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17 Jul 2011 The Day A Dream Came True

July 17th, 1955 was a great day for Walt Disney and for the world. This was the day that Disneyland opened in Anaheim California, a day Walt had dreamed of for many years.

Since this day, millions upon millions have experienced the “magic” of Walt Disney’s dream come true.

A trip to Disneyland may be an experience of a lifetime for some, a getaway adventure for others. But everyone who visits this famous theme park, definitely encounters an element of “magic”. The magic of a big dream come true.

Yes, it is an experience to visit Disneyland, but it is one that will only last a few days.

When you achieve YOUR dreams the experience will last a lifetime.

What you really want in your life is the experience of YOUR dream coming true right?

Recently I read a book entitled: “How to be like Walt”. This book is full of keys to living that magic life of dreams coming true that Walt Disney led. I highly recommend that you get a copy and devour it.

Today, let’s study three keys that are revealed in a statement made by Burris Jenkins Jr, Nearst Newspaper Columnist. (This is a quote from the book).

When Walt Disney dreams he doesn’t fool around. Furthermore he invariable makes his dreams come true – in a dozen different mediums.

Maybe it’s because I don’t know what is impossible commented Walt at lunch the other day.

I’ve found that those who know too much, don’t do much.

Did you spot the three keys to Walt’s success in this statement? If you didn’t, I challenge you to go back and read it again before you continue reading this article.

Ok, so here they are. Listen carefully, and then write down how you will apply these keys to your life.

1. When Walt dreams he doesn’t fool around.
Walt dreamed and he dreamed big. But he did not stay on his rocking chair dreaming into the sunset. Oh no, he was always creating plans of action and acting on his plans. He worked hard AND strategically. (Notice he did not just work hard – he worked strategically also).

2. He invariable makes his dreams come true.
The key word here is MAKES. You have to make your dream come true.

  • No one else cares about your dream like you do.
  • No one else will make your dream come true.
  • You have to do it. You have to take the necessary, strategic action to reach your dreams.

3. I have found that those who know too much, don’t do much.
It is good to learn and train and gather information. But you can always have too much of a good thing.

There are some people who spend their lives learning and learning, but they don’t DO anything.

  • Learning will not achieve your dreams. Action will.
  • Learning will give you the ideas and skills to develop your dreams.
  • Decisive disciplined and strategic action will take you on the journey to achieving your dreams.

Here’s a bonus key: It is found in Walt’s thinking process (or mindset).

He never allowed himself to think of any dream as
being impossible to achieve. To him, it was always POSSIBLE.

You too CAN see the day when your dreams come true, if you take action.

JilHave you started? What strategic action steps did you take today that will lead you to achieving your dreams?


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11 Oct 2010 The Missing Link

The missing linkA lot of interest have been stirred up in recent years concerning learning to create positive mindsets and related topics.

Much of what is being taught is good but not all of it.

Why not all of it? There is too much being taught with a very important step missing. In fact this step is so important that without it, the rest of the teaching will not work.

We are being told to focus on the positive to overcome the negative, and this is good. I teach that too, BUT not by itself. By itself it is not the whole story.

You will probably find it hard if not impossible to see a change in your life and circumstances by simply speaking and thinking positive words.

This is only the beginning.
There is another important ingredient which I call the missing link.

What is this missing link? ACTION.

You cannot change your life or your circumstances without action.
Yes, you start with changing your thoughts, but you cannot stop there. Those who do stop there end up very very frustrated and are usually the ones who say that changing your thoughts to change your life does not work. They are half right. But only half right!

All too many folk are looking for a magic wand that will sweep them away to the land of success. Such a thing does not exist.

It takes discipline, determination and dedication to achieve your dreams.

Everything you and I do, we do in our minds first.
So yes, the FIRST step is to change your mind. Change your focus and belief system.
Then take action, and this is where many fall down. They don’t take action.

What stops you from taking action:

  • Are you waiting for inspiration? Think about this:
    Doing doesn’t come from inspiration inspiration comes from doing Billy Cox
  • Are you sure enough of goals? Perhaps you dreams/goals are not crystal clear. Make sure you order a copy of Find Your Why Now RIGHT NOW.
  • Are you confident enough in yourself?
  • Are you passionate about your goals?. Are you dreaming?- allow yourself to dream, and dream big.
  • Just plain laziness – some folk spend their lives waiting for the magic formula (not you though).
Procrastination will steal your dreams and keep you on the sidelines. Successful people are willing to take massive action each and every day until they reach their goals. Billy Cox

JillDream – focus on your dream – change your belief system – think positive thoughts AND take action!

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