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The Greatest Secret

Jul 30th, 2010 by DrBill

The first personal development LP (vinyl record) was entitled “The Strangest Secret” by Earl Nightingale (who you oldies might remember was the voice for the TV show “Sky King”)

“You become what you think about on a consistent basis”

–Earl Nightingale

“Focus more on your desire than on your doubt, and the dream will take care of itself. Your doubts are not as powerful as your desires, unless you make them so.”

–Marcia Wieder

“There are no limitations to the mind except those we acknowledge – both poverty and riches are offspring of thought.”

–Napoleon Hill

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Neither Good Nor Bad

Jul 28th, 2010 by DrBill

“Knowledge is neither good, nor bad, nor powerful – except in how it is applied”

–Albert Einstein

“One difference between successful people and all the rest is that successful people take action.”

–Bob Proctor

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Lance Armstrong and your Business

Jul 26th, 2010 by DrBill

at some point he decided…

On July 11th after crashing twice in the same day, Lance said;

“My Tour is over,” “But I will stay in the race. I will enjoy it, I’ll try and take some pleasure out of it, to support the team. I’m not complaining.” “It’s already hard to come back, hard on the body,”

July 18th’s position = 36th place…same as his 1995 win

July 25th position = 26th place…race over. Armstrong was not a top finisher
in his last Tour de France ever… Now consider this…

Disney saw the theme park while standing in a swamp, Michaleangelo saw David in a block of marble, races are won before they start and in this case….finished before they end.

And in your business …months are finished before they end. Today – What will you decide about how many people you’ll connect with on the phone regarding your produuct or service? What will you decide about how many appointments you’ll schedule or do?
What will you decide about how you’ll finish your month of July? Simply decide and then take the necessary actions to achieve because…

Competency and confidence come from taking action and getting results. Success and Peace come from seeing it in your mind first, and believing that you “will”, even if you don’t know the “how”. You must see it, feel it, be there, like the result has already happened, and have the certainty “before” you take the action.

See it, Be it, Do it, Have it.

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The Blind Side’s other side

Jul 23rd, 2010 by DrBill

There are always 3 sides to every story – His, Hers and the Truth….which is usually found somewhere in between. Apparently “their side” had it’s rewards too. appx 3 min

http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/us/2010/07/20/pn.tuohys.intv.hln.html

In the process of attaining your goals…how will you be giving back?

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News U Can Use

Jul 22nd, 2010 by DrBill

Think “Target Market”…”people we can help”

20% of Americans suffered a Significant Economic loss last year.
By Jeanne Sahadi, senior writer July 21, 2010: 11:31 PM ET

FaceBook signs up 500 Millionth user
By Juliane Pepitone staff reporter July 21, 2010: 3:09 PM ET

Facebook’s population is now larger than that of the U.S., Mexico and France combined.
They added 100 million users between Feb 2010 and July 2010 – mainly baby boomers.

Facebook reports the average user spends 29 min per day, has a group list of 140 people
and interacts with 5-7 of those people at least once per day…everyday.

Your business will start with just one of those 5-7 people and grow from there.

Most Journey’s to greatness start with just one friend; Lewis & Clark, Adams & Jefferson, Gate’s & Allen, Jobs & Wozniak, Buffett & Munger, Ben & Jerry, Tom & Jerry, Elliott & ET.

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Survive or Thrive?

Jul 21st, 2010 by DrBill

From our perspective – these two short videos – from 2 extraordinary leaders in their fields – are the best short clips we all can watch, learn from, and use to position ourSelves and our family’s to thrive in today’s economy.

Focus on the “Making a Difference” parts..especially in reference to positioning yourSelf in today’s economy and your community.

Chris Gardner (basis of “The Pursuit of Happyness”) ~ 4 min

Tony Robbins ~ 6 min

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/25715596#25715596

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Critical Assumptions, Hard Facts and Solutions

Jul 20th, 2010 by DrBill

After assuming retirement will last only 10-15 years (possible big mistake) and after reviewing the hard facts;

In 2010, the American Academy of Actuaries says that the average 65YO American male can expect to live to 84½, with a 30% chance of living past 90. The average 65-year-old American female has an average life expectancy of 87, with a 40% chance of living past 90.

For those that live longer….there are options
1. Work longer into “golden years”
2. Work 2nd or 3rd job now – requires finding one.
3. Save more into 401k’s and IRA’s which tend to be investing in the declining stock market.
4. Buy real estate and wait – requires funds now and buying right property.
5. Start a traditional business – requires funds, time and a high tolerance for risk
6. Buy a franchise – requires funds and time
7. Build a business that produces income based upon the efforts of many versus just your own…requires time and being mentored.

#1 is sadly what some financial advisor’s are recommending, and is likely what most people will do because it requires zero extra effort…and still leaves a big gap for when they do finally retire.
#7 is what the few, the smart, and the bold will do because it only requires putting aside the fear and asking for help. (oh that darn ego gets in the way)

What’s your plan?

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Critical Assumption and the Hard Facts

Jul 17th, 2010 by DrBill

For those that live longer….here are the hard facts from Uncle Sam for the past 30 years…and going forward.

For every 100 people that turn age 65 in America

82% will either be dead or have an annual income less than $30,000.

13% will have an annual income between 30 and 60k.

4% will have an annual income over $60,000.

1% will be Wealthy.

So assuming you’ll only need 10 or 15 years worth of retirement money could be a really big mistake because;

In 2010, the American Academy of Actuaries says that the average 65YO American male can expect to live to 84½, with a 30% chance of living past 90.

The average 65-year-old American female has an average life expectancy of 87, with a 40% chance of living past 90.

The population of centenarians in the U.S. is growing rapidly — the Census Bureau estimated 71,000 of them in 2005 and projects 114,000 for 2010 and 241,000 in 2020. It also believes that 7.3 million Americans will be 85 or older in 2020, up from 5.1 million 15 years earlier.

What are your plans?  Get a 3rd job and put more money in a declining market?  Or find someone that’s already accomplished what you are seeking to do and ask them to mentor you – or hire them as a coach?

Seriously, What’s your plan?

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Critical Assumption

Jul 15th, 2010 by DrBill

Assuming retirement will last 10-15 years.

In 2010, the American Academy of Actuaries says that the average 65YO American male can expect to live to 84½, with a 30% chance of living past 90.

The average 65-year-old American female has an average life expectancy of 87, with a 40% chance of living past 90.

The population of centenarians in the U.S. is growing rapidly — the Census Bureau estimated 71,000 of them in 2005 and projects 114,000 for 2010 and 241,000 in 2020. It also believes that 7.3 million Americans will be 85 or older in 2020, up from 5.1 million 15 years earlier.

So assuming you’ll only need 10 or 15 years worth of retirement money could be a big mistake.

So what are your options? A second or third job?, Work longer? Start your own business?

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Is he Bluffing or is it over?

Jul 14th, 2010 by DrBill

Yes I’m a cyclist and yes I’m a fan.

Armstrong Stumbles, Dimming Hopes
By Juliet Macur NYTimes Published: July 11, 2010

MORZINE-AVORIAZ, France — Nearly 12 minutes after the top riders in the Tour deFrance finished the eighth stage Sunday, Lance Armstrong pedaled across the finish line, looking like a man defeated. His face looked blank, devoid of the intensity that helped
him win the Tour a record seven times.

“The Tour is finished for me, but I could stay in the race, win stages and help the team and really try to appreciate my time here and appreciate that I’m not going back here,” Armstrong said.

I guess if he does in fact “lose” I’ll get to add a phrase to my sentence;

Disney saw the theme park while standing in a swamp, Michaleangelo saw David in a block of marble, races are won before they start or lost before they end….and certainly in our business – months are finished before they end.

Competency and confidence come from taking action and getting results. Success and Peace come from seeing it in your mind first, and believing that you “will”, even if you don’t know the “how”. You must see it, feel it, be there, like the result has already happened, and have the certainty “before” you take the action.

See it, Be it, Do it, Have it.

” All your can Dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them”
–Walt Disney

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