Thought of the Day: Nothing is Certain

“ … The only thing certain in life, is that nothing is certain.”

What do you love about your life today? Give it gratitude and more will be manifested!

The Power of Celebration and Recognition

from Christine Harvey

What can we learn from female CEO’s? Since 1991, Julia Stewart has worked her way up to Chairman and CEO of the restaurant chain of IHOP. She remembers back to working for a previous company where she made it a habit to RECOGNIZE management trainees when they completed their training with a celebration and a small gift. On one occasion, an employee’s mother broke down in tears over this reward for her son. To her it was HOPE that her son would break out of their tough neighborhood, and move on to a better life.

When I read this, I thought of all the lectures I’ve given around the world, and the comments people have made to me after my speeches. It lead me to this question for us today – Isn’t that what we all want - to move on to a better life? Isn’t this true, regardless of our economic status? It’s the nature of humanity to HOPE for improvement in our lives.

But the question for us is, WHAT CAN WE DO TO CREATE THIS for ourselves and others today? How about taking a leaf from Julia Stewart? What if we paid more attention to recognizing each other for small achievements and for celebrating achievements of ourselves and others? How do we know that we wouldn’t touch, move, and inspire others, as Julia did with her employee’s mother? How do we know we wouldn’t bring hope for a changed life to our own family member? Or to our own employee or spouse or ourselves?

3 SECOND FOCUS TIP – Today, as you go about your day, take a few seconds to think about a recent accomplishment of your own. How can you celebrate that accomplishment? Why not celebration today? Later as you go about your day, THINK OF ANY PERSON in your life. What accomplishment, small or large, have they had recently? How can you acknowledge them for that? A few words are all you need. As you learn to do this, your leadership will grow. Your self-esteem will increase. Your own life will soar. Think of what Julia Stewart did. Her acknowledgement brought HOPE for them to break out of their current situation and MOVE ON TO A BETTER LIFE. Your words and thoughts can do the same for you and for others today! Don’t delay. Try it and see what results you get through these actions.

Thought of the day - How to Change What You Attract

“ … LIKE A MAGNET, YOU ARE ATTRACTING thoughts, people, events, lifestyles.” But, if you want things to be different, they suggest this … “As you see things AS YOU WOULD LIKE THEM TO BE, you attract them AS YOU WOULD LIKE THEM TO BE.”

From ‘Ask and It Is Given,’ by Esther and Jerry Hicks

How to be Irresistible

from Christine Harvey

Often we talk about how important it is to develop an awareness of how we project ourselves and what ‘vibrational’ energy we are putting out. Why? The answer is simply – it’s because we attract the SAME back. So if we’re oozing out optimism for our life and our future, we will attract positive people to help us along that journey. If, on the other hand, we allow ourselves to be in a slump – a state of ‘oh how awful IT is’ - whatever that IT might be at that moment – we’ll attract like minded negativity to us. And, the downward spiral will continue.

Now let’s notch it up – let’s look at the Billionaire Mindset, and search out the ESSENTIAL ground floor platform of thinking. What ONE thing can we do today and everyday that will set the stage for ‘positivity’ to flow into our minds. This ‘positivity’ could be in the form of prosperity or goodness or tranquility, peace of mind, gratitude, relationships, health – WHATEVER YOU WANT AND NEED TODAY. What one thing can we do to open us to receiving the messages we need to receive TODAY?

Here’s an answer from Albert Einstein. He tried to get a Ph.D. but his professors didn’t think he was good enough! The empowering mindset Einstein kept was that “I was born to create something great.” What if you let yourself step out of the way for a moment? What IF you stop taking ‘credit’ for your own being on this earth for a moment, and just trust that you are here for a reason? Isn’t it possible that EACH ONE OF US was born to create something great?

What if every morning you awoke with SUCH EXCITEMENT for the possibilities of what you might be guided to create? Isn’t it possible, that in that open state of mind, you might actually be able to create new thoughts, new visions, new possibilities for yourself and those around you?

Here’s your 3 SECOND FOCUS TIP for Billionaire Mindset Building today. The first time today that something unexpected comes into your day, STOP. Don’t react. Before your mind gets a chance to attach any negative reaction to it, STOP and say, “Hum, I wonder what POSSIBILITY this holds?” Then be still. LISTEN and grasp the FIRST creative answer that comes to you. Jot it down.

You WERE born to create something special, and this mind-set shift will lead you to it, give you a sense of satisfaction and inner peace.

OVERCOMING THE IMPOSSIBLE

From Christine Harvey

A friend told me this story. For four years he wanted a job transfer, AND he wanted his employer to pay his moving expenses.

Everyone he talked to TOLD HIM IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE because of his job category and the rules under which he was hired. Still he held onto hope. Not a day went by that he didn’t think about it. He continued to ask the experts in personnel, and NO ONE GAVE HIM HOPE. On day a new boss came along and changed his job category. Then he studied the rules ONE MORE TIME and found an exception to the rule under which he was hired. Within 12 months he had his transfer, to a job in which he could really excel, AND his employer was required to pay his moving expenses.

What if he had listened to the people around him? What if he had listened to the ‘experts?’ If he had taken their opinions at face value, he would not have been open to the new job, nor would he have studied the rules one more time. He’d still be in that old job he hated.

Many years ago my husband and I had a dream of going to Europe to live and work. The first friends we told our dream to, laughed in our face. I’m not kidding. They were nice people, they were upwardly mobile, and we felt safe telling them our seemingly wild dream. I remember feeling stunned and taken aback. But we held onto our dream. We tried for 12 years to find a way to move there and finally our opportunity came. We ended up living there for many years, and in the process I started my own export consultancy, which lead to becoming an international management consultancy. In addition, I was elected Chair of a London Chamber of Commerce, the first woman and first American to hold that distinction. I was also able to travel throughout Europe and Asia with my management training company, and I became the author of 6 books sold in 25 languages under 48 different publishers globally.

What if I had dropped my dream the minute the first person laughed in my face about it? Sometimes it’s necessary to change your support group. It’s ALWAYS NECESSARY TO FOLLOW THE DREAM YOU SEE FOR YOURSELF.

Another friend of mine decided at age 30 that her friends were too negative. She explained to them that she loved them, but she needed more positive support in her life. She then sought new friends who were of positive nature. Eventually she became Vice President of an international agency with 13 offices she oversaw around the world. She puts much of her success down to that decision to surround herself with people who could see her potential.

What about you? Are YOU SURROUNDING YOURSELF WITH PEOPLE WHO CAN SEE YOUR POTENTIAL?

3 SECOND FOCUS TIP – Today, look around you. Listen to how people speak to you about your potential. Listen to how you support them. If it’s negative, think about the changes you need to make in order to reach YOUR FULL POTENTIAL. The world needs you to be operating in that sphere, so TAKE YOURSELF SERIOUSLY.

Consider this. If you, or people you care about need more support in this area, TAKE POSITIVE ACTION. It’s not too late to join our membership calls and learn ways you can achieve what you know in your heart to be right for you. Just go to www.WomenforWealth.com/wbsc.htm
AND be sure to forward this on to people you care about. It will make a difference.

This article is written by Christine Harvey, author of 6 leadership books sold in 25 languages, by 48 publishers including ‘Your Pursuit of Profit,’ ‘Secrets of the World’s Top Sales Performers’ and ‘Can a Girl Run for President?’

From Christine Harvey and Liz Uible, Founders of WomenForWealth.com and WomenForWealth.com Foundation

A friend told me this story. For four years he wanted a job transfer, AND he wanted his employer to pay his moving expenses.

Everyone he talked to TOLD HIM IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE because of his job category and the rules under which he was hired. Still he held onto hope. Not a day went by that he didn’t think about it. He continued to ask the experts in personnel, and NO ONE GAVE HIM HOPE. On day a new boss came along and changed his job category. Then he studied the rules ONE MORE TIME and found an exception to the rule under which he was hired. Within 12 months he had his transfer, to a job in which he could really excel, AND his employer was required to pay his moving expenses.

What if he had listened to the people around him? What if he had listened to the ‘experts?’ If he had taken their opinions at face value, he would not have been open to the new job, nor would he have studied the rules one more time. He’d still be in that old job he hated.

Many years ago my husband and I had a dream of going to Europe to live and work. The first friends we told our dream to, laughed in our face. I’m not kidding. They were nice people, they were upwardly mobile, and we felt safe telling them our seemingly wild dream. I remember feeling stunned and taken aback. But we held onto our dream. We tried for 12 years to find a way to move there and finally our opportunity came. We ended up living there for many years, and in the process I started my own export consultancy, which lead to becoming an international management consultancy. In addition, I was elected Chair of a London Chamber of Commerce, the first woman and first American to hold that distinction. I was also able to travel throughout Europe and Asia with my management training company, and I became the author of 6 books sold in 25 languages under 48 different publishers globally.

What if I had dropped my dream the minute the first person laughed in my face about it? Sometimes it’s necessary to change your support group. It’s ALWAYS NECESSARY TO FOLLOW THE DREAM YOU SEE FOR YOURSELF.

Another friend of mine decided at age 30 that her friends were too negative. She explained to them that she loved them, but she needed more positive support in her life. She then sought new friends who were of positive nature. Eventually she became Vice President of an international agency with 13 offices she oversaw around the world. She puts much of her success down to that decision to surround herself with people who could see her potential.

What about you? Are YOU SURROUNDING YOURSELF WITH PEOPLE WHO CAN SEE YOUR POTENTIAL?

3 SECOND FOCUS TIP – Today, look around you. Listen to how people speak to you about your potential. Listen to how you support them. If it’s negative, think about the changes you need to make in order to reach YOUR FULL POTENTIAL. The world needs you to be operating in that sphere, so TAKE YOURSELF SERIOUSLY.

Consider this. If you, or people you care about need more support in this area, TAKE POSITIVE ACTION. It’s not too late to join our membership calls and learn ways you can achieve what you know in your heart to be right for you. Just go to www.WomenforWealth.com/wbsc.htm
AND be sure to forward this on to people you care about. It will make a difference.

This article is written by Christine Harvey, author of 6 leadership books sold in 25 languages, by 48 publishers including ‘Your Pursuit of Profit,’ ‘Secrets of the World’s Top Sales Performers’ and ‘Can a Girl Run for President?’

Self Image Expansion

from Christine Harvey

Self image - where does that really come from? Think back to your youth and ask yourself who you had for role models. Think of your teachers, your relatives, your neighbors and your parents' friends.

If you're a woman, did you have female role models who did the unusual - who worked confidently in the man's world? If so, you probably gave yourself permission to step outside the box. You took the sides off the box and broadened your self image.
Self image, stemming from role modeling, affects women dramatically more than men.

Men have male role models around them on a daily basis for almost every possible job. Women still don't. The reason I gave my woman's leadership book this name –Can a Girl Run for President? - is that a little 10 year old girl raised her hand during a class election, and asked her teacher, "Miss Smith, can a girl run for President of the United States?" I was horrified to think, that in this day and age, a girl would have to ask that question. But then I stopped to think of the research on female role modeling. Statistics show how important it is for women to see other women in a role, in order to believe it is possible for them. And that belief is a very strong basis of self image.

Here's the reverse in action. A true story, reported on BBC news in England... A little five year old girl was sitting with her mother watching the evening news. Suddenly their TV screen featured a man taking office as the new Prime Minister, in a hand over from Margaret Thatcher. The little girl exclaimed to her mother, "But Mommy, isn't Prime Minister a WOMAN'S JOB!"

The truth is, if a person thinks that even one role is outside their limits, then they question every role. Inner stereotyping and inner limitations start to disintegrate. Self image, and belief about what’s possible for them, is increasingly in question.

Think again about your youth. What occurred? I was fortunate growing up... My father took me with him one Saturday to see a friend. I remember my complete surprise and shock when I met the friend's wife. Why? Because she was building a gorgeous brick fireplace in their living room. I stood there in amazement - "A woman can do that? Wow," my little five year old mind said!!! (Up until then I had only seen my father and other men doing those jobs.) And, at that instant my mind concluded that if a woman can build a fireplace, they must be able to do anything! Thus, my self image options took an expansive leap!

3 Second FOCUS TIP - Take a moment now to reflect on YOUR SELF IMAGE EXPANSION. Are there functions that you can't imagine yourself doing? How about speaking in front of 10,000 people? No, why not? It's simply because you didn't have a role model growing up who did that. Few people you knew did that. On the other hand, if your mother had been Prime Minister, or President, you would take that form of leadership, as a normal course of activity. So what else don't you picture doing?

Do you realize that by having limiting self images, you are holding your talent back from the world? You're holding your ideas back. You're holding yourself back! And in the process of holding yourself back, you are limiting the self image of women and girls around you. Ask yourself what action you can take today, to step outside your normal box, and immediately expand you self image.

When the opportunity presents itself (and it will,) step forward. Try this and you'll be amazed at your results and self image.