Alright. So we talk on end about goal-setting and how it's just soooo important but when we set these massive, ginormous goals, how do we set out to accomplish them?

What happens in 90% of all cases, is that the goal is just too overwhelming and so we feel discouraged and give up. Not a great start. But here's where the problem lies. It's not that the goals are too big, but how we go about achieving them.

Now, as many of you know, I'm a big believer in personal growth and the way to grow your company is to grow your employees. So I shared with them an extremely important technique in goal-setting that they can use in their work and personal life.

It's so simple. Ready to do this exercise? Then grab some paper and a pen and watch this video:

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It seems everywhere we look there's someone telling you to do this or don't do that. And when it comes to living your life, there's more than enough advice to be given whether you want it or not.

So you head to the personal development section of the bookstore or library or start doing some research online. And what hits you is an overwhelming wave of information. It can be a little hard to deal with at first.

So we've compiled this mini course for you on taking back control of your life. They're practical, adaptable for each person, and it's what all gurus and experts touch on.

If you've got anything to add, drop us a comment below!

Step 1: Unlock Your Unique Abilities

The first step is to figure out who you are and what special talents do you bring into this world. If you're inclined to say you don't have any talent, you're dead wrong. Everyone's unique in terms of what they offer. Sometimes it's just a little hard to see.

As a starter, check out this article, 9 Questions To Unlock Your Unique Abilities from FreedomEducation.ca to get you going. It's an introspective exercise that'll help you discover a new side to you. Read More…

Your home is a reflection of who you are. If you're 35 and still living with your parents, then that says something too.

I found this article that addresses a pretty important aspect of changing our lives: our homes. It's funny how we often forget the things that are right in front of us.

If you're looking to make a brand new start in life and open yourself up to more opportunities then you might want to consider some redecoration and some general house cleaning. This may mean opening up a garage sale or two.

Check out this article from Rejuvenation Lounge as it gives you tips and tricks on how to create a home filled with positive energy and support for any new endeavor you choose to go after. Read More…

Now I've noticed a huge trend that's starting to overtake even youtube. And that's mind movies.

They're like vision boards but in movie form. So instead of having a static image that can easily be ignored, this can actually become a part of your daily ritual.

Alright, this whole concept is best described with an example. So check out this awesome mind movie from personal development junkie, Alex Cattoni. Want proof that this works? She's only 23 and she's already managing a multimillion dollar company, lives a lifestyle only CEOs dream of retiring into, and is a world class photographer.

If you want some inspiration to build your own mind movie, you can check out this page >>

How To Make A Mind Movie - it's easier than you think

Mind movies are great way to remind yourself of your potential and of the fact that you can do anything you set your mind to.

Plus they're fun to do and fun to share! What Alex did was really simple and all she used was her MacBook and Keynote. You can also do your mind movie on iMovie too using one of their templates. Another way is to use PowerPoint. You'll be surprised at how these everyday programs can be used to create something so beautiful.

But for those of you who don't have all that or are a newbie at movie editing, you can check out Ryan Higgins' mind movie software. It's built specifically to get the best out of you for an exciting, fun-to-watch mind movie. I recommend Ryan's software because it also helps you clarify your vision. Lots of people at my office are already looking into this and we're pretty excited about it.

If you wanna get to know more about Ryan's mind movie software, just click here. There's also a bunch of other people's mind movies if you want some inspiration.

Click here to find out how you can make a mind movie like Alex's  >>

Cheers,

Vishen Lakhiani

PS: I think choosing the music is the best part. It's just a little hard to pick a song that is defines your life. I'm thinking some U2.

... Okay, not all people, but some people don't.

It's a fact of life. You may have learnt it when you were 6 or you may be just learning it now, but face the facts. Not everyone is going to like you, even though you are an amazing person.

The worst thing about trying to please everyone is that you forget to focus on the positive relationships in your life. If you spend all your time trying to make everyone happy and like you then you're spreading your energy way too thin.

You'll end up missing out on some of the best relationships in your life. And if you keep this up long enough, those positive, strong relations will start to unravel. Don't let that happen.

Here's a great article that speaks plainly about what I just said. Not everyone will like you and in fact you can turn that around and make it a blessing in your life. Read More…

Remember those cheap mood rings you used to get from cereal boxes and vending machines and how each color represented your feelings?  Well there may be some truth to that.

Scientists, metaphysicists, and new age followers all have been interested in the power of colors. From marketing to personal development, colors play a very important role in our lives.

If you're interested, here's a pretty interesting article that might be more accurate than you think. The colors you surround yourself with and are drawn to may be reflective of your being. It's also a great guide for anyone decorating their home.

Too bad it doesn't say anything about people with a lack of color in their lives (i.e. Me). Where do you fit in?  What's your color?

7 Colours That Can Reflect Your Mood

From LifeMagick.net

I have a friend, who shall be nameless for obvious reasons as I love her dearly. This friends favourite colour is red. Her car is red, flowers in her garden are red, she wears red, her lipstick is red. Need I say more – everything is red. She is a go-getter and the speed with which she embraces life is past the speed limit. So recently I was very interested to read on how wearing certain colours can reflect our mood. Read More…

Some of you may have heard about the recent controversy surrounding thepiratebay.org, the file sharing website. It caused a pretty big media splash and brought up some pretty interesting points.

Now I'm not saying we support breaching intellectual copyright laws or pirating people's hard work, but it's nice to see an author who really isn't in it for the money.

Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist, has publicly supported giving away his works for free. There's even a whole blog dedicated to this called PirateCoelho. This website was mentioned by the official Paulo Coelho website too.

I love when authors do this. It not only gets people reading but it also helps spread enlightened ideas.

Click here to check out Pirate Coelho >>

You can find links to all of Coelho's works and what's going on in the media piracy world.

I'd like to share a valuable principle with you. It's something I've taught to many business owners and executives I've worked with. This principle may go against the grain of some of your beliefs about time and the best way to get things done. Because of that, I ask you to keep an open mind.

Multitasking is a myth. It just plain doesn't exist.

Does that shock you? Multitasking has become something of a heroic word in our vocabulary. Many executives pride themselves on their ability to "multitask". Recent job descriptions that I have seen even ask that potential employees have the ability to multitask. A current national commercial sings the praises of multitasking. However, multitasking, as most people understand it, is deceptively counter-productive. Multitasking is tremendously costly. Multitasking hurts us every time we attempt to engage in it.

Background Tasking - Killing 2 Birds With One Stone

I should clarify a few definitions. When I speak of multitasking as most people understand it, I am not referring to doing something completely mindless and mundane in the background such as exercising while listening to a CD, eating dinner and watching a show, or having the copy machine operate in the background while you answer emails. For clarity's sake, I call this "background tasking".

Switchtasking - A Neurological Meltdown

When most people refer to multitasking they mean simultaneously performing two or more things that require mental effort and attention. Examples would include saying we're spending time with family while were researching stocks online, attempting to listen to a CD and answering email at the same time, or pretending to listen to an employee while we are crunching the numbers. What most people refer to as multitasking, I refer to as "switchtasking." Why?

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Listen. Every major player in history and business has this one thing in common:

a healthy abundance mindset.

I can personally attest to this. When I started FinerMinds' parent company, MindValley, business was slow. I hate to admit it but that's the truth. No matter what I did, how many articles or books I read on running a business, nothing was happening. Until I had a shift in my abundance mindset. From that moment on, FinerMinds skyrocketed and so did my personal growth.

So until your mind is geared towards abundance, nothing will happen for you. It's time for you to remove those mental blocks and let the Universe and you come together to welcome wealth and success.

So back to your super hero council, I mentioned earlier. Remember when you were young and you thought how awesome it would be to have Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman at your side, guiding you and of course helping you fight crime? Now picture this:

Having over 12 of the most brilliant minds in the fields of abundance and success in your room, just hanging out with you, brainstorming never-before-thought-of ideas, and telling you the secrets to achieving every financial, spiritual, and emotional goal you've ever dreamed of.

Sounds a little too good to be true doesn't it. Well, pinch yourself, it's real... Read More…

I stumbled upon this article and was taken aback by it.

Whenever someone tells us something crazy or weird about themselves, we often think, "How can you possibly share that about yourself?"

Yes, of course there are some things that are just TMI (too much information), like the results of a burrito eating contest, but there are some things that you just need to share.

And the truth is that secrets can be life ruiners. They can turn a whole world upside down and force you into a dark place that no one should be.

So check out this article from Penelope Trunk from PenelopeTrunk.com on the importance and NEED to get things off your chest.

How to decide how much to reveal about yourself

by Penelope Trunk

People ask me all the time how I can be so honest about my life in my blog. They want to know how I can write about marriage, sex, abortions, or running out of money over and over again. It’s an endless list really, of the stuff I write about that people can't believe I’m writing about. Read More…