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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