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Fwd: TAS Newsletter - When Your Why is Strong Enough

Hi Derrick Today's Affirmation: My WHY is strong and my HOW is coming! When your WHY is strong enough, your HOW appears. You've always got that question running through your mind. "How am I going to...?" The HOW is up to the Universe. Your job is to focus on WHAT you want and build energy for your WHY. Just for today, don't think about HOW. Be completely agnostic about the HOW. Let it go. There are a million ways your WHAT can come true. When you try to manage the HOW, you limit the ways it can happen. HOW is worry thought. WHAT and WHY are passion thoughts. Keep your HOWs limitless and your passion for your WHAT strong. Good things are headed your way! Pulling for your like crazy. I believe in you. Meet me halfway and believe in you too! Ray If you enjoy these messages, please take a moment to share them with a friend.  http://www.theaffirmationspot.com/emlire.html Check This Out! Think Different Commercial - Still Inspiring If you'd like to suggest content or topics, always feel free to contact me directly ray@theaffirmationspot.com . The Affirmation Spot 118 Broadmoor Ct. Louisburg, KS 66053, USA           ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You know how most people have to deal with office politics, traffic, and having a large part of their waking hours managed by someone else? I help them get free of all that http://FollowUsToTotalFreedom.com     Live The Life You've Dreamed, Derrick Carpenter Dreams By Design Team  We all have two choices: We can make a living or we can design a life.~Jim Rohn                             __________________________________________________ DISCLOSURE: I may be an affiliate for products that I recommend. If you purchase those items through my links I may earn a commission. You will not pay more when buying a product through my link. In fact, I oftentimes am able to negotiate a lower rate (or bonuses) not available elsewhere. Your support in purchasing through these links enables us to empower more people worldwide to live lives of their own design. Thank you! http://HomeBizTaxBreaks.biz

New habit I'm incorporating: his Journal Habit will change your life

This Journal Habit will change your life!   (Article) 

By Dan Robey 



"Keeping a journal will absolutely change your life in ways 
you've never imagined." - Oprah Winfrey 

Why is it so important to keep a journal?

Here are just a few of the benefits  
a personal journal will provide you:

* A journal will remind you of your goals and the actions you are
taking towards them every day. Your are writing down your goals
for 2013, right?

* It allows you to factually track your progress as you head closer
towards your goals. Here is an example. Suppose you had
set a new goal to lose 20 lbs in the next 3 months. Record your
weight in your journal each day, you will now be able to see
trends in your weight loss that you would not have seen
without the journal. 

* It provides detailed information such as dietary changes,
calorie reductions, fat reduction, and so on.

* It helps build your self-esteem because you are reaffirming the
positive benefits you are achieving as you get closer to your goals. 

* It helps to paint the picture every day of who you are becoming.

* When you see positive results as they happen, you will become 
energized with optimism. 

Here are a couple of simple journal tips:

Keep a simple, short log , it's easy, and it usually only takes 
1 minute of your time. Each day, make short entries into your
journal, list such things as your attitude, emotions, diet, weight,
responses to situations and conditions in your life. 

For example, if having a healthy heart is one of your goals, you
will want to keep track of your cholesterol levels, your blood pressure, your
weight. (Obviously, all of this data would not be recorded daily, but some
entry would be recorded each day) 

Try this simple little exercise. 
Get out a note pad or a sheet of paper and a pencil. Look at your
watch. When the second hand hits 12, start timing yourself as you write
down the following information:

1/25/13 Fri.-Felt great all day. Started habit 52. Weight 135
pounds. Walked briskly for 20 minutes. Had healthy almonds and 
nuts for snacks. 

More then likely, you completed writing down the information in 
approximately 1 minute. Yet, in that 1 minute, you created an
important snapshot of important data in your life. You now have 
historical data you can refer to as time goes by, to help you track your
progress as you move towards your life goals. 

I know how well this works. For the past 6 years, I have kept a
simple, yet informative log of every day of my life. I can tell you exactly
how I felt on Wed., July 25,1999, or any day since. I can look back 
and see how I reacted to issues in my life and what helped 
me overcome an illness, injury or stressful period in my life. 

It generally takes me less then two minutes to record the log for
any day. It is a habit that has become a part of my life; it is now second
nature for me. If you have a computer, I recommend typing just three to four lines
of descriptive text into a word processing program each day.

 

 

 

 

 

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Derrick Carpenter
Dreams By Design Team 

We all have two choices: We can make a living or we can design a life.~Jim Rohn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Are Positive People Annoying?

By Dawn Gluskin

As often as possible, I'm a look-on-the-bright-side kind of girl. I choose to be grateful for whatever I have, instead of focusing on the have-nots. I view life's challenges as blessings-in-disguise because of the lessons attached to them. I have not always viewed life through this lens, but as a result of shining the light on my own negative thought patterns over the years, I've learned to keep a positive outlook and have gained more happiness and inner peace. I love to share my optimism with others and it is usually well-received. But, this type of a disposition is not for everyone. As a matter of fact, some even find positivity to be annoying. I know! I was surprised too. I mean, who doesn't want to be happy? And who doesn't want to be surrounded by other happy people? People who are having a rough time, that's who.

You see, happiness is a choice, but we sometimes forget. There are plenty of things in life that are less than perfect and we could just as easily choose to be happy or unhappy about them. A trait that many happy people share is the ability to accept things as they are. While we don't have control over everything that happens in the outside world, we can control what happens inside of us: how we choose to think, feel and react to those outside situations. The quality of our lives is determined by those very thoughts and actions. So, why do some deny the truth that we all can have and deserve peace and happiness? Because, flipping the switch can actually be difficult at first, especially when no other way is known.

The way we are conditioned to think is a culmination of events, circumstances and learning experienced throughout our lives known as limiting beliefs. This belief system has taught us to compare ourselves to others, to be competitive, to doubt ourselves, and to choose fear over love in many situations. Chronically unhappy people tend to share the inability to see the world outside of their own foggy lens. They have a perceived tough life or circumstances. And by some measures, this perception may be based in truth. But, in reality, nobody has a perfect life, and we are much too hard on ourselves. It's only in our own minds that this suffering exists. We must move forward from our past challenges because they don't define us nor determine our future. For somebody trapped in a negative thinking cycle, however, the optimism, certainty and fearlessness of a positive-thinker can seem unbelievable and, yes, even downright annoying. They don't realize that they too can reverse their limiting beliefs and shake off their negative energy field.

One of the engrained beliefs that many have is that there is a limited supply of wealth, health, happiness -- you name it. So, when they see somebody else exuding one of these traits, instead of being inspired thinking, "I can have this too" they instead go to a place of, "oh great, he/she got all the fill-in-the-blank, and there's none left for me," which stirs up negative feelings like resentment, jealousy and self-loathing. These feelings, in turn, tend to manifest into negative actions such as gossiping, self-victimizing or belittling what others have worked for. Unfortunately, exuding this type of negative energy tells the Universe, "I don't want or deserve to be happy," and further blocks positive energy and happiness from coming in. We don't get what we want, we get what we are. The cycle repeats and one becomes trapped with a proverbial grey cloud over their head. But, it doesn't have to be this way!

For me, it has taken much practice and commitment to unlearn many of my own limiting beliefs, and I, of course, still have bad days and grumpy moods just like everybody else. But, in practicing mindfulness, I'm able to notice these negative thoughts more quickly, give myself an attitude adjustment, and am much better off because of it!

If you are finding yourself trapped in negative thinking patterns and want out, here are some tips to help break the cycle:

1. Embrace a willingness to change. Be open to a different way of thinking. This is a must and can only come from within. "No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path." -- Buddha


2. Be able to face the truth. Nobody likes coming to terms with their own fears and negativity, but the only way to chase out darkness is to shine light on it. Free writing is a good way to get to the heart of these blocks. Be open and honest. Ask yourself: What is the negative story I've created for myself? How have I abused myself with my own thoughts? In your writing, you will find that, in our own minds, we can be downright nasty to ourselves sometimes!


3. Forgive yourself and others. Beating yourself up about past negative thoughts and behavior is a negative thought and behavior, and a counter-productive one at that. The same goes for holding grudges against others -- you are only hurting yourself by holding onto that negative energy. It's never too late to start again. Focus on letting go and being joyful in this present moment while embracing the endless possibilities of the future that lies ahead.


4. Choose an attitude of gratitude. We all have so much to be grateful for if we just take the time to look around and soak it all in. From the sun that rises each morning, to the ability to get out of bed and breathe in the air another day, and to being fortunate enough to have all of our basic needs met, we are surrounded by miracles. We, ourselves, are one. Appreciate!


5. Practice mindfulness. Become aware of your negative thoughts as they come. A meditation practice will help greatly in mindfulness training. You can also try this: Wear a special bracelet on your wrist. Each time you notice yourself having a negative thought, switch the bracelet to the other arm. At first, you might find yourself constantly switching the bracelet back and forth throughout the day. Those little negative buggers creep in constantly, from being stuck in traffic to experiencing a business deal that doesn't go as expected. But, over time, you will switch the bracelet less and less as you develop an increased awareness. By noticing these negative thoughts as they come, you can stop them from occurring as often and adopt a more positive mindset.


6. Be of service to others. Being able to help someone else in need is rewarding in itself, but it's also an incredibly humbling way to shift our own perceptions on life. We are more blessed than we know, and helping others who are struggling helps to put things into perspective.


7. Accept. There is only so much we can control in our daily lives. The act of accepting reality as it is dealt to us is completely liberating. Save your energy for what you actually have control over.

The good news: Those who are open to it and willing to put in the work can change negative thinking patterns and have a life beyond their wildest dreams! Just work on it one day at a time and you will begin to see the beautiful shift.

For more positive outlooks, please come join us on my Facebook page. I always love to hear from you - please feel free to comment below or message privately. Wishing you much love and positivity!

 

 

 

 

 

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Live The Life You've Dreamed,
Derrick Carpenter
Dreams By Design Team 

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THE PROJECT

THE PROJECT
By Robin Sharma

Within each of us lies The Project.

An idea longing to be nourished, cherished, launched and completed.

Writing a novel. Starting an enterprise. Raising a family. Freeing a nation.

Our deepest desire is to do The Project. To express our vision. To carefully and patiently watch it unfold. To present it to those who will benefit by it. And to experience the pride of the job beautifully done.

Yet, a million distractions battle for our attention. And one hundred doubts fill our hearts. And so slowly and subtly, we recite the excuses that construct our reality. And we shelve The Project. Postponing it for a better day.

But postponing The Project is life's greatest lie.

Picasso and Basquiat, Einstein and Edison, Jobs and Jay-Z didn't wait for an ideal day to do their dream. They started. When it was hard. Though they had little. While they were alone.

So many of the world's troubles are symptoms of The Project undone.

Pain is the result of potential denied. And when you avoid The Project, you dishonour your gifts. Your Talents. Your Genius.

A portion of you goes numb. Silent. Quiet. Scared.

The moment you start The Project, everything shifts. Purpose, focus, passion and peace returns to your life. Eyes sparkle. Energy explodes. Inspiration flows. And your days become supported by coincidence, power and peak possibility.

This very day, the first of a fresh year–presents your greatest opportunity. To be a lion not a sheep. To walk with giants versus among the meek. To celebrate your best instead of succumbing to the worst. To lift others up versus tear others down. To pour creativity, mastery, courage and light into a world aching for marks of heroism.

So please, step up. Release all chains. Dispute all doubts. Start The Project. Do the dream. And change the world.

You are responsible for no less.

Happy New Year!

Your fan,

 http://www.robinsharma.com/blog/01/an-unusual-poem-on-the-1-thing-your-success-in-2013-depends-on/ 

 

 

 

 

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 We all have two choices: We can make a living or we can design a life.~Jim Rohn

 

Live The Life You've Dreamed,
Derrick Carpenter
Dreams By Design Team 

Helping free people from office politics, traffic, and having a large part of their waking hours managed by someone else. http://FollowUsToTotalFreedom.com

 

Everyone deserves legal protection.  For less than $20 a month, LegalShield gives you the ability to talk to an attorney on any matter, no matter how traumatic or trivial the issue. THINK YOU'RE NOT AT RISK? Got Home? Got Health? Got Life? Got Auto? GET LEGAL & IDENTITY! http://FollowUsToTotalAccess.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Network Marketing's Golden Age

Greetings Dream Builders & Game Changers

 

	Disruptive technology, accelerating speed of change and economic upheaval are changing the game. The same tired, old conventional thinking won't get you to success today.
	This weekend I've been reading the gallery copy and manuscript version of a new book and I've been itching to tell you about it!
	It's a brilliant piece of work by Prosperity Mentor Randy Gage. Risky Is the New Safe is a different kind of book for a different kind of thinking. It's a thought-provoking manifesto for risk takers. It will change the way you look at everything. You'll stop seeing challenges as obstacles - and instead recognize the opportunities they provide!
	- How mavericks like Steve Jobs, Richard Branson and Mark Cuban, think differently – and what you can learn from them; - How social media changes branding and marketing forever, and what that means for you; and,  - The New Religion of Ideas: How to become an "idea generator" and declare as a free agent;
	So yes, it's a book about trends, preparing for the future and how to uncover hidden opportunities. You'll learn which jobs and business models will disappear forever, and how to position yourself in the ones that will thrive in the emerging cycles. You'll discover how to think differently and develop the same mindset the world's highest level achievers harness for success.
	From monkeys replacing human laborers to cloning, ocean-floor real estate development to asteroid mining, you'll discover fascinating insights into what the future holds and how people and companies can best prepare for it. You'll discover why following conventional thinking will lead to failure, and how becoming a contrarian and critical thinker will allow you to create wealth.
	But here's the other - really important - thing YOU, as a Network Marketer, should know about the book...
	Chapter six in the book goes into great detail why retail is a dead, dysfunctional distribution model that hasn't changed in 200 years. And it makes the case for why online and Network Marketing are the most elegant and intelligent methods of distribution in the new economy.
	Randy also makes a bold prediction; one I'll share with you right now:
	That we are about to enter the "golden era" of Network Marketing. And era when tens of millions of new people are going to join our profession. And this isn't idle talk. The book spells out exactly what trends, demographics and factors will make it happen
	So while the book will be very enlightening and inspirational to you - it also will be a  POWERFUL credibility and sponsoring tool.
	Anyway, the reason I'm so excited today is because the site where you can reserve your advance copy just went live! Go over there now and get in your order.
	The book doesn't release until October 30th  But when you get in your order now, it means you'll be the first to get it when the publisher starts shipping.
	Here's the site: http://RiskyIsTheNewSafe.com
	Go check it out now... you'll be glad you did. :)

 

 

 

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 We all have two choices: We can make a living or we can design a life.~Jim Rohn

 

Live The Life You've Dreamed,
Derrick Carpenter
Dreams By Design Team

 

If you're tired of building the dreams of other people and not being in control of your future I'm helping people free themselves from the bonds of indentured servitude that most jobs have become http://OwnYourLifeIn45Seconds.com 

 

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more people worldwide to live lives of their own design. Thank you!

Gladwell on “Overnight Success”

 

 

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 Malcolm Gladwell talks about his book Outliers: The Story of Success and how the "overnight success" usually involves a lot of hard work (mixed with a little luck).

 

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 We all have two choices: We can make a living or we can design a life.~Jim Rohn

 

Live The Life You've Dreamed,
Derrick Carpenter
Dreams By Design Team

 

If you're tired of building the dreams of other people and not being in control of your future I'm helping people free themselves from the bonds of indentured servitude that most jobs have become http://OwnYourLifeIn45Seconds.com 

 

THINK YOU'RE NOT AT RISK? Got Home? Got Health? Got Life? Got Auto? GET LEGAL & IDENTITY! http://FollowUsToTotalAccess.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DISCLOSURE: I may be an affiliate for products that I recommend. If you purchase those items through my links I may earn a commission. You will not pay more when buying a product through my link. In fact, I oftentimes am able to negotiate a lower rate (or bonuses) not available elsewhere. Your support in purchasing through these links enables us to empower
more people worldwide to live lives of their own design. Thank you!