My dream even way back then....

Do you have what it takes to make your dreams a reality? Are you doing everything you possibly can, every single day to get closer to your goal? Do you want it so bad that it consumes you?

This is a question I pose to myself on a regular basis – something we all should be asking. My answer is easily yes to the first and last question. Whether I’m doing something every single day makes me stop and look at how I spend my time, and analyze whether I’ve done at least one small thing that will help me achieve my goal.

I’ve found that the vast majority of the time the answer to that question is yes as well, but it could definitely be improved. Vast majority isn’t good enough though. We can’t slack off or make excuses and we can’t be afraid.

I’ll admit a guilty pleasure is watching The X Factor. Sure there’s editing involved, but I don’t ever want to forget what it looks and feels like to want something with every fiber of your being. Seeing people take action, and put themselves “out there” to make things happen is something I find inspirational. That burning desire is what gave me the courage to move from Michigan to California a few decades ago. I knew it was what I had to do to build a better life. It was a burning desire and I didn’t let it go.

Are you doing what it takes to make your dreams a reality? What’s working and what’s holding you back? I’d love to hear…

A few days ago I talked about the fear mindset and how it can really hold you back. The antidote to that of course is action. But once you get into action mode, the next step is perseverance. I’d like to introduce you to Naomi Dunford, someone I absolutely love. She’s genuine, swears like a sailor, and has been there – done that. Please take a minute to read one of her latest posts. What is it that you’re putting off?

When you see your favorite athlete, business person or actor/actress do you ever look at them in amazement and marvel about their “fortune” in becoming successful? Do you wish you had the talent and expertise they do?

What most people forget is that they are simply seeing the end result of many years of hard work. Practice, trial and error, failures and then success. The success comes from day after day of working on a specific goal. Whether you aspire to be an Olympian or an expert in your field, the path is the same. Dedication, perseverance, a specific plan and consistent action

Your life is comprised of a series of days and minutes.

Each day you wake up and make a choice. Are you going to do something that gets you closer to your goals today? Are your goals written out very specifically? We’re rapidly approaching the end of the year. Stop and take a moment to see where you are and make any necessary adjustments.

Have a long-term plan but live it every single day. One day you’re going to wake up and see how far you’ve come and realize that your success happened one day at a time.

When I attended the celebration I mentioned in my last post, I was re-inspired to continue my quest to give back to the world. Five weeks ago I joined a group called “The 16 Steps to success” which is being taught by Jack Humphrey http://www.jackhumphrey.com/fridaytrafficreport/ and Sam Clark of Authority Site Center.

Amazing is an understatement. These two are not part of the self proclaimed “guru madness”, just two people with a tremendous amount of knowledge and a true interest in teaching and helping people succeed. Only genuine care and dedication would have kept them up til 1 a.m. their time, teaching and answering question after question. Thanks guys, I really appreciate you!

We’ve all heard the expression “knowledge is power” yet it’s only partially true. The REAL power is APPLYING that knowledge. It’s only then that you’ll start to see real change.  this group was not convenient from a time or energy standpoint-however I decided to take ACTION and do it anyway. Through this, I met an incredible group of people who are very supportive and without them, I wouldn’t have had an incredible “a-ha” moment. Because of a few late night and early a.m. chats, I am now working on a plan that combines my love of helping teens and underserved communities with my love of technology. When you take action, things really DO happen. It’s that Simple……

I am currently going into my third month of John Assaraf’s “Having It All” Challenge (HIAC). I hesitate to use the word “program” because it’s so much more than that. It’s a life transforming course comprised of calls, webinars, podferences, guest speakers, seven to eight member mastermind groups and recorded audio interviews.

There are approximately one hundred of us in the challenge and in addition to an abundance of course material; we have access to community forums. Through the forums, we have gotten to know and support each others hopes, dreams and challenges. John is also an active participant in this component.

I joined the challenge when I realized that for the first time in my life I felt “stuck”. I had gotten complacent and let myself fall into a very reactive role in my life, which iss not at all like me, and quite frankly, it scared me into action. I knew of John through his Wall Street Best Seller “The Street Kids Guide to Having It All”, his appearance on the movie “The Secret” and various audio and print interviews. What I am really drawn to is his dedication and passion for neuroscience, quantum physics and their relationship to peak performance.

John was not born into money, had a challenging childhood and is living proof that you can have it all. His six month challenge gives those who are serious about taking control of their life everything they need to succeed.

I am happy to share my journey with you and hope that it will inspire you to take action and start working towards creating your life’s masterpiece!