2.  The Champion Within Weekly Article

Avoiding Futile Competition by Denis Waitley
  (Excerpted from The Psychology of Motivation)

Denis Waitley has studied, counseled and trained leaders in virtually every field including Apollo astronauts, Olympic gold medalists, Super Bowl champions, returning POW's, heads of state and Fortune 500 top executives.

Denis is recognized as a world class speaker and author and has traveled the globe sharing success ideas and strategies to thousands of companies the past 25 years. To book Dr. Waitley to speak for your company or to be part of your upcoming Regional or National Convention send an email to speaker@deniswaitley.com or call 877-929-0439 and ask for Hilary.

3. Weekly Seeds of Greatness by Denis Waitley

Seeds of Determination: It's Up to Me

Life is a do-it-for-others, do-it-yourself project.

Stop stewing and start doing! Take action TNT. Today, Not Tomorrow.

Life is not accountable to us for meaning; we are accountable to life!

Don't put success and happiness on layaway. Do it now!

Everything that is past is either a learning experience to grow on, a beautiful memory to reflect on, or a motivating factor to act upon.

You have been given the greatest power in the world, the power to choose.

Giant oaks do grow from little acorns; but first you must have an acorn!

By thinking and acting affirmatively in this minute, you will influence the hour, the day.

You are your own scriptwriter and the play is never finished, no matter what your age or position in life.
 

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4. The Winner's Edge Coaching Tips

This week, we'll take a little twist and answer a question posed to Denis by a subscriber asking advice on how to become a public speaker. This is a question frequently posed to Denis and other successful speakers, and so for the benefit of those who are looking on tips and guidance, this week is for you! Enjoy!

Q: Hi Denis, I enjoy your ezine. A bit about myself, my name is Neville, I turned 50 years old on the 15th May 2005. I am positive I used to listen to some of your tapes, when I was driving. But let's start from the beginning as to why I am writing to you. I was on what we call our monthly country trip [is what all the representatives called going to other towns and seeing the customers] it was a 3 day 2 nights away from home. Leaving early the first morning and getting home late on the last day. The date was 11 October 2001, I had a serious car accident. I spent the next 8 months in the hospital, the first 7 or 8 weeks in the intensive care unit [I was unconscious]. Only one doctor, the neurosurgeon Dr. Nadvi, said I would survive. Well, I am still alive to prove him right. So I feel your tape which I used to listen to was one of the reasons that I am still alive today. I am still not a 100% but trying to get there. I have written to you a number of times before, but they never sounded quite right to me. But I can not keep putting it off. Because of my accident, the company has given me early retirement, but I get so bored. I have been looking to maybe start a little business. With what I experienced I have thought about may be trying my hand at being a motivational speaker. Could you enlighten me as I need all the help I can get? Many thanks Denis, and may your God go with you, regards Neville.

A: Dear Neville: Thank you for corresponding and telling me about your remarkable personal story and recovery. You already have the most important ingredient in becoming a successful motivational speaker: "You are living proof of the power within."

What you should do:

Begin speaking at service clubs and any organization that meets regularly for lunch (This is how most successful speakers began their careers).

At first you won't get a fee. No problem. But be sure you ask for a recommendation or referral letter afterwards. And try to audio record as many of your talks as possible. One of those I recorded, that was only about 30 minutes in length, was heard by Earl Nightingale and became the audition tape that pushed my career into high gear.

You need a topic that you are identified with. "A Walking Miracle" "Against All Odds", something like that. You need a one-page flyer that describes your story, your background, and any credentials that give you credibility.

Do an Internet search of "Speakers Bureaus" and, when you are ready, send an audio CD or DVD promo of your talk. It should be no longer than 20 to 30 minutes, and be in front of a live audience who is reacting favorably to your presentation.

The most important thing is for you to speak at every opportunity in front of an audience.

If I had it to do all over again, the only thing I would change would be my schedule. I have been on the road (or plane) for most of the past 30 years. You are at the right age to be able to travel without interrupting raising small children.

Never, never give up on your dream.

Warm regards,
Denis Waitley

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6. Customer Feedback

Here are some of the testimonials and comments we received over the past week from our Ezine subscribers. We love receiving comments and feedback from our readers - so keep it coming!

Dear Mr. Waitley, I wanted to send you a note letting you know what a change you brought to my life. When I was 15 years old I had a coach put the Psychology of Winning tapes in my hand and told me to listen to them until I could recite them. I'm 38 years old now. The principles that you taught me in those tapes helped a kid that was trying to overcome a challenging childhood (divorce, abandonment, physical handicap). I went on to be a four year state qualifier in high school, and compete in a Div. 1 college program. I was never a standout athlete in college, but was able to use much of what you taught me to be the captain of the teams. I took the principles you taught and have applied them to my professional life, where I have consistently been in the top 5% income earners. The greatest thanks go to you for what I have been able to pass along to my three awesome children. It has been tremendous to see how the principles that you taught me, and that I passed along to them have impacted them in their individual successes. You have lived a life of significance, and I Thank You.
-- Rod M.

Hi Mr. Denis Waitley, we have a poet in our subcontinent Indo-Pak, Mirza Ghalib, The Goethe of East has said, "It is indeed difficult to make any job/work/assignment Easy, As it is not achievable for a man to be a Human." You and Mr. Jim Rohn and all people who are guiding mankind for being Human is really a sacred task. It is really a priceless task. I read and email to my friends and relations. Thank u for your being kind.
-- Baqir Ali
 

Thank you Ezine readers, for the sincere and kind words of encouragement and appreciation you sent us this week! -- DW
 

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