Jobs and CareersThink Your Way to Success
By Ostaro Ostaro
A meager existence in a limited environment does not have to be our destiny. We should find the purpose of living and change things for the better. In fact, there is abundant supply of anything we can conceive of. We must only know how to tap it. Of course, it can be learnt. We just have to understand a few natural techniques and put them into practice religiously till our needs are fulfilled. It is not imperative to crave for the highest things. But it helps to aim high.
We should so alter our mode of thinking as to align ourselves with the all-pervading forces of nature that can provide all we need.
We must be self-sufficient on the material plan to grow mentally. A hungry man hardly prays. You can create very harmonious conditions around you that will permit you to succeed, in almost any material pursuit, by a slight adjustment in your way of thinking. The correct thought process brings the desired results. Forget for a moment all your problems. Let us start with the thought that you are free to do whatever you wish to, and that all things are possible. These may seem very simple changes, but they are not.
Remember that simplicity is most complicated. A problem and its solution are both born at the same time according to the Law of duality of creation. It is a matter of finding the solution. How long will it take? It depends upon the concentration of our thoughts. The more concentrated the thoughts, the greater the results. The more concentrated the sun rays, the deeper they burn. The techniques of Yoga teach us one-pointed attention. It clearly means no divided attention. Listening to music and praying may be termed as divided attention. Don't try to trick yourself into believing that something will happen just because you are making half-hearted efforts to achieve a certain goal. Life does not work that way.
Every day brings new opportunities or chances for success or failure in a project. The greater our aspirations, the greater the risk factor will be. If we keep clearing our mind of all the limitations we have wrongly placed upon ourselves, soon we would succeed to achieve all we desire. We must be able to contain what we ask for. Everything lies within. The Law of Abundance does not discriminate or favor any one for it is dictated by the Absolute.
Try to become aware of the power you possess this minute -- the power of your thoughts to help or harm yourself or others. This power of thoughts can be multiplied by mental concentration. And then success is sure and automatic.
I believe in overcoming a problem by concerted efforts, rather than fretting body, mind and soul over it. There are no limits to human potential. The only limits that are, are placed by us. There is always room for improvement. When things look really bad, then is the time to try a little harder and put all our faculties to work. We must try until we find the right solution to the problem we are faced with. Like the waves of the sea, keep going back toward your aim and you shall win.
Of all those who choose to make themselves better, most eventually do, if they continue trying with a dogged determination. Life is a battle. When we are more persistent than the problem, it gets resolved. Do not underestimate yourself because you may have a lesser education than your colleagues. College education is fine, but the university of hard knocks teaches and trains us for practical challenges. Success is meant for everybody, decide to choose it! Do it today. Present is the most wonderful. Anything can only be done in the NOW. This "Now" is so short and short-lived. Start living in the present. Those who live in the past usually fail and die under its burden. Build for a rosy tomorrow. Good luck!
Ostaro, Hindu Astrolger, Kabalist, Master Mason. Author "The Art & Craft of Success: Ten Steps" and co-author "101 Great Ways to Improve Your Life, Vol. 3". Wrote and produced two indies "Cobra's Wish" and "Vaikoont". Featured in New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Daily News.
Appeared on the David Letterman Show and Daily Show with Jon Stewart. http://www.ostaro.com, http://www.samadhipdns.com
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How Limiting Beliefs Limit Your Potential
By Chris Ronson
Have you ever wondered how some people seem to manage to do whatever they want to do in life? It can sometimes feel that these people know of some sort of secret that you haven't managed to find. In actual fact these are the people who recognise how dangerous limiting beliefs can be to them achieving a true level of success.
Negative belief can be conscious or subconscious and can relate to any aspect of your life. Some people have fears and doubts about money; they feel that they will never be able to be wealthy and free of money troubles, even if they put all of their time and effort into becoming wealthy. On the other hand some people have negative thoughts about their intelligence and so shy away from education, even though they have the potential to do very well. These kinds of belief can sometimes even appear to dress themselves up as 'facts' about life when in fact the only thing that they are, are negative, pointless, incorrect and limiting.
One of the worst things about limiting beliefs is that all too often people come to accept them and this will continue to hinder their progress for the rest of their lives. However, freeing yourself from them means that you are actively opening yourself up to a whole new world of opportunities. This is a new and exciting world which is filled with success, if you want to take the amazing opportunities that come your way. Negative self beliefs are often formed in childhood and adolescence they can take some time to unlearn them, but it is possible.
Would you like to have more success in your life?
Get instant access to my FREE 7 part ecourse called "Discover How The Law of Attraction Can Help You Achieve Ultimate Success" by going here: Law of Attraction
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Do What You Love, Take Care of Yourself, Embrace No and Keep Moving
By Anese Cavanaugh
We talk a lot about avoiding burnout these days: "the economy", "work/life balance", and all sorts of topics provide us with lots to discuss and lots to "work harder" on. In my experience, the quickest way I know to prevent burnout is not to "avoid it" (after all, we create what we think about, and even more so what we avoid), but rather to make sure we're doing stuff that has meaning and purpose for us - EVERY SINGLE DAY. Especially when in the midst of stressful or challenging times. Finding joy, dreaming and focusing on the impact we want to create with our lives, can help us focus on the right things, put our attention in productive areas, and lead us through the unknown paths.
If you're not in the dream role, dream business or dream situation right now, it's worth taking the time to explore what that dream role might be, and then getting into action. If you're not feeling "the love" in your life or connected or engaged, it's worth reaching out to create it. If you're dissatisfied, it's worth, finding the "request" under that dissatisfaction and getting into action. I believe that one of the greatest GIFTS we have in our lives, bar none, is to be able to identify where we're at, where we want to be and then to do something with it. Those "gaps" in satisfaction are beacons that can show us what needs to be designed in our lives (and organizations) to make it even better.
How does this apply to you personally? I'm not sure, obviously only you can know what's true for you. And I do know that I personally am in the question everyday of "What reality am I creating for myself?" "How am I helping things go right? Or not?" My beliefs and mindset influence the actions I take which influence the results I get - at work, at home, and in life in general. Seeing this makes it easier, because I can create a "presence point" to check my mindset and see where it's at and where it may need to shift in order to create my intended impact.
There are certain things I've found that must be in my life in order to help me be as resourceful and productive as possible. Some of these include great self-care, doing something(s) I LOVE every single day, getting and giving my "12 hugs" a day in (at least, and more on that soon), focusing on mission, engaging with people, and being grateful for the people, things and circumstances in my life. These help me and I offer them as a framework for you as well if one, or all, of them resonate.
Regardless of where you are on your path right now, loving it, hating it, thinking about it, planning it, etc. - if you can make it a point to do something every day that brings you joy and purpose from the inside out - I'd say you're headed in the right direction. Wouldn't you? And what else? Wait for it --- wait for it --- yep, you got it: Taking excellent care of yourself is going to help things hum even more. I believe heart and soul that this is key. It's all about sustaining yourself and setting yourself up to be the most productive, awake and powerful instrument of change possible (if that's what you want.) It's about creating the path for you to step into what you want and to lead in a way that is real and joyful and productive.
I'm talking about "personal sustainability" here. If you haven't heard me discuss personal sustainability before, it's basically my definition and practice of "the art of integrating self-care, presence, mindset, mission, authenticity and engagement with leadership to create real and sustainable results in one's life." I believe it's essential and it helps create effective leadership from the inside out -- which is what we want right? It's more sustainable and enjoyable, and the bottom line is that more can get done from this place. Good things happen.
What is fascinating to me is how much this gets taken for granted or put on the back burner. One can get so focused on numbers, skills, bottom lines, and "leading" - that he/she can easily forget about themselves in the equation. I'm talking about your ability to make sure that your "inner game of leadership" has an optimal impact on your "outer game." The most inspiring leadership, the best results produced, the best companies built, are built best by leaders and teams who lead from the inside out. This means looking at your mindset, your health/vitality/energy, your presence and the way you engage your people. It's all connected and all key to being at the top of your game.
What I notice about the art of personal sustainability is that as people get closer to it, and embody it more, it becomes part of who they are and moves into what I call the "non-negotiable" territory in their lives. It becomes a part of them. The path is never ending, and the ability to tap into their own form of personal sustainability is priceless and continuously evolving. They find they're more effective and productive in leadership when they engage here (in whatever way that means for them.) They have a clearer resource state. They have more energy. It's just a more joyful place to come from. Most see it. Some don't. And what's ironic is that even those who are "in" it and don't see the impact personal sustainability (or the lack of it) has on them and their leadership, the people closest to them do. The people they live with and lead. They see it. They feel it. They're impacted by it. So how great that we can make our impact better, more expansive and more engaged (and feel better internally), by doing a bit on the inner game and working our own personal sustainability.
Did you know that the first Chicken Soup for the Soul book had 144 rejections from publishers before someone said "YES"? 144 rejections. Think about that. What would you do with 144 "no's"? (What would you do with 10?) Who did he have to "be" and what did he have to "believe" to keep moving? What do you suppose his "mindset" was? What was his vision? Years ago I personally witnessed individuals who'd been told they "absolutely could not do it, no way, no how" (for physical reasons), cross the IronMan Triathlon finish line in Kona. That scene has stuck in my mind, heart and body for years. What I know is that when we create positive intentions, hold productive beliefs, focus on mission and vision, and keep moving into it - we get there. It may not look exactly as we thought it would, but if we want it enough, we get there. That persistence is a gift.
These stories also make me think about how different things would be if these people had given up at 1, 2, or even 5 "no's". How would their lives be different? What would the world have missed out on? What impact would have been lost? I'm not telling you to go out and do an IronMan or work against your physical abilities, I do want to remind you of the power of the mind and perseverance and what's possible when we believe and act and WANT.
Inquiry for you: How many times do you have to hear "NO" before you give up or walk away from something? Personally, I used to hate hearing "no." (Truth be told, I still don't really love it, AND I have developed a new appreciation for it.) For sure there have been times when even one or two no's have sent me to a place of doubt, reflection and dare I say even giving up. What I've learned though is that being told no isn't what's "bad", what's bad about it is the story we make up about it. Our own self-torturing internal mind chatter. That is where the NO hurts the most. Of course it's disappointing and of course being told no isn't always ideal - and if we can catch our mindset - we can move through it much more effectively and resiliently and then be in a better state for a creative "next." In my experience, "no" usually leads to something much better. A more thoughtful product, relationship, solution, etc. What I have to be committed to for myself, my clients, and my business is being willing to hear that "no" and embrace it so that I either connect with the right yes, or make my request more compelling.
So what's your "relationship" with the word "no"? What does "no" bring up for you? When you do what you love, take care of yourself and even embrace "no," you move. If you want something badly and believe in it with your whole heart - you keep going. That "yes" may not be right here, right now --- but you never know when you're going to match up with the right resounding YES. And you never know how much better that YES is going to be because of the original NO. Allies and champions are ALL around - it's the mindset, the attitude and our willingness to lean in to our own edges that help us find them.
Here's to the power of your mind, the power of the productive "no," to doing what you love, and to creating in your life.
Anese Cavanaugh, of Dare To Engage, Inc., is a Certified Professional Coach with a focus in Leadership Development, Performance Improvement and Health and Productivity. She works with individuals and groups, privately and in organizations, to help them lead authentically and be their own best heroes in business and life. To learn more about her work with people, the DTE Programs and services, and for additional resources and tools, go to http://www.DareToEngage.com where you can also sign up for a Free Report (also available in audio format), on "Three Key Strategies to Lead Your Energy and Create Results (in Business, in Life and in Leadership)."
By Ostaro Ostaro
A meager existence in a limited environment does not have to be our destiny. We should find the purpose of living and change things for the better. In fact, there is abundant supply of anything we can conceive of. We must only know how to tap it. Of course, it can be learnt. We just have to understand a few natural techniques and put them into practice religiously till our needs are fulfilled. It is not imperative to crave for the highest things. But it helps to aim high.
We should so alter our mode of thinking as to align ourselves with the all-pervading forces of nature that can provide all we need.
We must be self-sufficient on the material plan to grow mentally. A hungry man hardly prays. You can create very harmonious conditions around you that will permit you to succeed, in almost any material pursuit, by a slight adjustment in your way of thinking. The correct thought process brings the desired results. Forget for a moment all your problems. Let us start with the thought that you are free to do whatever you wish to, and that all things are possible. These may seem very simple changes, but they are not.
Remember that simplicity is most complicated. A problem and its solution are both born at the same time according to the Law of duality of creation. It is a matter of finding the solution. How long will it take? It depends upon the concentration of our thoughts. The more concentrated the thoughts, the greater the results. The more concentrated the sun rays, the deeper they burn. The techniques of Yoga teach us one-pointed attention. It clearly means no divided attention. Listening to music and praying may be termed as divided attention. Don't try to trick yourself into believing that something will happen just because you are making half-hearted efforts to achieve a certain goal. Life does not work that way.
Every day brings new opportunities or chances for success or failure in a project. The greater our aspirations, the greater the risk factor will be. If we keep clearing our mind of all the limitations we have wrongly placed upon ourselves, soon we would succeed to achieve all we desire. We must be able to contain what we ask for. Everything lies within. The Law of Abundance does not discriminate or favor any one for it is dictated by the Absolute.
Try to become aware of the power you possess this minute -- the power of your thoughts to help or harm yourself or others. This power of thoughts can be multiplied by mental concentration. And then success is sure and automatic.
I believe in overcoming a problem by concerted efforts, rather than fretting body, mind and soul over it. There are no limits to human potential. The only limits that are, are placed by us. There is always room for improvement. When things look really bad, then is the time to try a little harder and put all our faculties to work. We must try until we find the right solution to the problem we are faced with. Like the waves of the sea, keep going back toward your aim and you shall win.
Of all those who choose to make themselves better, most eventually do, if they continue trying with a dogged determination. Life is a battle. When we are more persistent than the problem, it gets resolved. Do not underestimate yourself because you may have a lesser education than your colleagues. College education is fine, but the university of hard knocks teaches and trains us for practical challenges. Success is meant for everybody, decide to choose it! Do it today. Present is the most wonderful. Anything can only be done in the NOW. This "Now" is so short and short-lived. Start living in the present. Those who live in the past usually fail and die under its burden. Build for a rosy tomorrow. Good luck!
Ostaro, Hindu Astrolger, Kabalist, Master Mason. Author "The Art & Craft of Success: Ten Steps" and co-author "101 Great Ways to Improve Your Life, Vol. 3". Wrote and produced two indies "Cobra's Wish" and "Vaikoont". Featured in New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Daily News.
Appeared on the David Letterman Show and Daily Show with Jon Stewart. http://www.ostaro.com, http://www.samadhipdns.com
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How Limiting Beliefs Limit Your Potential
By Chris Ronson
Have you ever wondered how some people seem to manage to do whatever they want to do in life? It can sometimes feel that these people know of some sort of secret that you haven't managed to find. In actual fact these are the people who recognise how dangerous limiting beliefs can be to them achieving a true level of success.
Negative belief can be conscious or subconscious and can relate to any aspect of your life. Some people have fears and doubts about money; they feel that they will never be able to be wealthy and free of money troubles, even if they put all of their time and effort into becoming wealthy. On the other hand some people have negative thoughts about their intelligence and so shy away from education, even though they have the potential to do very well. These kinds of belief can sometimes even appear to dress themselves up as 'facts' about life when in fact the only thing that they are, are negative, pointless, incorrect and limiting.
One of the worst things about limiting beliefs is that all too often people come to accept them and this will continue to hinder their progress for the rest of their lives. However, freeing yourself from them means that you are actively opening yourself up to a whole new world of opportunities. This is a new and exciting world which is filled with success, if you want to take the amazing opportunities that come your way. Negative self beliefs are often formed in childhood and adolescence they can take some time to unlearn them, but it is possible.
Would you like to have more success in your life?
Get instant access to my FREE 7 part ecourse called "Discover How The Law of Attraction Can Help You Achieve Ultimate Success" by going here: Law of Attraction
=======================================
Do What You Love, Take Care of Yourself, Embrace No and Keep Moving
By Anese Cavanaugh
We talk a lot about avoiding burnout these days: "the economy", "work/life balance", and all sorts of topics provide us with lots to discuss and lots to "work harder" on. In my experience, the quickest way I know to prevent burnout is not to "avoid it" (after all, we create what we think about, and even more so what we avoid), but rather to make sure we're doing stuff that has meaning and purpose for us - EVERY SINGLE DAY. Especially when in the midst of stressful or challenging times. Finding joy, dreaming and focusing on the impact we want to create with our lives, can help us focus on the right things, put our attention in productive areas, and lead us through the unknown paths.
If you're not in the dream role, dream business or dream situation right now, it's worth taking the time to explore what that dream role might be, and then getting into action. If you're not feeling "the love" in your life or connected or engaged, it's worth reaching out to create it. If you're dissatisfied, it's worth, finding the "request" under that dissatisfaction and getting into action. I believe that one of the greatest GIFTS we have in our lives, bar none, is to be able to identify where we're at, where we want to be and then to do something with it. Those "gaps" in satisfaction are beacons that can show us what needs to be designed in our lives (and organizations) to make it even better.
How does this apply to you personally? I'm not sure, obviously only you can know what's true for you. And I do know that I personally am in the question everyday of "What reality am I creating for myself?" "How am I helping things go right? Or not?" My beliefs and mindset influence the actions I take which influence the results I get - at work, at home, and in life in general. Seeing this makes it easier, because I can create a "presence point" to check my mindset and see where it's at and where it may need to shift in order to create my intended impact.
There are certain things I've found that must be in my life in order to help me be as resourceful and productive as possible. Some of these include great self-care, doing something(s) I LOVE every single day, getting and giving my "12 hugs" a day in (at least, and more on that soon), focusing on mission, engaging with people, and being grateful for the people, things and circumstances in my life. These help me and I offer them as a framework for you as well if one, or all, of them resonate.
Regardless of where you are on your path right now, loving it, hating it, thinking about it, planning it, etc. - if you can make it a point to do something every day that brings you joy and purpose from the inside out - I'd say you're headed in the right direction. Wouldn't you? And what else? Wait for it --- wait for it --- yep, you got it: Taking excellent care of yourself is going to help things hum even more. I believe heart and soul that this is key. It's all about sustaining yourself and setting yourself up to be the most productive, awake and powerful instrument of change possible (if that's what you want.) It's about creating the path for you to step into what you want and to lead in a way that is real and joyful and productive.
I'm talking about "personal sustainability" here. If you haven't heard me discuss personal sustainability before, it's basically my definition and practice of "the art of integrating self-care, presence, mindset, mission, authenticity and engagement with leadership to create real and sustainable results in one's life." I believe it's essential and it helps create effective leadership from the inside out -- which is what we want right? It's more sustainable and enjoyable, and the bottom line is that more can get done from this place. Good things happen.
What is fascinating to me is how much this gets taken for granted or put on the back burner. One can get so focused on numbers, skills, bottom lines, and "leading" - that he/she can easily forget about themselves in the equation. I'm talking about your ability to make sure that your "inner game of leadership" has an optimal impact on your "outer game." The most inspiring leadership, the best results produced, the best companies built, are built best by leaders and teams who lead from the inside out. This means looking at your mindset, your health/vitality/energy, your presence and the way you engage your people. It's all connected and all key to being at the top of your game.
What I notice about the art of personal sustainability is that as people get closer to it, and embody it more, it becomes part of who they are and moves into what I call the "non-negotiable" territory in their lives. It becomes a part of them. The path is never ending, and the ability to tap into their own form of personal sustainability is priceless and continuously evolving. They find they're more effective and productive in leadership when they engage here (in whatever way that means for them.) They have a clearer resource state. They have more energy. It's just a more joyful place to come from. Most see it. Some don't. And what's ironic is that even those who are "in" it and don't see the impact personal sustainability (or the lack of it) has on them and their leadership, the people closest to them do. The people they live with and lead. They see it. They feel it. They're impacted by it. So how great that we can make our impact better, more expansive and more engaged (and feel better internally), by doing a bit on the inner game and working our own personal sustainability.
Did you know that the first Chicken Soup for the Soul book had 144 rejections from publishers before someone said "YES"? 144 rejections. Think about that. What would you do with 144 "no's"? (What would you do with 10?) Who did he have to "be" and what did he have to "believe" to keep moving? What do you suppose his "mindset" was? What was his vision? Years ago I personally witnessed individuals who'd been told they "absolutely could not do it, no way, no how" (for physical reasons), cross the IronMan Triathlon finish line in Kona. That scene has stuck in my mind, heart and body for years. What I know is that when we create positive intentions, hold productive beliefs, focus on mission and vision, and keep moving into it - we get there. It may not look exactly as we thought it would, but if we want it enough, we get there. That persistence is a gift.
These stories also make me think about how different things would be if these people had given up at 1, 2, or even 5 "no's". How would their lives be different? What would the world have missed out on? What impact would have been lost? I'm not telling you to go out and do an IronMan or work against your physical abilities, I do want to remind you of the power of the mind and perseverance and what's possible when we believe and act and WANT.
Inquiry for you: How many times do you have to hear "NO" before you give up or walk away from something? Personally, I used to hate hearing "no." (Truth be told, I still don't really love it, AND I have developed a new appreciation for it.) For sure there have been times when even one or two no's have sent me to a place of doubt, reflection and dare I say even giving up. What I've learned though is that being told no isn't what's "bad", what's bad about it is the story we make up about it. Our own self-torturing internal mind chatter. That is where the NO hurts the most. Of course it's disappointing and of course being told no isn't always ideal - and if we can catch our mindset - we can move through it much more effectively and resiliently and then be in a better state for a creative "next." In my experience, "no" usually leads to something much better. A more thoughtful product, relationship, solution, etc. What I have to be committed to for myself, my clients, and my business is being willing to hear that "no" and embrace it so that I either connect with the right yes, or make my request more compelling.
So what's your "relationship" with the word "no"? What does "no" bring up for you? When you do what you love, take care of yourself and even embrace "no," you move. If you want something badly and believe in it with your whole heart - you keep going. That "yes" may not be right here, right now --- but you never know when you're going to match up with the right resounding YES. And you never know how much better that YES is going to be because of the original NO. Allies and champions are ALL around - it's the mindset, the attitude and our willingness to lean in to our own edges that help us find them.
Here's to the power of your mind, the power of the productive "no," to doing what you love, and to creating in your life.
Anese Cavanaugh, of Dare To Engage, Inc., is a Certified Professional Coach with a focus in Leadership Development, Performance Improvement and Health and Productivity. She works with individuals and groups, privately and in organizations, to help them lead authentically and be their own best heroes in business and life. To learn more about her work with people, the DTE Programs and services, and for additional resources and tools, go to http://www.DareToEngage.com where you can also sign up for a Free Report (also available in audio format), on "Three Key Strategies to Lead Your Energy and Create Results (in Business, in Life and in Leadership)."
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