You know who the most fun audiences are to speak to? The people who understand the value of personal development and those willing to invest the time and money into their own personal growth. I think personal development is one of those paradoxical things -- spending money on yourself which to some might seem selfish -- but in the whole scheme of things what really happens is #1 the obvious: that person grows and becomes better, but then the more subtle payoff is #2: the benefit can't help but spill over into and positively impact others in their world -- their spouse, children, boss, employees, co-workers, friends, etc.

Funny isn't it? It reminds me of what Jim Rohn says, "I'll take care of me for you if you'll take care of you for me." Seems backwards doesn't it, but wow, how powerful is that? Now, don't get me and Jim wrong. We're not saying that you should only take care of yourself and to neglect others. But how much better is it, if for my family, friends and audiences if I'm taking care of my health, working out, eating properly, nurturing my spiritual life, etc. right?

This week let's try this: Why don't each of us commit to take better care of ourselves and see what kind of an impact it has on our world and those around us.

You Are Made for Success!
Chris Widener

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In This Issue.......

1. Charting Your Course to Success Article
2. Made for Success Quote and Commentary
3. The Last Word...
4. We're almost 1/2 way there!
5. Customer Feedback
6. More Information

1. Charting Your Course to Success Article

Sentenced to Success by Chris Widener

I once heard a speaker use the statement, "I have been sentenced to success!" I heard that almost twenty years ago, yet it still sticks in my head.

Imagine that. What if we had been given a life sentence to serve, say 75 years, and the sentence was to do time in a place called "Success"? The truth is that we have.

Let me back up. We have been given a life sentence. But, unlike a sentencing in a real life courtroom, we get to actually choose where we will "do our time."

Here are some of the choices people make:

The prison of poverty. Poor people are no better or kinder or anything else than people with money. People are people regardless of how much money they have. Frankly, I have had little and I have had a lot, and yes, I will choose having a lot! When you choose to live in poverty you are in a prison that does not allow you the freedoms we were intended to experience. We are unable to help others as we desire. My advice? Don't choose a sentence to the prison of poverty.

The prison of depression. Depression is like a blanket that overwhelms you and eventually smothers you. Now before you go accusing me with, "Chris, you just don't understand." Yes I do. I have had a history of depression. Depression is rampant in my family of origin. I know firsthand what a prison of depression is. When you are locked up in depression you cannot live life as it was intended. But you can get out! My advice? Don't choose a sentence to the prison of depression.

The prison of the lack of health. Lacking health is a real pain! The freedom we lose when we choose to live in a state of a lack of health is terrible - and unnecessary! We don't have to live in that prison. We can choose a different sentence! We can choose health! My advice? Don't choose a sentence to the prison of the lack of health.

The prison of doubt, worry, and fear. This is a dark, dark prison. It is one that haunts you the whole time you reside there. It makes you believe that the surroundings are worse than the really are. It keeps you from enjoying life and becoming the kind of person you were intended to become! My advice? Don't choose a sentence to the prison of doubt, worry and fear.

There is another option. You can choose to be sentenced to success! You can choose to actually be set free! You can choose to walk out of that courtroom and live the life that you choose!

What can you experience when you are sentenced to success? How about these:

Good health
Financial abundance
Emotional freedom
Positive relationships
A career you love
Spiritual liberty

And how will you experience these? By choice. Your choice. You choose exactly what kind of life you will live. You choose the sentence you will serve here on earth and the experience that you have.

Will you languish in a dark prison or in the open freedom that comes from the sentence of success? That depends on the choices you make.

I challenge you to choose this day to:

Pursue financial independence
Develop yourself spiritually
Make a change so you are in a career you love
Re-commit yourself to loving relationships
Achieve emotional health

Make a choice TODAY. Do not spend another day in a prison where you do not belong!

Where will you serve your sentence? You get to decide.

As for me?

I've been sentenced to success!

Chris Widener


Chris Widener is an internationally recognized speaker, author and radio host. Chris is the author of eight books and audio series as well as over 400 success articles. To learn more or to order Chris' products, including his newly released book, The Angel Inside (top seller on Amazon.com, The New York Times top 10 list and The Wall Street Journal top 10), or his other books including Live the Life You've Always Dreamed Of, The Image or Twelve Pillars co-authored with Jim Rohn, or his newest CD series, Twelve Pillars - The Skills You Need to Succeed, or Winning with Influence, The Extraordinary Leaders Seminar go to www.chriswidener.com or call 877-929-0439.



2. Made for Success Quote and Commentary

"Let your heart guide you. It whispers, so listen closely." The Land Before Time (movie)

Chris' Commentary:
The mind is good to listen to, and we should. But the heart is great to listen to and it is imperative that we do. The heart is where the dreams lie. It is the seat of the passions that drive us to our destiny. The heart fills us with desires to do great things. The mind tells us to think again. Yes, the mind is important and keeps us down to earth, but the heart is what causes us to soar. The mind is the navigational system, but the heart is the wings of flight that carry us to our greatest purpose! Herein lies the problem for most of us: The mind speaks loudly and the heart merely whispers. Because of this we must take time to listen closely. We must set aside time to quiet ourselves and listen.

Action Point: Take some time today to listen to your heart. Yes, let your mind shape what your heart says, but listen to your heart because it will tell you what is right. When you get to the end of your life, you will always wish you had erred on the side of listening to your heart so take care of that right now! Act on what your heart says!




3. The Last Word...

As you know, on occasion I'll announce in my Ezine that my speaking calendar needs some filling, ask if you're interested and most of the time I'll get additional bookings as a result. And with my recent success of The Angel Inside re-release through Random House, I am once again working on filling up my speaking schedule to capacity so I can maximize my time on the book tour.

One of the things I've been doing recently is working more aggressively with speaker's bureaus, and the other day someone asked me what distinguished me from other speakers. Great Question!

So here's my answer. I think there are so many people out there who feel lost in the crowd -- like they or their life is nothing special, that in the end it really doesn't matter. But you know what I think? I think that really, really (and I mean really) deep down, there is something inside of them that wants to contribute, to make a difference, to be special and to live an amazing life -- something inside of them that is calling out to be released.

Well, I truly believe there is something different in each one of them, and me, that does make us unique. I believe that each person who is on this earth was born with a purpose, unique to that person, just like our fingerprints.

So here's what I do when I speak -- I look to ignite that magic in you, to connect with you so I can help you renew that vision, find that belief, ignite a spark or motivate you to take the action so that you can achieve what you desire. Why? Because I've walked that road, I've got that t-shirt and I know the way. Most of you know my story already, so I won't bore you with the details again, but suffice to say I had a very rough start -- drugs, alcohol, trouble in school, trouble at home, etc. But then something changed, something happened and I was presented with a choice. And for the first time in my life I made a different choice, one that completely altered my path. Can it really be that simple? A choice? And I say a resounding, Yes! So my question to you is this: If I can do it, why can't you?

That is what I bring -- A choice, the option to choose something different. I bring the message that there is the power to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, and show you that you're going to have to take risks at times, that you'll have to step out of your comfort zone, but that it IS worth it! I can say that with passion and belief only because I've done it and I know that you can too!

So, you want to book me to speak?

Call me at 877-929-0439 or email me at speaker@chriswidener.com

-- CW





4. We're almost 1/2 way there!

1/2 way through the year, that is!

So wouldn't you say that right now is the perfect time to re-assess where your goals are and get on track (or back on track) with 12 Pillars of Success, 52 Weeks of "Life-Changing" Lessons, One New You!

Let me, Jim Rohn and experts including Zig Ziglar, Brian Tracy, Loral Langemeier and more help you become the person you desire to become.

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The Jim Rohn One-Year Success Plan focuses on the 12 Pillars of Success including Personal Development, Goal-setting, Health - Spiritual/Physical/Emotional, Financial Independence/Getting Out of Debt/Saving/Giving, Relationships, Time Management, Networking/Referrals, Selling/Negotiating, Communication/Presentation, Leadership, Accelerated Learning and Legacy/Contribution.

New groups start each month!

To join and/or to hear my complete description of the One-Year Success Plan, go to: http://jr1.jimrohn.com and click Play.

Thanks,
Chris




5. Customer Feedback

Here are some of the dozens of testimonials and comments (hundreds and hundreds) we received over the past week from Ezine subscribers. To read more recent testimonials we have received from readers over the past year, please go to Customer Testimonials


I have to say that this is the single most powerful book I have ordered and actually read from cover to cover in a very long time. I identified with almost everything that was written. I cried when this realization struck me. I am not where I want to be in my business and it occurred to me the reason why. Not only was I afraid of me and who I would become, but part of me was holding back and waiting for my sponsor to reach the next level first. See, in joining the company, and getting to know my sponsor, she very quickly became my friend. And in that single instant, mentally my business took a secondary seat-- This little book, The Angel Inside, put perspective in it's proper place and me back on track in my business. Thank you so very much!
-- Dorothy Johnston

Just received your book - The Angel Within - read it at one sitting, Will be re-reading it many times more. It's fab and I really enjoyed the many messages it holds. Well done and thanks for the inspiration. I know I will be recommending it to many people.
-- Bron Lancaster

Thanks Mr. Widener; I enjoyed reading the article, 7 Keys for Joyful Living.
-- C. Miller

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I always look forward to read them. Your book: The Angel Inside is magnificent. Wish you all the best and look forward for the second part.
-- Michele

I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your books. I have bought several for my consultants working with me to read. I understand you will be talking to our group on a conference call next week with Cecilia Stoll and Linda Parker. My team and I look forward to listening in next week. The Angel Inside is a favorite...I also paint and I can relate to Pain.... I'm a very strong person and could have given up in life hundreds of times, but there was always an Angel that showed me the way. A lot of people call me their Angel....but it's just because I have a very BIG HEART. My Dad and family taught me at a very early age...how to open your heart to strangers and help them. I have always lived doing that exact thing. I do about 6 Big events a year to help organizations raise money. I'm now working on an Event for a Homeless group called SEARCH. This will be my 10 or 12 year helping this group. This is what I love about Arbonne. You meet incredible people and your helping them climb the ladder to the top while also getting to know them. I love it. The friends I have made and the Company, well, I can not say enough great things about the Company and all the Arbonne Consultants I have met. Everyone helps each other....that is what life is all about.
-- Sharlene

After just reading your "Stop Just Writing About Your Past and Start Writing Your Future!" article excerpt in the Jim Rohn weekly E-zine, I was truly inspired. There is so much knowledge out there which are true timeless principles, but new timeless principles are rare! I have been keeping a journal for years, and I have always had goals and dreams, but I have never thought about just focusing on writing for the future – I LOVE the concept! Many thanks for your consistent, new and inspirational work!
-- Christo van Zyl

I wanted to let you know that I just listened to "Winning with Influence" and wanted to thank you for such great inspiration. It really made me look at my life and what type of person I want to be. I've already shared it with others and I'm telling everyone about Chris Widener. I learned of you through my NVP in Arbonne. You are a positive influence and congratulations on achieving your success. All the best to you and keep up the excellent standard!!
-- Michele Rhyne


Thank you Ezine readers, for the sincere and kind words of encouragement and appreciation you sent me! -- CW

 

6.  More Information

Ezine Archives - To review previous issues of Chris Widener's Ezine, please go to: Ezine Archives