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May 2007 - Vol.3 , Issue 5
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Do you believe you can have it all?

About six months ago I wrote about the DVD and book that is now sweeping the nation, "The Secret", in the Quest for Success newsletter. Dr. Gordon A. Ray of Carlsbad, California, read my newsletter and immediately responded to me to let me know that his son, James Ray, is in The Secret. Well, James was one of my favorite people in The Secret so I was thrilled to read Dr. Ray's e-mail! (www.jamesray.com) We immediately connected and I have had the distinct pleasure of being part of his seminars and mentoring over the past few months.

This month our featured Inspirational Story is by Dr. Gordon A. Ray! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Dr. Ray teaches us that we were born to have it all-everything that we have always dreamed of. Honestly, there are days when I don't feel that way because I have set some PRETTY BIG GOALS (multi- millions)! However, after meeting Dr. Ray I have learned that not only is every dream and goal possible, it is essential because I'm not on this planet to pass the time. I am on this planet to be all that I can be and impact the lives of people everywhere. And the same is true for you.

A Quest for Success Quick Exercise!
1. Take a moment right now (yes, right now!) and write down your income goal for 2007.
2. Now, cross that number out. Yes, cross it out! And multiply it by two.
3. Now, look back at the number you crossed out. How does it look?

Let me remind you of something else that I now know to be true. There is no such thing as a coincidence. You were meant to read this today because you needed to be reminded of something important in your business or in your life. So read on, embrace today, and know that you too can have it all!

In Support,

Ursula Mentjes, M.S., ACC
CEO and Certified Business Coach

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This Month's Success Story -

FOUR PRINCIPLES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER AND LIFE

Everyone has a vision, a breathtaking, exciting vision in their innerness which reveals the destiny, purpose and ultimate possibility which the Universal Consciousness has for them! What's your vision?

When I was a small child I saw on the inner screen of my mind myself teaching people about life's potential, purpose and meaning. At that point I didn't have a clue as to how that was going to happen. But I absolutely believed it - so strongly that the vision was engraved upon my consciousness from that moment and I never doubted it. In those early growing up years, I would bribe the kids of my age in the neighborhood with cookies to gather in our garage and I would teach them from some philosophical and spiritual books in my father's library. Why did I do this? It was because of my inner vision. SUCCESSFUL LIFE AND CAREER PRINCIPLE NUMBER ONE: Engrave your life dream upon your consciousness. Make it non erasable!

Then there was an interim of a few years, high school, foot ball, track, basket ball, first job. But then two events occurred which would impact my destiny. I entered the Army National Guard and met my wife to be. Other than these significant events nothing extraordinary seemed to be occurring, but my dream never died. SUCCESSFUL LIFE AND CAREER PRINCIPLE NUMBER TWO: There may be periods when it may seem that nothing is happening to fulfill your vision - but always realize that, though unseen, the Universal Creative Spirit is working and IT IS happening IF you do not give up the vision.

Because of romance with my future wife I missed some scheduled reserve meetings and a man who disliked me for no apparent reason turned me in to the draft board. Rather than be drafted, I entered the U.S. Navy and was assigned to the Admiral's Staff in Hawaii. The dream was materializing! There I qualified for a tuition paid Navy program for educational advancement and achieved the first two years of my college education at the University of Hawaii. SUCCESFUL LIFE AND CAREER PRINCIPLE NUMBER THREE: Obstacles and challenges are going to appear - sometimes even through people of ill will - but if you keep the vision and never give up it is all going to work for your benefit and the fulfillment of your dream. The man wanted to do me in- but Universal Spirit used it for my good and it will for you also!

I began to receive invitations to speak and teach from a group in Hawaii. Went from Hawaii to the Fleet Training Center in San Diego where training classes were conducted for all Pacific Navy personnel. Accident? Not at all. I became involved in teaching to others all of the principles of personal development. I continued my Navy paid college tuition program at UCSD and completed another year. My Navy service being completed I formed my own "Personal Development" corporation and traveled all over the United States, Central America, Europe and Hawaii teaching and speaking to great crowds of people. I produced my own radio program: "Spirit Revolution" and hosted my own weekly television program "Up With People". I spoke in conventions all over the U.S. to large and small corporations and my crowning achievement - so far- because I'm not finished yet - was speaking in an International Convention attended, on the night I spoke, by 10,000 people! It had been an exciting journey for that little guy who bribed and taught neighborhood kids in his parent's garage! FOURTH AND FINAL PRINCIPLE FOR A SUCCESSFUL LIFE AND CAREER: As it has for me it will ALL happen for you as well IF you have your dream inscribed upon your consciousness, never give it up, never let "seeming" obstacles overcome you, and even when it "seems" that nothing is happening - never doubt that it IS happening for you and that Eternal Spirit is opening yet unseen doors and opportunities for you and all you have to do is go through them. The "DREAM GIVER" is the "DREAM FULFILLER". Learn and practice these Universal Principles and you cannot fail. I say to you: "Be Successful, Achieve and Live the Life Of Your Most Awesome Dreams!

Dr. A. Gordon Ray is President of Horizons Unlimited Intl. He can be contacted at HUINTL@Aol.com or visit his website at www.agordonray.co m
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Live Life Deliberately - Workshop Series, #1 - "Getting Started"
When: 2 opportunities in May to attend:
Wednesday, May 9th and 23rd
5:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (a light meal & networking from 5:15 - 6:00)
Where: Express Personnel Services
90 W. Grand Blvd., Ste. 109, Corona, CA
Price: $99 per person or invite a friend for just $75 each!
To register email Wenche Buchman at wenche@wenchebuchman.com or call 951-737- 8305.

NAWBO-IE - Monthly Lunch Meeting
May 17, 2007 LUNCH meeting (new time)
Registration at 11:15 a.m., lunch at 12:00 pm
Doubletree Hotel Ontario Airport
Certification; Speakers: Ken Ashford with MWD and Michelle Skiljan with Inland Empire Women's Business Center (IEWBC)
Click here to register

The California Speedway 500 Multi Chamber Mixer
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Tabletop Exhibit: $275
·Display your product or service in a highly visible area ·Network with OTHER Chamber members and guests ·Partake in pace car ride's (first come first serve) ·Receive four (4) reserved grandstand tickets AND four (4) PRE-RACE PIT PASSES for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series 500, taking place Labor Day weekend, September 2, 2007. ·Enjoy Complimentary appetizers & beverages.
In addition to tabletop exhibits, Chamber members may also purchase tickets for $15 before May 30, 2007 and $20 after
Space is limited and registration ends May 30th, 2007.
Click here to register today!

Create the World of Your Dreams!
Dream Life Creation Program
Dr. A. Gorday Ray
August 9th 2007, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
A $500.00 Value for just $49.99
Where: At the Olympic Resort and Spa, Carlsbad CA
To Register call: 760.967.1295

The Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards 2007
Nominations being sought for the 2007 event. To be held on Wednesday November 14 at the Riverside Convention Center, this will be our 5th Annual celebration of the Inland Empire's top entrepreneurs!

Who will be the 2007 award recipients? You will help determine that! The Spirit Awards depend on you - all of our past finalists and award recipients were nominated by people in the local community who recognize the emerging and established entrepreneurs whose achievements are worthy of recognition. Nominees can be entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurs, supporters of entrepreneurship, and corporate entrepreneurs.

How do you nominate an entrepreneur? It is easy - go to our website at www.inland spiritawards.com, click on "Nominate an Entrepreneur" and fill out the brief required information.

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Do you find yourself putting off important tasks over and over again? Well, you're not alone. In fact, many people procrastinate to some degree - but some are so chronically affected by procrastination that it stops them from achieving things they're capable of and disrupts their careers.

The key to controlling and ultimately combating this destructive habit is to recognize when you start procrastinating, understand why it happens, and take active steps to better manage your time and outcomes.

Why do we procrastinate? To sum it all up in a nutshell, you procrastinate when you put off things that you should be focusing on right now, usually in favor of doing something that is more enjoyable or that you're more comfortable with.

Some causes of procrastination include:
 Waiting for the "right" mood or the "right" time to tackle the important task at hand
 A fear of failure or success
 Under-developed decision making skills
 Poor organizational skills
 Perfectionism ("I don't have the right skills or resources to do this perfectly now, so I won't do it at all")
 You find the task unpleasant
 You find the task overwhelming

Whatever the reason behind procrastination, it must be recognized, dealt with and controlled before you miss opportunities or your career is derailed.

To have a good chance of conquering procrastination, you need to identify the behavior. Then you need to identify why you're procrastinating. If you come across a task which will take a long time to complete and it's making you feel overwhelmed, then chunk down the chore into smaller tasks. Or, ask someone to help you. There is nothing wrong with asking for help, especially if it is a task that you don't have the skill set for.

Another recommendation is to keep a log of your daily activities. Write down your energy level and the mood you were in when doing a particular task. This will give you an idea when your energy level is high. That's when you should be tackling those chores you keep procrastinating about. You'll have greater success when you have more energy to complete those tasks that you do not like!

Take breaks and reward yourself after finishing that big assignment. Keep up the great work!

Eydie Stumpf is a Personal & Virtual Assistant and owner of Eydie's Errands.
Eydie can be contacted at 951-314-4561 or ineedhelp@eydieserrands.com

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For what is the best choice, for each individual is the highest it is possible for him to achieve.
Aristotle

"Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. It's not a day when you lounge around doing nothing; it's when you've had everything to do, and you've done it."
Margaret Thatcher

"Somehow I can't believe that there are any heights that can't be scaled by a man who knows the secrets of making dreams come true. This special secret, it seems to me, can be summarized in four C's. They are curiosity, confidence, courage, and constancy, and the greatest is confidence. When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionable."
Walt Disney

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Escalator to the High Life Zone
by Dr. A. Gordon Ray
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The Secret
by Rhonda Byrne
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Selling with Intention
Click here to order your copy!
by Ursula Mentjes

"Selling with Intention" is also available at Amazon.com!
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Inspire Life Skills
Inaugural Golf Tournament
Inspire is a local charity that serves youth who have recently aged out of the foster care system.
June 11, 2007
To be held at the NEW private Greg Norman Golf Course - Vellano.

For more information contact Marilyn Peters at 951- 415-6288 or visit www.inspirelifeskills.org.
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Ursula Mentjes is an International Speaker, Author and a Certified Business Coach who specializes in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) to help her clients reach their highest potential in their careers and businesses. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Communication and a Master of Science Degree in Psychology. Ursula is also a Certified NLP Coach through the NLP Institute of California, an Associate Certified Coach through the International Coaches Federation and a member of the International Coaches Federation. She is the founder and owner of Potential Quest, Inc. Ursula has over ten years of sales, sales management and executive management experience. Her book, "Selling With Intention", was recently published.

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Ursula Mentjes, M.S., ACC
Potential Quest, Inc.

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