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You don’t need to quit your job… but while you’re still searching for that special something…a great way to start your day is with a little Blu Frog.

 

 

Millions of people are unhappy with their present situation. They hate their job, they hate where they live, they hate their neighbors, they want more income and more money, or they want more time and freedom. For others, they already love their family, neighbors and job but never seem to have enough money to make ends meet. Still, nothing ever seems to change. It’s always the same old same old. Sound familiar?
Why is it that so many in this group seek out Opportunity but never actually pull the trigger? They never take action. Why, because many of them have been conditioned to expect a guaranteed, measurable return. For others, it’s because they believe that they CAN’T or WON’T succeed. Heaven forbid that they might try and fail or that success might not come swiftly. Far too often people also look to others and examine whether or not they succeeded in a particular opportunity, and then conclude that it won’t work for them. In either case they are always right…because THEY BELIEVE it. So let’s take a closer look at the dynamics of thought and decision, how they relates to pursuing opportunity, and how they can directly influence dreams of having more in life.

Whether it’s more money, better health or more love, nearly all of us want more in life, right. We want more for us and more for those we love. Unfortunately, few people take responsibility for attracting more of what they want in their lives. Most listen to what others say or if they find that more people failed than succeeded in a particular endeavor, they abandon the idea before pursing it. Ironically, some of the wealthiest, happiest, and healthiest people throughout history took the path less traveled. They refused to follow what everyone else did. Instead, they manifested (positive) thoughts to propel them towards their desires…refusing to allow the majority or opinions of others control their thoughts, decisions and actions.

So why do some people enjoy a more fulfilling life journey, while others miss out? Could it be as simple as the way we think? The answer is most often “yes”. We are constantly inundated with negative messages and images that promote a sense of victimization. This has become a dangerous and often silent but consistent force in our mainstream news media. This evolution of the “victimization” mentality has accelerated over the last quarter century, in large part due to the proliferation of technology in the world. It is a real and destructive force that unwittingly affects millions, preventing them from realizing their dreams…by deterring or delaying the taking of action. Ironically, it is only by “taking action” that we can transform dreams into a physical reality.

Although the perception of being a victim is a temporary illusion without substance…it does become real when we believe it. Believing that we have limited influence over our thoughts, actions and environment will deny what we are capable of achieving. Moreover, we should avoid delays in taking action. In fact, all we really have is “now. When you think about it, our past and future are merely perceptions of what was or will be. It is impossible to return to the past and the future may never come… all that we have (are) is “now”. The most successful people make decisions quickly and take immediate action on those decisions. They act “now”.

Experts often share statistics or positions related to business opportunities (e.g. Network Marketing) which unintentionally lead readers to conclude that the sky will likely fall on them if they engage in opportunity that hasn’t proved fruitful for “everyone”. Whether covering business, religion, health, or other topics, they tend to imply that failure is bad. Furthermore, they assume that if others have failed in pursuit of something (or thrown in the towel), you will fail too. They forgo important details of how much effort, or lack of effort, was applied by participants in their sample. Instead they present selective details that distort the reality, thereby implying that most participants shared identical outcomes. Framing such messages diminishes the value of individual ability and the vast potential within every human being.

For example, years ago track and field experts confidently bantered back and forth that it was unconsciable to believe that a human being would ever run a mile in under 4 minutes. However, an Englishman by the name of Roger Bannister refused to believe it when he became the first man in history to accomplish that very feat. Today, that feat is a common occurrence. Stories of accomplishing the unthinkable are abundant, and all occurred when people “believed” that they could do something others could not or would not do.

It’s unfortunate that the failure of others is often the “measuring stick” used to assess the likely success or failure for others. Such limitations instill a subliminal fear, a deadly form of dream stealing. There are two basic types of fear. One is an essential survival response while the other can prevent us from achieving what we desire. The first form of fear is a naturally wired reaction that alerts us to impending harm. For instance, if you spot a grizzly bear charging down the hillside in your direction, this innate fear will instantly alert you to run for your life. It is an unconscious instruction. However, the second type of fear is “inauthentic”. It manifests from an interpretation of past experiences, observation and education. For instance, if you want to start a business, or you are about to speak in front of a large audience, you might experience this form of fear. This consciously contrived fear is responsible for many people’s inability to advance or achieve their dreams.

If not properly filtered, much of what we see and hear can threaten our fulfillment in life. Imagine how you might perceive the world if you were not bombarded with so many negative messages. Would you think much differently? As it is, most of us never notice the chronic “monkey clatter” racing through our minds every waking moment of every day. Most of us (Americans) hop out of bed when we wake and then onto the hamster wheel of life until we return to bed at night.

Here’s an interesting statistic.

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