Tag: optimism

When I look around my office, I see success literature everywhere.

One of my favorites, especially in my early years, was Napoleon Hill’s classic, Think and Grow Rich.

You know that one. But I wonder if you know about another, smaller book he wrote 40 years later, when he was nearly 85 years old, called Grow Rich with Peace of Mind.

Reveals Real Secret

He said he wrote it because he wanted to demonstrate more fully not only that “there is more to life than making money” but also “that peace of mind in itself is a mighty force in helping you make money.”

He’s right on both counts.

But here’s something else he wrote – something intriguing you might easily overlook:

“I have said this book has been nearly 70 years in the planning. Quite true, but until recently I did not know it. I believe we are all guided by invisible sources of inspiration, and recently there came to me inspiration from a strange and very real source, revealing how much of my life has been spent in preparing me to write these pages, urging me to uncover my typewriter and get to work.”

Just reading that gives me chills — especially in light of my newest audio program with Nightingale-Conant – The Zero Point: How to Enter the Realm of Limitless Possibilities.

What is this invisible source of inspiration that Napoleon Hill describes?

The Zero Point.

The White Board.

Source.

Divinity.

Witness.

All that is.

Zero is not something “out there.”

It’s something within you, intrinsic and innate, that whispers to your heart, “Be this…Do this…”

It includes your mind, but goes beyond your mind.

It’s how you can think bigger than ever before.

Zero is alive – and you can make a request of it that is so magnificent that you’re constantly able to live a life of consistent expectancy.

This is not the same as intending something.

Intentions are from your ego, based on your past.

They’re based on what your mind thinks is possible, which means that intentions are based on current data.

They have built-in limitations.

Inspiration, on the other hand, can blow your mind.

How do you receive this kind of inspiration?

As I wrote in my recently released book, At Zero: The Quest for Miracles through Ho’oponopono —

Sequel to "Zero Limits"

“The key to modern day Ho’oponopono is letting go of any and all programs, so you can be one with Divinity, otherwise called at Zero. The secret is to delete the programming as you become aware of it. When you do, Divinity will come to you and through you.”

I believe when Napoleon Hill talked about peace of mind and inspiration, he was referring to the Zero Point. I believe he was quite familiar with it.

How else could he have written a book that reached around the world as many times as Think and Grow Rich?

Just as I said in my new audio program, the promise of Zero, of awakening to your Divinity, is such that it will “help you create limitless possibilities for yourself, your family, your friends, and the world at large – from this day forward, a new level of peace, joy, and confidence.”

Napoleon Hill – he was my kind of guy.

Inspiration was his secret, too.

Ao Akua

Joe

PS – Research shows you can change a habit in 30 days but you need help to do so. Here’s a new way to do just that when it comes to attracting more money My Wake Up Calls.

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During the recent recording of my seventh album, titled Reflection, I mentioned the term “unconscious competence” to my band.

It refers to a mental state where you can perform without thinking; your body and mind automatically know what to do without concentration.

Since the term was new to the folks I was sharing it with, I thought it might be new to you, as well.

New album coming April

According to Wikipedia, the four stages of competence is a model of learning. It was created by Noel Burch in the 1970s for Gordon Training International. The four stages are —

• Unconscious incompetence – You can’t do something and aren’t aware that you can’t.
• Conscious incompetence – You can’t do something and are aware that you can’t.
• Conscious competence – You can do something but only with concentration.
• Unconscious Competence – You can do something without thought.

It’s useful to remember these steps when trying to do anything new.

For example, when you first learned how to drive a car, you were in the second stage: you can’t drive and you know you can’t. As you took lessons, you moved into the third stage.

Today, you probably drive your car without thinking about it. You are now an unconscious competent driver. That’s why you can drive and talk, listen to music, and even make a phone call. It’s second nature to you.

Driving is now automatic.

The problem in doing something new is wanting to be a master – unconsciously competent – when you don’t yet have the skills.

An example might be tossing you the keys to a huge tractor-trailer truck with 18 gears and telling you to drive it.

Good luck.

I’ve driven such rigs, and the eighteen gears are confusing.

I could urge you on, inspire you and motivate you, but if you have no practice with shifting eighteen gears, you won’t be able to do it.

No amount of pep talks will get you moving that rig.

No amount of saying “Trust your body” or “Your mind knows” or “You can do it!” will get you moving that tracker-trailer in a safe, reliable way.

Why?

You don’t yet have the skills to do so.

When I’m in the studio recording new music, I can’t jump to “unconsciously competent” in some areas yet because I haven’t learned the skills or put in the hours to make it as easy as breathing.

I have to slow down, focus, stay aware, and consciously become competent.

In time, I will move into unconscious competence as a performer.

My a-maz-ing band

Here’s another example:

Drummer Joe Vitale – the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend who plays with Joe Walsh, Neil Young and other icons – told me he can play the drums in his sleep. He is unconsciously competent in that area.

But he is not quite so certain on the keyboards.

There, he is a consciously competent performer.

He can do it but, as he told me, it takes concentration.

Baritone Saxophone

When we were recording, someone mentioned a baritone saxophone.

A what?

We called up the band Morphine, which leans on a bari sax to create its haunting sound, and listened.

I was instantly in love with the gutsy, sexy music.

I then looked at baritone saxes online.

Talk about intimidating.

Put one in my hands and I wouldn’t know how to hold it, let alone play it.

Of course, given enough time, lessons, and focused practice, I’d learn my way around that instrument.

So here’s how the four stages of learning look in this case:

• Unconscious incompetence – I never even heard of a baritone sax.
• Conscious incompetence – I know what it is but know I can’t play it.
• Conscious competence – If I took lessons and practiced, I could play it with focused awareness.
• Unconscious Competence – Given enough practice, I could pick it up and play it without thinking.

What did I do next?

I knew I loved the sound of the bari sax, so I found an Austin player and hired him. He came to the studio and added sultry spice to one of my songs. While I had his ear, I asked all kinds of questions about the sax and how to buy one, play one, etc.

I then contacted the sax instructor he told me was the best one.

I then ordered the book he told me to get: The Devil’s Horn.

And I then went online and researched vintage baritone saxophones, as I knew I wanted an investment grade instrument.

Do you see how this works?

I went from being oblivious about the bari sax (unconscious incompetence) to the second stage (conscious incompetence) and now moving into stage three (conscious competence). As long as I maintain lessons and practice, I can — given enough time — move into the fourth stage: Unconscious Competence, or “Mindless Sax.” (Couldn’t help myself). 🙂

But I couldn’t just pick up the sax and play!

All of this is a reminder to be easy with yourself.

As you learn any new skill, you need to relax, focus, absorb and keep practicing.

You can master virtually any skill, but it takes time, awareness, intent and discipline.

Just under three years ago, I couldn’t sing, play guitar, write songs or music, or record anything.

Today I have seven albums.

Seven!

The payoff of patience and practice is great success.

And you’re worth it.

Ao Akua,

joe

PS – My albums are described at these sites:

http://www.GetUpandStrut.com
http://www.HealingMojoMusic.com
http://www.AligningtoZero.info (a bestseller)
http://www.TheHealingSong.com
http://www.HealingRockMusic.com
http://www.AtZeroMusic.com (NEW)

Note: Album number seven is called Reflection. I’ll let you know when it’s available. 🙂

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Talk about emotion.

The long awaited sequel to my book Zero Limits is out and boy is it pushing people’s buttons.

At Zero became a bestseller the first week of January and is now in the hands of lots of people.

Just like with the first book, At Zero is triggering anger in some people and awakening in others.

Where's the book?

But as I explain in the new book, what you experience is due to your own belief filters, not to the book itself.

For example —

One person says, “There’s nothing new in the book and it’s not real ho’oponopono at all.”

Yet another person reads the very same book (!) and declares, “Great new insights, advanced clearing methods, and a revelation about authentic ho’oponopono. Loved it!”

Here’s another —

One person says, “He just sells in this book.”

Yet another person reads the exact same book (!) and says, “He doesn’t sell at all in this one.”

And another —

“Joe tells stories of his struggles but doesn’t show how the practice of ho’oponopono helped him get out of them.”

Yet another person reading the very same book (!) says, “Joe shares incredible stories of his own tough times and reveals how his practice caused the problems to disappear like miracles.”

Another says —

“Joe puts down Dr. Hew Len”

Yet another person reads the exact same book (!) and says, “Joe compares Dr. Hew Len to Jesus.”

Gee, which is true?

Again, it’s not the book, but the person reading it.

You bring your own mindset to the pages.

Just like in real life. 🙂

I could show you all the expert praise for At Zero, such as —

“Joe’s new book was just as I knew it would be – FABULOUS!
The riveting stories and enlightening insights lifted my
spirits and filled my soul with love. This is indeed a path
to miracles!”
– Janet Bray Attwood, co/author NY Times bestseller,
The Passion Test

And —

“This book ought to be a movie. A masterpiece of story
telling and a revelation on how the Hawaiian healing
system of Ho’oponopono really works.”
~ Barnet Bain, movie producer, “What Dreams May Come”
and “The Celestine Prophecy”

And —

“In ‘At Zero’, Dr. Joe Vitale shares the catalyst of his
own awakening. He is vulnerable, insightful and shares
authentic Ho’oponopono secrets that are empowering and
inspiring. If you want to get to the state of zero, where
there are no limiting beliefs, I highly suggest you read
this book.”
– Dr. Steve G. Jones, Clinical Hypnotherapist

And –

“With ‘Zero Limits’, Joe Vitale introduced the world to
the incredible healing system of Ho’oponopono.  Now he’s
taking it all to the next level, going deeper and revealing
the real essence and magic behind these ancient secrets.
A must read!”
– Nick Ortner, NY Times Best-Selling Author of
The Tapping Solution

— but As E.M. Forster once wrote –

“A book is a mirror; if an ass peers into it, you can’t expect an apostle to peer out.”

I think E.M. Forster was a tad harsh, but his quote points to a truth that is in the very book people are reading:

You see what you are.

In At Zero, I explain that the book isn’t even real.

It is in fact a projection created from your mental programs.

What you see in the book is in you, not in the book.

This insight is at the very heart of ho’oponopono and my new book.

It’s the fact that you (and I) have programs (beliefs), and those programs need cleaned up in order to see any mutually agreed upon reality.

The best thing to do is find out for yourself why At Zero is so powerful.

If you want to see what all the fuss is about, and if you dare to face your own beliefs, then go see –

http://www.atzerobook.com

Get the book today and get a lot of freebies.

See the site for details.

Expect Miracles.

Ao Akua,

joe

PS — Yes, At Zero is available as a hardcover, Kindle ebook, and/or audio book, as well. All are being offered via Amazon. Go see – http://www.atzerobook.com

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You can now get an app with my original music — including the songs I wrote and recorded that were nominated for the Posi Award (the Grammy’s of Positive Music) — that works on either iTunes or Android — and is yours FREE, over at — http://www.reverbnation.com/joevitale/app

It includes photos, videos, and the very popular songs —

• “Got a problem?” (The ho’oponopono song)
• “Today’s the Day!” (The wake up and do it song)
• “The Healing Song” (A hypnotic ode you’ll love)

It also includes my favorite songs —

• “Ghost Train” (Truly haunting)
• “Everybody’s Goin Thru Somethin” (My core message)
• “Sperichil” (Toe-tapping fun)

My band

And the songs were recorded with true legends of music, including rock ‘n roll Hall of Fame drummer Joe Vitale (yes, he has the same name as mine), bass player Glenn Fukunaga, and producer/guitar slinger Daniel Barrett. A few songs have guest appearances by Guitar Monk Mathew Dixon. Grammy winners helped mix and master much of the music.

All in all, it’s pretty a-maz-ing.

My singer-songwriter albums are on iTunes, and CD Baby, but the app has almost all of my songs on it — and it includes videos, photos, and more.

Again, the app is free.

Go get it at — http://www.reverbnation.com/joevitale/app

Enjoy!

Ao Akua,

joe

PS — If you prefer the actual CDs, the sites for all of them (with audio samples) are —

http://www.GetUpandStrut.com
http://www.HealingMojoMusic.com
http://www.AligningtoZero.info (a bestseller)
http://www.TheHealingSong.com
http://www.HealingRockMusic.com
http://www.AtZeroMusic.com (NEW)

Note: I’m currently recording my SEVENTH album!

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The following is a guest post by my friend and mentor Morty Lefkoe.  Morty struggled to make lasting changes in his life for 45 years until he figured out a way to unlearn the beliefs that held him back. He turned what he discovered into a repeatable process that he used to help others—including family, friends, and eventually 150,000 individuals and over 50 corporations—unlearn their limiting beliefs. He shares what he discovered with readers like you in his weekly blog at http://www.mortylefkoe.com

How negative beliefs will keep you from achieving wealth

by Morty Lefkoe

About a year ago Joe Vitale and I were having dinner at my home in Northern California. At some point we started discussing the Law of Attraction (LOA). Both of us agreed that no matter what we felt, what we focused on, and what we did, if we had a bunch of limiting beliefs serving as barriers to achieving personal success—whether you measure that by money, position, or a general sense or happiness—it would be difficult if not impossible to get what we wanted.

Let me explain why.

Why beliefs have the power they do

A belief is a statement about reality that we feel is “the truth.” Our beliefs seem like facts to us. So if you believe life is difficult, relationships don’t work, or money is hard to get, for you, those are facts about the world. You will deal with life as if they are as real as the device on which you are reading the words.

I conducted a survey of my mailing list a few years ago and asked them to name the six most common beliefs that could keep them from achieving financial abundance. Here is how they answered (the most important one first):

If you really thought these six statements were accurate descriptions of reality, can you see how you would be blocked in your ability to create financial abundance in your life?

• You would have to work very hard all the time (which is not really a good way to enjoy your life) and, if you didn’t, you wouldn’t expect to make money.

• How motivated could you be to make money if you really were convinced you would never have enough? And if somehow you did have “enough,” there would be the constant fear that you would lose it, because you don’t expect to have enough.

• You would expect to struggle all the time to make money. And if you were unwilling to struggle all the time, you wouldn’t even try to make money.

• The fourth belief is an interesting one because it is a self-esteem belief, not a belief directly related to money. If you really believe that you aren’t deserving, you will unconsciously resist getting what you want. And like the second belief, if somehow you did get some money, you probably would find some way to lose it because you wouldn’t deserve to have it.

• If you really believe there is never enough money, you will never be satisfied with what you have. You will always experience needing more money no matter how much you have. This dooms you to dissatisfaction no matter how much wealth you accumulate.

• The final belief isn’t even about making money or achieving financial abundance as such; it is a belief about life, one that is very common. If you expect life to be difficult, it will be.

Self-esteem beliefs can also sabotage your ability to accumulate wealth

These are only the major beliefs specifically relating to achieving abundance. It should be clear that self-esteem beliefs could affect your financial situation—beliefs like I’m not good enough, I’m inadequate, I’m not capable, I’m not competent, I’m powerless, and I’ll never get what I want.

Is it real now that your beliefs could severely sabotage your ability to earn money and accumulate wealth? In other words, personal success will probably always be just outside your reach.

Is eliminating beliefs sufficient?

But what happens if you eliminate all the beliefs that could interfere with your accumulating money? Will that insure your financial security? Unfortunate, the answer is, no.

If you have a behavior you want to stop, such as procrastination, or a negative feeling, such as anxiety, if you eliminate all the beliefs that cause the behavior or the emotion, they will permanently stop. Guaranteed.

But attaining wealth is not a behavior or a feeling; it is something that has to happen in reality. And, although getting rid of limiting beliefs can increase the possibility of something happening in reality, eliminating beliefs will not insure it.

There are many factors determining your ability to accumulate wealth

In order to earn money you have to offer people something of value they are willing to pay for. If you have nothing to offer, or if your price is higher than what people think the product or service is worth, or if your expenses are higher than your revenues, etc. you will never earn much money.

If you want to work for someone else and don’t have the skills that employers are looking for, or if you aren’t particular effective at what you do, or if you are late in doing what you are asked to do, etc., the chance of getting or keeping a job, much less a promotion and raise, is not very good.

So getting money depends on more than eliminating beliefs, as important as that is. It is a precondition, but not sufficient in itself. You also need an effective strategy that is implemented well.

Eliminating beliefs can help you find the best course of action

Getting rid of beliefs will not only remove barriers, as discussed earlier, it also creates possibilities for taking action that significantly improves your chances of doing what needs to be done to make money.

Let me explain how eliminating beliefs creates new possibilities that didn’t exist before. Imagine you had the beliefs: I’m not loveable, relationships don’t work, and men/women can’t be trusted. If you really believed that is the way reality is, what would be the possibility for you to have a good, nurturing, loving, long-term relationship? Slim to nil, right?

Now let’s imagine that you totally eliminated those three and a few other related beliefs. Can you see that without changing anything else about you or reality, you now have possibilities for a good, nurturing, loving, long-term relationship that you didn’t have before.

How eliminating beliefs creates new possibilities

My wife Shelly, a Certified Lefkoe Method Facilitator who has helped thousands of clients eliminate the beliefs that stop them, tells the following story about personal success..

A client called her one day and told Shelly that she and several friends had just attended T. Harv Eker’s “Millionaire Mind” workshop, after which she purchased the summerhouse of her dreams. She was so excited that she just had to tell Shelly that what she had learned in the course had enabled her to do it.

Shelly pulled out the client’s file and read her some of the beliefs she had recently eliminated: Money is scarce and hard to get. Mistakes and failures are bad. If I make a mistake and fail I’ll be rejected. You have to save your money for a rainy day. Taking risks with money is dangerous. I’m not deserving.

Shelly then asked her: “Regardless of what you learned in the course, do you think you would have purchased the house had you not eliminated these beliefs first.”

There was silence on the other end of the phone. Finally the client responded: “Probably not.”

Shelly then asked: “What did your friends buy or do to increase their income after they finished the course?”

The client answered slowly: “Nothing.”

In other words, you need the possibility for something to happen before it can happen. When you create possibilities, you see things you can do that you never saw before. And eliminating beliefs is the best way to create new possibilities.

So what do I do to accumulate wealth?

Although getting rid of beliefs is not sufficient to make money, it certainly is one of the most important things you can do if you ever hope to accumulate wealth. And if you take advantage of the possibilities that get created when the appropriate beliefs are eliminated, your chances of personal success and financial abundance increase exponentially.

What are you waiting for?

Morty Lefkoe

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