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As described in The Jackrabbit Factor and more completely (and extensively) in Portal to Genius, we all have access to that little voice in our heart that nudges us in the right direction to to do exactly what needs to be done, and become all we were meant to become.
Some people call it a gut instinct thing, some people call it an inner voice, some call it the Holy Spirit, or Spirit of God. Whatever you want to call it, it’s there for you, as you strive to live correct principles, and if you listen carefully, patiently, and especially if you’re willing to follow it when it comes.
The more you listen and follow, the more it will show up for you. It can take some practice recognizing it and trusting it, but it’s worth the effort.
If you’re experiencing information overload, it will be difficult to identify the right things to do, because all the “noise” will crowd out your own best adviser: that inner voice.
Need help sifting through all the information you don’t have time for, but which feels too important to put aside? Read my previous post called: Too Much Information?
One leader named Richard G. Scott has taught that those quiet thoughts often come when you are the most still, the most peaceful; so it’s important to keep a notepad and a pen next to your bed – because when the ideas come, they come quickly, quietly, and are just as quickly forgotten if you don’t write them down.
Here’s the story of the missionaries who followed his advice and received a strong impression to prepare, about 2-3 weeks before they experienced the 8.8 earthquake in Chile on February 27, 2010:
CLICK HERE to read about the missionaries in the Earthquake
If you’ve ever had an experience where you were glad payed attention to your “gut instinct,” share it below – we’d love to hear about it!
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Are You Teachable?
A few years ago I hired a marketing coach to help me with my websites. At the time, my sites were generating somewhere around a whopping $29/month. Not nearly enough to even cover the expenses of running an online business.
At the time, we were generating sales offline through our events and book sales, but I really wanted to take my message online and reach more people quicker, and more automatically. I knew the information I had to share would help families all across the world create better lives for themselves and their children, so it was time to hire a coach who could help me do that.
Now, I know that there’s a lot of good information out there that would have helped me accomplish my goal, but I needed someone who could walk me step-by-step through whatever I needed to learn and implement, and I found Charlie Cook.
I hired him to coach me for three months, so we talked on the phone once a week and I spent every spare moment I had implementing his recommendations.
After implementing just a fraction of what he suggested, our sites began generating a predictable $4000/month.
Think about this: I spent a few thousand dollars to hire him. Was it worth it? Do you see how an investment in your mental capital can yield tremendous dividends?
I hadn’t talked to him in a few years, so I recently sent him a message of gratitude, to give him an update on what’s happened with our businesses since then. He responded with a gift that he’s letting me share with you, because he knows I’m in the business of teaching you how to be successful in whatever it is you’re wanting to do, too.
So if you have a business, or if you’re thinking about starting one, be sure to download his FREE ebook that will teach you the marketing secrets you need to know in this new economy.
Click HERE to get Charlie’s Gift
Enjoy!
Warmest regards,
Leslie
We recently noticed a post in the forums from one of our FTMF participants worth mentioning, because it’s a great example of the Law of Polarity in action. She writes:
My husband overlooked a tax [that was] supposed to be paid for [on] an income of about 20K. Having learned the law of polarity, I thought there must be something good in this. Indeed, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise even if we had to hire an accountant to sort it out and pay him about 1K. Instead of having to pay for probably between 5K-7K in taxes, the taxman gave us back about 10K. It’s amazing how things have worked out! Now, each time something so bad happens, I always expect a great blessing.
My husband noticed her story and here was his response:
Thank you for the great example of the law of polarity in action. As you know, “To think truth in spite of appearances” is the hardest work in the world. You did exactly that, when you refused to believe that the circumstance was ‘bad’.
To everyone else: From the stickman, remember that this was just data coming in- not good or bad until Cessy assigned meaning to it. She rejected thoughts of lack, loss, and negativity, and chose to assign good meaning to this apparently negative data. I would venture to suppose that she didn’t apply any feelings of anxiety over the situation, but instead, got excited about the good that was invariably on its way – not in spite of, but because of her chosen reaction.
Good work!
Join us in the forums to share your story, and to read many, many others! Be inspired and encouraged on this journey – meet thousands of others in our community who all want to learn to live by the principles and enjoy the abundant life that it promises!
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To your success!
Leslie
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I want to tell you about something similar to what helped me have the confidence and self-esteem I needed to navigate the scary teenage years.
It’s cheaper than Especially for Youth and focused on an experience without the distraction of boys! (Believe me, that makes a difference…)
June 14-18 LDS Young Women’s Conference in Mesa, AZ
It’s a unique 5-day program where young LDS women spend a week away from home in a fun and safe environment learning from exceptional speakers and developing their spiritual side.
The conference will help each young woman to understand her self-worth, to know that she is a beautiful daughter of God, and to discover her potential to make a difference in the world.
This life-changing week will empower young women with inner strength, courage, and confidence to reach their potential and find lasting happiness.
With how-to’s of makeup, fashion and modeling, great entertainment, service opportunities, and activities that will boost confidence, increase their relationship with God, and help girls become the best they can be.
It’s put together by some of the most amazing women I know, patterned after, and masterminded with one of the originators of the legendary Academy for Girls (the program I attended when I was 12 and 13, and for which I returned as a counselor at age 18.)
Speakers include:
John Bytheway – Motivational Speaker
Lindsey Brinton – 2008 America’s Junior Miss
Lacey Nymeyer 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist
Vivial Cline – Published Author
Michele Baer – Singer & Songwriter
Alexis Flake – 2009 Arizona’s Junior Miss
Sherrie Nattrass – TV Co-host
Heather Sandstrom – Radio Talk Show Host
Registration closes Feb 15 (or as soon as all the few remaining spots are filled!)
Please mention you heard it from Leslie Householder – this helps my friend, the co-founder Debbie Forrest, know whether my announcement is helping at all 
Thanks!
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You’ve asked for it – and we’re thinking about it…
Our family is going across country to be in upstate New York from July 2-18 and we’re considering making it a ROAD trip, so we can stop and meet more of our readers and hold a few seminars on the way there, and/or on the way back.
Where shall we go?
We need volunteers who live somewhere OTHER than the western states to help us host an event – so if you want us to come to YOUR area, post your location recommendations below with the following information:
1) Your location
2) The nearest major city
2) Whether you can help put it on (researching locations, helping us set up before and take down after, help us during the event, etc.)
I look forward to hearing from you!
Leslie