This is turning out to one of those books you just can't put down - I'm half way through it now and loving every minute. In fact I need to finish it pretty quickly so I can get back to the things I should be doing.
There's nothing really earth shattering in there, but the way he puts it across really hits home with me - and is having a profound impact on my thought process and how I view my future.
It's now a "definite" to add to your list on Amazon - or wherever else you buy your books. You won't regret it.
Tuesday, 10 April 2007
Sunday, 8 April 2007
Getting past OK
I just started reading a new book this week called "Getting Past OK" by Richard Brodie (I picked it up from Amazon) and am definitley getting a lot out of it. He even has a testimonial on the front cover from Bill Gates - yep, the Microsoft Bill Gates.
It's not one of those self help books that glazes over thing things you need to do to improve your life, without ever actually giving you the "how to" part. So far, I've picked up a lot of practical steps I can take to make subtle yet significant changes in my life.
I can't say they're working yet, as I've only just started, but I certainly feel a lot better about the direction my life is taking (or rather the direction I'm taking with my life).
He makes a lot of sense with his approach, and the things he says - after reading the first couple of chapters I got the feeling he knew me better than I knew myself.
From what I've read so far, it's well worth adding to your library.
It's not one of those self help books that glazes over thing things you need to do to improve your life, without ever actually giving you the "how to" part. So far, I've picked up a lot of practical steps I can take to make subtle yet significant changes in my life.
I can't say they're working yet, as I've only just started, but I certainly feel a lot better about the direction my life is taking (or rather the direction I'm taking with my life).
He makes a lot of sense with his approach, and the things he says - after reading the first couple of chapters I got the feeling he knew me better than I knew myself.
From what I've read so far, it's well worth adding to your library.
Sunday, 25 March 2007
You gotta believe
That's what I hear more and more from all the successful people in my life that I talk to and socialise with.... believe you are already successful (whatever "successful" means to you) and it will ultimately come true.
One of the things I love to do is spend 15 to 20 minutes a day visualising my goals - it's like allowing yourself a little bit of "day dreaming" time, and apart from anything else it's a great way to relax and wind down.
I usually do mine in the evening before I go to bed, and it's always the same goal (repetition is the key). I sit down in my favourite armchair, and away I go. But the trick is to visualise your goal as though it has already happened - so you're visualising the end result.
Let's say I want some extra cash - I visualise what I'm going to do with that money, and also visualise the numbers on my bank statement. Take it one step further than just visualising though - actually start to "feel" inside the emotions you'll experience by having achieved that goal. I always smile while I'm visualising - that immediaately puts me in a positive frame of mind, and it just gets better and better from there in.
The hardest part is limiting myself to 20 minutes - when I first started doing this on a daily basis, I was spending at least an hour a day in my chair, which, if you have the time is fine - but don't let visualisation take over your life - you need to "get off your butt" and actually start to make those goals happen.
Trust me - it does work.
One of the things I love to do is spend 15 to 20 minutes a day visualising my goals - it's like allowing yourself a little bit of "day dreaming" time, and apart from anything else it's a great way to relax and wind down.
I usually do mine in the evening before I go to bed, and it's always the same goal (repetition is the key). I sit down in my favourite armchair, and away I go. But the trick is to visualise your goal as though it has already happened - so you're visualising the end result.
Let's say I want some extra cash - I visualise what I'm going to do with that money, and also visualise the numbers on my bank statement. Take it one step further than just visualising though - actually start to "feel" inside the emotions you'll experience by having achieved that goal. I always smile while I'm visualising - that immediaately puts me in a positive frame of mind, and it just gets better and better from there in.
The hardest part is limiting myself to 20 minutes - when I first started doing this on a daily basis, I was spending at least an hour a day in my chair, which, if you have the time is fine - but don't let visualisation take over your life - you need to "get off your butt" and actually start to make those goals happen.
Trust me - it does work.
Friday, 23 March 2007
Another one I just remembered...
... is "As A Man Thinketh" by James Allen. took me about an hour to read (so not very big, even at my snail pace reading speed), but something well worth taking the time over.
You can get this at amazon too, and only costs $3 or $4
You can get this at amazon too, and only costs $3 or $4
The Safari Chronicles
..it's a book I'm reading at the moment by a guy called Rick Butts. He's done a lot of stuff online (internet based businesses etc) and is also a personal development guy.
I've known of Rick for several years, but through internet business links, and not through personal development. Anyway, just recently he released his new book The Safari Chronicles" which I must say has really got me hooked. It's one of those "can't put it down" books - and it's really got me.
I won't spoil the plot and tell you what it's about, but I definitely recommend you get yourself a copy. t's available on Amazon or from Rick's site here
What I will tell you is that it fictional but has a real world message in it - I'm half way through reading it a second time.
I've known of Rick for several years, but through internet business links, and not through personal development. Anyway, just recently he released his new book The Safari Chronicles" which I must say has really got me hooked. It's one of those "can't put it down" books - and it's really got me.
I won't spoil the plot and tell you what it's about, but I definitely recommend you get yourself a copy. t's available on Amazon or from Rick's site here
What I will tell you is that it fictional but has a real world message in it - I'm half way through reading it a second time.
Thursday, 22 March 2007
Hello and Welcome
I've been doing various things online for over 7 years now, and through that time have seen my fair share of ups and downs.
My ultimate desire was always to make some money from internet based ventures, but always found it hard to maintain. If you can relate to what I mean I hope you will like what I plan on covering in this blog.
My typical cycle would be a couple of months to get a new venture off the ground, followed by 6 to 12 months of reasonable succes, then nothing. Which ultimately meant "back to the drawing board".
This had been the regular cycle up until summer last year (2006) when something finally clicked inside me (with a little "help" from a personal mentor).
The problem, it seemed, was not with my businesses, but more to do with me. Or at least that's what I was being told.
Naturally, that didn't go down too well to start with, but over the following months, it really started to sink in the more I thought about it.
The one major obstacle holding me back was...... ME!
To cut a long story short, I've since changed my life considerably over the last 8 months (which has had nothing to do with the business processes I was using), and can honestly say it is making a big difference in my life.
What I hope to share with you in my blog is the thought processes I have been through, and how important they are to our success.
One thing I would like to share right away is a DVD that had a big impact on my overall outlook on life - The Secret. You've probably already heard of it, as it's been "doing the rounds" for several months now. I found out about it in early 2006, but never actually watched it till summer 06 - and wished I'd watched it as soon as I'd got hold of it.
I can't recommend it enough. Have a look over at The Secret - you can either buy the DVD (about $30 US I think) or pay $5 to watch it online. Personally I'd recommend buying your own copy, as you'll want to watch it over and over again - it's that good.
Anyway - that's it for now - please feel free to add your comments to my blog as I'd love to hear (read) your thoughts.
Mike
My ultimate desire was always to make some money from internet based ventures, but always found it hard to maintain. If you can relate to what I mean I hope you will like what I plan on covering in this blog.
My typical cycle would be a couple of months to get a new venture off the ground, followed by 6 to 12 months of reasonable succes, then nothing. Which ultimately meant "back to the drawing board".
This had been the regular cycle up until summer last year (2006) when something finally clicked inside me (with a little "help" from a personal mentor).
The problem, it seemed, was not with my businesses, but more to do with me. Or at least that's what I was being told.
Naturally, that didn't go down too well to start with, but over the following months, it really started to sink in the more I thought about it.
The one major obstacle holding me back was...... ME!
To cut a long story short, I've since changed my life considerably over the last 8 months (which has had nothing to do with the business processes I was using), and can honestly say it is making a big difference in my life.
What I hope to share with you in my blog is the thought processes I have been through, and how important they are to our success.
One thing I would like to share right away is a DVD that had a big impact on my overall outlook on life - The Secret. You've probably already heard of it, as it's been "doing the rounds" for several months now. I found out about it in early 2006, but never actually watched it till summer 06 - and wished I'd watched it as soon as I'd got hold of it.
I can't recommend it enough. Have a look over at The Secret - you can either buy the DVD (about $30 US I think) or pay $5 to watch it online. Personally I'd recommend buying your own copy, as you'll want to watch it over and over again - it's that good.
Anyway - that's it for now - please feel free to add your comments to my blog as I'd love to hear (read) your thoughts.
Mike
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