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The Power Of Your Intention Creates The Pathway For Your Successes

Now that we have begun a new year, it is time to re-evaluate our own direction, goals and intentions that will set the stage for our tomorrows. It is also a time to look back at the previous year and evaluate our milestones and successes we accomplished along the way. This is where your journal comes in.  If you do not have a journal or did not take the time to fill one in, then shame on you.  The best of the best mentors and coaches recommend that you keep a journal to track your progress and celebrate your wins. 

Your intention can sometimes be more powerful than your goals.  Your intention is a mindset and when you engage the power of your mindset, your engage the power of the Universal Laws of Attraction.  The mindset is also where you continue to focus on positive energy.  Even when things are not going as well you you may expect, your positivity prevent mental road block to interfere with the intention you set. Your goals are the stepping stones that get you to completion of that intention.

The power of your intention also engages your belief system.  Many set goals but do not actually believe that they will achieve them.  Much like New Years Resolutions.  People set New Years Resolutions without the true intention of keeping them.  They may try but if the resolution is not back by true intention it will fail. Your intention works hand in hand with your determination.  When you set a true intention, you become determined to achieve that level of success and set goals accordingly to do so.  Once you reach the completion of that intention you set a new one with the determination and goals.  The cycle must complete itself for success to be achieved.  So if your serious about take your success to a higher level, start setting solid intention and invest in a journal  as your tracking and reference tool and will see a level of success much higher that you might have imagined.

After 50 Years They Are Still Performing

Just recently I had the opportunity to see a concert being performed by none other than The Four Tops and The Temptations.  And what a show it was.  The arena was full and everyone was enjoying the sounds of yesteryear and the dance moves as the two groups brought back the memories. 

 Both groups were founded in Detroit, Michigan, The Four Tops as The Four Aims with Lead singer, Levi Stubbs and groupmates Abdul "Duke" Fakir, Renaldo "Obie" Benson and Lawrence Payton. They remained together for over four decades, having gone from 1953 until 1997 without a single change in personnel. Lawrence Payton died on June 20, 1997 and the band continued with only three members using the name The Tops before Theo Peoples, who sang for The Temptations, was brought in as the new fourth member. Stubbs had a stroke in 2000 he was replaced by Ronnie McNeir and on July 1, 2005, "Obie" Benson died of lung cancer. That is when Lawrence Payton's son Roquel Payton joined the group. As of 2006, Fakir, McNeir, Payton, and Peoples are still performing together as the Four Tops. Levi Stubbs eventually died on October 17, 2008 leaving Fakir the only founding member of the original group.

The Temptations started out in 1960 as the Primes and the Elgins, then they changed their name to the Temptations around 1964. They have always featured at least five male vocalists/dancers. The group was known for their recognizable choreography, harmonies, and flashy onstage suits. They sold tens of millions of albums and are one of the most successful groups in music history.  As of 2010, the Temptations continue to perform and record for Universal Records with its only living original member, Otis Williams, still in their lineup.

At Motown's 25th Anniversary special in 1983, a singing competition was set up between the Temptations and the Four Tops and the groups poked fun at each other while alternating songs. They joined together for a medley of hits. This act proved so popular that the two groups began a "Tempts vs. Tops" tour that has gone on periodically for 20 years and has been seen by millions of their fans.

Now they did not perform together but had two separate shows the night I saw them but they both were phenominal none the less.  The Four Tops opened the evening doing many of the hits that made them famous. Even down to the dance moves. They called some of the audience to the stage and shook hands as they completed their show.  I was one of those that was up front and had the opportunity to shake the hand of each member. The story of the Four Tops is a story of group harmony, on and off the stage. And after 50 years, when fans still reach out, the Four Tops are still there.  During an interview  in January 2010, "Duke" confirmed plans for the "new" Four Tops to release a new album.    

The Temptations finished the evening doing again what they do best...sing and dance, bringing back the memories of their best known songs including "My Girl" (1965), "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)" (1971) and "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" (1972),   The audience stood and dance right along with them, me included.  Again when the opportunity came to be at the stage...I was there to shake each hand of the legends that shared the stage. 

Talk about winning teams!  Can you imagine doing what you do with the same people for 50 years. And bringing joy to the hearts of millions in the process. I am sure that through the years they had their up and downs but they never quit and continue to this day. 

The Power Of Intention Is Real And It is Mighty Especially When Expressed

Just recently I had the opportunity to experience the power of intention in a very amazing way.  I recieve VIP invitations to a variety of social and networking events and one particular event being held at Lavo at the Palazzo Hotel in Las Vegas was giving away a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes.  I RSVP'd for two and took a friend with me reminding her to bring a business card to put in for the drawing. 

We arrived early (as all Goddesses should) and I have to admit that I did not know what Jimmy Choos were but told my friend that I was going to win those shoes.  She laughed at me and politely informed me that they are spoken about all the time on "Sex in The City" and were very expensive shoes. She laughed even more when I informed her that I did not watch that TV show either.  But I truely believed that I was going to win those shoes.  We enjoyed cocktails, chatted with old friends and made a few new ones as well.  When the evening came to an end someone came to me and told me that some girl named Bonnie won the shoes however when I inquired about the winner, no one seemed to be able to give me an answer so we left and went home.

One week later I wrote an email to the sponsors to learn who the winner was to find out it was in fact ME!  I was so excited.  This was truely a display of the power that a spoken intention is and the testimony it was for someone who was unsure of the power a person can hold when they truely believe.  We went back to Lavo to celebrate the success and enjoy my beautiful pair of Jimmy Choos!

Just last evening we attended another mixer where a membership was being given in a drawing.  I did not have a business card handy so my same friend wrote my name on one for the sponsors business card and tossed it in the pitcher.  When the drawing came she and I watched as the card that was drawn had my business card struck for brief moment then it fell back into the pitcher.  The difference between the two drawings was that in my heart I did not truely want to win the membership. I believed I could.  But the testimony spoke loudly of the power that even a half hearted intention can porduce. What are your intentions saying to yourself and those around you.  It is not enough to just think them, you must speak them and above all believe in them and you too will be blessed with that which you believe.

Peak Potentials Training Steps Up To The Plate to Help The Relief Efforts In Haiti

Just recently, Peak Potentials Training held one of their personal/wealth development courses called Life Directions, Mission to Millions in Los Angeles, California.  Some 700 people participated in a three day course and for some it was life changing. During the course of the event, communication came from the home office located in Vancouver, Canada that they decided to not only take donations for the relief efforts in Haiti but they were going to match the donations, dollar for dollar of those given by the participants. 

As the first day progressed, donations came in but not in leaps and bounds as the people attending were focusing on the processes at hand and their own personal and professional growth. On the second day of the course there was about the same amounts of donations that came in throughout the day but not significantly large in proportion of the amount of people attending.  But as they grew in their learning and their own visions,  missions and purposes the amounts began to grow as well.  By the end of the course on the third day, these individuals raised over $20,000 and show just what can be done with alittle bit of hope and a lot of belief. Peak Potentials will match that amount but decided not to stop there.  For the people who volunteer to assist at the various events throughout the year they are being giving an invitation to contribute as well to raise the total to over $50,000. 

This is an outstanding effort along with the many others that are being developed by a number of groups and organizations throughout our country.  Together we can change not only ourselves and our country but we can help change situations in other parts of the world.  I am proud to be a part of a people who can unite in the face of disaster and reach out to assist another nation. 

I have seen several entrepreneurs making efforts to contribute as well so I have decided to add to the efforts by offering that for each of my journals that is purchased between now and February 28, 2010, all the monies will be added to the donations of Peak Potentials Training so that they too can be met dollar for dollar which means...for each 365 Days of Successes Journal purchased to celebrate the successes in your life, double the amount will also help to change the lives of those left behind by the disaster in Haiti.  Help me Help them Help Others! 

You Create More Success By Making Others Feel Great About Themselves

The economy continues to spiral downward and with it goes the esteem of the general public.  Many are loosing their jobs and their homes and having to start over in a world full of uncertainty.  So the question presnted to me was how do you become or remain successful in a falling and broken economy?  The answer is actually very simple.

Everyone wants to feel good about themselves.  Especially when the rest of the world around them is falling apart.  Success is created when you go out of your way to assist or encourage someone else.  Even if it is not immediate, those that you reach out to will not forget you and will trust you in the future with their purchases.  When it stops being just about the money, the Universe will bend over backwards to bring back to you in like fashion all that you give.  Call it the Law of Attraction or whatever you choose, the fact of the matter is that it is true.  Abundance comes to those whose give the same, no matter what it is.  It may be time, it may be training and it may just be money as well...but it is something. 

Making people feel great about themselves creates a fundation for the future whether it is yours or that of another.  Also as a two fold blessing, you feel great about yourself and will project that to those around you.  And again...like attracts like whether you like it or acknowledge it or not.  That confidence shows up in your success as well.  Those who might not normally purchase from you will either do so or refer others who have a need and a desire for what you are promoting in your business. 

Think about it.....When was that last time you met someone and were so comfortable with them and felt a sense of trust then purchased from them or someone they recommended.  The achievemnet level rises when a person feels not only good but great about themselves.  If you do not feel that way about yourself..it looks like there may be some work to do on your part.  Once you establish that presence you will see the difference in the world around you.  So if you want to be more success in this faultering economy get in the business of making people feel great about themselves and the rest of your success is a matter of time.  

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. 

There Is A Winner Inside All Of Us

On the whole, it is thought that from time to time it is OK to fail.  It is NOT OK to fail.  There is a winner inside all of us and we must have the faith to believe that n  matter what the circumstances seem to be.  What are you doing uder the circumstances anyway.  Get out from under your circumstances and create some new victories.  Thoughts of failure are fear driven and fear  is contagious.  Fear distorts your perspective and blurs your vision.  Fear looks much bigger than it actually is.  But just like fear, faith,  joy and victory are contagious as well.  Fear is just like a fog...there is nothing to it.  But a small fear can multiply and run rampid with your imagination.  Don't let your mind run in the wrong direction.  Let it run wild in the right direction. 

There are new horizons for you to explore.  There are gifts and talents inside you that you have not yet tapped into.  You have got to have a bigger vision.  I don't know about you but I am expecting abundance to rain down.  I am forming new clouds and sending tons of praise upward to be multiplied.  Do not let the little voice inside of you talk you out of being the best you can be and the winner that you truely are.  Because inside you there is a Winner, one that deserves to be celebrating as you enter ther new year.

From Nothing To Abundance

I recently met this young lady on my neighborhood street while walking my dog and was overly amazed by her story.  Holly Mann is a remarkable woman who is raising a 4 year old son and has recently returned to the United States after living several years in Thailand.  But her story doesn't start here.  Holly spent time in the Army, stationed in Baghdad, Kuwait and Bahrain.  She began working on the internet about 4 years ago when her son was about 4 months old.  After incurring injuries in the Army, Holly sold everything she had and moved to Thailand and it is there that she spent four months of sleepless nights learning all that she could about internet marketing. 

At about month number four, Holly had built her business to $12,000 per month.  It was then that she decided to share her knowledge with others that were in the same situation as she had been and wrote her book Honest Riches which she has since revised from its original beginnings.  Holly says                   

"My Vision is to Continually Educate, Inform and Teach others about the MOST profitable methods to Internet Marketing. "

And that she is doing with this step by step guide to help the newest beginners online.  She provides valuable information on her website WWW.HonestHolly.com   Starting again here in the states has been much easier from her beginnings in Thailand and she enjoys precious moments with her wonderful son, Josh.  She is living proof that "Anything the Mind can conceive and believe, it can Acheive."

Bill Bartmann Is An Entrepreneur And A Gentleman

Just recently I had the opportunity to spend some time with Bill Bartmann.  This man is truely a gem of faith, encouragement, and inspiration.  Mr Bartmann was a high school drop out who has credentials a mile long yet spent personal time after the seminar hours to talk with people long into the evening.  He shared his story about how he was homeless at the age of 14 years old but chose not to give up.  After taking the GED exam  he went on to college and law school. He then built a company and a fortune only to lose it all and end up over a million dollars in debt. 

Bill and his wife Kathy are a great example of courage and appreciation.    Bill Bartman has much more to his story and you can learn more about him and what he has to offer at www.billbartmann.com .  He is truely amazing and every one of us has much we can learn just by being in his presence.  His billionaire status has not in the slightest changed the great character of this man. 

Never Start A Day Without An Expression Of Gratitude

One very important part of starting your day is being grateful for the people in your life, things you already have and the things that will be coming into your life as you travel down your path.  By sending that energy out into the universe the likelihood of it returning full and tenfold is inevitable.  The universe gives you back in abundance what you send out.  Being thankful and grateful for what has already come into your life will indeed make your life container larger and able to recieve even more.  The people around you will also feel the energy that an attitude of gratitude produces and will perform tasks in thier live with more enthusiam. 

You will find that you will have a little more bounce to your step and a bigger smile on your face.  Someone who is not grateful for the blessngs they already have are not likely to receive much more in the way of bigger blessings.  Their lives will become mundane and i turn they will not be a happy as they could be.  You will find that it is uncomfortable to be around people who are not grateful and wonder why they are not receiving like you.  Maybe a little expression of grattitude on your part might be what they need to set them on the path to the attitude of gratitude that will enrich their life as well.