Enhancing The Human Experience with Mark Phillips

(Please note:  Some of the content in this interview may be inappropriate for young listeners. Please use your own discretion.)

Mike O’Leary is an author, business man, and a self-made millionaire.  I recently sat down with him and asked him to share his thoughts about living a good life, becoming wealthy, and preserving America's greatness.  As you'll discover in the interview, he’s done a lot of interesting things in 89 years.  I thank him for sharing what he's learned with us.

Show Notes

Mike was born in Omaha, Nebraska.

His mother was a Christian and his father was an Atheist.

As a young boy, he made the decision to allow himself to learn and work hard in life.

He promised his mother that he'd live a good life, and that's just what he's done.

When he was very young, his mother had to leave him with his grandparents in Colorado, just north of Denver.

He lived with his grandparents on their ranch for six years.

At age seven he went to live with his father, where he stayed until he was fourteen.

His father was a card-carrying communist, and frequently preached Karl Marx's philosophy.

His father encouraged boxing and fitness from a young age.

He and his brother Pat O'Leary were both boxing champions.

The two fought in matches all over the U.S, including exhibition bouts in Washington D.C.

A side project of Mike's is to start a sport called tag boxing (a.k.a. civilized boxing).  Much like tag football, the object of the sport would be to develop skill and agility, while looking for openings in your opponents defenses.  But there would be no heavy hitting, just light tagging.

Mike's father defined love as, "ignorant, weak, narrow-minded, and over-emotional.

In contrast, Mike defines hate in the same way his father defined love.

Mike defines love as, "spiritual and sacred."

Important quotes from the interview:

“I believe light is life, and dark is death.”

“Everything in life is a cycle. It comes and goes. Women have their cycle, and men have theirs.”

“We have a positive and negative [within us as human beings].”

“We live in a jungle, and to survive in a jungle, you’ve got to be fit. It’s survival of the fittest.” Quoting what his father used to preach to he and his brother.

“Learning comes from losing, and if you don’t lose once in a while you’re not going to learn much. [Regarding boxing]

“What you project reflects.  It’s called Karma."

One Sentence Summary:

***

Quote of the Week:

There were so many great quotes to pull from this interview.  Two that stand out however, are:

You've got to learn to control the [negative].  If you don't, it'll destroy you." ~ Mike O'Leary

Learn to buy and sell, and you can own the world." ~ Mike O'Leary, (recalling the advice a wise old Jewish man gave him as a boy).

Resources Mentioned:

None this episode

Awesome Resources Created Just For You:

Just Be It! - Improve your performance and your results in any area of your life quickly and easily!

The Alchemy of Despair - 17 of the most effective techniques I've ever encountered for reclaiming your happiness!

The Magic of Being - Teach your child how to develop their self-image in a fun, entertaining way!

Connect with me

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Google+

How to review the show on iTunes - If you enjoy the podcast, it would be awesome if you'd take a minute and write a review on iTunes.  To do that, just launch the iTunes podcast app on your computer or phone.  Search for Enhancing The Human Experience.  Select the album art for the show.  Then select ratings and reviews.  Then write your review.  Thank you in advance, I really appreciate it!

All the best - health, wealth, and success!

Mark

(Please note:  Some of the content in this interview may be inappropriate for young listeners. Please use your own discretion.)

Mike O’Leary is an author, business man, and a self-made millionaire.  I recently sat down with him and asked him to share his thoughts about living a good life, becoming wealthy, and preserving America's greatness.  As you'll discover in the interview, he’s done a lot of interesting things in 89 years.  I thank him for sharing what he's learned with us.

Show Notes

Mike was born in Omaha, Nebraska.

His mother was a Christian and his father was an Atheist.

As a young boy, he made the decision to allow himself to learn and work hard in life.

He promised his mother that he'd live a good life, and that's just what he's done.

When he was very young, his mother had to leave him with his grandparents in Colorado, just north of Denver.

He lived with his grandparents on their ranch for six years.

At age seven he went to live with his father, where he stayed until he was fourteen.

His father was a card-carrying communist, and frequently preached Karl Marx's philosophy.

His father encouraged boxing and fitness from a young age.

He and his brother Pat O'Leary were both boxing champions.

The two fought in matches all over the U.S, including exhibition bouts in Washington D.C.

A side project of Mike's is to start a sport called tag boxing (a.k.a. civilized boxing).  Much like tag football, the object of the sport would be to develop skill and agility, while looking for openings in your opponents defenses.  But there would be no heavy hitting, just light tagging.

Mike's father defined love as, "ignorant, weak, narrow-minded, and over-emotional.

In contrast, Mike defines hate in the same way his father defined love.

Mike defines love as, "spiritual and sacred."

Important quotes from the interview:

“I believe light is life, and dark is death.”

“Everything in life is a cycle. It comes and goes. Women have their cycle, and men have theirs.”

“We have a positive and negative [within us as human beings].”

“We live in a jungle, and to survive in a jungle, you’ve got to be fit. It’s survival of the fittest.” Quoting what his father used to preach to he and his brother.

“Learning comes from losing, and if you don’t lose once in a while you’re not going to learn much. [Regarding boxing]

“What you project reflects.  It’s called Karma."

One Sentence Summary:

***

Quote of the Week:

There were so many great quotes to pull from this interview.  Two that stand out however, are:

You've got to learn to control the [negative].  If you don't, it'll destroy you." ~ Mike O'Leary

Learn to buy and sell, and you can own the world." ~ Mike O'Leary, (recalling the advice a wise old Jewish man gave him as a boy).

Resources Mentioned:

None this episode

Awesome Resources Created Just For You:

Just Be It! - Improve your performance and your results in any area of your life quickly and easily!

The Alchemy of Despair - 17 of the most effective techniques I've ever encountered for reclaiming your happiness!

The Magic of Being - Teach your child how to develop their self-image in a fun, entertaining way!

Connect with me

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Google+

How to review the show on iTunes - If you enjoy the podcast, it would be awesome if you'd take a minute and write a review on iTunes.  To do that, just launch the iTunes podcast app on your computer or phone.  Search for Enhancing The Human Experience.  Select the album art for the show.  Then select ratings and reviews.  Then write your review.  Thank you in advance, I really appreciate it!

(This week's episode is a little different.  It's a light-hearted look at the different ways men and women see the world.  I'll return to my regularly scheduled content next week.)

Ladies, are you frustrated by the fact that your man just doesn't see the world the way you do?

That he doesn’t see all of the things that need to be done around the house, and then just do them.  

Things like taking out the garbage, doing the dishes, or cleaning the bathroom?  

Well, I’m here to tell you that it’s not your man’s fault that he doesn’t see these things.

The truth is, he can’t see them.

Evolutionary biologists have recently discovered that over the past million-or-so years, men’s ability to see these kinds of things has been diminished to the point that they are literally invisible to us.

That’s right.

Through the process of natural selection, men have lost the ability to see these types of things.

Since this scenario causes a lot of tension within relationships, I saw the need to create a product that solves this problem.

So, for the past two years I’ve been working with a team of German scientists and engineers to find a solution to this problem.

Thanks to advancements in nanotechnology and the very latest manufacturing processes, we've been able to engineer and produce a lense that allows you to see the world the way your husband or boyfriend does.

Introducing...

A Man’s Vision: Prescription Eyewear For Women.

Imagine how you’ll feel when you come home after a long day at the office and simply don’t see all the things that need to be done around the house.

Or, after finishing dinner you just don’t see all of the dirty dishes that need to be cleared up, washed, and put away.

Just put on a pair of A Man’s Vision prescription eyewear and watch your world transform right before your eyes.

While wearing A Man's Vision glasses, you won't be able to see any of the following:

Dirt

Dust

Mold

Expired food in the refrigerator

Kitchen garbage cans overflowing with trash

Dirty dishes in the dishwasher (or clean dishes that need to be put away)

Dirty clothes on the floor

Bathrooms that need to be cleaned

and so much more!

And that’s not all.

The best thing about A Man’s Vision glasses is that while they filter out the things you don’t want to see, they enhance the things you do want to see.

That’s right.

While men can’t see the things listed above, they can see their favorite sporting event, movie, or that attractive woman in a bikini by the pool or beach in crystal clear HD.

These things we see in bright, vivid color.

When you put on a pair of A Man’s Vision glasses, you’ll be able to see the things you want to see in crystal clear clarity.

Here's what women are saying about A Man's Vision prescription eyewear...

Wow!  I had no idea this is how my boyfriend see's the world.  No wonder he's always so happy.  I never want to take them off!" ~ Rachael C., Cincinnati, OH

I love these glasses!  I can't believe what a difference they've made in my husband and I's relationship.  We've never been closer.  We just enjoy each other's company now without having to worry that our house is a total mess.  I have a pair for every room!" ~ Jessica A., San Diego, CA

O.M.G. I cried when I put them on.  Literally cried.  Tears of joy." ~ Nicole Z., Seattle, WA

Pick up a pair today, and miss what you’ve been seeing.

Available everywhere fine eyewear is sold.

Coming soon, A Man’s Hearing.

One Sentence Summary:

***

Quote of the Week:

***

Resources Mentioned:

None this episode

Awesome Resources Created Just For You:

Just Be It! - Improve your performance and your results in any area of your life quickly and easily!

The Alchemy of Despair - 17 of the most effective techniques I've ever encountered for reclaiming your happiness!

The Magic of Being - Teach your child how to develop their self-image in a fun, entertaining way!

Connect with me

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Google+

How to review the show on iTunes - If you enjoy the podcast, it would be awesome if you'd take a minute and write a review on iTunes.  To do that, just launch the iTunes podcast app on your computer or phone.  Search for Enhancing The Human Experience.  Select the album art for the show.  Then select ratings and reviews.  Then write your review.  Thank you in advance, I really appreciate it!

All the best - health, wealth, and success!

Mark

(This week's episode is a little different.  It's a light-hearted look at the different ways men and women see the world.  I'll return to my regularly scheduled content next week.)

Ladies, are you frustrated by the fact that your man just doesn't see the world the way you do?

That he doesn’t see all of the things that need to be done around the house, and then just do them.  

Things like taking out the garbage, doing the dishes, or cleaning the bathroom?  

Well, I’m here to tell you that it’s not your man’s fault that he doesn’t see these things.

The truth is, he can’t see them.

Evolutionary biologists have recently discovered that over the past million-or-so years, men’s ability to see these kinds of things has been diminished to the point that they are literally invisible to us.

That’s right.

Through the process of natural selection, men have lost the ability to see these types of things.

Since this scenario causes a lot of tension within relationships, I saw the need to create a product that solves this problem.

So, for the past two years I’ve been working with a team of German scientists and engineers to find a solution to this problem.

Thanks to advancements in nanotechnology and the very latest manufacturing processes, we've been able to engineer and produce a lense that allows you to see the world the way your husband or boyfriend does.

Introducing...

A Man’s Vision: Prescription Eyewear For Women.

Imagine how you’ll feel when you come home after a long day at the office and simply don’t see all the things that need to be done around the house.

Or, after finishing dinner you just don’t see all of the dirty dishes that need to be cleared up, washed, and put away.

Just put on a pair of A Man’s Vision prescription eyewear and watch your world transform right before your eyes.

While wearing A Man's Vision glasses, you won't be able to see any of the following:

Dirt

Dust

Mold

Expired food in the refrigerator

Kitchen garbage cans overflowing with trash

Dirty dishes in the dishwasher (or clean dishes that need to be put away)

Dirty clothes on the floor

Bathrooms that need to be cleaned

and so much more!

And that’s not all.

The best thing about A Man’s Vision glasses is that while they filter out the things you don’t want to see, they enhance the things you do want to see.

That’s right.

While men can’t see the things listed above, they can see their favorite sporting event, movie, or that attractive woman in a bikini by the pool or beach in crystal clear HD.

These things we see in bright, vivid color.

When you put on a pair of A Man’s Vision glasses, you’ll be able to see the things you want to see in crystal clear clarity.

Here's what women are saying about A Man's Vision prescription eyewear...

Wow!  I had no idea this is how my boyfriend see's the world.  No wonder he's always so happy.  I never want to take them off!" ~ Rachael C., Cincinnati, OH

I love these glasses!  I can't believe what a difference they've made in my husband and I's relationship.  We've never been closer.  We just enjoy each other's company now without having to worry that our house is a total mess.  I have a pair for every room!" ~ Jessica A., San Diego, CA

O.M.G. I cried when I put them on.  Literally cried.  Tears of joy." ~ Nicole Z., Seattle, WA

Pick up a pair today, and miss what you’ve been seeing.

Available everywhere fine eyewear is sold.

Coming soon, A Man’s Hearing.

One Sentence Summary:

***

Quote of the Week:

***

Four years ago I began building a business around my passion for personal development, spirituality, and the creative power of thought.  At that time I had a day job (and I still do), but I made a decision to devote most of my free time to building this business.  It's been an exciting and often frustrating process, but I wouldn't change a thing.  I knew when I embarked on this journey that the real pay off would be my own personal development and overcoming the fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs I held about myself.

I've learned a lot about myself over these past four years.  I've also learned a thing or two about business.  While I still have much to learn, I wanted to take this opportunity to share some of what I've learned with you.  My hope is that you will be able to learn from what I share and go further, faster, in your own business and entrepreneurial pursuits.

The lessons:

Succeeding in business (and in life) requires both inner and outer work - We've got to remember to schedule time each day to do the inner work of visualizing, affirming, and developing our self-concept in the same way we schedule time to attend meetings, create products and services, and make presentations.  Doing this inner work is vital, and it can help us to struggle less, and get more done in our business and our lives.

Marketing is king - When I began, I was under the naive assumption that if I simply created something really useful and valuable people would buy it.  This didn't happen.  I later realized just how important marketing is to the success of any business.  If no one knows about your awesome product or service, they can't buy it.  I now spend the majority of my time on marketing and promotion, and the rest on creating valuable products and services.

Learn to sell (in person and in print) - Like marketing, I didn't focus on this aspect of business as much as I should have when I began.  This is primarily due to the fact that I am more of a creator and idea developer, than I am a salesman.  I like to take an idea or concept and develop into a viable, useful product or service -- something that enhances the lives of others.  This is what I really enjoy.  Selling doesn't necessarily come naturally to me.  However, that's changing as time goes on and I realize just how important sales are to the success of my business.

Focus on making others feel important - We human beings are emotional creatures.  Because of this, we make our choices based on our emotions, then we rationalize those choices with our intellect.  The lesson; win the hearts of your clients first, and their minds will follow.  We want to spend time with, and do business with people we know, like, and trust.  So make a point to always encourage, uplift, and inspire people, whether they're your clients or not.  Always strive to make others feel important and valuable, because they are.

Do something you love - When you're in the brainstorming phase of coming up with a business to build, ask yourself, "What do I love to do?", "What do I do when I have free time?", "What would I do for free?", "What gives my life meaning?", "What excites me and makes me come alive?"  Build a business around the things you love to do.  Whatever you do, it's going to suck from time to time.  During these times, the only thing that will carry you forward is your love for what you do.

Care more - When you care more about your client than your competitors, you will win again and again.  People can tell who cares the most.  And they reward that person or company with their business.

Be entertaining - Regardless of what business you're in, realize that people want to be entertained.  Your clients, like you, are here to explore and have a wide variety of experiences.  Give them something they can't get from anyone else and they'll come back to you.

Know yourself - This is foundational to all success in business and in life.  When you know yourself, you're going to choose the best course of action for you.  You're going to choose a business that is a perfect reflection of who you are and what you find meaningful.

Be the change - Be the person who does the things you want to see done in the world.  Create the products and services you want to buy.  Solve the problems that are important to you.  Use your business to make the world a better place.  Be a heart-centered entrepreneur and do good works in the world.

Cultivate creativity - The only limits to what we can create exist in our own minds.  Get in the habit of exercising your creativity and thinking WAY outside the box.  Like a muscle, creativity grows stronger the more we exercise it.  Creativity can be the magic elixir that helps your business succeed.  Ideas are the currency of business.

One Sentence Summary:

Wow!  I'm not even going to attempt it this week.  See above :)

Quote of the Week:

Real wealth is ideas plus energy." ~ R. Buckminster Fuller

Resources Mentioned:

None this episode

Awesome Resources Created Just For You:

Just Be It! - Improve your performance and your results in any area of your life quickly and easily!

The Alchemy of Despair - 17 of the most effective techniques I've ever encountered for reclaiming your happiness!

The Magic of Being - Teach your child how to develop their self-image in a fun, entertaining way!

Connect with me

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Google+

How to review the show on iTunes - If you enjoy the podcast, it would be awesome if you'd take a minute and write a review on iTunes.  To do that, just launch the iTunes podcast app on your computer or phone.  Search for Enhancing The Human Experience.  Select the album art for the show.  Then select ratings and reviews.  Then write your review.  Thank you in advance, I really appreciate it!

All the best - health, wealth, and success!

Mark

Four years ago I began building a business around my passion for personal development, spirituality, and the creative power of thought.  At that time I had a day job (and I still do), but I made a decision to devote most of my free time to building this business.  It's been an exciting and often frustrating process, but I wouldn't change a thing.  I knew when I embarked on this journey that the real pay off would be my own personal development and overcoming the fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs I held about myself.

I've learned a lot about myself over these past four years.  I've also learned a thing or two about business.  While I still have much to learn, I wanted to take this opportunity to share some of what I've learned with you.  My hope is that you will be able to learn from what I share and go further, faster, in your own business and entrepreneurial pursuits.

The lessons:

Succeeding in business (and in life) requires both inner and outer work - We've got to remember to schedule time each day to do the inner work of visualizing, affirming, and developing our self-concept in the same way we schedule time to attend meetings, create products and services, and make presentations.  Doing this inner work is vital, and it can help us to struggle less, and get more done in our business and our lives.

Marketing is king - When I began, I was under the naive assumption that if I simply created something really useful and valuable people would buy it.  This didn't happen.  I later realized just how important marketing is to the success of any business.  If no one knows about your awesome product or service, they can't buy it.  I now spend the majority of my time on marketing and promotion, and the rest on creating valuable products and services.

Learn to sell (in person and in print) - Like marketing, I didn't focus on this aspect of business as much as I should have when I began.  This is primarily due to the fact that I am more of a creator and idea developer, than I am a salesman.  I like to take an idea or concept and develop into a viable, useful product or service -- something that enhances the lives of others.  This is what I really enjoy.  Selling doesn't necessarily come naturally to me.  However, that's changing as time goes on and I realize just how important sales are to the success of my business.

Focus on making others feel important - We human beings are emotional creatures.  Because of this, we make our choices based on our emotions, then we rationalize those choices with our intellect.  The lesson; win the hearts of your clients first, and their minds will follow.  We want to spend time with, and do business with people we know, like, and trust.  So make a point to always encourage, uplift, and inspire people, whether they're your clients or not.  Always strive to make others feel important and valuable, because they are.

Do something you love - When you're in the brainstorming phase of coming up with a business to build, ask yourself, "What do I love to do?", "What do I do when I have free time?", "What would I do for free?", "What gives my life meaning?", "What excites me and makes me come alive?"  Build a business around the things you love to do.  Whatever you do, it's going to suck from time to time.  During these times, the only thing that will carry you forward is your love for what you do.

Care more - When you care more about your client than your competitors, you will win again and again.  People can tell who cares the most.  And they reward that person or company with their business.

Be entertaining - Regardless of what business you're in, realize that people want to be entertained.  Your clients, like you, are here to explore and have a wide variety of experiences.  Give them something they can't get from anyone else and they'll come back to you.

Know yourself - This is foundational to all success...

Have you ever noticed that sometimes all you need to do to take more effective action is make a subtle shift in your thinking?  Understanding the difference between struggle and effort is one of those subtle shifts.

Show Notes

There's a big difference between struggling and exerting effort.

In our culture, we have a tendency to insulate ourselves from uncomfortable experiences.

If we never learn how to cope with pain (of any kind), we'll never be able to handle things when life get’s hard (and chances are it will).

Difficult experiences can give our lives as much (if not more) as enjoyable ones.

Finding the strength to endure our current challenges helps us prepare for our futures challenges.

When we lace your actions with emotion and desperation our effectiveness suffers.

Emotion and desperation only creep in when we are attached to the outcome (and fear losing it).

We have so much more power when we're able to hold our center despite what life throws at us.

Remember, it's not about what you're doing.  It's about what you're becoming.

The message: Simply detach from the outcome.

To grow, we must go through pain.

Pain is inevitable (it's a physiological event), suffering is optional (it's a psychological event).

The world is the great gymnasium where we come to make ourselves strong [physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually]" ~ Swami Vivekananda

One Sentence Summary:

Re-framing how we look at something (like what it takes to succeed in life) can make a world of difference in our ability to pick ourselves up and forge on.

Quote of the Week:

There is a great difference between struggle and effort.  Our physical condition as humans involves effort, but struggle is effort laced with emotion and desperation." ~ Stuart Wilde

Resources Mentioned:

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life - Mark Manson's eye opening, thought provoking book about how to improve your life by not trying to improve your life.

Life Was Never Meant to Be a Struggle, by Stuart Wilde - A quick read that illustrates the difference between struggling and simply taking action.

Mark Manson's blog - Make sure you have some serious time set aside to dig into his work -- you're going to need it.  It's really thought-provoking.

Awesome Resources Created Just For You:

Just Be It! - Improve your performance and your results in any area of your life quickly and easily!

The Alchemy of Despair - 17 of the most effective techniques I've ever encountered for reclaiming your happiness!

The Magic of Being - Teach your child how to develop their self-image in a fun, entertaining way!

Connect with me

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Google+

How to review the show on iTunes - If you enjoy the podcast, it would be awesome if you'd take a minute and write a review on iTunes.  To do that, just launch the iTunes podcast app on your computer or phone.  Search for Enhancing The Human Experience.  Select the album art for the show.  Then select ratings and reviews.  Then write your review.  Thank you in advance, I really appreciate it!

All the best - health, wealth, and success!

Mark

Have you ever noticed that sometimes all you need to do to take more effective action is make a subtle shift in your thinking?  Understanding the difference between struggle and effort is one of those subtle shifts.

Show Notes

There's a big difference between struggling and exerting effort.

In our culture, we have a tendency to insulate ourselves from uncomfortable experiences.

If we never learn how to cope with pain (of any kind), we'll never be able to handle things when life get’s hard (and chances are it will).

Difficult experiences can give our lives as much (if not more) as enjoyable ones.

Finding the strength to endure our current challenges helps us prepare for our futures challenges.

When we lace your actions with emotion and desperation our effectiveness suffers.

Emotion and desperation only creep in when we are attached to the outcome (and fear losing it).

We have so much more power when we're able to hold our center despite what life throws at us.

Remember, it's not about what you're doing.  It's about what you're becoming.

The message: Simply detach from the outcome.

To grow, we must go through pain.

Pain is inevitable (it's a physiological event), suffering is optional (it's a psychological event).

The world is the great gymnasium where we come to make ourselves strong [physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually]" ~ Swami Vivekananda

One Sentence Summary:

Re-framing how we look at something (like what it takes to succeed in life) can make a world of difference in our ability to pick ourselves up and forge on.

Quote of the Week:

There is a great difference between struggle and effort.  Our physical condition as humans involves effort, but struggle is effort laced with emotion and desperation." ~ Stuart Wilde

Resources Mentioned:

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life - Mark Manson's eye opening, thought provoking book about how to improve your life by not trying to improve your life.

Life Was Never Meant to Be a Struggle, by Stuart Wilde - A quick read that illustrates the difference between struggling and simply taking action.

Mark Manson's blog - Make sure you have some serious time set aside to dig into his work -- you're going to need it.  It's really thought-provoking.

Awesome Resources Created Just For You:

Just Be It! - Improve your performance and your results in any area of your life quickly and easily!

The Alchemy of Despair - 17 of the most effective techniques I've ever encountered for reclaiming your happiness!

The Magic of Being - Teach your child how to develop their self-image in a fun, entertaining way!

Connect with me

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Google+

How to review the show on iTunes - If you enjoy the podcast, it would be awesome if you'd take a minute and write a review on iTunes.  To do that, just launch the iTunes podcast app on your computer or phone.  Search for Enhancing The Human Experience.  Select the album art for the show.  Then select ratings and reviews.  Then write your review.  Thank you in advance, I really appreciate it!

All the best - health, wealth, and success!

Mark

One of the things I find fascinating about life is the fact that we’re all living on one world, but we’re all having different experiences (sometimes vastly different).  If this isn't evidence enough that we ourselves are responsible for the experiences we have in life, I don't know what is.  All of the masters talk about this phenomenon.  They tell us that it's our state of consciousness that is the cause of the experiences we have in life.  Everything flows from our conditioned state of consciousness.  So, if we want to change any aspect of our lives, we have to begin by addressing the root cause -- our consciousness.

Show Notes

The inner work we do really centers around developing our consciousness in specific ways to align us with the experiences we want to have in life.

In addition to family, cultural, and societal influences on our consciousness, we come into this world with certain tendencies, preferences and quirks.

To change our experiences in life, we have to change the way we perceive ourselves.

Our destination is really a psychological one (a state of mind).

Our perceptions become self-fulfilling prophecies.

Everything in our life is there because of a belief we hold to be true.

The problem is that most of us are unconscious about our beliefs, and why things are happening to us the way they are.

It's important to learn from one another and share best practices for the business of living.

Our experiences in life always flow from our conditioned state of consciousness.

When we change the way we perceive ourselves, our experiences change.

It's important to identify with the experiences you want to have in life.

There is only one universal consciousness, and each of us is an individual expression of it.

Use your imagination to place yourself right in the middle of the experiences you want to have in life.

Worldly knowledge is great, but it's really spiritual knowledge that we need to primarily study to help us improve our lives in infinite ways.

Keep your imagination active and vital throughout life.  It's your vehicle for initiating change.

How to create the experiences you want in life:

Clarify and write down the experiences you want to have in life.

Use vision boards, images, or make your own art, to help you focus your conscious mind on what you want.

Speak affirmations and script your story to impress your mind with what you want.  Always speak with deep feeling and intensity.

*The best time to do these exercises is right before going to sleep.  During this time, you can make the greatest impression on your subconsciousness mind.  Remember to be consistent in your practice.  It's much more effective to do the exercise for 5 minutes every evening over the course of a week, than to do it for 35 minutes one evening a week.

Also, once you start seeing results, don't stop the practice.  Keep it going!

One Sentence Summary:

The experiences we have in life are a reflection of how we perceive ourselves, others, and the world at large.

Quote of the Week:

We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are." ~ Anais Nin

Resources Mentioned:

None in this episode.

Awesome Resources Created Just For You:

Just Be It! - Improve your performance and your results in any area of your life quickly and easily!

The Alchemy of Despair - 17 of the most effective techniques I've ever encountered for reclaiming your happiness!

The Magic of Being - Teach your child how to develop their self-image in a fun, entertaining way!

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Mark

One of the things I find fascinating about life is the fact that we’re all living on one world, but we’re all having different experiences (sometimes vastly different).  If this isn't evidence enough that we ourselves are responsible for the experiences we have in life, I don't know what is.  All of the masters talk about this phenomenon.  They tell us that it's our state of consciousness that is the cause of the experiences we have in life.  Everything flows from our conditioned state of consciousness.  So, if we want to change any aspect of our lives, we have to begin by addressing the root cause -- our consciousness.

Show Notes

The inner work we do really centers around developing our consciousness in specific ways to align us with the experiences we want to have in life.

In addition to family, cultural, and societal influences on our consciousness, we come into this world with certain tendencies, preferences and quirks.

To change our experiences in life, we have to change the way we perceive ourselves.

Our destination is really a psychological one (a state of mind).

Our perceptions become self-fulfilling prophecies.

Everything in our life is there because of a belief we hold to be true.

The problem is that most of us are unconscious about our beliefs, and why things are happening to us the way they are.

It's important to learn from one another and share best practices for the business of living.

Our experiences in life always flow from our conditioned state of consciousness.

When we change the way we perceive ourselves, our experiences change.

It's important to identify with the experiences you want to have in life.

There is only one universal consciousness, and each of us is an individual expression of it.

Use your imagination to place yourself right in the middle of the experiences you want to have in life.

Worldly knowledge is great, but it's really spiritual knowledge that we need to primarily study to help us improve our lives in infinite ways.

Keep your imagination active and vital throughout life.  It's your vehicle for initiating change.

How to create the experiences you want in life:

Clarify and write down the experiences you want to have in life.

Use vision boards, images, or make your own art, to help you focus your conscious mind on what you want.

Speak affirmations and script your story to impress your mind with what you want.  Always speak with deep feeling and intensity.

*The best time to do these exercises is right before going to sleep.  During this time, you can make the greatest impression on your subconsciousness mind.  Remember to be consistent in your practice.  It's much more effective to do the exercise for 5 minutes every evening over the course of a week, than to do it for 35 minutes one evening a week.

Also, once you start seeing results, don't stop the practice.  Keep it going!

One Sentence Summary:

The experiences we have in life are a reflection of how we perceive ourselves, others, and the world at large.

Quote of the Week:

We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are." ~ Anais Nin

Resources Mentioned:

None in this episode.

Awesome Resources Created Just For You:

Just Be It! - Improve your performance and your results in any area of your life quickly and easily!

The Alchemy of Despair - 17 of the most effective techniques I've ever encountered for reclaiming your happiness!

The Magic of Being - Teach your child how to develop their self-image in a fun, entertaining way!

Connect with me

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Google+

How to review the show on iTunes - If you enjoy the podcast,