Sean Rasmussen

We all have a Blockbuster Hollywood movie in us. A successful Bestselling Epic Novel that could top the charts. Most of us become a prime candidate to share this story when we reach a more experienced level (age) in life. That is likely to happen when we slow down from the “Instant Gratification – give me results now” attitude to a more mature outlook in life. Yes, I know some people never lose that “Instant Gratification Need” and that is perfectly apparent from credit card balances across the western world. Mine is no different…

Growing old? Or just more experienced?

I mentioned in my article “Celebrate Now Rather Than Later“, to build an Air Of Success in your life. We build an identity of ourselves throughout our life. That is largely based on Attitude and Experience. The only difference between a young and an old person is their life experience. Some stay young in their outlook and attitude while others get a bit too serious about everything and age incredibly fast.  Your life; this “experience” of yours can be harnessed into a story that would be very interesting and compelling to other people.

More bestselling novels come from authors over the age of 50 than from any other age. One could infer that those with more life experience are probably better suited to writing novels that make sense and that dip into the human experience.

Your very own epic blockbuster

One word: Longevity. You have the responsibility to your family, friends and yourself, to hang around for as long as you can in this life. You have unique life experiences that no one else have got to share with humanity. My personal opinion is that everyone has a book in them; a feature best-selling novel that would translate into a blockbuster movie or mini-series on TV. It would hold every other person on the edge of their seats for the duration of the story and only “you” hold the key to translate that “epic story” to the rest of the world.

There is no such thing as an average person or an average life. It is only what we perceive it to be and many times we perceive it to be something we’ve been told to think… food for thought!

You are the most important person in your life! Share your story somehow. You owe it to everyone around but foremost, you owe it to yourself.

Have a most outstanding day

Sean Rasmussen
Success Communicator
SeanRasmussen.com © 2004 - 2008

P.S. My mum reads my blog (Hi Mum). She has been telling me about the book that she has been thinking about writing for the past 30 years. I’m hoping this post will manifest a resulting book. I can’t wait to read it. 

I’ve spoken about a persons identity on several occasions in the past. One example is the post: An Empowered Identity. So what creates your identity? What shapes it and how can you influence it over time? The are subtle little things you can do to enhance your own ‘persona’ or self image over time.

We’ve all heard the get rich quick schemes in which you only have to work ten minutes a day to make millions of dollars. We laugh at these promises because there’s no way that could actually happen, right? Though you might not be sitting in piles of money at the end of the practice, you can begin to change your life in less than five minutes a day. By harnessing the power of your mind, you can begin to change the way your life is headed.

Everyone Has Five Minutes To Spare

Whichever is more convenient, stop and sit down with yourself somewhere quiet. You need to close your eyes and begin to picture the thing you want most in your life. Picture it in detail so that it’s clear what you want and what your life will be like once you have it. Think about the smells, the sounds, the tastes, the feel and the looks – all of these will help to intensify the effect of this visualization.

Changing Your Brain Chemistry

What you’re doing is changing your brain chemistry a little by imprinting this positive picture in your head. The more you practice this, the more your brain will change, causing your actions to become influenced by this impression you have made in your mind. By simply visualizing the thing you want most each day, you will begin to make choices in your life that bring you closer to this goal. For example, if you want to lose weight and you visualize a skinnier new you, you will notice that you’re not as hungry for that second helping anymore and that you want to exercise more because you want that picture in your head.

It’s really that simple. By taking the time to create a picture in your mind of what you want, you can begin to create that impossible dream.

Have a most outstanding day

Sean Rasmussen
Success Communicator
SeanRasmussen.com © 2004 - 2008

Recently, someone told me my body temporarily broke down because I was giving to much to others and not having enough time to myself. It stopped me in my tracks! I was forced to spend time on me…

Uncover The Mystery That Is “Your Life”

If there comes a point in your life when you simply can’t see the answers, you might feel pain and frustration with yourself. It seems like you should be able to help yourself uncover the mystery that is your life, so when you can’t figure things out, you might start to berate yourself for even trying. Though it seems like the rest of the world keeps us from being happy, we’re actually our own hardest audience. And that’s why a new relationship with your own identity is in order.

Look at yourself in the mirror right now – what do you see? You probably see the flaws in yourself or you don’t take the time to look at yourself because you feel like a disappointment to everyone. Now, look again in the mirror and pretend that you know this person, but that they are a separate identity from you. Think of this person as your best friend. Would you say that same things to them that you are saying to yourself whenever something goes wrong? Probably not.

So What Do You Do For Your Best Friend? You…

• Help them see another solution

• Cheer them on when they are feeling low

• Let them vent and be frustrated

• Ask them if they need help

• Point out things that might not be correct in their thinking

• Always focus on the positive points

• Support them unconditionally

And yet, we rarely do these things for ourselves. Looking over this list, doesn’t this look like just what you need in order to feel better when things are rough?

Each time you begin to attack yourself or get down on yourself for something, try to look at the situation as though it were happening to someone else and not to you. Not only will you learn to be gentler on yourself, but you might also find that you do like yourself much more than you realized. And you might want to be your own best friend.

Have a most outstanding day, my friend

Sean Rasmussen
Success Communicator
SeanRasmussen.com © 2004 - 2008

We all want some sort of improvement in our lifes. Many people want change. But are we all prepared to initiate the change needed to experience change? To quote one of my mentors, Kurek Ashley from the Life Success Club:

BE - DO - HAVE:  To BE a successful person, you have to DO the things that person does to HAVE the benefits that person enjoys. 

DO the things that are required to HAVE the results (benefits). For most of us, that means change…

Are You Ready For Change?

Nearly every day, we’re trying to change something in our lives. Whether we’re trying to get to work on time, or we’re simply trying to eat a better lunch, our lifestyle undergoes constant changes as a result of our moods, our schedules, and others around us. But when you want to make a bigger change in your life, you need to make sure you are ready for that change. Are you ready? Here’s how to find out.

What is Your Motivation?

Your motivation is the best indicator of your readiness to change. You need to have a clear reason behind trying to change something in your life. For example, if you want to quite smoking, you might be motivated by a bad health test result or by an illness of another smoker you know. By keeping this motivator in your head, you can refer bad to this idea whenever you ‘forget’ why you’re making the lifestyle change in the first place.

What is Your Goal?

For many people, change isn’t as simple as it sounds. Because you might feel like there are numerous things to change, the lack of focus can ensure that you’re not achieving any goals on your list. Try to write down and come up with one goal that you can work toward in your life. This might be something as simple as quitting smoking or something as complicated as eating healthier. And however you define these goals is what you should be working toward.

What is Your Environment?

In order to change your lifestyle, your motivation and your goal aren’t enough. You also need to make sure your environment supports you. If you fill your home with junk food when you want to quit junk food – this isn’t a supportive environment, is it? Figure out what you need to change in your environment first to be certain that your subsequent changes are easier.

Again, in Kurek Ashleys words: BE - DO - HAVE.  To BE the person, you have to DO the things, to HAVE the results.

Are You Ready For Change?

Sean Rasmussen
Success Communicator
SeanRasmussen.com © 2004 - 2007

Where on earth did I get the term Success Communicator from? Well, It actually has to do with the one thing that differentiates us humans from the animals; The Art of Communication (in detail). Yes, animals communicate too and yet we humans have the ability to articulate ourselves to the degree that we can make the smallest thing very detailed. At least that’s what we like to tell ourselves. Some people fail miserably when communicating with others.

Being a Success Communicator

When people look at you, do they see hesitation in your eyes or confidence? If you need to give a speech to your friends or colleagues, are you excited or nervous? Communication is something that’s a part of everyone’s lifestyle, so why is it more difficult for some than for others?

The good news is that there are ways to become a success communicator instead of someone who projects fear and nervousness. The better news is that you can still be nervous and scared, but no one will even know.

Find Another Focus

Instead of worrying about how you sound or what you look like, try to focus on what you’re saying. Whatever you need to communicate, make sure it’s something that gets you excited. When your motivation is a personal topic or reference, you can relax about the other things that worry you. Outward focus points are also good, like a friend in the crowd or a point on the back wall far away from everyone else. And if all else fails, simply think of something you are grateful for. That should put a smile on your face.

Practice Your Speech

To be a successful communicator, you need to be certain your speech not only makes sense, but that it also helps to inspire people in some way. You might want to start by practicing your speech with a trusted friend or partner. They can give you their honest opinion in plenty of time to help you make any changes that may be necessary. Remember, if your speach (communication) doesn’t benefit any of the listeners, then what is the point of delivering it?

Awareness

When you stop to consider what’s making you nervous, you can tackle these obstacles long before you say a word. Take thirty seconds to write down all the things that make you nervous about your speech or talk. Then write down ways to address those anxieties. If you can’t address them at all, stop worrying about them.

No matter how often or how little you need to speak to others, being prepared for any problems is the best advice. In time, you might even begin to like talking in front of others.

These are only some key points and recommendations. Simply being ‘aware’ of the way you communicate is always going to improve your skills in The Art of Communication and to reinforce your sence of identity.

Become a better communicator and all areas of your life is bound to improve.

Sean Rasmussen
Success Communicator
SeanRasmussen.com © 2004 - 2007