One Power Turns Dreams into Reality

Today, January 18, 2010, we celebrate a national holiday in honor of a great man who had a dream, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. We celebrate a man who let no obstacle prevent him from pursuing his dream. We celebrate a man who had what all men of accomplishment have to have, and if you'll read to the end I'll tell you where you can find that incredible power too.

Dr. King's dream was that one day all men and women in this country would be treated as equal citizens.His dream was that his four little children would one day be judged by the content of their character rather than by the color of their skin. Dr. King fought every day for that dream - until the very day his life was taken from him by an assassin's bullet.

Dr. King had a powerful dream that gave incredible purpose to his life. Luckily, his dream did not die with him. His dream was picked up by his wife and his children and millions of others who shared his passion. Although Dr. King would never come to witness his dream become reality, by the very pursuit of his dream he helped to advance an important cause for millions of men and women across this nation. He shared a dream with millions of oppressed people. Saddly, that dream still needs to be carried forward. But it is being carried forward.

And so when I woke today, I lay there in my bed for a few moments thinking thoughts for the day. I do this almost every day. Today the first thoughts in my head were for Dr. King and his famous "I have a dream" speech. (which is so inspiring I listen to it every year). As a father, it is always an emotional experience when he speaks of the dream he has for his children.

But today I began to wonder about dreams. We all have dreams. But are we all pursuing our dreams?

My sense is that a great majority of folks are not.

Many spend their time in pursuit of someone else's dream. Many have a dream of their own, but lack the discipline to advance it. Many have a dream but are stuck or overwhelmed by obstacles, sometimes real, but mostly imagined and they fail to move forward. Many folks are blessed with a life far longer than Dr. King's, but fail to accomplish much of anything at all.

And it really come's down to just one thing.

Dr. King had it. All great men and women of accomplishment had it. But it is not some special endowment given to some, but not to others. That something is available to every man, woman, or child who will use their mind and free will to choose it.

On page 37 of "Building Blocks of Prosperity" I show you exactly what that something is, how you can get it, and you instantly understand it's importance. I guarantee you've had it before, but didn't understand it's importance so you just let it drift in and out of your life as you rode the roller coaster of success and failure.

Today, think of your dreams. Think of the dreams you have for your families.Think of how pursuing your dreams will create a better tomorrow for you and those you love. And if you haven't had much success so far in reaching your dreams, grab a copy of my book online at http://helpbobhelpkids.com. It's affordable for everyone.

I guarantee you can make progress when you discover the simple secret and put it to use. And your progress, no matter how seemingly small, will create a ripple effect on the world that will benefit more folks than you could ever imagine.

Just as the dream of Dr. King has lived on to see his four little children, and millions of other parent's children, grow up to live in a world so much more like the dream he had envisioned. Dreams do come true - but not just by dreaming. You have to get to work on them first.

Get to work on your dreams today...free yourself from the self-imposed chains of hopelessness and the shackles of despair created in your mind.

Begin today to let your own personal freedom ring!

by Robert Schwarztrauber

Purge Your "Fear Factor" Folder

"Children are happy because they don't have a file in their mind called: All the Things That Could go Wrong." That's a great quote by Marianne Williamson.

I think it's a nice follow-up to the last post. Because the files in your mind that hold your past experience and your beliefs about them can often become so full and heavy they keep you from moving forward.

In fact, these "things that could go wrong" files are so common in adults they even created a reality TV show based on them..."Fear Factor"

While past experience can be a great teacher when we learn from it, it can also become the brakes that keep us from moving forward.It's called: fear of failure. Your brain tells you, "We tried that once with bad results, lets never try that again - something could go wrong."

Suddenly, that activity takes on a "FEAR FACTOR".

But if we don't find a way to get past that, all the discipline in the world will be of no use, because we're too frightened to try again.

You have to be very careful of the meaning you attach to things. Just because you failed at something once doesn't mean it's hopeless. It only means you have to learn to do it in another way.

If any human has done some thing before, it's very likely that you can do it too. You need only discover (seek out) the actions that person took that you are not now taking. Like actions produce like results. If the guy in front of you pushed on the door and it opened, it's very likely that if you push on the door it will open for you too.

But imagine if you first tried to open the door by pulling on it, and it did not open. It would seem quite silly never to try another door again - what with all the other people coming in and out so easily.

Everything becomes easier when you know how it is done. So don't fear the unknown, but rather seek out those who have successfully been to the unknown, and ask them how they did it.

We start off life with no folder, but before long it gets pretty thick. Often with useless ideas. Anytime we get stuck, or are afraid to move forward, we would do well to go through that folder and toss out any ideas and beliefs that don't serve us. Don't let the fear factor keep you from moving forward in pursuit of your dreams.

The smaller you keep your folder of what could go wrong, the happier you'll be.

(Besides, worrying about what could go wrong is a full time career in itself, we call them lawyers - and their job of worrying about what could go wrong is so tough, we pay them big money to do it. Don't spend your whole life worrying for free!)

My new book, "Building Blocks of Prosperity" offers many great lessons like this for parents and children to read and learn together. Colorful scenes with LEGO figures help children understand the lessons and keep coming back for more! This blog is a great companion for the book because it offers even more detailed instructions on how to prosper in today's modern  world. 
...Robert Schwarztrauber

Achieving Your Dreams

I thought it might be appropriate, as we begin this new year, this new decade in our lives, to talk about how you are going to achieve your dreams. Hopefully, as this new chapter in your life begins, you DO have a dream?

Typically, New Years Eve is a time when folks make resolutions. They make a promise to themselves that they will change for the better in order to be, have, or do something new. They have a dream.

But sadly, within just a few short weeks, many will have left the path they started out on. They will have fallen back into the habit of their old actions - which can only lead to their old results. Nothing new will come of that.

For it is the universal law that like actions produce like results. The unlocked door will always push out when I push upon it. It will never pull IN when I push OUT. If I want the door to pull in, if want that action to come from the door, I must change my actions. I must cooperate with the door, I must give the door the action it requires in order for it to do what I want it to. Moving the door, or any desire you have, can only be obtained by applying the right action. If you are not now getting what you want, STOP! Stop doing what you are doing. Change your action.

As Gandhi says, "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." We must change ourselves, our actions first, before we can expect the world to change and give us what we want. We must be the first to give.

The train locomotive earned its spot as the first entry in my book because of its enormous power. The locomotive has long been a symbol of ultimate power and force to move. Think of the enormous load of freight cars and passengers it must pull. Can our burden be any greater? I think not.

The limerick goes on to describe in the most simple and revealing terms just how the train locomotive can accomplish such a monumental task. And, believe it or not, what the train locomotive has to do is exactly what you and I have to do if we are to accomplish great things. We must work together, cooperate with the people and physical and mental resources that surround us. They have been put here for our purpose, but only the wise will claim them for their cause.

To begin his mission, the locomotive needs steam to power the engine. To create steam, hot water is required. To get hot water, fuel such as wood is required to create and sustain a hot fire. It takes a team, several elements all working together on the same goal, to create the enormous power of the locomotive.

And it doesn't happen instantly as we often hope when we set off on our dreams. Momentum builds slowly as the team members all work together. Then, as they continue to work together on that one focused goal of getting the train moving, the universe finally rewards them for what they give - with the power of an unstoppable locomotive.

This is how you will achieve unstoppable power too!

The steps again are:

1. Determine clearly what you wish to do.

2. Seek out every helpful resource available.

3. Ask for help from those who can help you.

4. Create a team to work along side you

5. Don't give up

You are the locomotive in your life. Powerful beyond measure.

Your dreams are waiting for you - if you will take action and use the forces of the universe which are only here to help you on your journey.

Remember...

If the door doesn't open when you push, change your action. Pull.

Giving Smiles

I just received notice from the printer that the first proof of my completed book has been printed and shipped out. It is due to arrive to me on December 15th, if all goes well.

Needless to say, I was sporting a great big smile when I received the news.

Hopefully it will be perfect so that I can just pop on here and give you the link to order.

Meanwhile, I've been working on putting up a website to feature this new book. And, just like everything else, that has taken a bit longer than expected too. I'm petty sure that I will launch the website (and a special preview promotion) early next week.

Be sure to check back for more news. Or better yet, sign up over at the top right to be sure you don't miss any of the specials - as I prepare to get this book out to everyone's who watched and waited with eager anticipation.

Remember the words of Dale Carnegie as you go about your preparations for the holidays. It's all too easy to forget to offer a smile as the seasonal stresses creep into our lives.

And for those who have less to give in these economic times, it is even more important to be reminded of the precious gift one smile can be, to the man or woman who has none.

Please share your smile generously this holiday season!