Denis Waitley's Ezine
June 5, 2008 Welcome!
To this issue of the Denis Waitley International online newsletter. My goal is to offer valuable, relevant, leading edge, and interesting content, with some innovative and refreshing differences from the other ezines and newsletters you may be receiving. Warm regards, P.S. Today's issue is going out to more than 94,612 weekly subscribers. If you've enjoyed this edition and found it to be valuable, then if you would do me the favor of forwarding it to your friends, family and associates, it would be very much appreciated. If they would like to subscribe, have them send an email to: subscribe@deniswaitley.com Many Thanks! In This Issue.....1. This Week's Jumpstart
1. This Week's JumpstartThe art of visualization to help you make your goals part of your subconscious reflex habits, like brushing your teeth or driving your car. Imagine that you're driving home. Think about the steps you take. You start the car, turn left at the light on Main Street, take a right to the expressway, and head west to the foothills. These interim steps break down your final objective, into easily segmented steps. Psychologists call this interior model or template a "cognitive map." The cognitive map gives you an image by which to check progress at every moment. If you expect to reach a landmark in less time than you are taking on this particular trip, you might speed up a little to get back on pace. Scientists refer to the process of adjusting your actions to fit your image of what is right as using a "negative feedback loop." This doesn't mean that you berate yourself when you get off track. It means you mentally correct to the target. Gary Player, one of golf's immortals, gave an impromptu demonstration of this process during a Master's Tournament he won many years ago. He lined up his shot, hit a solid seven iron, and laid the ball down softly on the green forty feet past the pin placement. For me, that would have been a sensational shot. For Player, it was a very long putt for a birdie, and he wanted to correct his error. Without changing his expression, he looked at this caddie, who handed him his eight iron. Player walked back to where the ball had been, went into his stance, glanced at his target, and then swung through, watching the imaginary ball land dead to the pin. You could almost see him thinking to himself, "That's the way to play this shot. The eight iron was the proper club. Next time, I'll put it right there." Tiger Woods has this same uncanny ability, as a result of discipline, practice and concentration, which I watched him display once again when he won the 2005 Masters Tournament in a playoff. American physiologist, Edmund Jacobsen, has pioneered remarkable studies showing that when an individual imagines running, small but measurable amounts of contraction actually take place in the leg muscles. In the same way, when you create a vivid, frightening image in your mind, your body responds with a quickened pulse, elevated blood pressure, sweating, goosebumps, and dryness of the mouth. I remember feeling all of those symptoms when I was twelve years old and my friends dared me to run through a farmer's pasture that had the biggest, ugliest, meanest bull I'd ever seen corralled there. Above the fence that we were supposed to crawl through before sprinting safely to the other side was a cryptic sign the farmer had posted for trespassers: "Don't attempt to cross this field unless you can do it in 9.9 seconds. The bull can do it in 10 flat!" That sign motivated several involuntary muscle spasms in me, and I had to change into a fresh pair of overalls when I got home. Conversely, when you hold a strong, positive, relaxing image in your mind, your body responds with a lowered heart rate and decreased blood pressure and your muscles tend to relax. These functions take place automatically, unconsciously, and you're seldom aware of their cause. You think they "just happened." This week begin to utilize or increase your utilization of the art of visualizing your dreams, so that accomplishment of your goals simply becomes a habit!
2. The Champion Within ArticleGoing for Gold in Life by Denis WaitleyIn Beijing this summer we'll see those five brilliant, interlocking Olympic rings on flags, TV and billboards. The world's best athletes will compete for gold and the triumphant will stand, listening to their national anthems on the winner's platform. They come from different countries, diverse cultures and they represent a variety of sports. But the peak performers all have something in common—traits and attitudes that make them champions in sport and in life. The first trait of winners is belief in their dreams. Performance is not a measure of value; it's a reflection of it. You perform up to the expectation that you and significant others have of you in advance. So the expectation equals motivation. And motivation is an inner force that compels behavior. The most important belief you will ever have is about your potential. Why would you be motivated to learn if you didn't think you were worth the effort? You must look at yourself as an uncut gemstone of potential—a diamond in the making that only needs to be cut and polished with experience, skills and knowledge. Belief is the single most important thing. I believe I can do something more than I am doing, and I won't let anything stop me. You project on the outside what you feel on the inside. The most important opinion you will ever have is the one in your head. That makes you your greatest coach. How do you increase your worth and project the belief in yourself? Give your name first when you meet someone. Smile because it's a light in the window to let someone know you care. Don't use trial and error; read biographies of people who have overcome the most to become successful. The most successful people read the most. Use mentors. There are dozens of ways to increase your belief in yourself. With a belief in yourself you can cultivate your talents. Talent is inborn. You will never have another ounce of talent because it was given to you at the moment you were conceived. It's a combination of all the marvelous things that came before you. For example, the ability to hold a scalpel steady is inborn; musical talent is inborn. There are 19 natural gifts that have been discovered. Your job is to dust off and uncover your talents so they can bud and blossom. The things you love to do in the evenings and on Saturdays are where your talents lie. Believe in your talents. Believe in your worth. Adopting, developing and maintaining a winning mindset is vital to anyone's success. Let me share with you the Psychology of Winning. My Psychology of Winning 6-CD program is the best-selling personal development program of all time! And this week I am giving you special discount on the price. Take advantage of my special offer, and give yourself or someone else a gift that will last a lifetime and positively impact you and those you care about the most! To learn more or to ordergo to www.yoursuccessstore.com/winning or call 877-929-0439.
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. Seeds of Greatness by Denis WaitleySeeds of Confidence: Value is Inside Out The stretch of the limousine usually is inversely proportional to the self-esteem of the person riding in it. Expect the best, plan for the worst, and prepare to be surprised. You can only do good, if you feel good. The price of success is to bear the criticism of envy. Individuals with good self-esteem can accept or reject the opinions of others, but never depend on them for their sense of worthiness.
4. The Winner's Edge Coaching TipsThis week's coaching tip is simple and profound: Give of your best in the worst of times. Personal integrity knows no season and doesn't hinge on the weather, the stock market report, or the leading economic indicators. You have it or you don't. -- DW
5. Featured Product of the WeekSoon the eyes of the world will be focused on Beijing for the upcoming Olympic games. What is it that differentiates Olympians and their mindset from others? Beyond the obvious of being world-class in their particular sport, it is imperative they possess a winning mindset. Adopting, developing and maintaining a winning mindset is vital to anyone's success. Let me share with you the Psychology of Winning. My Psychology of Winning 6-CD program is the best-selling personal development program of all time! And this week I am giving you special discount on the price. Take advantage of my special offer, and give yourself or someone else a gift that will last a lifetime and positively impact you and those you care about the most! Whether you realize it or not, you are in the game! And winning is only an attitude away. Pressure or excitement, the choice is yours. Being a winner is an attitude, a way of life, a self-concept. It's a heads-up, full-speed ahead way of living and being. It's wanting the ball at crunch time because you believe in yourself. It's an expectation of success that you can master with your personal coach, Denis Waitley. The Psychology of Winning is already one of the most acclaimed and popular CD programs of all time. And based on the thousands of personal "thank you" letters Denis has received from around the world, we know it has made a profound difference in the lives of those who have applied it. In the Psychology of Winning you'll learn how to: - Make a habit of the Ten Steps to Winning taken by all Olympic champions, top sales stars and top executives. Nothing can stop you once you've mastered the material in this program. All the other victories you want to experience in life will flow from the change in mindset that makes you a winner. Don't lose another moment. You are about to discover The Psychology of Winning. 6 CDs To order go to www.yoursuccessstore.com/winning or call 877-929-0439. Also see the BUY ALL Special at the bottom of the order page! 6. More InformationEzine Archives - To review previous issues of Denis Waitley's Ezine, please go to: Ezine Archives Printer-Friendly Version - Denis Waitley's Ezine: Issue 105 - Printer-Friendly How to Subscribe - Subscribe at Denis Waitley International or send an email to subscribe@deniswaitley.com How to Unsubscribe - Use the automatic link at the bottom of this issue, or email unsubscribe@deniswaitley.com Booking Denis Waitley - Send an email to speaker@deniswaitley.com and include your name, company, date and location of event, along with anticipated audience size and composition. No Spamming or List Sharing! - You can rest assured that your subscription email address will be kept in the strictest confidence. We do not divulge, nor make available to any third party, our subscription list. Your privacy is paramount to us! Therefore, it receives the respect it deserves! Copyright/Reprint Info - The contents of this Ezine may be copied, reproduced, or freely distributed for all nonprofit purposes without the consent of the author as long as the author's name and contact information are included. Example: Reproduced with permission from the Denis Waitley Ezine. To subscribe to Denis Waitley's Ezine, go to www.deniswaitley.com or send an email with Join in the subject to subscribe@deniswaitley.com Copyright 2008 Denis Waitley International. All rights reserved worldwide. All contents Copyright 2008 Denis Waitley International except where indicated otherwise. All rights reserved worldwide. **Duplication or reprints only with express permission or approved Credits (see above). All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Contact Information: Denis Waitley International
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