Masterminding in Hawaii
Granted this is a long way to travel to mastermind with the experts in personal development home business; the buzz is worth it and the thought energy is working overtime. No doubt there are those out there who have never met the concept of the mastermind. I take great pleasure in introducing you, in the words of the grandfather of personal development Napoleon Hill, author of “Think and Grow Rich”. And just in case you have decided right now that this is all about money I ask you to think more laterally. Richness, wealth, prosperity mean much much more. Being rich includes in love, friendship, faith and relationships, at least, as well as financially. And why not have it all?
Hill says that the mastermind is “coordination of knowledge and effort, in a spirit of harmony, between two or more people for the attainment of a definite purpose”. So here in Hawaii, I am surrounded by people who are generous in their advice, counsel and personal cooperation so that every one of us has the very best opportunity to prosper in all ways. I always have this opportunity, however here it is laid on in exceptional amounts. Imagine if you will, at any moment being able to talk with like minded people and have access to the magic of collective wisdom – a mastermind. All of those very positive, lateral thinking people giving me assistance, sharing their mind power. Now seriously, that is some personal development program. And it is right here, in Hawaii, supporting me in my personal development home business.
And you can have it too!! Prosper your mind. Oh and Hawaii and all of the fun of the holiday and travel is ok too. Shoe shopping, dining out at a fabulous Chinese Restaurant, lounging by the pool – ahh it is hard to take!!
Enjoy a Lifestyle of Your Choice!
It truly is possible to enjoy a lifestyle that you choose and the first step to this is to know what you want. Now that may sound very simple but not everyone finds it that easy. So here is a little exercise to help. Right now, write down all of the things that you want to achieve in the next ten years. That’s right, you got it, everything and do it very quickly, it will only take ten to fifteen minutes. Write at least 50 things under the following headings – What do I want to do, to be, to see, to have – Where do I want to go – What do I want to share.
Now put the time that you would like to do it be beside each one eg one year, ten years and get a balance across the years. Choose your top four from each of the categories and wow!! you are getting close to knowing what you want.
Next step, take a little time and write one paragraph for each of your top desires in each of the categories. In this step you are writing exactly why you want to achieve this particular goal. What is it about that goal that sets you on fire and creates a heartfelt and burning desire to achieve it. Write also some detail about it, what it looks like, how it feels to have it. Build in your mind the picture of having it, start to see yourself with it.
This process will help you to choose the lifestyle of your dreams. You can then direct your thoughts and attention upon this in a conscious way instead of moving through life in an unconscious way, accepting whatever happens to come your way – sometimes good and sometimes not so good. Sometimes what you desire and sometimes not. Take time every day to read what you have written and start to find ways to break these big dreams down into small actions. Get started on some small actions and watch your dreams take shape. Do six things every day to bring your dreams to reality. Take action every day, believe that you will achieve your dreams and have faith in yourself to do that!
For a good read on the subject, try “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill. The title suggests a book about making money, however money is not the only factor related to lifestyle and the book also covers those other things that people look for like happiness and contentment. Here is one last thought though – many people think of lifestyle satisfaction as having freedom and money does help to achieve freedom.
Overcoming Adversity – A Personal Development Challenge
Recently, while inspiring myself to push through a particular obstacle, I was drawn to my well leafed copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul and found the following inspiration.
“We who lived in the concentration camps can remember the men who walked through the huts comforting others, giving away their last piece of bread. They may have been few in number, but they offer sufficient proof that everything can be taken away from a man but the one thing; the last of his freedoms – to choose one’s own attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” (Chicken Soup For The Soul, Jack Canfield and MV Hansen, Health Communications Inc.)
Marvellous inspiration and it definitely rekindled my spirit.
Be Generous to Our Fellow Australians
A number of our fellow Australians are suffering through adversity right now – swine flu or floods – and could no doubt use the traditional Aussie helping hand. It does not take much to offer support in various ways although many people believe that the best way to offer help is by donation of money. There is no doubt that money helps when you are in a crisis situation. You do not want to be concerned about where your basics are going to come from. However it is not the only way to help.
Napoleon Hill, writing in the early 1900’s, identified that it is possible to transmit thoughts and energy. This is now a well respected concept with many people applying the transmission of thought energy on a daily basis. Have you ever had a time when you have been thinking constantly about someone and – boom – they ring you? Same thing, happens all of the time.
So if ever there was a time to send some loving, supportive and compassionate thought energy, it is now. Just thinking about the situation in a positive way, putting positivity generously out there for our fellow Australians affected by the floods and swine flu will help. And the good thing about generosity is that under the Law of Reciprocity is is returned, usually multiplied. So go right ahead, send that love and faith via your thoughts, help someone to feel more positive, focus your attention positively on recovery and enjoy the great feeling that you will have.
Congratulations, you have just added to the positive energy of the Universe and our fellow Australians in this time of adversity.
