Week 9: Visualization

January 25, 2015 Wm. AllenLeave a comment

I really wish I didn’t know so well that sometimes, it is hard to visualize yourself as anything other than “less” than ordinary, let alone extraordinary.

Fortunately, there are many extraordinary people around and because they are extraordinary, they are more than willing to help you and encourage you. I was fortunate enough to meet one such person, Monica Sholar, an up and coming author.

She has given me some very good advice as well as encouragement to continue my writing efforts.

My wife, who is an English Major and a retired Detroit Public School teacher recently started reading one of her books, The 24th Letter, which is part of Monica’s Belle Isle Heights Series, and my wife thought it was very well written.

If you are interested in a good story, please check the following sites

http://www.monicasholar.com/

https://www.facebook.com/MonicaSholarAuthor?ref=hl

RESULTS OF LAST WEEK’S POLL

I am overjoyed to report that close to 95% of you believe making your dreams come true is within your own power.

THIS WEEK’S JOKE (If in your mind’s eye you see yourself as extraordinary, you may also see how this joke relates to the topic–anyway, it was the best I could come up with for this topic)

A man went into a bank to withdraw some money.

The bank teller asked, “Can you identify yourself?”

The man reached into his pocket, pulled out a mirror, looked into it, and said, “Yes, that’s me.”

WEEK 9: VISUALIZATION–IN YOUR MIND’S EYE, SEE YOURSELF AS EXTRAORDINARY

If you can’t imaging something, it is unlikely it will happen. If you want to be extraordinary, you need to spend time visualizing yourself as extraordinary. Before going into situations, you need to visualize yourself over and over as extraordinary in that situation.

If you can’t even imagine yourself as extraordinary, how can you expect to be extraordinary?

THIS WEEK’S POLL

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK

“Ordinary people believe only in the possible.
Extraordinary people visualize not what is possible or probable,
but rather what is impossible. And by visualizing the impossible,
they begin to see it as possible.”

Source: Cherie Carter-Scott

SELF-HELP BOOKS IN ADDITION TO MY OWN

http://www.amazon.com/Tired-Being-Ordinary-Are-You/dp/0990388697

Back in 1999, I was in Las Vegas and visited the Liberace Museum. While there, I learned of the great influence Claude Bristol’s book had on the extraordinary entertainer, Liberance.

This 1948 self-help book can be found at:

http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Believing-Claude-M-Bristol/dp/0671745212/

MOVIE OF THE WEEK

Although I try not to suggest movies that I suggested in my book, I just had to suggest this movie again. When it comes to Visualization, well, if you watch it you will see what I’m mean.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1436572/?ref_=nv_sr_4

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Week 8: Action

January 19, 2015January 22, 2015 Wm. AllenLeave a comment

How extraordinary is it that as I write this blog today about Week 8: Action–Take Some Meaningful Action Daily to Make Your Dreams Come True that it is Martin Luther King Day, a national holiday here in the USA

Martin Luther King, Jr. delivering “I Have a Dream” at the 1963 Washington D.C. Civil Rights March. [Source: Wikipedia]

RESULTS OF LAST WEEK’S POLL

I’m delighted to report that half of you responded that you believe your level of self-esteem is above that of the average person. You folks are on your way to being extraordinary, if you aren’t already.

THIS WEEK’S JOKE

After every flight, pilots fill out a form requesting action on mechanical problems they encountered during the flight. Mechanics take action and then respond in writing on the lower half of the form what action they took.

(P = problem logged by the pilot.)
(A = action taken by mechanics.)

P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
A: Almost replaced left inside main tire.

P: Something loose in cockpit.
A: Something tightened in cockpit.

P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
S: Evidence removed.

P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
A: That’s what they’re there for.

P: Number 3 engine missing.
A: Engine found on right wing after brief search.

P: Aircraft handles funny.
A: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right, and be serious.

P: Target radar hums.
A: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.

P: Mouse in cockpit.
A: Cat installed.

WEEK 8: ACTION–TAKE SOME MEANINGFUL ACTION DAILY TO MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE

“I Have a Dream” is a public speech delivered by American civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr. on August 28, 1963, in which he calls for an end to racism in the United States. Delivered to over 250,000 civil rights supporters from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington, the speech was a defining moment of the American Civil Rights Movement. [Source: Wikipedia]

What actions are you taking to make your dreams come true?

THIS WEEK’S POLL

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK

A dream doesn’t become reality through magic,

it takes sweat, determination and hard work.

Source: Colin Powell

SELF-HELP BOOKS IN ADDITION TO MY OWN

http://www.amazon.com/Tired-Being-Ordinary-Are-You/dp/0990388697

If you want to read about the life of a person who made is dreams come true through courage, risk taking, handwork, generosity, forgiveness, etc.; check out this book below.

More than two thousand years after his death, Julius Caesar remains one of the great figures of history. He shaped Rome for generations, and his name became a synonym for “emperor” — not only in Rome but as far away as Germany and Russia. He is best known as the general who defeated the Gauls and doubled the size of Rome’s territories. But, as Philip Freeman describes in this fascinating new biography, Caesar was also a brilliant orator, an accomplished writer, a skilled politician, and much more.

[Source: Amazon]

MOVIE OF THE WEEK

This film is a bit old, 1998, but if you like romantic comedies, you might enjoy this film about a geeky high school kid trying to find the courage to act on his feelings for the prom queen. Perhaps, it will inspire you to act on your feelings to make your dream come true.

CONCLUSION

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Week 7: SELF-WORTH

January 11, 2015January 20, 2015 Wm. Allen1 Comment

This blog is about helping both you and I become extraordinary. I believe this is possible, if we want it badly enough to open our minds to new ways of doing things and new beliefs.

I am writing this blog today from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. I have met some world travelers on this trip and they appear like ordinary people. However, when you speak to them and listen to the various lands they have visited, you soon realize they are anything but ordinary.

Traveling to other countries to see other cultures is something that I believe most of us can do, if we really want to do it.

RESULTS OF LAST WEEK’S POLL

I had no idea how last week’s poll was going to turn out. Nelson Mandela and “I Can’t Decide” were the top two choices selected. I can certainly understand why “I Can’t Decide” was selected, since the folks named were extraordinary in such different ways. As for Nelson Mandela, to me here was a person who suffered so much for so long, and yet forgave those that did him wrong to create a better society. What an extraordinary example he is to everyone.

THIS WEEK’S JOKE

Q: What has two arms, two legs, and a weight more or less proportional to its height?

A: Absolutely nothing.

WEEK 7: SELF-WORTH — BE YOUR OWN PERSON

If you think someone is holding you back from being an extraordinary person, you are definitely correct. The person who is holding you back is yourself.

How do you expect anyone to believe in you, if you don’t believe in yourself first.

THIS WEEK’S POLL

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK

Never let the lack of ability stand in your way.

Source: Ken Wasaluski

SELF-HELP BOOKS IN ADDITION TO MY OWN

http://www.amazon.com/Tired-Being-Ordinary-Are-You/dp/0990388697

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

http://www.amazon.com/Dont-Sweat-Small-Stuff-Its/dp/1567318797

MOVIE OF THE WEEK

John C. Reilly stars as fictional pop icon Dewey Cox — who, on his hard-knocks road to fame, crosses paths with the likes of Elvis, Buddy Holly and the Beatles — in this spot-on parody of rags-to-riches music biopics. [Source: Netflix]

CONCLUSION

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WEEK 6: COURAGE

January 4, 2015January 20, 2015 Wm. AllenLeave a comment

As you know this blog is about helping you and I both to become extraordinary, which I believe is possible if one wants it badly enough.

If you don’t see extraordinary people all around you, look closer. For instance there was a boy born in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 8, 1935. He was likely viewed as just another ordinary child, but he was far from ordinary. He would become the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley.

Perhaps, not as extraordinary, but still extraordinary are those individuals who ran in the various New Year’s Eve races, such as the 5K race that was held on Belle Island, in Detroit, on New Year’s Eve. It does take a bit of courage to go out and face the wind and cold on a New Year’s Eve in many parts of the country.

RESULTS OF LAST WEEK’S POLL

In last week’s poll on clothing the majority, 55%, selected feeling comfortable as the primary reason for their clothing choices. Those who selected “comfort” can feel comfortable that they are in the majority. And for the 20% that selected “looking good”, I thank you for helping to keep the world beautiful 🙂

THIS WEEK’S JOKE

A man appears before St. Peter at the pearly gates.

“Have you ever done anything of particular merit?” St. Peter asks.

“Well, I can think of one thing,” said the man.

“Once when I was in the Black Hills of South Dakota, I came upon a gang of macho bikers who were threatening a young woman.

I told them to leave her alone, but they wouldn’t stop.

So I went up to the largest and toughest looking biker and ripped out his nose ring and threw it on the ground, saying, ‘I said to leave her alone.'”

St. Peter was impressed. “Wow, when did this happen?”

“Just a couple minutes ago.”

WEEK 6: COURAGE – DEVELOP BOTH PHYSICAL AND MENTAL COURAGE

Courage comes in so many flavors and it is such an individual act. Something that seems like nothing at all, may take a great deal of courage for some individual. And for still another individual, the courageous act that so many of us applaud may be nothing special to that particular individual. I tried to make this week’s poll an example of the many different flavors of courage.

THIS WEEK’S POLL

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK

Courage doesn’t always roar.

Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying,

I will try again tomorrow.

Source: Mary Anne Radmacher

SELF-HELP BOOKS IN ADDITION TO MINE

http://www.amazon.com/Tired-Being-Ordinary-Are-You/dp/0990388697

Since this is the week of Elvis Presley’s birthday, I had to recommend the following book, which like my book is an easy read, entertaining and contains some good advice.

http://www.amazon.com/Tao-Elvis-David-Rosen/dp/0156007371

MOVIE OF THE WEEK

Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse. (Source: IMDB)

CONCLUSION

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Tired of being ordinary, then here are some tips for becoming extraordinary.

Month: January 2015

Week 9: Visualization

Week 8: Action

Week 7: SELF-WORTH

WEEK 6: COURAGE