My confessions that led to a massive breakthrough - Pt 2

A couple of weeks ago I shared some recent events that happened in my life that led me to the greatest breakthrough I have experienced.  What happened, and what did I do?

I realized that I had given my personal power and "WHY" to a relationship that was destroying me and my life.  The hardest part of this fact was accepting that I made that choice, I wasn't a victim, I was a willing participant.  If I was going to make changes and regain control of my life, I had to make some serious changes.  The good news is that you can regain your power as quickly as you can give it away!

So what steps did I take:

• Identify "WHY!"

This sounds like rhetoric, but it was essential for me to make changes.  I had to decide why I wanted to change, and it had to be more compelling than the status quo.  I have watched so many people just accept life as it came to them as if they had no control.  And, when we choose to live like this, we don't have control.  And, in essence we really don't have control because we have given it away.  Luckily, we can reclaim this power if we create a compelling why to base our decisions on.

• Identify all the NEGATIVES in your life.

This is the hardest step of all because some of these negative influences we like, are comforted by, and in some instances addicted to.  In this step, I took a hard look at every relationship in my life, every habit, every excuse, and how I did everything.  This was a brutally painful step for me because I had committed to complete HONESTY with myself. (BTW - This is the number one negative in many people's lives if they aren't getting what they want - LYING TO YOURSELF!!)  Most people stop here because of the pain, but I promise you it is worth fighting through the pain.  Here are some other examples:

• Laziness
• No purpose or goals
• Television (The average American watches more than a month of TV every year!!  Get rid of your TV, start a part time business, and work only a quarter of that time previously spent in front of the television...Would that make a difference?)
• Food
• Excuses
• Your own lies
• Facebook
• Texting
• Your phone
• Alcohol
• People who encourage you to stay where you are or support your BS!
• And, so on...

• Eliminate these NEGATIVES and REPLACE them with new positive habits.

This sounds easier than it really is.  This is where intention meets truth.  Are you committed to the changes you claim?  And, this is where you discover if your WHY is compelling or just platitudes.  I made drastic changes in my life, and it was very hard.  I ended relationships that had been a part of my life for years.  I completely changed my eating habits.  I had gone from a cheat meal (actually a regular meal) being a couple of glasses of wine, half a pizza, and a big bowl of Blue Bell Ice Cream to a cup of Kashi Go Lean Crunch with Chobani Mango Greek Yogurt and a cup of tea from Teavana.  Did it feel better, HELL YES, but I did miss the grease of the pizza and the sugar of the ice cream while my mind was made numb from the wine!  Would I go back, not in a million years.  Am I tempted, SOMETIMES!  I eliminated the television from my life as well.  Me and the boys still watch a good movie, but it is not the focus of our days anymore.  There are a number of other changes made, but I know that I couldn't have made these without having a COMPELLING WHY!

• Create your Top 6 Goals for the next twelve weeks and twelve months.

This is an important step.  Create goals that you can measure quickly and see results in the near future.  Life long goals are great, but when you are making a massive shift in life, you need to see results quickly to know that you are doing the right thing!  I have a complete goal setting program that you can use to transform your life in the next 90 days.  Email me if you want more details about this program.

• Create a trusted group of people and mentors.

You are not superman or wonder woman so create an accountability and mentoring group that will hold you to the standards you want to live.  This is a critical step to long term success.  Can you do it without this, yes, but it is hard.

These steps guided me to the biggest transformation in my life.  For me, I hit a spot in my life where I was on auto-pilot, going through the motions and accepting.  Luckily, Christina jolted me out of this mode, and then I took these steps to make my transformation.  I hope they can help you make the changes you want in your life, and for those of you already on your path may it serve as a reminder to what you are already doing.

I CHALLENGE YOU to make the next 90 Days the best 90 days of 2012!  I would be honored to personally mentor you in your transformation!  You can achieve a lot in 90 days especially when you begin to string several 90 days together.

To your success,

Jesus Balderas
"The Coach"

P.S. Message me if you would like to discover how I will mentor you through these steps over the next 90 days. Only the committed need to reply.

P.P.S. This is a critical point to note, even when you make all these changes, you will still have challenges and difficulties. The difference is that you are equipped to breakthrough them now!

Five top tips to starting a successful business - by Richard Branson

Here is an amazing post from Richard Branson on starting your own business.  If you already own a business, don't dismiss this article as it applies to opening a new income stream or division.  Enjoy!

1. Listen more than you talk

We have two ears and one mouth, using them in proportion is not a bad idea! To be a good leader you have to be a great listener. Brilliant ideas can spring from the most unlikely places, so you should always keep your ears open for some shrewd advice. This can mean following online comments as closely as board meeting notes, or asking the frontline staff for their opinions as often as the CEOs. Get out there, listen to people, draw people out and learn from them.

2. Keep it simple

You have to do something radically different to stand out in business. But nobody ever said different has to be complex. There are thousands of simple business solutions to problems out there, just waiting to be solved by the next big thing in business. Maintain a focus upon innovation, but don’t try to reinvent the wheel. A simple change for the better is far more effective than five complicated changes for the worse.

3. Take pride in your work

Last week I enjoyed my favorite night of the year, the Virgin Stars of the Year Awards, where we celebrated some of those people who have gone the extra mile for us around the Virgin world. With so many different companies, nationalities and personalities represented under one roof, it was interesting to see what qualities they all have in common. One was pride in their work, and in the company they represent. Remember your staff are your biggest brand advocates, and focusing on helping them take pride will shine through in how they treat your customers.

4. Have fun, success will follow

If you aren’t having fun, you are doing it wrong. If you feel like getting up in the morning to work on your business is a chore, then it's time to try something else. If you are having a good time, there is a far greater chance a positive, innovative atmosphere will be nurtured and your business will flourish. A smile and a joke can go a long way, so be quick to see the lighter side of life.

5. Rip it up and start again

If you are an entrepreneur and your first venture isn’t a success, welcome to the club! Every successful businessperson has experienced a few failures along the way – the important thing is how you learn from them. Don’t allow yourself to get disheartened by a setback or two, instead dust yourself off and work out what went wrong. Then you can find the positives, analyse where you can improve, rip it up and start again.

My Confessions that led to Massive Breakthrough - Pt 1

I vividly remember a scene in the second Matrix movie when the Frenchman was explaining - Choice and Consequence; or Cause and Effect.  This dialog has stuck with me ever since I watched the movie.  In this scene, he discusses choice, but we do not have the power to choose our consequence.  He discusses the true power is in "Why!"  What is your "Why?"

Once you understand your "Why," you can then choose your actions to support this.  The challenge in life is that most people do not understand his/her "Why."  Without this understanding, we are essentially powerless because we base our decisions on emotions, feelings and the influence of others in that moment.

This is also true in business. Why are you in business?  How do you select your clients?  (That is right, how do you select your clients?  Too many people just accept anyone who agrees to give them money even if they are not a good fit for you.)  What kind of client service do you give?  How do you become EXCEPTIONAL!  If you do not base your CHOICE in your WHY, then your choices are random, and far too often they are reactionary.

And, sometimes you give your WHY or purpose away to another person by letting them determine your WHY for you.  This is very dangerous!  I recently found myself in this situation, and I had convinced myself that I was in control.  The reality was that many of my decisions were based on the emotions, whims and decisions of another person.  I found myself unfulfilled, unhappy and stressed to the MAX.  For months, I found myself going through the motions, feeling sorry for myself, and wondering what else life could throw at me.  (This is for another discussion, but the Law of Attraction was strongly at work here.)

Luckily, I had a great friend, Christina, that reminded me that I had choice.  She reminded me that I had the power to choose what I thought about, what I focused on, how long I dwelt on something, how I reacted to something and who was a part of my life.  At first, she simply challenged me with questions like:

• Why do you choose to think that;
• Why did you let yourself feel that way;
• That's interesting, why did you react that way;

For weeks, we had been talking about Attraction, Choice, Respond versus Reaction, and Happiness.  One day, she asked me to discuss and coach her on a specific business idea.  The funny thing is that when we met, we decided to walk and talk, and the focus of our discussion became the Power to Choose.  And, this is when she asked me my most revealing question -

And, the most enlightening question was, so you have been frustrated about this all day, why?  And, what do you have to do to change the way you feel?  Christina asked me this question almost off the cuff, but it penetrated to my very core.

(Ouch...And, I was frustrated for most of one day because a client wanted her website to be EXCEPTIONAL, and she kept making adjustments to  the photos on her site!)  Now, go figure that, a client has listened to me about being exceptional, and I choose to get frustrated!  Oops!

I doubt she even realized the impact of the conversation.

I rushed home, and started to pull out old books and notes from seminars that I had attended over the past two decades.  I was like WOW!!  I really have given away my power to choose.  As soon as I decided to eliminate the toxic thoughts, influences and people in my life - a peace overcame me.  I was able to focus on my WHY, something I had forgotten as I was rushing to put out fires and please others.

This sent me on a massive EVALUATION of my business and my life.  If you can relate to this, you will definitely want to bookmark this blog and read next week's post as I share with you the specific steps I took to make a major breakthrough in my life, how I did it, and within a few short months changed the entire outlook of my business and life.

To your success,
Jesus Balderas
The Coach

P.S. I recently had a client who was working with a high profile business person who was causing chaos in my client's life.  He treated my client as if she owed him something, and he kept dangling carats of big business.  This was causing her great stress, and I shared my story and some strategies with her that I am going to share with you next week.  Once she dealt with this person and situation, she was instantly relieved and her business grew almost instantly.

Matthew Balderas versus Michael Phelps

I know with all the Olympic buzz, and the success the USA is having at these Games that you may think I have lost my proud parent mind.  Yes, I am extremely proud of Matthew and his swimming.  He has become a little fish this year that requires at least 3 daily trips to the pool, and every trip requires some racing with me or his older brothers.  And, let me tell you, Matthew can swim, but there is a difference between being good at something and becoming great at it.

Will Matthew break all of Michael Phelps records in 14 years - I don't know, but probably not?  Could he break all his records, possibly?

The point is this, every day I see talented people with great business ideas that do not cultivate their skills to become a champion.  A champion puts hours of training, studying, and work into honing their skills.  Yes, they have a natural talent, but often times they often work much harder than anyone else to get the most out of that talent.  

To me, this is the difference - they identify their talent, and then they work hard to get everything out of it!

Right now, Matthew just loves swimming, and whether he comes first or second in a race he has won the race in his mind!  Will he become a champion swimmer, only if he puts in the work.  But for now, Matthew is my swimming champion!!

Here are keys to becoming a Champion:

1. A Champion realizes there is a price to pay.

2. A Champion is ready and willing to make the sacrifice that is necessary.

3. A Champion has the skill to focus in the moment. 

4. A Champion accepts nothing less than excellence. 

5. A Champion realizes it’s not what happens but how you react to it that counts.

6. A Champion is intent on self-improvement and creates inner pressure to achieve the desired result. 

7. A Champion always has a game plan and thinks and works on their plan. 

What I learned from Richard Branson...

ARTICLE REPRINTED FROM ROBIN SHARMA'S ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER.


I hope you're great! Just finished an event with Richard Branson in Bucharest (a city known as the "Paris of The East") and wanted to share my takeaways with you to help you take your career and life to its next level of wow.

Richard was polite and larger than life. A pleasure to share time with. And a man who clearly adores all he does. I encourage you to read his autobiography "Losing My Virginity" as well as his book "Business Stripped Bare" if you haven't gone through them yet. Uber-inspiring. For people who want to become Remarkable Entrepreneurs - and express their absolute best.

Anyway, I'll get right into some of my observations as well as the ideas we discussed. Please don't underestimate the power of these simple ideas - superbly executed, they yield brilliant results.

1. Politeness Matters. As mentioned, Richard Branson was unfailingly polite. He mentioned to me that when he was a kid, if he criticized someone, his mother would make him stand in front of the mirror at home and say, "what you're seeing in others is really what you're seeing in yourself. So look in the mirror." This educated him on the key leadership habit of looking for - and then encouraging - the gifts and talents within other people.

2. Be Massively Independent. When Richard was just four years old, his mother stopped her car and instructed him to find his own way home, over many miles. When he was about 12, she told him to cycle 100 miles to Bournemouth alone, to visit a relative. He expressed to me that these childhood experiences were his mother's way of growing his self-reliance. And building the invincible inner core that has served him so well as an entrepreneur.

3. Screw It - Just Do It. What makes a great company (and great life) isn't so much the inspiring idea as the flawless execution around the big idea. As Edison once said: "Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration." Richard shared that much of his success came from his philosophy to disregard the naysayers and those telling him his dream was impossible and just get the dream done. (Please remember: the impossible is generally just the untried). This is a man with a giant bias towards action.

4. Lavish Praise on People. I know you know this: the bigger the dream, the more important the team. Having worked with many of the best entrepreneurs in the world, I've learned that every single one of them gets that you can't do it alone. Beautiful to have a brave vision. But the real key is finding the genius-level talent to get that vision delivered into reality. And if all you know how to surround yourself with is mediocre people, you're destined to experience mediocre results. Richard is brilliant at finding the right people that bring his targets of opportunity to life. And he confirmed that once they are on his team, "I lavish them with praise." Our takeaway: relentlessly celebrate+develop+inspire your people.

5. Be a Radical Innovator. When he was a young entrepreneur with nothing more than the little college newspaper THE STUDENT, he still showed a lust for disregarding all the rules. He challenged the status quo. And disrupted what was considered normal. An example: he somehow was able to get John Lennon to do an original piece of music for him. He then put the song on a special disc and packaged it into the newspaper, right next to the interview he'd done on the rock 'n roll legend. At Virgin Records, he recruited the Sex Pistols and reinvented a whole category of music. At Virgin Atlantic, he gave passengers massages on airplanes and dropped them home in limos. And with Virgin Galactic, he's taking people into space. Very cool. Fantastically bold.

At the Bucharest meeting, he told the 2500+ people in the concert hall that "sometime in your lifetime, every one of you will have visited other parts of the universe." And I believe it.

6. Build Your Brand. Richard Branson gets branding. He knows what he - and the Virgin name - stands for. Fun. Good Value. Strong customer service. And so at every possible opportunity, he evangelizes all it stands for. Oh, and he's also clearly a master of getting attention. From hot air balloon adventures that made global news to showing up at a press conference nearly naked to promote Virgin mobile, this Remarkable Entrepreneur gets the value of owning a share of our brain cells.

7. Find Your Necker Island. Get this: Branson paid roughly $300,000 for his beloved Necker Island. He and his then girlfriend Joan were visiting the Caribbean on a getaway. They fell in love with Necker - but it was about $4,000,000. But he wouldn't give up (let's never discount the power of a ridiculous amount of persistence around your most closely loved goals). A few months later, the owner needed cash. Branson made his deeply discounted offer. It has served as his retreat away from the world for many years. Here's the real point: in the world of so much noise and complexity, find your personal retreat (even if it's an aged wooded bench in a public garden) where you can withdraw to think+create+renew+rest.

8. Lucky Wins. We make luck. Enough said.

9. Don't Do It If It's Not Fun. Branson wears a smile pretty much all the time. He laughs naturally. And radiates happiness. Zero doubt: he loves his life - and all that's in it (George Clooney said he'd swap his life for Richard Branson's - much to the delight of Richard's wife). The lesson for us: life's just too short to be doing work that destroys your soul. This is the best time in the history of the world to become an entrepreneur. Find work you adore. And get busy changing with world with it.

10. With Gifts Come Responsibilities. OK, so Richard Branson's one of the richest people on the planet. But he gets that being good trumps shiny toys. He mentioned to me that, "with great wealth comes great responsibility." And so he's spending a lot of his days evangelizing Virgin Unite, his foundation that helps kids in need. Reminds me of what my amazing father taught me - using the words of the great poet Tagore - growing up: "Robin, when you were born, you cried while the world rejoiced. Son, live your life in such a way that when you die, the world cries while you rejoice."

So there you go. What the iconic Richard Branson shared with me on a sunny Wednesday in Bucharest. I hope the lessons also serve you well.

Robin

Creating Your Future – The Power Of Goals

To change your life from where you are today to something better you must first be able to “see” what sort of life you would like to have.


Once you can “see” the sort of life you want, your mind will lead you in the right direction to achieve it.  The most important thing is to trust this process.  Unless you believe in it, it won’t work for you.  Try it for just 21 days.  You’ll see it really works.


Here’s What To Do Now

Step #1:  Imagine that everything goes perfectly for you for the next one or two years. 

Now write a “picture” or create a “vision” of this ideal life as you see it in 12 months or two years time. (Write in the present tense, as if you were already living it.  

Step #2:  Re-write this picture of what your future life is like every morning and every night for 30 days or more. 

The longer you do it, the more you’ll imprint this “picture” in your mind.  As you are doing this, you’ll start to believe it is possible for you, and be closer to making it real. 

Step #3:  Do it.  Take Action Now. 

Act on your dreams, do the things you know are right for you.  Only confident, positive action can ultimately change your life for the better.


Here are a couple of important tips...


Tip #1:  Write in the present.  For example, say… I am, not I will be. 


Tip #2:  The four areas of your vision should include...

·         Your health.

·         Your relationships with other people and who you associate with.

·         Your finances and your practice.

·         The environment in which you live.

IMPORTANT:  Be as specific as you can be.  The more specific your vision, the better it will be.  For best results rewrite this vision two times a day for at least a month. (The longer the better).


Do It. It Works.

Get Rid of Time Killers

Time Killer #1:  Most employees are in a re-active rather than a proactive mode.

Studies show only 20% of time is spent on the important activities.  80% is spent on things that get very low or NO results.  If we reverse these we can immediately get a 4 times increase in productivity.  That’s right, a 400% increase!!

Time Killer #2:  Re-reading the same information again and again without taking action.

Average business person spends 6 weeks a year re-reading the same information without taking action. This adds up to three and a half years in your career spent on something that has little or NO effect on your results.

Time Killer #3:  The “Open Door” policy.

This “Have you got a minute?” mode is the worst way to run a practice.  If anyone can interrupt anyone else anytime they want to, then the entire practice runs in a re-active mode.

Time Killer #4:  Not prioritizing your “TO DO” list.

Studies show that people who make “to do” lists will most often do the least important (or easiest) things first. The important things often get moved until they become urgent and then get done in a mad rush.

Time Killer #5:  No daily planning.

Most people only schedule appointments - not tasks or projects.  This makes it hard to focus on the important (but not yet urgent) things.

Timer Killer #6:  No system for dealing with documents and projects. 

This often leads to a messy desk and/or drawers and files.

Timer Killer #7:  No discipline for useless information. 

Most people keep and file away information only to toss it out 6 months later.

Questions - Are the key to a successful life

I love this picture and quote.  It really does say it all.  Have you ever found yourself stuck, and you keep trying the same thing over and over again and it doesn't quite work.  That has happened to me often in my personal life and business.  Sometimes, it is important to stop, and ask yourself a new set of questions and use your imagination.  Don't get stuck thinking that life is like the ABC's because in life sometimes Z actually comes before A to get you to the next step.  I find that when I don't allow myself time to stop and breath, I do not tap into my imagination/creative self.  So take time every day to be still and think about your biggest opportunities and greatest challenges.  And, when you are doing this, keep asking yourself questions that can provide you with the solutions.  My greatest successes have come when I do this.  The solutions come more quickly.

Keys to asking quality questions:

1. Be solution focused rather than focus on the problem.

2. Consult your Mastermind Group with your Opportunity or Problem.

3. Research this issue.

4. And, ask yourself if by doing this, is it going to bring you closer to your goals or not. (If not, you may consider not doing it.)

To your success,

Jesus Balderas "The Coach"

The words we choose can determine our success...

A couple of weeks ago we discussed creating multiple streams of revenue. This is such an important concept and foundation of your business. It is critical for your success. If you haven't yet figured out how to add this to your business, please get together with your mastermind group and brainstorm ideas or call me and we will sit down to determine how to create multiple streams of income as well as passive income in your business.
Today, I want to share a powerful concept that I was studying last week. Often times the thing that holds us back the most is ourselves. We are often our greatest obstacle to success. It is so important to constantly be developing oneself as a person. Read and listen to the personal growth coaches, and that will directly impact your business. In the book, Cash in a Flash, by Robert Allen and Mark Victor Hansen they discuss the power of the words we speak to ourselves and out load. Do you use positive or negative words and language? The words you choose can enable or disable you. They can energize or weaken you. They can take you to great heights or keep you in dark valleys.

They shared an exercise that I have found to be very powerful. I remember we did this exercise with my soccer team when they were 11 years old. Every time one of the kids made a mistake and started to get upset at themselves another player or one of the coaches would say CANCEL. It was amazing the impact it made over the season. This exercise is very similar. I want you to really listen to what you are saying to yourself and how you are speaking. Every time you hear yourself thinking or speaking a negative thought say SWITCH. 

And, then replace it with a positive thought. I am not saying that bad things don't happen, but I am saying that there is positive and good things in almost everything.

Let me give you some examples of positive and negative words:

Happy	Sad
Strong	Weak
Optimistic	Pessimistic
Easy	Difficult
Beautiful	Ugly

As you say the words, how do they make you feel?

Finally, let me give you an example of the SWITCH exercise in practice.

a problem	a challenge
a job that I hate	a job that I don't love
he is a real jerk	he is not a nice person
I have so much credit card debt	I had too much fun using my credit cards
Now, it's time to pay the piper	Now I have to learn to be more financially savvy.
I'm stuck in a dead end job	I'm in a place where I don't have the freedom I'd like to have.

These are just a few examples of changing your language. This can have a real impact on your outlook, your business and your relationships. Do the exercise for one week, and I'd love to hear your experiences.

Listen to this powerful song by Nina Landis, Greatest Weapon:



Committed to increasing your profits!

The words we choose can determine our success...

Today, I want to share a powerful concept that I was studying last week. Often times the thing that holds us back the most is ourselves. We are often our greatest obstacle to success. It is so important to constantly be developing oneself as a person. Read and listen to the personal growth coaches, and that will directly impact your business. In the book, Cash in a Flash, by Robert Allen and Mark Victor Hansen they discuss the power of the words we speak to ourselves and out load. Do you use positive or negative words and language? The words you choose can enable or disable you. They can energize or weaken you. They can take you to great heights or keep you in dark valleys.

They shared an exercise that I have found to be very powerful. I remember we did this exercise with my soccer team when they were 11 years old. Every time one of the kids made a mistake and started to get upset at themselves another player or one of the coaches would say CANCEL. It was amazing the impact it made over the season. This exercise is very similar. I want you to really listen to what you are saying to yourself and how you are speaking. Every time you hear yourself thinking or speaking a negative thought say SWITCH. 

And, then replace it with a positive thought. I am not saying that bad things don't happen, but I am saying that there is positive and good things in almost everything.

Let me give you some examples of positive and negative words:

Happy	Sad
Strong	Weak
Optimistic	Pessimistic
Easy	Difficult
Beautiful	Ugly

As you say the words, how do they make you feel?
Finally, let me give you an example of the SWITCH exercise in practice.

a problem	a challenge
a job that I hate	a job that I don't love
he is a real jerk	he is not a nice person
I have so much credit card debt	I had too much fun using my credit cards
Now, it's time to pay the piper	Now I have to learn to be more financially savvy.
I'm stuck in a dead end job	I'm in a place where I don't have the freedom I'd like to have.

These are just a few examples of changing your language. This can have a real impact on your outlook, your business and your relationships. Do the exercise for one week, and I'd love to hear your experiences.

Committed to increasing your profits,

Jesus

Two Keys To Having The Life You Deserve

There are many keys to success in life, but I have found two which embody all keys. The first is that each of us must learn to love oneself. We have all heard the following - "Don't blow your own trumpet...Don't pat yourself on the back...and so on."

Humility is very important, but what is humility? to me humility is to confidently acknowledge one's being. We also must recognize that we are very special and blessed with unique talents. We have the power to think and create. This is an amazing gift. We are God's greatest creation so if we cannot love oneself then what can we love. Also, if one doesn't love oneself, then why should someone else. And, when you love yourself, you will then know how to love someone else completely and without conditions. So. pat yourself on the back. Remind yourself that you are very special.

The second key is to know your purpose. Without this, then one would live their entire life on accident. Because if you do not know which path you want to follow, then how is one ever going to get on it.

One's life purpose needs four things:

1. Passion - Our purpose in life should be one which drives us from bed in the morning with joy and happiness. One which will give us joy to face each and every day. You will know you are in your Passion when you are juiced going to be and you hop out of bed.

2. What you want to give - In life we must always give before we can receive. It is said if you want great wealth, then you must help enough others gain wealth (this applies to everything).

3. What you want to receive - You need to know what you want. If you are only giving then you are a martyr. So, what do you want: happiness, wealth, freedom, good health, love, strong family, etc.

4. Massive action - It won't happen by itself, we need to do it. It all starts with a thought, but it doesn't happen by a thought alone. We need to act and do whatever is necessary to achieve and live our purpose.

This area of achievement and success is something I have studied for twenty years, and it is amazing how the little things can make such a difference. Also the one thing I have learned is that the science of success is something that one will study for a life time. It is essential to always read or listen to books on this subject because you will learn something every time you do.

BBI has a great course on Goal Achievement and Time Management called Life Management Systems, and I encourage you to get it. For more details go here.

Until next time,

Jesus Balderas

Not getting the results you desire, this is going to help.

I'm going to take a stab in the dark and ask you what your greatest frustration is when it comes to creating wealth.

For me, it was feeling as though I was doing lots of activity to create wealth such as seminars, books, etc, etc, etc. But no results showing up in my life.

...And then someone shared with me a story. Imagine a tree, let's suppose that this tree represents a tree of life. On this tree there are fruits, in life the fruits are called our results.

So we look at our fruits (our results) and we don't like them.

There ain’t enough of them, they're too small or they don't taste good.

So what do we tend to do?

Most of us will put even more attention on the fruits (our results), but what is it that actually creates those particular fruits.

It's the seeds and the roots that create those fruits. It's what's under the ground that creates what's above the ground.

It's what is invisible that creates what is invisible.

So what does that mean?

It means that if you want to change the fruits, you'll first have to change the roots. If you want to change the visible, you must first change the invisible.

And, this is true with your business. In today’s economy, business owners want different results, but they are focusing on their results not their roots. Many keep doing the same thing that didn’t work before hoping it will change.

Why do we do that? Often times, it is because we simply don’t know another way to do it, maybe it’s out of desperation, and sometimes it is simply our routine.

Well, I want to give you a different path. I want to give you specific strategies that you can implement now to dramatically transform your business so that you can thrive in today’s economy and prosper during the recovery.

How am I going to do this? Tomorrow I am going to reveal all the details of my 6 week coaching program – Get Results and Profits Now! You definitely want to check this out because not only will it dramatically affect your bottomline, but I have made it very affordable for the select few that get to participate. There will only be 20 spots available because I am only running two groups of 10.

Check it out tomorrow. In the meantime, please accept this e-book as my gift to you – The Fundamentals of Marketing.

To your continued profits,

Jesus Balderas

The Coach

12 Secrets To Success

I am often asked what is the difference between successful people and those that do not experience success. There are many quotes and books on this subject. Some of my favorite thoughts are:

• Successful people are prepared to do the things that others aren't willing to do.
• Successful people set goals.
• Successful people focus on daily improvement (CANI - constant and never-ending improvement.)
• Successful people have faith, and so on.

This is a huge subject, but I thought I would share with you my thoughts in the form of a list of 12 keys. Enjoy, and may you find greater success in your life.

12 Secrets To Success

1. MWPs (Millionaires with Purpose) take risks and understand that high risk and massive education = low risk!
2. MWPs focus on ONE thing and do it well.
3. MWPs do not over estimate the short term or under-estimate the long term.
4. MWPs NEVER give up, they just change tact.
5. MWPs do the numbers then back themselves to the hilt.
6. MWPs surround themselves with like-minded people.
7. MWPs make decisions quickly and confidently once they have all the facts.
8. MWPs make everything urgent.
9. MWPs take time out to formulate their own thinking about critical issues relating to their life.
10. MWPs say "How can I?" instead of "I can't."
11. MWPs do whatever it takes to change their lives.
12. MWPs always take personal responsibility and never place blame. If one person can do it then they can do it.

Live with Passion,
Jesus Balderas "The Coach"