Hi everybody,
Recently I had a Q & A session with Mike Spillman (Future You University) and posted the result of that Q & A session here on this blog. I can't thank Mike enough for that session. He reminded me about why we're here on this earth.
In addition to Mike Spillman, I had a similar Q & A session with Russell Emerson. Russ Emerson is currently disabled from a stroke he survived in 2001. He describes himself as abled not disabled. As such he is self employed with no current income except SSI/DSI. In his words, "I refuse to let anyone tell me what I CAN'T do, I don't know that and have no interest in remaining in THEIR small, Godless world, nor am I interested in failing to complete the journey that God specifically chose for me or influence/inspire/encourage those that He has caused or gives me the blessed opportunity to do so. Not just anyone gets to be where I have been or emerge alive from it".
There's so much more to Russ. Feel free to visit his profile on 48days.net and add him as a friend. He'll happily share his world with you.
When I had the Q & A with Russ on the topic of "success", this is what he had to say:
Actually, a friend asked me once when I was about 35: How do you know that your life has been successful? My answer I believed then and 20 years later I do still. My answer then was if those who throw the dirt on you at your Victory Ceremony, can honestly say that ''He cared enough to make a difference'', then your life has been a success.
Around the same time, another friend, a Stone Cutter, making $25 per hour, asked me, a Dairy Farmer, why I did what I did? I told him the answer is simple. Everyday I produce a nutritious, consumable product and have the satisfaction of knowing that, you got $25 per hour.
I don't honestly have anything that I'm unwilling to do, except something that I know to be wrong and would not glorify God. If I did I would be outside of God's will for me.
I really do believe that long term goals should be what the short term goals were just geometrically multiplied. If the change you did, and there is no beginning or end, the consistency of God. If He never changes, can we and still be like Him or did someone or something else.
Mid-Term goals can be likened to a refreshment stop in a race that allows us to finish strong, ''run the good race , fight the good fight'' where or when Mid-Term arrives is impossible to say. If we just keep on keepin' on and the whole end [Long-Term goal] becomes geometrically multiplied, Mid-Term would impose limitations on the Long-Term goal .
Russell Emerson
As you can tell, he's very optimistic. I encourage you to get to know him better.
Stay tuned for more Q & A sessions.
God bless...
MJ
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Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
MJ Enterprises Bz Blog
Hello everyone,
In keeping with my mission to help others get what they want out of life, I've started MJ Enterprises Bz.
The mission of MJ Enterprises Bz is to help encourage people to pursue their dreams and get the most out of their life.
From time to time I'll be posting about a business opportunity or such which I think would help you out financially. Mostly, the posts will be encouraging, uplifting, inspirational, motivational.
If there's anything you'd like to know about me or you just want to say hi and maybe introduce yourself to me, feel free to email me: storywriterinbz@gmail.com OR mjenterprisesbz@gmail.com
Looking forward to get to meet you soon.
God bless...
Miss J (aka MJ)
http://budurl.com/mjenterprisesbzblog
http://budurl.com/cibblog
In keeping with my mission to help others get what they want out of life, I've started MJ Enterprises Bz.
The mission of MJ Enterprises Bz is to help encourage people to pursue their dreams and get the most out of their life.
From time to time I'll be posting about a business opportunity or such which I think would help you out financially. Mostly, the posts will be encouraging, uplifting, inspirational, motivational.
If there's anything you'd like to know about me or you just want to say hi and maybe introduce yourself to me, feel free to email me: storywriterinbz@gmail.com OR mjenterprisesbz@gmail.com
Looking forward to get to meet you soon.
God bless...
Miss J (aka MJ)
http://budurl.com/mjenterprisesbzblog
http://budurl.com/cibblog
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Wealth is...
Hello everyone,
When most people think about the word wealth, they automatically think money and finances and possessions. I can't say I blame anyone who thinks this way as we were all trained to think this way.
As for me I have been retraining myself to think differently. So I'd like to share the following definition of wealth.
(Disclaimer: I did not come up with this definition. It's courtesy the Think Rich Team). Wealth is a balance of physical and mental health, spiritual fulfillment, family happiness, true friendships, love, social kindness, the development of wisdom through knowledge and understanding, and financial prosperity.
As can be seen by this definition, wealth has to do with so much more than just finances. It is financial, social, spiritual, physical, mental, etc. I like this definition because it is not limited. It is actually pretty encompassing.
Do you have another definition of wealth? If so I'd love for you to share.
God bless..
MJ
When most people think about the word wealth, they automatically think money and finances and possessions. I can't say I blame anyone who thinks this way as we were all trained to think this way.
As for me I have been retraining myself to think differently. So I'd like to share the following definition of wealth.
(Disclaimer: I did not come up with this definition. It's courtesy the Think Rich Team). Wealth is a balance of physical and mental health, spiritual fulfillment, family happiness, true friendships, love, social kindness, the development of wisdom through knowledge and understanding, and financial prosperity.
As can be seen by this definition, wealth has to do with so much more than just finances. It is financial, social, spiritual, physical, mental, etc. I like this definition because it is not limited. It is actually pretty encompassing.
Do you have another definition of wealth? If so I'd love for you to share.
God bless..
MJ
Friday, March 27, 2009
Attitude Tune Up
Greetings all,
As an excited, faithful member of MorningCoach.com (MC) I make sure to listen to the podcasts (at least since I've joined late last month). In a recent episode (Episode 566) JB Glossinger (host of the podcast and founder of MC) shared the following from April 2009's Success Magazine (the online version of the following is slightly different):
Daily Guidelines - Attitude Tune Up by Keith Harrell
1) Count your blessings daily and give thanks.
2) Get proper rest and exercise and start eating healthier.
3) Don't let petty things have power over your personal and professional success. Monitor what you read, what you hear and what you say.
4) Set aside some personal time with family and close friends. Reconnect to the loved ones that you have.
5) Help someone less fortunate. It brings out your true spirit.
6) Feed your spirit daily. Read and listen to motivational books and tapes.
7) Reflect on your victories.
8) Watch your words.
9) Create an upbeat positive greeting that builds enthusiasm for you and everyone around you.
10) Develop a clear vision. Lock into your purpose and passion and set goals with deadlines.
I thought I'd share this because I think we all need an attitude tune up from time to time. It's always a good thing to come back to this list (or the one online) from time to time and see how we are progressing. I know I will certainly do that.
God bless..
MJ
As an excited, faithful member of MorningCoach.com (MC) I make sure to listen to the podcasts (at least since I've joined late last month). In a recent episode (Episode 566) JB Glossinger (host of the podcast and founder of MC) shared the following from April 2009's Success Magazine (the online version of the following is slightly different):
Daily Guidelines - Attitude Tune Up by Keith Harrell
1) Count your blessings daily and give thanks.
2) Get proper rest and exercise and start eating healthier.
3) Don't let petty things have power over your personal and professional success. Monitor what you read, what you hear and what you say.
4) Set aside some personal time with family and close friends. Reconnect to the loved ones that you have.
5) Help someone less fortunate. It brings out your true spirit.
6) Feed your spirit daily. Read and listen to motivational books and tapes.
7) Reflect on your victories.
8) Watch your words.
9) Create an upbeat positive greeting that builds enthusiasm for you and everyone around you.
10) Develop a clear vision. Lock into your purpose and passion and set goals with deadlines.
I thought I'd share this because I think we all need an attitude tune up from time to time. It's always a good thing to come back to this list (or the one online) from time to time and see how we are progressing. I know I will certainly do that.
God bless..
MJ
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Have you PAP'd today?
Hey everyone,
You might be wondering what the heck I'm talking about. I'm glad you asked. On Monday's podcast, Mike Spillman (Future You University) continued on his question "Why Not Now?" Basically, he's asking what's holding you back from doing what it is you'll do "if only.." and the " one day I will..." You remember those "if only's" and "one day I will's". If only I had the time, if only I had the money, if only..fill in the blank. One day I'll start that business, one day I'll travel to that place, one day I'll..you fill in the blank. Mike's response to the "if only" and "one day I'll" dilemma is Get Started..Today!
Ok ok ok, easier said that done right? I have obligations Miss J, you say. I can't just walk away from my job and step out and get going with my dreams. That'd be irresponsible. True, I agree, but there's nothing stopping you from planning, preparing, getting things set up so that you can get going with your dreams.
Which brings me to PAP, or at least the first P: Plan. Most of us don't even get to that first stage in the process. We are so busy with every day life, fulfilling our obligations to our job, our family, etc that we don't put the time into researching and planning what it will take to make our dreams come true. Then there are those of us who have done our research and have even gone as far as prepared the plan. But alas, that's as far as we've gotten.
Which brings me once again to PAP, or at least the A: Action. Once we have overcome the hurdle of researching, planning, preparing, we need to take that second step and Take Action. Even if that action does not bring you your dream (and it probably won't - forgive me but it's true, no success worth having, no dream worth bringing to pass, will happen overnight), at least you're one step closer to seeing your dream become a reality. And who knows, that one step might be the catalyst you need to get on a roll, and eventually, boom, before you know it, the dream has been realized. You're living your dream.
By now you should have guessed the last P, but if you haven't, it's Progress. All the research and planning, all the action, should lead to progress, even if it's not the desired end result, just yet. But hey, you're making progress, and progress will eventually lead you to your desired end result.
If you plan, take action and make some progress, you'll find success. Preparation is key to any success, online or offline, business or personal or social or financial or whatever success you're after. Of course, no follow up (action) on the preparation (plan) equals no progress.
Live life without regrets. Leave no room for procrastination. The time to do anything is NOW. Tomorrow is never guaranteed, but when it do comes don't let it meet you unprepared.
So have you PAP'd today? I have (this blog is proof).
God bless...
MJ
You might be wondering what the heck I'm talking about. I'm glad you asked. On Monday's podcast, Mike Spillman (Future You University) continued on his question "Why Not Now?" Basically, he's asking what's holding you back from doing what it is you'll do "if only.." and the " one day I will..." You remember those "if only's" and "one day I will's". If only I had the time, if only I had the money, if only..fill in the blank. One day I'll start that business, one day I'll travel to that place, one day I'll..you fill in the blank. Mike's response to the "if only" and "one day I'll" dilemma is Get Started..Today!
Ok ok ok, easier said that done right? I have obligations Miss J, you say. I can't just walk away from my job and step out and get going with my dreams. That'd be irresponsible. True, I agree, but there's nothing stopping you from planning, preparing, getting things set up so that you can get going with your dreams.
Which brings me to PAP, or at least the first P: Plan. Most of us don't even get to that first stage in the process. We are so busy with every day life, fulfilling our obligations to our job, our family, etc that we don't put the time into researching and planning what it will take to make our dreams come true. Then there are those of us who have done our research and have even gone as far as prepared the plan. But alas, that's as far as we've gotten.
Which brings me once again to PAP, or at least the A: Action. Once we have overcome the hurdle of researching, planning, preparing, we need to take that second step and Take Action. Even if that action does not bring you your dream (and it probably won't - forgive me but it's true, no success worth having, no dream worth bringing to pass, will happen overnight), at least you're one step closer to seeing your dream become a reality. And who knows, that one step might be the catalyst you need to get on a roll, and eventually, boom, before you know it, the dream has been realized. You're living your dream.
By now you should have guessed the last P, but if you haven't, it's Progress. All the research and planning, all the action, should lead to progress, even if it's not the desired end result, just yet. But hey, you're making progress, and progress will eventually lead you to your desired end result.
If you plan, take action and make some progress, you'll find success. Preparation is key to any success, online or offline, business or personal or social or financial or whatever success you're after. Of course, no follow up (action) on the preparation (plan) equals no progress.
Live life without regrets. Leave no room for procrastination. The time to do anything is NOW. Tomorrow is never guaranteed, but when it do comes don't let it meet you unprepared.
So have you PAP'd today? I have (this blog is proof).
God bless...
MJ
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