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This week I wanted to share a thought with you about the impact of both negative and positive thinking on our physical well-being.
Did you realise negative thoughts actually impact our physical health in a negative way, and positive thoughts impact our physical health in a positive way?
Both my parents were in Medicine and they used to (in fact still do) say; “A merry heart is good medicine”, and based on that statement, I wanted to share the following fun experiment with you, but you’ll need a partner to help, so why not print this off and go and get someone and follow the instructions below:
1) Close your eyes and think for a moment of a time where you felt really down. You doubted your ability to accomplish that next step in your career move; your boss had put you down. You didn’t think you were worth anything…
The next step requires a partner!
2) Now raise your arms to your sides as if imitating an aeroplane!
3) Ask your partner to try to push your arms down to your side again.
What happens?
4) Now shut your eyes again and imagine a time when you could conquer the world! Anything was possible! That next career move, no problem!
5) Raise your arms in the air again to the side.
6) Get your partner to push your arms down.
What happens…?
See the power of positive thinking in your mind!
This demonstrates the truth of the adage: “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right.” (Henry Ford).
I tried this at a get together with my friends the other evening and the results were amazing!
When I had negative mental thoughts I was physically weaker and my arms were easily pushed down by my friend Jackie, but when I had positive mental thoughts I was physically stronger and Jackie had to struggle to get my arms down. Our other friends watching just laughed and thought we’d planned it or were making it up, but we weren’t. How I was thinking mentally, really affected my physical strength at the same time. So why don’t you try the experiment and let us know your results?
You see, whether it’s a new business, a new skill, a new direction, you have the power within you to make a success of whatever you do by thinking positively, or to let yourself down by thinking negatively, so think positively!
I’m not saying you can think something and it happens, but there’s a principle here. If you allow something to become big in your mind, if you let it consume you, you are giving it permission to happen, so be careful what thoughts you dwell on. Don’t listen to negative thoughts or comments made about you!
You have the power within you to succeed at whatever you turn your mind to, if you tell yourself you can, you will be able to do it!
We’re all on a journey, and it’s good to inspire one another on that journey, because let’s face it, we all get knocks and set backs.
So as you consider your options around which path to take on your online business journey, we’d like to share another inspiring online business start up story with you, that of Tony & Ness Hales from here in the UK.
Despite their world falling apart after a work related injury for Tony, the sole family bread winner, the Hales stepped out of their comfort zone and put their minds to learning new skills so that they could start their own online business from home.
Please do take 4 minutes to watch their inspiring success story here:
You know, one of the questions we get asked so often is “If I join SFM do I have to sell SFM products?” and the answer is “No.”
While the SFM products and services can be marketed by members who receive up to 40% commissions on certain sales, and that’s great if you’re starting out without your own product, many members take advantage of the education and mentoring purely for their own product lines, or, like the Hales, they’ve taken advantage of the SFM ImportXperts training and now have their own branded product lines which they manage through an agent linked to the product manufacturer.
Note – the ImportXperts team are heading off to the Hong Kong Canton Fair 18-22 Oct and there are only 2 places left. This trip will give you the opportunity to put the foundations in place to build a successful eCommerce business, saving you both money and time in comparison to trying to do it virtually. If you’d like more information about this specific trip, then drop John an email at john@importxperts.com
So please do check out Tony & Ness’s story, and if you’re still undecided about the SFM system, then why not set up your own FREE TRIAL account by clicking here.
You’ll be able to explore the system for 30 days, have a FREE 1-2-1 with a system consultant over the phone at a time convenient to yourself, and if during those 30 days you feel it’s not for you, then you can cancel at any time without any additional cost to yourself.
Last week we looked at why on a personal and business level it’s important to not only map out and prioritise our values, but also to live them out. Because the danger is, if we don’t check in with our values, and we just let the ups and downs of life happen to us, we may find ourselves off course with our true purpose.
Anyway, as I was having breakfast with my daughters one morning this week I heard over the radio the musician Joel Vaughn share the story behind his song ‘One In A Million’ which came about from a conversation he himself had with his 5yr old daughter one morning.
His story emphasises the importance of value and purpose in our lives.
I found a snippet of it on youtube which I’d like to share with you:
The point is, young or old, we all have true value and a purpose in this world.
“You don’t have to live without a purpose Without a cause … and feeling flawed There’s so much more beneath the surface In every heart … a work of art
You’re made, for more Than you could ever know Don’t you, let go!
You’re one in a million And you gotta know it’s true (and you gotta know it’s true) No one else within the universe Could ever be just like you (could ever be just like you)”
(Joel Vaughn – One In A Million)
Firstly, What are your core values, and secondly, do you really live by them?
OK, that’s two questions, not one, and don’t worry, you don’t have to tell me the answer, but I just want to encourage you to think about your values.
You see our global society in 2018 is probably the most transient ever. Stability certainly cannot be found in a career, the idea of a ‘job for life’ really is just an idea, and even ‘morally’ founded establishments are exposed for fraud and abuse of trust, so can we even lean on an establishment?
As we look around, we find ourselves moved from pillar to post, what was a sure thing yesterday isn’t around today, and a myriad of opinions abound as to the solution.
So my question is, in this sea of uncertainty, have you taken the time to understand what your core values are, and set a plan of action in place to live by them?
Here’s just 4 reasons why I believe we should not only map out and prioritise our values, but live them out in this world:
1. Our values help steer a course in this world of uncertainty.
Someone’s values are guiding you in this world. Make sure they are yours.
2. Our values will repel those who reject our values.
It’s a relief to know we’re not meant to ‘hit it off’ with everyone. There are some personal and business relationships we should move on from.
3. Our values will attract those people who embrace our values.
If we don’t articulate our values through word and deed, we will miss out on personal and business relationships with those who want to share our values on life’s journey.
4. Our core values shouldn’t remain hidden in our core, but should be our external brand.
On a personal and business level, the exhibition of our values will be the foundation of our conversation to build trust and add our unique value to the world.
Note: Digi Life Enabled is itself a sub-set of the Stephen & Ruthbrand:
The danger
The danger is, if we don’t check in with your values, and we just let the ups and downs of life happen to us, we may find ourselves off course with our true purpose, and a victim of the temporary winds of circumstance.
So, time spent mapping out and prioritising your values is time well spent, just as time spent looking at a map / GPS on a journey is time well spent if you’re serious about your destination.
This enables you to get from a place of ‘out of balance’ to an awareness of those areas that are out of balance with your values so you can create the space for your core values to shine and make a difference in this world.
One of the appeals to us of The Six Figure Mentors (SFM) and Digital Experts Academy (DEA) was their professional branding process. Before we went through the process we naively thought branding was just a ‘logo’ you could buy. However, we came to learn from those who are successful in online business that the true winning factor to branding is about coming from a place of genuine integrity that flows seamlessly through your entire business.
It was through this process we came to appreciate that understanding your mission, your personal values, your vision, is imperative to growing a successful and congruent brand.
To understand the science behind a successful business, family, and message to the world, the DEA’s Platinum Brand Incubator offer you the unique opportunity to work with their in-house “Why discovery” mentor. This is the path to fully appreciating what inspires you, what motivates you, giving you the opportunity to move forward in your journey with confidence and authenticity.
These principles can be applied to your existing business, or a new start up business.
So, if you are an existing business owner, or are someone looking for mentorship in starting your own online business which is congruent with your core values, then you can register for our FREE 7 Day Video series here. The series introduces you to the fundamentals to starting a profitable online business from scratch.
Remember, it won’t cost you anything for the free trial, and you can cancel at any time at no additional cost to yourself. Simply register here.
Then you can judge for yourself what the program has to offer, and schedule a free consultation with one of the System Consultants, who will be happy to explain the opportunities in detail and answer any specific questions you may have.
Finally, in the uncertain days ahead, may you make it a habit to bury your fears and not your values.
