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I Got Caught With My Pants Down and Nobody Would Help Me Pull Them Up!

by Note Taking Nerd #2
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I hope maybe my personal story helps you as you move forward into 2011...Rock On!!
For my entire life I've been an avid student of just about everything you can think of to improve your life or business.
At one point I'd read over 500 books in a period of five years.

Yet, not so long ago I almost packed it in, took up residence next to the guys on skid row, and gave up on my dreams.

Why? Because I had all the answers and couldn't seem to get myself to ACT.

At the time I'd just had my first, lovely little angel, baby girl. I had a woman that wanted to love me.
I had Big Dreams and was on my way to accomplishing them.

Since then I've been hammered by the IRS, facing Jail, my business was declining, I was facing tremendous inner demons, my behavior was insane, my business partner, of 15 years, and I decided to split ways, and I felt as though I was empty.

Yet I still couldn't get myself to turn things around. Knowledge is worthless without the ability to make it useful in your life.

I was scared. I was in pain. I was confused..... Why?

My Pants Were Down... I was screaming for help...
Yet No One Would Help Me!

That's the funny thing about life. If you want things to change then you have to do it.

Damn, that sucks. I wanted the magic bullet. I wanted the instant result.

I didn't want to work. After all... I'm older now. Am I not entitled to something?

Nope. Life owes us nothing but what we are giving to it in the present moment.

Just because I fed hungry children last year or worked hard two years ago doesn't mean I'm entitled to anything today.

We are accountable to this very moment in time. We will get out of it what we put into it.

Yes, there is the Law of Delayed Gratification.

But, understand that if I go out and run hard today, then quit and want the results to stay with me throughout the future then I must continue to do something on a consistent basis.

So Here is the power in this story. Things are better, I'm happier, and ... Oh did I mention I'm Super Cool too!

Yes... I'm still a work in progress. If you were to see me on canvas I'd look more like Homer Simpson but the artist would swear to you he's trying to draw a Picasso.

Today, I'm happy to say. I'm on the right path. I'm back on the horse and riding in the right direction.

Yep... I pulled my pants up myself. Although my bum crack might still be hangin' out!

What's the answer to all this madness?

First it's the Slight Edge principle. Tiny Improvement Daily!

Second, and this is powerful, is that you've got to work harder on yourself then you do anything else in life.

You can read all the books, take all the courses, go to all the seminars and receive all the knowledge in the world.... But if you don't work on the Inner Game of life every single day then much of what you learn will never get put into practice.

So what did i do?

I've set goals and got clear on what I wanted. I put the law of attraction to work.

I started devouring and acting on the very best Inner Game programs available.

I began, and continue, to work on my beliefs, values, and life strategies.

I've started looking at the Story I'd created for myself and began to change it.

I've learned about Lies and Truth and began to act on changing those things in my life.

I started exsercising on a regular basis. I began to eat well. I got out in the Sun.

I focus on one thing at a time. I gave myself time for renewal.

I've began to "really" connect with friends and family.

I quit "selling" the vision and started to "live" it and people are slowly beginning to believe in me again.

Guess what? Things have and are contiueing to change dramatically. Things like my really cool blog.

Today! BEGIN TO WORK ON YOURSELF AS MUCH AS YOU WORK ON YOUR BUSINESS!

Yes my business is supposed to be about business, marketing, sales, etc.. but I'll continue to focus on the Inner Game because that's the Engine that fuels yours and my success.

If you run outa Gas..... you are screwed!
Happy New Year!!! To Your Success....
#caught #inner game #pants #pull #self help
  • Profile picture of the author Alfonso_Montenegro
    Originally Posted by Note Taking Nerd #2 View Post

    I hope maybe my personal story helps you as you move forward into 2011...Rock On!!
    For my entire life I’ve been an avid student of just about everything you can think of to improve your life or business.
    At one point I’d read over 500 books in a period of five years.

    Yet, not so long ago I almost packed it in, took up residence next to the guys on skid row, and gave up on my dreams.

    Why? Because I had all the answers and couldn’t seem to get myself to ACT.

    At the time I’d just had my first, lovely little angel, baby girl. I had a woman that wanted to love me.
    I had Big Dreams and was on my way to accomplishing them.

    Since then I’ve been hammered by the IRS, facing Jail, my business was declining, I was facing tremendous inner demons, my behavior was insane, my business partner, of 15 years, and I decided to split ways, and I felt as though I was empty.

    Yet I still couldn’t get myself to turn things around. Knowledge is worthless without the ability to make it useful in your life.

    I was scared. I was in pain. I was confused….. Why?

    My Pants Were Down… I was screaming for help…
    Yet No One Would Help Me!

    That’s the funny thing about life. If you want things to change then you have to do it.

    Damn, that sucks. I wanted the magic bullet. I wanted the instant result.

    I didn’t want to work. After all… I’m older now. Am I not entitled to something?

    Nope. Life owes us nothing but what we are giving to it in the present moment.

    Just because I fed hungry children last year or worked hard two years ago doesn’t mean I’m entitled to anything today.

    We are accountable to this very moment in time. We will get out of it what we put into it.

    Yes, there is the Law of Delayed Gratification.

    But, understand that if I go out and run hard today, then quit and want the results to stay with me throughout the future then I must continue to do something on a consistent basis.

    So Here is the power in this story. Things are better, I’m happier, and … Oh did I mention I’m Super Cool too!

    Yes… I’m still a work in progress. If you were to see me on canvas I’d look more like Homer Simpson but the artist would swear to you he’s trying to draw a Picasso.

    Today, I’m happy to say. I’m on the right path. I’m back on the horse and riding in the right direction.

    Yep… I pulled my pants up myself. Although my bum crack might still be hangin’ out!

    What’s the answer to all this madness?

    First it’s the Slight Edge principle. Tiny Improvement Daily!

    Second, and this is powerful, is that you’ve got to work harder on yourself then you do anything else in life.

    You can read all the books, take all the courses, go to all the seminars and receive all the knowledge in the world…. But if you don’t work on the Inner Game of life every single day then much of what you learn will never get put into practice.

    So what did i do?

    I’ve set goals and got clear on what I wanted. I put the law of attraction to work.

    I started devouring and acting on the very best Inner Game programs available.

    I began, and continue, to work on my beliefs, values, and life strategies.

    I’ve started looking at the Story I’d created for myself and began to change it.

    I’ve learned about Lies and Truth and began to act on changing those things in my life.

    I started exsercising on a regular basis. I began to eat well. I got out in the Sun.

    I focus on one thing at a time. I gave myself time for renewal.

    I’ve began to “really” connect with friends and family.

    I quit “selling” the vision and started to “live” it and people are slowly beginning to believe in me again.

    Guess what? Things have and are contiueing to change dramatically. Things like my really cool blog.

    Today! BEGIN TO WORK ON YOURSELF AS MUCH AS YOU WORK ON YOUR BUSINESS!

    Yes my business is supposed to be about business, marketing, sales, etc.. but I’ll continue to focus on the Inner Game because that’s the Engine that fuels yours and my success.

    If you run outa Gas….. you are screwed!
    Happy New Year!!! To Your Success....

    Very lovely and inspiring story, Note Taking Nerd #2. That was some tough experiences. I idolize you for bouncing back to success. I'm a novice when it comes to inner game and I appreciate you sharing your insights. They're valuable to me. Until then, good luck my friend.
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  • Profile picture of the author apoorv.parijat
    Excellent post friend! You're 100% on the money when you talk about tiny improvements. It's these improvements that stack upon each other and a year from today, you'll be in a much better position. Being stagnant won't help - at all.

    Happy New Year to you too!!!
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  • Profile picture of the author Jordan Godbey
    Great stuff. Sometimes we feel like we have nothing to show for what we've done and that we deserve at least something.

    Keep taking one step at a time. Nothing good was created over night.

    Happy new year and to the best one yet!

    Jordan
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    Man did you NAIL that title!!! You got me to read your post with a great hook in your title I applaud you!

    Ok now the article, that was pretty good stuff there as well, look forward to reading more of your material, if you looking to join a mastermind group and hang out with like minded people please follow my facebook link and join up, that goes for anyone else too.

    Keep those great posts coming, I’ll be looking for more of them!
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    Those posts were great.......
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    Anytime my friend I truly enjoyed your posts!
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  • Profile picture of the author Duy Nguyen
    This is an interesting and inspiring story, Note Taking Nerd #2. I love it

    You know, life is all about changing, and taking actions to achieve greater and better things. Sometimes, it's tough to take actions. However, once we get on the momentum by taking the first steps, the follow up steps will be much more easier to accomplish.

    "For every Action, there will be a Re-action." - Newton -

    Put in your efforts, and the fruit will be rewarding!

    To OUR Success in 2011!
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    Failure Is Temporary, Giving Up Makes It Permanent
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  • Profile picture of the author JasonTai
    What a great subject line to pull readers in. Happy to say the content was just as good.

    "I put the law of attraction to work. "

    That is a very powerful tool. Happy to see you have built yourself back up
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  • Profile picture of the author focused
    If you were reading 500 books in 5 years, that's 1 book every 3 days.
    The books could have had some excellent info in them, but you were forever
    moving on to the next thing.
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