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  • Ninja Sales Secrets by Charles Vest

    Ninja Sales Secrets by Charles Vest

    Hi, my name is Earl, and welcome to Earl’s Library.

    Today I am extending my recommendation for a new book titled “Ninja Sales Secrets”. This book was written by my good friend Charles Vest, and has a forward by none other than Mr. Les Brown!

    If you’re in any profession that requires sales skills, which let’s face it is EVERY profession, then you can benefit from reading the excellent sales secrets reference book.

    Ninja Sales Secrets is a quick read… I read it in less than an hour last night before calling it a day. But don’t let that fool you. It is packed full of concise secrets, tips, and techniques to improve your sales skills. Within its pages, you will find 20 Ninja Secrets, tons of tips, and even some humor for your reading enjoyment.

    Charles Vest – The Ninja Sales Coach

    “Winning in sales is no longer a secret, it’s a skill.” -Charles Vest

    It is very evident from reading this book of secrets that Charles is an expert at sales. His advice covers the gamut of skill levels, including some common sense suggestions (that aren’t always so common) to next level techniques that even the most seasoned sales pros may have never considered.

    In short, if you want to improve your sales, read this book. Better yet, don’t just read it, but devour it! Do as Charles suggests… read it over and over until you reach the level of Unconscious Competence.

    I think Les Brown said it well when describing Ninja Sales Secrets…

    “It is a creative fun twist on Sales 101 providing practical techniques made simple, funny and insightful. -Les Brown

    You can pick up a copy from Amazon at this link: Ninja Sales Secrets

    Or you can get an autographed copy from Charles at his site: buycharlesbook.com

    Until next time, have a Superfantastic day!
    -Earl

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  • Recommendation for “Notes from the Universe”

    Recommendation for “Notes from the Universe”

    Hi, my name is Earl, and welcome to Earl’s Library.

    Today I want to give you my recommendation for a daily newsletter called “Notes from the Universe”. I’m not in the habit of making a recommendation like this, but I am enjoying the daily notes so much that I feel like I would be doing you a disservice by not sharing it with you.

    I am in no way affiliated with the newsletter, the site, or the author that sends out the newsletter. I just enjoy it, and actually look forward to reading it each day.

    So with that said, I recommend that you visit this site: www.tut.com and register for “Notes from the Universe“!!!

    When you start getting your notes, let me know what you think by giving me a comment. Thanks!!!

    Until next time, have a Superfantastic day!
    -Earl

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  • Living on the Third River

    Living on the Third River

    Hi, my name is Earl, and welcome to Earl’s Library.

    Today I am pondering the ideas in a book I read a little while ago named Living on the Third River – A Parable of God’s Financial Provision by Craig Hill. The book was a recommendation from a friend of mine who I greatly respect named Troy Fullwood, and I’m really glad he recommended the book to me. I started this post shortly after reading the book, but it didn’t get finished at that time. Today, another friend of mine, Jeremy McCune reminded me of the book, and even purchased the e-version and sent it to me to read on my kindle. Jeremy is clearly living on the third river! Thanks Troy and Jeremy!!!

    Living on the Third River is a quick book to read, but it may take some time to achieve the goal it suggests of living on the third river. I am striving to live there but I know I have work to do to get there.

    The book starts off by asking the reader “On which river do you live?”

    As is hinted at by the title, this book is the investigation of a parable about three rivers and the type of person found living by each. Each river represents a different perspective on the abundance that flows into our lives and how that abundance is perceived and utilized.

    The person who lives along the first river perceives the abundance that flows to him as never enough and responds with a scarcity mentality attempting to horde all that is given to him. Even when more is provided he finds a way to horde the increase as well.

    The person who lives along the second river perceives the abundance that flows to him as enough only for him and his family and responds with a use-it or lose-it mentality. When more is provided, he finds ways to use up the added flow as well.

    The person who lives along the third river perceives the abundance that flows to him as true abundance. He knows that there is more than he could ever need or want and that there always will be more than enough. He uses what he needs and shares the rest with others in the best way he can. When more is provided, he finds additional ways to share the added flow to the benefit of even more people.

    Doing some self reflection as I read the book, I came to see that at times I live by each of the three rivers. I realize that I need to work on myself so that I spend more time living on the third river.

    In addition to that self realization, I learned some other interesting facts while reading this book. For example, the New Testament actually contains 2,084 verses dealing with the stewardship of and accountability for money and finance. And 16 of Jesus’ 38 parables deal with money. Here is one example offered in the book…

    MATTHEW 6
    No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and Mammon.

    The Third River suggests that this means that Jesus is showing a contrast between two entities. It reads “In reality money is impotent and has no power. God has power. The spirit of Mammon has power. Money has no power. Thus the true power behind financial provision in your life will either be God or the spirit of Mammon, depending on whom you choose to serve.”

    It goes on to say that “until you realize the impotence of money, you will never be free from its pursuit, nor from the influence and dominion of the spirit behind it.”

    The book says that “the paramount lie spread by the spirit of Mammon is that money contains inherent power.”

    1 TIMOTHY 6
    10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves though with many sorrows.

    “The truth is that money has no power. It is simply an amoral, impotent object, to which the spirit of Mammon ascribes great power and though which he attempts to control the lives of people.”

    “The truth, of course, is that the power is in God, not money, and that He is the source of provision.”

    The Third River reminds us that “Money was never intended to be my master, but rather to be my servant. I am not to work for money, but rather money is supposed to work for me to accomplish God’s purposes.”

    One key lesson, especially during these unusual times, shared in The Third River is this: “If God is truly my source, then my employer, or investments, or bank, or husband is merely the channel through whom my current provision comes from God. Thus if I receive news that my job will terminate or the economy fails, I am not terrorized by fear of lack of provision, as the source (God) is still the same. He is simply changing the channel of my provision.”

    Other interesting insights found in the Third River include: “God’s plan was for money to pursue us.” and “If money is the determining factor for you to do something, then you are for sale. If you are for sale, the devil will find your price.”

    The Third River teaches that “In Reality, whatever water is flowing down your river now is probably about the amount that God finds you faithful to manage.”

    The book advises us that if we desire to move to live along the third river it will probably require a major paradigm shift. An example it provides is this: “People who live on the third river give and invest first, and spend what’s left. People on the first and second rivers spend first and give and invest what’s left.”

    There is a wealth of information and lessons found within the pages of Living on the Third River, and I for one plan to reread it often to help me spend more time living on the third river.

    If you don’t have this book yet, consider picking up a copy today. Here is a link to it on Amazon: “Living on the Third River – by Craig Hill“.

    Until next time, have a Superfantastic day!
    -Earl

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  • Following Through

    Following Through

    Hi, my name is Earl, and welcome to Earl’s Library.

    How’s your follow through? Do you follow through on every intention you have? Or, like me, can you use a little help in the following through department. Have you already given up on some (or all) of you New Year’s resolutions? Do you have a to-do list that is littered with incomplete good intentions? Have you made commitments to those around you, or even worse to yourself, that you’re just not keeping? If you are like me and have suffered from some or all of these “broken promises”, then help can be found via the information in the excellent book, Following Through: A Revolutionary New Model For Finishing Whatever You Start by Steve Levinson and Pete Greider.

    It is important to know that your poor track record with turning intentions into results is not really your fault. You have been fooled by the “Follow-Through Fairy Tale”. But when you read this book, you’ll be able to break the spell that the fairy tale has over you. You will be able to follow through on your intentions, keep your promises, and achieve the resolutions you set. Sounds good right!?!

    Following Trough

    “Following Through” first helps us understand why it is that so many of our good intentions do not end up in good results. Steve and Pete clearly explain why, even when we must do something, we sometimes do not do it. Even when that something literally can mean the difference between life and death. They explain why our intentions, both big and small, end up unfulfilled. Then they teach us how to change that with a suite of techniques that we can use to successfully execute on our intentions, allowing us become follow-through ninjas!!!

    “The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it.” -General Norman Schwarzkopf

    Let me talk a bit about the theory they provide as the main reason why we don’t follow through. They describe how our brains work as it relates to following through on our intentions. They say that we have two systems or programs running in our brain. The first one dates back to the time of primitive man, and it is based largely on instincts. This is the only system available to lower life forms, like squirrels who have instincts to gather nuts for the winter. They intend to gather nuts, and they always follow through. That is because their primitive guidance system makes them follow though. Steve and Pete refer to this program as the PGS, or primitive guidance system. Humans on the other hand have a second program, one that is much more evolved. This is the system that allows us to determine our own intentions, and not be driven solely by instinct. They refer to this evolved system as the Intelligence-Based guidance system.

    The problem is that both of these programs are running in our brains at the same time. Unfortunately for us, the PGS program is stronger. We set our grand intentions with our Intelligence-Based system, say to lose weight. This may be the best intention. One that is really important to us, maybe even as important as life or death. We start off doing great with our intention at first. But its not long before the PGS kicks in and takes over. We smell some fresh baked cookies or see that the cafeteria is serving one of our favorite lunches today and BAM!!! The PGS assumes control, and you start thinking, thoughts like, “One cookie won’t hurt”, or “I’ll get my favorite lunch but only eat half of it”, and in no time at all, the PGS has blown your good intention out of the water. You really feel guilty about it too and vow to get back on track. You actually do get back on track, but that darn PGS rears it primitive head again, over and over, and before you know it you decide that losing weight is just too hard, and that being overweight isn’t that bad after all.

    “No matter how loud reason shouts her rules of good conduct, the passions shout much louder.” -Erasmus

    The book “Following Through” provides many examples of how the PGS over powers our Intelligence-Based guidance system, covering intentions both big and small. It clearly shows how not following through on our intentions is really negatively impacting our quality of life.

    But don’t despair. Steve and Pete don’t just identify the problem, they have done the research and have discovered how to solve the problem. The short answer to their solution is that we have to get our PGS to want the same things as our Intelligence-Based guidance system.

    Since, our intentions are not one size fits all, …An intention to wake up 30 minutes earlier every day is not the same level of intention as the desire to run a marathon… different kinds of follow though techniques are required to get our PGS and our IBGS in alignment, and ultimately to get the results that we desire.

    Steve and Pete detail a variety of techniques to get our PGS and IBGS rowing in the same direction. And they give several examples of the types of intentions that each technique will be most helpful with.

    The “trick” to following through on our intentions, and getting out PGS and IBGS in alignment, is understanding that it is a two step process. The first step is to make the decision. That is the easy part. For example, deciding that you want to get up at 5:30 am. If you really decide that you will get up at 5:30 am you don’t just leave it at the decision step. You take a second step, that being that you set your alarm to go off at 5:30 am. You purposely arrange your environment so that you follow through on your intention to get up at 5:30 am.

    You see, follow-through is more a matter of circumstances than it is a matter of character. You have to arrange the circumstances, creating the unique “step two” that will align the PGS and the IBGS to “make you” follow through.

    Section II of the book is a took kit of Follow-Through strategies. Here is a list of some of the techniques covered:

    • Spotlighting
    • Willpower Leveraging
    • Creating Compelling Reasons
    • Leading the Horse to Water
    • Going Too Far
    • Right Before Wrong
    • Strike While the Iron Is Hot

    Here is a brief idea of what a some of these techniques do…

    The Spotlighting technique helps you to keep your focus on the things that move you toward your intention instead of the things that are keeping you away from it. The Willpower Leveraging technique allows you to use a small amount of willpower now to dramatically reduce the amount of will power you’ll need later, thus making it easier to follow through. The Creating Compelling Reasons technique gets your PGS to use its raw power to move you in the right direction instead of the wrong one.

    All of the techniques detailed in the book will have an application for you depending upon what your intentions are. It is up to you to remember that you need to take that second step, and arrange your environment so that you can be successful with your intentions. To get you up at 5:30 am.

    “You can’t build a reputation on what you intend to do.” -Liz Smith

    Remember at the beginning of this review, where I said that your poor follow-through track record is not your fault. Well it is time to take responsibility. You now have a source of information that can break you free from the bonds of the “Follow-Through Fairy Tale”, and let you become a follow-through master. Now that you know, it is up to you to follow through. From now on, if you don’t follow through, it will actually be your fault!!!

    If you are ready to get a lot better with your follow-through, you can get a copy of this book by using this link: https://amzn.to/2TWesNk Full disclosure, it is an amazon affiliate link, and I my get a few cents if you actually buy the book after clicking on the link.

    Until next time, have a Superfantastic day!
    -Earl

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  • A part of all you earn is yours to keep

    A part of all you earn is yours to keep

    Hi, my name is Earl, and welcome to Earl’s Library.

    Today I am sharing the lessons I took away from my recent reading of the book “The Richest Man In Babylon” by George Clason.

    I was fortunate enough to receive this book as a Christmas gift from My Daughter Madison. It turned out to be the final book I read for 2019. I must say, it was a great way to finish off my reading list for the year!

    The particular version of the book she give me also included “The Magic Story” by Frederick Van Rensselaer Dey, so it was a double feature! Let me tell you about both stories…

    The Richest Man In Babylon

    The book begins with a little history of Babylon to frame the stories told about some of the people who lived there. From there it tells us about Bansir, the chariot builder and his best friend Kobbi, the musician. Both of these men are skilled in their trade yet both are barely earning enough to survive in what was the most wealthy city at the time. They lament their situation and discuss what they might do to rectify it. Ultimately, they decide to speak to their old acquaintance Arkad who is the richest man in Babylon. They plan to ask him how he has come to be so rich. One of the insights that they have while forming their plan is this:

    “A man’s wealth is not in the purse he carries. A fat purse quickly empties if there is no golden stream to refill it.”

    That means that wealth is not a one time thing, like winning the lotto, but requires having continuous incoming cash flow from things like investments and royalties.

    When Bansir and Kobbi meet with Arkad, they realize that all three of them started out with the same resources and limitations. Basically saying that the environment and opportunities they experienced were all basically the same. It was what they did with their opportunities that made all the difference.

    One thing that I noticed in the stories is that in all cases, the difference between those who became rich, and those who remained poor is that those who became rich started with a decision to do so.

    “I decided to myself that I would claim my share of the good things in life.” -Arkad

    Arkad realized early on in his life that he needed two things to become rich: time and study. Everyone has the same time to work with, so the distinguishing factor is study. We all have the same 24 hours a day. How we spend those 24 hours makes all the difference. Arkad took a job as a scribe to have the opportunity to learn.

    One day the money lender Algamish came to have tablets duplicated and Arkad was assigned the task. Arkad struck a deal with Algamish to get the tablets ready quickly in exchange for lessons on how to become wealthy. The first lesson was this

    “I found the road to wealth when I decided that a part of all I earned was mine to keep.” -Algamish

    Again, notice that Algamish “decided”.

    Algamish goes on to point out that that while we think all we earn is ours to keep, it is not actually the case. We pay everyone but ourselves. We give a portion of what we earn for our lodging, for our clothes, for our food, for taxes, etc. If we review all that we are spending our income on, well see that there is none left over for us to keep. We do not pay ourselves first, and that is why we are not wealthy.

    Algamish teaches Arkad that he needs to set aside the first 10 percent of his income (at least), to be put to work to grow his fortune. He should be investing the first 10 percent of his income.

    “A part of all you earn is yours to keep. It should be not less than a tenth no matter how little you earn. It can be as much more as you can afford.” -Algamish

    He further teaches Arkad that all of the proceeds, or “the children of his investments” need to be reinvested so they too can work for you. This creates compound returns.

    The next big lesson that Algamish teaches Arkad comes after Arkad loses all of the money he set aside for a year. Arkad made an investment that turned out to be bad.

    “He who takes advice about his savings from one who is inexperienced in such matters, shall pay with his savings for proving the falsity of their opinions.” -Algamish

    Algamish is advising Arkad to make smart investments. Do not invest in gems with a brick maker. If you want to invest in bread, do so with a baker, if you want to invest in sheep, do so with a herdsman, etc.

    After sharing the lessons learned from Algamish, Arkad advises his friends to take the wisdom of Algamish and say to yourselves ‘A part of all I earn is mine to keep.’ Say that in the morning, at noon, and at night, repeat it every hour of every day until the words stand out like letters of fire across the sky. He then reminds them to invest wisely:

    “Therefore invest thy treasure with greatest caution that it be not lost. Usurious rates of return are deceitful sirens that sing but to lure the unwary upon the rocks of loss and remorse.” -Arkad

    “The Richest Man In Babylon” continues to impart this wisdom with the stories of several other people who lived in Babylon. It also talks about the “Cures for a lean purse”, “The Goddess of good luck”, “The five laws of gold”.

    Additional lessons teach that “Better a little caution than a great regret” and “We cannon afford to be without adequate protection“. This reminds us to prepare for our future, prepare for retirement, and protect our families in case we are taken from life early.

    To summarize the lessons I learned from “The Richest Man in Babylon”:

    • A part of all you earn is yours to keep – set aside the first 10 percent or more of your income. Learn to live on the remaining portion by cutting the fat and waste from your spending
    • Invest you money and reinvest the proceeds to create compounding to grow your fortune
    • Choose your investments wisely – avoid the get rich quick schemes and make sure your investments are secure to minimize your risk. Learn about what you plan to invest in, or be sure that the person you get advice from is an expert in that type of investment
    • Prepare for your retirement, knowing that there will come a time when your earning potential will fade.
    • Have insurance and other protections in place to make sure your family is going to be taken care of properly
    • Begin where you are

    “Action will lead thee forward to the successes thou dost desire.” -Arkad

    The Magic Story

    “The Magic Story” details the contents of a secret manuscript discovered by a man named Sturtevant. The simple act of reading the story in the manuscript transforms Sturtevant from a man down on his luck, with little resources and hope for improvement into a man with direction, purpose and limitless opportunities.

    “The Magic Story” recounts how Sturtevant, transformed by the magic story, tries to share it with is friend Mr. Currier on several occasions but is interrupted each time. Mr. Currier who is also struggling financially is very eager to hear the story that has completely changed Sturtevant.

    Over the course of a few months, Currier crosses paths with others who, having heard the magic story from Sturtevant and are likewise transformed into successful men. Finally, almost in a fit of desperation, Currier demands that Sturtevant share the story with him. Sturtevant, now so successful and busy, is again called away right at that moment. However this time he sends Currier to his apartment to find and read the manuscript on his own.

    The short manuscript shares the story of a person who learned many important lessons throughout his life, but was still so down that he was considering ending it all. In his darkest moments he makes a discovery that totally transforms him into a person capable of living life at his full potential, and goes on to become very successful.

    The lessons and discovery are transformation, but if you want to know what the magic story says, you are going to have to read the book yourself!

    Here’s a link to get it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/36KmMmR. I can tell you it will be $6 well spent.

    Until next time, have a Superfantastic day!
    -Earl

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  • Are you taking action toward your goals?

    Are you taking action toward your goals?

    Hi, my name is Earl, and welcome to Earl’s Library.

    Today I am returning to my discussion of the 10th Anniversary edition of Jack Canfield’s book “The Success Principles”.

    If you’ve been following along, you know that not long ago, I reread this incredible book and over the past few weeks I’ve been discussing the principles within it. Thus far I’ve reviewed the first 12 principles, so its time for lucky number 13!

    Let’s get back into it… The next success principle discussed in the book is:

    Take Action

    “Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.” -Abraham Lincoln

    For me this is one of the most important principles for success. Without taking action, none of the other principles will be effective. Jack sites an enduring axiom of success that says “The universe rewards action”. He warns that many people get bogged down in analyzing, planning, and organizing when what they really need to do is take action. He goes on to say that you begin to learn things from your experience that you cannot learn from listening to others or reading book. Jack says that the one thing that seems to separate winners from losers more than anything else is that winners take action. He adds that to be successful you need to do what successful people do, and successful people are highly action oriented.

    “If your ship does not come in, swim out to meet it.” -Jonathan Winters

    Jack teaches, one of the universal truths in life is, “How you do anything is how you do everything”. If you are cautious here, you are probably cautious everywhere. If you hold yourself back for fear of looking foolish here, you probably hold yourself back for fear of looking foolish elsewhere. You have to identify those patterns and break through them. It is time to stop holding yourself back and just go for the gold.

    Jack advises that some people spend their whole lives waiting for the perfect time to do something. There’s rarely a “perfect” time to do anything. What is important is to just get started. Jack says that most people know the phrase “Ready, aim, fire”. The problem is that they are always getting ready, getting it perfect. The quickest way to hit a target is to fire, see where the bullet landed, and then adjust your aim accordingly. That’s “Ready, fire, aim”.

    In the section titled “Do it now”, Jack talks about how his mentor W. Clement Stone used to hand out lapel pins that said “Do it now”. He shares that Ray Kroc, the founder of McDonald’s said “There are three keys to success:

    1. Being at the right place at the right time
    2. Knowing you are there
    3. Taking action

    “No man ever became great or good except through many and great mistakes.” -William E. Gladstone

    Jack teaches that many people fail to take action because they’re afraid to fail. Successful people, on the other hand, realize that failure is an important part of the learning process. They know that failure is just the way we learn by trial and error.

    I have heard from more than one of my mentors to “Take imperfect action”.

    Share a comment about a success you’ve had from taking action…

    Stay tuned for the next principle from “The Success Principles”, coming soon.

    Until next time, have a Superfantastic day!
    -Earl

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  • Do you act as if you have already achieved your goals?

    Do you act as if you have already achieved your goals?

    Hi, my name is Earl, and welcome to Earl’s Library.

    Today I am continuing my discussion of the 10th Anniversary edition of Jack Canfield’s book “The Success Principles”.

    If you’ve been following along, you know that I’ve recently reread this incredible book and over the past few weeks I’ve been discussing the principles within it. The principles in the first 11 chapters have been pure gold. Chapter 12 is equally valuable so…

    Let’s get back into it… The 12th success principle discussed in the book is:

    Act as if

    “Believe and act as if it were impossible to fail” -Charles F. Kettering

    Jack details in this chapter that one of the greatest strategies for success is to act as if you already are where you want to be. This means thinking like, dressing like, acting like, and feeling like the person who has already achieved your goal.

    Once more, Jack takes us back to the Law of Attraction and shares what you think about you will bring about. The more you create the vibration –mental and emotional states — of already having something, the faster you attract it to you.

    “To fly as fast as thought, to be anywhere there is, you must first begin by knowing that you have already arrived.” -Richard Bach

    Providing a method of enforcing this concept, The chapter has several references to “Come As You’ll Be” parties. This is a party where you attend in the form of the person you will be five years into the future. Acting as if it is the future and your goals have been achieved. Jack encourages everyone to commit to throwing a “Come As You’ll Be” party for your friends or other close group of associates.

    Jack advises us to “Be, Do, and Have Everything You Want… Starting Now”

    He tells us that the proper order of things is to start now, and be who you want to be, then do the actions that go along with being that person and soon you will find that you easily have everything you want in life.

    Stay tuned for the next principle from “The Success Principles”, coming soon.

    Until next time, have a Superfantastic day!
    -Earl

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  • See What You Want, Get What You See

    See What You Want, Get What You See

    Hi, my name is Earl, and welcome to Earl’s Library.

    Today I am continuing my discussion of Jack Canfield’s book “The Success Principles”.

    I’ve been reading the 10th Anniversary edition of this incredible book, and so far I discussed the principles from the first ten chapters. These first ten chapters have covered a wealth of principles and ideas. Even if the book only had the first ten principles it would still be life changing. But lucky for us, Jack has written a book that has more than 60 Success Principles.

    Let’s get back into it… The 11th success principle discussed in the book is:

    SEE WHAT YOU WANT, GET WHAT YOU SEE

    “Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions” -Albert Einstein

    Jack shares that visualization may be the most underutilized success tool that we possess. He goes on to say that it accelerates the achievement of success in three ways.

    1. It activates the creative powers of our subconscious minds
    2. It focuses the reticular activating system allowing us to notice resources we would otherwise miss
    3. It leverages the law of attraction to magnetize us to the people, resources, and opportunities we need to succeed

    The chapter instructs on the best process to visualize. It says that when you visualize, you should make the images as clear and bright as you can. You should write down the goals and objectives you visualize. Then review them, affirm them, and visualize them again every day.

    Jack advises that you can use printed pictures and vision boards to help you see your goals, making it easier to visualize them.

    “Create a vision of who you want to be, and then live into that picture as if it were already true.” -Arnold Schwarzenegger

    Set aside time each and every day to visualize one of your goals as already complete.

    The law of attraction states that whatever you think about, talk about, fantasize about, and feel strongly about, you will attract into you life.

    Visualization is key!

    Stay tuned for more from “The Success Principles”, coming soon.

    Until next time, have a Superfantastic day!
    -Earl

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  • When Your Child’s Eyes Light Up!

    When Your Child’s Eyes Light Up!

    You know that feeling you get when your child’s eyes light up and they are smiling from ear to ear? How about when they grab their favorite book, then sit beside you and ask you to read it to them?

    That’s what happens once they see Noah’s Walk!

    You will find Noah’s Walk to be a family favorite that your kids and grand-kids will want to read over and over again. It is an excellent choice for reading time, story time, or bed time. You can read it to them, or let them learn by reading it to you. Any way you choose, I’m sure everyone will love Noah’s Walk!

    This bright and fun tale is the story of Noah and the long walk he takes one sunny day.
    On his journey, he meets many animal favorites including the giraffe, the monkey, the cat, the frog, the zebra, the dog, the tiger, the elephant, the fox, and his friend, Billy the dinosaur.
    Billy is looking for his lost little brother, Ollie and with the help of his new friends, Noah and Billy begin the search to find him.
    Come along with us, in this delightful story of adventure and imagination that is Noah’s Walk.

    You can be a hero and support Noah as he helps his friend Billy find his little brother, while at the same time you can support a wonderful charity that helps all kinds of animals when they need it most. Order your copy today by clicking on this link: Noah’s Walk

    Until next time, have a Superfantastic day!
    -Earl

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  • Noah’s Walk Has Arrived!

    Noah’s Walk Has Arrived!

    Hi, my name is Earl, and welcome to Earl’s Library.

    We are beyond excited to announce that Madison’s new book

    Noah’s Walk

    was published today!!!

    I am certain that you will find Noah’s Walk to be a family favorite that your kids and grand kids will want to read over and over again. It is an excellent choice for reading time, story time, or bed time. You can read it to them, or let them learn and read it to you. Any way you choose, I’m sure everyone will love Noah’s Walk!

    You can order your copy from Amazon.com using this link:
    Noah’s Walk

    This bright and fun tale is the story of Noah and the long walk he takes one sunny day.

    On his journey, he meets many animal favorites including the giraffe, the monkey, the cat, the frog, the zebra, the dog, the tiger, the elephant, the fox, and his friend, Billy the dinosaur.

    Billy is looking for his lost little brother, Ollie and with the help of his new friends, Noah and Billy begin the search to find him.

    Come along with us, in this delightful story of adventure and imagination that is Noah’s Walk.

    We are also excited to share that 10% of the net proceeds of the sale of every copy of this book will be donated to Best Friends Animal Society

    Here are some of the images from the book for you to enjoy:

    One day a little boy named Noah decided to go on a walk.
    He grabbed his Elmo backpack, slipped on his blue Crocs, put
    his favorite blanket in his backpack, and then went on his way.

    You can be a hero and support Noah as he helps his friend Billy find his little brother, while at the same time you can support a wonderful charity that helps all kinds of animals when they need it most. Order your copy today by clicking on this link: Noah’s Walk

    Until next time, have a Superfantastic day!
    -Earl

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