Chris Widener's Ezine
May 21, 2008
Issue 87
Welcome!
Some time ago I recorded a simple little CD titled, Invisible Profit Systems. Doesn't the title alone intrigue you?
What compelled me to create and record it, you might ask? Well, it was the age old solving the time for money question. When you're in the public speaking business you have the opportunity to speak to a wide array of companies and industries. So one of the things I started doing was asking the most successful people I came into contact with what they have done to solve the "time for money" trap while also helping others become financially independent. This CD is the result of my research. Well it's starting to get a little buzz going around it and it's been growing in popularity, so I though, "hey, why don't I tell my readers about it and share it with you."
So if you're interested in learning more or listening to it, go to
www.chriswidener.com/ips.asp
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. Can you really get anything you want out of life? Anything?
5. More Information
1. Charting Your Course to Success Article
Your Date with Destiny by Chris Widener
Destiny. What a powerful word. And the great thing about it? Everyone has one! You have a destiny! Another great thing about destiny? We have a significant role in shaping our own destiny! In essence, you can choose your date with destiny - powerful!
Your destiny is the dream that lies within you of your desired and preferred future. And the things that we choose each day are what lead us to that destiny: Our actions, our words, our attitudes, and our relationships. They all add up to develop and shape that date on which we will reach our destiny.
Here are some thoughts to think about as you work on shaping your Date with Destiny:
The Mental Question: Do you believe that you can achieve a life of abundance? The frank truth is that many people simply do not believe that they can achieve what lies in their heart. Success is for someone else, a better person, or a smarter person. This is not true and is perhaps the greatest obstacle we face on the journey to our destiny. If we are to achieve the abundance in life we must first believe we can, or face our own continual self-sabotage of what a college professor of mine called "stinkin'-thinkin.'"
Here is the truth:
It doesn't matter what your intelligence is.
It doesn't matter what your current resources are.
It doesn't matter what you currently earn.
It doesn't matter what family you came from.
Nothing in your current circumstances matter in whether or not you can achieve your destiny! Nothing! Now, your current state may make it a longer or harder journey than someone else, but the possibility is always there no matter what your current circumstances are.
And that is the message we need to continually tell ourselves. "I can do it." Not "I can't do it."
Clear vision. Do you have one of your destiny? Here are some questions to determine whether or not your vision is clear.
Can you describe it in intricate detail?
Can you "see" it?
Can you "feel" it?
Can you "hear" it?
Here are a couple of illustrations.
Perhaps you came from a dysfunctional family and your dream is to have great moments with your family. Let's start with a Thanksgiving meal. Can you see each person there? What are they wearing? Are they smiling? What is the conversation? Can you hear the laughter? Can you experience the joy? Can you smell the turkey? Can you see people hugging each other and saying "This was wonderful," as they leave?
Another scenario: Your company. Can you see the large building you are in? Can you see the workers? Can you feel the positive attitude they have as they carry out their work? Can you experience the excitement as you get the quarterly results? Can you see yourself handing out healthy bonuses that bring pleasant surprises to your employees?
This is where it begins. A clear vision of your destiny.
Consider your resources. Are you aware of the resources you will need in order to set your date with destiny? Do you know how you will go about getting them? What are your natural gifts and talents that you have? How can you best utilize them in achieving your destiny?
What are your current level of resources?
Money?
Time?
Emotional health?
Help from others such as friends, family, employees or volunteers?
What will be your needed future level of resources? And have you developed a plan to achieve this level?
The last thing I would encourage you to do is fix a date in the future that you believe you could believe you will be living your destiny by. A real date. What this enables you to do is then begin to work backwards in setting goals to move you along the way, proving you with future points to strive for and evaluation point to reflect upon.
Here are the points again:
Answer the mental question: Do I really believe?
Develop a clear vision.
Consider the resources needed.
Set a date with destiny.
Develop a plan to get there.
2. Made for Success Quote and Commentary
"Sow a thought and you reap an act; Sow an act and you reap a habit; Sow a habit and you reap a character; Sow a character and you reap a destiny." -- Samuel Smiles
Chris' Commentary:
Sowing and reaping may be the most universal principle in the world. In most areas of life if you put one thing in, you will most likely see a certain something come out the other. If you put apple seeds into the ground you get an apple tree. If you put money away into savings, you reap interest and long-term wealth. If you sow kindness, you reap friendship. Many times these things we reap build on one another. This is how what you think about becomes your destiny. Your thought creates action, and your actions, repeated, become habits. Your habits will shape your character and your character will send you toward your destiny. So watch what you think about because it is creating your destiny!
Action Point: Do everything you can to control your thoughts today. Focus on a positive attitude. Think good thoughts. Dream big dreams. Be optimistic. Create your actions from what you think about. In doing so, you set off a chain reaction that will shape your life for years to come!
3. The Last Word...
I think we've developed a "destiny" theme in this ezine, so I'll just keep going with it in this edition of The Last Word...
Some time ago I attended an event with multiple speakers, and one of the speakers said something that no sooner was it out of her mouth that I thought, I have to write something on that!
She said, "When you are walking in purpose, you collide with destiny." POWERFUL!
You see, so many people think that destiny is something that is pre-ordained and just happens. But the fact is that we have a role to play in destiny. We must be living in our purpose. It is when we know what we should be doing and when we are actually doing it, that we then place ourselves on a collision course with our destiny.
Are you living out your purpose in everything you do? If not, take some time this week and reconnect with what your purpose is and then get to action. In doing so, you will place yourself on a road that will lead you to a fantastic destiny! -- CW
4. Can you really get anything you want out of life? Anything?
My answer? A resounding YES! It is possible for you to get anything you want out of life. Anything. But there's just one problem. Usually...
Someone else has it, and you have to convince them to give it to you!
Here are some examples of what I'm talking about:
- If you want to go to college... you have to convince the college admissions officer to let you in by showing that you're a good student.
- If you want to get a date or someone to love you... you have to convince that girl (or guy) of your dreams that you can be trusted, and you're worthy of their love and attention.
- If you want a raise or a better job... you have to convince your employer to give you one.
- If you want to run a business and create wealth... you need to find customers who are willing to buy your products and services.
And if you want the deeper and more meaningful things in life... like the trust, respect, praise and admiration of the people around you... loyal friends... security... prestige... popularity... children who adore you... overall success... you know, things you can't buy with money... the fact remains... to finish reading go to
http://influence.yoursuccessstore.com
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