The Application of the Information

Hi Gang, hope you had an ace weekend, did some fun things and found some time to flick your off switch.

A Letter from Lisa

I get lots of emails via this site. Lots. Mostly, from people I don’t know and will never meet. Some are from people who want something. Some are business propositions (which is usually a little lop-sided). Some are from people who simply want to share a story with me. Some are from people who want to give me some… er… feedback. And some emails, make me feel a little warm and fuzzy. Today, I thought I’d share something with you that I received yesterday. All the text in grey is exactly as I received it in the email.

Here’s a letter from Lisa…

“And, of course, we do it with our career. We keep hoping it will somehow magically fix itself (good luck with that). In truth, many of us are not really prepared to take charge, step into reality (step onto scales), make some tough decisions, take total responsibility and do what’s required to create positive shift in our professional life. So we compromise and tolerate… all our way to misery.” (an extract Lisa took from one of my posts).

Craig, I am one of your “lurkers”, avidly reading, rarely commenting. But thinking. Always thinking. And listening. I just wanted you to know, that you gave someone out there (me), the courage to make the change. (OK, I had to get righteously angry first), but this time I didn’t suck it up. I went out, applied for my dream job (never for a second believing I’d get it) — and 5 months later — I start on Monday. In the waiting room before every interview I read passages from you that I had saved from about a year ago…

“It’s time for you to stop empowering others and sabotaging yourself. Time to step out of the darkness of fear and into the light of your potential. You are worthy. You are good enough. You are talented. You are powerful. And you are loved and valued more than you know.” (another extract).

And when I got nervous:

“That quickening of your heart, that emotion you’re beginning to feel right now is me. Or should I say, you. The amazing you. The fearless you. The beautiful, talented, generous, kind and incredible you.” (and another).

I am getting emotional writing this to you, because I so deeply appreciate you laying the foundation for and giving me the boost to make this wonderful change in my life and letting me believe in myself again. I am now looking forward to making many more positive changes in my life — and I for the first time in many years, I truly believe that success will be mine. Two words seem inadequate, but it’s all I have — please understand how deeply they are meant — “thank you”. ~Lisa

Lisa, you are most welcome. It is my pleasure to (unknowingly) be a small part of your journey. And while I coached you (kind of), I did none of the work and took none of the risks. That was all you. You simply tapped into the potential that was always there. You opened a door that had been locked and turned my words into your actions. And your results. You made my theory your practical reality and you consciously created new experiences. You shifted your beliefs and expectations and you created the transformation – both in your physical (external) world and within yourself. Yep, all you.

It feels good doesn’t it?

Now you’re beginning to understand that you don’t need approval, permission or a cosmic sign to create and enjoy an exceptional life. All you need is courage, passion, focus, self-belief and resilience. There are no failures for you Lisa, only lessons, opportunities and experiences. 

I love being able to encourage and support somebody I’ve never met. It’s very cool and rewarding. Some people don’t get why I invest so much (physically, emotionally and mentally) into this site. Well, letters like yours definitely help me to stay focused, committed, humble and productive. I believe that being able to share information, education, inspiration and motivation unconditionally through a resource like this is as valuable and transformational for me, as it is for any of my readers. It’s a privilege.

Lisa, keep doing what most people won’t. Keep being the solution girl. Keep asking better questions. Keep getting uncomfortable. Keep making the tough decisions. Keep exploring your potential. Keep being courageous and keep me posted on your progress.

Craig. xx

So Grasshoppers, I’m wondering if now is the time for you (yep, you – the person reading this right now) to step out of the idea and the theory of personal transformation and into the practical reality of it?  Maybe you’ve read enough, heard enough, learned enough and thought enough? Perhaps, now is the time to do enough?

Just wondering.

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