The Millionaire Mom Adventure

What a trip! In every sense of the word...

Today from 7-11 pm in the Quantum Leap Program we did a personal process designed to help us combat the self-critical voices in our heads.  What really "tripped me out" was that a number of "Professional" motivational speakers and motivational coaches revealed that they still had plenty of their own issues despite what they were selling and telling to other people.  Wow!  I felt like it really took the pressure off to realize that I don't have to be perfect before I can help other people.  It seems that there is no ultimate  healing for us humans except for the VERY few.  For the rest of us, I think the point is to learn helpful strategies that keep us in a positive mind-frame more often than not.  That's as good as it gets! 

I also had one big "Aha!" moment (and a lot of tears) when I realized that I REALLY want to become super wealthy to help address the issue of homelessness in our culture.  I feel pain every time I pass a homeless person and don't help them.  I know they would not be in the scary, demoralizing situation they are in  if they had gotten the love and support they'd needed from their families.  It is SO tragic to me that precious young children grow up to be filthy men begging on street corners and sleeping on sidewalks.  How can such a wealthy nation turn it's back on the suffering of its citizens?  It doesn't take that many resources to care for a human.  Think of all the money being spent on every convict to feed and house them.  Not that I wish for them to become homeless, but are they more deserving of care than homeless people, many of whom are mentally ill?

What do you think?  Which cause are you passionate about?  Would making a difference in that arena motivate you to do what's necessary to get really wealthy??

Invest in Yourself

 
At 3:00 AM, I'll be on an airporter on my way to Philadelphia for my first Quantum Leap meeting.  It is so exciting to be going to participate in a group where I know that highly qualified professional mentors are going to be helping me become the person I want to become and live the life I want to live. 

What price tag does one put on creating their dream life?

Signing up for this program required me to overcome my fear of spending money, but in light of the question above,  what am I actually afraid of??

I know  the information I am going to learn about topics like writing books, public speaking, creating teleseminars, direct marketing, & pitching the media, as well as the connections I am going to make are super valuable.  So, the only thing I really have to fear is that despite all the expert support, I will fail because I am just not good enough to succeed.  

I know it may sound almost silly, but I have never forgotten that my high school class voted me the girl "Most Likely to Succeed" and I feel like I am about to deliver on their faith in me.  (Thank you any high school friends who read this!)

I know that many people don't think too highly of themselves.  Unfortunately, so many people have absorbed messages which make them doubt their own self-worth.  I have had my fair share of such experiences.    However, I firmly that believe that everyone has unique gifts to share and that the greatest obstacle holding them back  is the  self-critical thoughts in their own heads.  The second obstacle is just not knowing how to create  a successful business out of their ideas.  This can be learned.  Many models exist to copy.  Look around you.

It takes practice to stop self-limiting beliefs.  Usually, you need some form of support.  As you gain ground in tuning them out, your vision of what you want and how to achieve it will grow stronger.  You will probably realize that there is some information you need to know to help you accomplish your goals.  Seek it out!!  That's what all the success coaches will tell you. 

Don't let ignorance hold you back or prevent you from connecting with the people who will benefit from your skills. 

Don't short change your own dreams by not seeking the information you need.  Even if you don't have a lot of extra income, you can get a wealth of information from the library to start you off.  Whether you have time or money, invest what you can.  You'll enjoy your life so much more!!

Being Specific Makes All the Difference

Today, I was driving around town on my errands listening to some tapes by business guru T. Harv Eker.  If you aren't familiar with his ideas, I really encourage you to find out more.  He has a great book called Secrets of the Millionaire  Mind.

One of the points in his workshop that really struck me, was how ESSENTIAL it is to clearly and concisely state what you are offering and what your Unique Selling Point is.  I heard a number of his participants give 30 second "core message" speeches.  The ones that really didn't work were way too vague.  Customers or clients want to come to an expert so it really is CRITICAL that we clearly claim what we're an expert in.  That attracts our ideal client to us and lets the other ones find what they're really looking for somewhere else.

I continue to struggle with this issue a bit because I know so many ways to help people and want to share it all.  I'm also realizing, though, through my intense learning process, that TOO MUCH INFORMATION can really result in paralysis rather than movement.   I'm striving to focus my own energies efficiently and pass on pieces of info to others that are usable.

Eker says that coming up with your 30 second message is one of the KEYS  TO SUCCESS in your business.  If you can't explain it powerfully and clearly in 30 sec., you are losing out on a lot of income. 

He also really pushed the idea, which I've heard before, that if you want to actually become wealthy, you need a good "front end" product and a good "back end" product.  This is because it is really expensive to get a new client, but once you've earned their trust, you can profit much more from a mutually beneficial long term relationship.

As Eker says, we will receive according to who we are.  I invite you to think carefully about your character.  Who are you playing on the stage of life?  Are you satisfied with this character's experience? Is there anything you would change?  You know you can, if you focus your attention on that part of your self.

I Let Go of Fear. I FEEL GREAT!

I've been agonizing for weeks about whether to make a big investment to attend a national publicity seminar in New York where I can meet face to face with publishers and producers.  I've been longing to go ever since I heard about the opportunity.  I keep seeing & hearing "signs" which I interpret as messages saying, "Go, Bridget, Go!", and yet I've been too afraid to commit.  I have a mission (self-imposed? God-given?) to bring national attention to THE FELDENKRAIS METHOD® because millions of people could  benefit from it, if they could only get past the unusual name and experience it for themselves.

Tonight I bought in. 

Looking from a fearful perspective, I just gambled a bunch of money that might not quickly reappear in my account.  However, from a Spirit point of view, I bought the opportunity to take myself into the next phase of my adventure.  I can play small and hope for the best, or I can broadcast to the world that I take myself seriously and I expect everyone else to because I'm offering something of true VALUE. 

I don't feel afraid any more, I feel happy and excited.

Marianne Williamson says, "Say "yes" to the highest level of creativity that your life could possibly embody and that life, that possibility, will come to pass."  

Say "yes"!  I know it can feel scary to leap into the unknown, but I'm telling you, it feels great!  Find the faith you need to do it, whether it mean cultivating faith in yourself, in others, or in God.  You'll probably need all three.  I know I do!

Wired Women Ready for Action!

Women have so much to look forward to right now!  Our financial lives have never looked more promising.  According to data reported by Kim Lavine in her new book Mommy Manifesto:

There are 11 million women entrepreneurs in the U.S. - that represents 48% of all businesses.

Women are starting businesses at twice the rate of men.

We now have endless channels of worldwide distribution almost for free.

We can talk to each other and find women with similar interests.  We can work from home and be available when our kids need us.

We control 85% of consumer spending in the United States (that's 75% of our economy). 

Can you imagine how we can change the cultural and economic landscape to meet our needs better if we start using our spending power to reshape which businesses succeed?

How about choosing to buy from other women?  Have you ever made that a conscious choice? 

When I recently needed a new accountant and a new printer for some postcards for my improv group, I ended up seeking out women.  Now my life is so much better!!  I admit, I never really thought about it before.  I just needed an accountant.  Or a printer.  Now I have an accountant who cares and we swap stories about parenting!!

My life will never be the same.  Seek out women in business!!  You'll be glad you did!

M is for Millionaire Mom

"Money, pardon the expression, is like manure. It's not worth a thing unless it's spread around, encouraging young things to grow."

                                                                quote from Dolly Levi in the musical Hello Dolly

I love this image of the letter "M" created by Kydriashka because it reminds me that I shouldn't be afraid of wanting money or spending money to invest in my ideas.  Money gives us freedom to create and dream and power to shape the world.  Millions of moms with millions of dollars investing in our children's minds and bodies and a safe, healthy planet for them to live on.  I like it! Thanks to Kim Lavine and her new book The Mommy Manifesto (2009) for helping me to think in this way!  Kim says, "Don't get angry, get rich!"  I love it!  We ARE "the new economy."