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Welcome to the October issue of Living Your Dreams and especially to the 2,800 new subscribers from all over the world. I am delighted to share that the The Dream Movie has been viewed by approximately 300,000 people around the world now. I enjoy hearing how the movie has impacted you. Keep letting me know.
I am back from Italy and had a wonderful time. It is just as beautiful as everyone says it is and the people are wonderful. To me, seeing another part of the world is about learning how other cultures live and what we can learn from each other. One of the things I learned in Italy is to take things slower. I learned to sit longer at meals and really enjoy the food and enjoy the time with friends and loved ones. Many places around the world take a long break in the middle of the day. In Italy they close the shops from 1-3 or 1-4 and enjoy their afternoon. While I am not doing that exactly, I think they have the right idea about taking time off for themselves, and I'm committed to doing even more of that.
It is good to be home and I am enjoying the fall season here in Atlanta where the temperatures are just perfect now. Fall is a time for reflection and I thought it was the perfect time to address the questions, How do I know if I am on the right path?" and "Why Isn't it Here Yet?"
Additionally, I am excited to announce that we are now offering Living Your Dreams, A Companion Guide for "I Can't Believe I Get Paid To Do This!" for pre-sales over the internet for the first time. This is the same workbook we use in our Living Your Dreams coaching group, which is based on the success principles from some of the people you saw in The Dream Movie, and has sold out when offered at some of our book signings. See below for more information.
Best wishes,
Stacey
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How Do I Know If I Am On the Right Path?
by Stacey Mayo
I hear people asking some form of this question all the time. While I was in Italy, a woman in our small tour group was telling me what she did for a living and at the same time was questioning if this was really what she was supposed to do. She was obviously successful at it and had gotten promoted up the line. After some probing,I learned she had actually been much happier when she was doing the day-to-day job than she was now that she was managing the projects and travelling all the time. So why didn't she change? Simple. She didn't believe she could both make the kind of money she was making and do something she would be happy at. Does this sound familiar? It is often what keeps people stuck--the belief that you can't have what you really want without having to sacrifice something else that is important to you.
So often, people move up the career ladder because they see it as the
only way to succeed and make more money. They don't stop to ask themselves if they would actually enjoy doing this kind of work, they just see it as the only way to move ahead. Another example of this was Lisa McLeod, whom I interviewed for my book. She was in mid-management at a prestigious Fortune 100 company, Proctor & Gamble,
but really was not happy at it. When she got in touch with what she really loved to do, she moved on and is now a successful humorist, speaker and author. Her whole story is included in "I Can't Believe I Get Paid To Do This!"
I could get into a long dissertation here about the definition of true success. But suffice it to say that it makes sense to include "happiness" in your definition of success. Money is important but it is simply a tool, it is never the whole answer.
Choosing the right path is not just about career--it's about everything. So how do you know if you are on the right path? Part of it is about getting quiet so you can actually hear what your higher self wants. We tend to get so busy in doing mode, that we can't hear our inner voice that tells us what is right for us. Take some time to get quiet by meditating, going for a walk in nature, etc. Then ask yourself questions like, "What would feel best?" and "What makes me happy?" "what feels good now?" These are simple questions but ones we rarely stop to ask ourselves.
If you are feeling confused, you may want to ask yourself if you are focused on what other people think or want rather than on what feels right for you. The need for approval from family, friends, society will often send us down the wrong path and keep us stuck there as well.
If you are still not sure if you are on your right path and want to
discover your purpose in life, a good place to start is my ebook,
Is Your Ladder Leaning Against the Wrong Wall?
Remember life is short, make it the best life you can while you are here.
It's Not Happening Fast Enough! (or How the Heck Do I Let Go?)
by Stacey Mayo
Oftentimes we know what our dream is but get frustrated because we think it should be happening faster than it is. Perhaps you have a tendency to want things to happen right NOW! If so, you are not alone.
There is a saying that the average overnight success takes about 10-15 years. Think about it. I am not saying it has to take that long. But it also is important to realize that overnight success is an oxymoron. True, long-lasting success does not typically happen overnight. Sure it can happen. But the vast majority of us have to grow into our success in order to sustain it. Think about the internet boom and bust of the 90's. Lots of young people skyrocketed to success but very few sustained it because they didn't have the strong foundation underneath them, i.e., they still had a lot to learn.
When reading the stories of the very successful people in "I Can't Believe I Get Paid To Do This!", you will see that very few of them achieved their success overnight. Most had big challenges to work through and had to learn some key success principles before achieving and sustaining their success. You can apply those same success principles to your own dreams -- Principles like "Honor Numero Uno:Design Your Life Around Your Priorities." Sounds simple, right. But have you really made your dream your priority? Or are you still trying to fit it into a life that is already full? Or perhaps you are trying to accomplish many goals at the same time. When you learn to focus and truly make your dream a priority, it will happen much faster. This is a principle many entrepreneurial people resist. If this sounds like you, my request is that for the upcoming month, you start making one goal or dream a priority and notice what happens. If you are still resisting, you may want to get support from your coach here.
The wonderful thing about this is as you learn and grow, you become the kind of person you were always meant to be -- the powerful person who can make your dreams come true and so much more. And once you implement these proven success strategies, you can apply them to the next dream and the next dream and attain them in record time.
Another challenging thing for most people is detaching from the outcome. We can get so attached to our dream, that we tense up wanting it to happen right now. This actually causes resistance and prevents our dream from coming to us. So how do you keep the intention for your dream and let go at the same time? The best way I know to do this is to get that there is more than one possible way for your dream to look.
Here is an example of this from my own life. We have been building a new house but there have been some glitches along the way. I realized that I had to let go of having to have this new house be "the house " because I was getting too tense about it. I wasn't so much attached to the house itself as I was to attaining the outcome. I had to stop to remember what was really important to me here. One of my desires is to have a view of water from my office. Right now we are on a lake, but you cannot really see it when I am sitting in my office. The way I detached was I started imagining how to make my current house really work for me. My husband and I started brainstorming about all the different things we could do to make our house fit more of our needs. By the time we were through, I had 2 remodeling options where I could move my office to a different space in the house where I would have a beautiful view of the water. It is now okay for me to move to the new house or stay in this house and fix it up. I can be happy either way. And who knows, even more options may reveal themselves to me now that I am detached.
My favorite mantra for detaching is "This or something even better." Try saying it when you think there is only one outcome that could work for you. And remember, letting go is not the same is giving up. It's actually about opening up to all the possibilities.
Are you feeling attached to your dream? If you are unsure, ask yourself if there is only one outcome that is acceptable. If so, you are attached. To detach, ask to be shown other possible outcomes that will fulfill your needs. Start brainstorming about all the possible ways it can happen. Get input from others. Sometimes, we are too close to see other possibilities. Ask that you be given the outcome that is in your highest and best interest. Sometimes we think we know what is best for us. But the truth is, we often don't. We are only able to see a few possibilities in a world of endless possibilities. Be willing to let go and allow other possibilities to show up. Likelihood is, it will happen in a way that was better than you ever imagined.
ET Call Home: Tip for Traveling to Europe
I like to pass along little tips that I learn in all aspects of my life. One of the challenges of traveling to another country is how to call home. A wonderful thing I learned about while in Italy is called the Europa Phone Card. This card costs only 5 Euros and is good for 150 minutes on calls to any country. What a deal. And I could call from my hotel room without any additional charge from the hotel. If you live in the US and even have a cell phone that works in other countries, the best deal I could find was 99 cents per minute and then the cell phone may not get a signal if you travel off the main path. This was a much better deal and the voice quality was excellent.
Group Coaching Programs: What are they?
Group coaching programs are held over the phone so you can attend from anywhere in the world. These programs are typically 4 months in length and are attended by people just like you who need support in clarifying and living their dreams. The programs teach proven strategies but also coach you on how to best attain your goal given your personal situation. The group size is limited so you get individual attention and you have a buddy to support you as well. We currently have 2 group coaching programs:
F*R*E*E and Fee Teleclasses
How To Create and Maintain a Six-Figure Practice Utilizing the Law of Attraction Plus Inspired Action
Date: Thursday, November 17th, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Eastern)
Tuition: F*r*e*e
Led by Stacey Mayo aka "The Dream Queen"
This class is for all entrepreneurs/practitioners, from those just starting out to those who have been practicing for a while but would like to take their business to new heights. You will learn how to use the law of attraction to create a thriving practice with ease as well as practical steps you can put into place immediately following the class. If you love what you do, but dislike certain aspects of marketing, this class is for you. Learn how to market your business in a way that works for you. The process of growing your business can be just as much fun as coaching/consulting or whatever your specialty is.
To register and for more information, go to www.teleclass.com, go to 'search classes' and type 'Stacey Mayo' under Instructor.
Hope to see you there.
Living Your Dreams Coaching Group
Next Group: Begins Monday November 7th at 10:00 ET. Get a jump on the New Year. Just a few spaces left.
Imagine in a few short weeks, you could be on the way to making your greatest dream come true...You will learn 7 techniques for making your dream happen quicker and with more ease. AND once learned, you can use these techniques over and over again with all your dreams.
All you need is a big dream and a four month interim goal that is a stepping stone toward making that dream happen. During this 4 month program, you will get coaching, tools that last a lifetime, buddies, momentum and a huge amount of support toward making that 4 month interim goal happen.
Here is what a participant had to say:
"I learned so much during this program I can barely keep up with all the "miracles".... asking for money has always been hard for me. I run a non-profit organization and during this time, I attracted over $20,000 in donations and a sponsor to pay for training and a mission in Africa. I highly recommend this program. The support, the tools and the coaching are priceless."
-- Sarah Hartzell, Colorado
Circles of Ten
Living Your Dreams is a group coaching program that was designed specifically to support and help you get the results you've only dreamed of by implementing the strategies used by extremely successful people outlined in "I Can't Believe I Get Paid To Do This!".
This group is great for professionals, creatives, entrepreneurs, those who want to start their own business and anyone who has a dream and wants support in making it happen. And the good news is you can do it over the phone from the convenience of your own home or office.
For more information, go to Group Coaching Program Information, or paste this link in your browser - http://www.igetpaidtodothis.com/coachingprogram.htm.
Unable to Attend the Group due to Time or Budget Constraints?
Living Your Dreams" Companion Guide for "I Can't Believe I Get Paid To Do This!"
This workbook contains the same exercises we use in the Living Your Dreams coaching group. Now you can complete the same exercises we do in the group at your own pace and at a fraction of the price. The exercises in this workbook are designed to take you even further down the road to making those dreams a reality with emphasis on implementing the top proven success strategies from the remarkable people in the book. When you implement just 3-5 of these techniques, you can double your success rate with half the effort. And once you have successfully implemented these strategies, you will have learned some tools that you can continue to use in making all your dreams come true for the rest of your life.
Hot off the press! This workbook is currently at the printer and we are accepting orders now. It will ship at the beginning of November.
Receive 2 f.ree BONUSES when you order the book and/or the workbook:
Tips on How to Succeed in Any Economy
and
The Art of Relaxation: Living Your Dreams with Less Effort
Note: This is a Companion Guide. Stories and examples from "I Can't Believe I Get Paid To Do This!" are referenced in this workbook and it will not make a lot of sense without the book. See info below.
Living Your Dreams Workbook Price: $29.00  <
SPECIAL OFFER: Order the book and workbook together and save $6.00 off the individual prices -- order both for just $39.95. A great holiday gift for yourself and someone you love. You must click on the package link to get the discount.
Career Seekers
A companion teleprogram to the book, "I Can't Believe I Get Paid to Do This!"
Starts in November
Fee: Less than half the price of individual coaching
Led by Hallie Crawford
Discover what you want to be when you grow up. Imagine what it would be like to have greater direction, confidence, a sense of empowerment - and to look forward to getting out of bed in the morning! So many people want a career they can enjoy, but don't know what they want to do or how to go about figuring it out. Some find themselves at a crossroads and are unsure what path to take. Here is a way to learn from real people what they did to become successful. Discover proven strategies used by remarkable people who have made their dreams a reality. Plus get tools and support to begin to find out how to create your own path and find a career you can be passionate about. You don't have to settle for less. You can have a career and life you love.
For more information, click here.
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