The Extraordinary Life Blog

Small Changes = Big Results

Jerry Foster has become a great friend and mentor to me over the past few years so I thought I'd share some of the things I've learned from him.  I did a private webinar for the members of my online coaching program www.eLifePlans.com as he discussed his thoughts on his new book titled Small Changes, Big Results.  I hope you enjoy what Jerry shares on his Life Paradigm as he has caputured a unique visual model for each of us to understand the legacy that we leave and how the smallest of changes can lead to the biggest results!

Jerry Foster

Small Changes, Big Results Jerry Foster shares on his unique "life paradigm" and his latest life success strategies from his newest book, "Small Changes, Big Results".   He also discusses the secrets on how to find your life purpose and how to deal with life's biggest challenges and obstacles.  During this conference call and webinar you will learn.... - The three life paths we can take and which one you are on - How to overcome the biggest challenges you may be facing - What everyone must do each and every day to become successful Click here for the presentation handout Click here to watch this webinar

Is Your Life a Puddle or an Ocean?

I recently conducted a webinar with Richard Rowe, author of the book "Is your Life a Puddle or an Ocean?", and he creates a fantastic picture of what it means to live a significant life.  The major theme of Richard's book revolves around the idea of living an abundant life and understanding the power of "the ripple effect".  Richard shared that "each of us creates a ripple that affects the lives of others through the choices that we make and the actions that we take.  We get to choose whether the ripple is a positive or negative one."  What a great quote!

Richard is an "ocean" type guy that creates his own positive ripples through influencing others for the common good.  After serving 20 years in the Navy as a Certified Master Training Specialist, he now speaks around the nation motivating others to live limitless, "oceanic" type lives.  The stories he shares in his presentation are very inspiring and I was encouraged myself to make better choices that had a positive effect on others around me. 

After the call I took action on the choice to start giving back and called up a local organization that works with under privleged youth in detention facilities and youth shelters in the local Des Moines, IA area.  I offered to speak to their kids and give back where I could.  Last week I spoke to two groups of 20 kids each ranging from ages 12-16 years old about pursuing their dreams.  Just hearing what the average kid's family life was like practically broke my heart.  I did my very best to encourage and inspire them regardless of their circumstances.  I asked them what they dreamed about and I saw a smile come to their faces.  One girl wanted to be a photographer and young boy wanted to be a mechanic.  It was such a joy to see their faces light up as they talked about what they wanted to BE, DO and HAVE!

Afterwards one of the guards told me it was great to have a positive presentation as the kids don't get to hear about people living their dreams often enough.  I made a commitment to continuing to speak to the kids and to help the organization build the base of adult mentors.  I'm going to do my best to create the positive ripples that affect the kids so that one day I'll catch up with one of them and they'll share with me how I encouraged them to get on the path to live their very own extraordinary life!

I've included a link to Richard's webinar recording below. 

Richard Rowe Speaker/Author

Is Your Life a Puddle or an Ocean? During this webinar Richard Rowe, author of "Is Your Life a Puddle or an Ocean?" addresses how: -  We affect those around us in a positive, negative or neutral fashion -  Each of us has a ripple affect on the people with whom we live, work, pray and play.    -  To figure out if you are a puddle or an ocean. Richard demonstrates with fascinating true life stories how to do so in a dynamic and powerful fashion. Click here to watch this webinar

Are You Boundin' Back From Adversity?

With the current state of the economy, gas prices and the like it seems there are quite a few people in my world who seem to be down and out.  Their present situation isn't what they'd like it to be and rather than see it as an opportunity for growth and development, they end up complaining about it.  I too get down but I've learned to look up when I'm down there and before long I'm right back up where I want to be again. 

Here's a quick video I found from the new animated movie "Boundin" from Pixar that has a simple but powerful message on what we all need to do when adversity gets us down.

If you're down and out today I hope this picks you back up and gets you smiling again!

Keep after them big dreams!