Rededicating Myself
Recently, I have been looking back on some of my old blogs and came to the realisation that when I started here, I was much more positive in my attitude. Over the past few months, I feel that I have gotten away from that, and I don't like it. I've taken a darker view of things-- for a number of reasons-- and that's not how I want to be.
I used to always be known amoung friends, family and co-workers for being positive, upbeat and impossible to keep down. I want to be that way again, especially with so many amazing people here that are full of light and love that I can emulate.
So, as a believer in the power of stating one's intention and making declarations, I am now pledging to do my best to break away from self-defeating thoughts and actions (though I imagine I will maintain at least a bit of a self-deprecating attitude, because, you know, I'm Canadian...).
With the first phase of bootcamp having been redone, I decided to go through it again, and I really latched onto Kyle's comments about what our timeline of accomplishments could be. Specifically, I was looking at the earnings. Kyle tells us that it is reasonable and realistic to be making up to $500 per month after three months, and $500 to $3,000 per month after six months. After a year, one could be making $3,000 to $10,000 per month!
I find that hard to believe, not because I don't trust Kyle, but because it's so amazing and so far outside of my experience thus far, that it's hard to conceive of that kind of success. I am choosing to believe, however. I trust Kyle, and I know that WA works, so I need to stop getting in my own way and just go for it!
So, my plans are to aim for those numbers, more or less, starting today. That means in three months, at the end of September (in time for my birthday!) I plan to be making at least $500 per month. In 6 months, at the end of December (in time for Christmas!) I plan to be making at least $2,500 per month. As for a year from now... that's a bit tougher. It really is hard to imagine 10k per month, but who knows? Maybe in 6 months from now I will be aiming that high or even higher.
If other people can do it, so can I. This is my declaration of intent. This is what I plan to do.
It's going to take a lot of work, and probably require a ton of help, but I want this and i need this, and I want to be able to post regular updates to show everyone (especially doubting newcomers) that this is possible with enough determination.
It's kind of scary to declare this publicly, because as always, there is that insidious little voice in the back of my head saying don't announce things like this! When you fail you'll look like an idiot! But I am not going to listen to that. I just need to pull up my socks and get to work.
My longer term goals:
Within 6 months:
- Pay off my debts
- Start putting aside some money for home improvements
- Start treating my kids and especially my wife to the nice things I could never provide before
Within a Year:
- Have some decent savings
- Take my family on a nice vacation-- the first in several years
- Start working at home full-time
So...deep breath... Let's get this thing done!
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Good evening, Craig--
It must be going around. For probably the last week or so I have been a bit more of a Negative Nancy than when I started out. Not so much on here, but in general.
The good thing is that I am still standing by my "I refuse to give up" attitude. Whether things really su** right now or not, I will not give up my dreams and attaining my goals. When I see on here that someone else is going through something similar, I don't feel like I'm alone.
Thanks for sharing with us. And I have NO DOUBT that you will attain everything you stated above!
Linda
Thank you!
Negativity has a nasty way of creeping in, largely because many of us are bombarded with it daily. It's important to keep focusing on the positive things and surrounding yourself with positive people. That's one of the great things about WA-- the support and positivity of the community.
I'm glad to hear that you're hanging i n there. I look forward to hearing of your future successes!
Brilliant post Craig, my anticipation of the same type of goal that Kyle suggests has not been met yet, that said, since I was made redundant 2 weeks ago, I'm hitting this harder now.
You mentioned about "Not working", but surely what we do here is working.
If you're just getting started on the new phase of bootcamp, please do post a one month progress report.
I started bootcamp months ago, but only progressed to phase 2 lesson 3 before switching to the certification. I thought it better to have a successful niche site before trying to promote WA.
A few weeks ago, after discussing it with another member and getting his views on how to approach it, I decided to try bootcamp again. It coincided nicely with the remake of the first phase, so I decided to start at the beginning, even if I was already familiar with the basics from certification and my first shot at bootcamp. I'm glad I did, because I like how some stuff was explained in this new version and found it clearer than before.
Now I have caught up to where I was before and am moving forward. I will definitely try to do updates regarding my progress, as I think it will help me stay on track.
Wonderful post!! :) Those are reasonable goals, and I have a really good feeling you can do it!! :) I'm Canadian as well, so I know what you mean about Canadians..lol Just keep smiling and keep visualizing your goals! Visualizing is a wonderful technique to get to where you want to be! :)
I don't think I could ever fully abandon that Canadian attitude. Lol. It's built into my DNA and is the basis for much of my sense of humour!
I am going to take tips and trick from many other members here, which will include planning things out better and keeping notes, as well as spending time each day meditating/ visualising. If I don't keep those goals firmly in mind, they will tend to slowly evaporate.
Every time I catch myself with a negative (or less than a purely positive) thought, I have been replacing it by saying this aloud to myself: "Call those things that be not as though they are." Because "a man shall be satisfied by the speech of his mouth" and "death and life are in the power of the tongue." This directs my focus to thoughts that are honest, just, pure, lovely, things of good report - "if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”
Powerful truths.
Saying things out loud is a great idea. When you do that, you are thinking it, saying it and hearing it together, which helps it to really sink in.
Right beside you! You can do this! I to have been feeling odd about things and have been searching and over thinking (quite good at that). So I too have a small plan to make a big plan and work back from there and start again. I didn't know anything when I came here a few months ago so I may not be were you will be but I'll try! Just like you I want a better life for me and my family lets see were we are in 3, 6 months. Game set.
Absolutely! Time to start kicking butt and taking names.
You deserve success. Your family deserves it. Go get it!
Craig, you have drawn a line in the sand, and now you're going to do it! You inspire many people here, perhaps more than you realize, with your honesty and realness...is that even a word?
I'm having problems myself, conceptualizing making any money at all, and I'm 5 months in. However, I do believe it can be done, and many do it, so why not me? Maybe not as quickly as some, but I will persevere, and I will keep learning! It's been such a win for me to learn what I have, and I'm loving that!
You can absolutely do this! Just make sure you follow the lessons exactly. If you are not having success yet, the only reason is that you haven't found the right way yet. If you are determined to do it, you're going to do it. Period.
You can do it Craig. We all have it in us to succeed. You've already turned things around by recognising that your positive mindset had started to turn negative. Six months from now you'll be saying 'I CAN believe it' instead of 'I can't believe it'.
You've already inspired me to keep going.
Thank you!
I honestly believe in the power of our thoughts to create our reality. Unfortunately, most of us have spent a lifetime developing negative thoughts, and boy can that be hard to change on a permanent basis. But fortunately, it can be done with some effort and some practice.
Thanks for commenting!
Hey there Craig, you have over 4k folks in your network that are on your team. So to say we are behind you is an understatement. Maybe I should say we are with you in your achievements. It takes a courageous person to put your goals in the open. That was a bold step and I understand that it can make you feel vulnerable. But please know you are more like most of us here at WA than you might think. Aim for the star my friend....what else is there to do. ATB Carson 1
Thank you very much.
I have often said that I feel sad about people giving up on their dreams, or being afraid to really try... Well, I can't keep saying that when I do it myself, can I?
I have to succeed at this, and I want to bring as many people with me as possible.
I went through the exact same lesson today...and decided, as you did, that I have to start believing I can earn that kind of money. So can you! I'm going to focus more on the training and just do as l'm told! That first $500 is going to feel fabulous! Let's get excited.
Have a great weekend.
Debbie
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Hello Craig,
I feel exactly the same. The thought of making that kind of money is so far from my experience that I too have that little monster in the back of my head. "It's telling me sure, sure those things don;t happened to you". I'm glad that you are standing up to it and making a declaration. I believe in you Craig, you can do it.
I certainly hope so. That would be amazing.
But know what would be even better?
Having you do it too!
That would be AWESOME.