You know, by saying things like “I have no chance in hell”, “I can’t do this”, “there’s no way this will work for me”, or “I’m not good enough”, “I’m not smart enough”, “I don’t have what it takes”, or “I’ll never be as good as so and so”, “I don’t have enough time to make this work”, or “I can’t make this work”?

When you say these things, you are creating your own roadblocks. Thoughts are things. Whatever you think about, you bring about. Even if you do not believe in the Law of Attraction, these forces are in place whether you acknowledge them or not. It’s like the Law of Gravity. The Law of Gravity existed even before the Apple fell on Newton’s head and he gave it a name. It is a principle.

When you think things, it puts that energy out into the Universe for manifestation. So, if you are thinking that you can’t do something, guess what, you are right, you won’t be able to do whatever it is you are trying to do.

So, in 2010 let’s get our heads on straight and turn those negative statements into positive statements. Instead of “I have no chance in hell”, let’s try “I have every chance in the world to succeed”. Instead of “I’m not good enough”, let’s try “I am more than good enough”. Instead of “I’ll never be as good as so and so”, let’s try “I am as good as or better than so and so”. And just who the hell sold you the bill of goods that you aren’t and/or can’t be as good as someone else? You can be just as good as you put your heart, mind, and soul into.

Never sell yourself short. You are doing yourself a disservice. Buck up, chin up, and get your game on. You are an awesome person and you deserve to succeed just as much as the next guy, maybe even more so! I want to see that inner light in you shine bright. Don’t be afraid to come out of the dark, it’s very nice here in the light. Live a little. Smell the roses. And quit being your own worst roadblock to success.

Kelli Jacobson is a Networking Mompreneur. She is a Mom to a 1 1/2 year old son and has been involved in Internet Marketing now for over two years. Her specialties are blogging, social media, and free to low-cost marketing methods. If you would like to learn more about Kelli, please see Who Is Kelli Jacobson. See you on the inside!

Insanity

Albert Einstein has said it best: Insanity is doing the same things over and over again expecting a different result.

If you want something different, you are going to have to make a change. What are you willing to do differently in order to bring about the results that you desire?

Key Areas of Change:

Organization

Get organized! Whether it’s a Day Planner, your PDA, your Outlook Calendar, maybe Google Calendar, or just a spreadsheet that you create, get a schedule down for you. Start by putting in all of your appointments, training calls, webinars, etc… Then make sure you schedule in any lunch breaks or regular breaks that you take (always make time for a brain refresher), and dinner breaks. Don’t forget to schedule in taking your kids to school, picking them up, their school activities, and things like that too. Next you’ll want to identify the times of day that you can dedicate to your money making activities such as writing articles and distributing them; shooting, editing, and uploading videos; blogging; posting to Twitter and Facebook; placing Classified ads; tweaking your Adwords campaigns, etc… Whatever online marketing methods you do to bring money into your business, be sure to schedule a time slot to focus on those and then do those during the times that you schedule. If you do not schedule yourself, if you do not make a plan for yourself, then you will wander aimlessly and ultimately, you will get nothing done.

Focus

Get focused! You need to be able to focus on your goals in order to be able to achieve them. There are several things you can do to keep yourself focused. One was just talked about, getting yourself on a schedule and having that schedule somewhere that you can see it or access it easily. Another way would be to have a focus board next to your desk. Somewhere to put up pictures of the things that you desire, maybe it’s that bigger house or better car, or a specific computer system you’d like to have. Maybe it’s a picture of somewhere you want to take your family on vacation. You could have your favorite quotes that help keep you focused on your objectives on there as well. Whatever pictures and phrases that will help keep you focused on your goals will work.

Planning

Get your plan of action! You have to have a plan to follow in order to achieve your desires. Those who do not plan, plan to fail… So make sure you have a plan. What is it that you are trying to achieve? Write that down. Then think of what action steps you will need to take to achieve that desire. I believe in the Law of Attraction. But just stating your desires is not good enough to bring them to you. You must have a plan of attack. What Law of Attraction can do for you, however, is after sending your desire into the Universe for it to be fulfilled, you will suddenly have an inspired idea of how to achieve that desire, and then it’s going to take work on your part to realize that dream. So planning is a great step in the right direction. The first step is recognizing what it is you want, and then finding a way for you to obtain it, and planning how you are going to obtain it is the key.

So, let’s get organized, stay focused, and then plan how you are going to achieve your goals, dreams, and desires! But let’s not forget the most important step.

Action

Take action! If you want something, you are going to have to work for it. Don’t let anyone fool you into believing you can get something for free. There is always a cost of some sort. Whether it be time, effort, or sacrificing something now to achieve something greater later. You must take action. You must do the tasks that will move you forward in realizing your dreams. If you think you can just sit back and become a millionaire, you are wrong. You must take the needed actions now in order to fulfill that destiny. Without action, there can be no reaction. The Universe is all about cause and effects. You must put forth that energy in order to receive something in return.

I would like to ask everyone to help me with a challenge of mine.  I struggle with receiving compliments and recognition.  I always just brush it off as nothing, and I need to stop doing that and be open to receiving.  I give so much of myself, asking little if anything in return.

When I worked and got awards, I would just shrug them off as it was part of my job and just something I did because it was the right thing to do or was good for the company.  I never took and understood the full weight of the compliments and recognition.

In one way, I like compliments and recognition, and in another, I don’t.  It’s just something I do, something that is a part of me.  It was strange at work, I would see other employees who were so slow and did next to nothing and it always irked me.  I always put in 110% and couldn’t understand why others didn’t.  I think that’s why they liked me so much.  I was always producing more and always asking for more responsibility always taking the initiative to create something better.  Like I said, it’s just a part of me, something I have always done.  I’m a better giver than receiver.

So, I want your help with my challenge of receiving.  If you know me, whether by an online association or you have met me in real life, I want you to leave a comment with a compliment or recognition so that I can learn to accept them more and easier.

Thanks!  As John Jackson always says, you all inspire me.  Thank you for being a part of my life.  I am truly blessed.

The characters in this video, which actually came first, star in the previous post’s video, Validation.

“Rent-A-Person” is a romantic musical comedy about a men’s room attendant who founds an organization which revolutionizes rush hour traffic. Starring James Haven.

If you liked the previous video, you’ll love this one too.  Enjoy! =)

Create Your Greatest Day,

This has to be one of the most inspirational videos I have ever watched!  It is amazing and will make you smile, may even make you shed some happy tears (if you are the emotional type like me). I feel blessed to be able to share this with you.

“Validation” is a fable about the magic of free parking.  Starring TJ Thyne & Vicki Davis.

It may seem like it has nothing to do with running your own online business, or marketing, but really, when you think about it, it has EVERYTHING to do with it!

How we choose to communicate with others directly influences our results in life, as well as business. I have made it a practice to tell those that I choose to surround myself with how much I love them and how awesome they truly are. I hope after you watch this inspiring video, that you will take up the practice as well.

Thanks go to Cristina Munoz for sharing this awesome video with me!  I LOVE it, and I know you will too!

Create Your Greatest Day,

Mindset is one of the most critical skills you can learn when it comes to becoming successful.  If you don’t have the preconceived belief that you are a successful person, then you are not going to be successful no matter what you do.  You have to believe in yourself first before anyone else will.  I hope to contribute content here to help you develop a positive mindset to become successful in every area in your life, whether it be your personal life or business life.

I am a Networking Mompreneur.  So, for me, it’s both personal and business.  I have heard from just about everyone that I am connected with in network marketing, that Mindset is the number one area that you need to have in place before you can become successful.  I started my path on re-discovering my personal growth prior to my search (again) for an online opportunity to make money from home.  I think it was integral in finding the opportunity that I did.  And because I believe so highly in the Law of Attraction and Mindset, I decided to share my nuggets of knowledge with everyone.

If there is ever an area that you would like me to cover in regards to Mindset or the Law of Attraction, please let me know.  I am here to help others, so would love to know what you think and what you want information on.

May you have a very blessed (by deity of choice) day!  And don’t forget – you are the creator of your day – create a great one!

Kelli Jacobson =)

To lead a successful life, you have choices and decisions to make every day. Every hour, every minute, every second of your day you have choices and decisions to make about how you are going to experience your life. How do you want your life to be? Are you going to sit idly by and let life pass you by or are you going to grab the bull by the horns and take charge of your life?

Many people, when faced with choices and decisions, passively say “I don’t know”. When asked what you want for lunch, what do you say? For many, they say “I don’t know, what do you want?” and pass that decision to someone else. In doing that, you are giving away your power to someone else. Is that really what you want?

I know at work, the ladies, me included, would start planning lunch at around 9 O’clock in the morning because it would take us that long to decide what we want because we would go the rounds of the “I don’t know, what do you want?” merry-go-round. There were some that were brave and would throw out some suggestions. Those, folks, were the leaders. They knew what they wanted and they asked for it. That’s what leaders do.

It’s as simple as that. Figure out what it is that you want and ask for it. Make that choice. Make that decision. It’s not going to hurt you. It’s going to enrich your life experience because it will be YOUR life experience, not someone else’s. Take the power into your hands and ask for what you want. This is your life you are dealing with. Do you want to live by someone else’s rules, or your own? I choose to live my life by my terms. I hope you do to!

Now, how can you do this? Well, when someone asks you what you want, instead of saying “I don’t know, what do you want?” take a moment to think about what it is that you want. Stop and ask yourself, if you had a choice and you could have anything that you wanted, what would you want? Do you want Chinese for lunch instead of Mexican? Do you want that scarf in red instead of black? Do you want to go to the club with your friends for a night out instead of staying home again? Give yourself the power to think about what you want and then ask for what you want.

The only way you are going to live your life successfully is if you take the power to make your own decisions. Make your own decisions about what you want, not what you think others want. You are here on this earth to live YOUR life, not someone else’s. So why are you letting someone else make your decisions for you?

Start now by asking yourself what you want and answer yourself with what you really truly desire. Empower yourself to make that choice, to make that decision. Enrich your life by living it the way YOU want to.

To your success!

Kelli Jacobson
Internet Marketing Entrepreneur
Live Abundantly Successful
Inspiring Others to Live the Life they Truly Desire

How to Achieve Success in 3 Simple Steps

1. Believe in Yourself
2. Successful Thinking
3. Be Grateful

Believe in Yourself

You have to start out with believing in yourself.  If you don’t believe in yourself, who else will?  Believe that you have the power for greatness.  That you can change the world.  That you can be successful.  It may be hard at first, but you can do it.  You have to.  Belief is a very powerful thing.  It sets into motion, that which you are believing.

Successful Thinking

Start thinking you are a success.  You may say, “Well, I’m not successful yet”.  That’s okay.  You need to start thinking you are successful to bring about that success.  What you think will start to manifest, and then you will be successful.  If you have problems thinking of yourself as a success, think about what you can do that will make you feel successful.  Just something small.  And then do that.  Once you achieve that small step of success, it may make it easier for you to start feeling successful.

Be Grateful

Wake up in the morning and think of all the things you have to be thankful for.  Make every day a Thanksgiving.  Let the Universe, Spirit, Deity (whatever you believe in) know what you are grateful for.  It might be as simple as you are alive.  Or that you have a roof over your head and food in your stomach.  Or that you have a wonderful spouse or child.  Whatever it is, say thank you for it and let it be known how grateful you are for it.  Once you start being grateful for things, then it changes your mindset to be thankful and grateful for all the new wonderful things that will come into your life.

Embrace life and make it what you want to be.  Believe in yourself, think successful thoughts, and be grateful for all the wonderful things in your life.  You will see your life changing for the good.  You will see yourself as a success.