Yet another month comes to an end. Great time to take 30 minutes out of your day and reflect about what you have accomplished this last month. 5 years ago, I took a leadership seminar about lifestyle design. I was only 22, so I really didn't understand all that the presenter was trying to tell me. However, Now I totally comprehend everything.
Have you ever felt like you are doing everything that you can to get by? In his Lecture, Dennis Wong differentiated between two different types of living: Those that are living their life in survival mode, and those that were living their life in discovery mode.
I didn't understand it at the time, however, I was recently confronted with this when I started working at my last job. To feel like I was at my job and "barely" scraping by was a horrible feeling. Somehow it made the days seem longer, and the months almost too much. I have never put all of my eggs in one basket, but with that position I did. Had to learn the hard way I guess. Jim Rohn Summed it up the best by saying "Too much month at the end of the money". I found myself having to take advances and borrowing from different credit cards to make things work. And at the end of the month, I would feel like I did what I had to do to survive. And that I had passed another month to wait a day or two for the next month to come by. The cycle starts again. New stimulants and situations become magnified and everything seems like it is almost too much for you to handle. That's when you find yourself wishing for things. The lotto winnings, some massive inheritance, marrying into money, or that next million dollar idea to suddenly make you money.
On the other hand:
Those that live in discovery mode are those that take chances and risks. Those that have the ability to push themselves to have multiple channels of income, Or something residual, or someone to outsource to. They discover new things. Furthermore, When you "seek to understand before being understood" as Socrates would say. Your mind is more open and willing to accept new things. New stimulants create new Synapses in your brain, and ultimately, you can lead yourself to an entirely new life.
Can you imagine, that instead of seeing all that you had to do or face in your life, and getting that knot in your stomach.....Being able to look at the same wonderful chaos, and be willing to take it on, and get it done? With no fear, only certainty? In discovery mode, you understand that you are going to experience changes, and trials, and failures, yet you persevere.
You learn to get from the day instead of getting through the day.
You learn how to allocate funds properly, instead of throwing money to put fires out.
You learn how to interpret new challenges and situations as things that will make you become more instead of things that you "have to deal with, but don't want to."
Ultimately, you learn how to grow thorough things, instead of trying to preserve what little you have.
So, let life touch you. Be thankful for the challenges that you are facing, and those that you have overcome. Be in discovery mode, anxious to find new things. Anxious to have new experiences.
And always remember......Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift......That's why they call it the present.
To your success,
JC
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
The Contrarian Code
At long last, there is finally a guide that will help you maintain the type of lifestlye that you wish you had. Funny thing that it is so simple to alter your life's course. It can be done almost instantly.
The title of this post is a book that is in the works. This book is a guide on how to create the thigns that you want in your life. However, it is not a "get rich quick", or a 6 steps to easy whatever. This book is a hands on, fundamental guide that breaks thins down for you and teaches you how not to get caught up in the daily rat race and rigmarole of all of the stimuli that exist in your world.
Learn how to dull a negative stimulus almost out of existence. Learn how to increase a positive stiumulus almost instantly. This will lead you to change the things that you focus on, and ultimately create new behaviors and habits.And learn from someone that has had to teach them self how to do this. There is no theory here, just a practical guide to what has helped me. Look for the e-book....The Contrarian code... Coming soon to Kindles and Amazon.
On the daily, it is snowing in reno, and have moved into a new place. Timothy Ferris was right, when he stated that you must "Totally Unplug and Reset" in order to start the new life that you want.
Was listening to a Les Brown lecture the other day, and he said something really powerful. "This god said that "If you do not change, than you cannot grow; If you cannot grow, then you cannot do your best, and if you cannot do your best, then you cannot be happy. And if you cannot be Happy.....Then what else is there?"
Great question.
Here is to a life of freedom, Joy, Health, Wealth and Happiness.
JC
The title of this post is a book that is in the works. This book is a guide on how to create the thigns that you want in your life. However, it is not a "get rich quick", or a 6 steps to easy whatever. This book is a hands on, fundamental guide that breaks thins down for you and teaches you how not to get caught up in the daily rat race and rigmarole of all of the stimuli that exist in your world.
Learn how to dull a negative stimulus almost out of existence. Learn how to increase a positive stiumulus almost instantly. This will lead you to change the things that you focus on, and ultimately create new behaviors and habits.And learn from someone that has had to teach them self how to do this. There is no theory here, just a practical guide to what has helped me. Look for the e-book....The Contrarian code... Coming soon to Kindles and Amazon.
On the daily, it is snowing in reno, and have moved into a new place. Timothy Ferris was right, when he stated that you must "Totally Unplug and Reset" in order to start the new life that you want.
Was listening to a Les Brown lecture the other day, and he said something really powerful. "This god said that "If you do not change, than you cannot grow; If you cannot grow, then you cannot do your best, and if you cannot do your best, then you cannot be happy. And if you cannot be Happy.....Then what else is there?"
Great question.
Here is to a life of freedom, Joy, Health, Wealth and Happiness.
JC
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Truy inspired, manage the coincidences
Wayne Dyer always seems to calm me down every time that I listen to one of his programs. There is something in his voice, his wisdom, his delivery that just massages your soul.
He mentioned something in his talk today, about being truly inspired in your actions. All you have to do then is manage your coincidences...
Ironically, John C. Maxwell also shows that the toughest part of leadership is making decisions, that analysis equals paralysis, and that the only way to truly get things going is to make a decision and then manage it. Once the decision is made, then all you have to do is manage them.
Tony Robbins teaches that the only way that we can truly have power in our life is through the decisions that we make.
So with all of this being said, I have concluded that the only thing in this world that determines your direction is you. You and your decisions are going to either get you to where you want to go, and it is up to you to take responsibility for everything that is going on. You don't like the type of life you lead, then you have the power to change in an instant inside of you. Look at the things that you are focusing on. one simple question can change anyone's focus. I was in a position that everyone else thought was good for me, I didn't it, it came to an end, and suddenly everyone is worried about what I am going to do.
I could have seen this circumstance as a loss, but I chose to see it an an opportunity. Now I can truly; do, be, and have whatever I want. The only thing that is stopping me is myself.
Remove yourself as your own block. The most important conversations that you have are the ones that you have with yourself. Ever thought of doing something and then convinced yourself why you couldn't do it? Those conversations are life killers. Causes an echo of self doubt, mixed with fears of failures...and leads to paralyzation. If you are good at sales, then you sell yourself on why you aren't doing something.
Stop it. The day that you can answer the following question with a "yes" you will be able to sleep sound as a pound... Have I done all that I feel that I could today to the best of my ability? have I given it my all? Do I have the tools to do what I want to do? If not can I get them?
Ultimately, Dr. Bandura shows that the 2 questions that leaders ask are:
1- Can I do this? Yes
2- What is in it for me!
SO answer those questions. Become Obsessively inspired. And manage your coincidences. It will be amazing what happens.
Best of luck with the changes to come.
To your growth!
JC
He mentioned something in his talk today, about being truly inspired in your actions. All you have to do then is manage your coincidences...
Ironically, John C. Maxwell also shows that the toughest part of leadership is making decisions, that analysis equals paralysis, and that the only way to truly get things going is to make a decision and then manage it. Once the decision is made, then all you have to do is manage them.
Tony Robbins teaches that the only way that we can truly have power in our life is through the decisions that we make.
So with all of this being said, I have concluded that the only thing in this world that determines your direction is you. You and your decisions are going to either get you to where you want to go, and it is up to you to take responsibility for everything that is going on. You don't like the type of life you lead, then you have the power to change in an instant inside of you. Look at the things that you are focusing on. one simple question can change anyone's focus. I was in a position that everyone else thought was good for me, I didn't it, it came to an end, and suddenly everyone is worried about what I am going to do.
I could have seen this circumstance as a loss, but I chose to see it an an opportunity. Now I can truly; do, be, and have whatever I want. The only thing that is stopping me is myself.
Remove yourself as your own block. The most important conversations that you have are the ones that you have with yourself. Ever thought of doing something and then convinced yourself why you couldn't do it? Those conversations are life killers. Causes an echo of self doubt, mixed with fears of failures...and leads to paralyzation. If you are good at sales, then you sell yourself on why you aren't doing something.
Stop it. The day that you can answer the following question with a "yes" you will be able to sleep sound as a pound... Have I done all that I feel that I could today to the best of my ability? have I given it my all? Do I have the tools to do what I want to do? If not can I get them?
Ultimately, Dr. Bandura shows that the 2 questions that leaders ask are:
1- Can I do this? Yes
2- What is in it for me!
SO answer those questions. Become Obsessively inspired. And manage your coincidences. It will be amazing what happens.
Best of luck with the changes to come.
To your growth!
JC
Monday, March 22, 2010
Las Vegas, - 110 , Joe Campbell - 0
So, this weekend turned out to be one of the most exciting, extraterrestrial weekends of my life. Staying at Encore, with my closest friends made it even better. We had people fly in from NYC, Denver, and Reno. All collaborating on a weekend of greatness and fun.
I can't honestly remember having more fun. Seeing some of the things that we saw, and living like a rockstar for 30 minutes made things so awesome.
If you ever get a chance to go to the Bellagio, do it. Had to be the classiest place that we went to in las Vegas. So many sights and so many little details made that hotel make me feel like a billion dollars. So many crazy things, and all of the beautiful sites. To walk outside, and see the water show, hear the music and watch everything come together as if God himself was running the show just for you.
Once and a while we all need to let go. Don't stray too far from you garden and give time for the weeds to take over, but definitely slow down and smell the roses. I guarantee you the next time that you do it, Things will smell better, feel better, and Be better after you have stolen away enough of your day from yourself...
Live with passion, because there is no other way to live it. In the Beach, Leo Dicaprio was right, if you find yourself hurting in the morning, it was probably worth it. with a headache, and all of your friends smiling at you, then it was all worth it!
Can honestly say, that the stories from this weekend will leave lasting impressions on the minds and hearts of the people that were involved. I have never laughed, lived, drank, and loved the time with my friends more than I did this weekend.
Shout outs to the following:
1- Zach Chadhim, for his knewly discovered momosa drinking with no hands
2- Daniel Hernandez for giving the Initials D H a whole new meaning
3- The Tehrorinator for the mirrions of laughs and for using my camera in ways that I never thought about using it.
4- Mike Richardson for being Mike Richardson
5- Jonas and Nikki for the fun times and heart to hearts, and finding my iPod
6- The lady on the strip that said DOWLARR weird
7- All of the cocktail waitresses at the Encore
8- Darren Maguire for the hookups at Tryst, the lovely couch, trip to Island Sushi, and the movies
9- P.K. for being O.K. spelled wrong on the computer
10- the Fashion show mall for the lovely foodcourt food.
11- Jade and Jayme for being the two landmarks that stood out in the dark clubs so I could find everyone.
12- The Citi Center and the Ogre for both making me feel so small
13- and to God for letting me get through this weekend without without Dieing...
Peace and Passion....
JC
I can't honestly remember having more fun. Seeing some of the things that we saw, and living like a rockstar for 30 minutes made things so awesome.
If you ever get a chance to go to the Bellagio, do it. Had to be the classiest place that we went to in las Vegas. So many sights and so many little details made that hotel make me feel like a billion dollars. So many crazy things, and all of the beautiful sites. To walk outside, and see the water show, hear the music and watch everything come together as if God himself was running the show just for you.
Once and a while we all need to let go. Don't stray too far from you garden and give time for the weeds to take over, but definitely slow down and smell the roses. I guarantee you the next time that you do it, Things will smell better, feel better, and Be better after you have stolen away enough of your day from yourself...
Live with passion, because there is no other way to live it. In the Beach, Leo Dicaprio was right, if you find yourself hurting in the morning, it was probably worth it. with a headache, and all of your friends smiling at you, then it was all worth it!
Can honestly say, that the stories from this weekend will leave lasting impressions on the minds and hearts of the people that were involved. I have never laughed, lived, drank, and loved the time with my friends more than I did this weekend.
Shout outs to the following:
1- Zach Chadhim, for his knewly discovered momosa drinking with no hands
2- Daniel Hernandez for giving the Initials D H a whole new meaning
3- The Tehrorinator for the mirrions of laughs and for using my camera in ways that I never thought about using it.
4- Mike Richardson for being Mike Richardson
5- Jonas and Nikki for the fun times and heart to hearts, and finding my iPod
6- The lady on the strip that said DOWLARR weird
7- All of the cocktail waitresses at the Encore
8- Darren Maguire for the hookups at Tryst, the lovely couch, trip to Island Sushi, and the movies
9- P.K. for being O.K. spelled wrong on the computer
10- the Fashion show mall for the lovely foodcourt food.
11- Jade and Jayme for being the two landmarks that stood out in the dark clubs so I could find everyone.
12- The Citi Center and the Ogre for both making me feel so small
13- and to God for letting me get through this weekend without without Dieing...
Peace and Passion....
JC
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Like to make a toast
Yesterday was my first Toastmasters meeting. I haven't spoken in front of a crowd in about a month, so it was refreshing to step out of my comfort zone with a topic that I knew nothing about.
"the center for Irish Fun" - Yeah, had no idea what to talk about or where to start. I think the last time that I wrote and essay, I was talking about a book that I may or may not have read. Made it a lot easier to speak about. But it was good practice to have no idea or preparation about the topic. I can see why people would join Toastmasters.
Funny thing happened afterward, a younger, beautiful, woman came up to me afterward. The conversation was positive and very exciting. My new found freedom, and her drive for her own business seemed like a symbiotic setup. Was enlightening.
She asked me that question of : "What are you going to do now?" My face lit up. Something clicked in my head, and all I could hear was myself asking my-self' "What would you do if money didn't matter? Where would you go? What would you want to feel?" It was like God had pulled back the curtain, and the clouds had removed themselves from the sun, and as soon as I started to think about what I wanted to do. Everything seemed to light up! Was great.
Like Wayne Dyer says : "When you are truly inspired to do something, and you follow that path, then all you have to do is manage the coincidences that occur in your life" SO true.
Make it a great day!
"the center for Irish Fun" - Yeah, had no idea what to talk about or where to start. I think the last time that I wrote and essay, I was talking about a book that I may or may not have read. Made it a lot easier to speak about. But it was good practice to have no idea or preparation about the topic. I can see why people would join Toastmasters.
Funny thing happened afterward, a younger, beautiful, woman came up to me afterward. The conversation was positive and very exciting. My new found freedom, and her drive for her own business seemed like a symbiotic setup. Was enlightening.
She asked me that question of : "What are you going to do now?" My face lit up. Something clicked in my head, and all I could hear was myself asking my-self' "What would you do if money didn't matter? Where would you go? What would you want to feel?" It was like God had pulled back the curtain, and the clouds had removed themselves from the sun, and as soon as I started to think about what I wanted to do. Everything seemed to light up! Was great.
Like Wayne Dyer says : "When you are truly inspired to do something, and you follow that path, then all you have to do is manage the coincidences that occur in your life" SO true.
Make it a great day!
Monday, March 15, 2010
FREEEEEDOM!!!
I wish you all a great day!
One full of happiness, joy, and lightheartedness....
The title should say it all. Last week, the company that I was working for and I came to a crossroads. I can tell you that I have never worked in a place where I did not want to be so bad. It was not the company, it was me. I knew deep down that I would not be happy with myself there. The culture was amazing, the projects were pretty darn cool, and the pay was great!
However, I did not resonate there. Which brings me to a question...At what point are you willing to sign up for things that you would not want to do, instead of what it was that you felt like you were meant to do? It seems that the extrinsic motivators that are out there seem to leading some people's lives. However, studies will show that the temporary incentives do not create lasting change.
This feeling of freedom is amazing.....The million dollar question on everyone's mind is...What are you going to do?
The great thing is, that instead of feeling like things are hopeless, and that I have no other options...I feel excited about what is in front of me. For the first time in a long time there is a feeling of controlling my own destiny now.
Carpe Diem, Get from the day instead of getting through the day, take MASSIVE AMOUNTS of action towards your goal..
To your success...
JC
One full of happiness, joy, and lightheartedness....
The title should say it all. Last week, the company that I was working for and I came to a crossroads. I can tell you that I have never worked in a place where I did not want to be so bad. It was not the company, it was me. I knew deep down that I would not be happy with myself there. The culture was amazing, the projects were pretty darn cool, and the pay was great!
However, I did not resonate there. Which brings me to a question...At what point are you willing to sign up for things that you would not want to do, instead of what it was that you felt like you were meant to do? It seems that the extrinsic motivators that are out there seem to leading some people's lives. However, studies will show that the temporary incentives do not create lasting change.
This feeling of freedom is amazing.....The million dollar question on everyone's mind is...What are you going to do?
The great thing is, that instead of feeling like things are hopeless, and that I have no other options...I feel excited about what is in front of me. For the first time in a long time there is a feeling of controlling my own destiny now.
Carpe Diem, Get from the day instead of getting through the day, take MASSIVE AMOUNTS of action towards your goal..
To your success...
JC
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