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27 February 2010, 18:51
Nikki Stone Olympic Gold Medalist Motivates OLYMPIANS!
The American Olympian's Mental Toughness and Teamwork
Here at these Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada, I was honored -- and challenged -- by the United States Olympic Committee to help motivate the Olympians to outperform their competitors. I was joined by Olympic champions Bonnie Blair (6-time Olympic speedskating medalist), Dan O'Brien (Decathlon gold medalist), Picabo Street (Alpine skiing gold and silver medalist) and Vonetta Flowers (Bobsledding gold medalist). Not bad company to be in.
Throughout these Olympic Ambassador Programs, we wanted to impart our knowledge of overcoming obstacles and distractions, dealing with intense pressure, and building confidence as the athletes went off to their respected venues. To make sure they were thinking confidently before the Games, we had them write down their goals, positive words that will help redirect their focus, and the legacy they want to leave behind as an Olympian.
It was truly inspiring to work with all the athletes as they arrived in Vancouver, and then see them go out and live up to those legacies, despite the anxiety at the games. It is incredibly hard to go from a hundred people closely following you to a hundred million people closely following you...virtually overnight. The pressure can take down even the most seasoned athletes. Those left standing at the end are the ones with the most mental toughness.
How proud I've been of these American athletes, regardless of what happens throughout the final few days. They came to these Olympics with a mission.
I feel the pounding in their hearts as they stand in the starting gate. And I know the expressions on their faces as they finish their runs, routines or games. It takes a lifetime of work and a boatload of heart. Mission accomplished.
Medals and personal bests are continuing to rush in daily. Veterans inspiring rookies and rookies revitalizing veterans. One American feeds off the last. There is an intense power in seeing your compatriot win an Olympic medal, knowing you've trained with the same mental and physical intensity.
One of my favorite days of the Games so far had to be the day of the women's downhill and men's snowboard halfpipe. Having both Lindsey Vonn and Shaun White as contributors for my book, When Turtles Fly, I knew the personal side of their stories this time, so it made their gold medal performance that much more moving and inspiring. After hearing their stories, I knew that Lindsey had the mindset to break past the obstacles that plagued her and Shaun could continue his confident domination.
With Lindsey and Shaun, and with many others, I recognize the familiar look of both exhilaration and relief as their runs come to an end. Four years is a long time to have to wait for another shot at an Olympic medal. And those left to still compete are eagerly waiting to share those same emotions.
I know the most nerve-wracking event for me to watch will be aerial skiing. I have so many friends and old teammates competing and I really want to see them all perform to their potential. Even after twelve years since my gold medal win, I still feel the intense pressure when I arrive at the venue. To be honest, I feel downright sick to my stomach. In many ways, I think it's harder to be a spectator because after they leave our Olympic Ambassador Programs, we have no control over how anyone performs. I just have to have faith that they have that mental toughness and can feed off the success of their fellow American Olympians.
As we closed our session with the athletes, we told them, "One athlete will win every one of the Olympic events. Why not make it you?" Apparently, they've agreed!
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Margarita Nomeikiene
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14 February 2010, 09:58
Self-Love alchemy!
Miracle Mind
Hi Reader,
The relationship you have with yourself is like a blueprint that sets the nature and quality of your relationship with others.
The secret to creating and attracting a successful loving relationship with another, whether you have found that 'other' yet or not, lies in loving yourself.
Self-Love will enhance an existing relationship; ironing out problems and taking it to the next level, or attract a healthy, optimum relationship at an appropriate time if you are single.
Furthermore, it will quench any 'need' for a relationship, and bring the deep content and enjoyment of time on your own and being single in a rewarding and empowered way.
For this reason, and with Valentine's up ahead, I have included my article on Self-Love at the link below, which also includes practical ways to love yourself:
Go to: www.beliefbusterkit.com/selflove
The alchemical balm of Self-Love will positively transform all areas of your life and be reflected back to you in greater successes and the receiving of more gifts, blessings and abundance from the universe.
When it comes to love relationships, you may think about or list the qualities you want to show up in a partner, yet how many of those qualities do you show yourself?
Are you considerate, kind, loving, and generous to yourself, for example? Do you acknowledge your gifts, beauty, and attractiveness? Do you celebrate YOU and enjoy your own company? Are you intimate, honest, and respecting of yourself? Are you committed and faithful to you?
"Love is the great miracle cure. Loving ourselves works miracles in our lives." - Louise L. Hay
Your relationship with yourself will be mirrored in your relationships with others. What you cannot give to or receive from yourself, you will lack the ability to do so with another.
Your worth is a given. It is inherent by virtue that you exist. You are a spark of divinity, and an integral miraculous part of creation.
"Worth is a quality, not a quantity. You can neither add to nor diminish your worth. When you act or react in Reality to become more worthy, you will always fail. Stop trying to become worthy and start seeing your own worth."
- Lazaris
Some of the primary blocks that stand in the way of you loving yourself, are your beliefs - the beliefs you hold about yourself.
These are formed largely during childhood years, as well as at other key times in your life, and can be influenced and programmed by your parents, family, friends, media and society.
Limiting self-beliefs might include 'I'm not good enough', 'I'm bad', 'I'm wrong', 'I'm unlovable', 'I don't deserve', 'I'm unworthy', 'Nobody loves me', 'I am alone in the world', etc.
These faulty assumptions and negative self-concepts mar your self-image and the way you perceive and relate to yourself, others and the world.
To clear your limiting self-beliefs and experience your innate loveability and the innocent truth of your being, go to this link
Another major block to self-love is a lack of self-forgiveness. People may find it easy to let others off the hook but can be very hard on themselves.
To forgive yourself, check out Mark Myhre's the Magic of Self-Forgiveness
at this link!
And you can read my article on Self-Love at the link below!
Go to: www.beliefbusterkit.com/selflove
Much love and bright blessings,
Aine
P.S. One way I am loving myself is by enjoying some wonderful travels. In November I went on a dolphin holiday in the Bahamas, in December I took my Mum to Egypt to see the pyramids, and today I am off to Los Angeles for a spiritual seminar, and to enjoy some of the sun, sea and sights.
As a note, if you have been to L.A. or live there and have any tips on where to go, do let me know!
P.P.S. Loving yourself doesn't have to involve expense what-so-ever, of course, for loving yourself is not so much what you do, but how you think and feel about yourself.
Furthermore, there are ample no-cost or low-cost ways to be loving to yourself in practical ways, as explored in my Self-Love article at this link.
I remember a time in my life when I had virtually no money. I felt frustrated and limited in what I could do. Then, when in a thrift/charity shop one day, I noticed a book on the shelf titled "100 great things to do in London for free".
It was a nudge from the universe and demonstrated that fun could be had regardless of whether I had money, and if I used my imagination and adventurous spirit there were many ways I could enjoy myself.
Nature is my greatest love. Where ever you live, nature is always accessible to some degree, whether near to your home or a short travel away.
From http://www.beliefbusterkit.com/selflove
ENJOY!
Margarita Nomeikiene
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07 February 2010, 06:31
...You Can Do the Same by Nick Usborne
Alpha Freelancers Seek Out and Accept Only High-Value Engagements –
You Can Do the Same by Nick Usborne
Your next freelance copywriting client could be worth $1,000 to you. Or it could be worth $10,000 or more.
It’s up to you.
No, it isn’t the luck of the draw. No, it isn’t about the economy. No it isn’t about competition from other freelancers.
If you think the value of your next freelance assignment is determined by external factors, you’re just making excuses.
It is determined by you.
Alpha freelancers have a plan. They know where they are going. They have a goal and a set of waypoints to reach between where they are now, and where they want to get to.
Having a plan, and a goal in mind, means that every action they take is considered and deliberate.
They don’t accept assignments that happen to come along. They seek out assignments that will help them achieve their goals.
This kind of deliberate focus on the future has an important side-effect. Freelancers who plan ahead are a lot more business-like in their choice of work.
They sit in the driver’s seat of their business and are proactive.
They assess the value of each assignment. They deliberate over the value of certain kinds of clients.
The seek out value. They are value driven.
Here is what I mean:
* Alpha freelancers target high-value clients who have plenty of money to spend.
* Alpha freelancers look for high-value projects which are critical to the revenues of their clients.
* Alpha freelancers negotiate with their clients and drive up the value of individual assignments.
And so on.
This is the mark of truly successful freelancers. They focus on the growth of their business. They are deliberate in their choice of clients and projects. They seek to maximize the value of every engagement.
Successful freelancers don’t accept a new assignment simply because they are in the habit of saying yes to every new piece of work that comes their way. They know what they want , and they start work each day with a determination to get it.
The shift from being a regular freelancer to being an alpha freelancer is not something that happens overnight. It is a process that takes time.
However, there are certain strategies that any freelancer can borrow from the alpha toolbox and start using immediately.
In particular, there are four strategies you can use right now to maximize the money you make from every new assignment you work on.
It is these four strategies I will be sharing in tomorrow’s webinar sponsored by Wealthy Web Writer, “Four Strategies for Increasing the Money You Make from Every Project You Do.”
If you own my program, Copywriting 2.0: Your Complete Guide to Writing Web Copy that Converts you’ll get access to this webinar free, and will automatically receive instructions later today.
If you don’t yet own the program, I strongly recommend you order it today.
You’ll save $100 and automatically be registered for the webinar.
Published: February 3, 2010
Publication: The Golden Thread
Enjoy!
Margarita Nomeikiene
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