News
No new updates for this week.
Instead of sharing a quote and my thoughts this week. I wanted to share this story with you. I encourage you to spend some time reflecting on it's meaning.
Story
A Fakir claimed that he could teach any illiterate person to read through an “instant technique.”
“OK,” Nasrudin said. “Teach me.”
The Fakir then touched Nasrudin’s head and said, “Now go read something.”
Nasrudin left, and returned to the village square an hour later with an angry look on his face.
“What happened?” asked the villagers. “Can you read now?”
“Indeed I can,” replied Nasrudin, “but that’s not why I came back? Now where is that scoundrel Fakir?”
“Mulla,” the people said, “he taught you to read in no more than a minute. So what makes you think he’s a scoundrel?”
“Well,” Nasrudin explained, “I was just reading a book that asserted, ‘All Fakirs are frauds.’“
Showing posts with label gratitude. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gratitude. Show all posts
Friday, October 26, 2012
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
What Are You Grateful For?
News
I received a few questions regarding the time slots for the coaching. So I'll clear it up here in case others are wondering.
The available time slots:
Location: Haebongcheon/Itaewon
Tuesday/Thursday: 7:00 - 10:00am
Sunday: 4:00 - 7:00pm
Coaching sessions generally last an hour so you can chose any one hour block in those time periods. For example, Sunday 5-6pm.
The 20% discount will run until Sunday.
If you have questions, or would like to set up a free 30 minute consultation please feel free to email me: bob@oneamazinglife.com
Quote
"We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures."
Thornton Wilder
My Thoughts
Taking time to be grateful for what you have is very important so I wanted to thank all of you this week.
A little over three years ago, I left a job which provided me a very high income, great benefits, and stability. Most people thought I was crazy at the time, perhaps they still do :)
But I had found something that made me come alive. That thing I found was coaching.
In 2008, I read a book that completely altered the course of my life. That book was "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill. It eventually lead me to Bob Proctor and into an intensive two year course to become a certified coach. Since that time my life has changed dramatically, and there were times where I felt like giving up. But in those down moments I remembered why I chose this path. It was the fact that I absolutely love helping people realize their potential.
All of you have greatness inside you waiting to be unleashed.
I am grateful for all of you that have attended my meetups, workshops, coaching, training, etc... I am grateful for those of you that read these messages every week. I am also grateful for the naysayers that push me to be my best.
Without all of you it would be impossible to pursue what I love. Thank you for allowing me to live my dream.
I encourage you to spend time each day reflecting on what you are grateful for.
Have a beautiful week.
I received a few questions regarding the time slots for the coaching. So I'll clear it up here in case others are wondering.
The available time slots:
Location: Haebongcheon/Itaewon
Tuesday/Thursday: 7:00 - 10:00am
Sunday: 4:00 - 7:00pm
Coaching sessions generally last an hour so you can chose any one hour block in those time periods. For example, Sunday 5-6pm.
The 20% discount will run until Sunday.
If you have questions, or would like to set up a free 30 minute consultation please feel free to email me: bob@oneamazinglife.com
Quote
"We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures."
Thornton Wilder
My Thoughts
Taking time to be grateful for what you have is very important so I wanted to thank all of you this week.
A little over three years ago, I left a job which provided me a very high income, great benefits, and stability. Most people thought I was crazy at the time, perhaps they still do :)
But I had found something that made me come alive. That thing I found was coaching.
In 2008, I read a book that completely altered the course of my life. That book was "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill. It eventually lead me to Bob Proctor and into an intensive two year course to become a certified coach. Since that time my life has changed dramatically, and there were times where I felt like giving up. But in those down moments I remembered why I chose this path. It was the fact that I absolutely love helping people realize their potential.
All of you have greatness inside you waiting to be unleashed.
I am grateful for all of you that have attended my meetups, workshops, coaching, training, etc... I am grateful for those of you that read these messages every week. I am also grateful for the naysayers that push me to be my best.
Without all of you it would be impossible to pursue what I love. Thank you for allowing me to live my dream.
I encourage you to spend time each day reflecting on what you are grateful for.
Have a beautiful week.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Communicating Your Feelings
News
No new updates for this week.
Quote
“ If you were going to die soon and had only one phone call you could make, who would you call and what would you say? And why are you waiting? "
-Stephen Levine
My Thoughts
Sometimes we think we have all the time in the world to tell someone how we feel, and/or we assume that the other person knows how we feel. Those of you that have ever lost a loved one probably wish you could have talked with them one last time.
As many of you know I lost my Mom to cancer when I was 13. She was a role model for me in my early years. My Dad has been a big role model throughout my life. He is the one that taught me the values of persistence, not making excuses,and taking risks. Oddly, I never told him that until last year. After telling him this he became emotional and then told me he never realized the positive impact he had on my life. I had always assumed that he knew. I suppose it goes back to last week's message about not assuming.
I encourage all of us this week to let someone know how much we appreciate them.
Have an outstanding week.
No new updates for this week.
Quote
“ If you were going to die soon and had only one phone call you could make, who would you call and what would you say? And why are you waiting? "
-Stephen Levine
My Thoughts
Sometimes we think we have all the time in the world to tell someone how we feel, and/or we assume that the other person knows how we feel. Those of you that have ever lost a loved one probably wish you could have talked with them one last time.
As many of you know I lost my Mom to cancer when I was 13. She was a role model for me in my early years. My Dad has been a big role model throughout my life. He is the one that taught me the values of persistence, not making excuses,and taking risks. Oddly, I never told him that until last year. After telling him this he became emotional and then told me he never realized the positive impact he had on my life. I had always assumed that he knew. I suppose it goes back to last week's message about not assuming.
I encourage all of us this week to let someone know how much we appreciate them.
Have an outstanding week.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Priorities
News
No new updates for this week.
Instead of sharing a quote and my thoughts this week, I've decided to share two stories I found on Paulo Coelho's blog.
Stories
The umbrella
As tradition dictates, upon entering his Zen master’s house, the disciple left his shoes and umbrella outside.
“I saw through the window that you were arriving,” said the master. “Did you leave your shoes to the right or the left of the umbrella?”
“I haven’t the least idea. But what does that matter? I was thinking of the secret of Zen!”
“If you don’t pay attention in life, you will never learn anything. Communicate with life, pay each moment the attention it deserves – that is the only secret of Zen.”
Why leave man to the sixth day
A group of wise men gathered to discuss the work of God; they wanted to know why he had left it to the sixth day to create man.
“He thought about first organizing the Universe well, so that we could have all the marvels available to us,” said one of them.
“First of all He wanted to run some tests on animals, so that He would not make the same mistakes with us,” argued another.
One wise Jew showed up at the meeting. They told him the theme of the discussion: “in your opinion, why did God leave it to the last day to create man?”
“Very simple,” commented the wise man. “So that when we were moved by pride, we would remember that even a simple mosquito enjoyed priority in the work of the Divine.”
Have an amazing week.
No new updates for this week.
Instead of sharing a quote and my thoughts this week, I've decided to share two stories I found on Paulo Coelho's blog.
Stories
The umbrella
As tradition dictates, upon entering his Zen master’s house, the disciple left his shoes and umbrella outside.
“I saw through the window that you were arriving,” said the master. “Did you leave your shoes to the right or the left of the umbrella?”
“I haven’t the least idea. But what does that matter? I was thinking of the secret of Zen!”
“If you don’t pay attention in life, you will never learn anything. Communicate with life, pay each moment the attention it deserves – that is the only secret of Zen.”
Why leave man to the sixth day
A group of wise men gathered to discuss the work of God; they wanted to know why he had left it to the sixth day to create man.
“He thought about first organizing the Universe well, so that we could have all the marvels available to us,” said one of them.
“First of all He wanted to run some tests on animals, so that He would not make the same mistakes with us,” argued another.
One wise Jew showed up at the meeting. They told him the theme of the discussion: “in your opinion, why did God leave it to the last day to create man?”
“Very simple,” commented the wise man. “So that when we were moved by pride, we would remember that even a simple mosquito enjoyed priority in the work of the Divine.”
Have an amazing week.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Blessings
News
The 6-Week "Think and Grow Rich" Group Coaching course will start on Saturday, February 18th at 1:30pm.
What: "Think and Grow Rich" Group Coaching
When: Saturday, February 18th 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Finish: Saturday, March 24th (12-14 hours worth of group coaching)
Where: Haebongcheon
Group Size: 6-10 people
Price: 150,000 won. If you pay by Friday, February 10th the price will be only 120,000 won.
This course is based on the book "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill. The book completely changed my life and I'd like to share this wonderful information with as many people as possible. The word "rich" used in the title doesn't necessarily mean in terms of finances, it is talking about being rich in all areas of your life.
If you are looking for something new, I highly recommend this course.
If you have any questions, or would like to register please email: bob@oneamazinglife.com
For more information about the course, please visit: www.oneamazinglife.com
Quote
"If you can eat when you need to, that's a blessing."
-Anonymous
My Thoughts
Sometimes we get so focused on what we don't have that we forget to look at what we do have. Sometimes we become frustrated that we don't have enough. It helps to remember that there are many people far worse off than you.
We can get so caught up chasing after the things we don't have that we never stop and look around us. We never see the inherent beauty in all that is around us. It also can cause us not to be focused on the present moment.
Remember to be grateful for what you do have. I suggest that you take time each morning or evening to reflect on what you have. It can really help change your outlook on life.
Have an amazing week.
The 6-Week "Think and Grow Rich" Group Coaching course will start on Saturday, February 18th at 1:30pm.
What: "Think and Grow Rich" Group Coaching
When: Saturday, February 18th 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Finish: Saturday, March 24th (12-14 hours worth of group coaching)
Where: Haebongcheon
Group Size: 6-10 people
Price: 150,000 won. If you pay by Friday, February 10th the price will be only 120,000 won.
This course is based on the book "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill. The book completely changed my life and I'd like to share this wonderful information with as many people as possible. The word "rich" used in the title doesn't necessarily mean in terms of finances, it is talking about being rich in all areas of your life.
If you are looking for something new, I highly recommend this course.
If you have any questions, or would like to register please email: bob@oneamazinglife.com
For more information about the course, please visit: www.oneamazinglife.com
Quote
"If you can eat when you need to, that's a blessing."
-Anonymous
My Thoughts
Sometimes we get so focused on what we don't have that we forget to look at what we do have. Sometimes we become frustrated that we don't have enough. It helps to remember that there are many people far worse off than you.
We can get so caught up chasing after the things we don't have that we never stop and look around us. We never see the inherent beauty in all that is around us. It also can cause us not to be focused on the present moment.
Remember to be grateful for what you do have. I suggest that you take time each morning or evening to reflect on what you have. It can really help change your outlook on life.
Have an amazing week.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Struggle
News
The early registration discount deadline for next Saturday's workshop has been extended until tomorrow night. If you register by then, you only pay 15,000 won for the two-hour workshop. If you register after that the price is 30,000 won.
We have about 20 people attending so far so it is a great opportunity to meet other like-minded people looking to reach beyond their boundaries and grow.
To register, please email me: bob@oneamazinglife.com
Quote
“But there is suffering in life, and there are defeats. No one can avoid them. But it's better to lose some of the battles in the struggles for your dreams than to be defeated without ever knowing what you're fighting for.”
-Paulo Coelho
My Thoughts
I've recently received a few emails from people that are feeling down and unhappy. So I wanted to share with you some of my thoughts on dealing with times when you are feeling down.
It helps to remember that we all go through cycles. Sometimes we are feeling great and at other times we feel lost and hopeless. It's a natural part of life. In our down moments we are offered the opportunity to learn more about ourselves. We can ask what is the source of this unhappiness? And if we are willing to be honest and explore our inner selves a bit we can often work through issues and grow. I find that meditation has really helped me over the last two years. It really allows us to become aware of our thoughts and feelings. I know that's not an easy task, but it is certainly worthwhile.
Secondly, you can put things in perspective. If you've been focusing on what you don't have, focus on what you do have. Spend ten minutes writing down what you are grateful for. You can also ask yourself how bad is my situation really? Compared to (the homeless person I see everyday, the person that just lost their family, etc...) how bad is my situation? You can also read inspirational books and articles about people that have dealt with struggle and came out on top.
Lastly, It helps to remember that life offers us lessons. Sometimes (or maybe most times) they don't come up at convenient times, and we may not want to learn whatever the lesson is. If you are a spiritual person I recommend praying for guidance, strength, patience, and understanding.
Remember you are never given a burden that you can not handle.
Have an awesome week.
The early registration discount deadline for next Saturday's workshop has been extended until tomorrow night. If you register by then, you only pay 15,000 won for the two-hour workshop. If you register after that the price is 30,000 won.
We have about 20 people attending so far so it is a great opportunity to meet other like-minded people looking to reach beyond their boundaries and grow.
To register, please email me: bob@oneamazinglife.com
Quote
“But there is suffering in life, and there are defeats. No one can avoid them. But it's better to lose some of the battles in the struggles for your dreams than to be defeated without ever knowing what you're fighting for.”
-Paulo Coelho
My Thoughts
I've recently received a few emails from people that are feeling down and unhappy. So I wanted to share with you some of my thoughts on dealing with times when you are feeling down.
It helps to remember that we all go through cycles. Sometimes we are feeling great and at other times we feel lost and hopeless. It's a natural part of life. In our down moments we are offered the opportunity to learn more about ourselves. We can ask what is the source of this unhappiness? And if we are willing to be honest and explore our inner selves a bit we can often work through issues and grow. I find that meditation has really helped me over the last two years. It really allows us to become aware of our thoughts and feelings. I know that's not an easy task, but it is certainly worthwhile.
Secondly, you can put things in perspective. If you've been focusing on what you don't have, focus on what you do have. Spend ten minutes writing down what you are grateful for. You can also ask yourself how bad is my situation really? Compared to (the homeless person I see everyday, the person that just lost their family, etc...) how bad is my situation? You can also read inspirational books and articles about people that have dealt with struggle and came out on top.
Lastly, It helps to remember that life offers us lessons. Sometimes (or maybe most times) they don't come up at convenient times, and we may not want to learn whatever the lesson is. If you are a spiritual person I recommend praying for guidance, strength, patience, and understanding.
Remember you are never given a burden that you can not handle.
Have an awesome week.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Living Life
News
No new updates for this week.
Quote
“There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle.”
-Albert Einstein
Thoughts
I think that we sometimes get so caught up in our daily routine that we often forget about all the truly incredible things around us. We also may start taking things for granted. For any of you that have ever lost someone close to you I am sure you can relate. We often find ourselves wishing we had told them something or wishing we had done something differently.
We forget to be grateful for the seemingly small things. I have pulled my lower back muscle twice in the last three years. I'll tell you the first two days after you pull that muscle is tough. It's hard to even sit up to get out of bed. You become quite thankful when it heals. If any of you have ever been injured or sick, then I think you'll know what I am talking about.
I also think some people are so focused on the problems in their life. They tend to only see what's wrong. If you find yourself in this situation, I would recommend shifting your perception. Ask yourself "What is right?". What is going right in your life? What are you grateful for?
Look for the beauty that is around you all the time.
Have an amazing week.
No new updates for this week.
Quote
“There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle.”
-Albert Einstein
Thoughts
I think that we sometimes get so caught up in our daily routine that we often forget about all the truly incredible things around us. We also may start taking things for granted. For any of you that have ever lost someone close to you I am sure you can relate. We often find ourselves wishing we had told them something or wishing we had done something differently.
We forget to be grateful for the seemingly small things. I have pulled my lower back muscle twice in the last three years. I'll tell you the first two days after you pull that muscle is tough. It's hard to even sit up to get out of bed. You become quite thankful when it heals. If any of you have ever been injured or sick, then I think you'll know what I am talking about.
I also think some people are so focused on the problems in their life. They tend to only see what's wrong. If you find yourself in this situation, I would recommend shifting your perception. Ask yourself "What is right?". What is going right in your life? What are you grateful for?
Look for the beauty that is around you all the time.
Have an amazing week.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Gratitude
News
Some upcoming events to think about:
Saturday, January 8th: Health Workshop
Thursday, January 13th: Six Week Professional Speaking Course
We may also have a Saturday speaking course or mastermind course.
Quote
"I cried because I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet."
-Persian Proverb possibly from the poet Sa'di
My Thoughts
Do you find yourself often complaining about what you don't have? Or complaining about the situation you are in?
This quote is reminding us to be grateful for what we do have. Remember to ask yourself the question "Compared to what?".
For example: I am poor/My life is horrible/The economy is bad/etc...So ask: I am poor...compared to what?/My life is horrible....compared to what?/The economy is bad....compared to what?
This can help you switch your perception.
Ex:
A: I am poor.
B: Compared to what?
A: Compared to everyone around me making xxxxx.
B: What about if you changed comparisons? Perhaps compare yourself with the homeless person you see outside the subway every morning. Are you poor compared to him?
Be grateful for everything that you have. I encourage you to write down at least ten things you are grateful for every day. Try it out for the next 30 days straight and see how it changes you. I did this for 90 days straight last year and the change was phenomenal.
By the way, I am not suggesting you completely downplay or ignore your current situation, but it helps when you put it into perspective. Things tend not to be as bad as we think.
Now you may wonder "If I am grateful for what I have, why do you suggest that I set goals?". "Why try to attain something I don't have?" "Won't that make me depressed because I don't have it?"
Great questions.
I will answer those in next week's message.
Have an awesome week.
Some upcoming events to think about:
Saturday, January 8th: Health Workshop
Thursday, January 13th: Six Week Professional Speaking Course
We may also have a Saturday speaking course or mastermind course.
Quote
"I cried because I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet."
-Persian Proverb possibly from the poet Sa'di
My Thoughts
Do you find yourself often complaining about what you don't have? Or complaining about the situation you are in?
This quote is reminding us to be grateful for what we do have. Remember to ask yourself the question "Compared to what?".
For example: I am poor/My life is horrible/The economy is bad/etc...So ask: I am poor...compared to what?/My life is horrible....compared to what?/The economy is bad....compared to what?
This can help you switch your perception.
Ex:
A: I am poor.
B: Compared to what?
A: Compared to everyone around me making xxxxx.
B: What about if you changed comparisons? Perhaps compare yourself with the homeless person you see outside the subway every morning. Are you poor compared to him?
Be grateful for everything that you have. I encourage you to write down at least ten things you are grateful for every day. Try it out for the next 30 days straight and see how it changes you. I did this for 90 days straight last year and the change was phenomenal.
By the way, I am not suggesting you completely downplay or ignore your current situation, but it helps when you put it into perspective. Things tend not to be as bad as we think.
Now you may wonder "If I am grateful for what I have, why do you suggest that I set goals?". "Why try to attain something I don't have?" "Won't that make me depressed because I don't have it?"
Great questions.
I will answer those in next week's message.
Have an awesome week.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Optimism
Quote
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”
-Winston Churchill
My Thoughts
What Churchill is talking about here is perception. If you perceive the world as a dark and dreary place, then it will be. If you perceive the world as a bright and beautiful place, then it will be. It is really all about what you focus on.
A word of caution here: I believe there is such a thing as too much optimism. An example would be someone that is so optimistic they feel they don't have to do anything. It may sound something like this: "I know everything will be fine in the end, so I don't have to try.".
If you find yourself trapped inside the box of pessimism, I would like you to become more aware of your thoughts. Also, ask yourself where are these thoughts coming from (news, other people, etc...). Another thing that I encourage all of you to do is write down at least three things that you are grateful for every day. Once you finish writing them down, read them out loud. Both of these will help you start to change your perception.
Until next time...
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”
-Winston Churchill
My Thoughts
What Churchill is talking about here is perception. If you perceive the world as a dark and dreary place, then it will be. If you perceive the world as a bright and beautiful place, then it will be. It is really all about what you focus on.
A word of caution here: I believe there is such a thing as too much optimism. An example would be someone that is so optimistic they feel they don't have to do anything. It may sound something like this: "I know everything will be fine in the end, so I don't have to try.".
If you find yourself trapped inside the box of pessimism, I would like you to become more aware of your thoughts. Also, ask yourself where are these thoughts coming from (news, other people, etc...). Another thing that I encourage all of you to do is write down at least three things that you are grateful for every day. Once you finish writing them down, read them out loud. Both of these will help you start to change your perception.
Until next time...
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