Ever Read “Think And Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill?

Understanding How They Affect Us

Many people who have had next level success elude them, sometimes for years, do not realize that it is probably the Fear of Poverty, or the Fear of Criticism that are most likely holding them back.  The book “Think and Grow Rich” details these fears and how to overcome them. Right now because of Social Media…many people are afraid to say what they really think, or share how they really feel anymore.  Peer Pressure, Gang Insulting, Trolling, have all become favorite pastimes of way too many people. We are working on releasing some powerful training material to help people to evaluate how much these fears are effecting them in their business and lives.  The information we have learned over the years to overcome these fears is the type of information that can make all the difference in the world to anyone sincerely making a genuine effort to Do Better, Be Better, and Have Better in their life.  Keep an eye out for when we start releasing this information, in particular if you are a TriplePLife Inner Circle VIP Member!

Here’s to Empowering your dreams, Igniting Your Passion, and Accelerating Your Prosperity!

Sincerely,

WJ Vincent II

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What is Going On With Bitcoin?

Okay, so first of all, let us be clear….here at TriplePLife we are NOT offering financial advice about whether or not you should purchase Bitcoin.  We regularly teach strategies and techniques followed by wealthy people for years in order to help you to Accelerate Your Prosperity, but by no means when it comes to individual shares, stocks, investments, etc., do we offer up any guarantees, or even strong recommendations officially as a company.  Us sharing with you some of our own personal investments does not mean that you should invest necessarily.  Individual risk tolerances, calculations based on your wealth, retirement window, adjustments for the level of lifestyle, cashflow, etc., are too numerous and varied for there to be any one simple yes or no answer.  So, now that we got that out of the way….What is going on with Bitcoin?

Just a short time ago the cryptocurrency was trading at just over $5,000…..$5,145.89 on March 17th of 2020 to be exact. In December you could have gotten it for a little over $19,000 still and as of the moment I am writing this article…it is trading at $44,784 having just hit an All Time High of $47,674 just 2 days ago.

Can we say “volatile” would be a good description of this cryptocurrency?  The stock hit its all-time high due to the information coming out that Elon Musk and Tesla had purchased over 1.5 Billion of Bitcoin in January, and have plans to begin accepting it as a form of payment.  This was followed by news that MasterCard has plans to begin allowing Bitcoin to be used in conjunction with its services in the near future.

These are two big news moving events that resulted in a strong upswing for the currency.  Most experts that study cryptocurrency believe the long-term outlook for Bitcoin is bullish (meaning to the upside) with some aggressive predictions saying one day it could reach 1 Million dollars per coin in value.

What Will Happen With Bitcoin?

It is very realistic to believe that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency coins are here to stay.  You can do a little bit of research and see that unless governments around the world unite to stop it, and even then, currencies like Bitcoin are theoretically protected regardless…this type of payment, asset, or coin if you will, is only going to become more mainstream.  Due to a variety of factors, including market manipulation, currency manipulation, unscrupulous short sellers, corporate investors, and various other manipulations both macro and micro economic in nature, the price will most likely remain volatile.  People like Dr. Jay have some of this in their portfolio, and continue to study and watch different market factors, but this is a long-term investment.  Contrary to what you might read or see, especially with 800% growth in less than a year, investing to “get rich quick” is almost never a good idea.  All investments come with a certain amount of risk, and we must maintain vigilance as to how risk changes based on what is happening with the world, country, and local economies day to day, week to week, and year to year.

Be prepared for rollercoaster pricing for some time to come, and don’t put money into something like Bitcoin, unless you can afford to lose some or possibly most of it in the short-term.  Long-term it looks like a solid opportunity, but once again, none of us can predict the future, and while it seems having some cryptocurrency in your long-term investment portfolio would be a good idea, no financial returns in the world can compare to the ones that we get from investing in ourselves.  There is no single better investment any of us can make than developing our Success Mindset.  800% in less than a year may seem like an amazing return, but investing in your own personal growth and self-development provides returns far greater than just financial, and some would say the rewards can often be “infinite”!  Hope all of you are improving your Fitness, Finances, Family…and Fun for this year…and a lifetime!

Here’s to Empowering your dreams, Igniting Your Passion, and Accelerating Your Prosperity!

Sincerely,

WJ Vincent II

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At The Virtual Summit

Wow!  What an incredible weekend.  There were so many highlights, tips, techniques, strategies, stories, that were helpful, inspiring, life-changing….I mean it was just absolutely Brilliant! There were 6 different speakers, plus Dr. Jay and it was amazing.  Each speaker brought their own unique talents, perspective, and coaching to share.  Any one of the lessons taught was priceless, plus Dr. Jay asking questions, clarifying, and ultimately sharing some of his own thoughts on success in business and in life, made for just a phenomenal experience. We hope to be able to provide access for a fee to the entire webinar soon, so even if you missed it, you can purchase a “forever” pass to be able to watch it again and again..soon!

10, 3, 2, 1, 0?

So one of the speakers at the Virtual Summit was Jared Boyle.  Now Jared has a very diverse success background. He is a professional health coach, as well as a fitness, nutrition, and stress management expert. Jared also is a former champion body builder, and someone who has coached champions as well.  He shared some really helpful tips for how to improve the quality of your business and life, and one of the things he shared really stuck with me.  That is the 10, 3, 2, 1, 0 philosophy.  Here it is for you today:

10 Hours Before Bedtime….NO CAFEEINE
3 Hours Before Bedtime…NO ALCOHOL
2 Hours Before Bedtime…NO WORK
1 Hour Before Bedtime…NO SCREEN/DEVICES
0 SNOOZE BUTTONING

Jared spent a good deal of time delving into the specifics of why those guidelines are important.  Suffice it to say they all have to do with maximizing the quality of your sleep, and maximizing the benefits your body gets from that same sleep. Each of the guidelines is based on what is necessary to not disrupt the delicate balance of our bodies before the all-important sleep we get.  Using the snooze button can be detrimental as well, since we need 90 minutes for a full sleep cycle, and most of us are snoozing for far less.  As a result we are better off, just eliminating it from our lives.

Okay, so that is just one great tidbit from the event, if you want to hear more, and see what you missed…keep a lookout for the announcement when we have the On-Demand version of the Webinar up and running.  In the meantime…

Here’s to Empowering your dreams, Igniting Your Passion, and Accelerating Your Prosperity!

Sincerely,

WJ Vincent II

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Christopher Koopman    Contributor: PowerPassionProsperity

When I was in high school, I had all the hopes of going to a Division 1 college on full scholarship for lacrosse. I played lacrosse my entire life and was fortunate to make the varsity lacrosse team in my high school in 9th grade. I was pulled up from 8th grade to participate in the Long Island NY Division 1 high school playoffs, a kind of tradition for those who were expected to make varsity lacrosse as early as 9th grade.

It was a highly competitive environment, and I played for a team that had made the Long Island, NY lacrosse championships 26 years in a row. Unfortunately, those dreams were crushed when in 10th grade, I was riding home from lacrosse practice on my bike, and I was hit by a drunk driver crossing a 4-way intersection. I broke 4 ribs, had internal bleeding, lost 5 teeth, and busted my knee so bad, it prevented me from returning to lacrosse that season and for the rest of my high school career.

Of course, this was not the ideal scenario. I could remember painfully watching my friends continue on playing and reaching the highest level of college sports. Many were named All American. 10 of my teammates went on to receive full college scholarships. However, I did learn much about myself in those years I could not continue to play. I learned about determination, and I am happy to say I now have a fully functioning knee that has enabled me to become a pretty bad ass freeride skier. My knee is as strong as it ever has been, and I plan to continue using it until the day I die! That all being said, my high school lacrosse coach used to say something before each championship game that stuck with me. He would say “defense wins championships”. I still have the tee shirt with this saying on it!
How can this belief help us with our finances? It’s important to think about creating a financial game plan to help us achieve our goals.

As I have covered in a previous article, in my opinion, there are four rules to understand about banking institutions. Many would like you to:
1) Give them your money
2) Keep it with them for as long as possible
3) They give you back as little as possible
4) Keep your money standing still, like in a bank account

Let me be clear, we need the help of the financial institutions. They do develop the financial products we need. How you choose to use them and integrate them into your financial strategy can help you to build and protect your wealth. Here are some things to consider when developing your Financial Game Plan:
1) Have more control of your money
2) have your money working more efficiently
3) create more flexibility and liquidity with your money
4) have more enjoyment with your money

The relationship between you and your various financial institutions is vital to help you build wealth. In my opinion, one way to understand this would be to think of designing your dream backyard landscape. A nursery is needed to supply you with the trees, flowers, and shrubs you might need to build this dream backyard. However, you most likely would not hire the nursery to design the backyard. For that you need a landscape architect. They are the ones that can help with site work, elevation considerations, sunlight exposure, drainage management, design work, and cost analysis. If you think of the financial institutions as nursery’s, it can help you understand how to use them for your needs.

In my experience, a good way to approach designing your financial game plan is to work with a financial professional (like a “financial architect,”) who can help. When you work in this capacity, you can have a better understanding of what financial products to select for you. You can have a better idea of when and how to use those financial products and have the opportunity to get financially educated and organized. You will eliminate much of the “guess work” that most people incorporate into their financial planning. This level of thinking can help you design a well-balanced financial approach because the success of your design is not in the financial products alone. Rather the success of your plan is more in the harmonious use of how you position financial products and institutions in your plan. Your success is in the deep understanding of when and how to use such products and financial institutions and in what order. You can gain a better understanding that its not so much as to where you put your money, but rather how you use your money. Remember, just like my coach said, “defense wins championships”. A well-designed financial plan can lead you to a more confident financial future.

Christopher Koopman

I am the president and founder of Statera Wealth Solutions, Inc.   We focus on sustainable wealth building solutions for those who want to grow and protect their wealth.  Our modern perspective challenges outdated conventional financial wisdom, awarding our clients improved financial wellness and less financial stress.

Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s Broker Check

Material discussed is meant for general informational purposes only and is not to be construed as tax, legal, or investment advice. Although the information has been gathered from sources believed to be reliable, please note that individual situations can vary. Therefore, the information should be relied upon only when coordinated with individual professional advice.

REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE AND FINANCIAL ADVISOR OF PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC (PAS). OSJ: 17 LUMBER RD. SUITE 11 ROSLYN, NY 11576/516-334-4900, EXT 226. SECURITIES PRODUCTS AND ADVISORY SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH PAS, MEMBER FINRA, SIPC. FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA® (GUARDIAN), NEW YORK, NY. PAS IS A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF GUARDIAN. STATERA WEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. AND POWER PASSION PROSPERITY ARE NOT AFFILIATES OR SUBSIDIARIES OF PAS OR GUARDIAN.

Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents and employees do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult your tax, legal, or accounting professional regarding your individual situation. Remove: Trademarks of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian) are used with express permission. © 2020 Guardian.

The Living Balance Sheet® (LBS) and the LBS logo are service marks of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), New York, NY. © Copyright 2005-2020 Guardian.

*Guardian’s Living Confidently Survey, 2007

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Hope everyone enjoyed this month’s special advice from Chris Koopman!

May all of you have an empowering week!

WJ Vincent II

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Christopher Koopman    Contributor: PowerPassionProsperity

Understanding the velocity of money concept and how to apply it in your life can help you create a more efficient wealth creation process.  The simple explanation of velocity of money concept is the rate at which currency is exchanged within an economy.   For example, a high velocity of money factor is great if that “velocity” is moving your money into assets that appreciate and can be leveraged to further build wealth.   If our capital is moving towards servicing debt and to pay bills, this would be a low velocity of money factor.  Knowing how to apply velocity of money strategies to your financial life can help you accelerate your wealth creation process!  You can learn to be a beneficiary of this concept rather than a slave to it.

For example, lets understand how banks work, and use the velocity of money strategy to benefit themselves.   Banks have been around for a very long time and are experts at building wealth.   How does a bank build wealth?  Let’s look at a simple example that can easily be understood.   If there was a giant bright green LED sign outside your local bank that said “savings account rates at this bank are 5%”, I would imaging you would take your money from your current savings account, and deposit at this institution.   The reason is that our brains immediately think that the higher the rate of return, the faster our wealth can grow.  However, banks themselves never chase rates of return or “yield” to build wealth for themselves.   They want us to believe this is how WE should build wealth, when in reality, depositing money in a bank helps THEM to build wealth for themselves.   The reason is they use our money on deposit and apply leverage to those dollars.  They are constantly lending money to others.   When you deposit money at your local bank, and let’s say that bank is so generous to give you my crazy pretend example of 5% interest on your money in a super savings account (which does not exist in the current interest rate environment), have you ever thought “what do they do with my money”?  I can tell you it’s certainly not sitting in your bank account!  Have you ever tried to close a bank account?  The manager comes out and tries everything to ensure you don’t close that account.  The reason is they are constantly lending money out to others, to charge others interest.

So now you have your money in a 5% savings account, and you feel good because you are earning way more than everyone else in their savings accounts.  However, the bank is earning way more than your 5% in your bank account.  How?  Simply put, they loan that money out to others, and charge more interest than they are paying you.   For example, someone needs a car loan, or a credit card, or a business loan, and let’s say that person doesn’t have good credit, they may charge that person 9% for their loan.  Those payments go back to the bank, and the bank makes money out of thin air simply by loaning your money to others, at a higher rate!   They do this multiple times over and over and over again, and the bank makes a ton of coin on your money held in “deposit”.  This is an example of how banks apply the velocity of money concept.

But what about you? How can you apply this concept in your life?  Is that even possible?   Well, yes!   First you must understand the 4 rules that banking institutions want you to do with your money:

• Give them your money
• Keep it with them for as long as possible
• They give you back as little as possible
• Keep your money standing still, like in a bank account

Most people follow the Banks rules.  Yet, let’s think of another way to velocitize your money.

Perhaps the easiest example, is to consider how real estate appreciates.   If you have a home worth $100,000 (just to make this example easy to understand, I realize most homes cost more than 100k) and it appreciates 5% in one year, that home has now increased in value to $105,000.   It does not matter if you have a mortgage for $90,000 or no mortgage at all, the home still appreciates.   What if that mortgage of 90k was used to purchase another house, that then generates rental income, possible tax deductions, and more appreciation?   You are now using one asset class, to leverage, in order to acquire another asset class, with the anticipation that both assets will appreciate.   This is the velocity of money.  Money is in motion, and not standing still.  Money is working “through” assets.   Now I am not suggesting that you do this, it’s an example, but it illustrates the power of the velocity of money in an easy to understand concept.

What if you can apply velocity of money strategies to other financial instruments you may own already or might own in the future?  If done correctly, you can increase your wealth by velocitizing it, rather than accumulating it.   We can all agree that 3 + 3 = 6.   What if you can learn to change the way in which you accumulate wealth, to turbocharge its response, so that your money works more like 3 x 3 = 9.  This would be more effective, perhaps giving you a faster response on how your wealth accumulates.

To accomplish this, you MUST view your entire financial landscape in a holistic way, so that you can make more intelligent financial decisions.      When planning to build more wealth in your life, having a Macroeconomic view of your entire financial world, rather than a microeconomic view, will only help you to create more efficiency.  Understanding how money flows through your financial world, and what forces attack your wealth, will allow you to decrease the eroding factors of wealth.   Remember, money that stands still gets attacked by its environment.  Taxes, debt, lost opportunity costs, inflation, are some of the eroding factors of wealth that attack your wealth over time.   Think of money like an apple.  If you left an apple on a kitchen table for 3 years, that apple would have rotted, and eventually decayed to nothing.   That’s because its environment attacked it.  However, put an apple in alcohol, and it will last much longer.   The “process” of how to preserve the apple is the important take away here.

So, let me ask you…what processes do you have in place to ensure your money is not eroding away?

Christopher Koopman

I am the president and founder of Statera Wealth Solutions, Inc.   We focus on sustainable wealth building solutions for those who want to grow and protect their wealth.  Our modern perspective challenges outdated conventional financial wisdom, awarding our clients improved financial wellness and less financial stress.

Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s Broker Check

Material discussed is meant for general informational purposes only and is not to be construed as tax, legal, or investment advice. Although the information has been gathered from sources believed to be reliable, please note that individual situations can vary. Therefore, the information should be relied upon only when coordinated with individual professional advice.

REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE AND FINANCIAL ADVISOR OF PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC (PAS). OSJ: 17 LUMBER RD. SUITE 11 ROSLYN, NY 11576/516-334-4900, EXT 226. SECURITIES PRODUCTS AND ADVISORY SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH PAS, MEMBER FINRA, SIPC. FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA® (GUARDIAN), NEW YORK, NY. PAS IS A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF GUARDIAN. STATERA WEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. AND POWER PASSION PROSPERITY ARE NOT AFFILIATES OR SUBSIDIARIES OF PAS OR GUARDIAN.

Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents and employees do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult your tax, legal, or accounting professional regarding your individual situation. Remove: Trademarks of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian) are used with express permission. © 2020 Guardian.

The Living Balance Sheet® (LBS) and the LBS logo are service marks of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), New York, NY. © Copyright 2005-2020 Guardian.

*Guardian’s Living Confidently Survey, 2007

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May all of you have an empowering week!

WJ Vincent II

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What has happened?!?!?

Without question these are volatile times. Just think back to the beginning of March when we had all-time record low unemployment, wages were steadily rising for working class employees, poverty was in steep decline and almost every sector of the economy was booming. Let’s not forget about the national survey that came out in February which stated 92% of ALL Americans felt optimistic about their financial future. By far the largest percentage ever recorded.

What the heck happened?? COVID-19 happened. We shut down the entire economy for months which resulted in 9.5% decline of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) in the second quarter. An estimated 40.4 million people reported that they had been unable to work due to the pandemic. If you weren’t considered an essential worker or if you worked for government, it is likely you have suffered to varying levels of degree.

If You Are In Business…

If you are in business I don’t need to rehash these facts. It is likely you have had to shut your business down at least for a certain period of time. There are those who have yet to reopen and still many more who will never recover at all. I can’t begin to tell you how this makes me feel for you and your families. As an entrepreneur myself, I can’t imagine how I would feel if I had invested my time and treasure to risk everything to pursue my passion and then have it ripped away from me for something outside my control. When they say life isn’t fair this situation epitomizes that statement.

You have to believe you can recover and start over because unfortunately that might be they only thing to hold on to. The same drive, grit and determination that drove you to start your business are the same characteristics that will help you overcome and succeed once again.

Things To Keep In Mind

For the rest of us who are trying to pick up the pieces we must remember these things.

 ….as life grows messier we must grow stronger.

…as many choose to stick their heads in the sand, we must look for ways to deliver incredible value.

…as some give up on their ambitions, we must honor our dreams, and remain steadfast around our ideals.

Just as the finest steel is forged under intense pressure and heat so are great and transcendent leaders. That is what we are called to do. To come out of this stronger and more resilient than ever.

Five Tactics

We must use this time and experience to become more creative and innovative. To ascend to the next level of leadership, we must be willing to do what very few people are willing to do. To restore, grow and scale your business we need to focus on 5 tactics that will provide you the fuel and guidance to thrive during uncertain times.

#1. Work on You

Your business can never outgrow you or more specifically your ability to lead yourself and others.

Now more than ever you need to engage in a morning routine. Success is not random it is intentional. Starting each day with intention will give you a leg up on 98% of the population. Very few people have a morning routine but the most successful business leaders attribute this habit as a foundational key to their success.

It is also just as important to invest some of your time and resources on your physical and emotional well-being. Each day we must Eat, Move and Think Well if we are going to live our best life. Also make sure to schedule time for rest and sleep so you can properly repair and renew your body and mind.

#2. Eliminate your Destructive expenses

This is a great time review your balance sheet. Many small business entrepreneurs undermine their revenue and therefore their profits with extraneous expenses that provide very little to the operational success of the business. We should periodically have our accountant audit all our expenses so we can identify the fat and waste that is putting a strain on our profits. It has been estimated that destructive expenses can be as much as 10% of total revenue.

#3. Look to Innovate

When everything changes we must change as well. The spoils go to the disruptors therefore, it is time to adapt or be defeated. During the storm rather than be the victim and lament how things have gone off the rails, elevate your leadership and out invent everyone in your industry.

Identify new and creative ways to deliver your products and services to your clients. Figure out how to increase value during every touch point during your client’s journey within your business. Make sure your products and services are something they can never do without.

#4. Scale and Grow

This is a great time to invest in your professional knowledge and personal development.

Get better at what you do and who you are! Build and invest in your team. Leaders who do are rewarded 10x the financial investment and are rewarded with increased retention and production.

The businesses who elevate their game, advance their skills and become the best in their field will experience exponential growth in their business. You can have either reasons or results, pick one, you can’t have both!

#5 Tune out the critics

Those who pursue the road less traveled are often the target of criticism. The loudest critics are those who have not done the work or have never committed to these tactics. So rather than take responsibility they will look outward and try to find fault with someone else. This is how they deflect from taking personal responsibility.

The reality is that the very nature of being a visionary especially during dark days means that you’ll attract ridicule, jealousy and condemnation. Don’t let that stop you, pay zero attention to them. You just continue to do what you do. Which is focusing on serving better and serving more.

Please remember this one but important point. All victors at one time had to overcome victim-hood. Once you have turned your setbacks into stepping stones you literally become unstoppable.

Go Empower your dreams, Live Inspired, Be abundant and fulfill your Destiny,

Have an empowering week,

Dr. Jay Founder & CEO

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The Online School Board Meeting

So On Monday Night I got to experience my first ever “Virtual School Board Meeting”. It was a decidedly surreal experience the likes of which I have not seen before. Due to the perceived dangers of Covid-19 the Board Meeting Had to take place in a “Web-Ex” environment. The main topic was the proposed “hybrid” model for the upcoming school year. The plan was to divide students into Two Groups at each school. One group would have Live School on Monday, Tuesday, the other group would have live school on Thursday, Friday…with Wednesday being a cleaning day….and both groups having “Online” school the other 3 days of the week. I was very surprised to learn that what was up for discussion was not only whether or not we should have this proposal, or actual school 5 days a week, but also whether or not they shouldn’t even do the 2 days a week, and everything should be online.

I dutifully prepared as many scientific facts as I could, and delivered them within the allotted 4 minutes of time as clearly as possible. Most of the other public comments were regarding safety concerns and how schools should stay online only until we know it is safe. It should come as no surprise that 4 minutes was not enough time to sway, change, or influence anyone with any magnitude.

Irrational Fear

The thing that is most disappointing to see within the school system is a huge disregard to looking at the scientific facts of the situation. The media has done such a great job hyping the dangers, and showing every single worst case scenario over and over again, people really are afraid.

Despite the implications of this meeting on families and households all over Eau Claire County, there were only 13 people who signed up for Public Comment. I guess that is way more than usual, but nowhere near where I would have expected things to be. Out of the 13 people who commented 7 were Teachers, Teachers Representing Teacher and Educator Organizations, so there were only 6 parents that didn’t work in the school system, and one of them was a former teacher. Of the 6 parents, 4 of us were in favor of 5 day a week school, and 2 thought it should be online only.

Still, for such a big decision, I was very surprised that more people didn’t sign up to comment. Fear is usually an irrational thing to begin with. What is happening in our communities now is that the fear has taken over to the point where people are paralyzed to do or think anything on their own. People are willing to risk financial ruin, rather than risk the dangers of their kids going back to school. One of the parents comments was that the problems with online learning will be difficult for children to overcome, but nowhere near as difficult as it would be for the children to overcome the loss of a parent. That is how scared everyone is.

I was asked to speak on television locally after the decision was made, and I declined. Didn’t see the point in making more people angry and upset, when there was nothing that could be changed. Apparently in places like Milwaukee they are doing only online schooling, and this was cited on numerous occasions, so ironically, our little Eau Claire School District was stepping out on a limb with the 2 days a week option.

Needless to say, I did hear some positive comments from people who were in the audience that I did not know were there. It was nice to know some people agree with looking at the actual data, but in the end, everything I presented did not matter, and nothing changed. I feel bad for the kids, because a huge percentage of them are going to be falling even further behind now. More distressing is that they are being taught to be afraid, to panic, and to submit to the emotional reactions of people, rather than to look to logic and reasoning.

All of you who are out there working with the public, thank you for being bastions of hope and reason during a difficult time for our communities. Your everyday impact on the people who come into your businesses has a far greater impact than you realize. Thanks for all that all of you are doing, and remember all of us are entitled to our own “opinions”…but we should not be entitled to our own “facts” meaning the facts are what they are, you don’t get to just make ones up to justify your opinion…for what it is worth.

Here’s to Empowering your dreams, Igniting Your Passion, and Accelerating Your Prosperity!

Sincerely,

WJ Vincent II

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Unemployment Was at 3.5%

As business owners it is important to keep track of trends, especially when things change dramatically.  Clearly with the rapid and unprecedented rise in job losses, things are different perhaps than they have ever been.  We are sharing an article from Entrepreneur.Com this week so you can make sure you are aware of all the changes that have taken place, and begin to make changes, strategize, etc., as necessary.  If you are not consulting with Dr. Jay already, you may want to consider to scheduling an appointment, he has helped countless business owners to navigate all the challenges that are suddenly a part of our everyday business lives.

Article from Entrepreneurs.Com

Without further ado, here is a link to the article, hope you find the information useful!

How the Behavior of Job-Seekers Has Changed Since February (Infographic)

Here’s to Empowering your dreams, Igniting Your Passion, and Accelerating Your Prosperity!

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What Would You Be Willing to Sacrifice To insure Independence and Freedom?

This week marks the 244^th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. On July 2^nd 1776, Congress voted to declare independence from England. Two days later, Congress ratified the text of the document.

As we recall our high school history lessons, back in the early 1770’s more and more colonists became convinced that the English Parliament intended to take away their freedom. The fact was, the American Colonists began to see and experience increasing oppression and corruption happening. Parliament became determined to brings its unruly American subjects to their knees by preparing for war.

Events Leading Up To…

There were many events that ultimately lead to the start of the revolutionary war including the French and Indian war, the Proclamation Act, the Stamp Act, No Taxation Without Representation and the Townsend Act. In fact, there were 7 notable events that contributed to war breaking out but perhaps none more notable then the Boston Massacre.

The Boston Massacre

The Boston Massacre was a street fight between Patriots and British soldiers. The American Patriots were protesting the recently instituted new taxes on the Colonists for tea, glass, paint and lead. When the British soldiers fired on and killed 5 men who were unarmed.

The Boston Massacre had a major impact on relations between Britain and the American Colonists. The Colonists were already weary of British rule and unfair taxation which fueled their ambition to fight for independence.

April 1775

The fighting broke out in April of 1775 in Lexington and Concord. The British soldiers were called lobsterbacks because of their red coats. It also was the beginning of the Continental Army.

The Revolutionary War was the first of many times the American resolve and spirit was tested. By nature, we are freedom loving and independent people. We are fair- and open-minded people who are charitable in spirit but yet strong in our resolve.

“Give Me Liberty, Or Give Me Death”

In drafting the Declaration of Independence our forefathers knew they were risking it all. They were putting everything on the line, including life and treasure. Failure meant being tried by for treason and ultimately being hung by the crown.

However, our founders and those brave Colonists adopted a single but powerful creed that was initially uttered by Patrick Henry on March 23, 1775 at St. John’s Church in Virginia, in which he said, “Give me liberty or give me death.” These brave men and women were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to live free of tyranny and oppression.

This week now more than ever, we need to spend a few moments before we start enjoying time at the beach, the lake, on the golf course or barbecuing with family and friends, remembering the true cost of freedom. The sacrifice that was made by so many inevitably resulted in the drafting of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights which affords us the types of rights and freedoms making us the envy of the world.

Even though we are not perfect as a nation, we are still the greatest country on the face of the planet by evidence very few Americans are looking to leave while millions every year are literally fighting and dying in an attempt to have a shot at the American dream.

As Thomas Jefferson once so eloquently said, Freedom is not free, eternal vigilance is the price for liberty.” Those words ring even more true especially now during our current political climate.

I leave you with this question as you get ready to enjoy this holiday weekend, “what would you be willing to sacrifice to insure liberty and freedoms for future generations?

Happy 4^th of July TriplePnation

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Have an empowering week,

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An Important Lesson

One of the most important lessons I have learned on my path of personal development is to be mindful of the words you use. Thoughts have energy and words are thoughts expressed. The energy we create puts out a vibration. The vibrations resonate out into the universe and will either attract positive or negative experiences.

Quantum Physics
For those who are skeptical I challenge you to study the field of Quantum Physics. It is where these Universal Laws stem from. Amazingly we can alter and bend atoms with our thoughts. We can even alter our reality with our mind, as well as change the expression of health with our thoughts.

Don’t “Want” what You “Want”
One of the valuable lessons I was taught early on was, “Not to ‘want’ what you want.” When you ‘want’, all you get is more want! Instead, “Give what you want, to get what you want.” Let me explain.

If you want more courage, go encourage someone else. If you would like more love, you must give of your love more freely. If you would like more self-confidence, help someone by boosting his or hers. If you want better relationships, be a better friend, spouse, or parent. If you want more belief, help others build their belief. Perhaps the most difficult one of all to accept is, if you want more money, you must give money to others. Believe it or not, when you allow money to flow through you, you actually increase the attraction of money to you.

Give What You Want Instead

First, identify what you ‘want’ the most; then commit to giving that away freely. Do so for the next two weeks and watch what happens. You will never be the same, nor will the world around you.

I promise if you adopt this mindset you will ignite the process of creation. You will alter your perceptions, thereby changing your reality.

Go Empower your dreams, Live Inspired, Be abundant and fulfill your Destiny,

Have an empowering week,

Dr. Jay Founder & CEO

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Embracing Life’s Unpredictability

Are you a control freak? What happens when things don’t go as planned? Do you lose control of your emotions? Do you leave a wake of emotional destruction as everyone feels the wrath of your anger and frustration? These are signs of someone who is out of control. How do I know about this? … Cause that used to be me!

The ironic thing is, to get control we must learn to give up the need to be in control. This has been one of the most important and liberating lessons of my life. The fact is we have very little control over most things. Accepting this lesson as fact is the first step in regaining self-control.

Our Reactions Are Our Only Control
The only thing we have control over is how we react to life’s experiences. This is one of life’s greatest paradoxes. Think about it, when we blindly react we give up our personal power and therefore our ability to effectively deal with each challenge. When we learn to choose our emotional response we are choosing the experience WE want to have. This is where control is regained.

I understand this sounds easier then it really is. Learning how to choose your response and emotions is a skill like learning to drive or play the piano. It takes practice and patience.

Train Your Mind
Begin by embracing life’s unpredictability. Things often don’t always go as planned but that can be a good thing. Train your mind that new experiences are cool. The juice of life is in the unexpected. If everything were predictable and controllable, life would become incredibly boring.

Change Your Mind, Change Your Destiny!

Next, identify your emotional triggers, which cause you to lose your cool. What sets you off? Then ask yourself how would you prefer to respond? When you begin to feel your buttons being pushed, stop, take two long deep breaths, than ask yourself, “what is the outcome I want and how do I choose to react.” Consciously choose your experience.

Learning to master this skill will take time and effort but I can promise you the benefits are immeasurable. Not the least of which is better physical and mental Well-being.

Go Empower your dreams, Live Inspired, Be abundant and fulfill your Destiny,

Have an empowering week,

Dr. Jay Founder & CEO

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I know many of you are feeling anxious about the future. Lets acknowledge that this is a very normal emotion to be experiencing right now based on the circumstances.

Many of you are likely wondering about things such as…

When will I be able to visit family?
Will I able to go to the lake this summer or a concert?
Will my child graduate and can we still have a party to celebrate?
Will we have to postpone our wedding, christening or Bar-mitzvah?
Will I have a job or business to go back to? 
When will life return to normal?

The list is endless.

There Are Many Questions Unfortunately

There are many questions and unfortunately no one really has the answers at this point. The harsh reality is, so much of what’s happening is out of our control and that makes us feel anxious, frustrated and stressed. Very few people are comfortable feeling out of control.

Let Go Of The Need For Control

The best thing you can do is to let go of the need to be in control. One of life’s great paradoxes is, “To gain control you must give up the need for control.”  Start focusing on the things you can control, like your thoughts, emotions and actions. As an admitted control freak this was a game changer for me. The more I tried to control things, the worse things got. When I began focusing on me and my reactions life literally changed.

How Dr. Jay Started To Let Go

How I started was…

Instead of asking questions to which I had no answer for, I began to ask more empowering questions. Our world is very different today than it was just a few weeks ago. When we experience massive change so quickly – ones that literally shake us to our core – the best thing we can do is pivot. Grant Cardone mentioned this in his book “10X“. He said, those who pivot quickly learn how to adapt and innovate to meet the new challenges ahead. The more we resist the more we will struggle.

Start Asking New Empowering Questions

So think about where you are right now. Given the changes, try asking yourself a new set of empowering questions:

– What’s possible for me right now?

– What are the lessons this experience has taught me that make me a better person?

– Who do I need to become to meet the challenges ahead?

– What are my core values and have I been living congruently to those values?

– How can I improve myself personally and professionally?

– Have I used this time at home wisely?

– Have I exhibited strong leadership qualities my family could be proud of?

– Have I rekindled the most important relationships in my life and expressed my love and gratitude to them?

– How have I adapted and innovated my business to better serve my clients?

– What have I done to improve my mental, physical and spiritual well-being? 

The quality of our lives is directly related to the quality of the questions we ask. If we change our internal dialogue we change how we perceive the world around us.

Go Empower your dreams, Live Inspired, Be abundant and fulfill your Destiny,

Have an empowering week,

Dr. Jay Founder & CEO

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