Thursday, January 24, 2008

"Nobody succeeds beyond his or her wildest expectations unless he
or she begins with some wild expectations." - RALPH CHARELL
What are your expectations for your life? Are you excited about your future or are you facing it with apprehension and fear? For most people the future holds too many uncertainties and the fear of what might happens tends to overshadow the ray of light that represents the life they ultimately desire. rowingmachineexercises, professionalseminars. One of the hardest things to do in life is to lift yourself out of your current circumstance and step up to the level of life you desire. incorporatinglife, aireacondicionadomadrid, hunanmanor.
We all live with an unconscious expectation of ourselves and our own lives. hightemperaturesealant. This expectation not only determines what we have in our lives but it also represents what we are willing to settle for. fhamortgageloans, rapidsatellite. Expectation is a very powerful emotion and one that very few people ever learn to fully cultivate. internetbankingapplication, baltimorenewspaper. Whatever you expect with certainty is what you will get in your life. howmanycalorie. Expectation is the emotional state where an idea becomes so real that you feel it even though you can't hold it yet. hotelssydney, leakdetector. Expectation is like an invisible magnet that will attract into your life that which you expect. fromlasvegas, troutlure. When you expect something you activate and engage those parts of your mind and your nervous system that can empower you to think the unthinkable and do the undoable. californiabrightsmiles. One of the most powerful ways to cultivate expectation is to develop a very clear vision for your life.
Most people never even make the time to really define what they want from their lives, but even those who do follow the hope and pray strategy. pearlypapules. They kind of know what they want but they don't believe they can have it, so they hope that something will happen and come along their life path to fulfil their desires. sapphireswhite. Expectation however, is a completely different mindset. monogrammednapkin, discovervisioncenter, listofstds. It is a mindset of absolute certainty that can be consciously cultivated. japaneseswimsuitmodels. Inherent in hoping there is a sense of doubt as you always hold two opposing results in your minds eye. minnesotacasino, romantichomesmagazine. When you expect something you know it is definitely happening. ovalaquamarineearring, flintlockmuzzleloaders, stainlesstoolbox. The very focus of your mind dwells upon one definite end result. carolinadermatology. To turn a hope into an expectation, you simply eliminate doubt and fear by eliminating the opposing outcome. hejunxiang. Instead of "seeing" something fail or succeed, you now only see the success. oursolarsystem, detailengineering. With expectation your actions, your words and your imagination dwells upon and reflects you already having and being exactly what you want. mobileshredding. When you expect something you remove the doubt that is inherent in hoping.
When a mother to be is pregnant we would say that she is expecting. amanarouterbits. In other words she knows beyond a shadow of a doubt exactly what's going to happen. samplescholarshipapplication. Although some of the details are still unclear she is certain about the fact that she will have a baby and not something unknown. vanitylicenseplates, hondaeast, weddingceremonymusic. On an emotional level she can feel the result because she is expecting it although she can't see and touch it yet. nursingcontinuingeducation, gazelletrainer. What you expect for your life is exactly like that. babygrowth, xeroxcartridge, rcairplanes. When you start to expect for your life that which you absolutely desire your whole mindset turns from an uncertain hoping and wishing to the certainty of expecting. doughornament, tulsawrongfuldeath, mothugs. The images you encourage and entertain in your minds eye, what you say to yourself and everybody else reflects only the results you are committed to.
Most people expect the worst and hope for the best. ultimatecleanse, hostjobs, pantryshelves. Our cultural conditioning has thought us things like "don't get your hopes up" – just in case you might be disappointed. mannheimdentalimplants, redcarpetalright. We've been taught to aim as low as possible. ponyharness, computerpinballgames, greclasses. Everything above that will be a bonus. powerwash. Right? Wrong! Remember that what you expect with certainty is what you will get in your life. medicalexamination, reducingdebt. You have to break away from the autopilot of the masses that just settle for an ordinary life; a life where they are not really happy but they are not unhappy to do something about it. bigfootsex, ninalynn. If you want to lift your life and the quality of your life to a higher level than what it is at the moment you need to start by raising your expectations. wwwperfume. Raise your expectations of what you are as a person and what you believe you deserve. msnblockchecker, usaircraftcarrier. See, what you believe you deserve is based on your expectations. sugarcanejuicer. When you lift your expectations to a higher level you raise your own standards and raising your standards is the first step to improving your life. pikemenxxx, louisvilleslugger.
When you expect only the very best you will get only the very best. pixeldoll, twoteardrops. What you earn right now is what you expect to earn. abslide, detainx. The amount of free time you have right now is what you expect to have as free time. govermentauctions, suntrustbank. The relationships you have are what you expect it to be. dennisweaver. When you expect the best it's not like expecting something good or something similar, but it is the best and only the best. wholesaleninjasword, triballetters. You have to stop settling for less than you can be or have. orgwebsites. On a deep psychological level this is exactly what creates your expectations and that is why a lifetime of settling for less than you can be creates an expectation that is only "o.k". bikinicandid. It becomes the standard that you are willing to settle for. hollandgirls, phonetap, binocularsoriontelescope. Think of yourself as the pregnant mother who expects (not hopes) only the best and with her imagination she is able to "live" the result in magnificent detail until she eventually has the experience of physically holding her "expectation". inflatingbelly, neuroendocrineeatingdisorders, outlookmicrosoft. You have to nurture and care for your desires and only by becoming unreasonable in your expectations can you turn your deepest desires into reality. normalraterespiratory, bmwwheels. Expectations are ideas that are build on solid rock. coffinlucretiamott. They are unshakeable; unlike hopes and wishes that will wash away with the first storm that comes along.
You need no special skills or knowledge to raise your expectations. necktierack, forkliftpartspare. You simply need a decision that from this point onwards you will never again settle for anything less than you can possible be. promdressesonline. The difference between hoping for something with uncertainty and depending on something with expectation is nothing but the way you control and direct the focus of your mind. stickyblood, elkhuntingoutfitters. What you say to yourself, the images you imagine and your behaviour are what you can consciously control and direct. usedcarrims, fidelityfinancialservices, mecumming. But, only if you choose to. ruffedgrousesociety. If not, you will revert back to the autopilot of the masses just go with the flow of "whatever" comes along. musicstudiosoftware. The cultural autopilot is the emotional default and only through conscious and consistent nurturing of your desires and emotions can you live life by your own standards and create the expectations that will lead you to a life abundance and fulfilment. marinebioligist, informationonturtles, gravesdisease.
Great expectations create great results. hibiscusstencil. When you expect the best it will become a directional mechanism that will guide you to seeking out and finding what you expect. kerissafare, screenedenclosures. The difference between great expectations and weak hopes is nothing but a mindset; a mindset that can make the difference between living a life of fulfilment and one of desperation and frustration. frequentflyercard, electronicdatainterchange, bankrecruit. Create the expectation by making sincere decisions. maintainwebsite, railroadspikeknife, philadelphialawyer. Nurture your expectations by never settling for anything less than the best.


Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made?
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Firstly, let us establish exactly what an entrepreneur is. peterpiper. The online encyclopedia Wikipedia defines it as "someone who establishes a new entity, to offer a new or existing product or service into a new or existing market. speakerpodium. Entrepreneurs often have strong beliefs about a market opportunity and are willing to accept a high level of personal, professional or financial risk to pursue that opportunity".
The 'born or made' question appears to be the basic argument between nature and nurture. napkinfolds. Certainly if one is born with certain personality traits, they will assist in entrepreneurship. determiningpaternity, rossignolprolinesnowboard, steroidsports. It seems fairly obvious that entrepreneurs are both born and made. lovecologne, gyrationwirelessmouse. Perhaps they also evolve. cellularphonestore, savingprivatecyan, asianaairline. Pedigree and luck probably play a big part. catcute. But genes alone are unlikely to be enough.
Research shows that there is such a person as an "entrepreneurial type", with certain characteristics. drugrehabohio, disinfectantfor, cheapestairfare. Often these types have had a mother or father who also was an entrepreneur. jackbrowncleaners, bethesdasoccerclub. A prime example of this type of character would be Sir Richard Branson, the English owner/operator of the Virgin group of companies. wvwaiverfamily. His mother instilled certain characteristics in young Richard before he was grown.
Certainly if you are a born leader, with a highly organized and competitive personality, and you are self-confident and prepared to work endless hours for an indefinite time, then you are on the right track.
But you will also need to have adequate resources, be in good health, have bucket loads of energy, and have a supportive partner or network of friends. carltonstumpgrinder, officeadministration. Would you be happy to forego short term success for a long term gain? Can you take risks and communicate your experience to others? Do you have a burning desire to be the best? These are all skills and attributes which are demanded from entrepreneurs.
In addition, you will have to have an inbuilt desire to achieve. promoteband, rialtonews, tugmcgraw. To be a workaholic, and to have the quality of nurturing your business until grown. yukonriver. It will certainly help if you are an optimist, and it goes without saying that you will need to accept that you are fully accountable for all aspects of your venture.
In scholarly circles the theory of "demand" is now most widely accepted. homeaudioequalizer, nurseblowjob, hollandgrill. This theory believes that entrepreneurs emerge from the mixture of entrepreneurial opportunities and people who are in a position to take full advantage of them.
Therefore, the theory goes anyone who comes across the right conditions, may also become an entrepreneur. storyinfidelity. The secret seems to be to find a solution to a problem, or to fill a niche market, and to be the only person who can achieve this target.
So if you are aiming to become an entrepreneur, but so far in your life you have not managed it, there is hope. epochgroup, executivenetworking, samsungfridgefreezer. Maybe you were just waiting for the perfect idea, and the perfect time. sapopen. Maybe that time is now?

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What are you really missing out on?
Life is all about experience. jeopardysong, heaterhumidifier, acrylicdisplaycases. Most of us have quite a vast intellectual knowledge of the world. affinityhealth, freecatalog, boilpeanut. Intellectually we know what's available to us as human beings and although most people haven't got everything they want, they at least have an intellectual knowledge of it. christineanu, balletphotography. They know what exists and they know what is available. largeformatcamera, alphabetsticker. There is, however a huge difference between intellectual knowledge and experiential knowledge. tattooartist.
We all long to experience the objects of our desire. alquilervillabenisa, planotoolbox, recessedtissueholder. Knowing simply isn't enough. hiddencameramasturbate, vinylsidingcleaning, hentaipalm. We want to feel and we want to experience that which we know by engaging all our senses and all of our nervous system to fully comprehend that which exists only as impulses in our minds. walterreeves, golfballpackaging. Until and unless you actually experience something it will remain an idea and a concept that will always leave you wanting more. dogseparationanxiety. Experience is the process by which you turn your intellectual knowledge into a physical experience and when you experience it, it becomes real because you get to feel it in your nervous system. leatherchap, suzanneclothier. You involve your emotions and, in the process, you get to feel the fullness of a concept turned real and made manifest in reality. archfootpain, smootharmpits, vampirekiss. You can know yourself to be kind, but until and unless you do something kind, the idea will remain intellectual and weak. grainhoppertrailer. Only when you take the idea and act on it will you create the experience. texashomeloans, myrtlebeachgolfing, sexybums. Having the experience of kindness is what you really want.
Experience then is something we create by taking an idea and putting it to use through action. forensicpsychiatry, prozacforum, sargentwelch. It is when you use your will to take action when you get to "see" the invisible idea take shape in physical form and through physical experience. bedtanningwolff, lowimpactaerobic, gasboilers. We all have a deep seeded need to experience that which we know intellectually and that which we crave to experience through our senses and our emotions. brendawatson. From this point of view we are all constantly striving to experience through our physical bodies and our emotions that which we hold as an idea in our intellect and our minds.
The easiest way to turn your ideas into reality is through action. airpurifierionizer. When you use your will you can take any idea and just do it to have the experience of your knowledge. blasteratv, httptunnel, executivejet. The real purpose of knowledge is action for what good is knowledge when you can't use it? The challenge for most people is that they are held back by their own limiting beliefs and fears. discountradiators, marylandeyecare. Fears and limiting beliefs are actually imaginary for the belief that taking action might lead to a specific "bad" outcome is what actually prevents you from taking action. whitepantie, gradingtest. It is the fear that doing "this" will mean "that" or will lead to "that" even though it has not occurred yet (and will most probably not).
The reality is that all experience in life happens through contrast. threeeyedbingo. We live in a world that is relative. lovescripture. Everything in life exists in relation to something else and everything in life has it's reciprocal. budgethosting. A wise man once said that someone born blind will never know the meaning of darkness for he's never seen the light. seascooter. Neale Donald Walsh explains it beautifully in Conversations with God when he said that in the absence of that which is not, that which is, is not. fordcolour. For us to experience anything we must also experience the opposite. canadacustomsrevenue. Life can never be just a flat and one dimensional experience. commodityquotes, themisfitshelena, avenueroom. It simply does not exist.
The challenge is that most people live in the delusion that their lives are in shatters because there are some things they do not like. philippinevoipcompany, dietfood. In reality they are just experiencing the opposite of what they do want. lunarmoth. Hot does not exist without cold. lotlizard. There can be no rainbow without the storm. garbagepicture. It is in the contrast that we get to truly live life through the experience of both . morningrunner. When you learn to see life experiences as different states of the same thing you can start to really appreciate all of life and truly have the experience of living life. Appreciating and acknowledging that which is not the way you want, will give you a totally different perspective on everything that you do not like in your life, both past and present. Whether you are feeling lonely, depressed, sad or frustrated you can actually start to appreciate these emotions for it's because of them that you can experience love, vitality, joy and passion.
Regardless of whether you call something good or bad, experience is what will give you fulfilment in life. You have one incredible gift and that is to take your inner desires and experience them. This gift is the gift of action which is your ability to take an impulse of thought and desire and put it to use.
In it's original latin form the word experience actually means to "test" or to "try". When you relinquish your attachment to just experiencing pleasure you will start to see the use and even the meaning of pain for the one creates and defines the other. Experience has no, and needs no attachment to specific outcomes. Although it does not guarantee you a specific outcome, it does guarantee you a rich life that is filled with a multitude of contrasting sensations. Every cell in your body has a "memory" and through experience you get to feel and "record" your intellectual knowledge by engaging all of you. This is the true meaning of "knowing" for it comes with a deep sense of certainty that you feel in your whole body. This is when you "know it in your bones" – it is a deeper understanding that can never come from intellectual knowledge alone. Your world cannot be grasped by contemplation and knowledge alone, but only through action.