Principles of Freedom

The seven principles to receive freedom:

1. Make goals
2. Have control over yourself
3. Learn from failure
4. Associate with the right people
5. Be in a habit of thinking positive instead of negative
6. Have harmony
7. Think out your plan before you execute

Quote by Napoleon Hill "Definiteness of purpose plus definiteness of plan by which the purpose is to be achieved generally succeeds, no matter how weak the plan may be."

Bottom line is to forget the how, the how will show up with intention and desire. Let's stop worrying about the how so much. When we have faith an unwavering belief we will attain our goals. It's important to keep it simple!

Writing Goals!

Are your goals clearly defined?

It's important to have annual goals, monthly goals and daily goals.

Goals will turn your dream into reality.

With out vision people perish.

Goals need to be specific and realistic.

The clearer your goal the better.

Clarity leads to power.

Your goals should be in front of you everyday.

The best time to look at your goals is when you first wake and before you go to bed.

Write your goal out with an end date attached to it.

At the end of your goal, write "or something better!"

Example: I work because I choose to not because I have to. I have passive investment income and passive business income coming in of 10,000.00 a month. I am financially free by September 2014! Or something better!


Share your goals with others. Make them public if you like. Comment below and share your goals!

Thank you for being here today! I appreciate you! Lets make our goals and make our dreams come true! Sound good! :)

Checking your bills?

 I just reduced my Verizon cell phone bill from $103.00 to $60.00 that is a $43.00 a month savings.

Come to find out I'm not using the data on my phone like I used to.

Bottom line always check your bills and reevaluate!

 In my previous blog I talked about how my husband and I sit down together and discuss exactly what's coming in and what's going out. I could have continued to pay the extra $43.00 dollars a month, right? That is like taking a match, lighting it up, burning my money.

Are you burning your money? I know I used to but not anymore. I definitely learned my lesson back in 2009 the hard way.

Ahh it feels so good to breathe and see all the money we have now! I am a money magnet, thank you, thank you!

I am an excellent money manager! Are you?

  Here it is! My husband and I have a monthly money management system. We sit down together once a month and go through our money. We use the Millionaire Mind Intensive by T. Harv Eker a money management system or what they call the jar system. 

I will be honest years ago I did not have a money plan. I never knew what was coming in exactly and what was going out. I spent freely when ever I felt like it. Guess what back in 2009, I found my self in a huge amount of debt, only because I did not manage my money properly.

 I used to think it takes too much time to manage my money. Now, I have learned I actually have more time and more money in my bank account. I have learned to hold and grow my money. This is the best feeling in the world, to have control. Much better than being out of control and emotionally spending. 

Here it is! What you do is split your money into 6 separate accounts or jars. 

It is a great feeling, but probably the hardest thing to do is to live on 50% of your income. Once you do it and simply it is the greatest feeling. 

10% is play, this is great if you are a spender it will help you release that inner spender within you. I have a money personality of a spender so this was perfect for me to know that I can only spend 10% of my income. 

10% give, with this you may tithe or donate how you like. 

10% financial freedom account, with this account you may invest but never take the profit to spend. You will reinvest the profit to grow and compound forever. 

10% long term savings this account is for anything you would like to purchase in the future, an example is a down payment on a house.

50% Necessity

10% Play

10% Give

10% Financial Freedom Account

10% Long Term Savings

10% Education

If you don't have an iMac with the Numbers program you may use google docs for a free spreadsheet.

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Do Dogs Put Us In a Higher Vibratory State?

I believe so! They bring so much happiness!

Oh how we want a puppy in our home!

I grew up with dogs and love them!

As my daughter, husband and I were going to the craft store today we noticed Pet Smart next door. A Home 4 Ever Rescue was outside with a few pups that were ready for adoption.

There were some cute ones for sure!

Here is their website Ahome4everrescue.org

Adoption Fees run anywhere from $200 to $300 depending on the dog. All fees and donations go 100% to their rescued dogs and their needs.

Talk about receiving a higher vibration! Pets really provide a complete state change! Just a couple of minutes, being around these little ones put the biggest smile on our face!

Millionaire Mind Intensive Email

Millionaire Mind Intensive in our back yard again!

Special Program Announcements
Millionaire Mind Carlsbad
March 21-23, 2014
Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Hi Nicole,

 

With only a week to go until the Millionaire Mind Intensive, we wanted to update you on some amazing news: Peak Potentials World-Class Trainer Dennis Cummins is going to be the lead trainer and we also have a Special Guest Speaker, Bill Ray Smith Jr.!

 

Dr. Dennis Cummins began his career as a Chiropractor in 1992. In 1994 he opened Park Place Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Mt. Sinai, NY. Dennis opened his second clinic as the first Corporate Chiropractor for the world headquarters of a Fortune 500 company. He successfully manages both of those businesses to date.

 

In addition to chiropractic, he discovered a passion for teaching others to become healthier and more successful in all areas of their lives. To that end, he started his first training company, Total Health Training in 2005.

 

Dennis's skills and experiences made him a natural fit to become an International Lead Trainer for Peak Potentials, and students around the world rave about his quick humor and engaging personality. 

( I've seen Dennis speak before and he is amazing!! )

Change The Course Of Your Financial Future

at the Millionaire Mind Intensive

 

At the MMI you'll do the important foundational work of raising your inner money thermostat (the level of wealth that you deep-down believe you deserve) AND learn practical strategies to master the outer game of wealth too.

You'll learn:

• The real reason why self-made millionaires can lose everything ... and then bounce back stronger than ever 
   
• Why 80% of the world will not be able to work because they choose to - but because they have to - and what you can do differently 
   
• The only way to permanently change the results you get from life ...
including your financial success 
   
• The critical first element of change that you must have before you can ever hope to increase your financial success 
   
• The most important strategy to develop today if you want to increase your income by 10 times (or more!) 
   
• Why working on your inner world will never be enough to create the success you want (this is the missing ingredient that many Law of Attraction practitioners forget) 
   
• One of the biggest mistakes that people make when they feel fear ... and what you should do instead 
   
• And much more!

This life-changing course has already helped over 1 million people in 104 countries. If you're serious about your financial future then grab your complimentary tickets to the Millionaire Mind Intensive now.

(I have been to about 5 or 6 of these events. They have transformed my financial life for the good!!)

 

“Is Your Time Worth What You Think It Is?” by Ali Brown

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Ali Brown

Time is the most important asset you have—and unlike money, once you’ve spent it, you can’t earn any more. That’s why it’s so important to make the most of your 24 hours, especially as a business owner.

So, how can you become more productive and profitable, without working insane hours and sacrificing your personal life? Read on for a few steps on how to start managing your time like a successful entrepreneur…

STEP 1: Discover how much your time is worth

The first step to maximizing your time is to understand what yours is really worth. This is an exercise I do with any client who has a time crunch. It’s great to help you gauge what your time is generally worth. (NOTE: This is NOT a formula for determining your rates, but it can be used as a start.):

Income ÷ Hours worked = Hourly Rate

For example, let’s say your income last month was $16,000 and you worked eight hours a day for 20 days. That’s a total of 160 hours. So, your hourly rate would be calculated like this:

$16,000 ÷ 160 = $100 Per Hour

Based on this example, your hours are WORTH $100. Now, let’s find out if you’re spending every hour of every day on $100 activities.

STEP 2: Take an honest assessment of the TYPE of work you do

Now, think about the tasks you do for your business. Are they core business tasks, or business-relatedtasks? (Core business tasks are those directly related to growing the business and driving it forward, like networking for new clients, creating a new product line, etc. Business-related tasks are those that support your core activities, like invoicing, organizing, etc.)

You want to work ON your business by focusing on core business tasks—not IN it (by overwhelming yourself with business-related tasks).

Think about it: If your business doesn’t run unless you’re managing it all, all you’ve done is swapped a job with an employer by employing yourself as a file clerk, administrative assistant, bookkeeper, etc. And the truth is, it will be very hard to run a successful business this way. Quite a wake-up call isn’t it?

I have clients track their time for an entire week, and then share with me what they discover. They hate it, but it’s VERY enlightening!

STEP 3: Delegate your tasks

You are the boss—so let someone else do the administrative tasks (those business-related tasks), so you can concentrate on developing the strategies that will make you more money and take your business in the direction you want to go. The more you learn to let go and delegate to other people, the more you can focus on your REAL job: those core business activities.

Here are some of the duties and responsibilities you can easily hand off to someone else:

* Accounting and bookkeeping
* Administrative tasks
* Customer Support
* Office/Home Cleaning
* Technical Support
* Public Relations
* Booking Travel
* Website Development

And that’s just a start.

Although you’ll have to spend a little money up front, outsourcing will help you get ahead in the long run. Let’s go back to that hourly worth example we calculated earlier…

If your hourly worth is $100 per hour and you pay someone $25 per hour, and use that hour instead to generate revenues for your business, you’ve just made a leap in your business—and much faster than if you had tried to handle everything by yourself.

So, what kind of skilled professionals can you hire to help? For starters, consider a Virtual Assistant (VA). They can handle a slew of tasks, from scheduling appointments, paying bills, and even managing your projects and supplier/vendor relationships. Try www.AssistU.com or Google for other resources.

There are also thousands of talented professionals looking for contract work on sites like www.elance.com. In many cases, you can browse the portfolios of providers and invite them to bid for the work you want done. And best of all, ask business owners and friends you know if they can recommend someone to you.

If you want a little more help with this, take a look at my “Millionaire Time & Productivity Secrets” program. You will learn 101+ of my personal success strategies for managing time and being productive. Find out how to make more money, stay focused, and achieve your best results—while still having energy and a life!

Question: What steps have you taken to utilize your time more efficiently? How did it help you become more productive and profitable? Let me know in the comment section below.

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© 2013 Ali International, LLC
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I knew you were not a drifter! I could just tell!

In my previous post I wrote from Napoleon Hill's interview with the devil the characteristics of a drifter. The characteristics that hold us back from being successful in life.  Exactly where the devil loves us to be.

Here are the characteristics of a non-drifter.

Written by Napoleon Hill Author Outwitting The Devil:

"The first sign of a non drifter is this:

He is always engaged in doing something definite, through some well organized plan which is definite. He has a major goal in life toward which he is always working, and many minor goals, all of which lead toward his central scheme.

The tone of his voice, the quickness of his step, the sparkle in his eyes, the quickness of his decisions clearly mark him as a person who know exactly what he want and is determined to get it, not matter how long it may tai or what price he must pay.

If you ask him questions, he gives you direct answers and never falls back on evasions or resorts to subterfuge.

He extends many favors to others, but accepts favors sparingly or not at all.

He will be found up front whether he is playing a game or fighting a war.

If he does not know the answers he will say so frankly.

He has a good memory; never offers an alibi for his shortcomings.

He never blames others for his mistakes no matter if they deserve the blame.

He use to be known as a go-getter, but in modern times he is called a go-giver. You will find him running the biggest business in town, living on the best street, driving the best automobile, and making his presence felt wherever he happens to be.

He is an inspiration to all who come into contact with his mind.

The major distinguishing feature of the non-drifter is this: He has a mind of his own and uses it for all purposes."

Are you a drifter?

Quoted from the book Outwitting The Devil by Napoleon Hill

The Drifter:

"He will be conspicuous by his lack of self-confidence.

He will never accomplish anything requiring thought and effort.

He spends all he earns and more too, if he can get credit.

He will be sick or ailing from some real or imaginary cause, and calling to high heaven if he suffers the least physical pain.

He will have little or no imagination.

He will lack enthusiasm and initiative to begin anything he is not forced to undertake, and he will plainly express his weakness by taking the line of least resistance whenever he can do so.

He will be ill-tempered and lacking in controller over his emotions.

His personality will be without magnetism and it will not attract other people.

He will have opinion on everything but accurate knowledge of nothing.

He may be the jack of all trades master of none.

He will neglect to cooperate with those around him, even those on whom he must depend for food and shelter.

He will make the same mistake over and over again, never profiting by failure.

He will be narrow-minded and intolerant on all subjects, ready to crucify those who may disagree with him.

He will expect everything of others but be willing to give little or nothing in return.

He may begin many things but he will complete nothing.

He will be loud in his condemnation of his government, but he will never tell you definitely how it can be improved.

He will never reach decisions on anything if he can avoid it, and if he is forced to decide he will reverse himself at the first opportunity.

He will eat too much and exercise too little.

He will take a drink of liquor if someone else will pay for it.

He will gamble if he can do it "on the cuff."

He will criticize others who are succeeding in their chosen calling.

In brief, the drifter will work harder to get out of thinking than most others work in earning a good living.

He will tell a lie rather than admit his ignorance on any subject.

If he works for others, he will criticize them to their backs and flatter then to their faces."

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What do you visualize daily?

Taken from one of my favorite books If You Think You Can by T.J. Housington:

Steve Jobs founder of Apple computers "It's like when I walk in a room, and I want to talk about a product that hasn't even been invented yet. I can see the product as if it is sitting right there, right in the center of the table. What I've got to do is materialized it and bring it to life."

Jim Carrey famous actor said "I've always believed in magic. When I wasn't doing anything in this town, I'd go up every night, sit on Mulholland Drive, look out at the city, stretch out my arms, and say, "Everybody wants to work with me. I'm a really good actor. I have all kinds of great movie offers." I'd just repeat these things over and over, literally convincing myself that I had a couple of movies lined up. I'd drive down that hill, ready to take the world on,  going, "Movie offers are out there for me, I just don't hear them yet."

Jack Nicklaus wrote in his book Golf My Way "First I see the ball where I want it to finish, nice and white sitting up  there on the bright green grass. Then, I see the scene quickly change and I see the ball going there, its path, trajectory, and shape, even its behavior on the landing. Then there is sort of a fade out and the next scene shows me making the kind of swing that will turn the previous images into reality."

What are you visualizing to make your dreams come true?

ahh Meditation

The Ahh meditation! Very powerful!

Everything on my daughter's dream board came true!

Well almost........

I have to admit I did block the puppy dogs. After she put up the puppy dogs on her dream board we had not just one offer but two different offers to take these cute little puppies in for free.  I know, sad but we are just not ready yet. Or I should say I'm not ready yet. We will eventually, we love dogs and cats, we go to the pet store a lot and dream build of the pet we want. Just not quite ready for the commitment.

Everything else did come true for her though. Why, because she believed with all her heart! She did not have one ounce of doubt. See what happens when you believe with all your heart?

Her dreams came true for her, from outside sources as well. Even the two American Girl Dolls. Even the rainbow. One day the light was shinning perfectly and reflecting perfectly in our home that created this big beautiful rainbow on the wall.

Believe with all your heart!

Dream boards work!

Bullying - Stop It

Impactful Video:

An interview with the Devil? Really?

  I have to admit I was a little afraid at first to read Napoleon Hill's Outwitting the Devil. At a seminar I heard Adam Markel co-owner of the Millionaire Mind Intensive (Peak Potential) recommend the book. I have been reading the book and at about chapter 3 Napoleon Hill starts interviewing the Devil.  I was getting a little nervous and was asking myself if I should really be reading this??

 Well I have began reading the interview and to my surprise it is really good. As Napoleon interviews him I begin to realize the true characteristics of the Devil.

 The Devil does not want us to be happy. He wants us to be miserable. He uses tricks and devices to control our mind.  His favorite is to instill FEAR with in us.

 The Devil does not want us to succeed and wants us to be in poverty.  He says "some wealthy men serve my cause while others do me great damage, depending upon how the wealth is used."

He doesn't want us to become a philamprothist.

The Devil wants us to reck our bodies by smoking cigarettes and other harmful things.  

He wants us to indulge in spending with no control or money management.

There is a lot more of other great insights as well. Pages full of the interview.

This book was hidden for 72 years. His family was really afraid to release this book. It wasn't until Napoleon's wife died that the foundation made this book available.        

Famous Failures

One of my favorite youtube videos!

Famous Failures:

Dismissed from drama school, she was too shy ~ Lucille Ball

Turned down by a record company, guitar is on its way out ~ The Beatles

Failed farming and real-estate ~ Ulysses S. Grant

Cut from high school basket ball team ~ Michael Jordan

Teacher said he was stupid  ~ Thomas Edison

Fired from magazine, he had no original ideas ~ Walt Disney

Defeated in 8 elections ~ Abraham Lincoln

Failure is our best teacher

Failure is truly the best teacher. Many if not all successful people in life have experienced a temporary set back in life before arriving to what they believe is success.  Experiencing a defeat is only a temporary set back. It's important to learn from the temporary set back. When going through it understanding that it is a time for growth, a time to become stronger.

 Failures can be a blessing in disguise as quoted by Napoleon Hill. He says there is a solution for every legitimate problem, no matter how difficult the problem may seem. He says "I have also discovered that there comes with every experience of temporary defeat, and every failure and every form of adversity, the seed of an equivalent benefit." One of my favorite quotes from him.

 It may not be easy when going through a temporary defeat in life, but I do promise it is only temporary. To continue to have faith and belief. To get rid of self defeating thoughts. To remember tomorrow is a brand new day.

Passion + Talent x Association x Action + Faith = Success

Another amazing book I'm reading right now by Napoleon Hill Outwitting the Devil ~ The secret to freedom and success.

On page 49 he talks about a personal success equation.

He says " ((P+T) x A x A ) + F= Your personal Success equation. What does that mean?

Passion + Talent x Association x Action + Faith = Success

Love it!!

What is your passion? What are your talents? Are you associating around the right people? Are you taking action? Do you truly believe you can succeed in what ever it is you want in this life?

The earth is 4.54 billion year old.  We waited patiently in the pre mortal life for 4.54 billion years or longer to come down to receive a body and live here on this earth. What a special time! We were not born here on earth to play small or shrink our light. It is our time, right here right now. Let's make the most of it! It is a very special gift to be here!!

10 Day Mental Diet ~ Are You In?

 One of my favorite parts of the book Awaken the Giant Within by Anthony Robbins is he talks about going on a 10 day mental diet. Anthony talks about interrupting old negative patterns. He suggest going on a mental diet to create a better mind set.

 He quotes in his book "For the next 10 day, beginning immediately, commit to taking full control of all your mental and emotional faculties by deciding right now that you will not indulge in or dwell on any unresourceful thoughts or emotions for ten consecutive days."

 I have done this exercise and it wasn't easy at first, but I was committed to the challenge. It was life changing!

 He goes on to say "In life, never spend more than 10 percent of your time on the problem, and spend at least 90 percent of your time on the solution. Most important, don't sweat the small stuff...and remember, it's all small stuff."

 My challenge to you is to go on this 10 day mental diet and see your life change for the better!!