Living Out Your Dreams Past Edition Internet Newsletter of The Center for Balanced Living [Living Out Your Dreams] December 2004 Is "Earning A Living" Stopping You?       Living Out Your Dreams The Internet Newsletter of the Center for Balanced Living In this edition: Is "Earning a Living" Stopping You? If Ray could achieve his dreams in the dark, why do so many people have a hard time in the light? Where's Stacey? Holiday gift - volume discount     Is "Earning a Living" Stopping You? Remember thinking you would really love to do that certain something you want to do and then all the reasons why you can't do it right now came rushing up to squash that dream and you thought, "I'll do it when I have more money" or "I'll do it when the kids graduate college" or "I'll do it when I retire". Sound familiar? The truth is there is no perfect time to live out your wildest dreams. If you wait until everything lines up you may be waiting forever. It is when you actually commit to something, that things begin to line up. Of course, most of us do have to "earn a living". But the good news is, you can make a living doing most anything. Really, you can. It won't necessarily happen overnight and you just may have to think outside the box. I was at a party this weekend and met a woman. She and her husband own Open Mic Entertainment which is a professional management company that provides everything necessary for a bar or restaurant to host a successful music-based Open Mic Night. Her husband, David Craver is a musician. They saw a need for mid-life musicians who want to perform music but no longer desire to be in a band. Over time it has evolved into a full time business and now they are expanding into even more cities. I love stories like this! Who would have thought you could make an entire business ouf of open mic night? This idea took some out-of-the-box thinking. How can you think outside the box about your dream? To learn more, visit their website, www.openmicatlanta.com     If Ray could achieve his dreams in the dark, why do so many people have a hard time in the light? Bouncing Back from Setbacks Key to Success Dealing with adversity is not uncommon when it comes to achieving one’s goals and dreams. With the recent death of Christopher Reeve and the premiere of Ray, we have great examples of people who have overcome great physical challenges in order to succeed in their life passions. Adversity often paralyzes people when it comes to realizing their dreams. Therefore, even though some people might have an able-body to carry out goals, their negative thinking patterns can prevent them from doing just that. Learning to focus on what you want, rather than what you don't want is key. Pay attention to the prize rather than the fact what you want isn't here yet. When you do the latter you are focusing on what you don't want. There will be obstacles in the road and you will make a mistake from time to time. The key is to learn what you need to learn and keep going for the dream. Everyone who I interviewed for "I Can't Believe I Get Paid To Do This!" had obstacles to deal with along the way. None of them let it stop them. If you saw the movie, "Ray", you know that Ray Charles had emotional as well as physical obstacles to overcome along the way. It was not an easy journey but he overcame his gremlins and he got help to do it. If he could overcome his big challenges, you can overcome yours. (If you have not seen this movie, I highly recommend it.)     Where's Stacey? Upcoming Book Signings and Talks If you live in the Atlanta area, come out and see me at these events. I would love to see you! Utilizing the Law of Attraction plus Inspired, Practical Action to Make Your Dreams Come True Date: Thursday, January 13, 7:30 pm Unity North, Atlanta www.unitynorth.org Money, Spirituality and Living Out Your Dreams Date: Friday, January 28, 7:00 pm Phoenix and Dragon Bookstore 5531 Roswell Road Phone: 404-255-5207 "I Can't Believe I Get P-A-I-D To Do This!" As seen in Forbes, Newsday, San Francisco Examiner and over 50 publications across the globe. The Perfect Holiday Gift Order soon to ensure on-time delivery. Volume Discounts Available: Order 5 or more books for $10 each Order 10 or more for $8.50 each You can place volume orders on my website (www.IGetPaidToDoThis.com) Book Review by Terry Lonier, WOKINGSOLO.COM "I Can't Believe I Get P-A-I-D to Do This!" On our best days, soloists repeat this mantra to ourselves, marveling at the fact that we actually get paid to do the work we love. Author Stacey Mayo has used a similar phrase as the title of her new book that features a collection of contemporary entrepreneurs and the 26 strategies their work and lives can teach us. From maxims such as, "Choose the path of greatest ease" to tips on how to shorten your learning curve, this book is a delightful mix of the practical and the inspiring. The profiles range from the first American woman to successfully climb Mount Everest to an Internet entrepreneur who went bankrupt then went on to earn his first million. I think the part I enjoyed most was the principle, "Be Like Gumby: Stretch Beyond Your Comfort Zone." Whether you're on your own, or know someone who's ready to make the entrepreneurial leap, this book is worthwhile. " SPECIAL OFFER: ONLY when you buy the book from my website you'll receive two new bonuses: 1) Top Ten Tips For Being Successful in Any Economy 2) From Starving Artist to Affluent Artist, special report (first time available) OR It's Now Available on www.amazon.com ORDER THE BOOK NOW FROM AMAZON WITH ONE CLICK: Use the link below "I Can't Believe I Get Paid To Do This!" : Remarkable People Reveal 26 Proven Strategies for Making Your Dreams A Reality HIRE A COACH TO SUPPORT YOU IN MAKING YOUR WILDEST DREAMS COME TRUE IN 2005 The new year is a great time to hire a coach to get support in clarifying and making your dreams come true. At the Center for Balanced Living, we support people in living out their dreams with ease and abundance. 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