Some Lessons in Life Mastery

The following is adapted from some audios delivered by none other than Tony Robbins. I hope this inspires you as we move towards Christmas...

The level of thinking that has got us to where we are, is not going to take us to where we want to go. To get where we want to be we have to take on a new level of thinking. To get to the next level we have to look at the world in a different way. One of those is you must perceive yourself in a different way, not just your capability but who you are right now, today! That shift begins the minute you decide to consciously define yourself, instead of letting the environment do it for you.

In order to achieve all that you want ask yourself who would I have to become? More fun, playful, passionate, outrageous, disciplined? What would I do when I wake up in the morning? How would I have to look at myself in the mirror? What would I have to see in myself and in others?  How would I need to treat people? How would I breathe? How would I walk and talk? How would I speak to myself? What would I think about life? What would I believe about myself?

Now imagine stepping into this person and fusing with this person and immediately go out and act that way. Then go out and conduct your life as if you were a public figure. This will make you totally transparent which is one of the qualities of influential people. An increase in the quality of beliefs creates the increase in the quality of life.

Your success and happiness is directly proportional to your level of commitment to Constant and Never Ending Improvement (CANI).

Also, your level of personal and professional success is in direct proportion to your level of commitment to CANI. This has to be measured. We must know that problems are opportunities for growth and it is best to solve them before they exist. We must find the deeper meaning and higher purpose in our perceived problems so that we can move forward and become greater as people. The toughest times of our life provide us with the greatest resources to change our life. Remember to trust yourself and have faith that all is happening for you to experience the truth of who you really are. 

Have a beautiful and powerful day!

5 Things Successful People Do Before Bed

It is commonly said that, how you start your day off will predetermine how the rest of your day will go. But what if there are things you can do to create a productive morning? Successful people realized early on that the period between brushing and flossing, and going to bed can be used in a way that would potentially make every single morning the most productive morning they’ll ever have. Here are 5 things successful people do before calling it a day.

5 Things Successful People Do Before Bed

 

1 | Meditate

Successful people use their time to mediate before sleeping because it helps to clear their mind of not only their past struggles, but of their future worries as well. By staying rooted in the present moment, successful people are able to clearly envision their long-term goals without any distractions. Meditating will help relieve the stress of today and the worries of tomorrow simply by focusing on the present moment.

2 | Read a book

Successful people will often read a book as a means to clear all external thoughts, and to further nourish their inner creativity. Like meditation, reading can be very relaxing. When your full attention is entirely rooted within the contents of the book you’re reading, it’s hard to remember that regretful mistake you made 8 hours ago. It’s important to learn from your failures, but what is equally important is having the willpower to forgive yourself for these failures so that you can move on and grow; successful people know this instinctively.

3 | Listen to music

Not only can the act of listening to music be very beneficial to your mental health, but through certain types of music brings with it the opportunity to grow spiritually as well. Successful people know that in order to achieve success, it takes a consistent and daily effort to eventually reach your goals. They use their music as a means to clear the current day of all thoughts and worries, and to prepare for the day ahead. Through music, you can eliminate stress, nurture dreams, reawaken creativity, and much more.

4 | Prepare for tomorrow

I believe that the best time to prepare for tomorrow is the night before. Successful people know that it is pointless to waste energy on tomorrow when today has yet to finish. Use the night before to prepare for the day ahead. Plan a to-do list, or write down your schedule for tomorrow; whatever you must do, do it. It is those who prepare for the unexpected that will receive what they have ultimately prepared for.

5 | Reflect on the day

Did you do everything you set out to do that day? What did you miss? And if so, could you have done more? Successful people know that, in order to be successful, there has to be a level of consistency in their daily efforts and habits. They are their own critiques when it comes to self-management. If you accomplished less today than you did yesterday, something has to change. Reflect and learn from today, for tomorrow is a new day, and a new you.

Source

http://www.youmotivation.com/motivational-articles/5-things-successful-people-do-before-sleeping-9357

The 6 Basic Human Needs That Make Us Tick

I’ve seen it a million times–people equate their net worth with their self worth. Their identity is married so deeply to their bank statements and quarterly portfolio reports that they’ve forgotten that money is simply a vehicle for trying to meet our needs, almost all of which are not financial.

We’re all familiar with the cliche that money cannot buy happiness, but I’m convinced that almost everybody has to learn that lesson the hard way because let’s face it; the idea of having enough money to throw at your problems until they’re solved is a seductive impulse.

It certainly was something I constantly thought about as a kid. Growing up, money was always out of reach. It was always a source of stress because there was never enough of it. I remember knocking on the neighbor’s door to ask for food for my brother and sister and me.

Then, on a Thanksgiving Day when I was 11 years old, something happened that changed  my life forever. As usual, there was no food in the house, and my parents were fighting. I heard someone knocking at the front door. I opened it a crack and saw a man standing on the  steps with grocery bags filled with enough food for a big Thanksgiving dinner. I could hardly  believe it.

Fast forward several years to when I was 17. I saved my money from working nights as a janitor and went out on Thanksgiving and fed two families. It was one of the most moving experiences of my life. I’d learned the joy of giving and to this day I consider contribution to be one of the six most important things every person needs.

Whatever emotion you’re after, whatever vehicle you pursue—building a business, getting married, raising a family, traveling the world—whatever you think your nirvana is, there are six basic, universal needs that make us tick and drive all human behavior. Combined, they are the force behind the crazy things (other) people do and the great things we do. We all have the same six needs, but how we value those needs and in what order, determines the direction of our life.

Need 1: Certainty/Comfort

The first human need is the need for Certainty. It’s our need to feel in control and to know what’s coming next so we can feel secure. It’s the need for basic comfort, the need to avoid pain and stress, and also to create pleasure. Our need for certainty is a survival mechanism. It affects how much risk we’re willing to take in life—in our jobs, in our investments, and in our relationships.

The higher the need for certainty, the less risk you’ll be willing to take or emotionally bear. By the way, this is where your real “risk tolerance” comes from.

Need 2: Uncertainty/Variety

Let me ask you a question: Do you like surprises?

If you answered “yes,” you’re kidding yourself! You like the surprises you want. The ones you don’t want, you call problems! But you still need them to put some muscle in your life. You can’t grow muscle—or character—unless you have something to push back against.

Need 3: Significance

We all need to feel important, special, unique, or needed. So how do some of us get significance? You can get it by earning billions of dollars, or collecting academic degrees—distinguishing yourself with a master’s or a PhD. You can build a giant Twitter following. Or you can go on The Bachelor or become the next Real Housewife of Orange County. Some do it by putting tattoos and piercings all over themselves and in places we don’t want to know about.

You can get significance by having more or bigger problems than anybody else. “You think your husband’s a dirt bag, take mine for a day!” Of course, you can also get it by being more spiritual (or pretending to be).

Spending a lot of money can make you feel significant, and so can spending very little. We all know people who constantly brag about their bargains, or who feel special because they heat their homes with cow manure and sunlight. Some very wealthy people gain significance by hiding their wealth. Like the late Sam Walton, the founder of Wal-Mart and for a time the richest man in America, who drove around Bentonville, Arkansas, in his old pickup, demonstrating he didn’t need a Bentley—but of course, he did have his own private fleet of jets standing by.

Significance is also a money maker—that’s where my dear friend Steve Wynn has made his fortune. The man who made Las Vegas what it is today knows people will pay for anything they believe is “the best,” anything that makes them feel special, unique or important, anything that makes them stand out from the crowd. He provides the most exclusive, luxurious experiences imaginable in his casinos and hotels—they are truly magnificent and unmatched in the world.

Need 4: Love & Connection

The fourth basic need is Love and Connection. Love is the oxygen of life; it’s what we all want and need most. When we love completely we feel alive, but when we lose love, the pain is so great that most people settle on connection, the crumbs of love. You can get that sense of connection or love through intimacy, or friendship, or prayer, or walking in nature. If nothing else works, you can get a dog.

These first four needs are what I call the needs of the personality. We all find ways to meet these—whether by working harder, coming up with a big problem, or creating stories to rationalize them. The last two are the needs of the spirit. These are more rare—not everyone meets these. When these needs are met, we truly feel fulfilled.

Need 5: Growth

If you’re not growing, you’re dying. If a relationship is not growing, if a business is not growing, if you’re not growing, it doesn’t matter how much money you have in the bank, how many friends you have, how many people love you—you’re not going to experience real fulfillment. And the reason we grow, I believe, is so we have something of value to give.

Need 6: Contribution

Corny as it may sound, the secret to living is giving. Life’s not about me; it’s about we. Think about it, what’s the first thing you do when you get good or exciting news? You call somebody you love and share it. Sharing enhances everything you experience.

Life is really about creating meaning. And meaning does not come from what you get, it comes from what you give. Ultimately it’s not what you get that will make you happy long term, but rather who you become and what you contribute will.

Now think about how money can fulfill the six human needs. Can money give us certainty? You bet. Variety? Check. Obviously it can make us feel important or significant. But what about connection and love? In the immortal words of the Beatles, money can’t buy you love. But it can buy you that dog! And it can, unfortunately, give you a false sense of connection because it attracts relationships, although not always the most fulfilling kind. How about growth? Money can fuel growth in business and in learning. And the more money you have, the more you can contribute financially.

But here’s what I truly believe: if you value Significance above all else, money will always leave you empty unless it comes from a contribution you’ve made. And if you’re looking for significance from money, it’s a high price to pay. You’re looking for big numbers but it’s unlikely you’ll find big fulfillment.

The ultimate significance in life comes not from something external, but from something internal. It comes from a sense of esteem for ourselves, which is not something we can ever get from someone else. People can tell you you’re beautiful, smart, intelligent, the best, or they can tell you that you are the most horrible human being on earth—but what matters is what you think about yourself. Whether or not you believe that deep inside you are continuing to grow and push yourself, to do and give more than was comfortable or you even thought possible. The wealthiest person on earth is one who appreciates.

Source

http://addicted2success.com/success-advice/the-6-basic-human-needs-that-make-us-tick/

Robin Sharma on "The 6 Quiet Rituals of Enormously Successful Humans"

These are 6 outstanding rituals that will allow you to master your potential and continue to grow and experience more of what you want!

6 Human Needs - Tony Robbins

Been listening to a lot of Tony Robbins lately and his talk on “The 6 basic human needs” really struck me, mostly because it just makes sense in so many respects. I wish some of THIS stuff was taught in school… anyways, let me half reflect and half share these interesting theories with you.

1. Certainty

All human beings crave a certain level of safety, assurance and predictability in our lives, for this is the foundation of our most basic behavior: survival. When things are VERY uncertain, we tend to be freaked out! Which causes us to reach for different vehicles of comfort such as friends/family, television, or alcohol. And once we’re at a level where we feel certain there are no more dangers, we can relax and actually focus on the other needs. So this is one spectrum where the need for certainty is entirely UNMET, hence causing nerve-wrecking stress and pain.

But there’s also the other end of the spectrum, where the need for certainty is entirely MET. Think about it, would you want to watch a basketball game if you already knew the score and everything that was going to happen in that game? Probably not, because that’s just freaking boring. Now everyone require different levels of certainty in their lives, for example my own need for certainty is very LOW compared to other. So if things get too predictable, I get BORED. Hence the reason why myself and many others like me seek our next need, which is in directly conflict with our first need.

2. Uncertainty

Another word for uncertainty is variety. We all need a change of scenery every now and then, watch a new movie, travel to a new country. For this is what makes life exciting because we DON’T know what to expect, but the uncertainty level is still tolerable enough that we know in the end the variety will bring us pleasure. Too much uncertainty will bring us fear, while not enough will cause boredom. So really the first two needs are pieces of the same pie, if my need for uncertainty is at 70%, then my need for certainty will only be at 30%.

3. Significance

Deep down, we all need to feel that we are important, unique, and special, and this can be manifested in many ways. One vehicle for people is by becoming high achiever, because having those distinctions makes people feel important. But along the need for importance, a poor vehicle some people use is by putting down other, for that makes them feel like they are better than another. Another popular vehicle is acting/dressing in a eccentric way, many people take pride in being different and unique for that’s what fulfills their need for significance. BUT if we strive for TOO much significance and uniqueness, we end up totally different than everyone else which violates our very next need.

4. Connection

We all strive for a level of connection with our peers, whether that be in terms of a friendship or intimate relationship. The core of all human connections are based on similarities or sameness with one another, but if we are too busy being significant we rarely feel connected or similar to someone else. Hence again, the need for significance and connection are sharing the same piece of the pie. If we our need for connection is NOT being met, we feel alone and disjointed from people. But if it’s met entirely, we no longer feel different or unique from other, hence losing our own identity and violating our need for significance.

5. Growth

Everything is either growing or dieing, there’s no in between. And human beings are no exception, we must feel like we are constantly growing in our lives. Many people’s goal is to reach a certain financial target, or style of life, but when they get there, they become stagnant. While others might envy what these people have or achieve, they themselves are unhappy because their not growing anymore. They’ve reached the plateau, and there are no more mountains to climb. But we all NEED something to strive for, something that’ll challenge us to grow and take our lives to the next level.

6. Contribution

Aside from ourselves, we all desire to make a difference and contribute to the greater good. In essence, Philanthropy is a universal need for everyone, it DOESN’T depend on the person, for everything must serve a purpose in the big ecosystem. So we as human beings all have a deep desire to contribute outside of ourselves, whether that’s manifested in the friendship circle, community, society, or country as a whole.

Great theory! Now what?

Well, becoming aware of these needs is the first step in our attempt to meet them. Awareness of these concepts alone will takes you out of the hypnosis of the daily grind, and really force you to evaluate your OWNneeds. It’ll also help you understand why you do certain things so naturally, because it obviously fulfills many of your basic needs. What’s even more interesting is everyone will have different level of needs that they are comfortable with. Now does that make one or more of us right or wrong? Certainly not, because our level of needs are shaped by our own nature, life experiences, and circle. But like all things in life, what we need to do is find that perfect BALANCE between these conflicting needs, for THAT’S where true success and fulfillment lies.

Source

http://greatthinking.net.au/_blog/Great_Thinking_Blog/post/6_Human_Needs_-_Tony_Robbins/

44 Wealth Principles Of The Millionaire Mind

44 Wealth Principles from T. Harv Eker’s best-selling book ‘Secrets of the Millionaire Mind; Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth’......

WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
Your income can grow only to the extent you do!
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
If you want to change the fruits, you will first have to change the roots. If you want to change the visible, you must first change the invisible.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
Money is a result, wealth is a result, health is a result, illness is a result, your weight is a result. We live in a world of cause and effect.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
Give me five minutes, and I can predict your financial future for the rest of your life.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
Thoughts lead to feelings. Feelings lead to actions. Actions lead to results.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
When the subconscious mind must choose between deeply rooted emotions and logic, emotions will almost always win.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
If your motivation for acquiring money or success comes from a non supportive root such as fear, anger, or the need to “prove” yourself, your money will never bring you happiness.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
The only way to permanently change the temperature in the room is to reset the thermostat. In the same way, the only way to change your level of financial success “permanently” is to reset your financial thermostat.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
Consciousness is observing your thoughts and actions so that you can live from true choice in the present moment rather than being run by programming from the past.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
You can choose to think in ways that will support you in your happiness and success instead of ways that don’t.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
Money is extremely important in the areas in which it works, and extremely unimportant in the areas in which it doesn’t.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
When you are complaining, you become a living, breathing “crap magnet.”
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
There is no such thing as a really rich victim!
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
If your goal is to be comfortable, chances are you’ll never get rich. But if your goal is to be rich, chances are you’ll end up mighty comfortable.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
The number one reason most people don’t get what they want is that they don’t know what they want.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
If you are not fully, totally, and truly committed to creating wealth, chances are you won’t.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
The Law of Income: You will be paid in direct proportion to the value you deliver according to the marketplace.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
“Bless that which you want.” —Huna philosophy
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
Leaders earn a heck of a lot more money than followers!
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
The secret to success is not to try to avoid or get rid of or shrink from your problems; the secret is to grow yourself so that you are bigger than any problem.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
If you have a big problem in your life, all that means is that you are being a small person!
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
If you say you’re worthy, you are. If you say you’re not worthy, you’re not. Either way you will live into your story.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
If a hundred-foot oak tree had the mind of a human, it would only grow to be ten feet tall!
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
For every giver there must be a receiver, and for every receiver there must be a giver.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
Money will only make you more of what you already are.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
How you do anything is how you do everything.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
There’s nothing wrong with getting a steady paycheck, unless it interferes with your ability to earn what you’re worth. There’s the rub. It usually does.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
Never have a ceiling on your income.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
Rich people believe “You can have your cake and eat it too.” Middle-class people believe “Cake is too rich, so I’ll only have a little piece.” Poor people don’t believe they deserve cake, so they order a doughnut, focus on the hole, and wonder why they have “nothing.”
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
The true measure of wealth is net worth, not working income.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
Where attention goes, energy flows and results show.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
Until you show you can handle what you’ve got, you won’t get any more!
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
The habit of managing your money is more important than the amount.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
Either you control money, or it will control you.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
Rich people see every dollar as a “seed” that can be planted to earn a hundred more dollars, which can then be replanted to earn a thousand more dollars.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
Action is the “bridge” between the inner world and the outer world.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
A true warrior can “tame the cobra of fear.”
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
It is not necessary to try to get rid of fear in order to succeed.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
If you are willing to do only what’s easy, life will be hard. But if you are willing to do what’s hard, life will be easy.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
The only time you are actually growing is when you are uncomfortable.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
Training and managing your own mind is the most important skill you could ever own, in terms of both happiness and success.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
You can be right or you can be rich, but you can’t be both.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
Every master was once a disaster.
WEALTH PRINCIPLE:
To get paid the best, you must be the best.

Source: Secrets of the Millionaire Mind, T. Harv Eker © 2003
http://www.millionairemindevents.com/secrets-of-the-millionaire-mind/wealth-principles/

Increasing Your Income 1000% Formula

Brian Tracy shares the 6 steps to increase your income by 1000%!