Quotes to remember--
"You get what you concentrate upon... there is no other main rule" - Jane Roberts
Will You Be Living YOUR Reality… Or Someone Else’s?
Someone once said to me……..
“Reality Colleen, Reality.”
Everytime I think of it I want to smack …….Nevermind .
No. Wait.
Everytime I think of it…….. I want to punch that person’s lights out!.
That feels better .
SO much better.
It ………..infuriated me.
Why? because I dislike it when people think they have the right to tell me what my reality is, should be, can be, or will be.
In this case someone was telling me that something, that means everything to me, something that I consider possible. Wasn’t. Worse yet, they more or less laughed, at my believing it was.
Yea….. that person…… didn’t know me very well.
I…….. do not give up.
I can be…..Determined. Stubborn, and when I have a ”mission” You have no idea how far I will go and how hard I will fight.
I become ………
The “friendly”…… voice of doubt
Is there someone in your life who is a really a nice person, maybe a friend, but just is always saying things to you like….
“Don’t be silly, you can’t do that.”
“Yea, sure that will happen”
It might even be a close family member.
People can like you, and even love you and say things to you that can hurt your feelings and make you feel your idea’s and plans are at best, questionable.
Some people just don’t get it.
You’re strong, determined and living somewhere they only can dream of.
In a REALITY of possibilities - A place where anything is possible.
The version THEY have decided is reality for you and them is sad, plain and possibilities are few… and far between.
Do NOT allow this person to chip away at YOUR hope.
It Can Be Easy
The fact is, no matter who that person is you have to do one thing:
“Own” your own mind and heart.
You have to know who you are and what you want. You can’t allow people to tell you or dictate TO YOU what YOUR dream is. Trust me, there will be people who will tell you … “you can’t” “you won’t” and “you never will” reach your goal or dream.
The ONLY comeback to them should be
“I can, I will, just watch me”
If you expect to make your dream happen, to reach your goal you have to stand behind it and live it. “Own it” and never let anyone tell you what your reality is, can be or
Will be.
That is only up to you.
Three Steps To A Better Reality.
1. Doubt - Get rid of it. Period. There is no room for it in your life and the life of your dream.
2. Doubters - We can’t always walk away from them. They can be our family members or friends who might just not be as focused or hopeful as you.
Handling them… Ignore their opinions of your Reality. Cold? unfeeling? Heck No. How important is your dream and goal? Are you willing to give it up, weaken your hope or faith because you feel the need to let a “friend” go on and on about how your reality is only a wishful dream?
When you can.. walk away.
When you can’t turn a deaf ear to their pessimistic attitude, let it go in one ear and out the other.
3. Everyday do something that gets you closer to your dream and goal. No matter how small. It matters.
It ALL matters.
Bottom line
Life is short. reality is only what you are going to make of it. If you want to be happy start inviting “happy” into your life. If you want hope, invite “hope” into your life and people who have it. Surround yourself with only those who uplift you, support you and your dream your vision of what your life can and will be.
Doubters, move pass them. They will only drive your faith , hope and dream into the ground. They can’t seem to posses those gifts themselves and some, won’t respect that you do.
Move on from that toxic person and or toxic place.
It can sound harsh…. but so is losing your hope.
“Reality Colleen, Reality”.
Yes, “friend”, I’m heading toward mine….I will get there. There is no doubt in my mind. I “OWN” my mind and heart.
No one can tell me what I can or can’t do. What I can achieve and what I can’t.
Only me….
I, YOU….. can do anything.
So….show me!…………..Show THEM.
Come with me…
we’ll show them..
ALL.
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I have the heart and soul of an athlete..
Do you?
The other day, I looked up the definition
of an Athlete in The Websters dictionary.
An Athlete is -
A person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports or games requiring physical strength, agility or stamina.
I know,
“You don’t have to have the body of an Athlete, to have the heart and soul of one.”
The Path I Chose
I always LOVED to watch people run. It was always exciting to me to see people do it. It always took my breath to watch them. I always wanted to be that person.
Now I am. I Love running. I recently started doing it regularly.
You don’t have to be an athlete to have the desire to be one. You can however become one. You have the beginning’s of an athlete inside you. I think we all do.
When I run and feel like that athlete, I am that athlete. I think of everyone who wants to try but feels it’s too hard. I want to take you with me on my run to share that feeling with you.
Exhilaration, strength, invincibility.
If I can feel it… so can you. I want you to feel confident, self-assured and good about you. It seemed like it took forever for to find something that I wanted more than anything else and that I would fight for regardless of the pain, difficulty or the time it could take to reach it.
But I found something, or rather it found me.
I tried one more time. It worked.
So can you.
Yes , you can.
The word can’t….. doesn’t fly here, baby.
You can’t tell me can’t…… because I know different.
Insight From The Gymgirl
I understand how bad it can get. I understand trying everyday and the constant failure, starting one diet after another and not having the motivation to get out there and exercise can drain your confidence down to almost nothing.
But I am living proof you can do it. I’m living proof it can happen. You can find that spark inside you or it can come into your life and if you grab onto it, nurture it and help it grow, your life can and will change forever.
The only thing that will definitely stop you is if you stop trying.
The Buck Stops With You.
“I can’t”
Like I said. that phrase, Doesn’t work here. I know what Websters say, and they are right, But I know now that…..
The heart of an athlete is also this:
Someone who loves a challenge. Who loves to win. Does their best every time, then digs deep and ask for just a little more than he feels he can give…. and then does. Someone who has a fire inside to reach for the highest point of excellence and never stop until they attain it and reach it.
That, to me sounds like it can anyone. An Athlete is just someone who isn’t willing to accept “OK” as good enough. Just someone who doesn’t know the word “can’t” and doesn’t quit. They continually reach for more.
They aren’t willing to accept “OK” as their personal best.
Are you willing to live an “OK” life?
The Bottom line.
If I can come from a place where I didn’t even see it possible, or care if it was, Why do you think you can’t? One step at a time, one day at a time, one small goal at a time, one breath at a time.
You see that girl in that picture at the top of the page?
She wouldn’t sweat.
She never exercised.
She thought…. that was it. The way life was meant to be.
She was so wrong. Look at her now. I’ve never been so happy to be wrong. It’s in the darkest places and moments that light shines the brightest. That people do, that we do.
This, is me. I am putting me out there now. I never would have before. It has changed me. I am a totally different person.
You have it in you……….and can do it.
Inspiration, motivation, strength, willpower, dreams and goals, can come in all kinds of forms. Mine, I thank God for everyday. I protect it with my life. I respect it, would die for it.
Just truth.
It means that much to me. It’s my heart and soul.
Life is way too short people. Go out and find what DOES mean that much and stop wasting your time on things that don’t ask you to be more, that don’t make you work harder to reach, things that are only expecting “OK” from you.
I found mine and now I work on being better , faster, stronger everyday because I want that life that I dreamed of. That dream deserves my full attention, respect and every bit of effort I can give it. Anything less would be an insult to my dream and all that I have gone though to attain it so far.
It comes down to a very simple fact:
It’s this…..
You’re all in.. or all out….
This is your life not a dress rehearsal, get moving now. Your time and you only get so much of it ………is ticking .
Reach for that excellence in your life. You deserve nothing less from yourself.
Could you be an athlete?
This athlete……………. doesn’t doubt it for a minute.
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Your Top Priorities. Are You One Of Them?.
Priorities.
We all have them.
Family, friends, work, school etc.
BUT…..
Where are you on your list of priorities?
Are you EVEN…. on the list ?
I’m willing to bet you a lot or most of us are either low on our list or…….. not on it whatsoever.
Me being top on MY list of priorities in all honesty, is new for me.
For those who don’t know, I took care of my Mom for 10 years.. It was 24/7 and the ONLY priority to me and on my list then was making sure she was healthy and life for her was as happy as it could be.
Taking care of Mom and then losing her made me realize a few things. Life moves fast and in one instant you can lose who you are, your life, and everything you know.
I did.
Learning to do things for myself is new, but I feel empowered and strong.
Though at times…..scared…. and about 3 years old. :)
My life, me, being on pause for that 10 yrs, after a while, I began seeing all the possibilities in front of me and it was and IS new and exciting!!. It’s a new challenge for me, accepting and learning.. I am a priority. I always was to my family. Just not to me. At that time, all that mattered to me was Mom.
So in writing this post I feel it’s not only meant to help you, but me as well. I feel it’s a good exercise in getting comfortable and being OK with thinking of me.
So my big question to you is this:
Where are you on YOUR priority list? and are you even on it? .
I’ve got news for you…. You should be. You need to be…..
You have to be.
Here’s why..
I’ve been learning that if you don’t make yourself #1 on your priority list once in a while and fight for what you want and need, you most likely won’t ever get close to it..
Wow. Tough? Maybe selfish?
It’s just the truth.
But the truth is sometimes tough and sometimes, you’ll have to beright back!. Or wave good-bye to what you want and need.
THAT’S ……….The honest truth.
It isn’t easy. I know. Trust me.
But I want you to really, really hear me now.
Life is so short. Time goes by so fast. We always think we have so much time. We don’t.
Time is precious. Don't forget your life is as well.
How to be a top priority without being selfish?
It’s Easy…Sorta..
You never forget others. Sounds simple. It is…. and it isn’t. You know life, you get going, you’re on a roll, making things happen, all of a sudden, someone needs your help…
This is happening in my life right now. I have been making time for a family member who is having a really tough time right now. So I’ve been juggling my life and making sure I do all I can to help them.
That’s the key. You have to do this. You can’t just only think of yourself.
The trick is never forgetting your life is just as vital. We have to help others with their dreams and plans without forgetting our own in the process. You have to always keep your life and plans moving forward while not freezing out the needs of others. For your own sake it’s important to give, to help, to lend a hand when needed.
Where do I fit in? ...Do I?
A Few Tips
1. Be aware of how far you’ve come I look at the road I have traveled so far to get here. It amazes me. It also reminds me if I hadn’t taken that first step toward the life I wanted and hope for, I would be in that same place today very overweight and ultimately lost without my Mom.
Looking back at the road you have traveled can be an amazing gift and lesson. It can be like a mini movie of your life. When you look back to see how far you have come you see all you’ve gone through to be where you are now and you’ll get a lift and some perspective of the importance of your own goals and life..
2. Looking forward… to your goal. Seeing yourself IN that moment is important!. “If you can see it you can be it”. More truth.
You have to always picture yourself reaching your goal. Your dream. The more you do it the more you will see and feel that your dream is truly going to BE a REALITY.
3. Self-worth not self-”ish”. Being driven and thinking of yourself is NOT being selfish. Think about it this way. Your goal or dream, If you don’t work for it and fight for it, will someone else get you there without you doing anything?
Most likely not.
Everyone has the right to fight for something important to them. It’s not selfish to want to be happy, healthy, or reach a goal or realize that dream.
If others are telling you it is selfish to reach for something important to you, don’t listen to that.
If they are telling you have become selfish in reaching for your dream, you might want to just check yourself. Ask yourself if you have done anything to hurt anyone while trying to reach that goal. Getting to your dream, is your right and important but hurting others on the way to your dream, will only take from your happiness when you do reach that goal. When we hurt others we truly only in the end, wind up hurting ourselves.
Do your best never to let that happen.
Bottom Line
Life, can be tough. So many times we put our lives aside for the sake of others. If you’re lucky you have people in your life you would do this for with joy and happiness. Getting lost in the needs of others can be a joy and a blessing.
It’s all balance. The best jugglers have it. Have you ever watched a juggler? He keeps all the balls in the air and he never stops moving, having to be aware of everything around him and hopefully, never dropping a ball.
That’s what we do everyday if you think about it. We’re all jugglers. The best ones have a great deal of persistence, strengt,. patience, coordination and balance.
Life is a balancing act. Priorities will and can change because our lives are constantly changing. We just have to remember while keeping loved ones, friends and everyone else on the list happy, to always keep ourselves on that list and be persistent in the idea that our dreams and goals have to be met as well. If we don’t, that one shot we all have, will pass us by. We all deserve that shot at happiness we’ve been gifted with.
Forget others needs?. No, absolutely not!.
Just remember our own too!!.
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3 Easy, Meaningful Ways To Give Of Yourself.
Last week my post was about what to “give up”. This week, I want to talk about not what you should “give up” but what you should
“give.”
Simple and Easy
Everyone LOVES the idea of simple and easy.
We’re all busy. We would love some things to just be easy, and wow, if we can get simple too?! Would’nt THAT be awesome? For instance two things we have a hard time finding time for.
Giving and helping others.
So many times you’ve heard these statements, I know I have.. Maybe you have even said them yourself.
“I don’t have enough time to give to someone else”
“I don’t have enough energy at the end of the day to give more than I do”.
“I wish I could, but I just, well….I can’t.”
Yes. You do.
Yes, you can.
Because this….. is EASY
I know we are all running around every single day trying to get to the job, to the store and even….. to the gym. 
But making time to help another person is something that when you DO make time, you’ll be getting much more in return than you could ever give.
GIVE ME………. ”5 minutes”…. Read this blog and let me convince you!.
There are so many ways you can give. But here are 3 simple and easy, yet meaningful and fulfilling ways to do it!.
One of the best things you can ever give is that of yourself and your time.
Give someone ……Your Time
I know I just got finished saying I know you time is limited.
This however is 5 minutes.
If you’re taking 5 minutes to send a Email’s and or text messages to people everyday …Then in 5 minutes you can LISTEN to someone, you can call them on the phone, or actually sit with them face to face which ever way you decide to do it, and give that person 5 minutes ….
of your full attention.
Why?
Have you ever needed to talk about something and had no one there to talk to?. . What did you want more than anything at that moment? Was it someone just to listen?. To just sit and hear your side of a situation, or a problem you have been dealing with and are feeling frustrated about?. Maybe just someone to ask how your day went but I mean really….. really listen.
We ALL need to be heard and sometimes there isn’t anyone around to listen.
If you really want to give something meaningful to someone give them you for 5 minutes. LISTEN to their concerns. Lighten someones heart, you might even have an answer to the problem at hand.
Just listen. Give them….. just 5 minutes of your time.
Give them… you.
Respect
Have you ever felt like no one respects your opinion, your thoughts, your ideas or just simply…….You?.
Then you know what it feels like. You feel you aren’t valued. When you take a moment to let someone know you respect them or show them they matter, you show them they are definately valued as a person.
It can mean everything..
If that is difficult for you, I realize not everyone finds it easy to show others how they feel. So, show them easily by simply treating them with kindness, honesty, and care…
respect.
Give someone respect. Show someone that they matter, if they have trouble with respecting themselves and seeing their own importance, it could show them that they are wrong. Because if you give them respect you’re showing them they’re worth giving it to themselves.
SUPER EASY……Show someone a simple kindness
That simple act of kindess could mean everything to someone.
This is so incredibly easy and worth it. Have you ever been down or depressed and someone made you smile, laugh, held a door open for you when you had your hands full?. Simple little things that at the right moment can mean and feel like a million bucks?.
Here are a few simple gestures that can change a day around.
Holding a door open for someone
Send someone an Email, Tweet or Facebook just to say “Hi, I was thinking of you today!”
Pay someone a sincere compliment.
You might be thinking “What is that really going to do to help someone?”.
Maybe a lot! 3 things that are so small and easy that you wouldn’t think it would accomplish much. Ah, but they can and do.
You can never know just what will touch someone heart or soul or mean something to them that might not have meant anything to you but to them, it was the lift they needed or the word they longed to hear.
At the very least you lifted a spirit and comforted maybe even a broken heart or lost soul.
You can’t ever know what will mean the world to someone else.
What It Comes Down To Is This
Sometimes the smallest thing or simplest action or the most innocent comment or word can mean the world to another person because you can’t always know what is going on in their day, their minds …or hearts. You can simply say a couple words that possibly was something maybe their Mom used to say, or maybe just send that Tweet and say “hi” just when they felt no one is noticing them at all. Something so tiny and innocent can mean the world to others.
It has to me, and I am willing to bet you too.
One more reason to give. What it can do for YOU.
Giving to others of your time, your heart and your soul can be an amazing feeling when you help another person feel worthwhile, important, valuable. We don’t neccesarily get gold stars everytime we do it but we can recieve something better.
If you need that pay off Okay, here it is…..
When you show a kindness to another human being, at some point it will come back to you. If not immmeadiately, then it will down the road.
You learn from giving. You grow from giving and become stronger for giving. If you do it enough you will become more comfortable with it and better at it. I know not everyone is comfortable being open with others. When you allow yourself though to be more open, you open your life and heart to so much more than you can imagine.
You know, next time YOU may be that person on the other end of that bad day and someone will take it upon themselves…… to lift your spirits.
Sounds easy…Simple..
Yes. For some reason, the simple and easy tasks seem to be some of the ones most needed in this world today. Let’s change that!.
As Human beings, our humanity is one of our best qualities. So, share it and
Give.
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7 Things You’ll Need Give Up To Be Happy.
So what would you give up to be happy?
There are 7 things I know in my heart that to truly be happy, you have to leave behind. Give up. I realize saying it and doing it are two different things. I think it’s an ongoing process we continue to work at each day.
To be happy you have to let go of the following:
1. Saying “I can’t”.
2. Quitting before you know the outcome of your actions.
3. Saying “I won’t”.
4. Accepting “OK” as good enough.
5. Putting things off.
6. Fear.
7. Impatience
More possibilities, chances and life.
What you gain when you give up the 7
Saying I can’t - Yea, that one, has to go……Now.
Saying I can’t is one of the biggest wastes of time there is. By the time you think …”I can’t”, then say “I can’t”, the fact is ….you could have tried.
But it’s true right? Stop saying “I can’t” and gain confidence, strength, you reclaim some of your greatness by giving up those two words.
Saying I Won’t - I won’t is about the same as “I can’t” but I think it can be worse.
”I won’t” means you aren’t even thinking of trying. You’re giving up before you even look at what you need to do, to accomplish what you want and need to accomplish!. Why?
“Won’t”, is worse. Give up “I won’t” and you will be opening your life up to so many new possibilities , you won’t, be able to keep up with them all. You will be amazed.
Quitting Before You Know The Outcome Of Your Actions - You have been trying and trying. You see no results. You’ve decided to give up. Classic. I’ve done it myself. Started a diet, it doesn’t work fast enough and “Oh, forget it”. If you hang in there though, and give your goals and plans time, to grow and flourish, give yourself time to see a change, time for change to take place, you can get what you have worked so hard for.
If you don’t you will end up with nothing. Period. Every time.
Guys, we get just so much time on this planet, and giving ONE MOMENT away is a waste of your time. The time you were gifted with. If you aren’t going to put in the time you are wasting it. OVER and OVER and OVER. You’re smarter than that and deserve better. Give it to yourself. The gift of Time.
Accepting “OK” As Good Enough - This infuriates me to no end. Drives me nuts. That’s right sometimes we accept “OK” as good enough. What are we doing ?!?!
If you feel yourself doing this, STOP NOW!.
You were not born to do reach for ”OK” or “satisfactory”. You were not born to reach for the clouds. The “stars” are out there if you reach and work for them, you can have what you want, but you will be called to work for it, strive for it, sacrifice for it.
Nothing worth having is easy. If you start demanding from yourself your best you will start to see things change. Remember, other people, if they think “OK” is good enough for you, that you don’t mind or care, that will be all you get from others as well. A lot of the time if you don’t demand better for yourself, you won’t just get it from others either. Demand 200% from yourself and others will start to respond.
Putting Things Off - For some, this is one of the easiest things to do. You tell yourself “I’ll do it later.” “I’ll get to it.” “I’ll start tomorrow.”
Maybe… but maybe and it’s a good chance, you won’t. (there’s that word again). It’s only human to be nervous, scared and apprehensive about new things, big plans, important goals. I get that way too. But I have learned that putting things off, only drags things out, make it worse and can make it easy to forget it all together. Just do it. That phrase has made Nike millions of dollars because it’s short and to the point and most of all…
It’s true.
If you stop putting things off you will be surprised how fast things will start to get done and start coming together for you. Life is not to be put off but lived. If you make a mistake, so be it. It’s the real and authentic you. Learn from it and move forward but no matter what, you will have moved forward and that, is the only direction your life should be going. Ever. Period.
Fear - Fear can be a good thing at times, it can prevent you from doing things that are stupid and in some cases, dangerous. Fear is a larger enemy than it is a friend though. It can KEEP you from making some of the best decisions you will ever make. Fear can paralyze and stun us into feeling helpless and weak and talk us into believing that we actually are.
This is the furthest thing from the truth by the way. Giving up your fear can and will change your life and how you feel about yourself. It can be the most difficult thing, giving up fear. I think we use it a a safety net at times. “If I’m afraid, I better step back and think on this move again.” You must go forward with confidence in this life. Fear is not a friend. Give it up. You will gain a lot more in return.
Impatience - “Patience is a virtue”. It’s also a blessing. I was once told I have the ”patience of Job.” I felt really good about that. To me that means I’m smart, willing to wait for good things and work, for even greater things in my life and maybe even….. wise? (Jury is still out)
Giving up impatience will only bring you peace of mind. Because when you slow down, and realize that the world and universe, has its own timing and you can’t force everything to your own time table you gain a few things.
You will gain the peace of knowing that if something isn’t coming your way in the time YOU WANT it too, it doesn’t mean it won’t. It can just mean that it has a time table of its own and this situation is going to call for you to have patience.
This is important: The answer is not always “NO” ..but just “not yet”. Expecting to get what we want, WHEN we want it is fine, to a point. But sometimes we just have to wait for things. At the time we think it’s unfair, wrong and we want to scream. If we give up impatience though, and hang in there and keep trying, fighting and showing up everyday to fight another day, try one more time, say one more prayer, If we just give up impatience and not give up when it’s too hard, what we get in return is the gift of persistence, and that, is one of the greatest blessings you will ever receive. One you will need and use through your life.
The Wind Up
Life is not easy and sometimes we make it tougher on ourselves than it has to be. We do our best but so many times we can be our own worst enemy. These things I listed are all things that can get in our way and keep us from succeeding in most of the situations that come our way. Life loves to throw us a curve ball every chance it gets so we need to really do ourselves a big favor and get out of our own way.
The last thing we need is to make it even tougher on ourselves. Giving up these few things is a great start to becoming individuals who think smart and ….act even smarter.
I don’t believe in the saying “smart enough to know when to give up” Because I don’t believe there is a time to ever give up. But I firmly believe in being smart enough to know
WHAT, to give up.
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Dan Gheesling: Helping Others Reach Their Dreams!.
How many of you watch reality tv shows?
I know a lot of people watch them. That’s obvious by the insane numbers of them popping up everywhere, all the time!!. I have to admit I have been watching “Celebrity Apprentice” lately.
I like it!.
Reality shows, if they are good, can really pull you in. I don’t watch many but there a couple I check in on now and then.
I have always liked and watched one reality show in particular though. One that I watch on a pretty regular basis.
“Big Brother“ Which is on CBS.
In case you don’t know the show “Big Brother” let me give you a quick outline.
On the show, a group of people are chosen to live together in a large house, then they are then isolated from the outside world. They are continuously watched by television cameras. If you choose, you can purchase the ability from the CBS website to watch the houseguests, as “Big Brother” calls them, or the contestants, live 24/7 as they live in the house through what they call ”Big Brother” live feeds.
Each season lasts for around three months, with 12-14 contestants entering the house. In order to win the final cash prize, all the contestants have to do is survive weekly evictions and be the last one.. or as in the case with “Big Brother”, the last two.. standing. In “Big Brother” they have a big winner and a runner – up.
The runner-up will win $50,000…. and the big winner will win $500,000.
Not bad huh.
This is Dan Gheesling.
If you follow the reality tv game show “Big Brother”, most likely you know or recognize Dan Gheesling. If not, then let me let you in on a little reality tv show trivia…
He was the big winner on ”Big Brother” 4 years ago!.
Pictured here with Dan is Memphis Garrett. Memphis was Dan's best friend and ally in the Big Brother house. Memphis won the $50,000 prize that year and Dan and Memphis are still good friends!.
You’ll notice this is Personal Development/Motivational/Health/Fitness blog, but I asked Dan if he would let me write a post about him because I believe in helping others and lending a hand whenever possible to help someone else reach their goals and dreams. I also think Dan’s new project is unique and something that is one of a kind, and for those who have the same dream Dan had a few years ago of getting cast on reality tv, Dan’s new project…
will be invaluable.
What Dan has done is written 2 ebooks and created a very informative new website in hopes of being able to help others with their dream goal of getting on reality tv!.
The Books
Dan’s first book is all about his four-year adventure in trying to get cast on the reality show “Big Brother” and is called “How To Get On Reality Tv –How A Normal Guy Got Cast On Reality Tv”
Dan’s other book is an actual “How To” Guide that teaches you everything you should know about getting cast on reality tv.
In ”The Guide” “How To Get Cast On Reality Tv — The Step – By – Step Guide” Dan takes you through each step of the casting process giving you all his insider knowledge, tips and the advice that only someone who has gone through it all and knows all the ups and downs of the process can give. Yes, it took Dan those four years to finally get cast on “Big Brother” so the amount of information he gives is extensive.
For example, all the little nuances that make ALL the difference in whether someone is accepted by casting, or not.
He covers it ALL in the The Guide . From how to fill out your application to apply, to hopefully getting that big call giving you the news you’ve been chosen to be cast.
The Website
The website is another great source of information. It is THE place to go for advice about trying to get cast on reality tv. He also plans on having interviews in the future with other reality tv contestants people would like to hear from. The website is continually growing with new and helpful resources all the time!.
For example, recently he started a series of how to videos for his how to course
You can sign up to receive an e-mail each time Dan introduces a new video to the course. They will be a great companion to the How to guide!. In the videos Dan will talk about and help you through the different steps in the casting process. His first in the series is up and running now!.
Dan is also getting ready to do his first Podcast. This will be another great way for everyone to learn a lot about the different steps to making their reality tv dreams come true. He has already had to two live video chats as well!.
In fact This Week, Thursday, March 29th at 9:30 p.m.
Dan is going to be on Jokers Update Radio Chat
On April 1st, Dan will be on The Baub Show
Please check Dan’s Twitter page and Dan’s Facebook page for additional information on these appearances.
You can “Click” on the book below to see the website and get all the information on Dan’s book, the How To Guide, new videos, articles, dates for future live chats, everything, and that new Podcast coming up!.
Reaching Out To Help Others
Dan also has a blog. It’s a Personal Development and Motivational Blog. I wanted to take this time to mention that as well. Because it was Dan’s blog at www.iwouldcoach.com that inspired me to start this blog!. His blog is informative, fun, motivational, inspiring and he has a wonderful community of people who come to the blog and it’s growing all the time.
It is my favorite blog!.
I really wanted to help in some tiny way and share Dan’s new project with all of you because I know everyone has a dream, hopefully, many dreams in their life. I realized while writing this post that not only could I hopefully help Dan in some small way but I could also help in reminding everyone that having the chance to reach out and help another person is one of the greatest gifts you can receive.
One thing I’ve learned keeping in touch with Dan, following Dan’s Twitter page and Dan’s Facebook page over the past four years is that quite a few people have the same dream Dan had. People are always asking him for his advice on how to get on reality tv. With his new project, he has come up with some great ways to pass on that experience.
Another thing about Dan is he always does his best to answer everyone who sends him a message. The best place to reach Dan and ask questions of him is Dan’s Facebook page or at his new website www.howtogetonrealitytv.net because at those places he will be able to answer your questions more in-depth.
Following a good example
If you have a dream and it’s one that you know in your heart of hearts is one you have to reach for. You should. You have too. Dan knew that and he never gave up. It took a lot of trying to get there but he finally reached that dream and now is helping others do the same.
There are some people in life you can learn a lot from. They live their lives in a way that teach others by their example. They want help others, they reach out, they treat others as they would like to be treated themselves.
No one is perfect. Certainly not me. I just think doing your best to reach out to others, to help lift a spirit, or reach a dream, to possibly help guide a heart in the right direction, or maybe, help climb that mountain…..is a gift.
I do my best to live this idea everyday. I have truly learned a lot from Dan over these past four years. He is the type of person who reaches out when he can to help others.
We should always do our best to help those who have dreams that they are trying to reach and attain.
That’s what it’s all about. Helping others.
Reaching a dream. It can be like climbing a mountain. You take your step then turn to reach out your hand to the person behind you, to help them and make sure they reach their next step.
I think that’s what Dan is doing. Reaching out that hand and helping others reach that next step to attaining their goal and dream.
What we all should do. Whenever we are lucky enough, to have the chance.
Thanks SO MUCH to Dan Gheesling for letting me….. help him.
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3 Easy Steps To Staying Motivated, Driven and Fired Up!.
Do you have "the fire?"
Inspiration, motivation, desire, devotion, drive…. Fire.
Those are some big words that can carry BIG feelings behind them. When we are lucky enough to have those in our lives, life can be great, exciting, fun.
When you feel the lack of them, life…..
can be lonely, dark ….and even feel meaningless..
Goals can change but you have to stay hungry
When I started going to the gym in the very beginning, it was for me, the first time in a long time getting out and making friends. One day at the gym, one of my friends and I had a conversation about the gym, working out and eating healthy. She said to me….
“Colleen, You’re like I used to be”
What she meant is that I was motivated, inspired, dedicated, driven, everyday 24/7 to the gym, working out and eating right, to my goal of losing weight and getting into great shape. I was dedicated to my goal and my dream.
Today I have had my days when I’m tired or down though I haven’t become less dedicated or less driven, it’s just that my goals have changed somewhat, because I’ve reached that part of my goal that was really the first hurdle to reaching the “end goal”.
This is what I think we can miss and why we lose our drive and motivation.
We reach our goals and then think we’re done. It’s over. Then we feel like my friend:
“you are what I used to be”
Used to be?
My friend forgot one very important rule of having and keeping motivation and drive.
The second you reach a goal the secret to never losing that motivated , dedicated, that driven feeling is get right in there….. and strive for your next goal.
Burn this into your memory. THIS, is inside everyone of us.
If you aren’t reaching and striving for something it can be lonely, and you can feel left behind while watching others happy, motivated and working toward something.
To keep motivation and inspiration and that intense drive alive you need to keep using it!.
My friend forgot that one fact. She needed to keep stoking the fire of motivation, devotion and drive. If you let that fire burn out you will feel tired, bored, listless and without purpose in whatever you are doing and in your life.
That can be death to a dream or goal.
Staying FIRED UP
1. To stay FIRED UP: You have to sit down every once in a while and go over your goal plan. As your goal becomes clearer and you get closer to it, you may need to adjust the plan you been using to reach it. Always keep an eye on how you’re feeling and where you are going. Keep your course fresh and updated. Life changes so fast and we need to change with it and change up our plan to stay in the game and on point. Don’t get diverted. Life likes to throw curve balls at us, and you may even have to toss your plan out the window and start from scratch.
Do not give up, you just have to adjust. That’s life. It loves to throw a wrench in things. Yea, get used to that. Try to see it as a chance to show what you’re made of and hit right back with an even bigger and better plan!.
The choice is optimism or giving up. What do you want to be known for?. Now relax, remain calm, adjust …. Keep moving forward.
2. To stay FIRED UP: Never go backwards. You’ve come far in your goal or goals and going backwards for any reason is not going in the right direction. Forward is progress. Backwards is just that… Look back to see how far you have come, but do not go back, you’ve been there done that…….Move on.
3. To stay FIRED UP: Take time to remember why you are working toward your goal. Everyday take a few minutes to just think about why you are fired up, motivated, driven. Reminding yourself of the reasons you have that fire!. It can feel like you got just got a super charge!.
The wind up
I know it can be tough staying fired up, motivated and that intense drive is a blessing. One which if you are lucky enough to have, please take the time to share your motivation and enthusiasm with someone who is wishing they had it. It can be so lonely and painful to want that fire but can’t seem to find it.
If you have it never under any circumstances let go of it.
But please share your optimism with another. You might be the one to make all the difference!
One thing I need to say is this.
If you have it or have had it. YOU HAVE IT STILL. It might be unseen at the moment. But it was there and it will never die. It was there because you have that kind of heart. Strong devoted, one that has great strength. It can run but it can’t hide. No. You have it. Period. You had it because that’s who YOU ARE.
Don’t let it fool you. It’s there. You need to wake yours up with something that excites you ! You have to look though. You will find it. Look back to one time you had something that made you feel motivated that you would have done anything. When you find it again, remember it’s like a muscle that needs to be used or it gets weak.
That’s the key to motivation, to keep stoking that fire. Keep that fire burning inside you. Keep calling upon you motivation and drive by using it everyday.
Stay hungry. Always keep moving forward and never go back.
Like I said, you’ve been there.
I made up this motto a while ago. I am sure you have heard it somewhere though.
“Never give up, never give in and never say die.”
That was my Mom .
That is Me.
And you too ………..If you want it to be.
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