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  You’ll find a brand new hour long audio by me on itunes and audible.com called The Solution. In it I discuss —

How to break free from victim mentality – so you can get on with your life

How to release limiting beliefs about money and relationships once and for all

How to release fear and find courage in every area of your life

How to go from goal “setting” to goal “getting” faster than you can imagine

Three time-tested ways to attract miracles in every area of your life

The four-step path to true spiritual awakening

Three words that are guaranteed to change your life (and the planet) forever

You can order from iTunes www.itunes.com  or from Audible.com www.audible.com

Ao Akua,

Joe
www.mrfire.com

PS – I recorded this new audio a month or so ago – without notes, letting inspiration lead the way. I was thinking of all the people who are suffering, who have lost their jobs or are worried about the future. The Solution came to me as the answer to their concerns. I recorded it for them, and for you.

I of course know who Lance Armstrong is.  I have yet to meet him, even though we live in the same area of Texas and we’ve both been on the cover of Austin Fit magazine. He came to life for me when I read Daniel Coyle’s New York Times bestselling book, Lance Armstrong’s War. While I’m not a cyclist, the book was so well written that I was compelled to read every word of it. When I heard Coyle had a new book coming out, I pre-ordered it without a thought.

   It arrived a few days ago. It’s terrific. The Talent Code reveals the true source of greatness. And it’s not what you might think. As the author’s site (www.thetalentcode.com) for the book says…

What is the secret of talent? How do we unlock it?

Journalist and New York Times bestselling author Daniel Coyle visited nine of the world’s greatest talent hotbeds — tiny places that produce huge amounts of talent, from a small music camp in upstate New York to an elementary school in California to the baseball fields of the Caribbean.

He found that there’s a pattern common to all of them — certain methods of training, motivation, and coaching. This pattern, which has to do with the fundamental mechanisms through which the brain acquires skill, gives us a new way to think about talent — as well as new tools with which we can unlock our own talents and those of our kids.

The Talent Code may be the most stimulating, inspiring and informative book I’ve read so far this year. I keep reading it, underlying parts, making notes, and reflecting. It helps explain many defining moments in my own life. For example —

Back in 1969 I failed high school geometry. Got an ‘F’ in it. I had to retake the course the next year. The funny thing is, the next year I got straight ‘A’s in geometry. How did I go from F to A? I had a different teacher. The second instructor – a Mr. Ron Posey, I remember – had me follow a strict discipline, right down to using a particular notebook, putting protectors around the 3-holes in the pages, handwriting meticulously, and more. It drove some kids nuts. It helped me get straight A’s. According to Coyle, that second instructor was a brilliant coach intuitively using The Talent Code’s secrets.

Back in 1972, when I learned how to fly a single engine plane, I went through a ten-week course that was the hardest thing I had done (and have yet to do) in my entire life. I either flew a plane every day or was in ground school studying every day, five days a week, all day long. I thought the curriculum was intense. Overwhelming even. It wasn’t until I read Coyle’s book that I realized Kent State Univeristy’s flight school was teaching me exactly the way I needed to learn: by stretching me beyond what I thought was doable.

But how does all of this work to increase talent?

What was my geometry teacher and that flight school doing to turn an average (below average, really) kid into a straight A student and a licensed private pilot?

Coyle’s riveting book explains the three things needed to increase talent and go toward greatness. One essential is “the spark” of inspiration. Something has to ignite desire.

That’s what happened in 1970 when I met Rod Serling, creator of the famous sci-fi TV series, The Twilight Zone. I realized Serling was human and if he could be a famous writer, than I could too. I then put myself through a self-study program that contained well more than 10,000 hours of writing, reading, writing and more reading; of being rejected for years, and yet trying again and again (and again and again). My first book wasn’t published until 1984. The spark of inspiration was Rod Serling. This “spark” is what begins a huge, deep transformation. It’s the beginning to unlocking talent.

The second ingredient needed is a particular kind of practice.

When I was learning how to play the harmonica some thirty years ago, I nearly threw the instrument against the wall. While it’s easy to just blow through a harp and get some music out of it, learning how to blow through single holes, bend notes, and control your breathing and the resulting music is a challenge. But I kept practicing. I practiced every day at 7 pm on the front porch of an abandoned house. After an entire year, I could play like a relatively good blues harpist. But it took practice that involved struggle, errors, correction, and more practice. That’s part of the secret to increasing talent.

The third secret is great coaching.

I’m currently taking private tutoring lessons with Berlitz instructors to learn Spanish, for my speaking engagement in Lima, Peru on June 4th.  While I have books, courses, CDs and more on how to speak Spanish, there’s nothing like having a personal coach there to guide my learning. When I failed geometry the first time but excelled at it the second time, it was due to a better coach. I learned to pilot a plane in a short amount of time due to great teachers. These days I have my own coaching program for people wanting to improve or breakthrough. It’s needed for noteworthy success. In fact, it’s a requirement.

Coyle’s book is essential reading for the hypnotic writing, the stories, the insights and more. At the heart of it is the news that a substance in the brain called myelin is what makes people great.

But the greater news is anyone — even you and me — can develop any talent by following the three elements Coyle describes. Doing so will build myelin. As the subtitle of his book says, “Greatness isn’t born. It’s grown.”

The Talent Code may just be “the spark” needed to turn wishful dreamers into talented greats that in the future Daniel Coyle may write about — just as he’s already done for a living legend, Lance Armstrong.

Ao Akua,

Joe
www.mrfire.com

PS — The new and improved Joe Vitale Miracles Coaching program is at www.mrfire.com/miraclescoaching 

I’m a big fan of David R. Hawkins. He’s the medical doctor/psychiatrist who cured himself of various illnesses and went on to muscle test his way to Nirvana. He’s either enlightened or at least mapped out the path to enlightenment. His “map of consciousness” — a roadmap of our spiritual evolutionary potential — is brilliant.

Many people know of his famous book, Power vs. Force, which introduced the idea of muscle testing, or Applied Kinesiology, as a way to find Truth in any situation.

While some thought the muscle testing methodology was bogus, most realized Hawkins was pointing to Truth (with a capital T) and validating his map with testing. He even tested every line in his book, to be sure the entire volume calibrated at a high level and would be spiritually enriching to read. (As an author, I can’t imagine muscle testing every line in a book. Hats off to you, David.)

But few know Hawkins has gone well beyond that book into deeper areas of consciousness and spiritual research. His latest book, Healing and Recovery, is a collection of transcripts of talks he gave. It may be his most accessible work yet, probably because he’s a conversational speaker. He’s easy to follow. I’m reading it and can’t put it down. It’s eye-opening and well, enlightening.

Healing and Recovery is about stress, health, healing,  sexuality, aging, worry, fear, anxiety, suffering, losing weight, depression, alcoholism, cancer, and death.

While the list of contents might seem staggering, his clinical prescription remains the same: wake up to how you are creating your life with your thoughts and move up the ladder of enlightenment to transcendence, or awakening.

  Take stress management, for example.

Hawkins explains that “Stress results from a point of view — from what we hold in mind — and from our attitudes and beliefs.”  There’s no such thing as escaping stress, he says, because stress is not “out there.”

As for losing weight, Hawkins (who lost fifty pounds with detachment) explains,  “The body is an effect of what happens in the mind.” (I’ve read this chapter five times, just to “get” his higher message.)

As for cancer, it’s always about grief and fear. The solution “… depends  on realizing  that we are the one who decides that we are greater than the physical body, and that it is within the power of consciousness to call forth the healer within…”

I’ve twittered that I was reading Healing and Recovery and some people said they found Hawkins confusing. Ironically, that makes sense, as Hawkins’ “map of consciousness” reveals where you are mentally.

If you are at a lower level (in fear, for example) his higher levels (acceptance, for example) won’t make any sense to you. 

If you are on the lower level of desire, the higher level of unconditional love won’t compute to you.

I’ve been saying for some time now that life is a process of awakening. The goal is to keep going up the ladder of consciousness. By reading David Hawkins — especially this recent book — you can gently expand your thinking, open your heart, and glide upwards.

Hawkins writes, “The most important message is that no one needs to succumb to or be the victim of any illness.”

Healing and Recovery is a 500+ page book that you may have to read and digest in bites, but the result can be the most fulfilling experience of your life.

David R. Hawkins has many books, DVDs, CDs, and more. His website is at www.veritaspub.com Check it out.

Ao Akua,

joe
www.mrfire.com

PS — Hawkins’ work fits nicely with Zero Limits. It’s all about reaching “Zero” – where stress doesn’t exist.

  This past weekend’s event, Zero Limits 3: The Final Chapter, took all of us (myself included) to a whole new level of being.

There was the usual (usual for Zero Limits) talk of total responsibility, of course. 

I and Dr. Hew Len (pictured above) were adamant in pointing out you can never ever look out there and say that has to change. It all changes within you.

Trying to change the outer is like seeing your unclean or unshaven face in the mirror and trying to shave or clean the mirror.

All the work is within.

All of it.

No exceptions.

None.

There was also the usual emphasis on cleaning, or clearing, of the “data” within.

That’s a non-stop job of unimaginable proportions. Yet all it takes to clean is saying “I love you” and “thank you” inside to do the work.

You don’t even need “I’m sorry” or “Please forgive me.” Dr. Hew Len himself could be heard saying just the two phrases “I love you” and “Thank you.” Say the others if you like, or not. Follow your inspiration.

One particpant asked if cleaning was like having a mental etch-a-sketch device. A drawing or words (or thoughts) appear on the toy, and you just shake the etch-a-sketch and they all disappear.

I loved the image and instantly made it my own new clearing tool. When thoughts appear, I just shake the etch-a-sketch in my mind and they vanish. It’s my new meditation.

The hundreds of participants from all over the planet truly got that the only way to change is to do it by yourself, on yourself, from within yourself.

After the event ended, over dinner, I heard various conversations. People were at a different place.

They were loving.

Trusting.

Happy.

They (and me) were taken toward zero; to that place where the only goal, if there’s a goal at all, is to be “zero” – happy, loving, free.

Words can’t describe this. As I’m fond of saying, “zero” is what I call the whiteboard. There’s nothing on it. But as soon as you write something on it, you’ve put data on the board.

Again, the goal – if there’s any goal at all – is to be free.

This isn’t about getting results, or duplicating scientific experiments, or controlling life or anyone else.

This isn’t about intellectualizing life or developing a formula or code to manipulate life.

This is instead about getting to zero and from there you can hear inspiration and act on it – no interference, no static, no doubt, no data.

All that remains is love.

And even that is a word written on the whiteboard of the Divine.

Consider: What would you be if the etch-a-sketch in your mind got shaken right now and you went to zero?

Ao Akua,

joe
www.mrfire.com

PS – You can now watch the entire second Zero Limtis live event (the one from Maui in December 2007) right where you’re sitting, by going to www.zerolimitsmaui.com 

Note: Photo of me and Dr. Hew Len above by Nerissa. Left click on it to enlarge it.

 I was thinking the other day about the people who look at me as a celebrity. I was wondering why some people go ga-ga when they see me and others could care less.

The difference is those who saw me in movies such as The Secret, The Compass or Try It On Everything, or on television shows such as Larry King or Donny Deutsch, all have me branded in their mind. I’m a mind tattoo.

But how does that work?

How did a regular guy get turned into a celebrity?

How does a “branding” get into the mind, anyway?

I’ve met a fair amount of celebrities over the last few years, and I’ve usually had the same starstruck experience. 

But why?

And what can we learn from this?

Movies and television are great programming tools. Since the mind responds to emotion and visuals, a good movie or TV show will literally brand its characters in our minds. They can become unforgettable. They can become mind tattoos.

When people see me on the screen, they are actually programming their mind with emotion and imagery — the two best ways to make a mental impression — which means there’s a “brand” or “imprint” or “tattoo” in their mind around Joe Vitale’s face.

When they then see me on the street, their mind goes click, brings up the branded memory, and they get an emotional rush.

I know this feeling, too, of course.

When I went to Robert Redford’s Sundance ski resort in Utah a few weeks ago, I saw actor Russell Crowe (of Gladiator).

Before my mind told me who he was, it told me to stop and stare. Once I recognized him a moment later, I went ga-ga like anyone else who’s been programmed. I never did speak to him.

When I met actor James Caan, I was the same way.

Jimmy, as he likes to be called, was open, friendly and playful with me. But for the first few minutes all I could see was a super star. I could barely speak. I was starring at Sonny from The Godfather. It was hard to shake it loose and just see James Caan as the lovable tough guy he really is. (I eventually relaxed and had a wonderful time with Jimmy. He’s cool.)

Now here’s what this has to do with you and me:

If you want to change anything, you need to do it with emotion and imagery, just the way movies and television imprint your mind.

In other words, trying to change yourself with just thinking won’t cut it. You need to reach the emotional brain. You do that with imagery and feeling. If you add in repetition, you’ll create lasting change.

For example, I’ve been studying Spanish in prep for my trip to Peru in May, where I’ll be speaking to 35,000 people in a stadium about the Law of Attraction, along with Bob Proctor.

When I try to learn Spanish by looking at the words and repeating them, it’s an uphill struggle. But when I learn the language with visuals and emotion, and add repetition, my mind then accepts the new “branding.”

If you want to attract money, for example, see yourself already wealthy, feel the joy of helping yourself and others with the money, and repeat this in your mind as much as its fun to do so.

By doing this you will “brand” your mind with the new you. Once it takes hold (which can be very fast), and you act on your ideas, you will begin to attract money.

The lesson here is this: to change yourself you need to use imagery, emotion, and repetition. Do all three and virtually anything is possible.

“Espere milagros!”*

Ao Akua,

joe
www.mrfire.com

PS — For examples of the power of this kind of “mind branding” to create change, check out the Subliminal Manifestation DVDs Mark Ryan and I created on love and forgiveness, increasing sales, being fear-less, and attracting wealth. See www.subliminalmanifestation.com 

* “Espere milagros” is Spanish for “Expect miracles.”

Note: The picture is of an emerald green gem. I just felt like putting it there. No reason. Or was there? 🙂 Actually, it’s going to be the color of my eco-exotic hydrogen-hybrid Scorpion sports car, being made for me next month right here in Texas.