Issue #22: How Many Opportunities Are You Going To Miss?

If you have any difficulty reading this issue, you'll find it posted online at:
http://www.pragmaticsolutionsnow.com/newsletter/pragmatic-solutions-now-newsletter/10/jul/22

Editorial

Greetings my friend,

Last week, I hid a discount coupon code in one of the weekly posts.  This coupon code gave a 50% discount on the Prosperity Package listed on the PowerKeys Publishing website.  As of this morning, less than 5 people have taken advantage of the opportunity.

Now, I do realize that last week's issue was the first to be published in about a month, and with it coming out on Friday, many may have missed it completely.  Others may have seen it, but only skimmed through, and may not have noticed the game I invited you to play.  And I'm sure that another group may have seen it days later, thought they had missed their chance, and gave up without even trying.

Of course, I also acknowledge that some may have seen the offer, but felt no need to take advantage of it, either because they already own the Prosperity Package, or because they have more than enough prosperity in their lives.

That coupon code will still be valid until tomorrow, so if you missed it the first time, there's still time to find it and get a sweet deal on what could get your financial life going in the right direction.  But remember, only 20 folks get to use the coupon, so you'll want to be quick about it.

There's at least one lesson in all this.

First, opportunities are all around us all the time, and in most cases, the only thing preventing us from taking advantage of them is ourselves.  We get caught up in the minor details of life, mistaking action for accomplishment, or failing to recognize the true value of those things that could truly help us achieve our goals.

Second, it's important to always make the attempt at anything you want to do.  Assuming that the opportunity has gone does you no good, and only robs you of the opportunity that was there in front of you.

And finally, being active is not the same thing as being productive.  Consider the archer who never takes time to aim before he shoots.  He may shoot a lot of arrows, but never actually hit a target.  It's a lot better to take time to aim yourself, THEN take action (shoot your arrow) towards accomplishing your goals.

Hopefully, the "pragmatic solution" here is easy to see.  Assume that opportunities exist everywhere, and take the time to learn where to focus your efforts rather than just doing, doing, doing.

 

Current Events

The Mind Movies team will be gearing up to launch a new version of their package starting on Monday, and I have to say that this one is REALLY exciting!  Whereas I never felt good promoting their previous package (it was more or less a tutorial on how to use PowerPoint), this new package includes a REAL software application to help you create your own "mind movies." 

Most "non-professional" video editing software runs around the $90-$100 range, and having a specialized tool can be very helpful.  For this reason, I'm now 100% in support of them, and you'll get an official announcement from me on Monday with a link to the festivities.

For those who may not know what a "mind movie" is, it's a video that combines, music, photos, and text affirmations.  By carefully choosing music and photos that give you an emotional lift, you can increase the amount of mental energy available for the affirmations displayed on the screen.

Thanks to a series of $5,000 contests over the years, there are THOUSANDS of mind movies posted on YouTube, with MILLIONS of views.  You can see last year's winner (a truly spectacular video, by the way) at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hWDL1J3XPM

 

This Week's Articles

We have a nice variety of articles again this week, including a very interesting one from contributing author Charles Burke.  You'll also notice that the featured download from last week is still posted, because I feel that anyone who wants to build an online business really needs to know how easy it can be to write their own book.


Trash Miracles

Are there parts of your life you sometimes hate?

Wish you could cancel those failures? Dump the defeats and sidestep the lousy breaks?

Maybe very little in your life is going right - hasn't been right for a very long time. There's a lot of that going around.

But are you ready to change it? ... change it in a shockingly short time? Well, get ready. By the time you've finished reading this lesson, you'll know exactly how to alter the path of your entire destiny.

And I don't mean starting next week. I'm talking about beginning today. Right this minute.

But you're going to have to accept a couple of shocking truths. Even worse, they're shocking truths about you.

Ready for change?

SHOCK #1: All those failures, defeats and bad breaks, every one of those unhappy events you hate, is a miracle. A miracle you want to throw away like trash.

SHOCK #2: You caused every one of those miracles. And you can change them any time you decide to. I mean ANY time. No long waits necessary.

Okay, let's get rolling.....Read more »


Sharpen Your Mind, Stay Active, Live Your Life Your Way!

Written by Gary Grossman

Many years ago, I learned: “A mind is a terrible thing to waste!” I refuse to waste mine. On December 25, 2007, I turned 60. I have just begun to actively live and enjoy the rest of my life. In this article, I will share some important discoveries about what you need to do to live the successful active life that you deserve.

I have learned that we have few guarantees in life. The most important guarantee is that we have Choice. Choice about how we participate in our life. We can react well or poorly, with a smile and optimism or with anger and pessimism. We all are guaranteed 24 hours per day. No one gets more; no one gets less. We cannot stop the clock. Aging well is within our grasp, aging isn’t!

“…..there’s one diabolical factor that does more to kill achievement, smother success, cripple happiness and castrate prosperity- than anything else you can imagine. That dastardly culprit is poor health.”

-- T. Harv Eker


10 Simple Ways to Massively Improve Your Memory

Author Unknown

Did you know that people compete every year to win the U.S. Memory Championship? To attain the rank of grand master of memory, you must be able to memorize 1,000 digits in under an hour, the exact order of 10 shuffled decks of playing cards in under an hour, and one shuffled deck in less than two minutes.

To this day, there are only 36 grand masters of memory in the world.

And while you may not be interested in memorizing digits and playing cards, I’m sure all of us would like to increase our mental brain power. Whether you want to quickly memorize the periodic table, learn a new language, recite the names of each president forwards and backwards, or cut down on your studying time, the following memory techniques will help you do it.

The brain wasn’t designed to remember abstract symbols like numbers and miscellaneous facts. However, if you can translate those symbols into vivid visual images and associations, even the dullest list of dates can become as memorable as your own telephone number. The key is to develop a system that allows for quick encoding and easy recall.....Read more »


5 Ways to Turn Negative Social Media Feedback into a Positive

Written by Jordan Knox

I once went to the wedding reception of a college friend. Everyone I knew in college was there. The evening was going well as we enjoyed wonderful food, great wine, and dancing.

Halfway through the night my friend’s uncle decided a toast was necessary and staggered up to the DJ’s station. While dancing awkwardly to Men Without Hats the entire crowd stopped to listen in horror as my friend’s uncle gave the most brutally honest toast imaginable. Unlike my friend’s uncle, negative social media comments can’t be tackled and dragged off the dance floor.

Likewise, businesses are no longer dictating but rather listening and conversing with their customer base. By opening your company up for this conversation you also leave the ability for consumers to complain – loudly and publicly. What should you, as a company, do then? Below are five ways to turn that negative feedback into a positive experience.....Read more »


How To Burn Fat Fast - Using Behavioral Change

Written by Frank Hurley

To become a fat burning machine and increase your fat loss, most people know that you need to increase your metabolism by working out and adding lean muscle mass to your body. There will also be many other benefits that will allow you to live your life in a very healthy way.

For this Fat Burning Machine guide we are going to look at how you can use intensity, volume and frequency and progression to lose weight and keep it off forever.

Most people that I see exercising at the fitness studio that are doing weight training or resistance training are using too much of their time with the exercise but not working hard enough. Using a low intensity workout you can only expect to burn a small amount of fat.

The key elements to train for lean muscle and strength is the proper application of three vital elements.

The secret I’ve found is that training for lean muscle and strength requires the proper application of three vital elements that are often overlooked by those who try it. These three elements are:....Read more »


Makin' Book - How to make your very own ebook

The Quick, Smart Way to Get Your Ebook Written, Posted on the Internet, and Selling -- FAST !

To download your copy of Makin' Book, simply RIGHT click on the book graphic or on the link. Then start reading within minutes.

Remember, Makin' Book will help you get past the everyday things that keep you from starting. It's for making the writing process as easy and simple as possible for you.

So after a few days or a few weeks and turned out your own first ebook, I hope you'll take a moment to post a comment here and let me know how you're doing.

In Makin' Book you're going to discover:

  • A detailed, step-by-step explanation of my fast writing system
  • Where to find good - but reasonably priced - copywriters for your sales page
  • How to get your own domain name (like YourName.com) and how to arrange really cheap hosting for your site.
  • How to put up an effective, kickass blog if you decide to go that route.
  • In the appendix I'll also tell you a nearly free way to get your book on Amazon.com
    (in paperback) and selling almost immediately.
  • How to attract a fiercely loyal following.
  • Two things you should always do to assure low, low refund rates.
  • Two more things you should never do, or your readers will desert you in droves.
  • Where to invest your money for the greatest marketing impact, and where never to put your money or effort.
  • How to inspire your "competitors" to eagerly send their customers to you.

Until next time, Have Fun!  

 

- Alan Tutt

Dedicated to helping you get positive results quickly.
http://www.PragmaticSolutionsNow.com

 


 

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