Learning How to Thrive in a Tough Economic Climate

Do you know more millionaires are created during tough economic climates than at any other time? These individuals did not allow adverse circumstances to control their destiny. You too can learn how to thrive in a tough economic climate.

I was reminded of this by a conversation had with a Post Office worker recently. When I went to the Post Office to collect my post and the man behind the counter said to me:

"How are you, today?"

"Good!" I replied enthusiastically.

What happened next was initially somewhat puzzling.

He sadly shook his head from side to side and turned his hand side to side as well.

"Not so good, eh?"

At this point my face was a picture of consternation. I was standing to his right so didn't have direct eye contact but I gave him a quizzical sideways glance. I also replayed what I said in my mind and how I had said it.

And, just for a split second, I almost doubted myself - maybe I didn't feel so good after all but I kept my mouth shut. After all, he wasn't really listening to what I had to say.

"Life is hard," he continued.

"Life is as hard as you make it," I couldn't help replying but, like I said, he really wasn't listening to me or interested in my opinion.

He went on to talk about the Government, the increase in gas, fuel, electricity, food…and I simply listened. Sometimes, it makes no sense to argue plus I was on a short on time.

Still, here's what I thought. Here in the UK, as in other countries, the Government may make mistakes but I live a life of freedom and that is priceless.

With respect to the dramatic rise in inflation - these things happen and yes it does present new challenges but when faced with new challenges you simply have to find new ways to deal with those challenges.

"Challenges are gifts that force us to search for a new centre of gravity. Don't fight them just find a different way to stand."
Oprah Winfrey

A while back my gas and electricity service providers offered me the option to freeze the unit cost of gas and electricity for a fixed period of time. I signed up to this offer without hesitation. Market prediction can be risky but one didn't have to have a crystal ball or be a financial genius to work out that the cost of gas and electricity was almost certainly going to rise.

Yet, I know many people did not take up this option - something that would have certainly helped to ease the financial strain at this time. People often fail to prepare for the worse even when indicators are staring them in the face.

I admit that the increase to the cost of living is a challenge and I too often remark at how certain basic items have leaped in price. However, that's not where my focus is.

You see, I have no control over the national or global economy. All I can do is control my personal economy. And so that is what I focus on.

People often direct their focus and attention to the wrong things. They focus on what is outside their control. One reason for this is that people do not want to change. They want to continue doing things the same way day in, day out. But the world around them is changing and changing at a rapid pace and those who do not learn how to adapt and surf this wave of change will get wiped out.

There are many people like the man at the Post Office - people who probably spend most of the day moaning about how tough things are to anyone who will listen. Can you imagine how debilitating it must be to be around such negative energy?

Consider instead how much better it could be if this man was thinking of creative ways in which he could earn more money so that no matter how much prices increased he would have the extra income to deal with the price hikes.

"A man with a surplus can control circumstances, but a man without a surplus is controlled by them, and often has no opportunity to exercise judgment."
Harvey S. Firestone

Notice how, for a moment, this man's negativity affected my own personal energy. You have to preserve your energy. If you hang out with negative people then their negative energy will drag you down.

When we ask people how they are many people reply in the negative and when they do so they are reinforcing negative feelings in their body. This is not good for their health or productivity. In the book "How Would Love Respond?" Kurek Ashley suggests asking someone "What's great about your day today?" because this forces someone to look at what positive in their lives and the more we recognise what is positive about our lives and express our gratitude for these gifts and indeed the gift of life itself the more good things will be attracted to us.

James Ray's new movie Harmonic Wealth® talks about the power of gratitude and clearly shows you how you can create wealth in the five key areas of your life:

1. Financial
2. Relational
3. Mental
4. Physical
5. Spiritual

Applying the principles taught in Harmonic Wealth®: The Movie will help you to thrive in any economic climate and live a harmonious and fulfilled life. Now and for the month of July you can get $5 off the purchase price of the movie so get your copy today. A home study program is also available.

James Ray Premiers "Harmonic Wealth: The Movie" - Discover How You Can Attract Your Ideal Life - FREE Online Viewing Sunday 22 June

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Click HERE if you cannot see the Harmonic Wealth Preview.

James Ray's "Harmonic Weath: The Movie" premiers today Sunday 22 June. Thousands of people will be flocking to their local cinema in the US to share in special screenings of this movie. The great news I that you too can share this experience and watch "Harmonic Wealth" online today for FREE!

However, you need to act fast and "check out" your free online viewing within a 4-hour window - 8:00am - 12:00pm EST. Once you do, you'll have 24-hour access to the movie.

Click the URL below and then click the top right banner that says "Click here for local listings" for full details:

"Harmonic Wealth: The Movie" - Watch Online FREE Today!

Watch this life-changing movie and discover how to create true wealth in all areas of your life: financial, relational, mental, physical and spiritual. Discover how you can attract your ideal life.

Once you've watched the movie I'd love to hear your feedback so do come back and leave a comment.




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Spiritual Selling - Learn How to Apply the Attractor Factor to Selling and Leave the Days of the Hard Sell Behind

"Spiritual Selling: How to Use the Attractor Sales System™ to Create Abundance in Your Business" by Joe Nunziata is a book which I highly recommend.

Many individuals confess that they hate selling and yet we all need to sell. It's the manner in which we are often sold to - the hard sell - that makes the act of selling distasteful to us. So it's great to see selling approached from a more holistic perspective.

This book teaches you how you can combine proven sales techniques with spiritual selling to attract the perfect client to you rather than forever being the 'hunter'. It's a much more efficient and effective manner to approach selling.

The link below is for an AudioPostcard containing an interview with Joe Nunziata where he discusses:

~ The distinction between traditional selling and spiritual selling,

~ Why should pay more attention to what you are feeling as opposed to what you are doing

~ How you personal energy influences what you attract in your life, including the type of clients you attract,

~ How you can attract your ideal client,

~ The importance of writing down your goals,

~ The importance of clearly expressing you intention for what you want,

~ Why you should let go of your ego,

~ The importance of simply being yourself,

~ The importance of accepting others as they are,

~ How we unwittingly create conflict in our lives,

~ The importance of being non-judgemental and accepting others as they are,

~ How we can maintain high energy levels,

~ The importance of fully living in the present,

~ How you can use meditation to connect to your higher self.

Listen to Joe Nunziata Interview

This is an interview that is part of the Speak Your Way to Wealth preview teleseminar series. Speak Your Way to Wealth is a special event taking place in Los Angeles from 22-24 August with a line-up of at least 12 speakers including Joe Nunziata, Dave Lakhani, Ken Foster, Pamela Harper, Adam Urbanski, Lee Pound, Arvee Robinson. Mark Victor Hansen who hosts his own MEGA Speaking event is also now expected to attend. These speakers will teach you:

~ How you can use public speaking to promote your business and significantly increase your business's income,

~ How you can learn to speak with confidence,

~ How to effectively use humour in public speaking,

~ How you can speak and take fabulous cruises for free,

~ How you can use sales scripts to explode your business,

~ How you can use the art and science of persuasion to dramatically grow your business,

~ How to write and publish your book now,

~ How to use NLP to deliver powerful presentations,

And much more.

This is the third year for this event. Each year it attracts some of the world's best speakers and teachers and it is growing in size. Approximately 300 are expected to attend this year (this is the capacity of the venue and cannot be changed at this stage) and the tickets are nearly all sold out.

Plus, this will be the last year that this three day event will be offered at such a low price. The cost of this event will at least double in 2009 so I encourage you to take advantage of the current low price and the opportunity to network with a great bunch of people as well as learn from world-class speakers.

"There's not another event like Speak Your Way to Wealth. It's for people who want to build their businesses, effectively get clients and get speaking and presentation skills."
Linda Hollander, Wealthy Bag Lady

This year's event will take place at the elegant and chic boutique hotel - Ayres - right on Manhattan Beach. It's just minutes from Los Angeles International Airport, the famed Santa Monica Bay beaches, downtown Los Angeles, legendary Hollywood, and magnificent Beverly Hills shopping. So you can combine an exciting holiday with an excellent learning and business growing experience.

Get Discounted Tickets

So if this is an event you'd like to attend and you'd like to receive a discount of $100 simply book through a link on this site and I'll give you $100 discount as part of my affiliate rebate. Tickets are currently $697.

FREE Bonus Gift

Purchase a ticket to Speak Your Way to Wealth through a link on this site and get Bob Proctor's Mission in Commission valued at $195 for FREE. Just pay shipping and handling.

Mission in Commission is one of Bob Proctor's bestsellers. This home study program contains 8 audio CDs, a course workbook plus a goal card and is the system that Bob Proctor himself used to go from earning $4,000 a year to earning a seven figure income.



Once you've made your purchase just send me an email at the address below and I will arrange to have your bonus gift posted to you.

info@profitfromspeaking.com

So check out Speak Your Way to Wealth - you'll be glad you did.

"It's amazing! The calibre of the speakers, what you can learn, so much content, so much learning, you can expand your business beyond what you ever thought possible. Do whatever you can to get here!"
Lynn Rose, Singer, Motivator, Speaker and Emcee


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"How Would Love Respond?" Book Campaign Update

Thanks to all who supported Kurek Ashley's recent book launch of "How Would Love Respond?" which did as follows:

No. 1 Amazon Mover & Shaker
No. 1 Mental & Spiritual Bestseller
No. 2 Success, Hot New Releases
No. 2 Transformation Bestseller
No. 2 Spirituality Bestseller
No. 3 Religion & Spiritual Bestseller
No. 4 Barnes and Noble, Self Improvement

This is just one of the many rave reviews that this book has received:

"It [How Would Love Respond?"] reads like an action-adventure novel, but Kurek's book is truth, not fiction. How Would Love Respond tells the complete truth about self-transformation: what it takes, exactly how to do it.

I've been studying human development and personal transformation since the 1970s - I've read it all! And I've never read a more thorough transformation manual or one that was as honest in revealing the author's staggering personal trials and his exact steps to overcome them.

Kurek's suggestions are so logically practical- and he is so appealingly insistent in presenting them - that they become irresistible. This is not just a book, it's a life-altering experience."
Andrea Conway, "Law of Attraction Business Coach"

"How Would Love Respond?" is a beautifully written and inspirational book. If you have not already done so purchase a couple of copies today - one for you and one for someone you care about. You will gain access to thousands of dollars worth of FREE bonus gifts including a gift from me.

Get full details about this book campaign by clicking the link below:

"How Would Love Respond?" Book Campaign

"Imagine If You Were Given a Gift So Powerful That You Knew You Had to Share It with the World."
Kurek Ashley

"How Would Love Respond?" by Kurek Ashley Book Campaign - Amazing FREE Bonus Gifts and Prizes

Kurek Ashley is currently campaigning his new book "How Would Love Respond?" and you are invited to join this exclusive "invitation only" celebration and take advantage of the amazing free gifts and prizes he is offering if you buy his discounted book on the 11th June.

You will receive over $2000 in free bonuses instantly PLUS every book purchased gives you 12 chances to win over $190,000 in prizes. I have a special bonus included in this fabulous bonus package. I already have a copy of this book I bought another copy today just so I could access the bonuses!

Click the URL below to find out more details:

"How Would Love Respond?" Exclusive Bonus Gifts

"How Would Love Respond" is an amazing, touching and inspirational book and has already been projected to become a best-seller. Just check out a these rave reviews:

"Kurek you are truly the embodiment of the word 'outstanding'"
Anthony Robbins

"I knew in my heart that with Kurek's help, I could win gold in the beach volleyball on Bondi Beach, Australia. His enthusiasm, love, passion and positivity is contagious and infectious. "How Would Love Respond?" addresses how to deal with fear, doubt, self-esteem and anything else that stands in your way to achieve everything you have ever dreamed of. It is a must-read for anybody that has a dream."
Natalie Cook, Olympic Gold Medalist, Sydney 2000 Beach Volleyball

"You can never be too kind or too fair. This warm, inspiring book shows you how to practice love in every experience to achieve real peace and ultimate joy."
Brian Tracy, International, speaker, author and consultant on sales and entrepreneurship.

I want to be sure you don't miss this offer of getting "How Would Love Respond?" on 11th June so that you also receive the instant giveaways from Kurek himself and other personal growth experts from around the globe, including me!

To get your books, gifts and prize entries visit:

"How Would Love Respond?" Book Campaign

Remember every book purchase receives 12 chances to win $190,000 in prizes and instant gifts. Look out for my exclusive free bonus gift.

This is a GREAT opportunity - seize it with both hands!




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Listen to Dr John Demartini's Akasha 2007 Presentation (2/4)

Here's the second part of Dr John Dematini's Akasha 2007 presentation. This segment includes:

~ How expressing your gratitude assists you in manifesting your goals,

~ The connection between your self worth and your net worth,

~ How the hierarchy of your values determines your destiny,

~ The distinction between inspiration and motivation,

~ How your values affect how you manage your wealth,

~ Why you must align your goals to your values and your values to your goals,

~ The importance of knowing your definition of success,

~ The importance of being absolutely clear about your vision.

And much more

Dr John Demartini Akasha 2007 Pt2

So listen carefully. There is a lot a great wisdom in this message.

Live & Inspired

See and hear Dr John Demartini LIVE in London this month

Get your discounted tickets for "Live & Inspired" by clicking the link below:

Dr John Demartini's Live and Inspired





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Listen to Dr John Demartini's Akasha 2007 Presentation (1/4)

At Akasha, hosted by Triumphant Events last year at the prestigious London Palladium Theatre, Dr John Demartini's presentation captured the hearts and imaginations of the audience.

He gave a truly thought-provoking, inspirational and humorous speech in which he skilfully interweaved storytelling, philosophy, science and history to impart a greater understanding of us as human beings.

If you have not yet had the opportunity to listen to this speech then I urge you to do so now. The presentation was about two hours long and so I've broken it down into four more manageable chunks each lasting about 30 minutes.

You can access the first part of the presentation by clicking the AudioPostcard link below.

Dr John Demartini Akasha 2007 Pt1

As Demartini admits, it does start off somewhat abstract looking at the very origin of our universe but it lays the foundation for an illuminating talk on subjects including:

~ How the process of manifestation, otherwise referred to as the Law of Attraction, actually works,

~ The importance of expanding your awareness and vision to achieve your goals,

~ How our world is evolving and the impact this has on our own evolution,

~The Law of Reflection and its significance to the heroes in our lives,

~ The distinction between entitlement and empowerment,

And more.

Do visit again tomorrow for the next instalment.

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Click the link above if you cannot see the movie.

Dr John Demartini will be back in London this month for a variety of special presentations. One of these presentations will be "Live and Inspired".

Dr Demartini is one of the most insightful thought leaders in the world and is one of the stars of the blockbuster movie "The Secret". He is an international-best selling author who has been featured on Oprah and on Larry King twice.

He is hugely popular here in the UK and indeed all over the world. Dr Demartini is a prolific speaker and has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people in over 100 countries. He is coming to London to talk about the essence of human behaviour and how it applies to getting exactly what you want out of life. The YouTube video above provides a sample of some his philosophies.

The good news is because of my association with the team at Triumphant Events I have been allocated industry tickets (valued at £39 each) for just £20. In other words you'll receive a discount of about 50% if you book through the link below:

Dr John Demartini - Live and Inspired 24 or 26 June 2008

I've heard Dr Demartini speak live and I was so impressed. He is such a powerful speaker. He held the audience captive.

So do check out Dr Demartini's "Live and Inspired" - it will be a memorable and inspirational evening.



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Listen to the Replay for Virtual Book Tours and Claim a $10 Amazon Gift Card

Alex Mandossian's Preview Call for Virtual Book Tours was jam-packed full of practical ideas that any writer, publisher or promoter of information products could immediately put into action to increase the sales of their book or information products.

Over 700 people paid to listen to the call live. You can still get a VIP discount to listen to the replay of the call so that you can pay just $20 instead of the $99 tuition fee for this teleseminar which lasted over 2 hours. Plus you can effectively listen to this call for half the discounted price because if you sign up to listen to the replay using the URL below you can claim a $10 Amazon Gift Card on me.

Preview Call Virtual Book Tour

When you sign up for the call you can either listen online or download the teleseminar and listen to it on your iPod or other MP3 player.

You can also download the multi-page full-colour Action Guide (PDF format) for this call which outlines the content for call with spaces for you to add notes so it's effectively a workbook. However, you also get to download a second version of this Action Guide with Alex's handwritten notes.

While this call was designed to be an introduction to Alex's Virtual Book Tours course it something that you can refer to time and time again for ideas to promote and sell books and information products. I can't tell you just how valuable this information is so do check it out for yourself and get a $10 Amazon Gift Card on me.

Here's some of what you will learn by listening to this call:

~ How to increase books sales even if your marketing budget is zero,

~ Why the traditional book marketing and promotion sales model is now obsolete,

~ How to sell more information products even if you don't know how to put up a website,

~ How to repurpose your content to increase sales and revenue,

~ How you can get access to the 6 most overlooked list-building tools, and

~ How to get things done faster, better and with less effort

Here's the link again to gain access to this teleseminar and my special bonus gift:

Preview Call Virtual Book Tour

Discover How You Can Take the Marketing and Sales of Your Book and Other Information Products to a New Level

The marketing of books and other information products is a highly competitive process. It is becoming increasing more challenging for authors to get their books sold via traditional means and so nowadays, creativity, ingenuity and an aggressive marketing plan is needed if you want to get your book noticed.

If you are an author, are about to become an author or if you sell information products you should attend Alex Mandossian's Preview Call for Virtual Book Tours.

Many authors physically travel from city to city doing book promotions and book signings. Admittedly, if you're a celebrity this does give the general public access to you but apart from that there are few benefits to this inefficient way to market your book.

An easier and more cost-effective way to promote your book is through teleseminars. Imagine sitting at home whether you live in the US, UK, Australia, Barbados and promoting your book to people all over the world. If you are doing book promotions in this way then you will not need to be a celebrity to draw a crowd. You just need a powerful message, an Internet connection and a phone.

Tomorrow, Alex Mandossian will be doing a special Preview Call for Virtual Book Tours. The admission is $99 but click the link below and you can save $79 on the tuition.

Preview Call Virtual Book Tours

This call will be jam-packed with great content and practical tips that you can put into ACTION IMMEDIATELY to improve your sales of books and or other information products.

Register for the call even if you can't make the live event because then you will have lifetime access to the recording of the call.

Here's what you will get for registering

~ Over 2 live hours of tele-training

~ Unlimited recorded access for life

~ Unconditional money-back guarantee

~ Multi-page Action Guide (PDF download)

Call in about 12 minutes early as there will be hundreds of individuals calling in and you want to ensure that you get connected without any hitches. Also calling in early will give you the opportunity to promotion for your business by simply introducing yourself and mentioning your website.

Special Bonus

If you have a book and would like to generate additional publicity for your book then I'll be happy to do a 45 minute interview you for FREE. You will then have an interview that you can repurpose in many different ways to help promote your new book.

So register your place for the Preview Call for Virtual Book Tours now to avoid disappointment.


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Robert Shemin on How to Make Money Work for You

Robert Shemin - How to Make Money Work for You

If you identified with what Robert Shermin said in the video above (click the link above if you cannot see the video) then you may want to check out his latest book (an Amazon bestseller) - "How Come That Idiot's Rich And I'm Not?"

Robert was once described as the "least likely to succeed" yet now he is a multi-millionaire who teaches thousands of individuals each year about wealth creation. He shares the stage with other well-known personal development and wealth experts such as Anthony Robbins, Robert Kiyosaki, Donald Trump, Suze Orman and David Bach.

I was introduced to Robert Shemin by one of my teachers and mentors, Alex Mandossian. Alex is currently doing a virtual book tour with Robert and you can listen to his interview with Robert by clicking the link below:

Alex Mandossian Interviews Robert Shermin

You can also download two FREE chapters from Robert's book by clicking the link below:

Download 2 Chapters - "How Come That Idiot's Rich And I 'm Not?"

Like Dr Joe Vitale, Robert Shemin was also once broke. His current multi-millionaire status is proof once again that if your current financial position is not as you would like it then you can reverse your fortunes. Your past does not have to equate to your future.

However, becoming wealthy first starts in the mind and we generally have a lot of negative conditioning to overcome because most people actually have negative thoughts about money. Such as:

~ I can't afford it.
~ I don't deserve it.
~ Money is hard to come by.
~ Money is the root of all evil.
~ Money doesn't grow on trees.

And I sure you can add several more of your own negative expressions regarding money. It is thoughts like this that contradict our desire to actually have money.

"When you no longer split your flow of energy with contradictory thoughts, you will know your power."
Abraham-Hicks

Many of us have also lost sight of what money actually is. I often use images of dollars bills to represent money but notes and coins are just convenient ways to 'trade'. Bills and coins may represent money but they are not money. Money is simply energy.

When you understand that you will see therefore that in order to attract more money you have to be able to raise your energy so that it resonates with the new level of wealth you're seeking.

Now I'm not a wealth expert but Robert has lots of great practical advice on how to achieve this so do check out his new book and his website where you find lots of additional resources to help you better attract wealth.

Plus if you've published a book, or are about to publish a book and want to discover how to sell more of your books or other information products then Alex Mandossian has an excellent course teaching you how to "Profit From Virtual Book Tours".

This course will forever change your mind as to how to the marketing and selling of information products. And, it will certainly help you to exponentially increase your book sales. Click the link below for more details.

Profit From Virtual Book Tours

The Law of Attraction and What They Didn't Tell You in "The Secret"

Listen to "The Law of Attraction and What They Didn't Tell You in "The Secret" by clicking the AudioPlayer below.



Click HERE for an AudioPostcard™ of this article that you can easily share with a friend.

Following "The Secret" many individuals have a much clearer understanding of the Law of Attraction and how to consciously use this Universal Law to attract to them the things they desire. However, many individuals are more frustrated than ever because they are still not achieving their goals.

The problem with the movie "The Secret" is that, for some, it was too simplistic. Yet, even the most complex things are essentially simple in nature - that is their inherent beauty. And the truth "The Secret" contains everything you fundamentally need to know to successfully apply the Law of Attraction to achieve your goals and dreams.

Still, if you fall into the category where you're saying to yourself "The Law of Attraction just isn't working for me" then I have something that will help you to start manifesting the life you desire.

I've a special 86min 36s audio interview for you which you can download by clicking the link below:

Lynda Dyer Interview

It's an amazing interview between Harrison Klein and Lynda Dyer(from The Secret). For those who don't know Lynda she is an NLP practitioner, international trainer, author and one of the 58 people chosen to be interviewed for "The Secret".

In this audio interview, you'll discover the truth about "Limiting Beliefs" and you'll also "see" exactly how to banish them from your life so you can experience more clarity, happiness, and peace of mind.This gift has certainly helped me and so I sincerely hope it will help you too.

Please share this with a colleague, friend or family member - someone you know who would also appreciate this gift.

For those of you who are more visual, you can also get a free 25 minute video from Lynda Dyer called:

"How To Take ACTION After The Secret"

So go now and download the audio and video and then set aside some quiet time when you can 'digest' their content and then start to put the lessons you learn into ACTION and create the results you desire. Here's your download link again.

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McDonald's and Subliminal Advertising? Surely Not! You be the Judge

Last year McDonald's was accused of using subliminal advertising in one of the Food Network's most popular programs - Iron Chef.

The Food Network said it was a mistake and McDonald's, one of the sponsors of the program, said that it does not use subliminal advertising. You be the judge. Watch the YouTube video below.



McDonald's and Subliminal Advertising?

Click the link above if you cannot see YouTube video.

Now, just what are subliminal messages and why would an advertiser want to use them in the first place.

The word subliminal is derived from two Latin words - "sub" meaning under and "limen" meaning threshold. Hence subliminal literally means "below threshold" and subliminal messages are messages which are below the threshold of consciousness.

Subliminal messages are programmed or engineered in such a way as to by-pass your analytical, decision-making conscious mind. They directly target your more easily influenced and receptive sub-conscious mind.

Now, don't think for a minute that because the sub-conscious mind is easily influenced that it is weak - quite the opposite. It is all-powerful and it drives everything we do. Are you beginning to see the importance and potential impact of subliminal messages?

The use of subliminal messages was actually banned by the US Government in the 70s because of reports that they gave "individuals too much of an edge".

Subliminal messages can be in video or audio form. An image flashed on a screen for a fraction of a second will not be interpreted by the conscious mind but the sub-conscious mind processes millions of bits of data each second and the information contained within that quick flash is interpreted and recorded. This process repeated over time, even a short period of time can lead to behavioural changes as the following example illustrates.

Dr James Vicary conducted an experiment in a cinema. It involved flashing "I want popcorn" and "Drink more coke" on a movie screen for just 100-milliseconds.

No one in the movie audience consciously saw the messages but popcorn sales went up by 57.8% and coke sales increased by 18.1%. How do you like dem numbers?

We all use persuasion techniques. It's necessary for our personal and professional survival there is a difference between persuasion and manipulation as Persuasion Expert, Dave Lakhani, points out:

"There's only one true difference between true persuasion and manipulation…it's intent. If your intent is to harm someone, if your intent is inwardly focused and you only want to do something for your own personal gain regardless of the outcome for other people, regardless of what happens to other people then, you're being manipulative.

"If, on the other hand, you help lead people to their very own best conclusion using honour, integrity, ethically and appropriately leading them that way, then they persuade themselves. You don't have to use the puppy dog close, the sharp angled close or anything else. You help people through their experience with you to come to their very own best conclusion"

I use subliminal messages all the time to enhance my own personal development. I also create customised subliminal MP3s and CDs for my coaching clients.

I'm all for the use of subliminal messages when they are used for good and when they are used with an individual's consent. But I'm against the use of subliminal messages to manipulate another individual to do what you want.

Millions probably saw the Food Network show with this particular ad but very few were probably consciously aware that they saw the ad. And, of those that did literally see red, few were probably actually aware of its true significance.

Thanks to Dave Lakhani who drew my attention to this unethical use of subliminal programming. He has just published a new book called Subliminal Persuasion: Influence & Marketing Secrets They Don't Want You To Know.

I haven't read the book yet and so cannot review it but I can say this. I regularly listen to Dave's teleseminars and interviews because they have such great content. Dave is extremely articulate and knowledgeable. I therefore have no qualms about recommending his book because I am confident that it will be a great read.

He is offering some very targeted bonuses for purchasing this book including a private teleseminar where he will reveal the latest subliminal persuasion techniques. You can discover more by reading his Subliminal Persuasion Blog.

So once you get the book forward a copy of your receipt to persuasionbook@boldapproach.com and you'll receive instructions for the teleseminar. If you've ALREADY purchased the book, and don't have your receipt just send an email that includes the first word on page 114 of the book.

Skyline Coaching Announces New Coaching Service with Bitwine Online Coaching

Skyline Coaching is now registered with the Bitwine Online Coaching Network and so now it is easier than ever to either receive personal coaching from me or to be coached by another expert.

How Does this Service Work?

You can use one of the links in this post or simply look for the Bitwine Button on this site to contact me. There is also an option on the Bitwine homepage that will allow you do search for an advisor using certain keywords.

If you want a coaching session with me then on my Bitwine web page you will notice that there are two buttons along the right side of my "advisor profile page". The buttons are titled:

1. "Chat with Me" and,

2. "Leave a Message".

So if I'm online you can start a live chat with me immediately by clicking the "Chat with Me" button. There is no charge for starting a live chat with an advisor. However, if I'm busy or offline then you can simply leave me a message by clicking the "Leave a Message". Then I'll get back to you, via regular email, to schedule a time for your initial free consultation or to schedule a time for a paid session.

Use Your Computer to Talk to Me

In order to have an audio session with me, you will have to install the Skype software on your computer. You can download Skype by clicking te link below and following the instructions:

www.skype.com/download

You will need to have at least a microphone and speakers connected to your computer. Once you are set up I can then invite you to a free voice conversation over Skype which will result in an invitation message in your chat box.

Once you click the invitation, a Skype call will be initiated. Keep your chat session open while talking over Skype! It is still useable and you need it to stay connected while you are having your coaching session.

Note - you cannot initiate a Skype call by yourself. You have to request that a Skype call be initiated.

Use Your Regular Phone to Talk to Me

In addition to using Skype you can also use your regular phone. After you contact me via Instant Messaging I can invite you to switch to a free voice conversation over a regular phone. You will see an invitation to switch to a phone conversation in the chat box, and when you click on it you will be requested to fill in your phone number.

After that, your phone will ring and you will be able to continue your consultation over the phone.Again keep your chat session open while talking over the phone! It is still usable and it is required to stay connected while you are conversing with your coach.Note - you cannot initiate a phone call by yourself. You have to request that a phone call be initiated.

Is the Service Free?

Your initial introduction with me is free. Its purpose is for you and I to make sure that we are a good fit. I offer a free introductory session up to 30 minutes. Thereafter, I either charge a fixed rate for your particular task or I charge a per-minute rate.

How Do You Pay for Your Coaching Sessions?

After your initial introductory session, if you want to continue I will ask you to pay in order to continue. A message with a payment request will appear in your chat box. If you agree to pay for the service, click on the payment request message.

You will be taken to a payment screen where you can pay either with a Paypal™ account or with any Credit Card. After you pay, I will receive notification of your payment and you may continue your session.

How Do I Leave a Review for My Coaching Session?

At the end of the session, you will be asked for a review of the coaching you received from me. This is very important as it helps me to improve my service to you and to other clients. Plus, it helps future clients make educated decisions when thinking about hiring me as their coach.

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Public Speaking - Discover a Great New Way to Master Your Public Speaking Skills and Speak with Confidence

Public Speaking is a something that is feared by thousands if not millions of people around the world.

However, mastering your public speaking skills can help you to advance both socially and professionally. Plus wouldn't it be great to know that, if called upon, you can deliver a presentation or give a speech in public with confidence and style?

Well, now a new website can help you to improve your public speaking skills. It is a great concept.

The website is SureSpeak and it allows you to video record your presentation for friends and colleagues to critique. Now, I know that even this may give you cold feet but wouldn't you rather have the chance to practice your presentation and get expert advice on how to improve it before having to make your live presentation.

Still baulking? Then you can just upload your videos and score them yourself against the given criteria until your confidence improves.

SureSpeak has many uses and can be used by virtually anyone to improve their speaking skills. They have included courses on the website so that you can practice your diction and improve your language skills. There are also instructional videos to help you do things such as:

~ Prepare for an interview,
~ Deliver your elevator pitch,
~ Deliver a wedding toast,
~ Improve your presentation skills,
~ Hone your sales pitch, and more.

The site is easy-to-use and what you use your improved communication skills to accomplish is limited solely by your imagination.

For the remainder of this month, April, you can take advantage of a free trial so I urge you to register now and use this excellent resource. Why am I only now telling you about it? I only discovered the site yesterday and I wanted to check it out before recommending it.

I have to add that I did initially have some trouble actually registering. So I emailed their help desk and matter was resolved within the hour which says a lot for SureSpeak's customer service.

So whether you're:

~ Aiming for a promotion at work
~ Seeking a new job or career
~ Wanting to increase your clients
~ Aiming to improve your sales
~ Wanting to reduce your accent
~ Wanting to improve your speech or that of a client

This is a website that could be of great benefit to you. So do check it out. I'm not an affiliate so I don't benefit from you signing up. I just recognise a great service when I see one.

Still need convincing as to why you should improve your public speaking skills then click HERE for a an AudioPostcard with a special interview with John Childers as he explains why public speaking is the best paid profession in the world.

Many of the top speakers in the world have trained with John Childers. Individuals such as Mark Victor Hansen, Bob Proctor, Alex Mandossian, Armand Morin and Mike Filsaime to name just a few and they all earn millions of dollars each year through speaking.

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Conquer Your Enemy to Achieve Success in Life

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You want to achieve success in life, don't you? Yet do you sometimes feel as though, despite your best efforts, that you are not reaping the level of success you desire?

If yes, then it's time to identify and conquer your enemy, which is sabotaging your success. You may even be asking yourself.

"Why am I not achieving success?"

This is the wrong question to ask because it actually turns your focus away from what you want to achieve - success. However, if you asked instead,

"How can I achieve success?"

One answer would be,

"Conquer your enemy."

And, if you're puzzled as to what or who is your enemy the answer is simple. Your enemy is really your 'Inner Me'. Your inner self is the key to your success. It is the rudder which directs you in life and pre-determines your level of success.

If you are not getting the results you desire then work on your 'Inner Me' until you consistently start to achieve the goals which you set yourself. And the work doesn't stop there, for once you start to achieve success your vision will expand and the new goals you set will be even more challenging and more demanding. You will therefore have to keep working on your 'Inner Me' to ensure that it is in harmony with your expanded vision.

Your 'Inner Me' is really your mind and it is your mind and your thoughts that are creating your results. The reality of life is that your inner world is creating your outer world.

"Mind is the Master power that moulds and makes, And Man is Mind, and evermore he takes The Tool of Thought, and shaping what he wills, Brings forth a thousand joys, a thousand ills; he thinks in secret and it comes to pass: Environment is but his looking-glass."
James Allen, "As a Man Thinketh"

So, if you don't like your current reality start to work on the enemy within if you want to create lasting change.

The trouble is people are often reluctant to do what it takes to make positive change. I often hear that working on your inner self or working on your mind is hard. Well, it really is no harder than remaining in your current position.

This may sound harsh but you can either choose results or excuses. You can't have both. Doing the work on your 'Inner Me' will pay huge dividends. When you do the work on you, your actions will, as a consequence, change and the intent and power behind your actions will also change. This will ultimately lead to changes in your results. I say "ultimately" because the changes may not be immediately apparent.

You will have to be patient, remain focused and persistent in your efforts. Often it will be when you are pushed to your limits that success will come knocking at your door.

"When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, never give up then, for that is just the time that the tide will turn."
Harriet Beecher Stowe

However, conquering your 'Inner Me' is like fighting an opponent you cannot see. I am reminded of one of Jean Claude Van Damme's films, "Kickboxer", where he was temporarily rendered blind during a fight.

At first, he lashes out wildly and in panic but then he calms himself and he starts to use his inner resources. He starts to draw upon his other senses. He overcomes his panic, his fear, his opponent and his enemy. Or, should I say, his 'Inner Me'

Similarly, you have deep within, vast treasure troves of resources. They may be a little stiff from disuse at the moment but with practice you can make them flexible again. For instance, your intellectual facilities which are your:

~ Memory,
~ Perception,
~ Imagination,
~ Will Power,
~ Intuition, and
~ Ability to Reason.

These will serve you well, as long as you put them to use on a regular basis.

Memory

Your memory will help you to quickly recall detailed information you need to make timely decisions.

"The existence of forgetting has never been proved. We only know that some things don't come to mind when we want them."
Friedrich Nietzsche

Perception

Your perception will allow you to see a situation from multiple perspectives thereby giving you a distinct advantage in being able to find solutions to the challenges you face.

"The reality of life is that your perceptions - right or wrong - influence everything else you do. When you get a proper perspective of your perceptions, you may be surprised how many other things fall into place."
Roger Birkman

Imagination

Your imagination will allow you to see things as you wish them to be and not necessarily as they are. This is the first step in re-creating your world.

"Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions."
Albert Einstein

Will Power

Your will power will give you the strength to be persistent and to hold onto to your vision.

"You may fetter my leg, but Zeus himself cannot get the better of my free will."
Epictetus

Intuition

Your intuition will draw upon information that you are not consciously aware of and instinctively guide you through the darkest corridors.

"Intuition is the clear conception of the whole at once."
Johann Kaspar Lavater

Ability to Reason

Your ability to reason will demonstrate to you how and why you must be successful.

"There is only one reason for an individual to side-step to the useless side: the fear of a defeat on the useful side."
Alfred Adler

Develop these intellectual faculties and you will strengthen your 'Inner Me', conquer your enemy and achieve great success in life.

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The Secret to Successful Marketing and Goal Achievement

Jay Conrad Levinson is known as the father of Guerrilla Marketing. The essence of Guerilla Marketing is making a big impact using unconventional marketing using minimal resources. Guerilla Marketing is perhaps invaluable during this contracted economy and is a useful strategy for small businesses and sole traders to adopt.

However, the secret I'm about to share about successful marketing and goal achievement does not come from a guerrilla marketing strategy. In its first year this marketing campaign cost $18 million - a lot of money.

This campaign came resulted in what has been described as the best marketed brand in history. It is a brand that you probably know of even if you don't use the product. It is also a place you may have heard of even if you've never visited.

The brand is Marlboro and the place is Marlboro country. So whether you're a smoker or, like me, a non-smoker who abhors smoking, stick with me because this is an interesting case study from which much can be learnt and applied to beneficial campaigns and projects.

In 1954 Marlboro cigarettes were the thirty-first largest selling cigarette. Marlboro was perceived as a feminine brand even although men smoked more cigarettes.

Jay Conrad Levinson was part of Leo Burnett's team which was commissioned to change the perception of Marlboro being feminine and, of course, boost sales. After some brainstorming it was agreed that the cowboy was perceived as very masculine and macho. So a team was dispatched to a Texas ranch to get some natural rather than posed photographs of what real cowboys do.

The resulting photographs were brilliant. They truly captured the beauty and ruggedness of the outdoors as well as the rugged handsomeness and masculinity of the cowboy. Marlboro Country - "where the flavour is" - was born. The adverts were everywhere - on billboards, in magazines, newspapers, on the radio, etc.

People loved the Marlboro concept and by the end of the year Marlboro was the thirty-first selling brand of cigarette in the country.

That's right. They had not moved even one place over the year the campaign was introduced, compared to the sales of other cigarette brands. Jay Conrad Levinson admits to being "red faced" but Joseph F Cullman III, then the CEO of Philip Morris, the parent company of Marlboro, was more philosophical.

He said he hadn't expected instant results. He knew that these things sometimes take time. He was patient and remained committed to the Marlboro campaign. I guess it did help that while their market share had not increased the sales of Marlboro cigarettes increased significantly following the advertising campaign to re-position Marlboro as a more masculine brand.

In 1971, Marlboro became the number one selling brand of cigarettes worldwide. Other macho images were experimented with but, in essence, the advertising for Marlboro remained the same.

In a recent interview, Jay Conrad Levinson said,

"Too many people in marketing are expecting instant gratification and for a lot of them, instant gratification isn't quite fast enough which is why so much marketing fails but the Marlboro campaign didn't fail because of his [Joseph Cullman's] knowledge of the necessity for patience. And that brand is no smoking mirrors. It's just straightforward patience and commitment."

The same can be said regarding goal achievement. Too many people start a goal but give up if the desired results do not come almost instantly.

The term overnight success is generally a fallacy. Some people may hit the big times quickly but this success is generally preceded by the application of diligent and consistent effort that can sometimes take years.

Some may get promising results from using tactics but tactics are short-lived. In the long-run, you want to use methods that stand the test of time. You want to be strategic and hang in there when times are tough and progress seems slow.

"Patience is waiting. Not passively waiting. That is laziness. But to keep going when the going is hard and slow - that is patience."

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