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Above all, be true to yourself, and if you cannot put your heart in it, take yourself out of it

SO many people I see and talk to lately have NO PASSION left in life… nothing to guide them, motivate them or drive them forward.

I heard this expression 15 plus years ago… and… it’s solid as a rock.  “find something you love…. and then find a way to make money with it.”

What are your passions?  Do you even remember?  When did you forget to dream?

I am passionate about life, business and helping people….. and the helping people part is a big piece of who I am… it is fulfilling like nothing I have ever experienced before… COMBINE that with making money and you have a dream job or life ahead of you... OF course there will be struggles… trials…. tribulations…. and road blocks…. but they are only there so YOU KNOW you are on the right path…. if you don’t encounter any hardships along the path to your passions….. YOU might not be on the right road…

The University of Kentucky soars to all time highs today after frying up some Arkansas hog at a final score with Kentucky on top 101-70.  That’s 19-0 for the UK Wildcats and they are showing no sign of stopping !!

John Calipari is moving Kentucky up the ranks like bullet shot up into the air.  It’s amazing what he has done for this program in such a short period of time after Billy Gillespie – I like to say… after BG.  hahahaha.

After BG means good things ahead for this young and killer team of UK champions.  The SEC is on top as they often are and the conference couldn’t be any stronger.  March madness is a month away and Kentucky fans will be bleeding blue all over the country.

Very soon we will be launching a website that will be dedicated to all things UK basketball, complete with blogs, highlight reels, local sports and celebs, ESPN coverage, articles from newspapers and famous columnists, magazine spreads, endorsements, fan cam videos, major contests and prizes, happy hour specials for games, online stores etc —- stay tuned.  This town wont’ be the same again!

Here is an excerpt from ncaa.com about John Wall and I loved it… Stay tuned for more and thanks for reading.

John Wall – Kentucky
What can I say about John Wall that hasn’t already been said? The freshman point guard has garnered more attention than any other player in the nation, and rightfully so. He is averaging 17.1 points per game and dishes out 6.9 assists per night – which is third in the nation. He has been erratic at times, averaging over four turnovers a game, but lets remember, he is still a freshman.

His stats are impressive, but how he does it is even more impressive. A regular sight on SportsCenter, Wall is one of the nation’s top playmakers. He also shows more poise than any freshman should. In his first collegiate game, Wall hit a jumper in the final seconds to defeat Miami (Ohio). Against Connecticut on Dec. 9, he scored 12 of Kentucky’s last 15 points to earn a three-point victory. His free throws also iced victories over North Carolina and Auburn. Wall is a major reason Kentucky is the nation’s last unbeaten. FROM WWW.NCAA.COM

Look at the great innovations, revolutionary ideas or talent from our history and you will find one commonality: they were all discouraged or ridiculed in some form or another before they became a success. Not one had the red carpet rolled out for them with a parade of fans encouraging them to go on. They all faced opposition and were often attacked. (Ask any entrepreneur, they all have their “you’ll never be able to” story.) Why do people do this? Fear. Fear of uncertainty. Fear of change. Fear of the unknown. Fear of a shift in power or relationships with insecurities.  Fear.

Get used to it. People will fear our genius. Those who are our world’s creators, that bring forth new ideas and push the envelope with their talents or ideas need to realize that society fears them. Why? In my opinion, because they were too weak or mediocre to pursue their own talents. So they attack others in this messed up sense of justification to make them feel better about themselves.

The sad truth is that many walk away from ideas or talents simply because others have discouraged it. They are not strong enough in their own convictions to see the fear behind the discouragement. They can’t see the underlying envy and jealousy. Why would you walk away because of a silly reason like a little discouragement? If you succeed, that changes things with those around you. They either can change with it or stay the same. The balance of power changes, then in order to justify it in their own minds that they are ok where they are, they attack others. Whether they admit it or not, they downplay other’s talent because of their own selfish reasons.

Don’t sacrifice your talents and dreams simply because someone (who was mediocre in their own pursuits) disagreed with you or discouraged your passion. Do you think our history’s greats were worried about opinions of mediocre minds or efforts? No they were too concerned with what did matter: their creations on their path to greatness. Are you afraid of looking like a fool? What will really make you look foolish is if you become one of the attackers and start justifying yourself for where you are.

If we all waited around to get approval from people in life, nothing would ever get done. Unknown

“Some people are leaders vs. followers, some hunters vs. farmers, some creators vs. users. If you want to be a leader, hunter, creator, you must learn to be an individual. Let the followers, farmers and users join the collective.” MQ

I received a phone call today from a competitor who pretended to be a prospect.  I of course — being me—– understood this right off the bat.  I played their game for a few minutes and when I didn’t give her what she wanted…. she got very upset and hung up on me…  I didn’t even realize I had been hung up on.  Again — me being me — I called back to a very upset woman who had been lying through out the whole conversation about her true intentions and how dare I call her back after calling me???  WOW….  What they don’t realize is …. I have good relationships with my clients and we take care of them.  We go above and beyond and do things that others won’t do. I highly recommend building quality relationships and becoming friends with clients… and clients becoming friends… it’s in my opinion…. THE only way to go.

It’s amazing what goes on out there.  The economy is bad and some people think they have to do dirty, underhanded things to succeed.  Guess what people??? You don’t.  Whatever happened to “Do unto others…. ” ?

When people don’t know what you are all about… the simplest emotion for them to feel is fear. The simplest thing they can do is talk negatively about you. 2010 – try to let go of the fear and rejoice in the success of others. -FB quote HAC

In the start of this new year…. be happy for others’ successes.  Do your own thing and create your own business.  There is plenty of it to go around if you just look hard enough.  (If you don’t know how — call me — I can help you with that.) 

It’s true… whether you think you can… or think you can’t… you are always going to be right.  Your attitude is the key factor in any success or failure in your life from this point forward.  Do you want to rise above your circumstances?  Do you want to change your life’s outcome?  What are you willing to do?

Put down that bag of bricks you are carrying around on your shoulders.  Who are you carrying those bricks around for anyway?  W.I.N. – what’s important now…. that was something I discussed a few entries ago — don’t forget it… take care of business and FIX your attitude…. it makes all the difference in the world.

Just remember all the less fortunate people out there in the world today and this upcoming weekend… you have it pretty good.  Someone told me several years ago that if you had spare change lying around your house…. you were richer than 80% or so of most of the people in the world… and oh yeah…. Don’t forget to brush…

Are you aware?  Do you know how to become aware?  Here’s another concept of “Snatch” — Timing… did you know that timing is everything.  One second to slow… too fast… you might miss the fish? I work with some very talented business owners down in Sarasota Florida.  We are always talking about moving the football…. no matter what we do… did we move the football up or down… Progress is like that.  Sometimes you step back to move ahead — it’s all in the timing and perspective of the situation.

In today’s economy… I don’t hear people scoffing at opportunities as much as they used to.  I wonder why that is?  In the movie, “The Legend of Bagger Vance” – Matt Damon talks to the young man, Hardy, who is his caddy – about his father sweeping the streets and beating back adversity with a broom.  He did whatever he had to…. whatever it would take… to provide for his family.

Donald Trump, Robert Kiyosaki, Dale Calvert, Candi May and myself, Hazen Christensen — in case you have already forgotten… – Are all major proponents of Network Marketing – Legit network marketing companies.  How do you tell the difference?  Ask…. it’s that simple.

Something to think about and remember – the numbers have gone up on this in America… but did you know that 80 percent or more of bankruptcies in this country could be stopped if a family could earn an extra $700 a month?  WOW…. that’s all I have to say.  Network Marketing can fill that gap for any family.  It takes a a little or a lot of effort depending on your goals and it absolutely doable.  The tax deductions alone on a home based business more than pay for the business in most cases and with some very simple steps.

Perceptions are changing and it’s a new world out there for businesses.  Most major companies already sell their products and services through network marketing companies.   Did you know that? ATT, Microsoft, Dell, Ford — you name it.  Why?  Cause it’s based on word of mouth advertising and paying people for production as it happens…. that’s brilliant as a business owner.  I have been very successful in traditional business and network marketing and I am proud of that fact.  They are basically the same thing… and… it’s all about helping people solve problems.

If you or anyone you know would like to get more than curious about making a real income with a legit company – you should contact me as soon as possible.  Just know… it’s not a job and I am not looking for the curious… I am only looking for the serious.

Just remember —- you have to SNATCH up opportunities when they come around and remember the key factor of timing… it’s oh so important.

It doesn’t matter your age – it’s not too late.  You can start a business this year, you can lose the weight you have always wanted to lose, join a gym, ask out the girl of your dreams, find the man you have always wanted, find God or do nothing… time doesn’t care what you do with it… it will run out – and it’s always too fast.

I was eating with clients last night and the manager came up to us… told us he was having a bad week because his good friend – 32 years old – had died from a brain aneurysm.  WHAT?  I could only sit back and wonder —– we think we have all this time to get our plans done and goals accomplished.  We think we are in control and time is not a factor.  TIME is everything in this short short life.

DO IT NOW.  Whatever you have been wanting to do…. DO IT NOW.  Whatever dream job or girl or guy you have always wanted…. DO IT NOW —- hahahahaha… (couldn’t resist) GO FOR IT NOW.  If you have been thinking of God and finding yourself —- don’t wait… DO IT NOW.  If you have always wanted to do more charity work —- DO IT NOW — I think you see the theme here.  If you don’t… start over and begin again.

Life is a garden —– Dig it.

I love this quote…. it’s also old school and it’s a line from the movie Joe Dirt.  Joe had a VERY positive attitude and had the worst things in the world continue to happen to him.  He found the energy and courage to find his way out… He didn’t sit around waiting and wondering about what to do….. DO IT NOW.

I mean – couldn’t you?  There are people in your life that will literally suck you dry.  Battery drainers, dream stealers, toxics, etc.  We all know them…. The question is…. why don’t we get rid of them?  I know that sounds harsh… but… they are KILLING YOU… What you put into your mind comes out in real life —- if you are feeding it garbage – you will become the proverbial garbage dump of problems and issues that you are constantly taking into your brain.  Isn’t your mind the most powerful computer out there?  (At least until 2013 – what the scientists are saying).  If you are running that computer with bad data…. you will only continue to get the BLUE screen or you will always be trying to prevent a crash.

SAY GOODBYE — it could be a family member, best friend, acquaintance, etc.  I am not saying you stop loving them or caring about them.  I am saying to drop their load off your already tired and aching back… TO GET ON with your life and GET CRACKING on YOUR DREAMS!!  The time is now – it’s 2010 – new decade – new possibilities.

It’s hard to move forward while looking behind you…

Isn’t it time to MOVE ahead and DO WHAT YOU HAVE ALWAYS DREAMED?  Say goodbye in order to say hello to a new you and a new future.  It’s bright if you allow yourself to see it.

Say goodbye and burn those bridges (in a nice way).  You can thank me later. 

This is a powerful video with facts about the world today and where we fit into that world. We need to start paying attention to the internet and how to make more money or side money using the greatest connection tool ever created.

Imagine walking into a bank, cash everywhere, free for the taking. That’s the Internet!!  It’s all about location, location, location…. and there is NOT a better location than the internet!

That being said…. I have a question for everyone out there, “If it were possible to earn a 6 figure income, your FIRST year in business marketing a new health care line from an award winning Doctor, would it be worth a half  hour of your time to see if you qualify?” What would you say?

There is a video circulating on YOUTUBE right now and the internet is expanding like crazy —- meaning…. that’s a great place to be in business right now. I am looking for strong sales people and motivated learners. Money flows to people that are constantly changing and learning… if you stop learning — money will flow to everyone but you!

There are plenty of success stories out there…. like youtube, facebook, fark, twitter, ning, flickr etc etc etc…. the age of the internet is here.  Gen Y is going to be bigger than the Baby Boomers this year!! 201o is full of great promise for everyone that is willing to go after it.

Think about this video. Think about your financial future. Email me: hazen@hazenchristensen.com