Stuck in a pattern?

What never stops to amaze me, is people who are not happy with where they are at but don’t recognize that it won’t change if THEY don’t change what they do. It doesn’t matter if it is about their job, the lack of free time, or whether they are struggling with their health and/or finances.

From a financial perspective, here’s the deal. If you have been an employee for, for example, 20 years following a “traditional” education and you are not where you’d like to be from the perspective of time and financial freedom, what makes you think that your you will get there if you continue to do what you’ve been doing for 20+ years?

Let’s also be real about something - there is no bail-out plan for you, nor will there be one! Government (may) come to the rescue of some large corporations, but I’d recommend you not to hold your breath on them coming to bail you out. If you are not where you want to be financially, YOU have to take ownership of that situation and YOU have to make a change.

Question – What percentage of people that you know have achieved time and financial freedom by working a job?

The answer to this question tells you that chances are that if your single source of income is your j.o.b. you will NOT achieve the time and financial freedom that you deserve and aspire to… EVER! Wake up people! The good news is that you can change this and you don’t need tons of cash to do so. You can get behind the wheel and drive your life to the destination that you want.

Often we turn to our friends and family for guidance and help, and you may have or are planning to do so. While I’m sure that their advice and input is sincere and with your best interest at heart, let me ask you a question. Would you seek marriage council from someone who has never been married, or got a divorce? My point here is that, unless your friend of family member has successfully “gotten out of the pattern” and accomplished the time and financial freedom you deserve and seek, these are not the best people to council or get advice from in this case.

So…how do you go about making a change? Well, ultimately everyone is driven by only two basic emotions – pain and pleasure. Everything we do is driven by increasing the feeling of “pleasure” and/or by reducing the feeling of “pain”. This is what decides if, and what, we buy and virtually drives any decision we make. This is the magic to you accomplishing anything in your life. Make a list of “pains” and “pleasures” associated with any situation that you want to change. If you want change, make sure that the “pleasures” associated you get from making the change are far greater than the “pain” of not changing. Be honest with yourself and this will work miracles for you.

One last note... It is easy to be dragged down by all the negativity around you. Don’t let this happen to you. You are blessed by many people around you who care for you and love you. Don't let others determine how you feel, and what you can accomplish. Success comes from within! Also, history tells us that in challenging economic times that great fortunes have been accumulated by those who broke free of the pattern. Everything is cheaper and that creates fantastic opportunities for those who want to see them.

I realize that breaking the mold, stepping out of the pattern may be a bit scary. However the rewards of doing so can be AMAZING! Decide what you want, find out how you can get it, and take action…every day towards achieving your goals. Start today… tomorrow won’t be different if you don’t!

Leon
"If you want the same results, keep doing the same things. If you want a different outcome, do something different."

Where's the "good" news?

Have you ever noticed how little “good” news we are exposed to? Ever wondered why?

I seem to vaguely remember when I was little that sometimes there were positive stories on the news. Based on what I’ve seen, heard and read in the news in the last couple of decades, one would start to think that there is nothing but drama, misery and disaster in the world.

Does this view of the world we live in really make things better? Is nobody interested in anything positive?

Unfortunately, the media tells what sells and our society has delivered the message that it thrives more on the drama and misery of others...the gore. I’d argue that most “reality shows” are popular for the same reason – have you ever noticed that there is always someone controversial? Someone who creates the “drama”? The same goes for the tabloids.

I’ve decided to no longer watch, read or hear the news. Not because I’m not interested in what is going on in the world, the contrary actually. Nor am I sticking my head in the sand. It may be idealistic, but I believe that in addition to the drama, there are also tons of good things happening. I know that when I am in good spirits, positive, and happy that I have the same effect on people around me. Frowns become smiles.

We have created the media we watch, read and hear. WE have created the programming, because what sells is what is provided. Ever thought about what would happen if we stopped buying the publications of drama, misery and disaster?

For those of you who are familiar with “The Secret” and/or the “Law of Attraction”, you should also appreciate what an impact this would have... Don’t be against war, be for peace.

I say reward those who share the good, not those who make money off the backs of those who suffer...

Life is what you make it. Enjoy it and share goodness with those around you. You will be amazed how your environment transforms from negativity to vibrating with great energy.

I’m curious as to what your thoughts are. Until next time,

Leon