Achievers Life

Why We Must Fail!

noreply@blogger.com (Achievers Life) — Thu, 07 May 2009 22:41:00 +0000

How can failure be a key ingredient to success? Aren't they opposites? Perhaps! But, without dark there would be no light. Without no there would be no yes. And without failure there would be no success. Therefore, you need failure to succeed.

"I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed."-Michael Jordan

Both success and failure can be difficult to define. Like success, the definition of failure is personal...it's based on your mindset, experiences, and perception. But for simplicity, lets define failure as not achieving desired results.

It's important to realize that failure is an event, not a person. The only way a person can fail is by giving up. Instead of giving up and seeing yourself as a failure, look at the situation and analyze what is not working. Ask why? With careful observation you will discover that there is a lesson in every failure.

"Every adversity, every failure, and every unpleasant experience carries with it the seed of an equivalent benefit which may prove to be a blessing in disguise."-Napoleon Hill

"We learn wisdom from failure much more than from success. We often discover what will do, by finding out what will not do; and probably he who never made a mistake never made a discovery."-Samuel Smiles

Since how you see failure is largely a part of your mindset, you must make a conscious effort to create a "success mindset" instead of a "failure mindset". Learn to think like Thomas Edison. When he was asked how he dealt with so much failure in inventing the light bulb, he responded that he never failed once...he simply discovered 10,000 ways that won't work. That is a "success mindset"; it is the thinking that will free you from fear of failure.

"Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly."-Robert F. Kennedy

The real lesson in turning failure into success is first seeing failure as opportunity. Refuse to recognize failure as something negative, it is just something that happened. If you didn't achieve the results you expected or desired, then learn what didn't work and continue down to path to discover what does work.

Embrace failure. View it with wonder and curiosity. Respond to it with a "success mindset" and search for the seed of opportunity hidden within. Recognize it as an event (a learning opportunity) and don't associate it with you personally; refuse to get emotionally involved. And finally, keep moving forward! Never, never, never give up!!

Embrace your opportunities,

Scott Thomas

SUCCESS Symposium Review

noreply@blogger.com (Achievers Life) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:39:00 +0000

The third SUCCESS Symposium (sponsored by SUCCESS Magazine) was held in Dallas, TX on Saturday, March 28th. There were about 2,000 people who chose to spend their day learning and being enlightened by a group of fantastic speakers.

This was the second symposium that I attended, and I enjoyed it even more than the previous one. Obviously the theme of the symposium is success, but it is more about striving to live a successful life on your own terms versus focusing on financial success.

Below is a summary (as interpreted by me) of the main points presented by each of the speakers:

Darren Hardy: The X-Factor in every success (or failure) is YOU! Realize and accept that your external life is a mirror of your internal life. You must build a strong foundation within, to build a successful life on the outside. You are the creator of your outcomes. For things to change, you must change (continuous learning and growth). Be passionate about designing the life you want to lead. Know WHY you want what you want, write your goals down, discover your strengths, and have faith in yourself and a positive future. Success is a formula built with specific steps and actions. Failure is a key ingredient in the formula; learn to embrace it as an opportunity to learn and grow. Consistency wins every time; you must keep on keeping on to succeed. As Edison says, "Our greatest weakness is in giving up."

Connie Podesta: Therapy is recognizing you don't know everything you need to know and admitting that you need help to grow and succeed. Figure out what you are really good at and what you don't like to do; pursue the first and avoid the second. Discovering what you don't like is a necessary learning experience that moves you closer to your true passion. Two questions that you must be able to answer "YES" to for a happy, healthy, and successful life: 1) Are you proud of the professional choices you are making every day? 2) Are you proud of the personal choices you are making every day?

John Fleming: Belief (in ourselves and of possibilities) and attitude (everything to do with everything that happens to us) cause our choices. We control what we believe and what we do. Whatever we pursue and practice, we must and will get better at. A vision, design, and plan must exist before anything is created; this is true of buildings as well as life. To be successful, we must be the architect of our own destiny.

John Maxwell: Sow the seeds of your life so generations beyond can reap the harvest. Live your dream every day by choosing to take daily action toward that end. Dreams are free, but the journey is not. You must have valid and strong reasons for achieving dream; the stronger the reason, the greater the odds of achieving your dream. Make sure your dream is really your own. Invest in yourself and be willing to pay the price to achieve your dream. Make sure it is realistic (for you) and within your control (you control your attitude, talent, and choices). Include the people in your life that can help you achieve your dream (who is on your team determines the success of your dream). Ask yourself: 1) What am I doing to develop myself? 2) What am I doing to develop others? Be an achiever...transform the ordinary into extraordinary.

Stedman Graham: Be the best of whatever you are. To be the best you must be free and you must understand what freedom means. Freedom is on the inside; it's what's within you, not the circumstances around you. You decide who you are, not the world. Each day you should strive to different than you were yesterday (grow and THINK every day). Make a plan for your life to grow and achieve. Know that you define yourself and you hold the power of your own potential. Find your purpose in life; transfer your heart and soul purpose to your mind and then send it out to the world. Nine keys for life: passion, vision, plan, principles, overcoming limits/fears, embrace change, team, decision/choices, and commitment. Winning is rising each time you fall and moving forward; the only way to lose is not to finish the race.

Mel Robbins: Big ideas cost no more than small ideas. See something larger IN and FOR yourself. To break out of the weeds and see the bigger picture run your life like a business (organized and planned), clear your mind (brain dump onto paper...make a list and get it out of your head), and exercise (move your body to clear your mind). Ask yourself, "What do I REALLY want?" Feel it in your gut and want it in your heart; make it bigger than your current thinking. "No way" is not an option; excuses are a waste of time and energy. Don't worry, just get going! Let your ideas out and chase after them. Use non-linear thinking to discover new options. Don't stray out of bounds, erase the boundaries. Opportunity lies outside the the imaginary boundaries. Don't just follow the crowd; big dreams are not achieved in common hours. Become a master of what inspires you.

Chris Widener: Ask yourself, what separates the successful from the unsuccessful (why to some achieve and some don't)? Opportunity surrounds us each day, it our duty to see it and seize it. Realize that we are the biggest obstacle to our own success (we hold ourselves back). Success is not the over-achievement in any area of life; it is the balanced achievement in all areas. Success is the result of virtue and talent (character and skills). Skills without character will never lead to true success and vice versa. The key is in becoming and being (what are you becoming as a result of your goals and choices? Is that OK?). We need to be reminded more than we need to be instructed; that is why it's continuous improvement. Integrity is the highest form of character; live by a single set of morals, ethics, and values. Be a whole person; act the same alone as you act with others. Words can breathe life or death; be careful with what you say and consider the impact of your words on others. Achieve and sustain success by staying true to yourself and guarding your heart. We can't choose how long we'll live, but we can choose how well! Strive to make a difference.

John Addison: Leadership is not a position, it's a disposition; it is about serving others, not controlling them. A crisis is simply a challenge to overcome; embrace adversity to learn, grow, and overcome. People follow actions and intentions...what you do says more than what you say. Choose your beliefs and your destiny; take responsibility for where you are right now. Be careful who you listen to and who you let have the keys to your mind. Protect your mind and feed it well. Winning isn't easy, but losing is harder. You have to go through the "mess" to get the message. Recognize opportunities and act decisively. Be prepared for opportunity. Feed your dreams and starve your nightmares. Your core (values, character, integrity, principles) is more important than what is around you (environment, circumstances). Acknowledge that you are the cause of your effects. Above all else, be happy where you are right now (and don't forget to tell your face...smile!).

Some of the concepts and messages shared at the symposium were old and some were new, but they were all worth repeating. There is always an opportunity to hear something in a different way or to interpret it through new experiences you've had since the last time. It's the power of one idea that can make all the difference.

The SUCCESS Symposium is about sharing ideas, growing, learning, and being inspired to make a difference in your own life and more importantly the lives of others. To that end, it was a great success!

I enjoy the energy and excitement of the live presentations. It is a fantastic way to learn and to meet others that have the same passion for personal growth. However, it's not practical to attend live seminars and conferences every day. For my daily dose of learning and growing, I rely on iLearningGlobal.tv. It allows me to access hi-def videos of some of the greatest speakers, business leaders, and thought leaders 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It's easy to spend 15 minutes a day feeding my brain and boosting my motivation.

To your success!

Scott Thomas

The Secret To Knowledge

noreply@blogger.com (Achievers Life) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:29:00 +0000

You don't know what you don't know! Seems pretty obvious, but if you take time to really understand that statement it can create a drastic shift in your thinking.

Once you admit to yourself that you don't know what you don't know, you open yourself up to new learning opportunities. You become humble and realize that there are thoughts, ideas, skills, and discoveries that you had never even considered.

It is precisely why we must learn from others and listen to their ideas. If you think you already know everything you need to know or you already know about a topic someone is discussing, you close yourself off to expanding your knowledge. However, when you show humility and accept that you do not know everything, you open yourself up to discover the things you don't know.

You never know when and where you will find that one idea that changes everything for you. Ideas and thoughts are like puzzle pieces. Our minds are constantly putting the information together to form new visions of reality and of what is possible.

Never miss an opportunity to receive that piece of the puzzle that binds the others together and creates a complete picture for you. Become an active listener and maintain a mindset that there is always something new to learn.

The puzzle is different for everyone. We all decide individually how we will process the information we receive. We all have a choice to take action or to dismiss.

Remember this the next time you think you have already heard something or that you already know everything about a certain subject. Just one new idea or piece of information could be what catapults you to the next level of success in your life.

Keep learning, keep growing, and keep succeeding!

Scott Thomas

How Are You Preparing For Tomorrow? Make Continuous Learning Your New Habit!

noreply@blogger.com (Achievers Life) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:49:00 +0000

When it comes to learning, you've never "got it"...you are always "getting it!" That is why life is about continuous learning. If you don't embrace this concept as part of your daily routine, you will no longer be growing as a person and you risk a life of stagnation.

Continuous learning is essential to keeping your mind active and sharp. It is the catalyst for generating bigger and better ideas, for producing original thoughts, and for thriving in the information age.

Education is what you get from school. Learning is what you get from experience. Learning new skills and ideas is what keeps you perpetually moving forward towards greatness. It allows you to see more and be more than you may have ever thought possible.

As Einstein pointed out many years ago, the answers are always changing. If we are not willing to explore the new answers, we will become trapped in the past clinging to thoughts and ideas that are no longer relevant.

Eric Hoffer described this best when he wrote, "In times of change, learners inherit the Earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists."

You are either growing or withering. Likewise, you are either learning or you are not. It's an active process. You will never reach a point where you know it all and you will never live long enough to exhaust the amazing capabilities of the human mind. What you learned in the past will no longer apply in the future (except in a historical sense).

Continuous learning, at its core, is the practice of continually preparing yourself to adapt to an ever changing world. It ensures you are in a position to respond intelligently, rather than react emotionally, to the changes we are all faced with every day.

Invest in your mind every day!

The easiest and most effective way to make continuous learning a daily habit is to join iLearningGlobal.tv and get high quality, high impact training from the best teachers in the world delivered to you instantly 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Discover the future of continuous learning and personal development at http://www.ilgachievers.com/.

To your success,

Scott Thomas

Who Sets Your Sail? 10 Steps To Creating Your Personal Development Roadmap

noreply@blogger.com (Achievers Life) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:24:00 +0000

"It's not the blowing of the wind, but the set of the sail that determines your destination" -- Jim Rohn

"If you learn to set a good sail, the wind that blows will always take you to the dreams you want, the income you want, and the treasures of mind, purse, and soul you want."--Jim Rohn

Have you ever stopped to consider why you get the results that you do? Do you wonder why some people seem "lucky" and are able to glide through life always achieving more, while others toil daily just to make ends meet? Do you know where you want to go in life?

Where you end up in life is predominantly the result of the little choices you make each day. Small, seemingly inconsequential, decisions can have a major impact on your life later on. Imagine you were on a flight from Phoenix to Chicago. If the plane was off course by just 1 degree, where would you arrive? I don't know exactly, but I do know it wouldn't be anywhere close to Chicago!

When Jim Rohn says it is the set of your sail that determines your destination, he is referring to the way you live your life every moment of every day. Setting your sail involves knowing exactly where you want to go and having a specific plan for getting there. When you know these things, then you are able to factor that information into your decision making process to ensure that you are moving closer to your goals. Without the information, you will have no way of knowing where your decisions may lead you.

The key is to remain focused on your destination and flexible on your route. The "how" will change, just like the wind. When that happens you must be willing and able to adjust your course; to re-set your sail to capitalize on the change.

The following 10 steps will help to build your personal development roadmap and set your sail to achieve your dreams:

Clearly identify, in writing, the results you want to achieve (your destination).

If possible, find pictures/images that represent your destination. This helps to make the visualization of the end result more concrete.

Identify all the reasons why you want to achieve these results (why do you want to arrive at your chosen destination?). The reasons must be personal and compelling; they must be your own.

What will you need to learn or do differently? What critical information or skill are you lacking that is preventing you from moving forward?

What have you done in the past that can help you get to where you want to be in the future? What skills can you build on?

Who will you need to help you in your journey?

When do you expect to arrive? How long will it take to achieve the results you desire?

How will you get there? What is your plan? Think about the last step you will need to accomplish before you finally reach your destination. Then, continue to work your way backwards with each step until you reach the present. Realize and accept that the plan will change and evolve as you progress, learn, and/or encounter obstacles.

What will you do and how will you feel when you have reached your destination? Decide in advance how you will celebrate and appreciate your accomplishment. Use your vivid imagination to see and feel yourself achieving!

Choose a new destination and repeat the process; always focusing on continuous improvement and designing your future.

To your success,

Scott Thomas

P.S. The most effective way to learn how to "set your sail" is to join iLearningGlobal and get high quality, high impact training from the best teachers in the world delivered to you instantly 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The best investment you will ever make is investing in yourself. Discover the future of continuous learning and personal development at http://www.ilgachievers.com/. You're worth it!

What Is Your EvE Ratio?

noreply@blogger.com (Achievers Life) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 02:32:00 +0000

What is your EvE Ratio (a term coined by Tom Murphy)? Simply put, it is how much you spend on Education and personal development Vs Entertainment each month? Sadly, the typical person spends about 100 times as much time and money on entertainment as they do improving themselves.

Human nature drives us to predominantly move towards pleasure and away from pain. Obviously, entertainment and recreation bring great pleasure. This is why we are naturally drawn towards tension relieving instead of goal achieving activities.

The EvE ratio helps you quickly and easily create a measurable value that can be used to gauge your progress in personal development. And if we can measure something, we can manage it!

To determine your own EvE ratio you must do a quick analysis of all the things and activities you spend your time and money on for Entertainment. They may be:

Television (cable or satellite costs)
Movies
Sporting events (live or on TV)
Vacation
Internet surfing (non-work related)
Night life (happy hours, dance clubs, etc.)
Hobbies
Etc. (expand or contract this list as it applies to your life)

Now add up the average amount of money you spend on these activities each month (just guesstimate). Then do the same for the amount of hours you spend.

Once you have your numbers for Entertainment, determine the Education and Personal Development values. These things and activities may include:

Non-fiction books
Seminars/Training Classes
Professional development (skill building for your primary job)
Educational CDs, DVDs, or MP3s
Online Learning (distance learning programs, iLearningGlobal.tv, Success University, etc.)
Magazines like SUCCESS, Inc., Fast Company, Business Week, etc.
Formal classroom education
Etc. (expand or contract this list as it applies to your life)

Do the same exercise with your Education as you did with Entertainment; add up the average amount of money and average amount of time you spend each month.

The final step is to compare the numbers. Ideally these numbers will almost match; meaning you spend nearly equal amounts of time and money on your personal development as your recreation. In reality, most will find that the entertainment numbers far exceed education.

Once you know what your EvE ratio is, you have to ask yourself a very serious question:

Is that OK?

This is a personal choice. If you are happy with the ratio and with your current place in the world, then that is great. There is no need to change.

However, if you feel something is missing in your life and that you are not achieving all that you are capable of, then you must take action to change your EvE ratio.

The easiest way to do this is to start small. Begin allocating a percentage of the money you spend on entertainment to be spent on educational materials. Plan a specific amount of time each day or week to devote to your personal development. If you devote just 1% of your time, you will only need to spend 15 minutes each day investing in your mind (and your future!). Gradually increase these amounts over weeks or months until you reach your desired EvE ratio.

The purpose is not to give up entertainment and tension relieving activities, it is to find balance. I personally place a very high value on recreation (evidenced by my passion for mountain biking, kayaking, and other outdoor recreation). But, I also make sure I learn something new every day and I focus on continuous learning and personal development as part of my daily routine by watching videos on iLearningGlobal.tv, listening to inspiring and educational CDs in my car, and loading my MP3 player with audio from Jim Rohn, Chris Widener, Brian Tracy, Bob Proctor, and many, many more. By doing this I am able to turn education into entertainment and boost my EvE ratio at the same time!

Did you ever notice that LEARN contains the word EARN? Coincidence?

Remember, it's your time, your money, and your choice...CHOOSE WISELY!!

Scott Thomas

P.S. The most effective way to boost your EvE ratio is to join iLearningGlobal and get high quality, high impact training from the best teachers in the world delivered to you instantly 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The best investment you will ever make is investing in yourself. Discover the future of learning and personal development at http://www.ilgachievers.com. You're worth it!

How To Win In Today's Economy (And Tomorrow's)

noreply@blogger.com (Achievers Life) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:25:00 +0000

In competitive sports, defense is important but offense wins the game! You can have the best defense in the world, but if the offense can't score any points you will never win.

The popular media continues to provide daily reminders of the economic woes, job losses, home foreclosures, stock crashes, etc., etc., etc. If you only listen to these stories, it's easy to fall into a defense mode. You scale back and hunker down for the inevitable crash. By doing this, you are essentially inviting failure and loss into your life. You lose focus on the opportunities and see only the problems. You have no momentum. You stagnate. You begin to feel helpless. Your perception shifts to continually seeing the evidence that supports the bad things that seem to be surrounding you. You no longer see the good and abundance that is everywhere.

How do you push past this? How can you switch to offense?

You need to change your mindset and change the input (what information you let in). You can't control the economy, but you can control how you view it. The following list provides tips that can help you move forward:

Search for positive messages and examples of people who are thriving right now (or who have thrived in past economic downturns). Focus on opportunity, not problems. SUCCESS Magazine is a great place to read positive stories (online or in print).
Quit listening to the mainstream media and start focusing on positive stories of success and achievement. Don't watch TV news and be careful what you read online or in newspapers.
Don't cower and wait for things to get better; take positive action to find ways to make it better for you right now! Don't fall in the trap of thinking "I'll do it when..." or "As soon as xyz happens, then I'll ...".
Be creative. If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always got. You need to change things. Start mixing up your routine to get out of a rut and start blazing a new trail. This will lead to new thinking and new ideas.
If something you perceive as negative happens, say "that's good" and then write down all the reasons why. For example, if you lose your job think about the potential benefits...you didn't like the job, there was no advancement, it's an opportunity to learn new skills, you may be able to change careers to something you've always wanted to do, you can spend more time with your family, you have time to exercise and get in shape while you search for a new opportunity, etc. Yes, losing your job is typically not a great thing but focusing on the potential good will keep your in a better mindset to move forward.
Realize that money is just a tool. Don't focus on a lack of money or a need for money. Focus on what you do that provides value. You are compensated for the value and service that you provide; therefore you should focus on what you can DO, not what you can GET.
Forget about all the things you can't do and instead think about what you can do! Don't waste time making excuses.
Learn new skills to make yourself more valuable in the marketplace. Be willing to do those things that other people avoid. Build a reputation as a "can do, will do, go to" person.
Take full accountability and responsibility for everything that happens in your life. This will give you control over any situation and prevents wasting time and energy playing the blame game.

Information is free; but not applying what you learn can be very costly! Don't let fear stand in your way. You already know what you need to do to ensure a great future. Start playing offense today and guarantee yourself a winning life!

Scott Thomas

The best investment you will ever make is investing in yourself. Discover the future of learning and personal development at iLearningGlobal.tv. You're worth it!

Shhhh...I've Got A Secret (The 11 Forgotten Laws)

noreply@blogger.com (Achievers Life) — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:57:00 +0000

Have you seen the movie (or read the book) "The Secret"? Are you familiar with the Law Of Attraction? Do you believe in what you learned and have you been able to harness the power in your life?

When I first heard "The Secret" it made perfect sense to me. I was able to easily recall times in my life when I could definitely see or feel the law in action. I didn't know what it was at the time, I just knew that the things in life that I really wanted were easily attained. I recall many times thinking about a problem when I went to sleep and waking up with the solution. It was all just a part of every day life.

After learning about the Law Of Attraction I was amazed at how readily available the information was, and has been for hundreds of years. It was presented in "The Science of Getting Rich" [Wallace Wattles], "The Master Key System" [Charles Haanel], "Think And Grow Rich" [Napoleon Hill], and Earl Nightingale's famous "The Strangest Secret". All of these were decades (some over 100 years) before "The Secret" was released worldwide.

Simply put, the Law Of Attraction means that you attract into your life that which you think about with emotion. It has been stated as "think it, make it so", "you are what you think about most of the time", "like attracts like", and other similar phrases.

The best thing about "The Secret" is that it introduced millions of people to the Law Of Attraction. It also opened the door to hundreds of new books and products related to the law of attraction and additional advice on how to make it work in your life. Including "The 11 Forgotten Laws" that has just been released by Bob Proctor (one of the teachers in the movie "The Secret") and Mary Morrissey.

However, getting "The Secret" to work is not quite as easy as the movie or book would have you believe. To really work with the Law Of Attraction it must be studied and you must be willing, able, and ready to make a mental shift that will open you up to receiving what you truly want.

To further my learning of the law and its principles, I purchased "The 11 Forgotten Laws." I have fully listened to the program twice already, and will be going through it several more times. As well as studying the additional materials included with the program. I have experienced several Ah-Ha moments while studying the laws.

The program allows you to download all 12 CD's in MP3 format and also provides a members website where you can listen online, watch bonus videos, and access several other related bonus programs. It includes the complete transcript for the audio program and an e-book version of Raymond Holliwell's "Working With The Law" (which is what this program is based on). Finally, the website provides an online study guide that asks questions about each of the modules and allows you to cement your learning by capturing your thoughts as you review each module.

Everything is very well presented and the study guide helps you to actively learn the material instead of simply listening to it. When you have specific questions that you are seeking the answer to, you will pay greater attention to the material being presented. And when you write down your interpretation you will gain greater understanding.

Bob Proctor and Mary Morrissey effectively present the information, providing many stories and examples to make the laws more tangible. They also explain how each of the 11 additional laws tie together and how they are essential to reaping the full benefit of the Law Of Attraction. They let you know that for these laws to be effective in your life (for you to reap the rewards you desire) you must study, practice, improve, and repeat. This is a life-long process, not a 2 week study course.

"The 11 Forgotten Laws" seeks to address the following concerns and frustrations of those who know about the Law Of Attraction, but can't seem to get the results they desire:

- “It seems to work for other people, but I just can’t get it right.”

- “I’m frustrated that sometimes I can get it to work, but sometimes I can’t. What’s the trick?”

- “Why am I having so much trouble?”

- “I think the universe is against me.”

- “I’m trying very, VERY hard but still nothing is happening!”

About 97% of people couldn't make the Law of Attraction work for them the first time around. Think about it, just like anything else, you have to practice many times before you see success. A baby doesn't learn to walk without falling over a couple of times, right?

Of course, everything is easier said than done. When you’re frustrated, it’s hard to stay positive. And it’s even harder to stay positive when the evidence all around you screams negativity; like the unstable economy, acts of violence around the world, and the bad news that spews from newspapers and television on a daily basis.

When you let these negative thoughts into your mind and fail to stay positive, you start attracting negative things into your life. Your conscious mind tells you that you don't want these things, but your subconscious mind is feeding on the negative and delivering (attracting) the undesired results.

So how can you make the Law of Attraction work for you – without getting frustrated? How do those who successfully implement the Law of Attraction do it with such confidence and finesse?
The following three quick tips taken from Bob Proctor's "The 11 Forgotten Laws" program will show you how to never feel frustrated or tired of begging from the universe and how to start manifesting like a pro.

1. Allow Yourself To Receive
Imagine if you approached someone on the street and asked, “Excuse me Sir, can you tell me how to go to the post office? Can you? Can you? Can you? Can you? Can you?” If you go on and on asking, the other person can’t ever give an answer!

It’s the same thing with your mind. If the only thing your mind is doing is transmit, transmit, transmit, the universe — which is trying to respond — can’t give you a single thing because you’re not allowing yourself to receive!

You must have confidence in yourself and stop exhausting yourself by running around person to person begging for all that you desire in life, and then wondering why nobody is providing it to you (It’s because you’re running away from them before they can even respond).

Just think of your desires, be very clear, then leave it out there. Go away and trust that your desires will be fulfilled (whatever it is you asked for) when the time is right.

2. Be Patient With Yourself
Receiving takes time. Be patient and don't expect immediate results.

Many people give up just a couple of steps before the finish line because they've decided that if it’s not working by now, it’s never going to work. Or, they expend more and more energy because they think that with more resources, the results will come faster.

This is like expecting 9 mothers to conceive and deliver a baby in 1 month. You can’t bake a cake in half the time just by doubling the temperature; it will only burn. Everything in the universe has a natural development time, and this fact will not change no matter what resources you throw at it.

Relax, be patient, and remain positive. Believe that you will receive you desired result when the time is right. Remember that you, as part of the universe, are governed by the laws of the universe, and you cannot change the natural development time. If you remember this, you will be less likely to get frustrated or push yourself into a downward spiral of negativity.

3. Support and Educate Yourself
Like the baby who is learning how to walk, you need support. You also need to guidance on how to do it, and role models to look up to.

Many people give up because they think that “The Secret” is the “be all and end all” solution. If you've read this far, you know it’s NOT. “The Secret” is just a small portion. It was never intended to be, and has never been, the whole answer.

Coming to the conclusion that the Law of Attraction doesn't work when all you ever did to educate yourself was watch, listen to , or read “The Secret” 19 times (without looking at changing the habits of other areas of your life) is like coming to the conclusion that exercising is not an effective way to lose weight because all you did is run on the treadmill for 2 hours once (while still stuffing yourself with fast food and fat laden desserts).

You must seek and study new knowledge with a passion. Make an effort to spend time with people or join communities where you can support each other, learn from each other, and share new knowledge that you have found.

While the Law of Attraction does not provide immediate or overnight delivery service, it does indeed deliver. BUT, only if you do your part too!

Remember, the Law of Attraction is NOT the Only Law!

Discover 11 Other Laws Not Revealed in "the Secret"! Take a journey with Bob Proctor and Mary Morrissey that will change your life forever.

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I wish you the greatest success and hope you achieve all that you desire.

Scott

Who You Are Is Who You Are Until You Change!

noreply@blogger.com (Achievers Life) — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 02:11:00 +0000

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."-- Ralph Waldo Emerson

"People are where they are because that is exactly where they really want to be - whether they will admit that or not."-- Earl Nightingale

Expectations, beliefs, and values shape our lives...we become what we see in ourselves. Your current stage in life was either reached unconsciously by your reactions to situations or through careful planning and a clear vision of who you want to be.

Regardless of how you became the person you are today, if you honestly reflect back upon your life you will likely realize that you are exactly where you expected to be. Everyone has a picture in their mind of what their life looks like. The picture is drawn over time and influenced by many factors, including our environment, education, imagination, and overall self-concept. It is burned into our minds during our early development and remains with us throughout our lives. Most people are not consciously aware of this picture and the limitations it places on their lives.

If you believe you provide little value and have low self-esteem, your life will reflect this. Your view of the world and your place in it will be a direct reflection of how you see yourself. Conversely, if you believe you provide great value and have high self-esteem you will achieve much in life. This is illustrated through many stories and biographies of people with humble beginnings who achieved greatness due to determination and an unwavering dream.

The reason it is so difficult to change who we are and improve our overall place in the world is because most people focus on external factors to change their circumstances. Although our self-image is orginally created through external factors; once it has been created the only effective way to change it is from within.

You must change how you see yourself on the inside before your life will begin to change on the outside. This change can be brought about through imagination, dreams, and deep thinking that lead to developing a clear vision of the life you want to lead.

Once you create a clear vision, you must document a plan for attaining your new life. The plan must consist of achievable, incremental goals that will allow you to chart your progress and celebrate your successes.

Finally, you must act upon your goals. Keep them clearly in front of you. Review them often and make changes as necessary. Visualize yourself already achieving the goals and feel the emotions of that accomplishment. See yourself in the future at different points in time. Let these goals and thoughts dominate your mind day in and day out.

This is not a one time process. Continually building on your dreams and adjusting your plan will ensure that you are always growing and always becoming a new you. When you do this, you are designing your future and your life instead of letting your limiting beliefs define you.

Make today the day you DECIDE to change and start designing the life of your new dreams!

Scott

If you're not getting better, you're getting worse! Continuous learning and self-improvement are the keys to a long and prosperous life. Find out more at iLearningGlobal

The Big "What If...?"

noreply@blogger.com (Achievers Life) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 03:36:00 +0000

Katrina Wampler recently posted a blog entry (http://katrinawampler.wordpress.com/) titled "You're Running Out Of Time." The post asks the question, "What would you do if you knew you only had six months to live?"

Always a thought provoking question. The first thought is how liberating it would be to actually know how much time you have left. In a sense it can be a great relief. You are free to live each day because you no longer have the worries of tomorrow.

For me living each day comes down to people and experiences. You can see clearly how meaningless a materialistic lifestyle is. What is truly important and meaningful in life is who you share it with and what you get from each day. 6 months may not seem like much time; but there are people in this world that already experience more life in 1 week than most people experience in a year (or 10 years). There are people who have never ventured more than 50 miles from their home!

The sad truth is that many people given the news that they only have 6 months to live would see themselves as a victim and spend their remaining time crying “why me” instead of recognizing the amazing gift they have been given. It takes a very strong person to rise up and truly start to live (maybe for the first time) their last days with meaning and passion.

The scarier question is, if you were given 6 months to live and you lived them as perfectly as you imagined and dreamed; what would you do if after 6 months you didn't die? Would you go back to your old ways? Would you be resentful? Would you be scared to continue your life of passion and meaning? Would you start worrying about the future again? Or, would you be eternally grateful and continue living each day as if it were your last?

Best to not dwell on the hypothetical, and to design and live your life every day to your fullest potential. Dream big. Imagine your possibilities. Don’t let the days go by without getting something from them. And most of all, make sure the people that you care about know that you care about them.

Scott

If you're not getting better, you're getting worse! Continuous learning and self-improvement are the keys to a long and prosperous life. Find out more at iLearningGlobal

It's Not What, But Why!

noreply@blogger.com (Achievers Life) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:51:00 +0000

"When you discover your mission, you will feel its demand. It will fill you with enthusiasm and a burning desire to get to work on it." -- W. Clement Stone

"The best definition of 'resolve' I ever heard came from a schoolgirl in Foster City, California...[she said] 'I think resolve means promising yourself you will never give up.' That's it! That's the best definition I've ever heard: PROMISE YOURSELF YOU'LL NEVER GIVE UP."-- Jim Rohn

People regard January 1 as a transformational date; a time to wipe the slate clean and start anew. New Years resolutions are a popular topic of conversation and often mentioned in a joking fashion. The expectation is that resolutions will be made and quickly broken. This is propagated by the media and becomes rooted in the subconscious of those who listen; setting them up for failure.

Another problem with resolutions is that people focus on "what" they want to change and not "why" they want to change. If you only focus on what you want to change, your motivation will quickly fade as soon as you face an obstacle or become too busy. But if you have very clear and compelling reasons (the "why") to make a change you will be more likely to see it through. As Jim Rohn says, “you’ll accomplish your dreams only when you have enough REASONS to accomplish them because when the WHY gets stronger the HOW gets easier."

Chris Widener relates a great story that illustrates this point well. A man struggled with being overweight much of his life and failed at many attempts to lose weight. Then his child became ill and required a kidney transplant for which he was a perfect match. However, the doctors told him they couldn't operate to remove his kidney because he was too obese. He learned how much weight he needed to lose to allow the operation and how much time he had. Suddenly he had a very compelling reason to lose weight...his "why" was very strong. You can guess what happened. He lost the weight and saved his child's life (and most likely extended his own).

Instead of making New Years resolutions that are likely to fail, I prefer to set written goals that I can track. When I develop my goals I think about the end result and why I want to accomplish it. Based on the desired end state and reasons for getting there, I can create clear and compelling goals that I am motivated to accomplish.

Setting goals is more of an art than a science. There are many effective principles that can be followed, but ultimately it is a personal process and people generally mesh many methodologies together to fit their own personal style. The important thing isn't necessarily how you create your goals, but that you take the action to create them and write them down.

However, taking time to study various proven methods for setting goals will save you much time and simplify the process. I have studied goal setting programs from Jim Rohn, Brian Tracy, Zig Ziglar, Stephen Covey, and others to come up with my own method. Learning about goal setting helps to overcome the biggest hurdle faced when setting goals...getting started!!

If you are having trouble getting started setting your goals and don't have time to review many different programs, I recommend Darren Hardy's "Design Your Best Year Ever" book. Darren developed this program based on 20+ years of refined study, practice, and execution. He has already gone through the process of evaluating many different goal setting programs and pulling together the best practices from each to form a proven, actionable program.

To learn more about "Design Your Best Year Ever", click here. You can download the guide immediately and get started on creating a more successful and fulfilling future. You can join the ranks of the 3% of people that reach their dreams through setting and achieving their written goals.

Forget about resolutions that fail, make this the year you start achieving your dreams by setting big audacious goals!

Scott

If you're not getting better, you're getting worse! Continuous learning and self-improvement are the keys to a long and prosperous life. Find out more at iLearningGlobal

All Learning Is Not Created Equally

noreply@blogger.com (Achievers Life) — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:18:00 +0000

What you learn is not nearly as important as how you apply what your learn. Learning is very subjective and the lesson may be interpreted in many different ways.

I witnessed this first hand many years ago when I brought home two puppies from the same litter. Initially they would not leave the yard; but as they grew they became more adventurous and would frequently explore the neighborhood (OK...run away!). When I would finally catch them I would discipline them both the same (I know now that training with praise if more effective...but that's a different story).

Although both dogs were disciplined the same (given the same lesson), their reactions were very different. One dog quickly learned that running away produced an undesirable result and she would no longer run away. The other dog learned that getting caught produced an undesirable result and she worked harder to not get caught after running away.

They were from the same litter, raised together in the same environment, and treated equally; yet they developed distinct personalities and learning styles. The same learning pattern was demonstrated many times throughout their lives with similar, opposite reactions.

I realize this example is with dogs, but I believe it applies equally with people. It is important to know that the intended message is not always interpreted the same and therefore the application of the knowledge can yield different results. If you are teaching or delivering an important message to several people, you must follow-up to ensure that the intended result has been achieved.

However, when the message is not critical and consistent application of the knowledge is not required, having different interpretations is a good thing. It sparks creativity and opens the door to new possibilities. It is the unique interpretations and application of knowledge that brings us new inventions every day. It provides interesting conversation and debate. It allows us to see things in a whole new way. And, it allows people to think for themselves.

To continue growing, you must continue learning. The more you can apply your own thoughts to your learning, the greater your growth will be. But to grow and learn even more, share your view with others and openly listen to their interpretations. As you gather more information your thoughts will begin to shift and you will take various pieces and fit them together to form a new picture.

Learning is not about memorizing facts and figures, it is about gathering information, interpreting it based on your experiences, and discovering how to apply the new knowledge in your life.

Scott
If you're not getting better, you're getting worse! Continuous learning and self-improvement are the keys to a long and prosperous life. Find out more at iLearningGlobal

The Books You Read...

noreply@blogger.com (Achievers Life) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:05:00 +0000

"You are the same today as you’ll be in five years except for two things: the people you meet and the books you read." -- Charlie "Tremendous" Jones

"Some books leave us free and some books make us free." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

"In the case of good books, the point is not how many of them you can get through, but rather how many can get through to you." -- Mortimer Adler

"A book lying idle on a shelf is wasted ammunition. Like money, books must be kept in constant circulation. Lend and borrow to the maximum -- of both books and money! But especially books, for books represent infinitely more than money. A book is not only a friend, it makes friends for you. When you have possessed a book with mind and spirit, you are enriched. But when you pass it on you are enriched threefold." -- Henry Miller

It has been said that a person who does not read is no better than a person that can not read. Books have the power to enrich your mind, enhance your life, expand your thinking, and simply entertain. I much prefer reading a book to watching television; there are no commercials, I control the pace, and I get to create my own pictures to match the words. In the past I read mostly fiction, but over the last few years I have been reading about 90% non-fiction.

I always keep books close. I continually build my personal library so there will always be a book waiting for me. I buy audio books so I can learn while I drive. I typically have 2 books in progress at a time; one fiction and one non-fiction to provide balance.

Earlier this year, SUCCESS Magazine published a list of what they considered the top 25 success books of all time (http://tinyurl.com/5calvx). I made it a personal goal to read or listen to full versions of each of these books by the end of the year (I have 2 left!). Now, as I near completion of the top 25, here is a list of books that I will be reading in 2009 (no particular order):

"Success Built to Last" -- Jerry Porras, Stewart Emery, Mark Thompson
"Having It All" -- John Assaraf
"The Success Principles" -- Jack Canfield
"How To Read A Book" -- Mortimer Adler
"The Millionaire Mind" -- Thomas Stanley
"How To Stop Worrying & Start Living" -- Dale Carnegie
"Uncommon Friends" -- James Newton
"The Essential Laws of Fearless Living" -- Guy Finley
"Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway" -- Susan Jeffers
"Vagabonding" -- Rolf Potts
"The Ultimate Gift" -- Jim Stovall
"Og Mandino's University Of Success" -- Og Mandino
"Lincoln On Leadership" -- Donald T. Phillips
"The Last Lecture" -- Randy Pausch
"Man's Search For Meaning" -- Viktor Frankl

I will balance that list with fiction by James Patterson, John Grisham, Stephen King, Michael Crichton, Dean Koontz, and others. Also non-fiction books by Bill Bryson, Jon Katz, John Muir, Richard Bangs, and others about the environment, dogs, and adventure.

I am always looking for new books to add to my list and to my library. What books do you plan to read in the new year? What books have you read that have impacted your life? Please leave a comment with your suggestions and thoughts.

Make a resolution in 2009 to watch less television and read more books!!!

Scott

If you're not getting better, you're getting worse!Continuous learning and self-improvement are the keys to a long and prosperous life. Find out more at iLearningGlobal

What Is Success?

noreply@blogger.com (Achievers Life) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:10:00 +0000

Do you want to achieve more success in your life? You probably answered yes to that question. But, do you know what the definition of success is? Have you ever looked it up in the dictionary?

Most people will admit that they have never looked up the definition of success, yet they feel they know what it means and they know they want it. They have grand visions of what SUCCESS is!

Success has many definitions in the dictionary, some of which are:

the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; accomplishment of a desired end
the attainment of wealth, position, honors, or the like
a successful performance or achievement
a person or thing that is successful; a person with a record of successes
the achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted
the gaining of fame or prosperity; the extent of such gain
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

Based on the definition, success is not limited by size or scope. If you intend to get out of bed in the morning, and you in fact get out of bed, you are a success. It focuses on the completion of a goal or activity rather than the worthiness. Certainly just completing an intended task is not what most people think of when they say they want to be successful!

Many people only view success in terms of money and fame. Although included in the definitions, it's a very limited view when you look at the other definitions. Obviously success is very subjective. The definitions leave room for much interpretation; what would be considered a success to one person may be a complete failure to another. Wealth to one person may be $1000 cash, which may be considered pocket money to someone else. Prosperity to one may mean having a new luxury car and a large house, while to another it may mean having a happy family. You can have the same polarity with fame, position, honors, etc.

So what's the point?

The point is that success is very personal. It doesn't matter how the dictionary defines success; all that matters is how we define success for ourselves. If you want to be a success, you must clearly define what that means to you. What is the desired end you wish to accomplish that would mean you are successful?

Once you are clear on what success means to you, focus on achieving your success! Don't worry about what others think or how they define success. Your definition is the definition that matters; it's the one that makes all the difference.

Never stop dreaming and never stop believing in yourself. Define SUCCESS in your life and create a plan to achieve it.

Scott

If you're not getting better, you're getting worse!
Continuous learning and self-improvement are the keys
to a long and prosperous life. Find out more at iLearningGlobal

All Work And No Play...Is No Good At All!!

noreply@blogger.com (Achievers Life) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:38:00 +0000

The older you get the faster life seems to fly by. It is already December and the year is a blur. Too often, we get bogged down with work, chores, and the daily grind and forget to take time out to truly enjoy and appreciate life. Weekends don't seem like enough time. Vacations are too few and far between. Fun is a distant memory.

To avoid burnout, it is important to take frequent breaks to re-connect with the activities that bring you joy, that energize you, and make life FUN!! Take a moment to think of the hobbies and activities that you participated in when you were younger. Are you still involved? If not, why? Think of the bumper stickers that say "I'd rather be..." and fill in the blank with your own desire. Make a goal to have more fun and plan it into every week. Instead of "I used to...", make sure you can say "I do..." and "I will..." and "I can...".

Be selfish about taking time for yourself. If you regularly plan time to actively pursue the things that you love (or once loved) to do, you will be re-energizing yourself and no longer regretting the time that slips away. You will in turn be more giving and present in the time that you spend with others.

Be generous with the time you spend with others. Make sure you are "present" and "in the moment" when sharing your time. Appreciate and enjoy the activities you engage in. Talk about your passions and your dreams for the future; avoid work, politics, and news of the world (there's a time and place for that).

You are never too old or too young to enjoy life. Don't sit on the sidelines; participate in making your life an adventure.

Build a life of memories, not regrets!

Scott

If you're not getting better, you're getting worse!
Continuous learning and self-improvement are the keys
to a long and prosperous life. Find out more at iLearningGlobal

Be Thankful For What You Have, Not What You Want

noreply@blogger.com (Achievers Life) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:37:00 +0000

Thanksgiving is a great time to reflect on the year so far and appreciate all that you have, all that you have accomplished, and everyone you have shared your life with. Don't get so caught up in life that you forget to enjoy the journey.

Instead of focusing on what you don't have and what may be lacking in your life, look around and take stock of what you already have. Think about what you have accomplished, where you have been, where you are now, who you have helped, and who has helped you. Make a list of everything and everyone in your life you are thankful for and carry it with you.

If you want more in and out of life, you must first appreciate what you have. It is an attitude of gratitude that will help you find balance. Carry this feeling with you throughout the year. Think of 3 things you are grateful for every day before you get out of bed.

Remember there is no time like the present to show appreciation. When someone does something that pleases or helps you, let them know immediately. Make it a habit and practice it often.

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful and a time of giving. Be a thankful giver and you will have even more to be thankful for next year!

Scott
your guide to opportunities marketing

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Simple Formula For Transformation

noreply@blogger.com (Achievers Life) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:51:00 +0000

I was recently listening to a presentation by Bill Phillips (of "Body For Life" fame) about transformation. Bill's niche is in health and fitness, but his message applies to all aspects of life and business. He presents a simple formula for transforming your life. Notice that this is a "simple" formula, not an "easy" one! Following the formula requires discipline and the ability to acknowledge that there is something that needs to be improved (transformed).

The "Simple" Formula is to answer the following questions in order:

Where am I now?
Where do I want to be?
Why?
When do I want to be there? (and when will I start?)
How will I get there?

Simple, but not easy!

Where am I now? This question requires an honest assessment of whatever it is you want to change/improve/transform. Write down or otherwise document the current state. It can be a picture, a process map, an outline, or anything else that provides a clear statement of the starting point.

Where do I want to be? Once you know where you are, you need to define where you want to be. What is the outcome you desire? As Stephen Covey says, "Begin with the end in mind." You need to be clear out this. As with the present state, the future state must be clearly documented and very specific. The more specific, the greater your chances of attaining the future desired state. Think of it as if it is already true and then describe what that looks like or find a picture that clearly represents the desired outcome.

Why? This question is extremely important. You must have a compelling reason for making a transformation. This is the driving force, the motivation factor, and ultimately what will keep you going when you encounter obstacles. Look at the end state you documented and think about all the benefits that will come from arriving there. Brainstorm the tangible and intangible benefits and then develop your "why" from that list. It should create a burning desire within you to achieve the goal.

When? You must answer two questions here. When will you begin and when will you finish. There is no time like the present and ideally you should begin immediately (once you've answered the 3 questions above); but, there may be valid reasons why you can't start right now. That's OK. But, write down exactly when you plan to start the transformation process and commit to beginning on that date. Then, set a deadline. The deadline should be realistic but it should also stretch you. Compressing the timeline will require greater discipline and effort, but will result in greater success. Speed is your friend. The faster you are able to achieve your goal the sooner you will be able to enjoy the fruits of your labor; and the less likely you will be derailed by distractions or other obstacles that could cause you to fail.

How? Finally, it's time to take action! Once you have clearly answered the where, why, and when questions and written them down, it's time to create your plan for making it happen. Determining how to accomplish something can be a big stumbling block for many people. However, you can simplify the process by starting general and adding the specifics as you go along. Don't worry about having everything planned out on day one. The important thing is to get started towards your goal and then build on the momentum as you achieve incremental successes. Your plan (the "how") is a living document that will grow with you and become more clear after each step you take. Answering the other questions before answering how will make the process much easier. You can also think of this process as "ready, fire, aim"...which means GET STARTED and then figure it out as you go. The important thing is to take measurable action towards your desired end state every day and make corrections to your plan as needed.

I deliberately did not provide specific examples to demonstrate this process because I don't want to limit thinking and creativity. If you review each of the steps, you will see that they can apply to any goal you wish to undertake.

Use this simple, yet powerful, formula to design your future and dramatically improve your life.

Keep a positive attitude and believe that you can achieve!

Scott Thomas

your guide to opportunities marketing

And Then I Saw Something Shiny...

noreply@blogger.com (Achievers Life) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:00:00 +0000

All cylinders were firing, I was motivated, I knew what needed to be done, I was working effectively and efficiently...and then...I saw something shiny!!!

Does that sound familiar...diligently working away, making great progress, and then getting distracted? It happens to everyone and it brings productivity to a grinding halt. It doesn't matter what the actual distraction is, the impact is still the same. Once distracted it can take several minutes just to get back to where you were; if you are able to get back at all.

While it is nearly impossible to eliminate all distractions (or shiny objects!), you can greatly reduce them by taking a few disciplined actions:

Plan your day either the evening before or first thing in the morning.

Don't over plan! Be sure your plan is realistic and leave room for the unexpected.

Plan to work on your most difficult task or project when you are typically most alert (whatever time of day that happens to be for you).

Do Not multi-task...focus all your attention on one thing at a time. You are more effective and your mind will be less prone to wandering.

Turn off the phone(s). If you are working on a computer, turn off any popups and instant messages.

Give yourself a specific amount of time to work on a task, then set a timer/alarm.

Take a break. Don't go more than 2 hours without taking a short break to keep your mind alert. Stretch. Take a walk. Go outside.

Clean up your workspace so that the only thing that is in front of you is what you are working on (this includes closing extra programs/windows on your computer). You need to remove any of those shiny things that are trying to capture your attention!

Listen to classical music in the background. For some reason the brain really likes classical music.

Limiting people distractions could be the most difficult depending on your situation. If you have an office, close the door. If you work in an open area, use headphones or ear plugs to block out background noise.

To be successful, taking action is not enough...you must take FOCUSED ACTION! Eliminating potential distractions before you start will allow you to focus, be more effective, and get more done.

Finally, when the work is over don't forget to leave time to play!!

Scott
your guide to opportunities marketing

Continuous Learning and Continous Earning...A Winning Combination!!

noreply@blogger.com (Achievers Life) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:04:00 +0000

If you are committed to personal development and continuous learning you will understand the value of iLearningGlobal. iLearningGlobal is a new online learning site utilizing an amazing new video technology (in Hi Def full screen) with content from some of the tops speakers, trainers, and authors worldwide.

iLearningGlobal provides direct 24/7 access to the most valuable training and learning content available today. It provides training videos, audio programs, and ebooks so you have multiple ways to learn. Fresh new content is added to the site weekly so the information is always fresh and you never run out of resources for continuous learning.

In addition to the learning content, iLearningGlobal allows you to earn a residual income by promoting the site and providing the opportunity for others to join and become a member of this worldwide learning community. The company goal is to create one million new millionaires by the year 2020.

The Chief Learning Officer is Brian Tracy and the faculty already consists of Mark Victor Hansen, Tony Alessandra, Don Hutson, Jay Abraham, Patricia Fripp, Bob Proctor, Debbie Allen, John Gray, and many more.

The official global launch of iLearningGlobal will be in March 2009. iLearningGlobal is a community that is NOT influenced by advertising and sponsorships like search engines and most websites. The advertising is solely based on “word of mouth” and “direct referral” by iLG Independent Marketers. This means now is the perfect time to join and have access to hundreds of hours of quality learning and the potential to make ongoing residual income.

Go to http://www.ilearningglobal.biz/AchieversLife for more information and to watch the introduction video. Start on your path to continuous learning today and build a network of other success minded people to ensure continuous earning in the future for all of you!

Wishing you great success and continuous achievement,

Scott
your guide to opportunities marketing

Thought Starters For Goal Setting

noreply@blogger.com (Achievers Life) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:46:00 +0000

The end of the year is approaching rapidly and it's time to start thinking about setting goals for 2009. Planning for the year ahead and identifying your goals can be a daunting task. You probably know you should set SMART goals -- Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time based. But how do you get started? If you are setting business goals, ask yourself the following questions to gain clarity:

Who are my customers?
What value do I provide for my customers?
How do I (can I) measure that value?
Am I providing the right services/products to the right people?
How can I improve my product/service?
Am I providing self-service where I should be providing full-service?
Am I providing full-service where I should be providing self-service?
What should I be doing a little more of?
What should I be doing a little less of?
What can I do that will have the greatest positive impact?

These questions are meant to invoke thought and generate ideas. They may generate additional questions. Use them to guide a brainstorming session with a free flow of ideas. Then clarify those ideas and formulate your SMART goals.

While these questions are geared towards business goals, they can be modified slightly to help you develop personal goals.

I believe you will achieve more and go farther if you look at goal setting as a creative process instead of a logical process. Look at it as an opportunity to break out of what you have always done and focus on doing the right things (being effective, not just efficient).

Scott
your guide to opportunities marketing

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Stephen Pierce's Goal Get 'Em Report

noreply@blogger.com (Achievers Life) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:15:00 +0000

"Good is the enemy of Great and Great is the enemy of what's possible" -- Stephen Pierce

Stephen Pierce has released a report on with 7 steps on how to ACHIEVE your goals, not just set them. The 7 steps are:

Find an accountability partner
Find out if you are stuck
Create a weekly/monthly pulse for your company
Create an issues list
Get clear about your objectives and focus your resources
Be consistent in your actions and recommit every day
Celebrate your progress

You can get a copy of the report at http://www.achieverslife.com/StephenPiercesGoalGetEmReport.pdf

Take some time to read this 14 page report and become a Goal Achiever today!

Scott

your guide to opportunities marketing

Learning from the experience of others...

noreply@blogger.com (Achievers Life) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:28:00 +0000

Stephen Pierce recently spent a week touring the U.S. and interviewing several successful Internet Marketers along the way. He is now releasing the videos of those interviews on his blog at dtalpha.com/talkback.

In the latest release he spoke with Anik Singal (who recently launched the very successful PPC Classroom 2.0). The interview is really fantastic. Anik is genuine, passionate, and displays great integrity. His story is inspiring and he speaks from the heart.

There were so many great lessons presented; both in leadership and success. The points that I immediately picked up on are:

Money or time - the choice is yours. You have the resources you need to start your own online business (everyone has 168 hours per week).
We all have the opportunity to thrive independent of the general economy; believe in yourself and your abilities.
Be persistent; never, never give up! As Anik put it, "Stoppin' is not an option!"
Be accountable and take responsibility.
Focus on solutions, not blame.
Learn from your mistakes and don't repeat them.
Have faith in people and show appreciation.
Invest in yourself; get educated. Jim Rohn says, "Formal education will make you a living; but, self education will make you a fortune!"
It's OK to "freak out" if things go wrong, but not for long! Allow yourself a specific amount of time, whether it's 5 seconds or 5 minutes, and then start moving towards the solution.

Take some time to watch the interview. It will be time well spent and much better than anything currently on TV!

Scott
your guide to opportunities marketing

Patient, Consistent, Persistent

noreply@blogger.com (Achievers Life) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:12:00 +0000

If you want to succeed in any large endeavor, you must be patient, consistent, and persistent. Being patient helps you maintain your focus and stick to your plan (you have a plan, right?). If you don't have a plan, take the time to develop one. Consistency means following the plan and taking action every day. Finally, persistence means staying with it until the end. The following steps can help lead you down your own path to success:

Have a plan or goal...be sure to write it down
Create a clear vision of the end state -- what you expect to achieve
Stick to the plan and/or follow a proven system (McDonald's didn't become a global success by allowing each franchise owner to do their own thing...they have a system)
Don't give up...never, never, never give up
Learn what works and what doesn't; then do more of what works
Focus on doing things right, not fast
Get started!!!
Do something every day to move you closer to your goal
Celebrate little victories
Help others first (Zig Ziglar says you can get everything in life you want if you help enough people get what they want)
Believe in yourself

If you don't see results immediately, don't give up. Stick with your plan and keep a positive attitude. Review your plan and tweak it as needed. Learn from any mistakes and apply those lessons. Don't just do something once and expect Earth shattering results. You must be consistent and keep moving forward with purpose and a clear sense of purpose. Make a promise to yourself that you will never give up and you will see your plan through to the end. You never know when your big breakthrough is about to happen.

Be patient, consistent, persistent, and have absolute integrity in everything you do. Keep your focus and see obstacles as challenges. If your desire is strong enough, nothing can stop you from reaching your goal. If you have a setback, remind yourself WHY you are doing what you do and keep pushing forward. If failure is not an option, there is nothing left but success. Failure only exists when you don't learn from your past experience.

Scott Thomas

your guide to Opportunities Marketing

Make Today Wonderful!

noreply@blogger.com (Achievers Life) — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:54:00 +0000

I am currently reading Brian Tracy's "Maximum Achievement," and I highly recommend the book to anyone interested in improving their life. Brian relates a story about a man who decided to wake up every morning and tell himself something wonderful was going to happen to him that day.

This struck a chord with me...mostly because of how simple it is compared to verbalizing a list of 100 affirmations in front of the mirror every morning! I decided to try it for myself. What an amazing little tool for starting the day off right. When I wake in the morning, before I even get out of bed, I think to myself..."something wonderful is going to happen to me today"...and I smile. I found that this simple process makes me happy and excited to begin the day. I now spend my day wondering what wonderful thing will happen to me next.

The bonus is that if you expect something wonderful to happen, then you are more tuned in to what is happening around you. And...something wonderful will happen! It may be something small like finding a quarter on the sidewalk or something big like getting upgraded seats at the baseball game (I started with free nose-bleed seats and ended with free seats behind home plate!). It could also be a pleasant phone call or an email you didn't expect, great seats at a restaurant, seeing a bird or wild animal that you don't see every day, seeing a single flower bloom in a garden; it really can be anything that lifts you up that day.

When something wonderful happens, acknowledge it and be grateful. This will affirm that wonderful things really do happen to you every day.

Start your day with this wonderful affirmation and you will be more energized, happier, and more positive. Try it yourself...it's free, easy, and it works!

May something wonderful happen to you every day!

Scott Thomas
your guide to Opportunities Marketing

Website owners...Check out this cool tool!!

noreply@blogger.com (Achievers Life) — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:35:00 +0000

If you are currently in Internet Marketing and have a website, you should definitely check out this cool tool! Dave Guindon has created a video that shows you how to use Peel Away Ads 3.0 and he's also included some free gifts (including an absolutely free Private Label Rights product).

The tool allows you to put an irresistible clickable link or message in the corner of your web page. It looks like the page is peeling away (thus the name of the tool). When you move your mouse over it a bigger picture displays that becomes a clickable link to send the visitor to a bonus offer, a discount buyers page, etc.; or you can simply give them a secret message for looking. What you do with it is up to you and your creativity.

I purchased the product and was able to put in on one of my web pages in just a few minutes. Watching Dave's video and the video tutorials that come with the product are really all you need to get started.

So go check it out now at http://peelawayads.achieverslife.com/ and enjoy the free video. Don't forget to download the PLR product on the right side of the video.

Have a fantastic day!
Scott Thomas
your guide to Opportunities Marketing