News
There is still space available for the Self-Image Workshop on Saturday, April 7th. It will be from 11:30am - 1:00pm at The Wolfhound Pub in Itaewon.
This will be the last workshop that I will be conducting this year in Korea. I have had some changes in my life recently and I will have to leave Korea for some period of time (more on that in a future message).
We have ten people paid and attending so far so it is a great way to meet people that are making positive changes in their lives.
For those that have said they are going but have not paid yet, remember the discount ends tomorrow night (the 26th)
If you pay by Monday evening the fee for the workshop is only 10,000 won. If you wait, the fee will be 20,000 won. If you pay the day of the event it is 25,000 won.
You can transfer the money here:
Robert Taylor
KEB
620-198536-520
If you have problems with transferring money, please let me know.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me: bob@oneamazinglife.com
Quote
"Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything -- all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure -- these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart. ... Stay hungry. Stay foolish."
-Steve Jobs
My Thoughts
Sometimes we get caught up in thinking we have all the time in the world so this can lead us to put off making decisions. We also tend to worry about what others think of us, and we fear failing. All of these things slow down our decision making ability.
We will all die. That is the only real guarantee in life. It's not something to be sad about. Once you embrace death and realize that your time here is finite it can help you see what really matters most. Once you know what really matters most then it becomes much easier to make decisions.
I lost my Mom when I was 13 years old. It completely shattered my worldview at the time. The biggest lesson that I learned from that was time is limited so don't waste it. If you know what you want in life, go and pursue it.
I have tried my best to follow this over the last twenty years. It hasn't always been easy, but it has provided me with much meaning.
I encourage all of you that are putting off making big decisions to really look inside and see what is preventing you from making those decisions.
Have an amazing week.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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