"Success seems to be connected with action.
Successful people keep moving. They make
mistakes, but they don't quit."
   ~ Conrad Hilton ~

CREATING MOMENTUM

Momentum starts by creating a map from where you are to where you want to be. This is the essence of Living by Design.

We start with what we really want. It is important to acknowledge our desires, even if a part of us doesn’t believe having what we want is possible. Wanting what we want is part of our current reality - and pretending we don’t want what we want suppresses our creativity.

So start here . What do you want? Or even more powerfully stated is: "What results do you want to create." Remember - living the life of a creative person is manifesting that which has not existed before. That is the essence of creativity. Asking what result do I want to create signals your consciousness to engage creatively. ??If you have downloaded my eCourse or read my special report you know the power of creating structural tension. (Click here to check it out.)

It is important to know where we are relative to where we want to be. This discrepancy creates a tension that we can utilize to fuel the actions that will take us to our goals.

We want to get into motion. An object in motion tends to stay in motion. If you are pushing a wheelbarrow filled with bricks, in the wrong direction, it is easier to guide the wheelbarrow to where you want to go once it is in motion than if you were beginning with a stationary wheelbarrow. It takes a tremendous amount of effort to get started, and much less to keep things going.

As soon as you have an inspiration, ground it in action, in the moment. For at that moment you have momentum. If you commit to following through it will lead you to the first step, the second step, the next and the next. Get the wheelbarrow moving and you begin to build momentum.

Momentum is built on action. When you act you create energy. This energy can then be directed.

We act - observe results - learn from our results - put in a correction and act again.

Most people fail to achieve their goals because they never take the first step. Momentum is just getting the wheelbarrow moving. Once you get started in a particular area, as long as you keep energy going, you will begin to get results and results feed themselves.

When is a good time to start?

Now!

Make a phone call, send an email, book an appointment, enroll in a class, get a mentor or a coach–do what it takes to get you in motion. Otherwise, next week, next month, next year, you will be sitting here reading this newsletter wanting what you want without having moved one inch closer to your dreams.

Action translates dreams into reality. What actions will you take to bring your dreams into reality??

HIRE ME

One of the good things about the current economic climate is that we have the opportunity to get creative and try new things.

Trying new things and creating opportunities for learning, support, and growth are essential for success no matter what the financial weather.

If you have ever wanted to either work with me one-on-one, or join one of my live classes, but for some reason were not able to make that happen I have a suggestion:

Create your own coaching group!

Gather a group of friends, colleagues, siblings, whoever, and create your own Living by Design Coaching Group. Imagine what fun we'll have focusing on your goals and dreams while creating a network of support and encouragement that lives on beyond our coaching calls.

Perhaps you and a work group have a project you'd like support for. Or you and your sibling want to bond through learning. Or maybe you and your friends want to learn and grow together.

If so, as a group you can hire me and share the cost amongst many. Sounds like a win to me.

If you are interested, contact me at: leslie@living-bydesign.com

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