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“If you’re totally satisfied with your life, don’t bother to read this. However, if you wish to be more than you are…if you wish to be great at what you do, this could change your thinking…thus, your life!”

Steve Siebold is a “world class” guy who has written a “world class” book about how to turn mediocrity into greatness. Here’s what he had to say:

“Starting in 1984, I spent every free moment conducting interviews with champions, reading their books and studying everything I could get my hands on about the psychology of peak performance. My friends said I was obsessed. They were right. This book is the result of my 20-year obsession.”

Steve is an internationally recognized expert in the field of peak performance and mental toughness. He’s spoken to many Fortune 500 companies and other companies around the world. Also, he was recently on the Larry King show and the Today Show sharing what he has learned in his search for the keys to greatness.

Today, I’d like to share Steve’s introduction for a terrific new book from Simple Truths: Secrets of the World Class…Turning Mediocrity into Greatness. Enjoy!

Introduction from:
Secrets of the World Class,
by Steve Siebold

I have had the privilege of competing against, coaching, being coached by and observing world-class performers since I was six years old. As a junior tennis player competing throughout the United States from ages 7 – 18, I became fascinated with what it takes to become a champion. My dream was to be ranked among the Top 10 players in the world, but I fell short. At my best, I hovered around the Top 500 in the world, and that’s as high as I could seem to reach. Deep down, I knew I had the talent to make my dream a reality, and I knew the missing link was mental. After I hung up my racquet for the last time, I became obsessed with uncovering the mental toughness secrets of champions.

Starting in 1984, I spent every free moment conducting interviews with champions, reading their books and studying everything I could get my hands on about the psychology of peak performance. My friends said I was obsessed. They were right. This book is the result of my 20-year obsession.

When I started to implement the ideas in this book, my whole life changed. It wasn’t overnight, but sometimes it seemed like it. There’s no magic here, just practical thought processes, habits and philosophies drawn from the greatest performers in the world.

This book contains no theories. Every secret comes straight from the street of experience, either my own or that of our clients. This book is loaded with ideas you can implement immediately. Some will be familiar and some new. All of them have the power to catapult your results, no matter how high you’re flying. It’s been said that speakers and writers espouse wisdom on the very topic they need most. Now that you know my story, you know this is true for me. After 20 years of studying and teaching mental toughness to people throughout the United States, Canada and 10 other countries, I can honestly tell you that many times I still think like a complete amateur, operating out of the same middle-class consciousness that I ridicule in this book. After all these years, my mental toughness growth is still a work in progress. The good news is that mental toughness is a skill that can be learned, and the tougher you get, the bigger you’ll dream and the more fun you’ll have.

As I said in the beginning…anyone wishing to improve their life, advance their career or change their thinking, will love this book.

Just  just click here for more information or to look inside the book.

All the Best,

Secrets of the World Class

“The brick walls are not there to keep us out; the brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something.”
~Randy Pausch

Randy Pausch was 47 years old when he died from pancreatic cancer. He was, as the Independent of London put it, “the dying man who taught America how to live.” His book, The Last Lecture, is an international best-seller and it offers many wonderful lessons about life.

Randy Pausch’s “last lecture” was delivered in September 2007, at Carnegie Mellon University, where he taught computer science. The lecture began with him standing before a screen beaming down chilling CT images of tumors in his liver, under the title…The Elephant in the Room. He then said to a stunned audience, “I have about 6 months to live.” He said, “I’m really in good shape, probably better shape than most of you,” … dropping to the floor to do push-ups.

He went on to say, “I’m dying and I’m having fun, and I’m going to keep having fun every day I have left.” He talked about his childhood dreams and what they had taught him about life. He said, “If you live your life the right way, the karma will take care of itself…your dreams will come to you.”

Randy Pausch really was a dying man who has taught America how to live.

He died on July 25, 2008, but his wisdom, his passion, and his attitude are lasting sources of inspiration for all of us.

I love stories that can engage our hearts and our souls! This is one of many that I share in Charging the Human Battery…50 Ways to Motivate Yourself. My goal with this little book is to create many “a-ha moments” that can inspire, encourage and motivate you when you need it most!

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All the Best,

Charging the Human Battery

The amazing beauty of nature provides many inspirational moments and small blessings to
treasure. The 3 minute movie, Nature is the Art of God, will bring the beauty of nature
alive with its award-winning photography, music, inspiring quotes and bible verses. It
is sure to bring warmth and gratefulness to your heart for the grandeur of nature.

Share this movie today and those who receive it will be so appreciative!

Blessings,

Some people might consider me an “old dog.” After all, I’ve been an entrepreneur for more than 30 years, but you better believe that I’m always looking to learn “new tricks!” My goal is to never stop growing and to always keep my mind open to fresh solutions.

One solution we’re all looking for these days is a way to accomplish more in our limited time. Author Amy Jones takes us back to the basics in Twice as Much in Half the Time- Secrets to Simplifying Your Life. It’s loaded with nuggets that will make a positive difference in your life.

Here’s an excerpt. Enjoy!

Excerpt from: Twice as Much in Half the Time,
by Amy Jones

What does it mean to manage your time (and life) better? Simply put, it means to live your life in such a way that you are able to accomplish more, so that at the end of each day you can realize measurable results and enjoy a sense of fulfillment. This often involves learning to do things differently so that the outcomes are more efficient and effective (and even less time-consuming) than before. After reading from countless resources and speaking to over half a million people on the subject of time management, I have come up with a simple truth. Learning to manage your life and your time isn’t rocket science. Anyone can do it! In fact, it is often the simple things you can do that will make profound differences. Sometimes you even have to go backward in order to go forward; so let’s go back-to-basics with this example.

First, grab a pencil and paper. Think back to the time you started school, all the way back to kindergarten. One of the first things you learned was how to identify shapes. Next you learned to draw them. On that sheet of paper I want you to do something very simple. Draw one triangle. That was simple, wasn’t it? Now, draw as many triangles as you can in twenty seconds. Stop. Count how many you were able to draw. Write down that number. Do you think there might be another way to complete this activity and draw more in less time?

Start at one side of the paper and draw connected W’s all the way across the page. Now put a line across the top and the bottom. See how many you can draw in twenty seconds using this method. Wow, that creates a lot of triangles! In only a few seconds you have learned to do this activity more efficiently and effectively in a much shorter amount of time. A seemingly insignificant change can make a significant difference in what can be accomplished in a given amount of time. In fact, you most likely made up to four or five times as many triangles the second time around.

What if you could do four or five times your sales volume by making a simple change? Or what if you could get four or five times as much done each day by making a simple change? Would that work for you?

If so, always be on the lookout for “new” ways to do “old” things, and keep your mind open to using alternative methods and plans of action. This book is filled with simple things that can make a profound difference. Are you ready to learn some new ways to manage your life and your time even better?

Then let’s get started!

Today, we are pleased to offer Twice as Much in Half the Time for only $10.00. Our regular price for this beautiful book is $15.95…a 37% savings. To learn more about Do Twice as Much in Half the Time or to look inside the book, just click here
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Note: Offer expires 11:59pm CST on 2/22/10

All the Best,

Twice As Much In Half The Time

Laughter is the best medicine for a long and happy life.  He who laughs-lasts! 
                                  Wilfred A. Peterson
Laughter is one of the simple joys of life! Take a few minutes to enjoy the movie,
Laughter is an Instant Vacation! You will laugh, chuckle and take a little stress out of
your life!

Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as
bacon.
Doug Larson

There are great quotes, many of which I love. Then there is what I’ll call timeless wisdom…great thoughts from great leaders who, throughout the ages, have inspired us, encouraged us, and of course, led us to do the right thing.

That’s what this wonderful 3 minute movie is all about…timeless wisdom. So just sit back, turn up your speakers and enjoy!

If you’re inspired, don’t forget to forward this email to a friend. They’ll thank you!

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To Life,

Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia.
Acts 16:6

A missed flight connection puts you in a seat next to someone bearing a heavy load in life.

A wrong turn takes you by an outreach center you had never heard of.

A waitress opens up and shares some difficulties she is experiencing.

A conflict with a neighbor becomes the open door for a new relationship.

Ask God to lead you, and He just might put you in the right place at the right time to accomplish something for Him. You never know what seemingly mundane occurrence can be an opportunity to serve Him.

Click here  for a fresh dose of inspiration to find and fulfill God’s purpose for you, and pass this note along to a friend who might need a little encouragement today.

The teacher of teachers gives His guidance noiselessly. I have never heard Him speak, and yet I know that He is within me.
Therese of Lisieux

What’s holding you back from living a second mile life today?

Be Inspired and Inspire others,
Troy Johnson

So many times it’s not what you say, but how you say it that turns the switch from “off” to “on”.

This 3 minute movie and the message turned the switch “on” for the New Orleans Saints at the beginning of their season. The rest, as you probably know, is history! They are headed to the Super Bowl for the first time in their 43 year history.

The Simple Truth’s title, Finish Strong, by author Dan Green, is making national news
this week! What happened?

In the spring of 2009, the Finish Strong book, bracelet and movie were adopted by Drew
Brees and the New Orleans Saints, as their battle cry. Their goal, after 41 long years,
was to make it to the Super Bowl. And guess what…it happened! Read an excerpt from the
book or watch the inspiring 3 minute Finish Strong movie by clicking here.

Use the content above to share the Finish Strong attitude and
start your Gold Medal February strong!

Kind regards,