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[SuccessNet Summary] Memorial Day, Video Offer Expiring

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Monday, May 30, 2011
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Memorial Day
Today, we honor and memorialize those selfless men and women who have given their lives in the service of America and for the freedoms we are so fortunate to have.

We live today in the land of the free because of the brave.

I have always felt a need to make the most of my life, to give back and to make a difference, in a large part, because of my great appreciation for the many who gave so much. All gave some, some gave all.

For a poignant poem, go to “It's a VETERAN.”

It is the VETERAN
Who Serves Under the Flag.

Time is Running Out On This . . .
The video gift and special offer we told you about last week is expiring in the next few days. And we wanted to make sure you got to take advantage of it if you hadn't already.
You can see it for yourself here . . .

There are five stages to relationships. And most problems in relationships occur in the second stage, called “power struggle”. That’s where most miscommunications, misunderstandings and upsets occur in relationships.

And where most relationships either end—or get stuck—for a long time!

We've arranged for you to see this video (it’s only 3 minutes long) and to receive a special report Paul and Layne wrote called The Five Stages of Relationships. In this special report, they distinguish not only the five stages but the specific skills necessary to succeed in each stage.

Paul and Layne are relationship and communication experts who have been together in a romantic and creative professional relationship for 35 years.

They’re both wise and "street smart" and they know their stuff!

We encourage you to check this out now, watch the video and register to receive their Special Report . . .

When you do, you’ll also learn about their new communication program called Heart to Heart Talks Deluxe Communication Program. And they even agreed to give you a full 50% off the tuition for this program for a limited time.

But, rather than go into all that here, go check it out for yourself. You’ll be glad you did.

PS: You've heard us say many times that success is all about relationships. And Paul and Layne's programs are dedicated to helping you make yours great. Click here . . .

A To-Do List on Steroids
BizPad, which we've been using for the past several months (and it has substantially enhanced our productivity) is now free for single users. Give it a try and you'll see what we mean.

Click here . . .

101 Best Ways to Simplify Your Life

This book started with a survey of the nearly 100,000 valued members and subscribers of SuccessNet. We asked them for their ideas for ways to simplify our lives. From there we researched, tested and compiled the best to bring you "101 Best Ways to Simplify Your Life". Click here >>

 

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 “I am so satisfied with the cause in which I have engaged that my only regret is that I have not more lives than one to offer in its service.”

—Nathan Hale
 

Make it a great day,

Michael Angier
 

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[Weekly Summary] Relationships, Perspective and more . . .

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Sunday, May 22, 2011
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Good day %$firstname$%,

We Didn't Know About These 5 Stages Either . . .
Question: Do you know what stage your relationships are in?

No?

Neither did we—until we watched this video of a presentation our friends and colleagues, Paul and Layne Cutright sent us recently.

They were talking to a group of several hundred people, mostly therapists and counselor types, about the Five Stages of Relationships.

It was a revelation for us and we believe it will be for you, too.

You can see it for yourself here . . .

The thing about these stages is that most problems in relationships occur in the second stage, called "power struggle". That’s where most miscommunications, misunderstandings and upsets occur in relationships.

And where most relationships either end—or get stuck—for a long time!

We've arranged for you to see this video (it’s only 3 minutes long) and to receive a Special Report Paul and Layne wrote called The Five Stages of Relationships. In this special report, they distinguish not only the five stages but the specific skills necessary to succeed in each stage.

Paul and Layne are relationship and communication experts who have been together in a romantic and creative professional relationship for 35 years.

They’re both wise and "street smart" and they know their stuff!

We encourage you to check this out now, watch the video and register to receive their Special Report . . .

When you do, you’ll also learn about their new communication program called Heart to Heart Talks Deluxe Communication Program. And they even agreed to give you a full 50% off the tuition for this program for a limited time.

But, rather than go into all that here, go check it out for yourself. You’ll be glad you did.

PS: You've heard us say many times that success is all about relationships. And Paul and Layne's programs are dedicated to helping you make yours great. Click here . . .

Practical SuccessNet Principle #6: Step Back to Gain Perspective
It’s been said that life is lived forward and only understood backward. I’m not sure if that’s entirely true, but I do know that things sure look different a month, a year or a decade after the fact.

As I enter into the final days of my 60th trip around the sun, I realize I have a much different perspective on things that have happened over the years.

Even if you haven’t been around as long as I have, I’m sure you’ll agree that many events that seemed like a big deal weren’t, while other, seemingly insignificant things, turned out to be substantial. “Disasters” often became blessings and what we thought at the time was something good may have turned out to be not so much.

When we’re in the midst of things—when life is happening—it’s challenging to always see the big picture. It’s not easy to understand, to be fully aware and have the insight that comes from looking back.

In every business I’ve owned, in every relationship I’ve ever been in, there’s one common thing I would have done more of. I would have stepped back more often, taken more time off and gotten away from the busy-ness of things.

We often need to get away in order to see things clearly. We need to step back, take a break or see things with a fresh set of eyes.

Be sure that you’re taking time off on a regular basis. And I suggest planning part of that time off for reflection and introspection. Ask yourself questions. Journal about what’s happened—and your thoughts and feelings around them.

Having a MasterMind Team like our Diamond Club and Inner Circle is a big help in improving our perspective. And the process we use of reporting to one another with “what worked, what didn’t and what’s next,” goes a long way toward having a healthy reflection and positive and productive plans and expectations.

Of course you can do this on a regular basis without going away, and I certainly encourage you to that.

But in my opinion, getting away is best. There’s something about a different environment, away from the routine and maybe with new people, that provides the fresh outlook, the different viewpoint and the elevated clarity getting away from it all creates.

And that’s why Practical SuccessNet Principle #6 is Step Back to Gain Perspective.

And a very helpful resource in support of this and our other SuccessNet Principles is our Step Up to Success Course. It’s a Success 101 course that covers the basics which we all need to work on.

 
If you don’t already have it, you’ll definitely want it as part of your success library.

 

A To-Do List on Steroids
BizPad, which we've been using for the past several months (and it has substantially enhanced our productivity) is now free for single users. Give it a try and you'll see what we mean.

Click here . . .

101 Best Ways to Simplify Your Life

This book started with a survey of the nearly 100,000 valued members and subscribers of SuccessNet. We asked them for their ideas for ways to simplify our lives. From there we researched, tested and compiled the best to bring you "101 Best Ways to Simplify Your Life". Click here >>

 

Quote de Jour
 “The size of your success is measured by the strength of your desire; the size of your dream; and how you handle disappointment along the way.”
 

—Robert Kiyosaki
 

Make it a great day,

Michael Angier

 
 

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[Weekly Summary] Addicted to New & Different, SuccessNet Principle #5

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Sunday, May 15, 2011
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New and Different vs. Tried and True
I see many people today looking for the latest, greatest gadget, idea, tool or tactic to achieve the success they want.

Some people feel like they’re missing something. Others want to get the edge on everyone else by having the new-fangled “killer” app or seductive trick.

Still others are bored with the basics—the tried-and-true principles of success that endure.

Sure, it’s fun to play with new stuff. We see people get new cars, new wardrobes—even new wives and husbands. And for awhile they’re novel, they hold their attention. But eventually everything becomes familiar.

Beware the seduction of new and different when it comes to investing your most valuable assets like time, money and energy. You may find some benefit—for a short while—but my money is on the solid, practical and time-tested principles and strategies for success and happiness.

Can you imagine a professional baseball team only trying new things and not working on the basics? They wouldn’t be winning with any consistency and the other teams would surpass them easily.

And that’s why they focus on the fundamentals like batting, fielding, catching, pitching, etc. It might not be exciting, but it’s how they get better and how they win games.

You see, spectacular accomplishment is always preceded by less than spectacular preparation. The will to win is nowhere near as important as the willingness to PREPARE to win.

And I’m not suggesting that you only prepare. You can’t just study and practice. You have to play the game. But you have to focus on the fundamentals—however unsexy or mundane they may seem.

Once you master the fundamentals, you can try some new things—as long as that’s not the ONLY thing you do.

Our Diamond Club and Inner Circle programs are designed and are effective at grounding members in the fundamentals of clarity, concentration and consistency. Most, if not all success principles, fall into these three areas.

We do try new ideas, tools and resources, but we mostly work on the basics. And it works. It works very, very well.

We encourage you to join one of these programs and see for yourself how much more progress you can make by focusing on the fundamentals and staying consistent with the help of a coach and mastermind team. You’ll also have more fun and not feel so alone in your journey.

And if you’re not yet ready to make such a commitment, please avail yourself of our Success Fundamentals Package. We've put together a great package for you by bundling together our most popular programs and offering them to you at less than 50% of their individual selling prices. And right now it’s only $47 (with two extra bonuses).
 

Practical SuccessNet Principle #5: Leaders Are Readers

Now that doesn’t mean that ALL readers are leaders. It’s just that in this day and age, all leaders are readers.

This principle is closely related to SuccessNet Principle #2: You Can't Learn Less.

Reading a book a month may keep you in the game. Reading a book a week will put you out front.

Reading is a catalyst for great thinking. Consistently build your print and electronic library.

Read regularly. Journal and talk about what you’re reading.

In doing so, your knowledge, your clarity, your thinking and your success will surely grow.

Horace Mann wrote: “A house without books is like a room without windows.”

Related Resources:
101 Book Series now available in Kindle format.

 

A To-Do List on Steroids
BizPad, which we've been using for the past several months (and it has substantially enhanced our productivity) is now free for single users. Give it a try and you'll see what I mean.

Click here . . .

101 Best Ways to Simplify Your Life

This book started with a survey of the nearly 100,000 valued members and subscribers of SuccessNet. We asked them for their ideas for ways to simplify our lives. From there we researched, tested and compiled the best to bring you "101 Best Ways to Simplify Your Life". Click here >>

 

Quote de Jour
 “Success is nothing more than a few simple
disciplines, practiced every day.”

—Jim Rohn
 

Make it a great day,

Michael Angier

 
 

FINCA.org3 percent of all our shopping cart sales is donated to FINCA.org to be made available for microloans to disadvantaged people around the globe.

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