Like I am always getting pooped on

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Well, today is one of those days. A crap day.
Having the equivalent amount of 15 weeks worth of pay locked up and essentially thrown away.
I needed that money to pay for a trip overseas


Its in these days I can help but feel...is it all worth it?

I have been writing my affirmations, setting goals, listening to tapes...but yet again I feel like I am back to square one.

There seems to be a lot of negative mess in the back of my head that just wont let me be successful.

I don't know the guys name, but he is on the current season of survivor being shown in Australia. I watch him on TV in awe. He almost seems to have the power of a god. He collects immunity idols when no one else can, he played a challenge last night where other people were losing 10-50 points at a time...in one of his attempts he lost none. He is a rich individual in the real world apparently earning a lot of money from oil.

If he wants something he gets it.

I see people like that now and then...I WANT TO BE THAT GUY.

Not lucky, but everything I want to happen to me, happens.

I cant put my finger on it.

The problem with the losing money above, I felt in such a great place. I was happy and grateful with everything in my life.

Where am I going wrong?
#pooped
  • Profile picture of the author webwriter
    I don't think you're doing anything wrong. You just have to keep trying and remembering that each "no" or negative event is another step toward achieving your goal. Sooner or later, your persistence will pay off, so long as you don't give up.

    You're probably closer to your goal or goals than you think. I read a little story about a guy searching and digging for gold who gave up just when he was really close to the gold. A few more tries and he would have found it.

    I also have had and will have crap days. They're the pits and tempt me to give up. And some days, I almost did. But I dug in and kept trying and eventually overcame all of that negativity. And I did read motivational books, but became jealous of the authors and began taking steps to improve my situation.

    So the whole idea is to be persistent in spite of the negativity. If you get caught in negativity's trap, you only attract more negativity.

    Just my two cents. Hope that things work out for you soon......
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  • Profile picture of the author Mr. Enthusiastic
    Originally Posted by endpoint View Post

    Where am I going wrong?
    Not designing a specific plan with criteria consistent with your vision of your life. You very much want to master of your financial destiny. That means money coming in from more than one source or channel. Any rich person you care to study uses diversification.

    You like oil, so check out JP Getty. How many different oil wells did his company have?

    Yes, Bill Gates got rich from just one company, but it sold millions of copies of hundreds of different products in a variety of consumer and business markets.

    Even most of Donald Trump's big deals involved a thousand different buyers of units in one spectacular tower.

    These are a couple of the most focused business tycoons out there, and yet they had more than one way that the money arrived.

    Look at Warren Buffet, investing in so many different companies and leaving their management in place.

    Or Richard Branson, hands-on but in a multitude of fields.

    All the affirmations in the world won't save you from a really bad idea that's not compatible with your goals. Your goal is to never let any one person limit your income ever again. Your action was inconsistent with that goal.

    Yes, you got screwed, but you're the one who had all the eggs in one basket. And that came from not matching your ambitions with study about the lessons to be learned from those who have already succeed in your chosen path.

    Fortunately all the lesson cost you was your next trip. Don't let it cost you any more than that! Split your income across multiple sources, so nobody can take away all your money ever again!

    Chris
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    • Profile picture of the author endpoint
      I am diversified, the problem is that of the 5 projects I am working on, 4 are failing, or taking a very sweet time to build up. It just so happened I made it big on one...and it has crashed.
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      • Profile picture of the author endpoint
        webwriter I am not going to give up.

        i can see progress in myself. I have gone from being a negative/shy/lacking confidence guy, to one that is happy on the inside.

        I am truly happy at the moment.

        I feel I have made massive progress, and I will continue, because it feels like such a good place to be in.
        I just wish I could live a life of abundance.
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      • Profile picture of the author Mr. Enthusiastic
        Originally Posted by endpoint View Post

        I am diversified, the problem is that of the 5 projects I am working on, 4 are failing, or taking a very sweet time to build up. It just so happened I made it big on one...and it has crashed.
        Wow, I'm sorry to hear that. I apologize for jumping to conclusions since it looked to me like you just had one project.

        Can you tell a difference between a failed project, where you need to just cut your losses and get out, versus a slow starter that could grow into something great?

        Can you identify if the failing projects have anything in common, other than you?

        Would a team help overcome your weak areas?

        Do you feel that you're somehow subconsciously sabatoging your success?
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        • Profile picture of the author endpoint
          Originally Posted by Mr. Enthusiastic View Post

          Wow, I'm sorry to hear that. I apologize for jumping to conclusions since it looked to me like you just had one project.

          Can you tell a difference between a failed project, where you need to just cut your losses and get out, versus a slow starter that could grow into something great?

          Can you identify if the failing projects have anything in common, other than you?

          Would a team help overcome your weak areas?

          Do you feel that you're somehow subconsciously sabatoging your success?
          I believe there are elements in my mind that sabotage my success. Under hypnosis I revealed several interesting things about my thoughts towards money. One example of that was:
          I was asked to imagine 10,000 cash in my hands. I could really feel it, smell it.
          I was asked how I felt about the money in my hand. The response I gave was "Who's money is it?" when told it was mine, I responded something about it being borrowed from the bank and I asked how soon do I have to pay it back.

          Very weird.

          There are a lot of times it could just seem like bad luck, like a network I was being paid by go bankrupt or some guy building me 10 websites disappear.

          I think I possibly fall for the get rich quick type of projects which possibly sets me up for failure.

          That's if I get that far! Most the time I don't get that far into projects.

          I have hired 2 workers to take on the small tasks. I guess that is helping
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          • Profile picture of the author Mr. Enthusiastic
            Originally Posted by endpoint View Post

            I was asked how I felt about the money in my hand. The response I gave was "Who's money is it?" ...
            Interesting!

            I can recommend some books that might help you bring these beliefs up to conscious awareness, so you can play around with them and replace them with more empowering beliefs you choose for yourself. It might be with your while to skim through them, find which resonates the most, and then study it in depth.

            Secrets of the millionaire mind by T. Harv Ecker
            Your money or your life by Joe Dominguez
            Get out of your own way by Mark Goulston
            What happy people know by Dan Baker

            I'm really hoping to see some other Warriors chime in with their own suggestions here as well.

            By the way, I don't recommend Rich Dad, Poor Dad. It's an entertaining story that helps people see how family conditioning affected their financial attitudes. But it doesn't have anywhere near the well-researched, how-to depth of great specific advice to change those beliefs that are in these other books I mentioned.

            I highly recommend you explore "law of attraction" material after you do the "mental cleanup." After all, "what you focus your mind on expands in yoru life" isn't helpful advice if you don't have control of your mental focus.

            Flip through these books and let me know if there's a particular approach that appeals to you.
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            • Profile picture of the author endpoint
              Originally Posted by Mr. Enthusiastic View Post

              Interesting!

              I can recommend some books that might help you bring these beliefs up to conscious awareness, so you can play around with them and replace them with more empowering beliefs you choose for yourself. It might be with your while to skim through them, find which resonates the most, and then study it in depth.

              Secrets of the millionaire mind by T. Harv Ecker
              Your money or your life by Joe Dominguez
              Get out of your own way by Mark Goulston
              What happy people know by Dan Baker

              I'm really hoping to see some other Warriors chime in with their own suggestions here as well.

              By the way, I don't recommend Rich Dad, Poor Dad. It's an entertaining story that helps people see how family conditioning affected their financial attitudes. But it doesn't have anywhere near the well-researched, how-to depth of great specific advice to change those beliefs that are in these other books I mentioned.

              I highly recommend you explore "law of attraction" material after you do the "mental cleanup." After all, "what you focus your mind on expands in yoru life" isn't helpful advice if you don't have control of your mental focus.

              Flip through these books and let me know if there's a particular approach that appeals to you.
              Thanks for the recommendations!

              Yes I think Metal focus and clarity is what is missing. I have definite goals and aspirations,I can write them down 1000 times and they would be the same. I just don't have the laser focus I should on these goals! I also think I might lack the FEEL of the goals as well.

              I feel part of the potential problem is i am "asking from a place of Lack" (a lose quote from on of the Abraham hicks books).
              My desperation for money is attracting more desperation!
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              • Profile picture of the author sandra.IMqueen
                I have one question do you believe in your own success? and if you answer yes are you absolutely sure that you do?

                Chances are your beliefs are sabotaging your success.
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                • Profile picture of the author endpoint
                  Originally Posted by sandra.IMqueen View Post

                  I have one question do you believe in your own success? and if you answer yes are you absolutely sure that you do?

                  Chances are your beliefs are sabotaging your success.
                  Thats the part I need to change.
                  I am on a journey on figuring out how to change it
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              • Profile picture of the author Mr. Enthusiastic
                Originally Posted by endpoint View Post

                Yes I think Metal focus and clarity is what is missing.
                In that case, let's get you more powerfully focused and thinking clearly. Then it will be easier for you to learn whatever else you want to learn.

                I think that the book Maximum Achievement by Brian Tracy is your perfect place to start. Amazon has it used from $1.77. Also get the Lead the Field audio series by Earl Nightgale. That's also used from just a few bucks, but make sure you get all the tapes or CD's! Many public libraries have both of these but you will ultimately want your own copy to return to again and again throughout your life.

                Take time every day, even if you just read a couple of pages and listen for 5 minutes. These materials have very dense, concise summaries of deep concepts that were learned with a lifetime of study. Go over and over the material. You will be absolutely astonished at the change in your attitude and focus within just a few weeks. Continue participating here, but don't add any other materials until you really get the most out of these two items.

                After that, pick your choice of the money-attitude books I mentioned and it will really fall into place with what you have learned from a month with Brian and Earl. If you want more specific "mind power" material I can give you recommendations about that too, but you might have enough with these two programs.

                I feel part of the potential problem is i am "asking from a place of Lack" (a lose quote from on of the Abraham hicks books).
                My desperation for money is attracting more desperation!
                I think that's a very wise, astute observation! You don't need more metaphysical theory about the Attraction stuff. You need more practical skills you can use to control what you focus on and attract. I think you're on the right track.

                Looks like all of us here - Victor, Jazbo, Sandra, etc. - are giving you pieces of the answer. Since the answer will ultimately be inside you, all we can do is offer pieces and you can put them together. I believe you can do it!
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                • Profile picture of the author endpoint
                  Originally Posted by Mr. Enthusiastic View Post

                  Looks like all of us here - Victor, Jazbo, Sandra, etc. - are giving you pieces of the answer. Since the answer will ultimately be inside you, all we can do is offer pieces and you can put them together. I believe you can do it!
                  Thanks so much!

                  I have both of those in Audiobook format. I will have to listen again and again (i have not listened to either yet).

                  I am lucky because I have a long bus trip to work, so I just put on my headphones and Learn!

                  Yes, putting the pieces together is what I need. I think the greatest step for me was Assarafs work. He seems to have a similar learning/teaching style.
                  I have always been process driven, needing the steps to go though...I need actions, steps in a layed out way.

                  However, I have been doing work on trying to minimise my need for this. I think I get it from my mother, but I always need 'something'.
                  I wont be able to make pancakes unless I have a pancake maker
                  I wont be able to Lose weight until i have this supplement
                  I wont be able to achieve success until i follow these steps...instead of just using a frying pan, eating better or getting a better attitude.

                  Maybe thats what I am looking for, the process to reduce the negatives.
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  • Profile picture of the author AwesomePossum
    I I know of a product that can really help you out.
    It's called Subconscious-Secrets.com --It's very good. Look over his free articles and then look over his product. I don't think you'll have a problem with dropping $40 bucks on it. It's all you need and I think this'll give you the edge your looking for.

    Just to be clear: I'm in no way affiliated with this product : ) It's just one of my favorites!
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    • Profile picture of the author endpoint
      Originally Posted by AwesomePossum View Post

      I I know of a product that can really help you out.
      It's called Subconscious-Secrets.com --It's very good. Look over his free articles and then look over his product. I don't think you'll have a problem with dropping $40 bucks on it. It's all you need and I think this'll give you the edge your looking for.

      Just to be clear: I'm in no way affiliated with this product : ) It's just one of my favorites!
      Tell me how it has helped you?
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  • Profile picture of the author Steve Baker
    Have you watched the video "The Secret"? If not, get your self a copy.
    It has such a powerful message that I think will help you.

    I believe it's now free to legally download. Just google it and enjoy.

    Steve
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    • Profile picture of the author endpoint
      Originally Posted by Steve Baker View Post

      Have you watched the video "The Secret"? If not, get your self a copy.
      It has such a powerful message that I think will help you.

      I believe it's now free to legally download. Just google it and enjoy.

      Steve
      I have seen the secret, read:
      -"having it all" + "the answer"
      -"the secret science of getting rich"
      -some of the Abraham Hicks books

      Its all well and good to read and watch these things...but there is something that Just creeps in that defeats all these thoughts.
      I feel I know the theory back to front.

      Its like I don't believe I am as strong as John Assaraf, Rhonda Byrne, Bob Proctor etc etc etc

      I just cant implement it
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  • Profile picture of the author Victor Chor
    Many amazing things have been said in this thread alone, but at the end of the day just realize that the light at the end of the road is going to be worth all the experiences (both good and bad, positive and negative). Man's worst enemy is himself. Obtain the discipline to conquer yourself and the world is at your fingertips.

    That man on Survivor probably realized this fact and even after seeing the others fail at the task, he, unlike the other "players," did not let the prior failure discourage him and proved to everyone on the show that the task is possible. I'm sure if anyone else went after him, that person did better than the last couple of players.

    Food for thought
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    • Profile picture of the author endpoint
      Originally Posted by Victor Chor View Post

      That man on Survivor probably realized this fact and even after seeing the others fail at the task, he, unlike the other "players," did not let the prior failure discourage him and proved to everyone on the show that the task is possible. I'm sure if anyone else went after him, that person did better than the last couple of players.

      Food for thought

      Thanks Victor, what interested me with the man on Survivor is has total domination. He seems to have so much self belief.

      He seems to be the film "the secret" personified. Anything he wants he gets
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  • Profile picture of the author jazbo
    Is it just you? How about your Team? Are they supporting you? Are your friends and family supportive?

    Tell you what, I have a new ebook out on Tuesday which is a complete mindset strategy for success, modeled from successful people I have worked with. PM me, and I will send you a copy totally free. If it helps you, write me a review :-)
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    • Profile picture of the author endpoint
      Originally Posted by jazbo View Post

      Is it just you? How about your Team? Are they supporting you? Are your friends and family supportive?

      Tell you what, I have a new ebook out on Tuesday which is a complete mindset strategy for success, modeled from successful people I have worked with. PM me, and I will send you a copy totally free. If it helps you, write me a review :-)

      Thanks Very much! I cant PM because I am under 50 posts. If you PM me your email address I send an email to that.

      I do have trouble with the number 1 team member. She is finding times quite hard at the moment.
      We paid rent this week, and we are back down to nothing. We can afford to eat, pay the bills, pay rent, pay back loans....but nothing else!
      We both live week to week and it is breaking her down. Realising this she stayed awake on the couch till 4 in the morning because she couldnt stop thinking about how tough it is at the moment

      She isnt the most positive person.
      I spoken to her about using the tools I have been using, but her motivation is low
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      • Profile picture of the author jazbo
        Hi

        Have sent you a PM with my email.


        Originally Posted by endpoint View Post

        Thanks Very much! I cant PM because I am under 50 posts. If you PM me your email address I send an email to that.

        I do have trouble with the number 1 team member. She is finding times quite hard at the moment.
        We paid rent this week, and we are back down to nothing. We can afford to eat, pay the bills, pay rent, pay back loans....but nothing else!
        We both live week to week and it is breaking her down. Realising this she stayed awake on the couch till 4 in the morning because she couldnt stop thinking about how tough it is at the moment

        She isnt the most positive person.
        I spoken to her about using the tools I have been using, but her motivation is low
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  • Profile picture of the author Kenster
    Perspective is probably the most important trait anybody can have to be succesful at business, with relationships, with life. Until jsut a few years ago, I floated along life trying to find my way and things didnt work out normally.

    Then I started to consciously force myself to have a stronger passion for what Im doing, no matter what it is. Whether its cleaning my car or starting an online venture, I make things happen now, I dont wait for things to happen and half arse my way through anything. Remember, for every person making somethign happen, there are 20 watching it happen. Be that one person

    This has been the most powerful trait I have now. I would suggest you try adopting a stronger mindset, it can really make a difference.

    I really feel you are on the right path now! Good luck buddy
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  • Profile picture of the author Mr. Enthusiastic
    Those two books are really the gold medal winners for learning how to control your thinking in practical ways. Let those guys talk you through your commute on the bus. Post a note here every day about what you learn, even if it's nothing more than "I didn't realize Brian's a Canadian," or "I can't believe that Earl has such a deep voice."

    Earl actually does have good suggestions about your "pancake maker" problem but he has to cover some basics before he gets there.
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    • Profile picture of the author endpoint
      Originally Posted by Mr. Enthusiastic View Post

      Those two books are really the gold medal winners for learning how to control your thinking in practical ways. Let those guys talk you through your commute on the bus. Post a note here every day about what you learn, even if it's nothing more than "I didn't realize Brian's a Canadian," or "I can't believe that Earl has such a deep voice."

      Earl actually does have good suggestions about your "pancake maker" problem but he has to cover some basics before he gets there.
      Sounds like this material will really suit me!
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  • Profile picture of the author Mountain_Mike
    Hi EndPoint,

    You need to change the way you view yourself and what you are trying to attract into your life. Focus only on what you want! Not on what you don't want.

    Please don't take this the wrong way, but look at your nickname. Now look at the nicknames that have replied to your post; "WebWriter" nothing negative here, just pure positive confidence is depicted in his name. "Mr. Enthusiastic", I guarantee you with this attitude he draws more positivity to himself than the negative end of a magnet.
    Our minds work in pictures even though we don't recognize the fact because it happens so fast. Try and start putting pictures to your words and you will be able to see where negative things are coming into your life. Change your words and your mind pictures will change and so will your life.

    Hope this helps. I was exactly where you are at until I discovered this little trick.

    Mountain_Mike
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    • Profile picture of the author Mr. Enthusiastic
      Mike, end point can be a positive term. In electronics it can be a place where you plug in a circuit and something happens! If EndPoint does change his/her user name I hope we'll get to know that the new name is for the same person. Thanks a lot for jumping in here!
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    • Profile picture of the author endpoint
      Originally Posted by Mountain_Mike View Post

      Hi EndPoint,

      You need to change the way you view yourself and what you are trying to attract into your life. Focus only on what you want! Not on what you don't want.

      Please don't take this the wrong way, but look at your nickname. Now look at the nicknames that have replied to your post; "WebWriter" nothing negative here, just pure positive confidence is depicted in his name. "Mr. Enthusiastic", I guarantee you with this attitude he draws more positivity to himself than the negative end of a magnet.
      Our minds work in pictures even though we don't recognize the fact because it happens so fast. Try and start putting pictures to your words and you will be able to see where negative things are coming into your life. Change your words and your mind pictures will change and so will your life.

      Hope this helps. I was exactly where you are at until I discovered this little trick.

      Mountain_Mike
      Endpoint was a band from the 90s, but maybe it does have some negative connotations. But I like to think of it as striving towards the endpoint. Like continually growing and trying to reach that point.

      I have made a lot of changes.

      I WAS THAT ANNOYING GUY AT WORK.
      "How are you Dean?", "not to BAD" was always my response.

      But every day, I say "extremely well" or "very well". It makes a massive difference.

      One big thing I got from the secret was understanding when I was using negatives.

      Like: "I don't want to be broke", now using "I always have money"

      It is hard, and I catch myself everyday bringing in negatives.

      I think what I experience now more is the negative self talk, for example:

      "I always have money" then the back of my head will say "your broke, don't kid yourself"
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  • Profile picture of the author Retireearlysb
    if money is your problem - I can help. I have found a surefire effortless way to make money
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  • Profile picture of the author AwesomePossum
    Retireearlysb could you share w/ everyone? Maybe some friendly advice

    Also, I think you're focusing on the wrong areas if you want to become successful.

    Study the psychology of success and study success books. Find the laws that govern our minds and our world.

    You're looking in the wrong places

    If I could recommend any one product to anyone it would be "The Law of Success" by Napoleon Hill. It's way better than Think and Grow Rich. They aren't even in the same league!! Remember that it's a LAW.

    Your working too hard for this too be happening to you. Shift your focus for a while. It'll pay off in the long run I promise.

    Also, you can check out some Jack Cranfield or The Master Key System(way cheap) too.

    Shift your focus and look at WHAT successful people do and WHY. This is why they have that effortless outcome while your stuck.

    Hope this Helps,
    Aaryn
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    • Profile picture of the author Mr. Enthusiastic
      Originally Posted by AwesomePossum View Post

      The Master Key System(way cheap
      Not just cheap, it's free: The Master Key System - Charles F. Haanel - FREE ( Psi Tek ).

      However, the original poster mentioned that he has Maximum Achievement (Brian Tracy) and Lead The Field (Earl Nightingale) on audio, and he's going to start listening on his commute. Isn't that a strong enough start?
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  • Profile picture of the author AwesomePossum
    Lol ya, I'm sorry. I completely missed that.
    That's by far a great start. He can obviously make money so he doesn't need to focus on IM too much.

    This is the area of focus that makes Millionaires. NO fancy system or strategy can do that. I spent a lot of time studying the trading of markets and this is the one key principle I learned from it.

    Successful people think differently than unsuccessful ones. Their mindsets and composure are what take them to the top.

    P.S: I'll recommend "The Law of Success" till the day I drop though : O
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    • Profile picture of the author endpoint
      Thanks Awesome possum!

      Retireearlysb, send me a PM with your email address
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      • Profile picture of the author endpoint
        So I have started my listening of Lead the Field, I have listened to the first 3 chapters....but I will need to listen again and again!!!!

        some dot points about my thoughts and relevant material:

        -By perusing personal development I have broken away from the pack and I am actually doing something to better myself. I should be happy and grateful for that
        -There is no endpoint!!!! The experience should be in the journey, not the final conclusion, I should be loving what I am doing right now.
        -This is 90000th million time I have heard about how important gratitude is...now I have to act on it!
        -The simple rules are valid for any personal pursuit (not just money) so maybe I should apply to all aspects of my life
        -Attitude! So important. I wake up with the worst attitude and try and make it better after I have woken up, had a shower and breakfast. I have taken his suggestion, and now I have 'attitude' written on my computer screen, my mirror, on my cereal box!
        -My goals are probably too flimsy and not direct enough
        -My attitude is projected out, and I get back what I put out.

        The material is so dense, and I will need to listen to it again and again. These are just my thoughts from today.
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        • Profile picture of the author Mr. Enthusiastic
          Originally Posted by endpoint View Post

          So I have started my listening of Lead the Field, I have listened to the first 3 chapters....but I will need to listen again and again!!!!
          Isn't it awesome! I'm really glad you like it so much. I see that you're already getting a lot out of it. Great notes!

          Yes, it is an incredibly dense work. It will be well worth your while to go back over one section at a time, until you really feel you've got a handle on the material.

          I think the combination of LTF and the Brian Tracy material will really be a huge turning point in your life. Keep posting your notes each day!

          P.S. Aaryn really wants you to also read Hill's Law of Success. I don't see anything wrong with that.
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  • Profile picture of the author AwesomePossum
    "P.S. Aaryn really wants you to also read Hill's Law of Success. I don't see anything wrong with that. "
    Mr. Enthusiastic

    It's a Law, I don't think anyone can argue with that lol

    Also, I PMed you Enpoint
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    • Profile picture of the author endpoint
      Originally Posted by AwesomePossum View Post

      "P.S. Aaryn really wants you to also read Hill's Law of Success. I don't see anything wrong with that. "
      Mr. Enthusiastic

      It's a Law, I don't think anyone can argue with that lol

      Also, I PMed you Enpoint
      I got your PM, I cant reply though. Thanks so much, your support is awesome!
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      • Profile picture of the author endpoint
        Originally Posted by endpoint View Post

        I got your PM, I cant reply though. Thanks so much, your support is awesome!
        AwesomePossum Can you PM me your email?
        I have to get past 50 posts before I can reply!!!!
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  • Profile picture of the author Mr. Enthusiastic
    Endpoint, would you mind making a new thread with your study notes, and start it off with your LTF points? A fresh start with a new title might inspire more other people to see that you are doing something positive and join in!
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  • Profile picture of the author AwesomePossum
    That'd be cool Mr. Enthusiastic. Nice idea
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  • Profile picture of the author jazbo
    I would also add from a practical point of view that you should look at your strengths for goin forward.

    You sound like you are buying other peoples systems to make money. But what skills could you use to make your own product or service? Can you use paintshop well, write html for example? How about writing? Could you offer a unique take on a system and create a product to sell? Could you bring something unique to the table in a JV?

    Perhaps you could clarify your current strategy more?

    On a personal note, in my ebook I cover the art of learning to control your internal "coach" and "commentator". From your posts, I am thinking your commentator is out of control right now, so hit me that email address and I will send it straight over.
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  • Profile picture of the author travlinguy
    It's all about your focus and mindset. Look at the statements in your post...

    "I am always getting pooped on"

    "Well, today is one of those days. A crap day."

    "There seems to be a lot of negative mess in the back of my head that just wont let me be successful."

    "...I WANT TO BE THAT GUY."

    "I cant put my finger on it."

    The universe doesn't really care what you want. It delivers what your dominant thoughts are. You can recite affermations until the end of time and they won't do anything for you because the above quotes are where your real thinking lies.

    This is pretty common when learning and practicing the law of attraction. I went through the same thing. Emerson said "The only thing that can grow is the thing you give energy to." When you go out of your way to describe all of the unwanted stuff happening in your life you relive it all and give it even more power.


    I had my breakthrough with this listening to and reading Depak Chopra. He talks about flow and letting go. It's almost like we try too hard. He compares people to nature and points out that trees and flowers don't have to struggle.

    Of course, they have no ego so all they need to do is accept the natural energy of the universe. The same goes for us. Wayne Dyer has a lot of similar stuff in his books.


    In other words, we have to stop trying so hard and get in tune with who we are and what our true purpose is. Ultimately, it's about letting go and letting it happen.
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    • Profile picture of the author endpoint
      Originally Posted by travlinguy View Post

      The universe doesn't really care what you want. It delivers what your dominant thoughts are. You can recite affermations until the end of time and they won't do anything for you because the above quotes are where your real thinking lies.
      Thanks,
      This is where the real trouble is.

      No matter what I say, learn or feel...there is an underlying problem that I don't know how to fix.

      How do I get that voice inside to be positive?

      Do I fake it till I make it?
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      • Profile picture of the author travlinguy
        Stop bearing down so hard. Go out and do your thing. Don't think of affirmations or positive thinking or that you're making progress or not making it. Just do your best every day. Wear a rubber band around your wrist and when you have a non-supportive thought snap the band.

        Believe it or not, it won't take long and you'll stop thinking of all the crap and start living. Give all the self-help stuff a rest for a while. There's a saying, let go and let God... If 'God' doesn't work for you, make it the universe or the force or whatever.
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        • Profile picture of the author vossman
          The reason most people who try to apply the law of attraction fail is because what they try to attract (or affirm) is not in line with their current self image. If a person does not believe or see themselves as the type of person who is able to make a lot of money, achieve success, complete goals, get that girl, etc then most of their efforts are futile. With persistence you may be able to change your inner beliefs over time, but there is an easier way to do this. Change your self image, change your life. You need to already believe and feel that you are what you want to become.

          Perhaps the best resource for changing the self image, as is fully endorsed and used by master marketer Dan Kennedy, is called Psycho Cybernetics by Dr. Maxwell Maltz. The original version is 40-50 years old but the principles are timeless. Dan Kennedy has helped to rewrite the book to put it into today's perspective. You can find the original on ebay or amazon used for pennies, and the new version may cost you $10-$15. I guarantee this book will change your life.

          I have put its practices to use and seen results within a month after doing them daily. Specifically, getting more clients to my business, generating a lot more sales from clickbank, improving my relationships, being happy and confident. Just a month of doing one of the techniques from this book and all these areas improved over the next 2 months.

          You should not stop practicing your affirmations or setting goals, but you need to line up your self image with what you who you want to be. If you don't believe that you are already the type of person who can accomplish the things you are setting out to accomplish, no amount of positive affirmation, no vision board, and no audio course is going to get you there. This ties into negative subconscious beliefs as well, but I have found the methods in Psycho Cybernetics to be more effective than reverse negative affirmations, or nightly audio programs.

          Best of luck.
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  • Profile picture of the author thriftgirl62
    Make up your mind and just do what you want. @thriftgirl62 on Twitter. That's my life. It's how I live but it's hard to explain without sounding arrogant. You just do it. Make up your mind...listen to Will Smith tell you.

    Will Smith does an awesome job telling you how right here: Will's Wisdom - Will Smith lives life large.
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    • Profile picture of the author endpoint
      Originally Posted by thriftgirl62 View Post

      Make up your mind and just do what you want. @thriftgirl62 on Twitter. That's my life. It's how I live but it's hard to explain without sounding arrogant. You just do it. Make up your mind...listen to Will Smith tell you.

      Will Smith does an awesome job telling you how right here: Will's Wisdom - Will Smith lives life large.
      Looks like a whole bunch of spam to me
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  • Endpoint-

    If those are your feelings:
    * experience them fully
    * take full ownership
    * embrace the crap as well as the candy


    Two books that helped transform my life:

    "Man's Search for Meaning" - Viktor Frankel
    "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living" - Dale Carnagie

    I wish you well

    ~Adam
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  • Profile picture of the author rconejr
    Endpoint, you definitely need to shut that negative voice up. Mr. Enthusiastic has mentioned some great books. You need to shut your negative thinking down before you get into the law of attraction etc., Work on you first and your mindset.

    I too, when I was working on changing to a positive focus, started saying "Great" when people would ask me how I was, instead of "I'm doing OK". Soon, I really was doing great all the time.

    Then I started consciously trying to defeat the negative thoughts that would creep in, by literally thinking "No, I'm not going to think that. I'm going to find a way to overcome this obstacle." I started saying, instead of "I can't" asking "How can I ..."

    And through it all keep sending out ships, whether you're down or not. By that I mean, keep at the money making efforts, even when they aren't going anywhere. Those ships will eventually come in. When things are slow for me I get bummed but I keep trying my money making endeavors, then the next week I'll be inundated with money coming in and clients wanting to hire me. I didn't luck into those assignments, I had just stayed the course.

    You've got a lot of good support from everyone on this board. Hope it helps.
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    • Profile picture of the author AwesomePossum
      Originally Posted by rconejr View Post

      Endpoint, you definitely need to shut that negative voice up. Mr. Enthusiastic has mentioned some great books. You need to shut your negative thinking down before you get into the law of attraction etc., Work on you first and your mindset.
      Rconejr,

      The fundamental key of understanding and exploiting The Law of Attraction is to change your focus and mindset into a more positive and successful outlook. They go hand in hand

      But I think by the time he gets into studying The Law of Attraction he will have already done what you said He's starting out with some pretty cool products for his studies
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  • Profile picture of the author DougHughes
    There's a saying. I think it's in Proverbs in the Bible. I'm not religious but this is a good saying.

    "Take your sluggard hands and look at the ant"

    Something to that effect. I'm not saying your lazy, but the thing about ants is they just keep going. If one path doesn't work they try another until they get the prize. Not only that, they all work together.

    Honestly, I feel like an Island. I like working alone. I like people too but it takes effort reaching out.

    I don't know what your support system is like but you have to associate with people who are better, work harder, or are more motivated and successful than you. You need mentors and partners.

    Jim Rohn said affirmation without discipline is the beginning of delusion. Are you delusional? I'm not implying, I am asking.

    Hope that helps.
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