The World's Greatest Salesman

I read an inspiring little book that can bring BIG results called "The World's Greatest Salesman" by Og Mandino. He gives the reader 10 Secret Scrolls that are guaranteed to bring success IF ACTED UPON and I follow his instructions.
At the core of these is the foundational truth, "Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough."
1)Today I begin a new Life. I will form good habits and become their slaves.
2)I will greet this day with (He Who Is) Love in my heart.
3)I will persist until I succeed.
4)I am Nature's (God's) greatest miracle.
5)I will live this day as if it is my last.
6)Today I will be master of my emotions.
7)I will laugh at the world.
8)Today I will multiply my value a hundredfold.
9)I will act NOW.
10)I will pray for guidance, "Guide me God".
I will read these words in silence when I arise. Then I will read the words in silence after I have partaken of my midday meal. Last, I will read the words again just before I retire at day's end, & most important, on this occasion I will read the words aloud. I will repeat this for 30 days, 1 scroll at a time and when I have lived each scroll for 30 days and my reading has become habit. Herein lies the secret of all man's accomplishments, (and mine as well).

As a Man Thinketh

This morning I wrote down my Top 10 Key Life Bible Verses:
1) Galations 2:20 I am Crucified with Christ, I no longer live, but Christ lives in me
2) Philippians 4:6-9 All that is True, Lovely, Noble, Praiseworthy, think on these things
3)John 10:10 Ephesians 3:14-21 Life Abundantly, He will do exceedingly above what I ask/think
4)Hebrews 11 Faith is the substance of things hoped for , the evidence of things not seen
5)Proverbs 31 I am a Capable, Intelligent and Virtuous Woman who's value is far above rubies
6)Hebrews 4:9-12 Strive to enter into His Rest, His word is Alive & Active Sharp Dbl edge sword
7)Pslam 91 I dwell in the Secret Place and am Protected by the Most High God
8)Mathew 11:28-30 When I am Heavy burdened, His yoke is Easy & Light
9)Deuteronomy 28 I have set before you Life & Death, Blessing & Cursing, Choose Life this Day
10)1 Corinthians 13 Matthew 22:36-40 Faith, Hope & Love but the Greatest of these is Love
There are many more, however, these are my foundation. As I renew my mind to them daily, they become as the air I breathe. A key truth is repetition, like water, sun, soil, air a Plant can grow. These words then come alive in me to produce good fruit. Thus, "As a Man (PJ) Thinketh so he/she is".

My Eyes and My Heart will be there Perpetually

When Solomon finished the building of the Lords House and the Kings House and ALL he desired...The Lord appeared to him a second time and said "I have heard your prayers & supplication..I have hallowed this house..and put My Name (and My Presence) there forever,
MY EYES AND MY HEART SHALL BE THERE PERPETUALLY...". It took Solomon 20 years to build both houses... All of this is a parallel to what the Lord is building in my life. To no longer work under, what Gary Keesee calls the "Earth Curse System" of hard labor and survival. Solomon had much because he had the Wisdom of God. The two houses weren't built instantly, it took 20 years! Wisdom wants what is best and enduring, to not rush and give up. As the Proverb goes, "Steady plodding brings prosperity." When I get frustrated on this 4 year business plan, I am reminded that it takes long term vision as I make this paradigm shift in my thinking. In order for things to change, I have to change! The reason I want change is because He Who's "Eyes and Heart" are within me, perpetually, prompts me to build something greater, and lasting, and beautiful! I continually hear the Lord saying, "Stay the Course" because that is what it will take to attain my BHAG'S & leave a Legacy of Wealth!
Perpetually is defined as: lasting, forever, enduring, constatnt, sustained, endless, inexhaustable, uninteruptable, eternal, never ending! Now that's what my heart seeks & desires.

When Esther was given, through Mordecai, the Decree to Destroy her people the Jews, that he might show her and charge her to go to the King, make supplication to him and plead with him for the lives of her people, she feared for her life. "Any person, be it man or woman, who shall go into the inner court to the king without being called shall be put to death." Then Mordecai answered, "Do not flatter yourself that you should escape in the king's palace more than any other Jew. For if you keep silent...you and your father's house shall perish. Who knows but that you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this and for this very occasion?"
Esther became Queen the moment she called for a three day fast and said these words, "Then I will go to the king, though it is against the law; and if I perish, I perish."
I, too, have been born for such a time as this. I like, Esther, will be faced with standing for what I believe, what will I DO? As the story concludes, Esther obtained favor in the king's sight and he held out the scepter..."So Esther drew near and touched the tip of the scepter. Then the king said to her, 'What will you have Queen Esther? What is your request? It shall be given you, even to half the kingdom.'"
Is it worth stepping beyond my fear into the "king's court" whatever it may be? Absolutely.

How does one attain "riches & honor"? 1 Kings 3:3-15 tells of Solomon's love for the Lord, and how the Lord appeared to him in a dream. And God said, "Ask what I shall give you." And Solomon replied, "Give Your servant an understanding mind and a hearing heart...that I may discern between good and bad". This pleased the Lord so God said to Solomon, "Because you have asked this and have not asked for long life or riches, nor the lives of your enemies but have asked for yourself understanding to recognize what is just and right, Behold, I have done as you asked, I have given you a wise, discerning mind...AND, I have given you what you have not asked, both riches and honor...". .
This is my Proclomation for 2009, to have "an undertanding mind and hearing heart...that PJ may discern between good and evil". Will I receive "riches and honor"? I believe I will as long as I ask with my whole heart, and keep on asking.
Isn't it amazing that God asks each of us every day, hour and minute, "Ask what I shall give you." What is it that you are asking God to give you today, PJ?

I have a Coaching call every weekday morning. This morning was a recording of Art Williams who is one of the leading top salesman in the US. He spoke on having a "Winning Attitude":
1) Get Excited about what you are doing & Stay Excited
2) Become a Dreamer Again, You've got to have a Dream
3) Stand for Something
4) Be Contoversial (Vs. Ordinary, Mediocre)
5) Have TOTAL COMMITMENT to what you are doing
6) Treat people well
7) Have the Heart of a Champion
8) Be a Leader
9) Just Do It & Keep Doing It
Being the Leader I want to be is what stands out in regards to my own personal growth.
Today I will finalize this years Goals & my Mission/Vision for 2009.

At the beginning of this New Year I wrote down my BHAG's (Big Hairy Audacious Goals)!
My top 5 are to take a World Cruise, Become an Author/Coach/Motivational Speaker, to Become One of the "Greatest Salesmen in the World", to Design a Networking Group that will be used World Wide, and Create a Website with the intent to be Life Changing and Make a Difference in this World. These are certainly BIG however they are absolutely attainable! One of the purposes of creating this blog is to Coach myself, document my progress and to show what is working and what is not. Here I go!!!!