GoalBlog.com » faith http://www.goalguru.com/blog Goal Guru, Goal Blog, Goal Tips, Goal Setting, Goal Achieving, Time Management and Life Balance for Superachievers Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:16:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 en hourly 1 From Suicidal Drug Addict to Clean and Sober Super Achiever http://www.goalguru.com/blog/from-suicidal-drug-addict-to-clean-and-sober-model-citizen/ http://www.goalguru.com/blog/from-suicidal-drug-addict-to-clean-and-sober-model-citizen/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:50:55 +0000 Jill http://www.goalguru.com/blog/?p=184 Former drug addict, example of real life makeover

Former drug addict, example of real life makeover

Have you ever seen that tv show called Extreme Home Makeover, where they take a run down wreck of a house and transform it into a virtually unrecognizable, beautiful work of art?

I love that show and I always get emotional
because the first 25 years of my life resembled
the “before” (run down, falling apart) until I learned and applied some specific strategies to my life, and things are very different now. The tv show is great metaphor for what is possible in any area of your life when you have the right tools, support and strategies.

Below you will find my interview with a person who made a similar remarkable transformation in his own life.

His Before looked like this:

He lived in poverty, was a high school dropout, drug addict, Alcoholic and made more than one suicide attempt hoping to end his own life.

Until he managed to create a remarkable turnaround in his life and now…

His After looks like this:

He got and stayed clean and sober, became a counselor to others struggling with the same cycles he once battled, went on to college,
earned a 4.0 GPA and was honored in the National Deans List, lost 50 pounds in 3 months, and became financially successful despite his
earlier years of poverty. He has an amazing relationship with his wife and two daughters and lives a rather extraordinary life now.

Listen in as I interview Mike Kemski, creator of Banabu Life where he reveals EXACTLY what he did to transform the circumstances of his life “from worst to first” and how you can too!

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Live Your Dreams,

Jill

ps. please forward this to a friend if you know someone who would benefit from learning from this amazing, uplifting, real life turnaround example

]]> http://www.goalguru.com/blog/from-suicidal-drug-addict-to-clean-and-sober-model-citizen/feed/ The Law of Attraction: Keeping Your Options Open http://www.goalguru.com/blog/the-law-of-attraction-keeping-your-options-open/ http://www.goalguru.com/blog/the-law-of-attraction-keeping-your-options-open/#comments Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:18:33 +0000 Jill http://www.goalguru.com/blog/?p=139 Bonnie Brown: From Masseuse to Google Millionairebonnie brown

When we set out to pursue any Goal, clearly we need to choose a path for it’s attainment, create action plans and begin taking steps and do our part to move it forward.

There are some who believe that applying The Law of Attraction requires no action, however I have never met anyone who laid in bed all day and manifested anything.

At many points along your journey while you plan your work and work your plan, many opportunities you could not have planned or predicted will appear. One of the reasons I stress to “Begin with the End in Mind” and create a long term vision for your life is because looking ahead years and decades from now allows you to understand that there will be a multitude of ways you can achieve your big picture outcome. It also gives you flexibility to discover other ways to reach your desired destination.

Creating long term Goals gives you the freedom to change paths at any point along the way when the right opportunity presents itself.

In my childhood I dreamed of being wealthy, and designed a long term vision, having no idea how I could ever achieve this. When I graduated high school and worked as a firefighter while attending art school, I had no idea if I could parlay those skills into long term wealth, but I was always willing to follow my passions in the faith that the way would be made.

Because I trusted that if I continued to move forward and take daily action on my dreams, the how would evolve and I would be ready when the opportunities arose. And sure enough, the path that was formed was quite unexpected but because I kept my options open, when it appeared, I was ready and seized it.

Here’s another example of having a long term vision and keeping your options open to the fact that there are many roads that will lead you to it.

Hold onto your vision and welcome new paths for creating it.

Here’s an amazing example from Masseuse to Google Millionaire.

Live Your Dreams,

Jill

]]> http://www.goalguru.com/blog/the-law-of-attraction-keeping-your-options-open/feed/ Are You Unleashing the Infinite Power of Passion? http://www.goalguru.com/blog/are-you-unleashing-the-infinite-power-of-passion/ http://www.goalguru.com/blog/are-you-unleashing-the-infinite-power-of-passion/#comments Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:33:35 +0000 Jill http://www.goalguru.com/blog/?p=129 In my own personal experience and in coaching people from all over the world, there is one critical component that is a prerequisite to success in every major endeavor.

This one ingredient is so powerful, without it you are guaranteed to struggle.

This one single aspect is so key to your success, having it gives you the capacity to draw towards you all of the resources you need to achieve your most cherished Goals.

And by not having it, all the talent, money and connections don’t mean a thing.

No other skill can compensate for a lack of it.

So what is the critical factor I am referring to?

What one component is so monumental that it has the power to exponentially stack the odds in your favor?

Passion.

Yes, passion, as in a burning desire.

Passion is enough to compensate for almost any lack. Passion magnetizes all missing components towards you. Passion provides the optimism, the determination and the drive to carry you through the tough times while you’re developing the other necessary ingredients for your Goals to manifest.

Passion is contagious.

Passion is magnetic.

Passion attracts other passionate people to you.

Passion gives you courage.

Passion is the source of your own internal motivation.

One of the greatest secrets to success is to immerse yourself in the things, people and endeavors that you are passionate about… every single day.

Without passion, we perish.

The road to fulfillment begins with clarifying what you are passionate about and building your day to day life around it.

You are only living up to a fraction of your true potential if you are not engaged in your passions every single day in some way.

80% of Americans lack passion for what they do. Please don’t be one of them. You may currently work a job you don’t love but you can still pursue your passions outside of that while learning how to design a new destiny with your passions at the forefront.

Give yourself the gift of discovering what your passions are and then learn how to unleash them. My wish for you is that you experience the day to day joy that can only come from reveling in your passions.

Start today.

My friends Chris and Janet Attwood have created a remarkable manual for helping you identify and unleash your passions. It is called The Passion Test.

It’s already a #1 Amazon.com Best Seller.

http://www.goalguru.com/recommends/passion

The Passion Test has already transformed the lives of thousands of people throughout the world.

The one thing that all the most successful people in the world share in common is, they have followed their passions.

Oprah, Tiger Woods, Bill Gates… all they did was pursue their passion. They refused to settle for anything less.

“It changed the way I have lived the past year.”
-Jack Canfield, CoAuthor of Chicken Soup for the Soul

What would your life be like if you were fully living your passions?

Are you ready to find out? “The Passion Test - The Effortless Path to Discovering Your Destiny” is the road map to your passionate life.

http://www.goalguru.com/recommends/passion

Live Your Dreams,

Jill Koenig

Author, Coach, Motivational Speaker

http://www.GoalGuru.com

Jill Koenig, the “Goal Guru” is America’s Top Goal Strategist.
A best selling Author, Coach and Motivational Speaker, she is
an expert on the subjects of Goal Setting, Time Management and
Business Success. Her Goal in life is to help you UNLEASH your
untapped potential. Learn cutting edge Goal Strategies at
http://www.GoalGuru.com

Media Requests: Jill Koenig is a dynamic high energy tv and
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Quote for the day:
Dreams are renewable. No matter what our age or condition, there are still untapped possibilities within us and new beauty waiting to be born. -Dale Turner



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How to Unleash the Power of Vision and Realize Your Dreams
By Jill Koenig
Author, Coach, Motivational Speaker

I don’t know about you, but when I was a child in elementary school, I was taught that humans have five basic senses:
Sight, Hearing, Taste, Smell and Touch
As I grew as a spiritual being and observed myself and the world around me, I became aware that I had many senses beyond those five.
Senses such as Imagination, Intuition, Heart, Vision and many more.
First let me talk about the basic sense of Sight.
Sight is the ability to see a scene, situation, circumstance and the surroundings as they appear at hand before you in this present moment. Sight usually describes what you can see literally with your own two eyes.
In order to reach your Goals in life, and enjoy the journey, there is another sense you absolutely must empower…
That Sense is…
Vision
You see Sight only allows you to see the present as it “appears” and sometimes the way you perceive something is not the way it truly is or will be in the future.
This is vital to understand when you are faced with the inevitable challenges in life. When you make a mistake, an error in judgement, face a challenge, a problem or even experience misunderstandings with people in your life it is critical to empower your sense of Vision to look beyond the initial “appearance.”
Appearances can be deceiving.
Have you ever gone to look for something in the refrigerator and could not find it, but later someone else found it in plain sight? It was there all along. There are times in life when we are unable to see the forest for the trees. We get so caught up in something (usually negative) that we cannot see the obvious or take in the beauty that is right in front of our face. It’s there, but we will not allow ourselves to see it.
But the beauty is there. It always is.
Sometimes we’re flat out wrong, mistaken or the situation is being misunderstood. Sometimes we are not willing to take another look from a different perspective. Sometimes we’re overwhelmed by a challenge. But if all you do is focus on the appearance, the problem, or what you think you “see,” you will never work through it or get beyond it.
Your current capacity of your sense of Vision is tested and revealed most clearly when you are in the midst of a crisis.
The greater the challenge, the more you will need to tap into your sense of Vision.
Often what you see depends on your attitude, beliefs and life philosophy. And that can be improved upon over time if you work on yourself.
Here’s one empowering philosophy to help you establish a positive Vision:
The greater the challenge, the greater the opportunity.
I have seen amazing relationships torn apart by lack of Vision. I have seen people divorce, abandon businesses and quit on life in the face of a struggle that was only a temporary setback. I have seen people give up on their dreams because they could not see beyond the moment, or because they perceived something inaccurately in a moment of crisis or fear.
Vision is a choice that allows you view the challenge, or problem, as a gift, as an opportunity to learn and grow.
Vision is fueled gratitude. Vision tells you that the current situation is only temporary. Vision allows you to look within. Vision allows you to see your contribution to the situation. Vision allows you to look beyond the present. Vision allows you to experience positive emotions beyond the discomfort you currently feel. Vision allows you to create a positive outcome. Vision provides you opportunities to try new approaches to bring about the outcome you truly desire.
Most people who are struggling are caught up or stuck in tiny battles because they can only “see” what something “appears” to be at the moment. In war and in life, there are many battles. Sight only reveals the current battle at hand.
Vision allows you to comprehend that you do not need to win every little battle in order to win the war. Most people never get beyond the smaller battles. They get stuck there because they are only using their sense of Sight.
When one comes from a place of Sight, it is usually from reaction. You are reacting to a situation, often unconsciously. Usually from old conditioning. Often from fear and from limiting beliefs.
When you are experiencing Anger, Resentment, Blame, Fear and Anxiety, you are in a state of Sight. Those negative emotions can literally blind you from seeing the beauty right in front of you just like looking for that thing in the fridge.
When one comes from a place of Vision, it is from a place of proactive insightful balance, wisdom, love, compassion, responsibility and introspection.
When you are experiencing Love, Hope, Forgiveness, Responsibility, Optimism, Possibility, etc you are in a state of Vision.
Which is more fun to live in?
Which state is more resourceful? Which state allows you to attract more love and abundance? Which state gives you a feeling of more control? Which state brings more gratitude? Which state is more empowering?
Great problem solvers are able to tap into their sense of Vision. It has become a habit for them. Their happiness is not dependent on winning every battle. The understand that they need those battles to learn lessons that will serve them in the future. They understand that by harnessing their sense of Vision, they can positively affect the ultimate outcome they seek in the larger picture.
The way to Supercharge Vision is to blend it with positive emotions such as Faith, Hope, Love, Forgiveness and Optimism. Vision heals. Vision solves. Vision builds. Vision creates. Vision empowers. Vision unites. Vision blesses the one who utilizes it and everyone around you.
Vision shows you what is possible.
Vision is what enables a Michelangelo to transform a blank canvas into a masterpiece.
Vision is what enables a Walt Disney to keep on keeping on despite being turned down for financing by hundreds of banks when his pursuing his dream.
Vision is what enables an Elton John to see a piano keyboard and with his touch and create a beautiful song.
Vision is what enables a Steve Wynn to transform a sparse desert into a magical paradise.
So ask yourself, what problems have you been stuck in a limited state of Sight? What circumstance “appeared” hopeless that you can revisit with a new set of eyes?
How could you transform it by tapping into the Power of Vision?
Live Your Dreams,
Jill Koenig

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