his story and when I got home, I did a little research about him. I found out that he actually was with his mistress (not with his wife) and I was disappointed with his moral standards. Granted- he was not faithful to his wife, but I was still impressed with his character when it all came down to the wire. The man was a millionaire and could have used his wealth to his advantage to get on board. He could have dressed like a woman as some others did to secure his place on a lifeboat. He could have panicked and wailed and complained that a man of his stature should not be left behind. But he didn't. Truly, he went "down like a gentleman".
So my question for you today is this: What kind of a person are you? What kind of character do you have deep inside? If faced with a life-and-death situation, how would you react?
Whatever your answer may be, evaluate whether or not you have an, "unsinkable spirit".
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I was interested in his story and when I got home, I did a little research about him. I found out that he actually was with his mistress (not with his wife) and I was disappointed with his moral standards. Granted- he was not faithful to his wife, but I was still impressed with his character when it all came down to the wire. The man was a millionaire and could have used his wealth to his advantage to get on board. He could have dressed like a woman as some others did to secure his place on a lifeboat. He could have panicked and wailed and complained that a man of his stature should not be left behind. But he didn't. Truly, he went "down like a gentleman".
So my question for you today is this: What kind of a person are you? What kind of character do you have deep inside? If faced with a life-and-death situation, how would you react?
Whatever your answer may be, evaluate whether or not you have an, "unsinkable spirit".
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Making Change Happen - AP
Don't worry. I know the drill:
At the beginning of the week you decided you were going to exercise 3 times. You decided you were going to read instead of watch TV. You also decided you were going to make your sales goal.
At the beginning of the week you decided you were going to exercise 3 times. You decided you were going to read instead of watch TV. You also decided you were going to make your sales goal.
But then you woke up to exercise.
It was cold outside.
It was warm in your bed.
So you stayed there.
You got home from work and your mind just didn't want to think about anything else, so you ignored the book on the table and turned the TV on.
You thought, "Just 15 minutes and then I will read".
But you fell asleep on the couch.
In the first phone call you were rejected and lost motivation. You kept putting off calling your other leads, and then eventually just thought, " They are going to reject me anyway".
Can you tell I have been through this before?
So many times we want to make changes in our lives, but then we allow ourselves to be the prey of bad habits. The most important thing, in my opinion, about making change really happen, is realizing WHY you are allowing bad habits to eat you alive.
In the moment of decision, it is easy to give into the 'pathway of least resistance'. We are human, that is what we do. Remember that you will fall prey to bad habits because they are the 'pathway of least resistance'. In the moment that you wake up early to exercise, it is more painful for you to get up than to just stay there.
So remember this tool...
VISUALIZE what will happen to you if you DON'T get up.
See your body getting fatter and more unhealthy. If you take control of your mind and feel MORE PAIN by staying in bed... then you will get up and exercise!
Same thing with watching TV and with your sales goals... or whatever goals you make. In the moment of decision, when you get home from work and you don't want to read and just want to 'turn your brain off'... remember to look at the book on the table and VISUALIZE yourself if you don't read.
See yourself just being lazy and not improving.
See yourself doing the SAME thing in 5 years.
This will create enough pain for you to ACT and pick up your book and make those sales calls.
It is always about getting over the 'path of least resistance' and setting in your mind that in order to be the person you want to be, you must actively (in the moments that are hardest) take charge and decide NOT to fall prey to your bad habits.
If you create MORE PAIN by doing your bad habits again, then you will start to create new ones
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It was cold outside.
It was warm in your bed.
So you stayed there.
You got home from work and your mind just didn't want to think about anything else, so you ignored the book on the table and turned the TV on.
You thought, "Just 15 minutes and then I will read".
But you fell asleep on the couch.
In the first phone call you were rejected and lost motivation. You kept putting off calling your other leads, and then eventually just thought, " They are going to reject me anyway".
Can you tell I have been through this before?
So many times we want to make changes in our lives, but then we allow ourselves to be the prey of bad habits. The most important thing, in my opinion, about making change really happen, is realizing WHY you are allowing bad habits to eat you alive.
In the moment of decision, it is easy to give into the 'pathway of least resistance'. We are human, that is what we do. Remember that you will fall prey to bad habits because they are the 'pathway of least resistance'. In the moment that you wake up early to exercise, it is more painful for you to get up than to just stay there.
So remember this tool...
VISUALIZE what will happen to you if you DON'T get up.
See your body getting fatter and more unhealthy. If you take control of your mind and feel MORE PAIN by staying in bed... then you will get up and exercise!
Same thing with watching TV and with your sales goals... or whatever goals you make. In the moment of decision, when you get home from work and you don't want to read and just want to 'turn your brain off'... remember to look at the book on the table and VISUALIZE yourself if you don't read.
See yourself just being lazy and not improving.
See yourself doing the SAME thing in 5 years.
This will create enough pain for you to ACT and pick up your book and make those sales calls.
It is always about getting over the 'path of least resistance' and setting in your mind that in order to be the person you want to be, you must actively (in the moments that are hardest) take charge and decide NOT to fall prey to your bad habits.
If you create MORE PAIN by doing your bad habits again, then you will start to create new ones
Stop by and see us at www.TheGoldenGooseProject.com
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