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Confidence Tip for the Week – Get comfortable being Uncomfortable!

This week, we celebrated International Woman's Day – not something I
take lightly. I honor, respect and celebrate the women who have 'walked
before me' – without whom I would not be living this life of freedom and
opportunity.

This past weekend, I spoke at the Amazing Woman's
Day event in Toronto – the Canadian launch of this international
initiative. Wow! Words cannot describe the experience. There's something
very powerful when a room is filled with women, from all walks of life,
each with their own story – mothers – sisters – entrepreneurs – career
women – retirees – stepmoms – daughters – entertainers – authors –
visionaries and so on.

There was a very full agenda of inspirational
speakers, feminine leaders, entertainers, award winners and women who
were there to learn, to share, to support and to network. And then we
danced into the wee hours of the night…..such joy!

I was amazed! (to see my photo album of the event,
please visit my fan page at Facebook here, and be sure to
join as a Fan!

What makes a woman 'amazing'? Marsh Engle shares
that there are “6 Essentials”:

• Envision: Be
  Willing To Grow Beyond The Defined.
• Empower: Find The
  Yes In All Things.
• Ignite: Ignite
  The Power of Possibilities.
• Explore: Play
  With Fresh Curiosity.
• Trust:
  Collaborate With Sheer Trust.
• Embrace: Bring
  Your Brilliance To Life.

As you read those words, what
comes to mind for your own life?

I've always had a big vision for my life;
however, I also grew up with some very powerful conditioning that, in
the early years, held me back. As I hold the dream of being an
international speaker, with a best-selling book, – I can still hear my
father's words: 'don't get too big for your britches!” This was always
said with love and care, I know; however, as a young child we aren't
able to discern in that way. As we grow and mature and have big dreams,
it is just those kinds of words that tend to come to mind and can, if we
choose, hold us back from becoming the best person we can be.

Many of the speakers, last weekend, were sharing
stories about how our conditioning and core beliefs hold us back
in life, and in business. Having worked in the field of
personal development for over 20 years, I am blessed to have mastered
the techniques of getting past those mental barriers, achieving more of
my potential and continuing to dream big constantly. One of my
strategies is to have great mentors (much like I discussed the need to
have heroes in last week's issue). That's what I saw happening this past
weekend – relationships were developing and connections were being made
with mentors.

Those are powerful words that Marsh shares: Envision,
Empower, Ignite, Explore, Trust and Embrace!

As women, we are more alike than different. I
really discovered that as I traveled around the world, twice, and made
it a point to have conversations with women in different countries.
These photos show you
how true that is – my friend Gail is 'exploring' by
trying a new dish in Cambodia: elephant ear fish (yum!) – to these
lovely young women in Viet Nam who 'embrace” new
cultures, each and every day, as they greet travelers at the airport!

(If you would like to join me on the next world tour,
call my friend, Ben, President of Travel Guild: 1.800.268.4284 for
information.)

“Only in
relationship can you know yourself, not in abstraction, and certainly
not in isolation.” – Jiddu
Krishnamurti, 1895-1986

What is an amazing woman? Who is an amazing
woman? I say it is each and every one of us. Our responsibility, to
honor the women who have gone before us, is to ensure we live our best
life, each and every day.

Do you? If not, why not? If
not now, then when?

Assignment

1. What is one thing you can do, today, to live
   your best life? (As Tim McGraw sings: “live as though
   you're dying!”)

2. Find a mentor – give
   yourself permission to grow, learn and develop to become the best
   person you can be.

3. Take time for you – find a
   retreat, or a conference, or a workshop where you can go and meet
   some amazing women! (gee….keep reading…..there's one coming in
   May at the Elmhurst Inn!)

Do some of these exercises and I guarantee that you will start to
live your best life. When you try new things, you are developing the
confidence and courage to move forward and invent the life you truly
want to live.

But this is only the tip of the iceberg –
now that you've handled the question, how exactly do you live
your life fully, 97-98% of the time? I've outlined every secret
in detail, and it's all in my “Steps2Happiness Home Study System”, so
you can start using it all right away to get meaningful results. In
addition to the exact techniques that have worked for me, the System
includes everything you need to know to prioritize what to work on
first, clear the decks, and set up simple, solid systems to
organize your life. It's all step-by-step, not a big mishmash
of things. So, you do step one of the system, and when you're done with
that, you move on to step two, and so on. That's why my clients have
gotten such great results from it. All the tools, scripts, templates,
and examples are handed to you on a silver platter. So easy. You can get
yours at www.confidenceandcourage.com

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I’m Every Woman!

My favorite topic these days is finding the confidence and
courage to live your best life.  Well, at the Amazing Woman’s Day Toronto
(www.amazingwomansdaytoronto.com)
event this past weekend, I had the opportunity to put my ‘money where my
mouth is’ or, actually, …….my feet!

At the Celebration Dinner on the Saturday evening, there was
some great entertainment.  Imagine my surprise when I saw Bette Midler entering
the room – one of my favorite entertainers of all time.  (She, was really
a he, and singing up a storm!)  “She” was very adept at getting
people up on the dance floor and engaged with the action.  Not me, though!  No
sirrreeeee…..I was quite content to sit and watch!  And it was
entertaining.  However, once Bette finished her segment, out came “Shania
Twain” – same routine – lots of singing and getting people
out on the dance floor.  By this time, I was telling myself that I was going to
get up and
get in the game!  How many times have we (and I include
myself in this) passed up an opportunity because ____________________ (fill in
the blanks)?  For me, with Bette, I was just content to sit back and watch.  I know many people
go through life that way!  I decided, in the “Shania
moment”, that, instead, I would get up and get going.  Who cares if I
didn’t know how to dance very well or, in particular, line dance?  Really
– who cares?  And that’s the attitude I invite YOU to take in this
journey called life. 

So, up and out of my chair……and on to the dance
floor…….and you know what?  I had an incredibly fun time!  Now,
typically, you can find me heading to bed at about 9:30-ish most nights.  Well,
here it was, well past 10:00 p.m., I am sure (I didn’t stop to check my
watch) and I really was having more fun than I’ve had in years.  So,
check out the video clip and you’ll see me (in red, of course), my friend
Jan Marie Dore and…….yes…….Shania Twain – ‘having
a party’!

What about you?  What does life look like and feel like for
you these days?  Are you ‘having a party”?  Or, are you sitting in
the bleachers, just watching, and letting everyone else get out in the field
and play?  Inquiring minds would like to know.  Please leave your comments
below………hey, if I can do it, you can do it!

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Amazing Women – Pat, Jan and Shania Twain – ‘having a party!”

This is a continuation of my post on why you should Forget Resolutions:  Achieve Your Goals.

#7 Step outside your comfort zone.  If what you’re doing now is working for you, congratulations!  I bet there are still some ways to tweak it for even better results or more efficiency.  If you’re not achieving the goals you’ve set, it’s time to get bold and try something new.  (The coaching and resources in step 6 can help with this.)  You’ll be amazed at how opening yourself up to new opportunities can change everything for the better!

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Forget Resolutions: Achieve Your Goals (Part 7)

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Intro of Marsh Engle for radio show

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This is a continuation of my post on why you should Forget Resolutions:  Achieve Your Goals.

#6  Spend money to make money.  Success requires an investment of both time and money.  If there’s an area in your business (or life) where you need help to do better, then commit to making it happen by finding a way to pay for some assistance.  Buy a book (or borrow it from the library), sign up for a teleclass, watch a free video on YouTube, Google search for free articles or papers on the topic, and spend a few hundred dollars to get an hour or two of professional advice.  Most coaches, consultants and professionals have the ability to offer one or two hours for a reasonable price with no long-term attachment.  You and your business are worth it.

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Forget Resolutions: Achieve Your Goals (Part 6)

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Amazing Womans Day Toronto

“I really admire those Olympic athletes, but I could never do
anything like that!” These are some of the comments I've heard over the
past few weeks from people with whom I have been discussing the Olympic
games. Typically, you would not find me in front of a TV for hours, let
alone watching sports. No way! However, it was with a great sense of
pride, and interest, that I did watch a lot of the games on TV. I did so
with purpose and intent – and for the entertainment, of course.

I have always been very goal-oriented and I am happy to share my
goals with people who can help me and support me.

“If you don't know what your passion is, realize that one
reason for your existence is to find it.

All of us need a vision for our lives, and even as we
work to achieve the vision, we must surrender it to the power that is
greater than we know. It's one of the defining principles of my life
that I love to share: God can dream a bigger dream for you than you
could ever dream for yourself……..the key is not to worry about being
successful but to instead work toward being significant – and the
success will naturally follow.” – Oprah Winfrey

How do you know whether you're on the right path, with the right
person, or in the right job? The
same way you know when you're not: You Feel It!

When I was on my trip around the world, I had many
questions about my own life and what I was going to do – thus my book,
“Who Am I Now?” (You can get your copy of the e-book today by clicking this link.)

I did try the luge (see photo of my friend Tom,
getting ready) in Dubai and asked many questions

(here I am with an
English teacher in his village in Africa!). A great way to learn more
about yourself is to travel, try new things and ask lots of questions.
(If you would like to join me on the next world tour in the fall, call
my friend, Ben, President of Travel Guild: 1.800.268.4284 for
information.) 

Your life is speaking to you every day, all the time – and your job
is to listen up and find the clues. Pay attention to what makes you feel
energized, connected, stimulated – what gives you joy.

Then, begin with baby steps. If goal-setting has not been a normal,
and usual, part of your daily living, it can feel overwhelming knowing
where to begin. I always tell my clients to begin with baby steps.

“The biggest human temptation is not to want too much,
but to settle for too little.” – Thomas Merton

I attribute my ‘success' to these 7 basic steps:

1. Identify what you want (start with planning supper for
   tonight!).

2. Be clear and concise, and write it down.
3. Control your self-talk to be positive, up-lifting and
   forward thinking.

4. Take risks.
5. Ask for what you want.
6. You must eliminate toxic people from your life.
7. If you aren't happy with who you are and what you do, then change
   it!

So, not everyone aspires to be an Olympic athlete – nor an Olympic
coach! What we do want is to live our best life. What one thing are you
prepared to do, today, to work toward becoming significant?

“If it's to be, it's up to me!” – Lou Tice

Assignment

1. Pick one of the steps listed above and apply it to your life,
   beginning today.

2. Ask yourself the questions: So what? Who Cares? What
   Difference Does this Make in My Life Today?

Do some of these exercises and I guarantee that you will start to
live your best life. When you try new things, you are developing the
confidence and courage to move forward and invent the life you truly
want to live.

But this is only the tip of the iceberg – now that you've handled
the question, how exactly do
you live your life fully, 97-98% of the time? I've outlined
every secret in detail, and it's all in my “Steps2Happiness Home Study
System”, so you can start using it all right away to get meaningful
results. In addition to the exact techniques that have worked for me,
the System includes everything you need to know to prioritize what to
work on first, clear the decks, and set up simple, solid systems to
organize your life. It's all step-by-step, not a big mishmash of
things. So, you do step one of the system, and when you're done with
that, you move on to step two, and so on. That's why my clients have
gotten such great results from it. All the tools, scripts, templates,
and examples are handed to you on a silver platter. So easy. You can get
yours at www.
confidenceandcourage.com

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Setting Goals – How to Get Started!

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