Brian Tracy on Fear of Failure

My product launch at the Pearl Manila Hotel!

A little plug-in:

We launched the world's smallest portable spa at the Pearl Manila Hotel last December 14, 2007. check out the pics (click on the picture for larger image)!


Our executive demonstrating the spa to a very attentive crowd.


Showing the audience before the effect on one side of the face.


My mentor (who is a pioneer of importing PlayStation, PC hardware retailing and Internet rental, but is now a successful executive of our team) discussing how to profit from the portable spa.




Me trying the spa for myself. End result: lighter complexion, diminished appearance of pores and eye bags, smoother skin. I don't have wrinkles so I did not notice its effect on wrinkles, but it's supposed to diminish those.

I think the portable spa will make going to a derma or spa for a facial obsolete.

Overall, a very nice event that will be repeated in ALABANG!

Watch for it, guys!

Best regards,
Jazon

Dump Those Negative Habits Now!

Dump Those Negative Habits Now!
by Mark Victor Hansen

If you want to distance yourself from the masses and enjoy a rich and unique lifestyle, understand this - your habits will determine your future.

The fact is, if you keep on doing things a certain way, you will get a predictable result. That's the simple law of Cause and Effect. Successful habits create positive rewards. Negative habits breed negative consequences.

If you want to enjoy longevity, you must have healthy habits. If you are in the habit of starving your most important relationships of time, energy and love, how can you expect a happy outcome? If you spend money on the fly or don't save any money, your bad habits will lead you to a never-ending cycle of work.

Shift yourself out of your bad habits
Fortunately, you can jump from this bad habits path anytime you want. It's a very simple process - it just takes some applied focus. Here's the step-by-step process I recommend:

1)Clearly identify your bad or unproductive habits. Write them down.

a) Be specific.

b) Remember to consider the long-term consequences should you continue in this bad habit. As an example, a couple cigarettes a day may not seem like much, but after 10 years, the buildup of having smoked 7,300 cigarettes remains in your system.

c) Consider habits at home, in your communications and relations with others, at work, in your driving habits, in your free time, and in matters related to your physical, emotional and spiritual health. d) Be totally honest.

2) Define your new successful habit and visualize its results in your life.

Your new habit is usually the simple opposite of your bad habit. To motivate yourself, think about all the benefits and rewards for adopting your new successful habit. The more vividly you describe the benefits and create the picture in your mind, the more likely you are to take action.

3) Create a three-part action plan.

For every bad habit, there are at least 15 action steps you can take to help you stop. Put some time into this and think about it - it's easy to come up with action steps, but they have to be YOUR action steps that you know are within your realm of taking. As an example, if you want to stop smoking, hypnosis therapy may be more preferable than a nicotine patch. Don't list action steps that you know in your heart you won't do.

4) For the next three weeks, schedule these action steps into your day.

If you know you want to start exercising three times a week, schedule it now in your appointment book. If you want to start reading uplifting books, schedule an hour in your daily schedule and make plans now as to where you will read without interruption. Whatever the new habit, work it into your schedule for the month ahead as most habits - even the very ugliest ones - can be completely re-patterned in this short timeframe.

5) Then, take action!

Start with one habit that you really want to change. Focus on your three immediate steps and put them into action. Do it now. Remember, nothing will change until YOU do.


Best Regards,
Jazon

Secrets of the Millionaire Mind

T Harv Eker, author of best selling book Secrets of the Millionaire Mind, is in my mind (pun not intended) one of the best speakers and authors of our time. I highly recommend you guys pick up his book and start reading it!

Speaking of which, Larry and I will be going to Caliraya this January 5-6 for a 2-day bootcamp wherein people who have attended the Millionaire Mind Intensive Training Seminar will share what they have learned. To Cashflow 101 players, don't worry, we'll also share what we have learned.

Best regards,
Jazon

Brian Tracy on Goal Setting

Brian Tracy is one of my favorite speakers and I would like to share with you a portion of his wisdom.

I highly recommend you guys get "The Science of Self-Confidence." I am sure it will make you feel motivated, inspired and above all self confident.

Best regards,
Jazon

The million dollar answer by Francis Kong

The one million dollar answer
BUSINESS MATTERS (BEYOND THE BOTTOM LINE) By Francis J. Kong
Sunday, November 4, 2007

Imagine this scene taking place in America.

A contestant on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire program had reached the
final plateau. If she answered the next question correctly, she would
win $1,000,000. If she answered incorrectly, she would pocket only the
$32,000 milestone money.

As she suspected it would be, the million-dollar question was no
pushover: Which of the following species of birds does not build its own
nest, but instead lays its eggs in the nests of other birds? Is it:

A) The condor;

B) The buzzard;

C) The cuckoo; or

D) The vulture?

The woman was on the spot. She did not know the answer. And she was
doubly on the spot because she had used up her 50/50 lifeline and her
audience poll lifeline. All that remained was her phone-a-friend
lifeline, and the woman had hoped against hope that she would not have
to use it because the only friend that she knew would be home happened
to be a cousin. But the contestant had no alternative.

She called her friend and gave her the question and the four choices.

The cousin responded unhesitatingly: "That's easy. The answer is C: The
cuckoo."

The contestant had to make a decision and make it fast. She considered
employing a reverse strategy and giving the program host any answer
except the one that her friend had given her. And considering that her
cousin did not do well in school and has a reputation of being wrong in
her opinion most of the time, it would seem to be the logical thing to
do. On the other hand, the cousin had responded with such confidence,
such certitude, that the contestant could not help but be persuaded. "I
need an answer," said the program host.

"C: The cuckoo."

"Is that your final answer?" asked the program host.

"Yes, that is my final answer."

Two seconds later, the program host said, "I regret to inform you that
the answer is ... absolutely correct. You are now a millionaire! "

A few days later, the contestant hosted a party for her family and
friends, including the cousin who had helped her win the million
dollars. "Anne, I just do not know how to thank you," said the
contestant. "Because of your knowing the answer to that final question,
I am now a millionaire. And do you want to know something? It was the
assuredness with which you answered the question that convinced me to go
with your choice. By the way, how did you happen to know the right answer?"

"Oh, come on!" said the cousin. "Everybody knows that cuckoos don't
build nests. They live in clocks."

Wrong reason but it was the right answer. How could that be?

Think about this. Even a defective clock is right twice a day.

But it was the degree of confidence coming from the cousin that created
a lot of difference. Confidence makes all the difference.

An ancient legend tells of a general whose army was afraid to fight. The
soldiers were frightened. The enemy was too strong. Its fortress was too
high and weapons too mighty. The king, however, was not afraid. He knew
his men would win. How could he convince them? He had an idea. He told
his soldiers that he possessed a magical coin. A prophetic coin. A coin
which would foretell the outcome of the battle. On one side was an eagle
and on the other a bear He would toss the coin. If it landed eagle-side
up, they would win. If it landed with the bear up, they would lose. The
army was silent as the coin flipped in the air. Soldiers circled as it
fell to the ground. They held their breath as they looked and shouted
when they saw the eagle. The army would win.

Bolstered by the assurance of victory the men marched against the castle
and won. It was only after the victory that the king showed the men the
coin. The two sides were identical. Though the story is fictional, the
truth is reliable: assured victory empowers the army.

One look at what's going on and we have every reason to be depressed and
fearful. We need to have confidence and we need to have faith.

But faith and confidence in what?

I don't know about you but what keeps me going is the same thing that
has kept a lot of people going too; faith and confidence in God. Billy
Graham said it best when he said: "I've read the last page of the Bible.
It's all going to turn out all right."

Now tell me. What keeps you going?


--Jazon--

Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish

Steve Jobs Stanford Commencement Speech 2005


Absolutely one of the best inspirational and motivational speeches I have heard. Truly a life changer. Allow the video to load completely. It's worth the time to listen to.

Best Regards,
Jazon

Character Traits of Extraordinary Influencers by Chris Widener

When people make a decision (either consciously or unconsciously) to follow your leadership, they do it primarily because of one of two things: Your Character or your Skills. They want to know if you are the kind of person they want to follow and if you have the skills to take them further. Yes, there are other variables but these are the bulk of the matter. This article will focus on the kind of character that causes people to follow your leadership.

1. Integrity. Integrity is that you do what you say you will. You are trustworthy. People can rely on you. You keep your promises. The one thing that will most keep people from following you is if they can't know for sure if you will actually take them where you say you will. Are you known as a person of integrity? If so, you will become an Extraordinary Influencer!

2. Optimistic. People don't want to follow others who think the future is bad! They want to follow those who can see the future and let them know that there is a better place and that they can get them there! Do you see the cup as half empty? Then you are a pessimist. Do you see it as half full? Then you are an optimist. Do you see it as totally full - half air and half water? Then you are a Super Optimist! Are you known as an optimist? If so, you will become an Extraordinary Influencer!

3. Embraces Change. Influencers are the ones who will see the need for change and willingly embrace it. Followers will at first desire to stay where they are. Influencers need to see the benefits of change and communicate them to followers. If you don't change, you won't grow! Are you known as a person who embraces change? If so, you will become an Extraordinary Influencer!

4. Risk Taker. Whenever we try something new, we are taking a risk. That is part of growing though and it is imperative. Most people are risk averse. Not the Influencer! They calculate the risk and what is to be gained from taking the risk. Then they communicate that to the followers and away they go to a better tomorrow! Are you known as a person who is willing to take risks? If so, you will become an Extraordinary Influencer!

5. Tenacious. The tendency of the follower is to quit when the going gets tough. Two or three tries and their motto becomes "If at first you don't succeed, give up and try something else." Not the Influencer! They know what good lies beyond this brick wall and they will go and get it. Then they will bring others with them! Are you known as a person who is tenacious? If so, you will become an Extraordinary Influencer!

6. Catalytic. An Influencer is ultimately one who gets people going. They are able to move others out of their comfort zone and on toward the goal! They can raise the passion, enthusiasm and the ACTION of those who would follow. Are you known as a catalyst? If so, you will become an Extraordinary Influencer!

7. Dedicated/ Committed. Followers want people who are more devoted and committed then themselves. At the first sign of lack of commitment, followers scatter for the doors. If the Influencer sees the end and is bailing out, they better get out first. Followers follow those who will stick it out because they see the importance of the task and the goal. Are you known as a person who is committed and devoted to the goal? If so, you will become an Extraordinary Influencer!

You are Made for Success!
Chris Widener

A Compelling 'Why' by Denis Waitley (excerpted from The Psychology of Motivation)

I have a suitcase for you. In that suitcase there is $1 million in cash. The suitcase is sitting in a building that is about an hour's drive from where you are now.

Here is the deal: All you have to do is get to this building in the next two hours. If you get there before the end of the two hours, I will hand you the suitcase, and you will be a million dollars richer.

There is one catch, however. If you are even one second late, our deal is off, and you will not get a dime. No exceptions! With that in mind, what time would you like to leave?

Most people would respond to that scenario by saying that they would leave right now. Wouldn't you?

So off you go. You jump into your car and start driving for the building. You are excited and are already starting to plan how you are going to spend your million dollars. Then, suddenly, the traffic comes to a complete stop. You turn on the radio and find that there has been a series of freak accidents between you and the building and there is no way to get there!

Now what would you do? Would you give up and go back home? Or would you get out of your car and walk, run, hire a helicopter, or find some other way of getting to the building on time?

Now let's suppose for a minute that you are driving to an appointment at your dentist's office. The traffic again comes to a stop. Amazingly, there have been freak accidents between you and your dentist's office. What would you do then? Probably give up, go home, and reschedule!

What is the difference between these two situations? It all comes down to why. If the why is big enough; the how is usually not a problem. This compelling why is connected to your personal objectives, mission statement, or magnificent obsessions. It is the basis of your motivational support beam. Truly motivated people are able to identify and tap into the power of a compelling why in everything they do.

Denis Waitley

As We Sow, So Shall We Harvest by Denis Waitley (excerpted from The Seeds of Greatness Treasury)

Our true rewards in life will depend on the quality and amount of contribution we make. From the Scriptures, to science, to psychology, to business, the documentation is the same. “As we sow, we reap.’ Life is an unfailing boomerang. What we throw out, will come back full circle.

The way we can build self-reliance is to recognize the number of alternative choices we have in a free society. And for every choice we make, there is a consequence or reward of that decision that we must acknowledge as our responsibility. God´s Law of Cause and Effect is forever the ruler.

During debriefing interviews, returning POW´s from the wars in which we have fought during the past century said that what they missed most of all was their freedom of choice. There are two primary choices in our lives: to accept conditions as they exist or to accept the responsibility for changing them.

To attain emotional security, each of us must learn to develop two critical capabilities: the ability to live with uncertainty, and the ability to delay immediate gratification in favor of long-range goals. Losers let life happen to them. Winners make it happen for themselves and others. Losers engage in pleasurable activities, with no purpose or result in mind. Losers try to escape from their fears and drudgery with activities that are tension- relieving. Winners are motivated by their desires toward activities that are goal-achieving.

A number of research studies during the past decade indicate that the happiest, most well-adjusted individuals are those who believe they have a strong measure of control over their lives. They choose more appropriate responses to what occurs and they stand up to inevitable changes and daily setbacks with less apprehension. They learn from their past mistakes, rather than reinforce or repeat them. They spend time taking action in the present, rather than fearing what might happen in the future.

To be self-reliant adults, we need to get some guidelines: Be different, if it means higher personal and professional standards.

Be different, if it means being more gracious and considerate to others.

Be different, if it means being cleaner, neater and better groomed than the group.

Be different, if it means putting more time and effort into all you do.

And be different, if it means taking the calculated risk. The greatest risk in life is to wait for and depend upon others for your own security. The greatest security is to plan and act, and take the risk that will ultimately ensure your personal freedom and independence.

Denis Waitley