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12/17/2008 Seven Questions to Answer When You Want Something You've Never Had
“To get something you’ve never had, you have to do something you’ve never done.” Duh… really? Yeah, really… but if this is such a simple no-brainer then why does it remain the single biggest truth about why people do NOT change, improve, correct, succeed, achieve and grow? We do the same things over and over and over and over and over… and yet we profess to be puzzled at why we don’t get out of debt, don’t lose weight, don’t improve our marriage, don’t make more money, don’t get in shape, don’t heal our relationships, don’t _____________________________ [fill in the blank with whatever you can’t seem to get done]. Something you've never done or just a variation of past efforts? “Yeah, but I’ve tried all sorts of things” people say. Have you really? Or are they just variations on the same ineffective efforts… enough to give us the right to say “I tried…” but not really anything that addresses and transforms the real attitudes, motivations and weaknesses that keep us from growing? Another diet, some more new year’s resolutions, another money making gimmick, one more ignored budget? To get something you’ve never had, you have to do something you’ve never done… Simple on the surface. Tough to really figure out… even tougher to do. But if you really want something you’ve never had, it’s the only way you’ll ever get it. STOP. STOP and think for a minute. You cannot just brush past this with a quick read if you’re really serious about CHANGE which is a one word summary of “getting something you never had”. Seven questions to ask yourself. Pick one problem, one change, one goal, one achievement, one improvement… pick one thing that has alluded you no matter how hard you’ve tried. Got one? Now consider this:
That last question is important. Just because something has never been tried doesn’t mean it will work. You need to a have a “quitter” strategy, not to be confused with a “give up because it’s too hard” strategy. A quitting strategy is when you predetermine at what point you’ll quit an effort knowing that it is not going to achieve the result you’re after. Deciding what this criteria is up front, allows you to avoid quitting from emotion or difficulty.
Make sure you are honest about what you’ve done in the past that hasn’t worked. Variations of failing efforts are not really something “you’ve never done”. If your new ideas only address the surface circumstances and not the underlying needs, attitudes and motivations, they will probably result in failure too. Also, you need to try things that are measurable and can be held accountable. If you can’t measure them, how can you know if they are working? If you cannot be held accountable for the efforts, you isolate yourself and it’s too easy to give up or tell yourself they aren’t working. To get something you’ve never had, you have to do something you’ve never done… this takes courage, discernment and time. Otherwise, just keeping doing what you’ve always done. At least you can still people how hard you’re trying. ~ Brent |
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Here's what people are saying (more testimonials): Mr. Riggs! I have just finished your "Create an Online Business" DVD and am eager to get to work! Your information is well organized and presented in a clear and simple form. Your structure makes good sense in a chronological sense and it completely eliminates any fears I may have had regarding "isn't this going to be too much for me to handle???" I look forward to using your knowledge to increase my bottom line AND raise my standard of living. Many thanks for your work and your knowledge. - John Daniecki - Dortmund, Germany |
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12/17/2008
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Here's what people are saying (more testimonials): Brents daily advice has helped me through many days. Some days they speak right into my life. His advice is practical and sound. I use it as a guide in my own life. - Ann Kerlin |
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12/16/2008 Should a Man Move Away From His Wife and Kids for Five Years for the Chance to Make a Lot of Money?
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Here's what people are saying (more testimonials): Brent has taught me to focus more on others and less on myself. The lessons I learn daily are applicable to almost every area of my life. - Jonathan Akongo - Uganda |
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12/15/2008
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Here's what people are saying (more testimonials): Brent is a gifted artist, creative entrepreneur, passionate mentor and a powerful communicator. He is a visionary with a contagious enthusiasm and energy that he uses to encourage and motivate others. Brent is a respected colleague and a trusted friend. - Jason Cox - Long Beach, CA |
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Here's what people are saying (more testimonials): Brents daily advice has helped me through many days. Some days they speak right into my life. His advice is practical and sound. I use it as a guide in my own life. - Ann Kerlin |
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12/7/2008
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Here's what people are saying (more testimonials): Brent is impacting many people, directly through sharing insights in his daily messages and responses to questions and indirectly through the people that read these items and share with others. I have been reading Brent for approximately three years and have been blessed tremendously through his insights, that are forthright, concise and relevant. I save them all and frequently search them. I recommend Brent's websites to many people and I know for a fact that several have started receiving Brent's insights on a daily basis. - Scott Moyer, Director - PA |
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