The Entreprenurial – Mind, Body & Soul
So you want success? You want to build great companies and make some dough along the way? Have lots of fun and make a dent in the universe?
Well that´s possible! And it starts with how and what you think about every single day. Another important fact to state is that everything starts with you. It doesn´t matter what you have experienced and how many excuses you have that relate to your current situation, because you can change where you are and get whatever you want. My coach Rick Salmon has taught me something VERY important that relates to how most people are programmed. First they want to “have” things, then “do” stuff so they can “be” somebody that is perceived a certain way.
1) Have
2) Do
3) Be
This however is the wrong order. To make things happen in a more effortless manner you first have to;
1: BE
2: DO
3: HAVE
If you want to be a successfull entrepreneur then start thinking and acting like one (this does not in any way imply that you should be arrogant or obnoxious, because they are not that way!!!). But “Acting as If” is very powerful, because it shifts your state. And that is something you can do in a instant. You can do that without having aquired any more wealth. Simple! Yeah right!
The crazy thing is…it is that simple, but so increadibly hard to do.
So that´s what this page is about. How can we apply this simple principle to our everyday life?
Well there are a whole range of techniques out there and I´m currently testing quite a few of them. The great thing is that anything and everything you do in a positive direction does count towards something greater, but you don´t really see the results the next day. The trick is to consistently (daily) applying effort towards reshaping your habits and routines. It´s not a one day quick fix kinda thing, but a life-long-learning process.
Taking out the TRASH
The first step I have taken is to take out the trash. With trash I mean the noise that consistently is coming at us from all interaction with the outer world; news, tv-shows, advertising, friends, family etc. Try to cut these out for a period of time each day and really think about what you want in your life. Listening to your inner voice is not an easy thing to do, but it´s essential if you want to reach your potential. Leo Babauta has written a great article about “Finding Your Inner Voice” that i recommend reading.
Learning about these and how you apply yourself in these areas are the foundation of your life.
It´s important that you come to terms with the fact that you can do anything. All you have to do is learn how to focus your mind in conjunction with your body and soul, then you can move mountains. However this is not an instant process and it takes time to learn how to do this, but if you find out what you really want to do and you focus on it every single day, you will make it happen.
Book´s about the Entrepreneurial mindset;
“Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill
“The Law of Attraction” by Esther and Jerry Hicks
“As a Man Thinketh” by James Allen
“Creative Visualisation” by Shakti Gawain
“Get of Your “BUT”: How to end self-sabotage” by Sean Stephenson
“The Power of Your Subconscious Mind” by Joseph Murhpy
“Man´s search for meaning” by Viktor E. Frankl
“Going Mental” by Jakob Løvstad
“Secret of the Millionaire Mind” by T.Harv Eker
The Science of Wallace D. Wattles: The Science of Getting Rich, The Science of Being Well, The Science of Being Great
iPhone Apps
There are quite a few iPhone Apps that can assist you in programming your brain to work in your favour. The one i use the most is Deep Sleep by Andrew Johnson. This is hypnosis at its most simple level, but very effective for us busy brained hyperactive entrepreneurs that are consistently working and thinking about how to better ourselves and our business. I have downloaded all the ones in green and tested them at least once and enjoy them all, but find them hard to fit into my daily schedule. However seeing as the Deep Sleep app is so effective I´m sure the other ones work very well as long as you consistently use them. Remember “You are what you consistently do. Excellence therefore, is not an act. It is a habit.” – Aristotle
Energy – You are what you eat
Been using Tony Robbins Daily Essentials Pack for about 30 days now and must say I feel amazing!
I have also been taking energy greens 3 times a day and changed my diet slightly. This stuff works so go do it if you want more energy and feel great. Question is why wouldn´t you want that for yourself?
ALKALIZE & ENERGIZE FOR VITALITY, CLARITY AND HEALTH!*
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times daily.
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http://www.tonyrobbins.com/products/health-fitness/inner-balance-daily-essentials.php
Here are some more excellent hints and tips on health from.
http://www.hungryforchange.tv/article/detox
4 Simple Detox Tips
1. Drink More Water
Too often we misinterpret thirst for hunger. Our signal for thirstmay cause us to eat as we mistake it for hunger pains. Reach for water first and make sure you are well hydrated before eating any meal throughout the day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Where possible make sure to drink your water at least 30 minutes before eating as this will allow time for the water to properly penetrate the cells of your body and hydrate your stomach lining in preparation for proper digestion. I like to add lemon juice and apple cider vinegar to my water or green it up with barley grass powder, wheatgrass powder, spirulina or chlorella.
2. Add A Green Juice To Your Day
Green juices are an amazing way to add life giving and detoxifying plant chlorophyll to your bloodstream. As Jason Vale says in ‘Hungry For Change’, “juicing is the ultimate fast food, it is a 15 minute nutrient express to health”. Some of my favorite and simple green juice recipes include:
Green Juice Recipe Ideas:
- Celery, lemon and pear (or apple)
- Celery, cucumber, lemon (leave the skin on) and pear (or apple)
- Celery, cucumber, kale, lemon and pear (or apple)
- Celery, cucumber, lemon, parsley and pear (or apple)
I also like to stir whatever green powders I have laying around the house into my juices to green them up even more! Again try barley grass, wheatgrass, spirulina or chlorella powders.
3. Add More Parsley and Cilantro (Coriander) To Your Diet
Parsley and cilantro (coriander) are very powerful natural green plant foods for detoxing heavy metals out of your body. Add these amazing herbs to juices, salads, soups and meals.
Heavy Metal Detox Pesto Recipe:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup Brazil nuts (selenium source) or macadamia nuts
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds (cysteine source)
- 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds (zinc, magnesium sources)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro (corriander)
- 1 cup parsley
- 2/3 cup cold pressed olive oil
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice (Vitamin C source)
- Big pinch of sea salt and or dulse flakes to flavor
Soak the seeds and nuts over night to release the enzyme exhibitors. Process the parsley, cilantro (corriander) and olive oil in a blender until chopped. Add the garlic, nuts, and seeds, salt / dulse and lemon juice and mix until the mixture is finely blended into a paste. Store in dark glass jars if possible. It freezes well also if needs be. Enjoy!
4. Breathe Deep Into Your Abdomen
Deep breathing, where you fill your belly and expand your diaphragm downwards, is one of the most powerful exercise you can do to activate your lymph system which helps to detoxify your body. Think of your lymph system as your own personal garbage removal system (which most of us will need in full steam after the holiday season). Practise 10 deep slow breaths counting 4 seconds in, 8 seconds hold and 8 seconds out. You can do this exercize watching the TV, walking the dog, during meditation or whilst practising yoga.
According to the ‘Tao of Breathing’ up to 70% of our body’s waste products are eliminated via our lungs and the rest through the urine, skin and feces. When the efficiency of our lungs is reduced due to poor breathing less oxygen is available to our cells, it slows down the flow of blood which carries wastes from the kidneys and lungs. Our lymphatic system which fights off viral and bacterial invaders is weakened along with a slower digestive process.
Breathe long slow and deep in a mindful state as often as possible.