See It and Achieve It

Issue #2303

• WEALTHY: A sneak peek at how I make my trading decisions (Rick Pendergraft)
• HEALTHY: Beware mega-coffee! (Craig Ballantyne)
• WISE: Les Brown on goal setting

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:

• A mental exercise that can help you get ahead (Wendy Montes de Oca)
• 4 skills you need to reach the heights of legends (Michael Masterson)
• It’s Good to Know… about the crash tax
• Add "ludic" to your vocabulary

== Highly Recommended ==

He’d Have Called Them Crazy - Or Worse!

With the Internet, it’s now possible to spend no more than a few dollars, write a couple of very basic ads, and have instant access to millions of potential customers all in a matter of minutes.

If anyone had told Jim Sheridan he could bank thousands in just 24 hours… without any product of his own… without spending a penny on getting it or promoting it, he’d have justifiably said they were nuts.

But Jim made a decision that he would overcome his skeptical nature and give it a go. Boy, is he glad he did! That one deal alone banked him $187,296 in one day.

Take a look at how Jim brought in over $187,000 in a single day!

- Patrick Coffey

ETR Insider Report: My 10 Commandments of Trading  

By Rick Pendergraft

Sorry to burst your bubble, but the perfect system for investing probably doesn’t exist. Still, there are systems that work a good percentage of the time. One way to find a good one is to watch successful investors and follow their lead. Today, I’m going to give you a sneak peek at one of those good systems: my own.

It may surprise you to learn that I wasn’t always aware that I had a "system." I discovered it when I was developing my new trading program for ETR. The program is designed to teach everyone - from beginners to experienced investors - how to trade. And before I could put it together, I had to analyze the procedure I use when making my own trading decisions.

One thing I realized is that I have developed several "rules" that have helped me make significant gains over the years. For instance, there are 10 trading principles that I use to guide my trading. 

1. Stick to your guns.
2. Be diligent.
3. Don’t be a one-way trader.
4. Don’t have personal attachments to your trades.
5. Don’t think it has to be complicated to work.
6. Do your homework.
7. Trade what you see.
8. Breathe in, breathe out, move on.
9. View each trade independently.
10. Don’t follow the crowd. 

If you are an experienced trader, I encourage you to either develop your own set of trading principles or adapt mine to fit your style. If you are new at trading, I encourage you to start with my list. Then, as you gain experience, add to or modify it. 

[Ed. Note: Rick Pendergraft is a professional trader and market analyst. In Rick’s new investment service, he reveals how you can make hundreds - even thousands - of dollars just for playing a simple game of "guess the pattern." Learn more here.]

"You must see your goals clearly and specifically before you can set out for them. Hold them in your mind until they become second nature." 

Les Brown

See It and Achieve It: The Power of Visualization

By Wendy Montes de Oca

Years ago, very early in my career, I attended a two-day training session on the power of visualization and goal setting. I believe it changed my life. 

I was working for a financial division of General Electric in New York City. GE was very big on continuing education for their employees at every level of the organization.

Most everyone in the training session that day, including me, was in their early twenties and had administrative positions. A few of my co-workers were skeptical about the session. They thought it was hokey and would have no real, tangible benefit for them. They looked at it as two easy days out of the office.

The session started with a series of mental exercises. Then the facilitator asked us to close our eyes and see ourselves in 10-15 years.

We went around the room, listening to each person’s visualization, one by one. Most of the participants weren’t very enthusiastic. They had little to say and just a vague idea of where they saw themselves in the future.

Finally, it was my turn. I announced to the room that I saw myself in a professional office environment, wearing a red "power" suit. I was confident and respected. I seemed busy, but in control. I was knowledgeable and successful. I described a complete scenario, right down to the wood my desk was made of (mahogany).

Now I wasn’t sure what my actual job was in that scenario. (At the time, I was an administrative assistant in the company’s marketing department and was going to college, majoring in pre-law.) Yet, I could see myself as an accomplished, corporate professional.

Until then, I’d never envisioned with such clarity what I wanted to do with my life. However, after seeing in my mind’s eye where I wanted to be, I was inspired to put in the time and education needed to get there.

As with any journey, having a map helps you get to your destination quicker than if you try to go it alone. And that’s what visualization is: a mental blueprint or personal roadmap for success. The image I had of myself and my future made it easier for me to take the actions I had to take.

In two years, I advanced from an administrative to a directorial position. And because I was so eager to achieve my "vision," I continued to work full-time while going to school full-time to complete my Bachelor’s degree. The fire within me continued to burn, and I went on to graduate school, completing my Master’s degree several years ago.

So for those who say the power of visualization is baloney, I say "It works." And I’m not the only one.

Bob Cox, the "voice" of ETR’s Total Success Achievement program, is a big believer in the power of visualization. "It helps you reconnect to the ‘why’ behind your goals," he says. "Why do you want additional income? If the reason is to buy a new car, visualize what your new car looks like and what features it has. If you want to take your family on vacation, visualize in detail where you’re going and what you’re doing. Visualizing in detail will keep your goals real and motivate you to take action."

Robert Ringer has been an advocate of visualization for many years. He uses "active visualization" to handle obstacles in the boardroom and on the baseball field. Michael Masterson has used visualization to help reduce the anxiety of facing a challenge. And Brian Tracy recommends using visualization to transform bad habits into good ones.

You can apply the technique of visualization to attract success, money, love, health, power, and more.

What do you want? Where do you want to be in five or 10 or 15 years? Get a mental snapshot of the "big picture," then let your mind fill in the specifics. You may even find a picture in a magazine - a beautiful house, a sports car, or a person with a super-fit body - that will be your motivation for success.

Once you have a concrete vision in your head, you’ll be much more excited about doing what’s necessary to turn it into reality.

See what the power of visualization can do for you… and put yourself in control of your own destiny. You won’t be disappointed.

[Ed Note: Wendy Montes de Oca is ETR’s Vice President of Marketing & Business Development. People from all over the country have already experienced the power of managing their destinies through motivation, determination, and goal setting. Discover the secrets that have made them successful. Click here now to learn more.]

== Highly Recommended ==

Tap a Few Keys on Your Keyboard - and Turn a SAFE 92% Profit in Under an Hour?

Rick Pendergraft makes as little as $300 an hour… more often it’s up to $5,200. He will teach you his step-by-step system on how you can do the same this April at Early to Rise’s Profits in Paradise conference in Orlando.

Best part: You need little money to get started. And no experience necessary, please!

Just make sure you are in Orlando along with the rest of us to attend Rick’s session. For more details, click here.

Getting Tough and Taking Names

By Michael Masterson

Matt Furey is changing his sign-off line from "Kick butt and take names" to "Get tough and take names." And I understand why he’s doing it. It’s important to be tough - mentally tough. And Matt’s a master at it.

There is no question. To be successful at anything, you have to be prepared to endure criticism - some unjustified and some justified. (Does it surprise you to know that the justified criticism hurts more?) The more successful you are, the greater the criticism you will endure.

But if you last long enough, you become immune to criticism. Your emotional skin toughens. This takes a long time.

When someone tells you they don’t care what other people say, it usually means they do. Too much. But if you push forward and don’t allow your detractors to distract you, you will eventually get to a height they can’t reach.

I’m not there yet, but I can see it just above the next ledge. At those aerie heights, legends live. Like Galileo, Einstein, Ezra Pound, and George Carlin. On the very-soon waiting list are Howard Stern and Jerry Springer.

Ascending that cliff takes many skills. One of them is honesty - admitting your mistakes and shortcomings. Another is openness - admitting them publicly. Another is shrewdness - admitting them before anyone else does. And, finally, there is forgiveness - forgiving your critics and forgiving yourself.

Which is to say that getting tough is sometimes a matter of getting tender.

[Ed. Note: Get Michael Masterson’s insights into becoming successful in your business and personal life, achieving financial independence, and accomplishing all your goals on his website. You’ll find updates on Michael’s books, news on upcoming ETR events, Michael’s blog, and room to send in your comments and questions. Check it out today.]

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The Truth About Caffeine

By Craig Ballantyne 

Can’t live without caffeine, can you? Most adults around the world consume caffeine every day, in coffee, tea, cola, or chocolate. And we continue to hear about new studies - some warning us to stay away from caffeine and others glorifying its benefits.

So what is the truth?

A scientist from the UK reviewed 41 caffeine studies from the last 15 years. Most of the studies found that low to moderate caffeine intake - less than 400 mg per day (the equivalent of no more than eight cups of tea or four cups of ordinary coffee) - improved alertness and mental performance. Studies also found that up to 400 mg of caffeine per day did not cause dehydration, which is thought to be a common side effect of caffeine intake.

But beware of mega-coffee! Find out exactly how much caffeine is in your so-called "cup." For example, a "tall" Starbucks beverage can range from 75 mg of caffeine (Cappuccino) to 150 mg (Caffe Americano) to 260 mg (regular coffee).

[Ed. Note: Fitness expert Craig Ballantyne is the creator of the Turbulence Training for Fat Loss system. For a free online source of information, motivation, and social support to help you improve your health, lose weight, and get fit, sign up for ETR’s free natural health e-letter.]

It’s Good to Know: About the Crash Tax

The aftermath of a car accident can be traumatic: serious injury, frantic calls to 911, dealing with your insurance company. And now we must add another hassle, and an expensive one at that. Municipalities across the country (18 so far) are starting to charge those involved in an accident for the emergency response.

In some areas, fees for the ambulances, police, and other emergency workers that arrive on the scene are billed directly to the victim. In others, insurance companies get the bill - which can range from $100 to $2,000, depending on how serious the accident is.

(Source: Wired )

== Highly Recommended ==

Take Charge of Your Future

You don’t have much spare time… you’re not exactly rolling in the bucks… and you’re no Bill Gates when it comes to technology.

We’ve heard you… and that’s why we asked Marc Charles to be our “advance scout” for profit opportunities that you can run from a kitchen table, your desktop, or out on the road.

They’ve got to be inexpensive and easy to start, without a lot of red tape or technical know-how, and still have great income potential.

There’s a reason they call this guy “The King of Business Opportunities”…why not take a look at what he’s got for you?

- Patrick Coffey

Word to the Wise: Ludic

"Ludic" (LOO-dik) - from the Latin - means "playful." The word is related to "ludicrous."

Example (as used by Pat Kane in The Guardian ): "Um, there’s only one problem: her mother. Who, being a substantial executive, has a somewhat different attitude to the worth of the professions than her wastrel, ludic husband."

[Ed. Note: Become a more persuasive writer and speaker … build your self-confidence and intellect … increase your attractiveness to others … just by spending 10 VERY enjoyable minutes a day with ETR’s new Words to the Wise CD Library.]

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