Posted by Wealth Mindset Doctor – Dr. Paul Jenkins PhD from his Blog: M-Power – Harnessing the Power of the Mind

Earl Nightingale was perhaps one of the most influential and earliest of inspirational speakers.  In his recording, The Strangest Secret, Mr. Nightingale summarizes what has been taught and emphasized by teachers, philosophers, prophets, and sages throughout time, and that is:

“You become what you think about…”

This is the mental equivalent of the law of the harvest.  In a fertile piece of ground you can just as well plant corn or nightshade (a deadly poison) – the land doesn’t care.  In your mind you can plant seeds of optimism or pessimism – your mind doesn’t care.  Your mind, like the land, will return in great abundance whatever is planted.  Observe the harvest you are gathering, and consider very carefully what you plant!

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Viktor Frankl, in his book Man’s Search For Meaning, identified what he called the “last of human freedoms” which is the freedom to choose your attitude in any given set of circumstances.  Successful people everywhere understand this as they see the challenges in their life as opportunities – not as bringing opportunities, but as opportunities in and of themselves.  One of my coaches, Dan Sullivan, has applied this in an extraordinary way by saying that other people’s problems are our opportunities.  Finding ways to create value for others by helping them through their own hard times is a key to prosperity.  I’ve included today a copy of an article that Dan wrote about this – hope you find it helpful.  You can find it as a link on the blogsite

M Power By Dr. Paul
Don’t just survive, Thrive!

P.S.  I’m really excited about Live On Purpose Radio this week – I will be interviewing Frank W. Abagnale.  Some of you will recognize that name from the movie, “Catch Me If You Can” with Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks.  I’ve already posted a recording of Frank telling his story – the interview with me will be posted later this week.  You will love this story, and the surprise ending that pulls it all back to principle and family.  Please share this with your friends!

The way people feel about you is most closely associated with the way they feel about themselves when they are with you.  Dr. Ann Demarais explains in her book, “First Impressions” that we can have a powerful impact on others through giving them any of four powerful social gifts:

1.Appreciation – showing and expressing gratitude for whatever that person brings to our life.

2.Connection – finding ways that you connect or intersect with that other person in your interests or experience.

3.Elevation – everyone likes to feel good; your cheerfulness, smile, or positivity will be well received by others.

4.Enlightenment – find a way to share new knowledge or information with others.

Your challenge today:  Pick one of these social gifts and try it out with three people in your world today.  Let me know how it works!  Share your thoughts on the main blog so others can benefit as well!

Posted by Dr. Paul Jenkins PhD, ‘Wealth Mindset Doctor’

Often when we are right in the middle of a difficult situation, it is tempting to look at our results as a disaster.  “I’ve failed!” we might lament, feeling completely certain that life’s test has defeated us. 

A few days ago I was meeting with a client who expressed something like this and his embarrassment at being in the kind of situation that he was.  I responded to him that from my perspective he was describing not a failure, but the MIDDLE part of a very inspiring story.  Think about how some of the stories that inspire you the most have some very difficult stuff in the MIDDLE.  Everything is OK in the end – if it is not OK, it is not the end!  Keep working on your story – you’re not done yet.

I tend to agree with Dr. Paul on this and it describes how I have felt during tough times while in the middle of a project that is having problems or in so many other situations that pose obstacles.  Ever since Paul personally shared this insight with me, I have tried to remember it when I am experiencing difficulties and say to myself, “You aren’t at the end of this thing yet, but only in the middle.” This tidbit gives me strength to tackle the project or business with a renewed attitude.

To get some more goodies from Dr. Paul, visit his ‘Mind’ Power Blog at: http://drpaulsmpower.wordpress.com/

Dr. Paul also has weekly podcasts that are also worth subscribing to at Live On Purpose Radio. http://www.liveonpurposeradio.com

Dr. Paul Jenkins PhD, ‘Wealth Mindset Doctor’

‘Live On Purpose Radio’ Weekly Pod Cast

In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul welcomes Constitutional Law expert Ruel Haymond to discuss current events through the lens of world history. This topic is extremely thought provoking and controversial, and the pod cast is well worth listening to. Ruel is a PhD candidate and teacher of Constitutional Law at George Wythe University. With the upcoming Elections, Ruel Haymond and Dr. Paul will engage in an intriguing political discussion related to the proper role of government. 

Download the pod cast at: http://www.liveonpurposeradio.com/radio/2008/10/09/self-family-government-in-that-order/

Posted by Dr. Paul Jenkins PhD – ‘Wealth Mindset Doctor’

Last week I took my son out to the West Desert in Utah looking for bugs for his 9th grade biology assignment to make a collection.  While we were driving along this dirt road, we saw something moving and stopped the car.  It turned out to be a tarantula, which we excitedly collected and returned as a live specimen to his biology teacher.  I thought to myself – that thing is a GIANT.  Well, that is only true compared to other, smaller spiders.  Compared to me, that spider is pretty small.  As you face the giants in your life, whether it be a large debt, a challenging relationship, or a daunting health condition; remember that it is only “giant” compared to something else – usually compared to what you have experienced before or compared to what you think you can handle.  Keep the perspective that giants are all relative, and work on finding something in your life that is bigger than your giant – like your God, your vision, or your purpose.

For more ‘wealth mindset’ content from Dr. Paul, visit his ‘M Power Blog’ at:

http://drpaulsmpower.wordpress.com/

“I learned that the only way you are going to get anywhere in life is to work hard at it. Whether you’re a musician, a writer, an athlete or a businessman, there is no getting around it. If you do, you’ll win. If you don’t you won’t.”

- Bruce Jenner

Don’t be afraid to do what it takes.

Posted by Dr. Paul Jenkins PhD ‘Wealth Mindset Doctor’ Project Liberty

For this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul interviews Eric Malachowski, who has an interest in and considerable experience with gold and silver. The diluting of paper money is discussed, with the solution being a return to real value, both in our money and in our focus. Finding the ways that you can personally add real value to others is the foundation of establishing a firm economic future.

The interview can be heard here at Live Purpose Radio