Sometime we are in a conventional way that we need to follow the pattern that others do. We went to schools, get a degree and look for a job. We have a family and then sometime in the future we have financial, health, relationship problems like other people do. Do we need to be like that? You know that we don’t have to be that. Then why we choose to be that way. This is because follow the norm is easier not to resist it. People want some certainty by referring to others’ present status. Transient stability is sometime better than life-long engagement.

In a recent research done in the US, it was found out that 95 per cent of people there reach the age of sixty having financial problem or depending to others on making a living. Why do only five per cent of people in one of the richest societies in this world can enjoy what they need in life financially? What are the ingredients that make these people be more successful? The answer is that they know that they could not follow the crowds in order to be successful. They know if they go to the different direction to where the majority of the people go, their chance is better. This is like to follow the flow of the water when you are in a boat. It is easier to let the boat goes by the flow and let the flow lead you to wherever it goes. Unfortunately, you know that at the end the flow will definitely leads you to the waterfall and at the time you will not have a chance to change anything. What should we do if we don’t want to fall? We either immediately need to find something to row and row like crazy. Or we need to plan ahead upstream.

The major element to be successful is your decision on what you want in life and what you want to be. Most people have not decided on what they want and they therefore follow somebody else plan. The sad thing is that in somebody else plan, there is not much plan for that person’s future. We need to plan for ourselves to survive in this world. This simple principle is known to most of the people but hardly practiced. This is majority of the people live in quiet desperation and in need of help. This is why we have Donald Trump and we have John Doe who has never accomplished anything. Making a decision to be different is the first element to help you on the right track to succeed.

The second element to success is to know how to visualize yourself as a successful person. Regular visualization will stimulate your subconscious mind to attract what you want. The mind can lead all the attributes and situation favorable to you. When you are visualizing, make sure that you are in an environment that enhance your subconscious mind power. There is some research that shows that some type of the noise if properly made can stimulate subconscious mind to work better.

The third element on succeeding is planning. Make a plan to do what you need to in order to get the result you want. Most people merely talk and than prefer talking than doing things since talk is cheap. In addition, people like to talk about what they don’t want instead of what they want. That even brings them further away from what they want. Schedule the time to do according to the plan. There are sayings that when you visualize, you get excited about what you want. When you plan for it, it is possible. When you schedule for it, it is real. Make it real. This is a ticket to what you want. Don’t miss it. The last element is action. Follow your schedule to daily do what you plan to do. When you start to do, the momentum will come. Do not let anything or anyone to stop you. Relentlessly follow your passion until you get what you want.

Jim Somchai
Managing Director of JimSomchai Company.
He devotes his time in studying success and has been
interested in the works of many personal development leaders.

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How many times have you been driving down the highway or sitting in your vehicle at a set of traffic lights when you’ve had a brilliant idea flash into your head? Maybe it was inspired by something you have seen or a song that has come onto the radio. Maybe the thought just popped into your head from somewhere unknown. Divine inspiration? No worries. You’ll remember it, won’t you?

Have you ever been drifting off to sleep in that euphoric state of peacefulness when one of those moments hits you? Boink! Into your receptive mind pops a marvelous idea. You think to yourself “no problem, I’ll act on that in the morning. Gee what a great idea!” Morning comes and guess what happens? That’s right. You forget.

Worry not. There is a solution to all these moments. 87 cents will buy you a small notebook and a matching pencil that will fit into your pocket or purse. Jotting down a few key words will be just enough to jog your memory so that you will remember. It’s a bit like using a small quantity of water to prime a pump to get more water.

Now those amazing ideas that pop into your head can be preserved. Your potential million dollar idea can stay alive for a mere 87 cents.

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A few practical tips worth revisiting are:

** Be prepared and know exactly what it is you want from this meeting;

** Thoroughly research the company you’re going to be dealing with;

** Choose an outfit appropriate for the meeting – if unsure ask your friends (asking your mother may cause greater anxiety than you first started with);

** Know exactly where and when the meeting will be and who will be there;

** Meditate before you leave for your meeting – it’s important to be in a centred and calm frame of mind; and

** Arrive with plenty of time to spare.

Something which has helped me be prepared for just about anything is practising an imaginery meeting and watching myself interacting with others starting from the moment when I arrive at the Reception counter. I run through this imaginery meeting until the end when I say my farewell. By doing this, not only do I become familiar with the meeting, it also gives me greater confidence and self awareness as well as produce a successful result.

If you’ve never considered rehearsing before the following exercise may be worthy of consideration.

You can start this step by step process by first:

** Writing down at least 10 possible questions that may be asked of you. Answer each question in detail, adding any variations that come to mind.

Putting aside for now the end result , practice using your five senses (hear, taste, see, smell, feel) and your mind’s eye to imagine in full detail how this meeting will unfold, starting from the very beginning to the end. Imagine and experience this meeting fully in the present tense, in other words, be there now.

Experience and imagine:

** How relaxed and confident you are;

** What you’re wearing;

** Your arrival at the nominated venue, and how you are greeted at the Reception counter;

** What you will be taking with you into the meeting (clipboard, briefcase etc);

** The venue setting;

** Greeting the other person, the tone of your voice and theirs (imagine how strong and confident it is);

** Sitting in your seat;

** Where the other person is sitting, their posture, facial expression;

** How you sit and they sit; how you hold your body, where you place your bag, briefcase or other item;

** Notice your facial features and theirs;

** Notice also the rapport between you, notice the smiling and hear the sound of laughter;

** See and hear yourself responding to their questions in full detail;

** The smell of the room, perfume, street smells, and the taste in your mouth; and

** Anything else you notice or would like to add.

** At the close of the meeting observe your farewell, what you say, how you say it, your facial features and body movements.

Rerun the meeting differently several times and include different verbal exchanges, further tweak what needs tweaking. It’s not about perfecting one scene over and over, it’s about providing a combination of possibilities that will help you be even more prepared.

For example, visualise the other person looking perplexed by what you’re saying, communicate differently and notice what happens. See and hear this exchange in full detail. Rerun as often as you need to until you get the result you want.

For added measure, you could also rehearse your meeting by placing two chairs at a table for yourself and the other person. Sit down in one of the chairs and imagine you’re speaking to the person sitting opposite. Become aware of how you sit, your breathing rate, clarity of voice and rapport.

When you’ve finished speaking, move into second position (the other seat) and communicate what you believe that person will say, how they’ll respond, what you anticipate their body movements to be and volume, speed and tone of voice.

As a final practice technique dress for success and speak to your reflection in a mirror. Practice various verbal exchanges with the other person. Watch and notice your facial expressions, body movements including breathing rate as well as using different postures, expressions and questions and answers. Have fun and tweak what needs tweaking…

With some practical self coaching and mental rehearsal life can become that much more easier, comfortable and provide greater confidence, awareness and more successful results.

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There has been an enormous amount of materials developed
with the idea of bringing out the greatness within us. I
have personally purchased thousands of dollars worth of
products pertaining to greatness. I truly believe there
is greatness in each and every one of us.

It was not always so. I had a tendency, for example, to
concentrate on my past failures. I focused on my failed
relationships, lost jobs, drug addiction, financial
problems, illness, unrealized goals, shattered dreams and
broken promises. By sowing those seeds, I reaped
low self-image, self-sabotage, self-rejection, and damaged
emotions.

To top it all off, I denied that I had those traumatized
emotions. Even when I admitted I had them, oftentimes I
didn’t like myself. To this day, I still sometimes look
for people and outside circumstances to blame for my
self-hatred.

As you can imagine, it was very difficult for me to see
myself as great. The seven steps to greatness workshops,
books, tapes and CD’s seemed to be working for everyone.
Everyone but me that is. One day I found the solution to
my problem. I had a revelation that if I could become
better, eventually I could grow to be great.

How many of you would like to be transformed into a better
person, mother, father, wife or husband? Is there anyone
who would like to become better at his or her job, better
at managing his or her finances, or better at getting and
staying physically fit? Would you like to develop into a
better business leader, a better prospector?

It doesn’t matter what area of your life you want to be
better in. I assure you that if you take the action to
get better, you can become great. However, you cannot turn
out to be better or great until you learn to love yourself
and take responsibility for your life.

Johnny wants you to know that you
are just a step away from your personal transformation in
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Johnny Morney is an award winning speaker and published author.
As a proud member of the Les Brown Speaker’s Network he is
committed to working with people who struggle with addiction,
destructive behavior or any other form of bondage that is
holding them captive.