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As part of their training, doctors learn how to do medical procedures in the classroom and then perform those procedures under close supervision as part of their internship until they have the experience and confidence to work on their own. It’s an approach to training that also works well for real estate investing.

“Our classroom training is outstanding, but for many of our students, the mentor is what kick-starts their investing career,” says AC Johnson, coordinator of Wealth Intelligence Academy’s mentoring program.

The concept of mentoring is a proven one and works in virtually any environmentschool, professional, and social. “All successful people had mentors,” says Johnson. “Russ Whitney himself will tell you he’s had many mentors over the years, and still has mentors today.” (Russ Whitney is the founder of Wealth Intelligence Academy’s parent company, an internationally-recognized leader in the financial education industry, and a best-selling author.)

The Wealth Intelligence Academy mentoring program is successful, Johnson says, because the mentor works one-on-one with students in their home town. “The mentor is there in the students’ actual world, working side-by-side with them in the community where the students will be investing,” he says. “Over and over, students tell us that those first few deals are the hardest because they’re afraid they’ll do something wrong. With the mentor there, the students have nothing to fear. And when the mentor leaves, the students are absolutely unstoppable.”

The best proof of the benefits of a mentor comes from what the students themselves have to sayand they are eager to share their mentor success stories on the russwhitney.com discussion board. Just a few examples:

“Having done our first deal, we … were kind of sputtering along getting offers rejected left and right. Finally time came for our mentor to come to town. [He] lit our business on fire. He pushed us to get our ads out there, he worked with us on how to formulate offers that would get accepted in our area, and put us back on the right path. If you have any doubts about whether or not to get a mentor or to get yours scheduled, DO IT!” David J.

“I wouldn’t be this successful if it were not for my fabulous mentor.” Cindy M.

“It works! Everything we’ve learned in the different trainings works! The best part was when our mentor was with us. Since he left us seven months ago, [we acquired] $1.5 million in assets. When he was with us, he showed us how and did it.” Bryan Z. & Sandra K.

“My mentor … became the guardian angel I needed to get me started and push me overboard to make my first deals. He opened my mind and my eyes to every possible opportunity. To those who are still skeptical about the mentoring program, I think you are wasting your time. Have your mentor come soon, and you’ll never regret it.” Rene.

All mentors are carefully chosen and meet the high standards of Russ Whitney and the Wealth Intelligence Academy. Mentors must be actively and successfully investing in real estate, have the skills to teach others, and be able to go into virtually any market in the country and immediately begin the investing process. Then students are matched with mentors based on their specific situation and objectives.

Mentors contact their students in advance for a detailed telephone session that addresses the students’ needs, experience, and goals. During that session, mentors tell their students how to prepare to get the most out of the mentor’s visit. “The mentors give the students very specific ‘homework’ assignments that are tailored to their particular market and goals,” Johnson says. “When the mentor gets there, the student is ready.”

The mentor works with the student (or students, in the case of partners and couples) for up to four full days, depending on the program, combining structured individualized training with real world application. “Essentially, the mentors say, ‘Here’s what you need to do, now let’s go do it,’ and they take the students out, looking for deals and funding,” Johnson says.

The mentoring relationship doesn’t end after those dynamic days. Mentors and students stay in touch by phone and e-mail; the mentors continue to coach, advise, cheer, and if necessary, commiseratebut the bonds they form with the students are strong and lasting.

Is there a single key to a successful mentoring experience for students? “Absolutely,” says Johnson. “Take action, sign up, get it scheduled and do it. The sooner you do it, the sooner you will reach your goals.”

Jordan Taylor is the editor of Millionaire Mentor Newsletter, which is published by Whitney Education Group, Inc. To sign up for a free subscription, visit http://www.russwhitney.com For more information about the mentoring program offered through Wealth Intelligence Academy, visit http://www.wiacademy.com

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We all suffer from procrastination from time to time but rather than fight it, think of procrastination as a gift. This gift allows you to get clarity on what is important to you and what you should work on next. Change your thinking when it comes to procrastination.

Accept it. Stop beating yourself up and just accept that you are procrastinating. Don’t waste energy with guilty feelings or negative self-talk, instead say this statement out loud: “I am procrastinating and I choose to be productive” - this will remind you to change your attitude and help you to take charge of your actions.

Which is it? There are typically two types of things we procrastinate: those tasks or activities which are deadline driven (and which we don’t like doing) that we always leave until the last minute; and those little things we’d like to do, or should do, which aren’t urgent that we just never get around to.

For the first type of procrastination - identify those regular or important activities that typically cause you to procrastinate. Is there something you particularly don’t enjoy, such as writing proposals or completing staff performance reviews, which you know you always defer? Next time these come around, remind yourself that you know you have procrastinated in the past and choose to be productive instead.

For the second type of procrastination - keep a file with tasks or activities that are not urgent but that you want to complete, such as articles you want to read or letters you want to write. Choose to complete just one task from this file every week.

Stick to your list. When you are finding it really difficult to complete activities, promise yourself you will stick to your diary. Make sure the activities you are procrastinating are on your ‘to do’ list and work through them in the order they are prioritised - whether you feel like it or not. This way you’ll get the job done and have the satisfaction of ticking-it-off your list.

Set a timeframe. Allow yourself a designated amount of time to spend on or to complete the activity. Set your electronic calendar alarm to rescue you once your time is up!

Move! If you’re getting stuck in a procrastination mindset, break your pattern - get up from your desk, go for a walk around the office, make a coffee or get some fresh air. Changing your location for a few minutes may be the kick-start you need.

Get a ‘Procrastination Pal’. No, not someone you can procrastinate with! Identify someone you can call when you are procrastinating who will help you get on track. Let them know they are your designated ‘Procrastination Pal’ and when you call them they have permission to help you get focused and moving.

Reward yourself. Especially if it is a task you don’t enjoy, make a point of rewarding yourself when it’s completed. Give yourself something to look forward to as an incentive.

Neen is a Global Productivity Expert: by looking at how they spend their time and energy - and where they focus their attention - Neen helps people to rocket-charge their productivity and performance. A dynamic speaker, author and corporate trainer, Neen demonstrates how boosting your productivity can help you achieve amazing things. With her unique voice, sense of fun and uncommon common-sense, Neen delivers a powerful lesson in productivity. Find out more at http://neenjames.com/

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I worked hard for the past 17 years. I felt I had to. I only finished high school. Without a certificate to flaunt and yet wanting to climb the corporate ladder, I dedicated my effort and time to my work. I was proud of myself. At 40 years old I had reached a manager’s position.

The day came when I was handed the letter. Why did the company fire me? Was I not good enough?

It was a massive blow to my ego. My questions only brought back anger. I was not resourceful and I could not see any positive meaning to it.

As I thought about it longer, I became more angry and annoyed. Then the emotions turn into fear.

What can I do now? Who would employ me? At this age and with a lack of education, how could I get another job?

I was becoming an unendurable person. My relationship, which was already on the rocks suffered further.

I was no longer the person I used to be. I complained and whined. I lost the confidence in myself. I could not see myself in any other way but a “wimp”.

I avoided friends and ignored and neglected my partner. There were no more constructive conversations between us. He was getting on well with her career and moving upwards.

And the more I saw him succeeding the more I felt bad about myself. I was ashamed of myself. I thought that I was not good enough for him anymore. Finally he has had it. He walked out of my life.

Not only have I lost my job. I also have lost someone whom I thought was the one for me. More resentment and self-pity came over me. I was angry with him. How could he leave me if he had loved me?

I was not only broke but also alone. I was so broke that I could not afford my own home.

The finance company repossessed my car. I had no material things left except my clothes in my luggage and a few books.

It has to take two crisis to make me wake up to my senses. I had to change immediately. That was the only choice I had.

Losing your self-confidence is bad. Losing your self-esteem is worse. Losing your self is a disaster. Until…

I decided to change…in my thinking.

I have to meet my basic need first, food and shelter. The company I went to offered lodging so I took the job that paid only a quarter of what I used to earn.

Alone and still broke…but this time I looked at what I had left.

Change does not come easy. Recovering your self-confidence and your self-esteem is an attitude and mindset that needs discipline.

You need to develop the disciplines that can boost your trust in yourself again.

1. Admit that you have messed up.

Whatever happened, has happened to someone else too. It is how you make out of it that matters.

You either let it go and move on or wallow in self-pity. If you had taken the second option as I did, you will realize that your life would be messier than when it started.

It is not too late. Admit your mistakes, forgive yourself and move on.

2. Write down realistic goals.

When your self-esteem plummets, it is tough to see bright, colorful pictures of yourself smiling at your achievements.
Set several realistic goals to start with. For a start, these were some of my goals…

i) Put on 5kg.
Lost that. I was looking very thin and gaunt for my height. I need to lift my self-image.

ii) Cut smoking to 10 cigarettes a day.
I can’t afford more anyway

iii) Read 1 hr daily.
Got to feed my mind with something positive.

iv) Take 20minutes walk in the park a day.
I needed some fresh air and away from the cramp abode of mine.

v) Keep a journal.
I shunned friends so at least I could use this to pour out my feelings.

vi) Record my activities.
I must make full use of my time.

vii) Pray and meditate.
Somehow, I know I am not alone.

I worked on them and made certain that I followed the disciplines. It felt good to strike out each activity daily.

And when the good feelings enter again, I added more goals to my list. Slowly but surely, I began to feel good about myself again.

3) Interrupt the negative self-talks and critics.

Your self-talks will not stop and mostly they are negative and criticizing. This is a challenge especially when you are trying and working hard on yourself.

Learn to listen to them. Catch them “in the act”. Remove, cancel, and delete. Do whatever within your power to fight back.

It’s funny how you could move away from people who criticize you. At times you can even tell them to shut their mouth up and you can’t even tell your voices within to leave you alone.

You need to be aware. You must listen. Then when you hear, you could either so gently tell the voices to leave you alone.

Or, if the voices are softly whispering, tell them firmly to get out. Consciously now, speak something out loud or within yourself that you are worthy.

However and whatever you say, feed your ears and your mind with encouraging words like “I love myself”. Isn’t it better than hearing it say over and over again how hopeless you are?

4) Remember and recall successful and positive experiences.

If you really try, you will be able to remember a few of your success. I sat down in a “relaxed mode” and at first have to force myself to think of one experience that I was proud of.

Soon enough, I found out that I had quite a number of beautiful experiences.

- There was a time when I was given 3 promotions in a year.

- I remembered the time when I sat with my friends watching the sun setting on the horizon.

- I recalled my first experience snorkeling and seeing the beautiful and colorful fishes under the sea… in spite of my fear of water.

- The day when I first saw my niece one hour after she was born.

When you can play back these memories and experiences, you will realize that you have had great times many times over.

Why rewind and play the sad and dis-empowering movies in your mind? Will it make you feel good?

If not discard them just as easy as throwing photographs that we do not wish to look at.

This is a mind’s game. We can decide what to do with our mind.

Richard Bandler stated that the brain is his favorite toy. Let’s make that ours too. We have them too don’t we?

5) Keep a journal.

This can be therapeutic. You can write down what you think and feel.

No one is going to correct your grammar. No one is going to argue about it. This is because no one is going to see it. It is yours.

Why let those words keep voicing out in your head. Write them out. Say what you want to say.

And maybe laugh at some of them when you sit back and read them many months later.

Write down your activities too. How much time did you spend sleeping? What time did you get up?

What was the first thing you saw when you got up? Whom did you meet today and how long did you use your time for socializing?

How many push-ups did you do today? What ideas came to your mind today? What have you learned at work? What can you do to improve your income?

6) Read and listen.

When I first started out again, I did not have many friends. My weekends were quiet. There were moments when I dreaded just the thought of it.

I did not have many books to read and I did not have much money to buy them. So I spent my time at the public library.

Reading motivational and inspiration books helped me especially at those times when I was down and out.

I read and read. It has kept me inspired and my interest in other subjects has broadened.

After a while I started to listen to motivational tapes. I fed my mind. I was determined to make my life work.

7) Pray.

When you are down and out, and you think that no one is there for you, think again. As the saying goes, “you are invisibly being watched over”.

Fatimah Musa provides information, tips and quotes written to help people become aware that any future growth starts with their personal growth. You can visit Fatimah at http://www.about-personal-growth.com

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There is only one me on this planet… that is an awesome responsibility!

Record your aspirations and accomplishments.
If your life is worth living, it’s worth recording.
-Marilyn Grey

Keeping a journal, a type of personal record of both your business and personal life can make all the difference. Look at it as a record of your life, so to speak. Writing things down really works. It helps you to think more about what you’re doing. It also helps you to have more focus and drive. OK, I know what you’re saying. What if somebody finds it? What if somebody learns all about my life? What if…what if…what if…. How about this one? What if it works? What if I keep it in a safe place so nobody ever sees it? What if I keep it on a computer disk? Where there’s a will, there’s always a way.

OK…now let’s learn how to “professionally” set up and use a journal or, here is another suggestion…JUST WRITE DOWN YOUR THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS AND WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU THAT DAY! THERE IS NO RIGHT OR WRONG.

Keep it simple and fun. Keep it up to date. You will love to go back and see what happened in your life and how you reacted to it at that time.
Here is a personal checklist that can help get the juices flowing from your mind and heart to your pen!

What is really important to me in my life?

What specifically would be my ideal life?

What is a major accomplishment I created that I didn’t think I could accomplish before I began?

What SPECIFICALLY did I do to accomplish it? (When you remind yourself of all the many things you have done well, you will feel more confident about taking on any new tasks.)

List 100 goals or things you would like to do in your lifetime.

How can I help others, knowing when I help other people get what they want, then I will get what I want.

How can I think POSITIVE THOUGHTS more frequently, knowing that the power of a focused mind will direct me to more effective actions and therefore, better results?

What am I most grateful for?

When I leave this earth, what do I want to be remembered for?

What inspires me and what would I really do if money were not a concern? BE SPECIFIC!

Answer these questions AT LEAST once a year and then review to see if anything has changed over the years. Use this information to create an action plan for changes to your journal. Keep in mind that you can put as much or as little of your personal life in the journal as you wish. The key is to do the work. Do the writing. Keep the journal accurate and up to date.

Joe Kahler is recognized as an expert on helping young adults successfully transition from home to being “out on their own”. His latest work has recently been assembled in his book, Out On My Own… Now What? Tips and Insights So You Won’t Be Left Hanging in the “Real World”!

Joe received his undergraduate degree from Whittier College in Social Sciences and his Masters in Education from Arizona State University. His experience includes teaching, coaching, running numerous businesses, investing, selling insurance and real estate AND attending numerous personal, “hard knocks” training classes!

http://www.outonmyown.com

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What makes attitude so important? Why not just learn some “seduction
techniques” to get the girl? The answer is simple: learning techniques (or
having expensive clothing and cars) without improving your attitude is like
wrapping a cheap gift in expensive wrapping paper. It still looks expensive
on the outside, but when the girl “unwraps” you, she’ll find out that you
were faking it all along. This might work for a one-night stand, but if you
want anything more, you’ll need to change both on the “inside” and
“outside”.

Here are some pointers for improving your attitude:

1) Get rid of your desperacy. You don’t NEED a girlfriend. If having a
girlfriend or constant sex is the only thing that keeps you alive, then
you’ve got problems. Besides, women can smell desperacy like sharks smell
blood.

2) If you’re going to do it, do it. Don’t mope and whine and wait around for
the “perfect moment”. Like a girl? Ask her out immediately. Don’t be
paralyzed and spend weeks wringing your hands over the situation. If she
says yes, then you’ve succeeded. If she says no, you saved yourself a few
weeks of useless moping and thinking. Taking action is the essence of
confidence.

3) “Be yourself” does not mean you should just sit on the couch watching
porn. It simply means you shouldn’t pretend to be someone else. You should
still strive to improve yourself; your appearance, personality, career, and
everything else that matters. Pretending to be a top-shot lawyer when you’re
just a legal clerk is fake; improving yourself is genuine.

4) Don’t be afraid of rejection. So you asked the girl out and she said no.
So what? There’s 3 billion more girls out there, and 150 million in the
United States alone. If you ever want to succeed, you’ll need to face
rejection. Don’t take it personally either; you can’t expect every girl to
like you. Do you like every girl on this planet?

Attitude is perhaps the most important factor when it comes to dating.
Remember that attitude is essentially your personality. You might look good,
have plenty of money, and drive a fast car, but if your attitude isn’t
right, the only women you’ll be dating are the ones you pay for.

Daniel Okula is a writer and a web publisher for dating articles from http://datingtalk.net. Find more similar articles on his website.

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Is it possible to be a long-distance coach or mentor? Sure it is and I have been doing this for many years now. As a Founder of a Franchise System with units operating and providing service in 450 cities, 110 major markets, 23 states and four countries, being a long-distance mentor was essential. Is that hard to do?

Why yes it is hard work and it means operating on different time zones and lots of travel, a strong memory and understanding of local dynamics in my case, as our civilization is a little different in different places. Now our business is a Mobile Car Wash Franchising Company; CarWashGuys.com but do not let the unique-ness of our business model scare you.

In fact long distance mentoring and coaching is as similar for what I do as almost any endeavor with a little fine-tuning to fit the scenario of course. Now then in my retirement I enjoy mentoring and coaching and was asked if I might mentor a young entrepreneur in Chicagoland. I agreed, but since I do not live in any one City, because I travel full time;

http://www.carwashguys.com/blitz.html

I will have to answer the questions via online and asked our entrepreneur to send in any questions they might have for me. This way I can assist them and perhaps use older material to answer the same question I may have been answering for others over the last 20-years. Now then, also understand that new questions should be written down, re-fined and answered and saved for the benefit of others as well. Consider all this in 2006.

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