On a side note:

I got paid yesterday and I bought back my exercise bike for $85 and a couple more pairs of underwear.... The inside outers were even getting a little far along for my liking!

So far in the charity pot:

$91

Make sure you vote for your favorite charity on right of the screen!

I had a conversation last night with an old friend which got me thinking last night. He asked me, "With everything that you are doing, what could a normal everyday person do to better their situation?"

At first I thought, "I am a normal everyday person, so everyone should be able to do what I'm doing and see the success that I have already." Upon further thought, I realized, he was actually asking, "Where does someone starting from scratch, who doesn't know what they should do, start from?"

I sat their last night, laying in bed, wide awake for a while pondering this question. For me, all along I knew what I wanted to pursue, which is why, I believe, everything has been happening so quickly for me. I knew I had, sorry, I KNOW I HAVE a desire and interest in real estate!I KNOW I HAVE an interest in health and wellness (hence the supplements)! I KNOW I HAVE a belief in the FHTM business model. I KNOW I HAVE a desire to help as many people as I can! I KNOW I HAVE what it takes to make everything I'm involved with succeed!

So after pondering this point a little further I realized the answer to what my friend was asking. What is the starting point? Where does a person start if their starting from scratch? What's the first step?

After thinking about it, I suppose I wasn't starting right from scratch when I started this project. I already had a fairly clear vision as to what I wanted and I already had created an emotional connection to that vision.... also called desire!

You're first step:

Get clear on what it is you want.

Step 1 Part B:

Tie emotion to that vision and feel like you already have it or are in possession of it

This is creating Desire. As I have written in the past, desire is necessary... no wait... desire is MANDATORY to create the dreams and achieve the goals in which you wish for. A wish is only that, a wish. Take that wish, mix it with a burning desire and it becomes an amazingly powerful thing and you really can have whatever, and do whatever you want!

So to answer your question Brandon, you need to get clear on what you want in life. You don't need to know "how" to get there, just know WHAT YOU WANT. Take that vision and give it emotion as you visualize what it is that you want for yourself and believe you already have it. You will be amazed at how fast events, circumstances and people seem to "magically" reposition themselves in your life to create the reality that you created for yourself.

It's funny how when you start thinking in this way that things happen at the exact right time to keep you on track. while I was thinking about this last night I was referred to this website which really helped me to organize my thoughts.

Take a look:


http://store.sixminutestosuccess.com/?aid=585663

Are you inspired now?

A word to the wise:

Below is an email string which you should read... people are getting more and more sneaky and preying on people's desire to improve their way of life through "great opportunities".

Have a read...


Original email sent to me:

Attn Mr Scott Weller:

I want to thank you for your interest and prompt response to my company's proposal. I am Ms.Karen Wood, Company Secretary of BHP Billiton, Formed from a merger between BHP and Billiton, BHP Billiton is one of the world's largest diversified resources companies. Operating in major commodity businesses, including Aluminium, Base Metals,

Carbon Steel Materials, Diamond and specialty products, Energy coal, petroleum, stainless steel materials, we import and export raw materials into Canada, America and Europe.

As an international agent, you shall serve as a link between us and our clients and you will also be responsible for the collection of payments from customers within your region on our behalf.

Note that you shall be on a 10% commission on every transaction you carryout on behalf of the company. We need you to fill and return the form below and we shall send you an approval for you to work with us as our company Agent in your Region.

Please you are advise to fill and return for company records:

1,FULL NAMES:
2,AGE:
3,SEX
4,PHONE/FAX NUMBER:
5,COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE:
6,CONTACT ADDRESS:
7,OCCUPATION:
8,BANK NAME:

Regards,
Ms. Karen Wood
Company Secretary.

Of course this seemed like a great opportunity but the way it was signed "Ms. Karen Wood Company Secretary" really sent sirens off in my head. So I researched the company and sent them an email directly through their website.

It read:

From: Scott Weller [mailto:sweller@tahk.ca]
Sent: Thursday, 22 January 2009 6:14 AM
To: jobs@bhpbilliton.com
Subject: hi

I just wanted to follow up on an email I received from someone who claims to be a part of your offices…

I have cut and paste the message below. With all the fraud and identity theft going on, I just wanted to cover my basis. Could you please notify as to whether or not this email is real or not?

Thank you

Scott Weller

Edmonton, AB

Canada

I then received an email late last night justifying my concern...

Greetings Scott,

As you have correctly surmised, the email communication that was sent to you is a hoax and has certainly not been sent by BHP Billiton.

Recently a number of hoax emails, claiming to be issued by senior executives and other company employees have appeared in circulation. These emails attempt to trick users into providing personal details in the belief that they will be contracted by BHP Billiton as an agent for the sale of our products and/or offered employment.

Thank-you for forwarding this onto us.

Regards,

Be careful when you are looking at potential opportunities... trust but then confirm!