There’s More To Life

There’s More To Life, folks, than just existing…

So many people wander aimlessly through life. They have no direction. They have no goals. They have no dreams.

Your average life does not have to be as good as it gets. There is more to life if you want it.

There are a few quotes I’ve heard over the years…

“If You Don’t Know Where You’re Going, How Will You Know Once You’re There?”
“If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there.”
“If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll probably end up somewhere else.”

These are so true. If you don’t know where you are going, how are you ever going to get there? And if you don’t know where you’re going, well, anywhere you land, will be where you were going… Do you really want to leave it to chance? Do you really just want to accept whatever comes down the pike?

If going to work every day, sitting in a little cubicle or behind a desk, moaning and complaining about how awful it is and how miserable you are… If sitting around watching the “boob tube” or as we like to say “electronic income reducer”… If playing games all day, like Farmville, Mafia Wars, or World of Warcraft (WoW)… If those are all things that you do… I like to call those survival tactics and time wasters. That isn’t really living… that’s just existing and passing time.

There is more to life than just that. Life shouldn’t be deduced into simply existing and surviving… That’s boring and unproductive. I can’t believe that most people live like that. It’s like they are totally blinded to the potential within themselves to be something more, to have a life worth living and enjoying…

I challenge you to think about what you would like your life to be like if there were no limitations on time or finances or ability. Truly think about the things that you want out of life. What is your vision of a perfect life? What would your daily activities be? Think about this – in fact, give it a LOT of thought. Map it out in your mind. Make sure to include all of your senses – what it looks like, sounds like, feels like, smells like, even tastes like. The more of your senses you involve, the stronger the vision, the stronger the vision, the more you program yourself for what it is you truly want.

Now… it’s not just as easy as thinking about what you want out of life and creating your map in your mind. You have to take the necessary actions to bring about the goals you seek. You must take the actions necessary to move you in the right direction towards that vision.

Some people use whiteboards to write phrases on, or a bulletin board to put pictures on. I go one step further. I make “Mind Movies“. A mind movie is a video that includes both the phrases and pictures which can help stimulate more of the senses to give you a more vivid experience in helping you realize your dreams than the stand alone methods can.

Once you have decided what it is you want, and have it all mapped out in your head, and put it down on something, whether it’s writing it out, putting phrases on a whiteboard, putting pictures on a bulletin board, or making a Mind Movie, you have to take the appropriate action to get yourself there. You can’t just visualize it and then think that all you have to do is wait for it to come to you. Nothing is achieved from laziness. You have to take the ideas and inspirations you will receive and then roll with them.

Once you decide where it is that you want to go, the universe will mysteriously direct you on how to get there. Opportunities will pop up, you will get ideas and/or inspirations of things you can do. When that happens, you have to grab the bull by the horns and go for it. This is the universe directing you towards what you want. Don’t ignore it. This is your chance to create the life that you want.

Now… if watching TV, playing games, and merely existing or surviving is what you want out of life. Well, more power to you, I can’t stop you. As long as you enjoy your life, that’s what matters. Each one of us has a role to play in this universe. Not everyone wants the same thing.

For me, though, I believe that there’s more to life than just that, and I’m going to do everything in my power to make it happen!

Until next time…

Take Care and Create Your Greatest Day!

Kelli Jacobson

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Hey! Kelli Jacobson here!  I want you to grab a pen and paper and get ready to start taking notes, because what I’m about to present here today is critical information to getting you started with video marketing part one.

In this video I will discuss the equipment you need and information to get you started making videos.

Ok, let’s roll our sleeves up and get started.

First, what are some of the things you will need:

Camera – This can be as simple as the video camera on your cell phone if that’s all you have, or a digital camera (most have video capability), or something simple like the Flip camcorder – it’s small and easy to operate and more than adequate for a beginner.  They run around $150.00 or less (depending on sales).

Software to make your movie – Windows computers come with Windows Movie Maker – I just used this for the first time and it was pretty easy to use.  Just import your movie from your camera, add titles and credits, perhaps some music in the beginning and end, and you’re done.  I will go more in depth in another video.  Mac users have iMovie.  I’ve heard it’s pretty easy to use, but I’m a Windows PC gal, so I really don’t know much about it.  Now, if you want to get more advanced software, there are plenty out there to choose from.  I have Sony Vegas Studio and it works pretty well, I like it.

So… we have our camera, we have our software… Now what?

Well… Now we go shooting!

But what do you shoot about, you ask?

Well, here’s where you get creative.

Your first video should probably be about you – giving your audience an introduction into who you are, what you are about, and what you have to offer.

After that… well…  Talk about what you know.  The main process is to learn something, do it, and then teach it.

You can also read other’s articles or watch other’s videos, absorb the information, put it to use, and then teach it to others.  You may even want to watch a couple of similar videos or read a couple of similar articles and then combine the lessons you’ve learned into one of your own.  Maybe take a new spin on it.

This part is really important!  You NEVER ever want to totally copy someone else and say what they said word-for-word – you need to make it your own.  It’s okay to copy ideas and general concepts – it’s not okay to rip off the work of another.  Your audience will appreciate your integrity, and after all, you ARE going after their trust.

One last note for this portion.  YouTube is OWNED by Google, so make sure that your videos are not pitch fests for your product or company because it could get you shut down…  Just as they have been suspending and disabling Google Adwords accounts, they have been doing the same with YouTube accounts.  So, make sure you are giving far more value to your audience than you pitch to them.

Now… stop getting ready to get ready!  Just get in there and do it.  No, it’s not going to be perfect the first time, and that’s okay, you will get better as you go.  And hey, with the way people have a fascination for reality TV nowadays, the rougher around the edges it is, the more they will probably like it (over a professional looking video).  Remember, anything is better than nothing… so, get out there, learn something, do it, and then teach it!

That’s the nuts and bolts for Part One, Part Two will cover other essential tips for you to polish your video marketing skills.

I’d love to see the videos you produce, so contact me through KelliJacobson.com and leave me the link to your video.  I look forward to seeing what you can do!

This has been Kelli Jacobson with Live Abundantly Successful.  Until next time…

Take Care and Create Your Greatest Day!

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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!

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The Law of Attraction states that what you think about you create.  So, take a moment in your day to do some daily affirmations to reinforce your subconscious mind with positive thoughts.

I have released the first video in the Inspire Your Mind Series, Daily Affirmations of Abundance.  May it Inspire Your Mind with Abundance!

Kelli Jacobon
Live Abundantly Successful

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