Why a Home Business in Personal Development
Why would anyone make a dramatic change in their life and move from a secure job into a home business in personal development? Well, I do not know about all others, but I know my reasons. First and foremost, I was like many people. I did not have job security. Since I was on a contract that allowed my employer to cancel it at any time without reason, I spent those contract years ensuring that I was eminently employable. Working cruel hours, and then doing lots of home work as well, going above and beyond every day, worrying when it came to contract renewal and making sure that I was politically correct. This was a very tiring business and left me wondering what else there might be in life. I hankered after my own small business.
My mind turned to being my own boss. After all, could it be any less secure than my circumstances at the time. Although it was critical, to make money was not my only driving aim. I had always wanted other things like work freedom, a balance between accountability and responsibility, happiness and generosity and a host of other values based things. The job had been good to me; I loved it but was driven to make my own way to success. Have you ever heard of a millionaire who got that way while in a job? A home business was definitely the go, something online if possible and suddenly there it was!! The Universe provided and into my line of vision came this amazing online home business in personal development. I was ecstatic to say the least and my intuition assured me that this is just right.
This business caters for all of my needs. Time for my family, working from home, only the travel that I want to do, the opportunity to talk with amazing people every day, immersion in personal development which has been a lifetime love affair, assisting people all over the world to achieve their dreams and desires while I have the prospect of earning a six figure income. The business has been amazingly successful in Australia and I am excited to be a part of such a revolution. So the next time that I am asked – why a home business in personal development I will answer quite simply – because it is fun. And then I will drink to my success and my intuition!
Masterminding for My Home Business in Personal Development
I have long been a student of personal development but it was not until 5 months ago, when I embarked upon a unique and transforming program that I became a fully and actively committed student. Since then I have been re-reading some oldies but goodies as well as becoming familiar with new and exciting writers. One of my re-reads is Success – The Best of Napoleon Hill, revised and updated by Patricia G. Horan. Hill, writing in 1928 and 1930, outlines in great detail the Master Mind which he defines as “a composite mind, consisting of two or more individual minds working in perfect harmony, with a Definite Aim in view”. Hill goes on to talk about the power of abundance in such a situation and the ability through this process to stimulate the minds of the Master Mind to a highly intensified degree of action in pursuit of the Definite Aim. I was loving this idea for my home business in personal development.
Hill contended then that it is possible for thoughts to communicate with other thoughts; minds to speak directly to minds and gives as an example the Master Mind that served so well for Henry Ford, Thomas Edison and Harvey Firestone. Well, I will be happy to achieve to the extent that those three men did so two weeks ago I set off on a journey to meet up with as many of the experts within my new home business in personal development field as I possibly could in the time that I had available. The first thing that I found was the absolute generosity of those experienced people.
They freely gave me hours of their time, shared their business acumen, provided hot tips and advice garnered from others and from their own experiences, lent me books and in some cases hosted me in their homes. I greatly appreciated this generosity and having never been seen it before, was amazed and humbled. I am sure that in relation to give and receive, these people will receive ten fold in return.
Now for the amazing bit. In some cases, I was gently but firmly challenged in regard to some of what I believed or was doing and that was an incredible learning experience on its own. However in all cases, I left with something on my mind that I have subsequently turned much attention to and found some answers that I did not ever expect. I can only think that this was a genuine Master Mind as defined by Hill. Apart from that though, I greatly welcomed the Master Minding discussions that we had and learned heaps from them. I thoroughly recommend that every small business owner find themselves a Master Mind!! And I am sure that my own home business in personal development will be all the better for those Master Minds and others that will take place in the future.
The drive down the coast from Cairns to Brisbane was alright too. I highly recommend a look at both Tannum Sands and Burrum Heads.
Moving On – A Home Based Business in Personal Development
I have done it, left my job in favour of a home based business in personal development! After 18 years in senior management; nine of those as a senior executive with the public service, just one week ago I made the momentous move to my own small business, working from home like countless women before me. The urge to create a life that exactly meets my desires far out weighed the security of full time work. People all over the world are seeking life outside of the square, looking for a new and more flexible way to support themselves and I am no different. I count myself lucky to have fallen upon a home based business that taps my skills in personal development.
Now I ask you – how divine is that? I now have the freedom and flexibility to work as I see best as well doing something that I really love. All of the best literature suggests that the greatest happiness will come from doing what you love and loving what you do. In his book, The Money or Your Life, John Clark writes that if you unleash your talents in an area to which you feel called, then you will experience fulfillment and bliss. This new home based business in personal development, upon which I have embarked offers all of that and also adds a level of meaning to my life that comes from the daily opportunity to assist others to meet their highest potential.
The decision to take this risk in a small business at this allegedly precarious economic time, did not come easily to me as I imagine it does not come easily to anyone. However, I did my research. Personal Development products are part of a 16 to 19 billion dollar worldwide industry and more people than ever before seek extra cash in their quest for financial freedom and improved family lifestyles. People are looking to get from life what they really desire and they expect to find innovative ways to do that. An online home business offers limitless opportunities.
And the good news is that anyone can do it. Anyone that is who is prepared to step up to leadership, has energy and enthusiasm, is willing to do the work required and can think outside the square, see the big picture and find the courage to have a go. They are all a bit Australian really, those qualities. As I embark upon my new adventure in life I feel very Australian, very excited and filled with joy. That is why a home based business in personal development is for me. While I might not require quite so much courage as Jessica Watson, who plans to sail around the world, it took courage for me to find this path; my bliss, my fulfillment and the path to a rich and rewarding life.
A Toast to All Mothers
Mothers day is traditionally a day for celebration for families in Australia. A day when mothers enjoy a jolly good spoiling and time with their children. And it is a day that I have always revelled in, making time for my daughters and husband and allowing them to do every thing that they like to make my day. This year though, is a little different for me as I am spending my special day with just one of my daughters and without my husband around. I can not recall being apart from my husband for a mothers day ever before!
My day has been just divine though, as my gorgeous daughter made me breakfast, took me out for a coffee and then we did what women do best; a bit of shopping. Don’t you love retail therapy and I can be sanctimonious about it as well. After all, we have put some dollars back into the system, boosting the economy and generally helping the energy of the Universe.
So here is to all of the mothers throughout the world, in appreciation and gratitude to all that they do for their families and communities and the positive energy that they generate. And here is to all of the gorgeous daughters who have made their mums day today, good on you girls. I know that I appreciate the time that my daughters made for me today, to make my day.
A Long Drive
I have set off on a long drive from Cairns to Brisbane and back, two to two and a half thousand kilometres. It is my first ever long drive alone and I am finding it a real adventure, fun and exciting. Hours and hours alone in the car, just me for company and with a need to stay alert at all times. I have found the following three things to be fantastic for all kinds of reasons. First, I continue to work on my personal development, second I am remaining awake and alert and third it is fun.
- Practice being present, in the here and now. This is really easy to do while driving because you need to be! So it is a matter of gently drawing yourself back each time that you drift off into the past or future. You can also concentrate attention onto the things that surround you, looking for picturesque scenes, at lovely gum trees and the wildlife around you. Easy, and you stay present while doing it as well as scanning the environment for your own safety.
- Show appreciation and gratitude, especially for other drivers. I find that by concentrating on those drivers who are friendly, generous and accommodating, I am finding more of them on the road. It also triggers in me, the need to do the same in return, particularly for the trucks. Overall it makes the driving experience a whole lot more pleasant, it is sweet to get the waves from other drivers and I find myself in gratitude really easily. I can also look around and be grateful for the road where it is good, the countryside, how my car performs and so on. Easy.
- Listen to music, especially baroque which is said to be the best for assisting to tap your intuition and ideas. Music can also be uplifting which is good for energy, the mood and soul. It works for me and makes the journey pleasant and go by faster. I intersperse the music with personal development CDs and silence (or as silent as you can get while driving). These are all part of my personal development program and on this long trip, it is almost an immersion. Fabulous and most enjoyable.
So next time you are on a long drive, turn it to your advantage and arrive at your destination with energy, in a great mood and having made in roads into your own personal development. You can do it any time, any place.
