1st Attempt
My practice fulfils a real need. People enthusiastically recommend my service.
I don’t have a flyer, nevermind a practice. This message was hard to take seriously.
2nd Attempt
My fares represent the value I provide, they allow me to live off my practice.
Fares? What fares? I’m still avoiding strategizing around this idea, hence this affirmation didn’t speak to me.
3rd Time’s a Charm
I’m developing a practice that I’m excited about, I am an entrepreneur.
I like this one. It creates a nice balance of discomfort and realism.
I just downloaded Michael Gerber’s “The E-Myth Revisited” off iTunes. As well, he has an E-Myth book aimed at physicians. I took a gamble and went with the original. Have any of you read his material? Any thoughts you’d like to share?
3 responses so far ↓
Hari Nam Singh // May 17, 2008 at 2:13 am
Thanks Avrum for this blog. More than the from the telephone bridgeline, the communication on this blog gives me the impression that every person in this group is highly evolved in their personal and professional life. Having that kind of confidence in the consciousness of this group, I would like to go ahead and share with all of you both the Affirmation from Lynn’s exercise, along with the extended statement of My Chief Goal in Life, which is the foundational piece in Napolean Hill’s Law of Success. This has literally taken weeks of meditation and self-reflection to bring together to my satisfaction. It is quite a lofty mountain I am in the midst of climbing, so I hope my aspirations and the passion for which I feel them inspire you to walk forward with yours as well. Thank you in advance for your prayers and support. I will be happy and honored to reciprocate in helping in any way I can with your goals as well.
Affirmation as per Lynn’s Exercise:
“I boldly emerge as one of the world’s great spiritual teachers.”
Hari Nam // May 17, 2008 at 6:48 pm
Even since last night, I made subtle changes to the declared road map to my life. I’m sending this just to show how even my “final” word on the subject still could be tweaked a bit more within 12 hours! HN
My Chief Definite Aim in Life (5/17/08)
1. My CHIEF DEFINITE AIM IN LIFE is to be one of the world’s great spiritual teachers. [Chief Aim]
2. Through the POWER of my:
a. Thoughts
b. Words
c. Actions
d. Personal Projection
e. Personal Example
f. Clarity of Mind and Purpose
g. Generosity, Kindness, Compassion
h. Unconditional Love
i. Infinite Inner Strength
j. Passion for the Teachings and Mission of My Teacher
k. Absolute Commitment to Ideals & Code of Conduct of Sikh Dharma
I will touch and help transform the minds, hearts and souls of millions of lives. As such, I will be doing my part in helping shift the direction of the history of mankind, which will usher in a new age of Universal Peace, Prosperity and Infinite Consciousness. [MISSION]
3. I will accomplish this by the following means: [HOW]
a. Workshops on spiritual and personal development themes
b. Individual and couple counseling sessions
c. Teaching others how to be an effective spiritual counselor
d. Leading group trips to sacred destinations
e. Writing books and articles
f. Public speaking engagements
g. Television and radio interviews
h. Maintaining a presence on the internet
i. Connecting with politicians, religious leaders, celebrities and other highly influential people
4. I will thoroughly enjoy each and every moment of the journey as an end and evidence of “success” in itself. [PERSONAL PLEDGE]
5. Throughout the process, God and Guru will cover, and I will experience OVERFLOWING ABUNDANCE in every aspect of my life. By the end of the year 2009, my time and energy will be totally engaged as a spiritual teacher and counselor, by which time I will be earning a minimum of $2,000 per week from this endeavor. By end of the year 2010, at least $1,000,000 per year will easily flow into my life, which I shall generously share with those in need and donate to important causes. [VOW OF PROSPERITY]
6. The following will be the foundation of my daily life: [SELF-CARE]
a. Personal spiritual practice and connection with spiritual community
b. Eat properly, find time to relax and generally take care of myself
c. Exercise and keep in top physical condition
d. Find time for and nurture my marriage and other close relationships
e. Keep strongly engaged with my Master Mind group
Hari Nam // May 17, 2008 at 6:50 pm
By the way Avrum, maybe you could send ahead to me some resource from which I can learn to put together a blog myself. I’m a novice in this area, but really like what you’ve done here. HN