Seeds of Greatness

Change Your Habits

…you can change your life by changing you habits. Here are some guidepost rules regarding change:

Rule 1: No one can change you and you can’t really change anyone else. You must admit your need, stop denying your problem, and accept responsibility for changing yourself

Rule 2: Habits aren’t broken, but replaced -- by layering new behavior patterns on top of the old ones. This usually takes a least a year or two. Forget the 30-day wonder ones. I don’t know where motivational speakers got the idea that it takes twenty-one days to gain a new habit. It may take that long to remember the motions of a new skill, but after many years of being you, it takes far longer to settle into a new habit pattern and stay there. Habits are like submarines. They run silent and deep. They also are like comfortable beds, in that they’re easy to get into, but difficult to get out of. So don’t expect immediate, amazing results. Give your skills’ training a year and stick with it, knowing that your new ways can last a lifetime.

Rule 3: A daily routine adhered to over time will become second nature, riding a bicycle. Negative behavior leads to a losing lifestyle, positive behavior to a wining lifestyle. Practice make permanent in both cases.

The “Seeds” above have been transplanted directly from The Seeds of Greatness Treasury by Denis Waitley. 

The Champion Within Article

From Motivation to Motive-Action by Denis Waitley

With the current times, each of us needs to understand the magnitude of social and economic change in the world. In the past, change in business and social life was incremental and a set of personal strategies for achieving excellence was not required. Today, in the knowledge-based world, where change is the rule, a set of personal strategies is essential for success, even survival. Never again will you be able to go to your place of business on autopilot, comfortable and secure that the organization, state or government will provide for and look after you. You must look in the mirror when you ask who is responsible for your success or failure. You must become a lifelong learner and leader, for to be a follower is to fall hopelessly behind the pace of progress. The power brokers in the new global arena will be the knowledge facilitators. Ignorance will be even more the tyrant and enslaver than in the past. As you look in the mirror to see the 21st Century you, there will also be another image standing beside you. It is your competition. Your competition, from now on, will be a hungry immigrant with a wireless, hand-held, digital assistant. Hungry for food, hungry for a home, for a new car, for security, for a college education. Hungry for knowledge. Smart, quick thinking, skilled and willing to do anything necessary to be competitive in the world marketplace. Working long hours and Saturdays, staying open later, serving customers better and more cheerfully. To be a player in the 21st Century you have to be willing to give more in service than you receive in payment.

These are the new rules in the game of life. These are the actions you must take to be a leader and a winner in your personal and professional life. By mastering these profoundly simple action steps, you will be positioned to be a change master in the new century.

The Day Your Life Will Change for Good! by Chris Widener

The Day Your Life Will Change for Good! by Chris Widener

Many people long for a better life. In fact, I think it is innate to humans to desire a better life. Wherever we are at, we look beyond and dream of a better place. That is good, and that is not so good. It is good because the dream is alive and we can see, even if it is far off, a better situation for us, our families and our businesses and communities. So why is it not good? It is not good because it is not yet a reality! A dream is no good if it is only a dream. Sure a dream can make you feel good, but long-term, if you don't pursue it and make it a reality, it will cause you frustration more than anything. But there is hope!

I'm talking about the day your life really changes. The day that your dream begins to become a reality, and not some pie in the sky wish. This is the day life turns around for you, the day things begin to get better and you begin to fulfill your purpose, mission and destiny! When is this day?

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It is Up to You by Jim Rohn

One of the first  things successful people realize is the old adage, "if it is to be, it is  up to me." That is, for you, the fact that your success and your course is  up to you. This doesn't mean that you do it all alone. It simply means that you  take responsibility for your life and your career.

Too many people today  look at opportunity and figure it is up to someone else to make sure they get  it. They look at financial security and hope that the government will make sure  they live safely in retirement or in case of disability. They wait and wait,  figuring that it is up to someone else. And then the wait is over, and it is  too late to do anything. Their life is over and they are filled with regret.

This isn't true for  you however. You know that you must take responsibility for your life. It is up  to you.

The fact is that  nobody else is going to do it for you “you must do it yourself.

Now, some people may  say, "Jim, that's a lot of responsibility." Friends, that is the best  news you can ever hear. You get to choose your life. Hundreds of millions of  people all around this world would give anything to live in the situation you  do “just for the chance to have the opportunity to take control of their  destiny. "It is up to you" is a great blessing!

Here's why:

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MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR DAY! by Paul J. Meyer

When was the last time you complained  that you had too much time on your hands? You probably cannot remember that far  back. The truth is that most of us cannot squeeze into a 24-hour period all the  items written on our daily planners. A common mistake most people make is to  attempt to find time instead of making time!
How do you MAKE time?
FIRST, define your most important goals:
A burning desire to reach a specific  goal motivates you to make time to take the required actions.
Write down specifically how you will use  extra time. Will you spend it making personal calls, three-way calls, attending  training meetings, making new contacts?
SECOND, chart your time:
Note how you spend each hour. Most time  is wasted, not in hours, but in minutes. A bucket with a small hole in the  bottom becomes just as empty as the one that is deliberately kicked over.
THIRD, organize your time to plug the time leaks:
Assume the attitude that every minute  that does not work for you, works against you.
To make the most of your time, try  these proven time savers:
► Examine the usual daily interruptions. See how  many you can eliminate immediately, screen out, or delegate. Set aside a  specific time for phoning people on your prospect list, making presentations,  keeping up with the detail part of the job, attending training meetings,  reading, sending emails and making phone calls. These designated time blocks do  not always work; emergencies occur, demanding flexibility in scheduling. But  when you have a plan for organizing and investing your time, that extra hour of  time each day will be available.
► Analyze your energy cycle. Determine when you  tend to be at your best physically and mentally. Schedule challenging tasks  during those times of peak performance and you will accomplish more in less  time. I have more energy in the morning hours than I do in the afternoon hours,  so I have always made the majority of my phone calls for sales appointments  first thing in the morning. For some people it is just the opposite. They are  evening people and work better in the evenings.
► Think about time the way you think about money. The more wisely you invest time, the greater the yield. Before you invest time  in a given activity, ask yourself, "Is there something more profitable I  could be doing?" And remember, making face-to-face contacts and  presentations will ALWAYS be the most profitable thing you can do!
Make the most of your life by making  the most of every minute, every hour and every day!!

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The Major Key to Your Better Future Is YOU by Jim Rohn

The Major Key to Your Better Future Is YOU by Jim Rohn

Of all the things that can have an effect on your future, I believe personal growth is the greatest. We can talk about sales growth, profit growth, asset growth, but all of this probably will not happen without personal growth. It’s really the open door to it all. In fact I’d like to have you memorize a most important phrase. Here it is, “The major key to your better future is YOU.”

Quick quote of the day

‎"When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears." - Anthony Robbins

Herbalife Ltd. Announces Third Quarter 2011 Earnings Release Date and Investor Call

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Oct. 5, 2011, 12:52 p.m. EDT
Herbalife Ltd. Announces Third Quarter 2011 Earnings Release Date and Investor Call


LOS ANGELES, Oct 05, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Herbalife Ltd. will release its third quarter 2011 financial results after the close of trading on the NYSE on Monday, Oct 31, 2011. The following day, Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at 8 a.m. PDT (11 a.m. EDT), Herbalife's senior management team will host an investor conference call to discuss its recent financial results and provide an update on current business trends.

Negative calorie foods- myth?

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Branding is About Creating Patterns, Not Repeating Messages

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Obstacles are the Stepping Stones of Success by Harvey Mackay

Obstacles are the Stepping Stones of Success by Harvey Mackay

A man was walking in the park one day when he came upon a cocoon with a small opening. He sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through the little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It looked like it had gotten as far as it could, so the man decided to help the butterfly. He used his pocketknife and snipped the remaining bit of the cocoon.

The butterfly then emerged easily, but something was strange. The butterfly had a swollen body and shriveled wings. The man continued to watch the butterfly because he expected at any moment the wings would enlarge and expand to be able to support the body, which would contract in time. Neither happened. In fact, the butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling around with a swollen body and deformed wings. It was never able to fly.

What the man in his kindness and haste did not understand was that the restricting cocoon and the struggle required for the butterfly to emerge were natural. It was nature's way of forcing fluid from its body into its wings so that it would be ready for flight once it achieved its freedom. Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in our lives.

If we were allowed to go through life without any obstacles, we would be crippled. We would not be as strong as what we could have been. And we could never fly.

History has shown us that the most celebrated winners usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed. They won because they refused to become discouraged by their defeats.

My good friend Lou Holtz, football coach of the University of South Carolina, once told me, "Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I'll show you someone who has overcome adversity."

Tune Up Your Immune System with Healthy Nutrition

Tune Up Your Immune System with Healthy Nutrition

By susanb, August 25, 2011

Despite what your parents or grandparents might have told you, you don’t catch cold from being out in the cold air (or, as my mother always insisted, from going outdoors with wet hair). But when the weather turns chilly, we spend more time indoors – which means we’re in closer contact with more people, and there’s less air circulating – so we’ve got more exposure to the germs that can make us sick.

When my kids were little, I always braced myself for the ‘back-to-school cold’ that swept through the house during their first week back in the classroom. With the new school year upon us, kids are going to be bringing home more than just homework and new friends – they’re sure to bring home plenty of germs, too. And even if you don’t have kids at home, you’re still more likely to get sick as the weather turns colder – so now is a good time to look at all you can do nutritionally to help keep your immune system running in tip-top shape.

CBO'S 2011 LONG-TERM PROJECTIONS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY

The most recent Congressional Budget Office (CBO) publication provides additional information about long-term projections of the Social Security program's finances that were included in CBO's 2011 Long-Term Budget Outlook (June 2011). Those projections, which cover the 75-year period spanning 2011 to 2085, and the additional information presented in this document update projections CBO prepared last year and reported in CBO's 2010 Long-Term Projections for Social Security: Additional Information.

"In calendar year 2010, for the first time since the enactment of the Social Security Amendments of 1983, annual outlays for the program exceeded annual revenues excluding interest credited to the trust funds. CBO projects that the gap will continue: Over the next five years, outlays will be about 5 percent greater than such revenues. However, as more members of the baby-boom generation (that is, people born between 1946 and 1964) enter retirement, outlays will increase relative to the size of the economy, whereas tax revenues will remain at an almost constant share of the economy. As a result, the shortfall will begin to grow around 2017.

CBO projects that the DI trust fund will be exhausted in 2017 and that the OASI trust fund will be exhausted in 2040. Once a trust fund's balance has fallen to zero and current revenues are insufficient to cover the benefits that are specified in law, the corresponding program will be unable to pay full benefits without changes in law. The DI trust fund came close to exhaustion in 1994, but that outcome was prevented by legislation that redirected revenues from the OASI trust fund to the DI trust fund. In part because of that experience, it is a common analytical convention to consider the DI and OASI trust funds as combined. CBO projects that, if legislation to shift resources from the OASI trust fund to the DI trust fund was enacted, the combined OASDI trust funds would be exhausted in 2038."

If you feel legislation will be enacted that can fix this problem, then move on to the next post. However, if you're like me, then you already know the odds that you will see any of the contributions you made over your working life by the time you retire. How confident are you about how much you'll receive from your retirement savings plan?

Looking forward, what are your options? You can wait for the government to figure it out or you can take the steps you need to prepare for the future. Let us show you how we can help with our online business opportunity. Whether you want part-time or full-time money to supplement your savings, the decision is up to you. After a week of training with your personal business coach, you can be up and running with your business using the advantage of leverage with the power of the internet.

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Herbalife claims almost a third of global meal replacement shake market

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Article describes how Herbalife is poised to triple sales volume by 2020.

Anthony Robbins: The Power Of Clarity And Purpose

Best 10 minutes of my day so far!!!!!

CNN Poll: 8 in 10 think we're in a recession

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/02/poll-8-in-10-think-were-in-a-recession/


Obviously the stimulus plan is not working to everyone's satisfaction. Unemployment is now at 9.2%  The big question is, how much longer is this going to last? Another question is, how much more pain can people take?

There is a solution. You can take control by stop chasing jobs, stop waiting for the government to rescue you and start your own business.

The fact is that no one cares more about your income than you do. But  starting a business takes money, time, experience right? The money part is minimal with the type of business we are talking about here. Most people spend more over a weekend than would it cost to get started. Time? If you are working, you can do it part time in as little as 10 hours per week. If you are out of work, you have lot's of time. In fact being out of work could very well be the best thing that ever happened to you.

Experience? This company has a hands on training program that anybody can learn in as little as 10 days. Most learn much quicker and you can begin earning income right away. It's up to you.

And with this business opportunity, you can help the millions who are out of work and desperate for a solution.  This industry is recession proof. Business booms during bad economies.

The choice is yours. Keep waiting for the government to help you or take control.

You are what you eat

Eat healthy to be healthy!!!

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Be an Optimist at All Times by Brian Tracy

Be an Optimist at All Times by Brian Tracy

Everyone wants to be physically healthy. You want to be mentally healthy as well. The true measure of “mental fitness” is how optimistic you are about yourself and your life.
Below you will learn how to control your thinking in very specific ways so that you feel terrific about yourself and your situation, no matter what happens.

Quick quote of the day

Every person who wins in any undertaking must be willing to cut all sources of retreat. Only by doing so can one be sure of maintaining that state of mind known as a burning desire to win - essential to success.
Napoleon Hill

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The Time to Act by Jim Rohn

Engaging in genuine discipline requires that you develop the ability to take action. You don’t need to be hasty if it isn’t required, but you don’t want to lose much time either. Here’s the time to act: when the idea is hot and the emotion is strong.

Let’s say you would like to build your library. If that is a strong desire for you, what you’ve got to do is get the first book. Then get the second book. Take action as soon as possible, before the feeling passes and before the idea dims. If you don’t, here’s what happens…

Evolution of Digital Media

From C-SPAN

Great VIDEO!!!

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/Evolutionof

Panelists spoke about the evolution of digital media and marketing on the Internet. Among the topics they addressed were innovations such as cloud computing, entertainment available on computers, and consumer trends. They also responded to questions from the audience.

"The Evolution of Digital" was a panel of the Hamptons Institute, presented by Guild Hall in collaboration with The Roosevelt Institute.

1 hour, 30 minutes JULY 16, 2011

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Determination

I am determined to succeed.
I am determnined to reach my goals.
I am determined to do my best.
I am determined to run the race at a steady pace.
I am determined to persevere.
I am determined to remain motivated.
I am determined to maintain determination.

I am one step closer to achieving.

Quick quote of the day

"Eat a live frog first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day."
— Mark Twain

Is Herbalife a Buffett Stock?

See full article from DailyFinance: http://srph.it/ne933R
By Ilan Moscovitz, The Motley Fool Posted 10:26AM 08/09/11 Investing

Warren Buffett attracts a lot of attention. As the world's third-richest person and most celebrated investor, thousands try to glean what they can from his thinking processes and track his investments.

While we can't know for sure whether Buffett is about to buyHerbalife(NYS:HLF) -- he hasn't specifically mentioned anything about it to me -- we can discover whether it's the sort of stock that might interest him. Answering that question could also inform whether it's a stock that should interestus.

In his most recent10-K, Buffett lays out the qualities he looks for in an investment. In addition to adequate size, proven management, and a reasonable valuation, he demands:

1. Consistent earnings power.
2. Good returns on equity with limited or no debt.
3. Management in place.
4. Simple, non-techno-mumbo-jumbo businesses.

Does Herbalife meet Buffett's standards?

Path to success in our business....

Jim Rohn - Setting Goals

To have MORE than you GOT, you have got to BECOME more than you ARE.

Jim Rohn - The Day That Turns Your Life Around

5 Ways to Stop Dreaming and Start Building Your New Business Now

An online article from Inc

Dreaming is easy. Starting? Not so much. 

Here are five ways to make the first steps easier.

By Jenn Houser | Jul 5, 2011

As a serial entrepreneur, I've had my share of new business ideas and (nerd alert!) I find it fun to think about them. Many don’t last longer than it takes me to say, "Hey, it would be cool to (insert idea du jour)." But occasionally an idea sticks with me. I find myself dreaming about turning it into a business. But actually taking the first steps can feel intimidating, even when I’ve done it before.
So that's when I think about something my grandparents used to say to each other. My grandmother would begin happy hour with, "I'm thinking about having a drink," to which my grandfather would reply, "Stop thinking and start pouring!" That philosophy never fails to inspire me to make an easy move to get going.
Here are some pointers to get you building your business now:

How to Create an Effective Company Facebook Page

You've created a company Facebook page. Now what? Here are four tips, from the experts, about how to build a great fan page.

By Gabrielle M. Blue |  Mar 21, 2011

Quick quote of the day

Zig Ziglar: 'You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great'

Mad Money's Jim Cramer Interviews Herbalife CEO Michael Johnson - CNBC

Mad Money's Jim Cramer Interviews Herbalife CEO Michael Johnson - CNBC

Attitude...

Attitude...

"The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than success, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill.

It will make or break a company... a church...a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past... we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude...

I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you...we are in charge of our Attitudes."

- Charles R. Swindoll

The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer & richer experience.

- Anna Eleanor Roosevelt

8 Tips for Effective Social Blogging

Some great articles I found at Inc.com

Healthy Living – Good Intentions, but We Need to Follow Through

Posted By susanb On July 21, 2011 @ 10:46 am In Nutrition on www.discovergoodnutrition.com

When it comes to eating well and exercising, Americans seem to be pretty good at “talking the talk”.  Most of us claim that we’re taking in less fat, sugar and red meat, that we’re eating more fruits and veggies, and that we’re exercising regularly.  But when it comes to actually “walking the walk”, it’s a different story.  There seems to be a big gap between the number of people who intend toengage in these healthy behaviors and the number who actually do.   And that seems to suggest that knowledge alone isn’t enough when it comes to adopting healthy behaviors – just because we know what we should be doing, doesn’t mean we actually will.

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Herbalife: Messi Playing Ping Pong

Someone sent this to me, I thought it was post worthy

Great Success is Built on a Foundation of IntegrityDo the right thing again and again and again and again. And then, if you’re not sure what to do next, do what’s right.

Great blog on social media from Socialcast

#E2sday: Social Media and Your Business Communication Strategy

Tuesday July 5th, 2011 by Socialcast

 

Social media is rapidly transforming the way organizations communicate with customers. As a cost-effective way to engage online, social media gives companies broader reach beyond traditional communication methods like email. With a simple post or tweet, businesses can promote products and services, provide instant feedback or support, creating an online community of brand enthusiasts. Staying competitive in today’s fast moving business landscape requires a solid social media strategy.

New Jobs Report

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/obama-still-long-way-jobs-151952202.html

Obviously the stimulus plan is not working to everyone's satisfaction. Unemployment is now at 9.2%  The big question is, how much longer is this going to last? Another question is, how much more pain can people take?

There is a solution. You can take control by stop chasing jobs, stop waiting for the government to rescue you and start your own business.

http://you-can-do.theonlinebusiness.com/goland10

The fact is that no one cares more about your income than you do. But  starting a business takes money, time, experience right? The money part is minimal with the type of business we are talking about here. Most people spend more over a weekend than would it cost to get started. Time? If you are working, you can do it part time in as little as 10 hours per week. If you are out of work, you have lot's of time. In fact being out of work could very well be the best thing that ever happened to you.

Experience? This company has a hands on training program that anybody can learn in as little as 10 days. Most learn much quicker and you can begin earning income right away. It's up to you.

And with this business opportunity, you can help the millions who are out of work and desperate for a solution.  This industry is recession proof. Business booms during bad economies.

The choice is yours. Keep waiting for the government to help you or take control.

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Seven "Have-to's" to Achieve Personal Growth!

Seven "Have-to's" to Achieve Personal Growth!

BY Chris Widener Do you want personal growth?  I mean really want it?  It takes work.  Most people don't like to hear that part of the equation, but it's a reality.  Take a look at what you want to achieve and then apply these seven principles. Do the work and then enjoy the results!! Have a great day!

We all need inspiration from time to time

Inspirational Quotes

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Don't Let Weekends Undo Your Diet

"Weekends are tough times for dieters – it’s a time to reward ourselves after the busy work week, so we take time to relax, maybe have a meal or two out, or get together with friends – which often involves eating and drinking. But if you aren’t reasonably careful, you could easily undo a week of good behavior between Friday night and Monday morning."


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Don't Let Weekends Undo Your Diet

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Herbalife on CNBC's Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer

Great video! See what Mad Money Jim Cramer has to say about Herbalife.

Herbalife’s Victory Lap

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Herbalife at Indy 500

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FC Barcelona Wins UEFA Champions League!
In one of the most anticipated UEFA Champions League finale in recent memory, Herbalife-sponsored FC Barcelona triumphed over Manchester United with a convincing 3–1 victory. Winning the famed championship adds to an already spectacular year for FC Barcelona. In addition, Herbalife-sponsored athlete Lionel Messi was awarded Man of the Match. Learn more» l  Share This Keep up with Herbalife in the world of sports on HerbalifeSports.com!