01 April 2008 Minutes

Attending:  Gina, Troy, Barb, Seanne, Jerry, Corinne, Kitty

 

We started out by reviewing the Practice from last week.  This was our 'fill in the blanks' for our self assessment.

 

Barb said that all in all she was pretty optomistic with most of her answers.  In taking a look at it after the fact, she found some things she is motivated to improve.

 

Corinne found a pattern and analyzed it and compared it to her WANTs.  She could see where it fed into areas for growth and also areas where she is strong.

 

Jerry wants to learn to speak Spanish and found that one of his answers may be the thing that has been standing in the way of this WANT.

 

Kitty said that it was important to see the 'big picture' of the process.  That the purpose for asking ourselves the questions is to see how they might impact our original list of WANTs.

 

So, in the future when we are doing our Practice let's read it through and see the overall purpose before we begin.

 

We presented the Wheel of Life and had time to rate ourselves in each area.

 

It was discussed the the Relationship piece includes friends as well as family.  And that our current state of mind affects how we rank each area.  We discussed ranking ourselves on the Wheel once a week at different times of day and in different moods.  We'll take a look at our 'triggers' and see if we find patterns.  And, see if this gives us insight for any new WANTs or realizations that we might not be spending enough time in certain areas of our lives or that we are spending too much time in different areas.

 

We introduced Purpose and asked everyone to begin thinking about that.  On the flip side, it was suggested that we look for things that irritate us - because it probably goes against a core vlaue that we have.

 

Practice, is to define our ideal for each area of the Wheel of Life and start to consider our Purpose.

 

 

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teamW.A.N.T.

26 March 08 Minutes for teamWANT

Attending:

 

Gina

Troy

Corinne

Barb

Seanne

Jerry

 

Gina and Troy spent time on the phone with Corinne and Jerry prior to the general meeting phone call.  G&T acknowledged that we will do a better job integrating new members into the core group of pioneers in the future and we encouraged all the members to either email or phone the new members to spend a little time getting to know them better before our next meeting next week.  G&T also went over the Infinite Success Loop in a general sense and the team agreements - which were of course agreed to by Corinne and Jerry.

 

Gina spent time with Kitty earlier in the day going over the module - as a courtesy to her being in a different time zone at meeting time.

 

At the opening of the meeting Troy asked how everyone did with the Practice assignment from the last meeting.  That was to do one or more of the activities to begin a list of WANTs.  Corinne liked the Dream Shopping process.  She went to the mall and liked imagining buying what ever she wanted regardless of the price.  She decided she wants a new wardrobe!

 

Seanne liked writing her Obituary.  It is very straightforward and she wants to be remembered as being one who is a 'straight shooter' - who tells the honest truth and one who is trustworthy.

 

Jerry likes to day dream about his wants.  He also felt there were some things that were too small to be put on the list even though he considered them

 

Barb liked the Treasure Hunt and could do it over and over again (being the 'visual visual visual' that she is!).  She finds that the core WANTs are consistent and that she continues to add new things.

 

Troy asked the question:  "If we had told you you would have infinite resources and you abwolutely could have what you WANT, would it have made a difference in your list?"

 

Barb said not really because of previous meetings and her confidence to dream as big as she wants.  Jerry and Corinne said it might very well have made a difference, as each of them did find themselves feeling like what they had put down was enough and anything might be a little too much to want.

 

Seanne shared that she's had a 'WANT' for a long time, and that is to see George Michael in concert here in the States.  He hasn't done a concert here in about 25 years.  And, he's coming soon to this part of the country and she's going to get her 'WANT'!  She put that want on paper and her RAS focused on opportunities to make it happen and she did!

 

Limiting Thoughts and Belief Systems were introduced.  That the purpose of this step is to 'simply notice' them.  To be aware that they exist, what they are specifically for each of us and how they affect our WANTs and indeed our lives.  We talked about the importance of being willing to replace belief systems as we grow and that we are willing to step out of our comfort zones.  Gina told a story of overcoming a fear just today.  She did it by being willing to see that it was just that - a fear - and didn't need to be something that was a part of her integral being.  It is just something that 'lives in her neighborhood' and that makes it easier to deal with.

 

The Practice for this week was introduced and the offer made for phone calls or emails with any insights, questions or feedback.

 

We ended with the story of the Giant and the Prince.

 

Love to all, G
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teamW.A.N.T.

3/18/08 teamWANT Minutes

teamW.A.N.T.

 

Minutes  18 March 08

 

Attending:

 

Gina

Troy

Barb

Seanne

Corinne

Jerry

 

The first half hour – Gina, Troy, Barb and Seanne went over the homework from last week, which was to complete steps 1 and 2 of writing an SOS.  Feedback was given to the group that when meeting the 'S' (specific) step of the SMART guidelines the rest of the 'MART' steps fell into place.  If the SOS wasn't specific enough, it was much more difficult to complete the rest of the steps.

 

We reviewed Step 3 of the SOS process – making sure that we have balance in our lives and it was determined that one WANT can fit into multiple categories of the Wheel of Life (which include:  Financial, Career, Fun, Health and Fitness, Relationships, Personal Growth).  For example, Barb's WANT of the new house in CA fits into all 6 categories.

 

We reviewed Steps 4 – 6 of writing an SOS

 

Half was through the meeting, Corinne and Jerry joined us.  YIPPEE!!  New team members!!  Welcome!!

 

We went over Module One – 'Identity WANTs', and the three processes that we can choose from for this week's Practice.  Members are invited to select one or more and be prepared to share and offer feedback at our next meeting.

 

 

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March 11, 2008 Minutes

11 March 08 teamWANT Minutes

Attended:

Doug Hay
Karen
Barb
Seanne
Troy
Gina

Update: Doug Hay will be joining us again, fully committed to devoting one hour a week to 'practice' and some activity each day and giving his open and honest feedback, beginning March 18th!

Kitty was unable to make this meeting due to work obligations and Troy and I will be in touch with her this week to solicite feedback

Best Things:

Barb: New job stability due to her CFO leaving – 'enter new responsibilities and DRs'

Karen: Got her permit squared away for her consulting business

Seanne: Made great chicken piccata (yep – Seanne cooked…in her own kitchen!)

Troy: His business broker found 3 vending routes for sale

Doug: Got much more done than he expected in taking care of his mom's estate in NY

Gina: Traded an hour of work for an hour of fun errands – to keep 'balance' in her life

Troy and Gina asked Doug Hay for his commitment to time and feedback for teamWANT. He's in with full commitment and is interested in 'getting his life back on track' since dealing with the passing of his mom

Question presented to the group: How did the 'practice' go for 'and then what' or 'the 7 whys'?

Barb: Did some soul searching about her new house – what is my core want? It's about financial security and planning for the future. I want to be sure to celebrate successes along the way. Make sure I'm not living my life for 20 years down the road.

Karen: Getting the house fixed up is really about eliminating the stresses in life (what do you want instead?) I want peace and to sit back and be satisfied and be happy.

Question to the group: How did you find the '7 whys' or 'and then what'? Karen did this in the beginning of her journey to her 'wants'. Barb said, it helped me sort through what was at the heart of what I want. Seanne said, I approached this differently in that I went directly to finding ways to save money. I found 3 ways to save money right away instead of asking 'and then what'. She stayed home this weekend instead of going out and spending money and this made her feel deprived. We discussed this and will help her find a way to replace her OR with AND (Have money now AND save for the future and for an investment in property)

Question: How did you do with the 'practice' questions for 'Determining Success'?

Barb: Explored how she will feel and what she's surrounded by – what she's doing – she journaled about it and it stirred up feelings that when she gets to her 3 core wants she will have internal peace. (She visualized how she will be, feel, etc. living that life) She felt peaceful and calm. She also wants a partner in her life and when she has this peace and calm, her partner will want to be around that person.

Seanne: Still stuck in the 'hows'. G & T – we know that we are asking you to think differently than you ever have. Seanne will work with Karen to do the determining success questions. And, Seanne will help Karen work on her purpose statement.

Way to go accountabilibuddies! 

Karen: Without addressing the 'hows' she got a clearer vision of what she wants. It also increased her enthusiasm for opening her own consulting business. In answering the questions, she found that the last question (how will your peers see you when you get what you want) – caused her to realize that what her peers think about her isn't as important as what her clients feel about her.

Barb: Was also challenged answer the questions without addressing the 'hows'.

T&G assured everyone that the 'hows' will come later and after we have been all the way around the Infinite Success Loop and they have seen victories they will be more confident that this process does work in this fashion

SOS:

Troy presented the overview of the SOS step. Remember it's

ALL ABOUT YOU!

Steps one and two were presented (see the web site for the detailed worksheets)

Practice: Take a couple of your wants and use steps 1 and 2 of SOS to begin the final step in the Dream Circle

Practice: To begin the Dream Circle again – take a look at your initial 'wants' and add anything you 'want' – remembering the power of AND.

Announcement: We will be adding one or two new members next week. We are looking forward to their input and feedback and know they will be a valued and integral part of the team

03/04/08 Minutes

03/04/08 teamWANT Minutes

Attendance:

Karen
Seanne
Kitty
Troy
Gina
Barb

We will be adding a new member or two in two weeks. Doug Leal will be invited to rejoin our group at the time that we hold meetings admitting new members.

(Update � Gina called Doug Leal to update him. Left a message at this office on 3/5/8 and as of 3/6/8 10:00 a.m. has not gotten a return call)

Jim has decided to step away from teamWANT and will always be included in the circle of people we love and like to hang out with! 

Practice from the last meeting:

Identify top 5 wants
List any limiting thoughts or belief systems
Review your wants against your purpose statement

Barb: Found that there was a difference, for her, in limiting thoughts and belief systems. That is � that if she can ponder them and come to an answer it is a �limiting thought�. A belief system is a deep soul searching and long standing belief about your ability or your view of yourself or your life.

For example � in her want of a new house � a limiting thought is �can I maintain two residences?� The answer is, �yes, if I plan ahead and I�m careful�. Another want is to find a life partner. The belief system she has about that goes much deeper and she didn�t come up with easy answers to those.

Barb also found that there were belief systems she had about the new house � that as she got more specific with exactly what she wanted in a new house and the purpose of the new house and what it represented to her � those belief systems turned into � nothing more than limiting thoughts � which she could overcome.

Seanne: Wants to save money and to invest in a property. Her limiting thoughts are that she wants to buy things and spend money now. �Why save money now and wait until I�m old to spend it and I can�t enjoy it?� She had the same thoughts about investing in a property � �I won�t have the money to play and buy stuff�. There is a finite amount of money and I can�t save and invest AND still have plenty of money to play.

In running their wants against their purpose statement:

Barb had come up with a purpose statement using the model we presented at the retreat in December. That model didn�t render the statement she really wants � and it did give her a chance to come up with her core values as a place to start. Those values are encourage, inspire and demonstrate integrity. For her new home she found there was complete congruence. For her partner, she found that it�s important that she consciously make sure that in that relationship she is true to herself in being her authentic self.

Seanne spent time with, her accountabilibuddies, Doug (Hay) and Karen and came up with a purpose statement that works great for her:

My purpose is to appreciate what I have and those around me, to accomplish all I can using wisdom and perseverance and to serve as an inspiration and example for all of mankind.

She too had used the model we presented at the retreat and it didn�t work well for her and she modeled her statement after the examples we published in the handbook from the retreat.

We reviewed that Troy and Gina have incorporated teamWANT and we want to make it a viable business. To that end we have asked for everyone�s commitment to one hour a week of practice and some activity every day toward their wants. Also, we have asked for commitment to open and honest feedback regarding what is and isn�t working for them and why. Everyone in this meeting agreed to these terms and boy are we every excited about that!!

Karen, Kitty and Barb want to keep looking for an approach that will work for them in coming up with their purpose statements.

Troy presented �Additional Possibilities�:

The questions to ask yourself in this step are �

Is this what I want? Or is it something better? Or bigger? (ex: I want to lose 10 lbs. Because I want to look good � because I want a boyfriend � because that will get me validation, companionship and confidence. So, what I REALLY want is companionship, validation and confidence). This is a difference between a shallow want and a core want � that is something that you�ll hang on to for life.

Karen suggested the 7 levels of �why�. Gina asked her for her wants � she started out with �to fix up our house�. After asking the �whys� � what she really wants is a �paradise� and �a place to recharge her batteries�

Gina and Kitty had done �and then what� when they were together a few days ago. Gina found that it made her even more excited about her fitness business �want�.

For the second � of �Additional Possibilities� �

Practice this week � �and then what� or the �7 whys� for at least 10 minutes this week. You will find it gets you even more focused on your �purpose� as well further defining your wants and additional possibilities and makes you even more excited about those possibilities!

Determining Success � How will I know when I�ve achieved success?

Gina and Troy walked though a role play of this question:

Gina�s want � the fitness business

T � How will you know when you are getting the outcome you desire?

G � I see myself walking out the door in my exercise clothes with a big smile on my face

T � Get even more specific � what will lead up to this?

G � I see a business license hanging on the wall � I see myself in the bank opening an account in the name of �Fit For Good� � I have business cards and a client list

T � What will you be doing when you realize you�ve achieved the dream?

G � I�ll be walking into the bank and making deposits of the money I�ve been paid through my business

T � What will you see, hear, feel when you are successful?

G � I�ll be renting the clubhouse in the neighborhood for fitness classes. I hear the music playing during the classes. I see my clients smiling. I�ll be celebrating with my clients their progress to their fitness goals. I�ll be doing lunch time exercise classes at businesses.

T � How will you see yourself?

G � Happy, confident, relaxed, lots of energy and even keel moods and I�m well rested.

T � How will others see you?

G � As a role model for learning new things right here in the middle of my life. People will see me as having the courage and enthusiasm to branch out and take on a new challenge. They will see me as confident and this will inspire them to do new things too!

Closing thought from an article Seanne sent to us:

Fate favors the bold

2/27/08 Minutes

2/27/08 teamWANT Meeting

 

Attendees:

 

Troy

Gina

Kitty

Seanne

Karen (started meeting but had to leave)

 

There was a last meeting recap from Troy & Gina.  They restated that they want people to fully commit to the process and be brutally honest with their feedback.

 

They are going to ask the membership to work the processes and to give feedback.

They are also going to ask 2 things of us

 

#1 – a 1 hour a week time commitment to practice

#2 – daily obligation to work on our wants, either small or large.

 

Seanne and Kitty both stated that they were committed to the team.

 

Gina and Troy also said that they were developing an outline for future meetings.

 

Each week there will be two topics.

• Wrap up of last week
• New assignment for next week.

 

The Agenda will be based on the 3 P’s

• Presentation
• Preparation
• Practice (hear about it, demonstrate it)

 

There was quite a bit of discussion regarding the absence of the “Best Things” from the agenda.

 

Kitty – said that she really likes the “best things” process and thinks it is very beneficial.

 

Seanne – agreed with Kitty and gave feedback on how it could feasibly be done in a small time frame.

 

Troy and Gina listened to the feedback and offered up alternatives such as blogging our best things.

 

Kitty - said that she is not a fan of blogging.  Also commented that she is comfortable with structure and would like to know what’s coming in the weeks ahead.

 

Gina – stated that they are also working on a model of what will be coming up for the club in the future.

 

Troy – says that they are almost done with the model.  One of the components will be:

• If this is your problem, this is how to fix it

 

Best Things

 

Kitty – re-read a great book called Creative Visualization – Use The Power of Imagination………. By Shakpi Gawain

Shows effective ways of visualization

Also, one gig cancelled but another took its place that is more money and 1/3 of the time!

 

Gina – has been grappling with Rapport.  Got an extremely flattering memo forwarded to her regarding a recent class.  What an amazing way to get a pat on the back!  A copy is going to be placed in her personnel file.  Way to go!

 

Seanne – had a really great talk with Gina and Barb about the club.  Talked out some concerns and felt very committed afterwards.

 

Troy – Has been doing more work on his vending route.  He has had a bit of a struggle with it but met with a friend who hooked him up with a resource he can tap!  Has been feeling very burned out at work………..and will be leaving in April!  Gutsy!

 

Kitty – is inspired by Troy’s confidence and likes being around that positive energy.

 

Continue achieving those things you want!

 

Due to so few members being available for this meeting, the homework from last week is carried forward to the next meeting.

 

• On board or not?
• Top five wants
• Purpose statement draft
• List of any limiting thoughts or beliefs
• Any feedback in regards to purpose statement or limiting thoughts.
• Read and discuss the 50 things on the blog.

 

Next meeting will be held Tues 3/4 @ 7pm.

 

P.S. Who would like to volunteer to do the minutes for March?

 

 

12/19/08 Minutes

WANT Meeting Minutes

02/19/2008

 

Attendees:

 

Doug H

Karen

Seanne

Gina

Barb

Troy

Kitty

Jim

 

Best Things:

 

Troy – Got better from being sick

 

Jim – Got more information for his resume

 

Karen – Bounced around ideas for businesses with Gina and submitted a document that she has been working hard on.

 

Gina – Bounced around business ideas with Karen and got some good ideas.

 

Doug H - #1 in his company for January!!

 

Barb – had a fabulous day at the Spa and got info to help her decision for a new home purchase.

 

Seanne – got a new 24” monitor at work (it’s soooooo cool!)

 

Kitty – went to Southern California and Hawaii!  Big money!  Submitted proposals for new clients.

 

Homework

 

Since ½ the people did not see the movie it was taken off the table.

 

 

Huge News!

 

Gina and Troy have decided to make the WANT Club a business venture.  The Official name is now “Team WANT” and they have incorporated!

Their goal is to develop a network of people who want to decide what they want and how to get it. 

They want to make the 9 current members of the WANT Club the pioneers so they will be asking the current membership a few things:

• Not everyone in the club has gotten what they want.  Gina and Troy want to be sure that the members are giving their full participation in regards to meetings, honesty, openness and energy.
• To practice with the tools that have been presented and provided
• To keep an open mind

 

They are asking for an agreement from all members to let them know:

• What works?
• What is not working?
• What can be done differently?
• How the processing can be tweaked to work?

 

Member’s comments

 

Kitty – likes structure, wants to know what to expect, very excited

 

Karen – feels that some of the processes are more comfortable for some then for others and this makes some of the tasks difficult because they do not come naturally.

 

Jim – feels as though he has been accomplishing things and going forward in his life.  He wants to participate as fully as he can and is open to all of the processes.

 

Barb – interested in the processes and structure.  Feels that openness is good for her.  Has been learning from the processes and likes the new tools that have been provided.  Thinks that we are all learning together and that putting structure in place is good.

 

Doug H – Says that structure will give rhythm where needed.  He has had a year of emotional upheaval and has gone through a lot.  Thinks that we are all stumbling in a forward direction and getting into a good rhythm.

 

Troy - they do not want to be in a position of wielding a whipping stick.

 

Kitty – feels that coaching is an important tool.

 

Troy - said that they want us to live it and breathe it and that driving yourself forward will be instrumental in providing the tools for success.

 

Gina – the goal of the club is for people to figure out what you want and to go out and get it.  This requires full participation.  Troy and Gina are asking us to hold each other accountable.

 

Barb – said “what I hear you saying Gina is that you want each person to get that they want and as we put together processes we are to tell you what works and what doesn’t and what will be marketable.”

 

Troy – wants all to be open and honest with our feedback.

 

Gina – has seen how some processes work and others do not.

 

Jim – said that he will be sending out an email with his resume attached this weekend and needs us to give feedback.  This will help him with his WANT.

 

Kitty – is digging on the homework assignments and gets all focused on all the resources that we have.

 

 

Other News

 

If anyone has any questions, comments or thoughts to please let Troy and Gina know so they can tweak things to make them work.

 

The group is very important to all.  If anyone does not want to play it will not hurt anybody’s feelings. 

 

Commitment by next meeting asked for – on board or not?

 

To those who choose to continue please bring to the next meeting the following:

• top 5 wants
• List of any limiting thoughts or beliefs.
• Purpose statement draft
• Any feedback in regards to purpose statement or limiting thoughts
• Read and discuss the 50 items on the blog.

 

Gina – This phone call was the fruition of something that Troy and I have grappled with for a long time.  She loves that she is in the company of people who love and support her.

 

 

2-12-08 Minutes

02/12/08 WANT Club Meeting

 

Attendees:

 

Kitty

Seanne

Karen

Doug

Gina

Jim

Barb

 

Troy called in sick………..hope he gets better soon!

 

Best Things

 

Gina – Had a lovely time enjoying the scenic beauty of Lake Arrowhead with her sweetie pie.  Enjoyed long hot baths and other fun stuff that we can fill in the blanks of.

 

Karen & Doug – found out that Tonka was sick, but came through an emergency operation well.

 

Barb – Might be fixed up with a guy who she has had her eye on for quite some time....we will call him "Coffee Joe"  (if she does get together with him who will be able to resist asking her if she's had a good cup o'joe lately?  Not me!)

 

Jim – has been working on his resume and found someone to help him with it for a good price.

 

Seanne – enjoyed seeing some excellent movies

 

Kitty – has all sorts of potentially lucrative business stuff happening.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Practicing Tools

Additional Possibilities and Determining Successes Questions

 

NASA Questions:

Best thing that could happen (BT)

Worst thing that could happen (WT)

Best thing if you don't do it (BTD)

Worst thing if you don't do it (WTD)

 

Seanne – to save money to avoid being broke and hungry

BT – she will have money

WT – she will not be able to do things now in order to save money

BTD-she will have money now

WTD-she will not have money later

 

Barb – Is so positive and clear about her want to acquire a new home that she does not want to put negative energy towards it.  Her motto is "no limiting thoughts".

 

Jim – focused on one thing as well, the new job he is applying for. 

BT – in a good position if he gets job or not

WT – there really isn't one as Jim sees no down side.

 

Doug H – wants Achilles tendon fixed

BT – can get back to normal

WT – there is no down side

BTD-continue to live in pain

BTW-could need surgery

 

Karen – her main focus is on herself, maybe starting new business

BT – respect of peers, more money and autonomy

WT – no money and no clients

BTD – stability continues

BTW – stagnant vortex (Captain Kirk) and fired

Karen has taken the first steps towards her goal by joining the CIA (you go girl!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

And then what

Root and specifics of what you want

 

Kitty – continuing to build own business

Her fears are that potential customers will say no and she hates rejection (seriously, who does like it?) She also feels that if she does do this now she will lose purpose.

 

Gina talked with Kitty about the business challenges that she is currently facing.  Gina is working on figuring out want she wants versus what she does not want in regards to her current job.

Wants to – have entire days without having to work, have flexibility, wants to be a coach, motivator and facilitator.

This process helped her clarify what she wants and how to make it happen – Yeah!

 

 

Opportunities for New Tools

 

Journal around the things that you are grateful for in regards to the things you want.

 

Homework

Watch the movie "Gone, Baby, Gone".  Be prepared to discuss what decision you would make and why

 

Read the list of 50 things posted on the web.

2/12/08 Minutes

 

Things to do in life

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

 2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

 3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

 4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

 5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

 6. You don't have to win every argument.  Agree to disagree.

 7. Cry with someone.  It's more healing than crying alone.

 8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.

 9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.

 10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

 11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

 12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.

 13. Don't compare your life to others'.  You have no idea what their
 journey is all about.

 14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.

 15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye.  But don't worry;
 God never blinks.

 16. Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get
 busy dying.

 17. You can get through anything if you stay put in today.

 18. A writer writes If you want to be a writer, write.

 19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood.   But the second
 one is up to you and no one else.

 20 When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no
 for an answer.

 21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie.
 Don't save it for a special occasion.  Today is special.

 22. Over-prepare, then go with the flow.

 23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

 24. The most important sex organ is the brain.

 25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

 26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words:  "In five years,
 will this matter?"

 27. Always choose life.

 28. Forgive everyone, everything.

 29. What other people think of you is none of your business.

 30. Time heals almost everything. Give time, time.

 31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

 32. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick.  Your friends
 will. Stay in touch.

 33. Believe in miracles.

 34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you
 did or didn't do.

 35. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

 36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.

 37. Your children get only one childhood.  Make it memorable.

 38. Read the Psalms.  They cover every human emotion.

 39. Get outside every day.  Miracles are waiting everywhere.

 40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's,
 we'd grab ours back.

 41. Don't audit life.   Show up and make the most of it now.

 42. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

 43. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

 44. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

 45. The best is yet to come.

 46. No matter how you feel, get up,  dress up and show up.

 47. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

 48. If you don't ask, you don't get.

 49. Yield.

 50. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

WANT Club Minutes

02/06/08

 

Attendees:

 

Jim

Troy

Gina

Barb

Seanne

 

 

Best Things:

 

Jim

Busy gearing up for the Captains test and now has the endorsement of the US Marshalls!

 

Barb

Found out that she is not having extra money taken out of her taxes!

 

Gina

Has had work challenges, but realized that there are other opportunities and companies for someone with her talents!

 

Troy

Had 2 good business opportunities that presented themselves and has found new resources for information regarding his vending machine business!

 

Seanne

Has been getting along well with her boss which makes work a much more pleasant place to be!

 

 

 

 

 

Meeting:

 

We talked about the closed eye process that we did last meeting which led to the topic of limiting beliefs and how to recognize and vanquish them.  The first step is to notice the negative belief and to realize that they can co-exist with any dreams and goals that you might have.

 

Question for the group:

What were the negative beliefs you have encountered in your life and how did you overcome them?  What were the results?  How did you feel about yourself after?

 

Troy related a story about a process he had done with Rapport where you take a walk on 1600 degree burning hot coals!  He believed that it would not be possible and was afraid (justifiably so!) of burning off his feet and being called "Stumps" for the rest of his life!

His brain said that it could not be done, but he also had the additional pressure of not wanting to be the only one who chickened out. He knew that if he did the walk he would feel good about himself and his accomplishment and if he didn't do it he would feel regret for the rest of his life.  He put aside his fears and was exhilarated in accomplishing what he had earlier thought was an almost impossible feat! (editors note: what if the group was going to jump off a cliff?  Do you just go along because everyone else is and plunge to your death?  Be wary of groups of people who convince you to drink kool aid and take a nap) 

 

Seanne told a story about how she had lost her job (because the business closed) and was unsure of what real job skills she possessed.  She spent every day reading the job ads and sending out resumes to anyone and everyone.  Any ad that mentioned something that she had every done, and in some cases ever thought of doing, were sent a resume.  And that, my good friends, is how she ended up with the City of Newport Beach!

 

Gina made the comment that there are 2 reasons for change…..to avoid pain and to seek pleasure.

 

Processes:

 

There are 2 processes that we are to do before the next meeting and they are available for download from the WANT club website.  The purpose of these exercises is threefold 1) realizing what your wants truly are 2) having believable and achievable dreams 3) be able to get your arms around your wants to see how they can be made into reality.

 

NASA – think of a want (or several) and ask yourself the following questions to see if it is achievable or not

1. what is the best thing that could happen?

2. what is the worst thing that could happen?

3. what is the best thing that could happen if you don't do it?

4. what is the worst thing that could happen if you don't do it?

 

And Then What?

This is to help guide you to purpose and to really dig into what we want, eliminate surface wants and getting to the heart of the want (if you want a heart then that's a whole other process)

 

Get together in pairs and take turns telling each other what you want.  When one person states their want the other says "and then what?"  This goes on and on until you have a firm, achievable want that you believe in!  You will also realize that your fears are not as scary as they once were.

 

Random notes:

Gina told a cute story about conquering red haired giants

Seanne told a fascinating story involving cadaver dogs

Troy told us that fear was really an acronym for FALSE EVIDENCE APPEARING REAL.  (hmmmm says the editor skeptically)

Barb says that she has one major want – To have no limiting thoughts (wow!.....that's a great one.)

 

Closing thoughts –

always remember to spay and neuter your pets - Bob Barker       

teamW.A.N.T. Meeting WED 7PM pst

Just a reminder that the next teamW.A.N.T. meeting will be Wednesday, Feb 6 at 7PM pst.

Check the agenda on the website http://want.homestead.com

Talk to all of you there.

Want Minutes 1-26-08

WANT Meeting Minutes

January 26, 2008

 

Present:            Gina, Karen, Barb, Troy, Doug L., Kitty, Seanne

 

I.                   WANT Group Hello

 

We have been getting carried away with sharing all the great things that are happening to us and have all committed to making this section short and sweet for future meetings.

 

Gina found a new full-duplex speaker phone that will be debuted at our next meeting.  She also experienced her first pedicure where she was able to live in the moment, relax and enjoy it.

 

Troy realized how great of a relationship he has rebuilt with Steve.

 

Kitty closed a $2k deal for 50 minutes of work, close to home.  She has also hired a personal career coach.

 

Doug L. is involved in a partnership with a partner who is “stuck.”  A silver lining revealed itself when tragedy happened to a friend and Doug’s partner is now moving forward.

 

Seanne visited the doc and received her test results.  She is apparently “healthy as a horse.”  Woo hoo!

 

Barb finalized plans for a much-needed trip to Denver to visit family and friends.

 

Karen has been considering starting her own consulting business and recognition received from a respected colleague caused her to think more about this.  She has started a list of leads.

 

II.                Elements of Limiting Thoughts/Belief Systems

 

We must “simply notice” the limiting thoughts that affect us as we progress toward success.  Like cleaning out your closet:  what is in your way?

 

Reference:  Page 5 of your Retreat booklet.

 

We must be able to let go of our old beliefs and make room for greater opportunities.  Fear of the unknown limits our willingness to let go of old BS.

 

As you become aware of your limiting thoughts:

1.                  Identify it

2.                  Is it valid?

3.                  Does this concern help me be more successful or hinder me?

 

We completed a process where each of us thought of one of our WANTs and identified limiting thoughts that may be holding us back.  We considered 2 and 3 above in order to determine if these limiting thoughts are valid or not.  Then, how do these invalid concerns affect us?

 

As we all revealed our WANTs and the gremlins that may be holding us back, Gina presented the conclusion of the process:

 

1.                  Does this make sense?

2.                  How did I gain this idea and from whom?

3.                  How does believing in this affect me?

4.                  How does this make me feel?

5.                  Does it help me to succeed or does it hinder me?  How?

6.                  Where did this idea begin and how long have I believed it?

 

We are all encouraged to visit this process regularly in order to rid ourselves of these gremlins.

 

Homework:     Think back to a time when you found something in yourself which you did not know you had, or forgot you had, and you pulled it out to become successful.  As a result you changed the outcome from potentially negative to positive.

 

Next Meeting:   Saturday, February 2, 10:00 a.m.

 

Signing off  . . .

 

 

 

 

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