Our theme for this month is Focus and Concentration. And one of the things we all need to focus on is increasing our knowledge and improving our skills. Investing in personal and professional development has lifelong pay-offs.

I believe that one of the best ways of learning and integrating knowledge is to teach it. When you organize and deliver information, you learn it at a much deeper level.

It’s one of life’s better deals: What knowledge we give away we get to keep. And with spaced repetition, we get to own it even more than when we first acquired it because it penetrates deeper into our psyche, and our brain makes more connections.

In the last year, eBook readers like Kindle and Nook have been selling like crazy. You can also get free readers for your computer, your tablet and your smart phone.

As publishers and authors, it became evident we needed to learn how to best format our books and reports, and make them available via Amazon Kindle and ePub format. And we’re pleased to announce that we have several SuccessNet SmartGuide now published.

You can see a list of them in our Amazon Store.

Our latest SmartGuide is How to Publish and Sell Your Book on Amazon Kindle: Free, Fast and Easy. Using this simple guide, you can make your books (or reports) available to millions through the power of Amazon.

We researched all the best practices and now we can show YOU how to publish and sell with this easy, simple and quick-to-grasp SmartGuide. We took the complex and made it simple. We organized, encapsulated and systematized the best ways for you to format and sell your intellectual capital on Amazon.

It sells for only $9.99, but if you’re an Achievement Code or Diamond Club Member, don’t order it because it’s being sent to you at no cost.

Anyone else who wants to access this critical information and get your books and reports in this format for sale and distribution, go here . . .

If you’re looking to market yourself as an established authority, publishing a book (or even a booklet) is one of the best ways to do so.

If you haven’t already written your book, I encourage you to do so soon. Published authors are automatically elevated to a higher status with more credibility.

And if you have written a book, but don’t have it on Amazon Kindle, you are surely missing the boat.

Get your copy today right here . . .

And of course, you can always join The Achievement Code or Diamond Club and this SmartGuide will be available to you, along with hundreds of other products, resources and services—all at no additional cost.

I’m an optimist. I always look for the good in everything. But I’m also a realist. I’m a big believer in the Stockdale Paradox: “Maintaining a firm belief that we will prevail all the while brutally confronting what challenges we face.”

I think it’s important to acknowledge what’s not working as well as focusing on what is. Not to dwell on what’s not working—but to recognize it, learn from it and move on.

In 2011, I lost my way on several fronts. It was a challenging year. And I don’t mean to trivialize any challenges you might have had last year by recounting my own. I would never presume to speak for you—only myself.

Last summer I reached my highest weight ever. I rented a tux to a formal event to which I could have easily worn my own. But mine didn’t fit. I was disgusted.

Several of our investments were not only disappointing but downright dismal.

In October, my mother was diagnosed with an inoperable and untreatable form of cancer. She lasted 10 weeks and passed away on Christmas Day. I miss her every day.

And in the process of writing my book (the first one in over 5 years) I realized I wasn’t walking my talk—at least not 100 percent. What I was writing about were things I believe in, know to be true and have done. But I saw several places where my priorities were off and my focus and concentration were lacking.

In 2011, we blew several promotions, had bad timing on a couple of others and because of writing my book, I backed off on writing and publishing my articles. Not good.

I know many people had it much worse. Maybe you did. We have so very much for which to be grateful—and we are. In comparison to others and to some years I’ve had in the distant past, it was a good year—just not a stellar year.

So why am I sharing this?

I’m doing it because it’s important for you to realize that not everything I try actually works. I struggle sometimes, too. We all get off track. We all lose focus. Nobody wins 100% of the time.

I’m happy to report I am 13 pounds lighter than last summer; and I’m refocused and recommitted to the things that work. As I was writing my new book, The Achievement Code, about the 3 Cs: Clarity, Concentration and Consistency, I realized on a very personal level just how important all three of them are—no matter how successful one may be. If you’re committed to important things, you have to have all three in place and working for you.

I’m optimistic and expecting great things for 2012. And I hope you have similar expectations. Rest assured that we’re ready and willing to help you achieve your most important goals in this New Year. If you want more purpose, passion and prosperity in your life, you are in the right place with SuccessNet.

You don’t need to go it alone. Professional athletes don’t. Leaders don’t. CEOs don’t. Why should you?

We have a variety of ways to help you achieve your full and unique potential. Our Six Levels of Support can give you a quick overview as to what level you may want to play. It’s entirely up to you. Click here to see the Six Levels of Support.

And it’s not too late to become part of The Achievement Code. We started last week, but you can easily catch up. Full details can be found on this page . . .

Or you can become a Diamond Club Member and get all that Diamond Club offers with your own MasterMind Team and The Achievement Code training all included.
Find out more here . . .

As we’re busily preparing for the launch of the biggest thing we’ve done in 16 years, I started to think about why our subscribers and members should care about it.

No doubt you’re just getting back into your routine from the holidays and have a lot on your plate.

So here’s why I think what we’re sharing this evening is worth a few minutes of your valuable time.

After studying the science of success for over 40 years, after researching and testing what works and what doesn’t, and after 16 years of sharing great ideas and valuable resources with our readers, I’ve learned quite a few things.

I don’t pretend to have all the answers. But I’ve discovered some of the biggest reasons why almost everyone settles for far less than their full potential and why a small percentage do NOT.

I know why goals get set but never achieved.

On your preview webinar later today, I’ll be sharing a good deal of this information with you and also outlining The Achievement Code–how it was created and why—and why you should care.

You’ll discover the 3C Formula and how the 3Cs are absolutely ESSENTIAL to achieving what you want.

We’ll review the 7 Roadblocks to Your Success and why they can keep you from succeeding—especially if you’re not aware of them.

And you’ll see the syllabus for this new 12-week training program and new level of membership.

I’ll also share with you some very cool bonuses, tools and resources that I know you’ll be excited about.

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And most of all, you’ll get to see you how this program can help you re-invent, re-focus and re-charge your life in 90 days (or less).

Join us live for the launch. Get your questions answered. And tap into this complete system for getting what you truly want.

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Click here to register and gain access to the free webinar.

Make it a great day—and a great YEAR—with The Achievement Code.

PS: Remember, we’ll give you an “ethical bribe” just for watching the webinar. It’s a Personal Achievement Assessment that will really open your eyes as to where you truly are now. By doing so you can make good decisions about your objectives.

Register now. It’s free.