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Success Insight - October 2009 - Now out!
Monday, October 5th, 2009

Success Insight October 2009 is now out!

With a new look “Success Insight” concentrating on our 3 core areas of property, business and personal development. This is to cater for all the different interest areas we have in the community and makes sure that everyone is included.

Lets’ check out what we have in this action packed edition:

Property
Market summary
Insights from my personal property journey
OUTthere magazine property column
New property blog
Property course

Business
Leadership model
Internet marketing course
Access to the leading edge Social Traffic book that I mentioned in my last newsletter
New business blog

Personal Development
Questions YOU need to ask to see if you are in balance
New Personal Development Blog
FREE download from Pip Mackay

Gone a little crazy in this newsletter, but hopefully that means there will something for everyone to enjoy and benefit from.

Click here to view the newsletter

Filed under: Business Success, Internet Marketing Strategy, Property, Tips for Success, personal development — Tags: — Mark @ 5:34 pm
The success journey
Friday, April 24th, 2009

Many people look at the attainment of certain society based measures of success e.g. status, job, car etc and consider themselves a failure until this has been achieved. This of course is linked to my previous theme, but also taps into a critical definition around success.

My own view is that you are successful if you are progressing to be a better person, in whatever shape that may be. Yes, you may still be driving a 20 year old Toyota Corolla called Betty, but if you have moved forward as an individual against some goals you have set, then you are a success. Don’t be too hard on yourself, and be wary of an over focus on the overcome. It is about the journey!

Filed under: Tips for Success — Tags: — Mark @ 6:22 pm
Success Philosophy 8 - Persistence
Sunday, November 30th, 2008

Persistence and success go arm in arm.

In our continuation of our precis of Think and Grow Rich, we now look at the importance of persistence in achieving success.

This is a very strong chapter in the book and suggests that this is really a cornerstone attribute that you need to focus on.

Let us check out some of the better and more relevant quotes in the chapter on persistence:

“Will-power and desire, when properly combined, make an irresistible pair”

“The majority of people are ready to throw their aims and
purposes overboard, and give up at the first sign of opposition
or misfortune. A few carry on DESPITE all opposition, until
they attain their goal.”

“EVERY FAILURE BRINGS WITH IT THE
SEED OF AN EQUIVALENT ADVANTAGE.”

“lack of persistence is one of the major causes of failure.
Moreover, experience with thousands of people has proved
that lack of persistence is a weakness common to the majority
of men. It is a weakness which may be overcome by effort”

What you need to have to develop high levels of persistence:

1. A DEFINITE PURPOSE BACKED BY BURNING
DESIRE FOR ITS FULFILLMENT.
2. A DEFINITE PLAN, EXPRESSED IN CONTINUOUS
ACTION.
3. A MIND CLOSED TIGHTLY AGAINST ALL
NEGATIVE AND DISCOURAGING INFLUENCES, including
negative suggestions of relatives, friends and acquaintances.
4. A FRIENDLY ALLIANCE WITH ONE OR MORE
PERSONS WHO WILL ENCOURAGE ONE TO FOLLOW
THROUGH WITH BOTH PLAN AND PURPOSE.

Persistence, persistence, persistence!!

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Filed under: Life philosophy, Tips for Success — Tags: , , — Mark @ 12:05 am
Success Philosophy 7 - Decision: the Mastery of Procrastination
Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

Procastination is one of the great inhibitors of progress and success.

In part 7 of Think and grow rich we look at the impact of procrastination and how you have to find a way to overcome it.

One of the major focus is that you have to take action and this can often take a degree of courage.

A second focus is to be careful of listening to other people’s opinions when taking action.

Here are some quotes from the book that I like:

LACK OF DECISION was near the head of the list of the 30 major causes of FAILURE. This is no mere statement of a theory— it is a fact.

The majority of people who fail to accumulate money sufficient for their needs, are, generally, easily influenced by the “opinions” of others. They permit the newspapers and the “gossiping” neighbors to do their “thinking” for them. “Opinions” are the cheapest commodities on earth

Keep your own counsel, when you begin to put into practice the principles described here, by reaching your own decisions and following them. Take no one into your confidence, EXCEPT the members of your “Master Mind” group, and be very sure in your selection of this group, that you choose ONLY those who will be in COMPLETE SYMPATHY AND HARMONY WITH YOUR PURPOSE.

DEFINITENESS OF DECISION always requires courage, sometimes very great courage

Filed under: Business Success, Life philosophy, Success Blueprint, Tips for Success, personal development — Tags: , — Mark @ 2:16 am
Meet the person who wants to be the first person to run a marathon aged 100
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

Another great inspiration, Barry Golding who I met through my link up with Desert MultiMarathon is an amazing individual.

56 years old, he is a world leading running coach, is setting up huge adventures, running a network marketing business and his latest goal is to the be the first person to run a marathon aged 100. The most recent attempt was an 81 year old who died in his attempt.

The energy Barry has is quite astonishing and a real inspiration to anyone who links getting old with achieving less.

Filed under: Life philosophy, Tips for Success, personal development — Tags: , — Mark @ 4:00 am
Jonny Wilkinson shares his success secrets
Monday, September 22nd, 2008

Success Secrets by Jonny Wilkinson - the English rugby great.

I read an interesting article in the paper today; it was titled “Jonny Wilkinson shares his keys to success”. Naturally, I had to read it and was expecting the normal sports star story explaining all the hours of practice and dedication etc, etc.

WRONG!

Instead it turns out that in the years that Jonny was one of the most recognised faces on earth and the leading Rugby player on earth, he was riddled by a fear of failure, and a total focus of comparison to others and a desperate need to be number one

Since then he has been on a self-discovery journey of Buddhism and Quantum Physics to try and arrive at a better personal space. What did he discover is the question? The secrets that he learnt are below:

You need to be able to be okay to fail,
Don’t be attached to things as everything changes
Do things to help others than only things that will help yourself
Enjoy the journey not just the end goal

Very interesting article and a reminder to focus on your own personal development

Filed under: Health & Wellbeing, Life philosophy, Tips for Success, personal development — Tags: , — Mark @ 2:14 am
Success Philosophy 5 - Imagination - the workshop of the mind
Friday, September 5th, 2008

This is the 5th steps from the legendary book “Think and Grow rich” and is linked to the conversion of ideas into definite plans though the use of the human faculty of imagination.

This is quite a tricky chapter in that there are many aspects, but the essence can be captured by acknowledging that the human mind is capable of amazing thing and that it is vital to let its power come to the fore and convert ideas into plans.

Here are some quotes from the chapter that I like:

“Transformation of the intangible impulse, of DESIRE, into the tangible reality. These plans must be formed with the aid of the imagination, and mainly, with the synthetic faculty”

“Ideas are like that. First you give life and action and guidance to ideas, then they take on
power of their own and sweep aside all opposition”

“You have learned that everything man creates or acquires, begins in the form of DESIRE, that desire is
taken on the first lap of its journey, from the abstract to the concrete, into the workshop of the IMAGINATION, where PLANS for its transition are created and organized.”

Filed under: Life philosophy, Tips for Success — Tags: , — Mark @ 3:11 am
Want a new mega big flat screen tv; just sit closer….
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

We live in a world of consumerism and spending significant sums on heavily depreciating items, often to make us feel better.

You really need to consider your success mindset if you want to become wealthy and spend lots but on the right things!! We want our money to work for us not the other way round.

Here is my priority list for spending after I have paid for my essentials

1) Invest
2) Self Education
3) Charity
4) Personal

Normally these are reversed!! Have a think about what you prioritise first…..

Filed under: Tips for Success — Tags: , — Mark @ 10:58 am
Inspiring video on overcoming your fears and releasing your talent
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Overcoming your fears

This has gone around the internet for a while now but if you haven’t seen it watch it, and if you have seen it watch it again.

We all have hidden talents within us, but it is often our fears that inhibit is from letting them out. This is one of the key messages of Keys To Success Club which is why I love this vide0

Enjoy this great video about overcoming your fears!

Filed under: Cool Videos, Life philosophy, Tips for Success — Tags: — Mark @ 10:09 am
Business Success - It is all about timing
Sunday, August 17th, 2008

Business Success is obviously a core driver and there is a danger that you end up busy but not successful.

Here is a useful tip that I heard the other day that I thought was powerful.

Business Success is about the timing of the actions that you take. You may be taking action but it is the right action at the right time. Think carefully about this statement if you want to ensure you attain business success

Filed under: Business Success, Life philosophy, Tips for Success, personal development — Tags: — Mark @ 12:13 pm
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