Can A 91 Year Old “DaVinci” Teach You To Draw?

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Every writer always has lots of pages that they don’t like, that they throw away. The same with every great artist. All you see is the fine works of artists. But you would be surprised how many sketches they throw away before they select that which they wish to exhibit. So really, art is the ability to learn how to delineate images of different kinds. And the only way to learn that is through practice.

Those are the words of Jacque Fresco, author, artist, inventor and visionary. And he’s going to be teaching you how to draw on a free live webcast on Monday, December 3rd.

I watched the video (below) and was amazed at the insights he had about art, talent, practice, and more. Even if you’re not interested in learning to draw, you will learn a lot from watching the 14-minute video.

You can sign up for the webcast here. When you get to the page, be sure to scroll down a few entries to check out the before and after drawings from the “world’s 2nd worst artist!”



And this is what Mark Joyner, the creator of Simpleology, has to say about this 91 year old “Superhuman.”

At 91, he works harder than anyone I’ve ever met, has a razor-sharp mind, and is still inventing, writing, and drawing every single day – just about non-stop…

While I’m busy designing systems that will move people along the path toward a brighter future, Jacque has spent more time actually designing what that future itself will look like.

“This is great,” you may think, “but what does this have to do with ‘The Simple Science of Getting What You Want?‘”

First, on a personal level Jacque exemplifies everything that we talk about in Simpleology 101 and the Simpleology print book.

If you’re younger than 91 and are using your age to prevent you from living your life fully, it’s now official: it’s time to knock that off.

Next, not only is Jacque a doer on a historic scale, he’s also a genius teacher.

For example, he has a unique method for teaching anyone how to draw within just a few short lessons.

So Many Contests, So Little Time

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Well it’s my birthday today and it feels a bit strange to be working. But since my gift to myself is the 4-day branding seminar with BrandU that begins tomorrow in LA, today is a get things done kind of a day. (I’ll be sure to post a photo of my new tattoo!) ;)

But I must say that, in addition to the “usual suspects” – mom, sis, etc. – I have been pleasantly surprised with a couple of hilarious ecards from totally unexpected sources, including my new blogging bud Jeannette at Law of Attraction Playground, as well as calls from a couple of equally unexpected friends. It’s brought a fun and exciting sense of newness and change to this somewhat odd birthday.

And while I’m on the subject of birthdays, let’s talk about gifts for a moment. As you know, the Law of Attraction Carnival contest is now officially over. I’m working my way through the list, connecting winners with contributors and rounding up addresses to send out the prizes that I’ve provided. So if you’re a winner, keep your eyes on your inbox or your mailbox!

And now that it’s over, there are a couple of amazing contests stepping in to fill the void! (I’m sure there are more, but these two are especially interesting to me).

First, Aaron Potts at Today is That Day has a great contest going to promote his newly redesigned Personal Development Partners site. Without a doubt I would be helping him promote PDP even without a contest. But the fact that he’s got a couple of ipods loaded up with some great personal development recordings definitely sweetens the pot!

So go check out Personal Development Partners and enter to win one of the great prizes.

I’ll definitely be reminding you about Aaron’s contest and PDP.

The next contest is a bit different but equally impressive. Over at David Airey’s Graphic Design blog there is a prize package worth over $4000! It’s truly impressive with a grand prize that includes a new design from David, custom wordpress theme from Nate Whitehill, a complete advertising plan from Maki at Dosh Dosh and more. Other prizes come from Randa Clay, Ben Yoskovitz, Easton Ellsworth and Andy Beard.

There are far too many to list. So you’ll want to go check it out for yourself!

And yes, this post does mean I’m entered in both of them! And if I were you I’d head over to Today is That Day and David Airey’s design blog right now!

Oh yeah, and I almost forgot, you still can win a complete Simpleology Package here.

[Update] Alex Shalman just let me know that he’s also giving away an ipod at his practical personal development blog. You can enter his personal development contest here.

And Wendy Piersall just post some info about a cool b5 Media contest for new businesses.

Mark Joyner Interview – Law of Attraction in Action

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Recently, I had the great pleasure of talking with Mark Joyner, the best-selling author of the books, The irresistible offer, The Great Formula, and Simpleology: The Simple Science of Getting What You Want. Mark is also the creator of the Simpleology suite of online courses and productivity tools, the 7-Day Business Turnaround and his brand new program, Word of Mouth Transformation.

Today’s post is part one of our wide-ranging conversation. Here is just some of what we explored in this first part of our conversation:

  • A very interesting concept called Utilitarian Model Flexibility.
  • An in-depth, no punches pulled look at Mark’s take on the Law of Attraction.
  • The importance of action in the Law of Attraction.
  • The interaction between inspiration, motivation, behavioral psychology and the power of feelings.
  • The role of values and morals in success.
  • The potential of technology to provide for everyone’s basic needs.
  • Self-interest as a tool for becoming a Freedom Agent.
  • And more!




The timing of this interview – being posted on the day Mark is launching his new Word of Mouth Transformation program – was unintentional, although probably not coincidental. In fact, Mark announced his new program several days after we spoke. But a few technical glitches caused a delay in posting this, and now, here it is coming out as he’s about to release this new program.

But, as you’ll hear, in this conversation there was very little conversation about marketing. This is a conversation you would have over dinner with friends. So if you’re a fan of Mark Joyner and want to get an inside look at how he thinks, and pick up some powerful success tips along the way, be sure to listen to this recording.

If you enjoy this conversation with Mark Joyner, here’s more to explore:

The Simpleology Resource Page
here at Evolving Times.

Mark’s Blog filled with his “Atomic Mind Bombs.

The Simpleology Blog.

The Mark Joyner Constructs. Most definitely worth checking out!

Simpleology 101 (It’s free and it’s life-changing!)

And Mark Joyner’s best-selling books:








What is The Single Most Powerful Force in Marketing?

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I just heard that Mark Joyner has something new up his sleeve. He’s been on a new product tear lately with the January release of the long-awaited Simpleology 103, the July release of his awesome new  7-Day Business Turnaround and now this new secret program.

And, he’s giving away this new program to 7-people! To be one of the 7 winners, just head over to his blog and leave a comment answering this question:

What is The Single Most Powerful Force in Marketing?

I’ve already left my answer. I won’t give it away here, but you’ll find it somewhere down around comment # 725!

And if you want a chance to win a complete Simpleology package that includes Simpleology 102, 103 and the 7-Day Business Turnaround, stay tuned. I’ll be posting the details on how you can win this package later today!

Also, keep your eyes open for my interview with Mark. We spoke for over an hour late last week, exploring a wide range of topics. I’ll be posting it as two (at least) podcasts. In the first one you’ll hear Mark share his thoughts on the Law of Attraction. It was very enlightening!

Party Update, New Prizes, Subscriber Bonus Package and More

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Wow. This celebration in honor of the Law of Attraction Carnival’s one-year anniversary is off to a great start. Thanks to all of you who have joined us here for this party. I’m amazed and honored by the quality of prizes that people continue to offer for the celebration. If you have not already seen the first round of prizes, go check out the official party announcement.

Right now I’d like to let you know about the new, incredible prizes that have come in since the start of the party.

The Secret Ring

The Secret Ring has donated a The Secret Ring offers a two day Attract Serenity Getaway at their Resort in Guerneville CA. This package includes: 1 private studio (occupancy two) and 2 pediSpas and it’s available October thru July. Package value: $386.00 (does not include gratuities)

I can’t think of a better way to attract serenity into your life. My wife is a bit upset that “employees of Evolving Times and their families are not eligible to win contest prizes!”

Please note that you will have to make your own travel arrangements.

If you win this prize, be sure to stop by and say hello on way out to Guerneville. This beautiful resort is just about 20-minutes from my home here in wine country!

Also, Debbie Murray, The Secret Ring founder and CEO will be doing a special interview. The topic will be, “Building extraordinary wealth starts in the mind – how to think and act like the richest man/women in the world.”

Intuition Medicine

And from Francesca McCartney, the founder and director of the Academy of Intuition Medicine and Energy Medicine University comes two copies of her Book and 8 CD audio series, Intuition Medicine: The Science of Energy.

I’m also very excited that I’ll be doing an interview with Francesca in which we’ll explore the interface between The Law of Attraction and Intuition. Watch for that interview after she returns from teaching The Practice of Medical Intuition at the Omega Institute in upstate New York on August 12 -17.

Make It Great

Phil Gerbyshak, the always great Make It Great guy, and another one of my Positive Blog Network buddies, has graciously donated two copies of his inspiring book, 10 Ways To Make It Great.

Make A Statement Bracelet

Barb Lattin, of Feels Like Magic, has donated one of her gorgeous, customized Make A Statement sterling silver cuff bracelets. I can’t think of a better way to be reminded of a positive intention!

Grand Prizes

And just to recap: The grand prizes are two incredible packages from Mark Joyner that include:

  • Simpleology 102: The Simple Science of Money
  • Simpleology 103: The Simple Science of Personal Energy
  • AND The 7-Day Business Turnaround program Mark’s brand new (and awesome program)!

Yes, you heard that right, in addition to the free Simpleology 101 (go sign up now!) two of you will get Simpleology 102, 103 AND the 7-Day Business Turnaround Program! Wow.

Each of these prize packages is worth $491!

Subscriber Bonus Package

I really want to make this celebration a WIN for everybody. So to accomplish that I am rounding up some great bonuses that you can get just for subscribing.

So far this is what I have for you when you subscribe to the Evolving Times feed or join my email list:

Mitch Meyerson is offering an amazing package for anyone looking for a full-featured ecommerce solution. Many people think The Easy Web Automation system is the best on the web. I use it!

Go check it out at the link above, but don’t sign up yet. There’s a super special offer worth over $550.00 included in the Subscriber Bonus Package.

Law of Attraction coach Andrea Conway of Successful Self Employment offers her e-report “Revealed: Three Master Keys to ‘The Secret’” (a $17.95 value) as your free gift. Discover new and empowering ways to use “The Secret” to benefit yourself, others, and the planet.

And I’m also including The Power Nap Session, a 10-minute brainwave entrainment audio session designed to give you a quick, deep rest to perk you back up and get you through the day at a high vibration.

So How Do You Win?

Great question. And with so many incredible prizes, there are a lot of ways to win!

There are three four ways for you to win one of these great prizes.

1. Link to Evolving Times. If you have a blog or website, link to Evolving Times during the month of August and you’ll automatically be entered to win both the weekly prizes and the grand prizes. (To be sure that you’re added to the list, I would encourage you to also send me an email or leave a comment since some incoming links seem to get lost in the shuffle over at Technorati. If you are linking from a website [non-blog] you must send me an email or leave a comment because Technorati does not track your links). Each week, I’ll pull some random winners from everyone who has linked in. (You only need to link in once to be eligible for all of the weekly prizes as well as the bigger prizes at the end of the month).

2. Subscribe to the Evolving Times Feed. Everyone who is an ET feed subscriber will be eligible to win prizes. (Every subscriber will also receive the bonus package listed above). Again, subscribers will be eligible to receive weekly prizes as well as the bigger prizes. Watch your feeds for your special instructions.

You can subscribe to the feed here.

3. Leave a comment or lots of them. You may have noticed that I reset the top commenters list in the sidebar. (I’ve also added the do-follow plugin, so every comment you leave from now on will be an active link back to your blog or website). Each week one of the top ten commenters listed in the sidebar will be chosen at random to win one of the weekly prizes. And at the end of August, the top three folks on that list will be bigger winners. So start commenting!

4. And in the spirit of inclusiveness – it was pointed out that not everyone knows what an RSS feed is much less how to subscribe – you can also enter the contest by joining my email list. Just fill out the simple form below, confirm your subscription and you’ll go directly to the Subscriber Bonus Package page in addition to being entered to win one of the other prizes.

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And, yes, if you haven’t already figured it out, doing more than one of these things DOES increase your chances of winning!

Thanks again to everyone who has donated prizes! And thanks to all of you who have already subscribed and/or linked in. And, of course, many thanks to everyone who is reading Evolving Times. Your presence here makes this all worthwhile!

Watch for the first winners to be announced on Thursday.

The Cash Injection Begins

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I’m on Day 3 of the 7-Day Business Turnaround program. Today I begin work on the Cash Injection for my business. The goal is to generate enough income in the next 4-days to cover two-months of operating expenses. This cash creates the “breathing room” needed to focus on the future growth of my business.

The biggest “aha” for me in today’s lesson has been recognizing that, in addition to my existing products and events, I have a huge amount of high-quality material that can be quickly turned into products.

Over the past 3-years I have recorded virtually all of my classes, teleclasses and group meetings. So I have, literally, hundreds of hours of recordings just sitting around waiting to be put to use!

Recordings from the early days, on microcassette, will need to be transcribed and turned into ebooks and articles. But for the past 2-years I’ve recorded my live events using a high-quality digital recorder. Those recordings could be edited and turned into downloadable and/or physical recordings. They can also be transcribed for article and ebook creation.

As a coach, I should not be surprised. But I’m still amazed at how a simple reframing through the catalyst of an outside perspective can point out what “should have” been obvious.

Now it’s back to the Day 3 lesson. And when I’m done with the lesson, there are some juicy sounding bonuses to explore!

Business Turnaround – Day 2

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Just finished the Day-2 lessons from Mark Joyner’s 7-Day Business Turnaround Program. Today is all about “stopping the bleeding.”

If your business expenses are out of control. If you’re drowning in debt. If you’re behind on payments, this is the day for you!

Fortunately, my business is not there. But, I’ve still found a bunch of fat to trim.

As I said yesterday, I immediately cut over $300 from my monthly expenses. With my work on today’s lessons, I’ll save a few more dollars, but there’s not really much left to cut.

And now I’m ready to move onto Day 3 – the start of the Cash Injection! It’s a good sign that the Day 3 lesson falls on Independence Day!

And, in case you’re thinking of signing up for the program, here’s a quick note from Mark:

Just a final reminder that all of this [the incredible bonus package] goes away midnight Eastern time tonight:

7-Day Business Turnaround Program

After that, the 7 Day kit will be available, but …

… The Chance to Get Live Coaching with Mark Will Be Gone

… Your Seat in the Coaching with Dr. Hudson Will Be Given
to Someone Else

And, it’s also very possible that we won’t offer it on a “trial” basis after this as well …

So, if you have a business and even a tiny desire to give it the new injection of life I *know* the “Kit” will give it, then you’ll need to move very quickly:

7-Day Business Turnaround Program

When the bonuses are gone they’re gone.

The 7-Day Business Turnaround Begins Today

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Begin Author’s Full Disclosure Notice:

I am an affiliate of Mark Joyners. Links to any of his programs in this, and other, posts on Evolving Times are affiliate links.

End Disclosure.

Last night, Mark Joyner’s 7-Day Business Turnaround Program went live. If you’re already a Simpleology member you probably noticed the new links to the Simpleology Intensives in the right column.

I’ve been waiting for this program ever since I heard that Mark had something new up his sleeve. Even before the launch I learned a valuable lesson about the importance of action. So you can bet that I was ready for this.

I signed up for the program last night within an hour of its launch so I’ll be getting the bonuses that Mark is giving to anyone who signs up within the first 48-hours. (I would have signed up without the bonuses, but don’t tell Mark that!)

Today, I have spent most of the day going through the Day 1 lessons, worksheets and videos. Day 1 is all about clarity: Getting clear about where your business is. No more “head in the sand” excuses when it comes to my business.

Here’s the bottom line: My expenses are too high and my income is too low.

Sound familiar?

Working with the program guidelines I immediately lopped $300 off of my monthly expenses (not bad for a couple hours work). And there are a few more items that I need to negotiate and/or dump.

The goal of the 7-Day Business Turnaround is to do a “cash injection” on your business so that, by the end of the day 7, your income is at least double your expenses.

That will be sweet!

Now that I’ve finished Day 1, I’m tempted to move on to Day 2. But I’m going to resist that temptation. Tomorrow is a new day and I’ll jump into the lessons refreshed and ready to go.

I’ll be posting more as I go. But, because I truly believe in this program, let me give you a quick pitch before I sign off:

Mark has gone a bit a crazy, I think. He’s letting people sign up and pay nothing for 7-days. That means you can go through the entire 7-day program and if you don’t like it (or even if you do, but don’t feel like paying him) you can just ask them to cancel your order and they won’t charge you a dime!

This is definitely a business model that is aligned with the Law of Attraction.

Will some people take advantage of it and go through the program, reap the benefits and then cancel their orders?

You bet.

But you know what? A lot more people, folks like you and me, will sign up for this program, go through the seven days, and gladly pay for the program at the end!

And we’ll be the ones that watch see our businesses turnaround and take off!

Oh, and one more thing: If you sign up by tomorrow, those bonuses I mentioned are incredible. Mark’s going to lead a weeklong coaching class, personally taking us through the program. And, he’s also created two other intensives based on his best-selling books, The Irresistible Offer and The Great Formula.

I am totally jazzed about the Irresistible Offer Intensive! And they’re both included if you sign up by tomorrow. After tomorrow they’ll be at least $97 each.

Yes, I know, I may not be completely unbiased. But, if your business is in need of a cash injection, if you’re in debt, or just getting by, or even if you’re business is profitable but not thriving, I truly believe that this program can turn it around for you.

Of course it’s all contingent upon your willingness to do the work. If you’re not willing to put in the time and effort to go through the lessons, worksheets and videos, don’t bother.

We’ll all see, but I believe that at the end of the 7-Day Business Turnaround program I’m going to look back and say, “I was where seven days ago?”

Look, you really have nothing to lose and everything to gain. If you don’t have the cash flow that you want in your business, go sign up now, check out the program and all the bonuses for the next 7-days and if you truly don’t believe that you have benefited from it, just tell them to cancel your order.

Sometimes Attraction Means You Just Gotta …

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Before I fill in that blank, let me recount a story that I was reminded of a few months ago in this post that highlighted Mark Joyner’s Surprising Thoughts on The Law of Attraction.You know the story …

A priest loses his house in a flood. He sits on the roof of his house waiting for “the lord” to come save him.

A friend comes by in a boat offering him a ride to safety and he says, “No thanks, the lord will save me.”

Then a National Guard rescue boat comes by … “No thanks, fellahs, the lord will provide.”

Then to his surprise the house sinks deeper and deeper …

And then the priest drowns.

Up in heaven he says to God, “Why didn’t you save me?”

God replies, “What are you talking about?!  I sent your friend. I sent the National Guard. What were you thinking saying ‘No?’”

The point is obvious, really.

We can attract all the opportunity we want in our life, but if we don’t act on that opportunity, guess what … It ain’t the universe’s fault – it’s our fault!

I got to taste a bit of this medicine last week when I realized that Actions really do Speak Louder Than Words.
Well even though I wasn’t chosen to be in Mark’s initial group of Space Monkeys for his 7 Day Business Turnaround Kit, I have had the opportunity to get a sneak peak at the program, and if the rest of it is as good as what I’ve seen (and I know it will be!) this program is not to be missed!

It sure looks like, with this program, Mark is going to make it virtually impossible for your business to fail.

This isn’t the Universe sending a little boat to bail out your business – you’re getting the whole dang Navy!

So, if you’re reading this post right now (which you are), remember that you attracted this post to yourself for a reason.

If you’re like me you could probably use a little help to turn your business into a profit-machine.  Well, that’s why you’re reading this post.

You’ve attracted the answer.

And like Joe Vitale says, “money loves speed,” so Mark has made this really easy for you to act fast.

He’s taken down virtually every barrier you can imagine (not even money is an issue – go check it out) and made it virtually impossible for you to fail.

Provided you take action!!!

You even get to spend 7 day with Mark coaching you (as a group of course) over the phone.

I seriously doubt that Mark will offer this kind of group coaching again. And if he does, you can bet that it won’t be free!

Now, about that sentence up above – Sometimes attraction means that you just gotta…

… Pay Attention.

The Universe is sending you a boat right now.  Will you get on?

I know I’m gonna be on it. And it would be great to have you there with me!

I’d really hate to see you go down with the house!

And if you act fast, there’s still a chance to be chosen to be in the next round of Space Monkeys and get the entire program, plus coaching from Mark for free. But you really do need to act fast.

Go check it out now!

Actions Speak Louder Than Words In Fiction And Life

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I’m not one of Mark Joyner’s “test-monkeys” for his new 7-day Business Turnaround program. I was disappointed (though not surprised, as you’ll see) when I saw the list. But I am also grateful for the important lesson I learned from this experience. It seems that sometimes not getting what you desire can lead to the discovering of something even more important.

Last week, after submitting my audition, I was reminded of a key creative writing lesson: “Show, don’t tell.” Most beginning writers, and many not so beginning writers, fall into the trap of “telling” their readers what’s happening rather than leading their readers into an experience by describing the key elements in the scene. In most cases, when a reader is “shown” what is happening, the impact is more powerful and memorable.

Compare the following two examples:

Example 1.

Johnny went to the convenience store to buy a drink. He was feeling exhausted as he walked to the soda case at the back of the store. He got a soda and walked to the checkout counter. The cashier rang him up. Johnny paid and went outside and took a big sip.

Example 2.

It was dusk by the time Johnny finished work and made it to the 7/11. With the light fading outside, the flickering of the fluorescent bulbs overhead was immediately apparent. Johnny walked the familiar path to the drink case in the back, the same path he took every day at this time. He reached out, resting his hand on the refrigerator handle, while deciding if this was a Mountain Dew or a Coke night. After a moment he realized that he was no longer looking at the drinks, but staring down at the floor, his whole body leaning against the refrigerator door.

Which one draws you in more?

All right, this is a bit of an extreme example. But you get the idea.

When you show readers what is happening you give them the opportunity to enter the scene. You open a door for them to step into the world you are creating. And, most important, you allow them to become the co-creator of that world with you.

A writer can never fill in all the details of the world he or she is creating. And that’s a good thing because it leaves space for the reader to enter into the process of creation. The reader gets to flesh out all the details that you, the writer, leave out.

This creative writing lesson can be applied to the Law of Attraction in life as well.

It is often said that the Universe is our co-creator. Well what if we used the metaphor of writing? It’s not a stretch to say that each of us is the author of our life and the Universe is our reader.

Every time we become aware of a desire we have the choice of showing or telling the Universe what it is that we want.

We “tell” our desires through visualization, setting intentions, stating affirmations, creating vision boards, etc.

We “show” our desires by taking the specific, focused, actions that will make them happen.

The speed with which desires manifest in our lives depends on the clarity of the desire and the intensity of the energy fueling that desire.

Telling tends to have a low emotional/vibrational intensity. Most of us are not yet able to generate and sustain a significant level of intensity through telling – visualizing, intending, etc.

Whereas taking consistent, focused physical action does tend to generate a significant amount of intensity.

The Universe is just like a reader: It wants to be brought into the scene of your desire. It wants to be brought into the act. And it wants to experience the emotional/vibrational intensity of action.

When the Universe is brought into the active, high intensity, creation of your desire, there really is no stopping it!

But when we get stuck at the level of telling there is rarely enough intensity to catalyze the manifestation of your desire.

This lesson was driven home in a powerful way last week.

When I heard that Mark Joyner was going to choose 7 people to work with, one-on-one for a pre-launch test of his new Business Turnaround program, I was totally jazzed. I really wanted to be chosen. So I “told” the Universe.

And then I sat around and twiddled my thumbs for two days waiting for the “inspiration” that would help me create the perfect audition.

Well the inspiration never came. That happens sometimes.

So, on Wednesday morning, the day the audition was due, having done nothing other than think about what I was going to write and say, I hiked up to a quiet spot in one of my favorite parks, and recorded a five-minute video using my digital camera. Then I hiked down, went to a café, filled out the application form and submitted it.

The instant that I pushed that submit button I knew I had screwed up!

Think about it. If you’re Mark Joyner, someone who can probably charge $1000/hour or more as a business consultant, and you invite people to audition to get 7-days of focused, one-on-one attention to rapidly grow their business, are you going to choose someone that throws together a quick video and dashes off some answers to the questions? Or, are you going to choose people who clearly have put some serious thought, time and effort into their audition?

Exactly!

Now take it a step further: Imagine that you’re the Universe. And you’ve got a library of more than 6-billion “books” to read even as they are in the process of being written. Are you going to be more interested in the books that are telling you what they want? Or are you going to pay more attention to the books that are showing you what they want?

Here’s the bottom line: If you really want something, show the Universe that you’re serious. Give the Universe the opportunity to become your co-creator.

The doorway to co-creation doesn’t open by telling. It only opens through showing, through action.

If you show the Universe that you’re going to create this desire, with or without its assistance, then the Universe really starts to pay attention. And that’s when things start to hum!

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