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“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm!”
RalphWaldo Emerson
The Ezine for those interested in achieving their full potential.
Published by Lee Brogden - Personal Growth
Aug 24, 2006
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***Quote of the Week***
"What looks like a loss may be the very event which is subsequently
responsible for helping to produce the major achievement of your
life." Srully D. Blotnick (b. 1941)
***Editorial***
I have had to apply some of the things I teach others to my own
life recently. A few weeks ago, my laptop was stolen when
someone broke into my office and three months work of solid work
went with it.
Then my web site went down and all that I had created there was
lost by my hosting company.
(see http://www.personalgrowth.com.au for my new site - there
are lots of new freebies there for you!)
It all started when I wrote an article which I thought pretty
much explained our existence on earth in a profound
way. Within minutes of finishing this writing, my computer was
stolen. This is an abbreviated story but I can tell you
that it was all very, very weird.
What did I learn? Something quite profound for me:
"It's only what you think that makes it hard."
With that lesson behind me, I'm over my loss and coming back
bigger and better with everything I've ever done. My spirit is
full to the brim with my desire to coach, teach and train people
to be all they can be, to do everything they are capable of doing,
and to have all that they want from life.
That is my purpose and I cannot stop myself from pursuing it,
no matter what tries to get in my way. I'd rather be dead than
be denied the pleasure of pursuing my passion for this work, including
receiving surprise text messages from clients like this week's
one: "You helped me move a mountain today. I can see the
genius is at work in you." L.P.
* What do you have your plate right now that you know you have
to do but which you are avoiding?
* What are you thinking that is making it hard to do?
* What could you think to make it easy or easier to do?
Can you see the illusion that it is hard is only an illusion
of your own making that is typically tied back to an emotion,
a belief or a rule that you have perhaps subconsciously or unintentionally
adopted??
Maybe it's time to look more carefully at that thinking and change
it so you can get more of the results you want from life!
***Feature Article*** Is Your Career Giving You The Best Chance
To Achieve Your Potential?
Last night on SBS I saw part of a five minute fill in program
about an Australian guy who does the most amazing sculptures out
of rock. I missed so much but what I did pick up was this. He
loved scupting as a child and would whittle things from soap when
he was only four years old.
He said three things that stuck with me:
"You can see the integrity or lack of integrity in a persons
work by the things they produce."
"You cannot hide the love that has gone into my work."
"When you get to do what you enjoy all day, you do not mind
working at all."
His work was breathtaking.
There are certainly many people who do not enjoy their work and
yet there are also those that do.
The few that do are the ones that inevitably end up with more
joy and success in their lives. Whether you like them or not,
you cannot deny the success of people like Oprah Winfrey, Richard
Branson, Donald Trump, and John Howard. So what is the difference
between those that enjoy their workand those that do not?
Within each person is a uniqueness that defines what we want
from life,and what we are best suited to do. When we intertwine
our lives with our uniqueness, we are driven to down an inevitable
road to success. The only thing that can stop us reaching this
destination is ourselves, for it takes faith and a sense of self
worth to travel this road.
What does this mean on a day to day level? Well, here is a chance
for you to quickly check whether you have what is needed to optimise
your career:
• A sense of purpose in their life – they are clear
on whatthey are here for and their work reflects this purpose.Everyone
has a purpose, those that enjoy their work havetaken he trouble
to work out what their purpose is insteadof focusing on what they
do not like, complaining, andpersevering while they wait for retirement.
I not have this 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I have this
• The ability to use their favorite skills all day andeveryday
in their work. When using their favorite skills,they enjoy this,
they are good at it, and they get betterand better at it until
they move into a class of their own,of high value to others because
of the value they can addwhen they use these skills.
I not have this 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I have this
• A clarity about their values and work that aligns withthese
values. There are few things that hold you back andcause more
stress than having to do work that is not alignedwith your values.
For example, imagine being the marketingmanager for a cigarette
company and yet having a high valueon health. Could you imagine
great success for this person?If your values are not aligned with
what you do, then a bigpart of you does not want to do what you
need to do toachieve success.
I not have this 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I have this
• Their interests are able to be pursed through their work.If
you are an accountant and love golf – then you will enjoyyour
work more and have more energy for your work if you arean accountant
associated with the golfing industry. If youare fascinated by
the human body and greatly interested inhealth, then you will
be a great healer.
I not have this 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I have this
• They contribute in areas they want to contribute. That
maybe to business strategy, or organizing social events, topromoting
the business, to helping people succeed in thebusiness –
but it is the contributions that they want tomake that they get
to make every day.
I not have this 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I have this
• They work in environments that suit them best. If you
workbest in a fun, relaxed and cheerful environment, then youwill
not be energized in a formal, serious law office.
I not have this 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I have this
• They contribute at some level to something they feel
istruly important. They impact positively on the environment,or
poverty, or health, or knowledge. At some or all levels,they can
see how their works makes a contribution tosomething they can
see as important.
I not have this 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I have this
Score / 70
How did you score? If you scored 60 or more, you are well on
track. Below that and it's fixable. Look at the areas where you
scored low and think about what you can do to change things.
This may be as simple as changing your environment in some way,
or may require a major career change.
What are two things you can do to improve things?
If you need some help, these are the key things that career coaching
focusses on so you transition into the career that will help you
fulfill your dreams.
***Tips***
Backup Reminder!
A few weeks ago my laptop was stolen when someone broke intomy
office. I lost about three months work and someirreplaceable photos
because I had been "too busy" to back up.I am now never
too busy to back up and just hope that thesame does not happen
to you. Just in case, please back itall up and keep it somewhere
safe.
It's only what you think that makes it hard - if you want toknow
more about this, send me an email enquire@personalgrowth.com.au
with article in the heading for a complete article I've written
about this concept.
For example, did you know that Anxiety is a warning from the
unconscious mind to focus on what you want instead of what you
fear?
***Subscriber Feedback***
If you want to learn about something to do with yourPersonal
Development, Career Advancement, or any other aspect of life,
then I'd certainly be happy to write about it. Just let me know
and I'll get straight on to it. enquire@personalgrowth.com.au
***Q & A***
How is your book coming along?
Free Your Spirit has been edited for the final time, but unfortunately
the latest softcopy disappeared with my laptop so it's been delayed
while I recovered more important parts of my business like my
web site.
Are you looking for clients right now?
I have room in my practice for some more clients at themoment
so if you know someone who would like to call me about it, or
if you want to maximize your potential, pleasefeel free to call
me on (62)(2)(94027639) for a free discussion. Also, check out
my web site to find out moreabout my coaching. http://www.personalgrowth.com.au
With Love and Light
Lee Brogden
Master Personal Growth Coach
Email: enquire@personalgrowth.com.au
Phone: (61)(2) 94027639
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