Sunday, March 18, 2012

Self-Image

News
I''ll be conducting a self-image workshop on Saturday, April 7th from 11:30am - 1:00pm.
The location will be The Wolfhound Pub. (http://www.wolfhoundpub.com/)

Your self-image controls what you can and can not do, be, or have in life. If you have set goals and are struggling to achieve them then you need to take a look at your self-image. If you have no goals, then taking a look at your self-image can help you gain clarity on choosing goals.

I will share my story with you of how I went from a very shy person scared to even speak up in a small group, to being able stand up in front of audiences of 100+ people and deliver multi-hour long workshops/training.

If you would like to earn more money, do you see yourself as the person capable of earning more money?
If you would like to be healthier, do you see yourself as healthy?
If you would like to have a great relationship, are you the person capable of it?

If the answer is no to any of those questions then it doesn't matter how many goals you set, you will constantly fall short.

If you change your self-image, you will literally change all areas of your life.

Come join us and learn how to start changing your self-image to be in line with the life you desire.

The fee for the workshop is 20,000 won***. However, if you pay by Monday, March 26th the fee will only be 10,000 won.

***Because the owners of The Wolfhound were gracious enough to allow us to use their space, all participants are expected to purchase something (food and/or drink) from the menu.***

You can transfer the fee here:
Robert Taylor
KEB
620-198536-520

Quote
"Self-image sets the boundaries of individual accomplishment."
Dr. Maxwell Maltz

My Thoughts
How do you see yourself? The words and roles you use to describe yourself will often cause you to be confined to those descriptions.

What do I mean?

Well if you describe yourself as shy, nervous, weak, etc... then how will you act? Just like your descriptions. If we look a little deeper at roles, if you describe yourself as a student, teacher, employee, etc... then how will you act? You will tend to fulfill whatever expectations society has of those roles.

Did you ever notice that sometimes you can guess what someone does for a living by looking at them? Sometimes you can guess if someone is a professor, a soldier, a student, etc... Why? Because they fit what we think (or society has taught us) those people should look like. People that are really good at reading people (like some of my former coworkers in the defense industry) can tell what someone does for a living with almost 100% accuracy just by looking at them.

Think about these two distinctions: an employee vs. a business partner. If you say you are an employee you probably do what's expected of an employee. For example: Wait around until someone tells you to do something. If you say you are a business partner you will probably take a more proactive approach to solving problems.

Another example: Would you like to earn a million dollars? Do you have the self-image of a millionaire? Are you doing the things that a millionaire would do with his/her time?

Your self-image rules every area of your life.

I have completely changed in every area of my life over the last ten years and it all came about when I started to change my self-image.

I encourage you to take a look at the words you use to describe yourself and start altering those descriptions to fit with what you desire. Of course it's not only about changing the words you use, their are some other steps involved, but it starts with that.

Have an awesome week.

Monday, March 12, 2012

The Enemy Within

Hello Everyone,

I hope that your week is off to an awesome start.

News
I will be holding a workshop the first weekend in April. More details to follow soon.

Instead of sharing a quote this week, I found this story on Paulo Coelho's blog and wanted to share it with you:

Story
The Enemy Within
by Paulo Coelho

A man was in a bar with his group, when an old friend entered. He had lived his life trying to go down the right path, but to no avail. “I should give him some money”, he thought to himself.
But the friend was now rich, and came to the bar that night just to pay all the debts he had incurred over the years. In addition to repaying the loans given to him, he ordered a round of drinks for everyone.

When asked how he had become so successful, he replied, that until days ago he was living as the “Other”.

“What is the Other?” asked Pilar.

“The Other believes that the obligation of man is to spend a lifetime thinking about how to have security so not to die of hunger when getting old. Therefore, living as the Other you fail to discover that Life also has plans, and they may be different.”

“But there is danger. And there is suffering”, the people said in the bar, who had begun to listen.

“No one escapes the suffering. So it is better to lose a few battles in order to fight for your dreams, then to be defeated without even knowing what you are fighting for. When I discovered this, I woke up determined to be what I always really wanted to be. The Other stood there in my room watching.
Although it sought to scare me sometimes, I did not allow it to return. From the moment I pushed the Other out of my life, the divine energy worked its miracles.”

Have an amazing week.

Bob

Monday, March 5, 2012

Creativity

Hello Everyone,

I hope that your week is off to an awesome start.

News
No new updates for this week.

Quote
“Problems cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them.”
-Albert Einstein

Instead of sharing my thoughts, I'd like to share this article that a friend shared with me. I encourage you to read it and implement the ideas as best you can in your own life.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/creative-thinkering/201107/9-easy-ways-create-ideas

Have an outstanding week.

Bob

Monday, February 27, 2012

Two Kangaroos

Hello Everyone,

I hope that your week is off to a wonderful start.

News
If you are in need of personal training, I offer one on one training or I can create a nutrition and/or workout plan for you.

I can help if you are looking to lose weight, maintain it, or get bigger. I can also help with gaining strength.

Some background info on me:
I am six feet tall (183cm) and I used to be horrifically thin. I weighed around 130lbs (~60kgs) when I was 18.
Over a period of ten years I gained over 100lbs (45kgs) while minimizing fat gain.
I have successfully completed two strict bodybuidling diets.
The first time losing around 15lbs (7kgs) and the second time losing almost 40lbs (18kgs).
I am also experienced in recovering from injuries. I have pulled my lower back twice, had bicep and tricep tendonitis, and had a rotator cuff injury.
I have:
13 years experience with various workout programs. It is composed of:
Six years experience with bodybuilding.
Five years experience with military style training.
Three years experience with mixed martial arts.
Two years experience with powerlifting.

For further information please email bob@oneamazinglife.com

Instead of sharing a quote and my thoughts this week, I'll share a story I found on Paulo Coelho's blog.

Story
Two young kangaroos were playing in the forest when they fell into a very deep pit. They tried to jump out but couldn’t jump high enough to get out of the hole.
Meanwhile, a big group of kangaroos started gathering above the pit – the pit was very deep and the gathered onlookers shouted to the two young kangaroos that it was impossible for them to get out. The older one of the two kangaroos heard the disheartening words of the spectators and after a while gave up and fell asleep, whilst the younger kept jumping and trying harder.
Finally, he managed to jump out of the hole – the spectators were shocked and asked the kangaroo,
“When we had told you so many times that it was impossible to get out, what was the reason that you tried even harder?”
The kangaroo was shocked because as he was partially deaf. He told them:
“Looking at all of you standing there cheering me gave me the strength to succeed in my mission of getting out of the pit.”

Always remember the affect your words have on others.

Have an awesome week.

Bob

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Listening

News
No new updates for this week.

Quote
“A wise old owl sat on an oak; The more he saw the less he spoke; The less he spoke the more he heard; Why aren't we like that wise old bird?”

My Thoughts
Listening is a critical skill to develop for any relationship. Becoming better listeners will help us in all areas of our lives. Most people struggle with listening. Instead of listening many people are merely thinking about what they are going to say while the other person is talking. This leads to miscommunication, disagreements, and arguments.

I'll share a story about how this can affect business relationships.

This past weekend I met some friends at a bar called Prost. I won't go into all the details of what happened, however the main problem here was listening. Basically we asked the staff for something, but they didn't appear to listen. So we talked with one manager and she didn't really seem to listen either. We then talked with another manager and he also didn't listen. In the end what we requested wasn't fulfilled which actually wasn't the problem. The problem was in the handling of the request. No one could explain why things were handled as they were.

So what was the outcome?

Well now myself nor anyone close to me will go back to Prost (something similar had happened there before but it wasn't as bad). The situation could have been avoided if one person out of the five we talked with had stopped and listened. Will that hurt their business? Maybe not right away, but if it continues to happen it will certainly cause a loss in customers.

I encourage you to be a better listener this week. When someone is talking try to not have any thoughts, just focus on what they are saying.

Have an amazing week.

Monday, February 13, 2012

Giving Coins

Hello Everyone,

I hope your week is off to a great start.

News
There are still a few seats available for this Saturday's "Mastermind Group Coaching Course".

If you are interested in attending please register with me to make sure your space is reserved.

You can register by emailing me: bob@oneamazinglife.com

Instead of sharing a quote and my thoughts this week, I've decided to share a story.

Story
“Over the course of one year, give a coin to each person who offends or upsets you,” instructed the abbot of a young man who wanted people to follow a spiritual path.
For the next twelve months, the boy gave a coin to each person who offended or upset him, as he was instructed. At the end of the year, he returned to the abbot to find out what the next steps were.
“Go into town and buy food for me,” the abbot responded.
Once the boy left, the abbot changed his clothes, disguised himself as a beggar and went to the gate. When the boy approached, he began to insult him.
“Good!” said the boy, “for a whole year I had to pay the people who upset or offended me, and now I can be offended for free, without spending anything!”
Hearing this, the abbot removed his disguise.
“He who does not take insults seriously, is on the path to wisdom.”

Have an outstanding 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.