Your Winners Circle

Once A Chicken Catcher Now A Vocalist On "America's Got Talent"

No one thought that when Kevin Skinner stepped onto the stage that he would be on his way to competing on the show "America's Got Talent". But what a surprise when he began to pick his guitar and out came an amazing voice singing "If Tomoorow Never Comes" by Garth Brooks.  His performance was genuine and quite heartfelt as he brought the entire theater to their feet in a standing ovation.

Kevin stepped up to the plate and is now on his way to Las Vegas where he will be a contestant on the popular TV show. The line up is expected to be the biggest talent show after the outstanding performance by Susan Boyle on "Britain's Got Talent" just months ago. 

A Rising Entrepreneur Rocking Her Workout

Just recently I had the opportunity to help one amazing young lady get started on the internet with her first blog.  Since then she has blossomed into quite and entrepreneur as well.  This young lady's name is Lisa and she is the owner/author of Rock In The Workout an informational website about diet and your fitness workout.  But the realization of what her life could be like was encouraged when she attend a Millionaire Mind Intensive event in Phoenix, Arizona. 

Not only did Lisa learn about changing her mindset and wealth files but she met T Harv Eker briefly, Author of the book "Secrets of the Millionaire mind" and a man who teaches thousands of people, wealth principles that changes their lives.  I know because I was one of them in 2005 when I attended my Millionaire Mind Intensive. But like anything else these do not work if you do not apply them and apply them Lisa did.  

In her post, Yo-Yo Dieting...What America Experiences Everyday, Lisa gives us insight on the phenomenon of getting and staying in shape or lack of and how to get started and be successful.  The information on her website is simple yet precise.  She also keeps you up to date on her progress and some of the goals and dreams she is working toward.  In her mid twenties, lisa is well on her way to creating a magnificent business and a lifestyle she had only had a glimpse of in the past.   

Lisa is also an excellent make-up artist and does various events from time to time.  She is working on a special effects make up book for Halloween for the average person wanting to create a great costumed look.  Lisa has everything she needs to create an outstanding life, to include belief in herself, the faith and courage to step out into the unknown and a vision of a fantastic future.  She is truely a millionaire in the making!

You Don't Have To Be Human To Be A Hero, Winners Come In Many Forms

 I was emailed this story and was tremendously moved by its intensity.  I wasnted to share it as well to those who have not heard it before.  My dog and cats are rescue animals and I am so blessed to provide them a great home and enjoy their warmth and companionship. Winners come in all shapes and sizes but nowhere is it listed that they are only human.

My kind of dog! 
 
This is the story about Brutus, a military K9 at McChord.
 
 He's huge - part Boxer and part British Bull Mastiff and tops the scales at 200 lbs. His handler took the picture. Brutus is running toward me because he knows I have some Milk Bone treats, so he's slobbering away! I had to duck around a tree just before he got to me in case he couldn't stop, but he did. Brutus won the Congressional Medal of Honor last year from his tour in  Iraq . His handler and four other soldiers were taken hostage by insurgents. Brutus and his handler communicate by sign language and he gave Brutus the signal that meant "go away but come back and find me".  The Iraqis paid no attention to Brutus. He came back later and quietly tore the throat out of one guard at one door and another guard at another door. He then jumped against one of the doors repeatedly (the guys were being held in an old warehouse) until it opened. He went in and untied his handler and they all escaped. He's the first K9 to receive this honor. If he knows you're ok, he's a big old lug and wants to sit in your lap. He enjoys the company of cats.
 
 K-9 Congressional Medal of Honor Winner
 
 Thought you'd find this interesting.
 
 Talk about animal intelligence and bonding with humans!
 
   Remember that they can't do a lot of things for themselves and that they depend on you to make their life a quality life!
 
 A PET'S TEN COMMANDMENTS.........
 
 1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.
 
 2. Give me time to understand what you want of me
 
 3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
 
 4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment, but I have only you.
 
 5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
 
 6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
 
 7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you.
 
 8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.
 
 9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old.
 
 10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so.
 
 ~Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them.
 
 Life would be a much duller, less joyful experience without God's critters. 
 
  We do not have to wait for Heaven, to be surrounded by hope, love, and joyfulness. It is here on earth and has four legs!  

Memorial Day Is An Amazing Time To Realize The Freedom We Have And Those Who Fought To Secure It

As I work on my online businesses and spend time with my friends today, I am very aware of the freedom I so much enjoy.  Although many of us, especially those who have been extremely successful online, enjoy the ability to make our own choices and do the things we do with who we wish, many people around the world do not enjoy such a luxury.  But it is who went to battle that secured this freedom that we recognize and honor today.  And honor is a virtue and a value that is many times taken for granted. 

As we go through our busy day enjoying barbeques, swim parties, cocktails, friendships and relationships, let us not forget the lives that will not be enjoying the same because they were called to duty.  The duty of defending and maintaining freedom for those in this country.  These men and women had the courage to stand up and fight and even lose their lives.  These are the winners I appreciate each time I see my now grown children and their children laugh and cry with opportunity to grow and improve themselves into individuals that can make a difference in their communities and the world around them.  I am proud to live in America despite it's flaws give my gratitude to those who stood on the front line so that I could live a rich and fullfilled lifestyle.  "Thank You to Our Armed Forces"  May the gifts and blessings of a MIghty God be with those of your friends and family that are still with us today.

Doing What It Takes To Reach Your Goals

Just recently I have had the opportunity to watch a young lady take an amazing grip on her future. some of this comes from the journey she began to control her weigh and become healthy, wealthy, and wise.  She started a new blogsite Rock In The Workout and the content she is sharing in not only great information for useful and understandable to the average person.  This website give resources, tips, and expainations that can help you begin to shape up and look your best.  She holds no punches as to what it takes to reach the goals you set for yourself. She shares her stories of the journey she is on to run marathons and compete in body competions in the future.

Lisa Schrolucke is rockin the workout and understands the challenges that arise when it comes to weigh loss and fitness.  She has made it a goal to team up with some of the best in those fields and help others just like her to achieve the fitness and weight goals they only think about.  She wants to develop her own fitness program and healthy eating program for many just like her who sometimes struggle with sticking to what it takes to look and feel good physically and emotionally.  From average girl to fitness pro in training will give you update details of her progress and guidelines to follow for those who want to travel the journey with her.  You can follow her on Twitter as well.  As an accomplished makeup artist, Lisa knew there is more to beauty and decided to share her discoveries and progress. She is certainly a winner and is Doing What It Takes. 

Even In These Turbulent Times, Never Give Up On Your Dreams

It has become apparent that many people have thrown in the towel and given up on what was once their dreams.  I don't believe they realize that your dreams are what should and will spur you on in tough times even more that the prosperous times. 

A great practice to help you get back on track is to take time every morning  to visualize those things that you want in your life and hold those thoughts for at least sixty seconds.  But another more important step is to daydream periodically throughout the day about those same things.  When your daytime dreams are more concious and you ae aware of what you want, you can then dream them into reality. 

One more practice you can implement is to visualize those very same dreams each night befiore you go to sleep.  By doing this, it sets your subconcious mind in action to work with the energy of the universe to find ways to bring those dreams to life.  Make a list of the smaller wants and one by one as you acquire them mark them off your list and watch how quickly these things come into your life.  That makes it easier to bring to life the larger dreams one by one also. 

Especially now it is imperative to hang onto what drives you to success.  What you focus on expands and that includes problems. This is why it is so important to focus on your successes. Write them down! The 365 Days Of Successes Journal a great motivation and inspirational journal to help keep you on track and moving forward toward your goals and dreams.Visualize your future and take advantage of what is...one man's trash is another man's gold.  This is a great time to get better as what you do and become flexible. 

I Am Loved Even Through The Economic Tests And Trials

Sometimes it is hard to remember that no matter where we are or what we do ....we are loved.  I saw this video and it not only reminded me but inspired me to keep going.  This economy has made many a heart heavy with the burdens of financial dispair.  The hope of a good life and an abundant lifestyle took a different turn in the past year.  But if we can remind ourselves that trials grow us up and mature us.  That growing will also grow our businesses and lifestyle to a higher level.  Maturing is a proccess and it is not always comfortable.  And the testing develops perserverence.  But in the midst of it all I rest on the faith

that I Am Loved.

A Life Of Authenticity Will Bring A Life Of Meaningful Success

People talk about living happy, successful, and even meaningful lives but none speak of living an authentic life.  What exactly is an authentic life?  To live an authentic life you live by your truths in your day to day agendas.  It is not enough to believe your truth you must live it as well.

To be authentic means to know yourself and trust yourself.  It is by action and thought that you become authentic.  Once you have heard from within beyond the normal daily inner chatter, you can put into life that knowing and believing.  To not be authentic would mean that you would have belief but not act upon it.  Sometines it may be inconvenient to act on your beliefs but it will never be convenient to be authentic.

A large number of people are not true to themselves. They do not look beyond the superficial to find purpose.  If your truth changes then your actions must change as well.  It is the change that happens in you that changes the world around you.  To be truely happy youmust live a life of authenticity.  Just success will not bring you this because happines and truth come from within. 

Looking At Your Life Through The Innocent Eyes Of A Child

When we were young we were excited about each day.  We entered the day as if it was a new adventure, which it was.  The purity of life shone like the morning sun.  But as we grew older we have forgotten the beauty of the day and of life itself.  Our attitudes changed with the times and circumstances.  And we began to see ourselves as old or older.  We forget that how we think is how we become.  So we become less vibrant and our other selves begin to fade away.

It is time we look at ourselves as a new person.  Allow our hearts to beam with life, no matter what the outside world says or thinks.   Take a few minutes to re-evaluate how we look at ourselves and that will shine through to the outside.  You will soon notice a change in the way you look, feel, walk, talk and smile.  You do not need to buy a full new wardrobe or run of for plastic surgery.  Find one new article of clothing, change your hairstyle or the color of your hair just a little.  Get a facial or massage to feel more alive.  A pedicure works wonders.  All of this can be done by a male or female to rejuvinate the you that is hiding on the inside. You will be amazed at how differently you look at your life and how differently the people around you will see you.   Your confidence level will soar.  Your new self image will also encourage changes just because like attracts like.  You will see the winner that you really are. It is a universal law.      

When we were young we were excited about each day.  We entered the day as if it was a new adventure, which it was.  The purity of life shone like the morning sun.  But as we grew older we have forgotten the beauty of the day and of life itself.  Our attitudes changed with the times and circumstances.  And we began to see ourselves as old or older.  We forget that how we think is how we become.  So we become less vibrant and our other selves begin to fade away.

It is time we look at ourselves as a new person.  Allow our hearts to beam with life, no matter what the outside world says or thinks.   Take a few minutes to re-evaluate how we look at ourselves and that will shine through to the outside.  You will soon notice a change in the way you look, feel, walk, talk and smile.  You do not need to buy a full new wardrobe or run of for plastic surgery.  Find one new article of clothing, change your hairstyle or the color of your hair just a little.  Get a facial or massage to feel more alive.  A pedicure works wonders.  All of this can be done by a male or female to rejuvinate the you that is hiding on the inside. You will be amazed at how differently you look at your life and how differently the people around you will see you.   Your confidence level will soar.  Your new self image will also encourage changes just because like attracts like.  You will see the winner that you really are. It is a universal law.      

99 Balloons For A Lifetime Of Memories

When I saw this video, I could not help but share it with others.  What a heart touching story of a fighter and a true winner.  Eliot teaches us all what it means to never give up.  never take for granted, those you love....

                        If You Have A Rose To Give, Give it Today, Tomorrow May Be Too Late.