Sean Rasmussen

It’s funny how real a dream can seem when we’re first trying to wake up. Shaking off a particularly powerful dream can make us disoriented and confused about where we are and what we are actually doing. For that single moment, we believe that something happened that actually didn’t happen – for a moment, we believe in the impossible. Perhaps we can take this gift and apply it to our goals and to our dreams. The impossible can be reached, if only we open our eyes. Can we apply this to our own motivation and success?

Too often, we believe that if no one else has done something, then it must not be possible. We don’t believe that people actually run as fast as they do or have as much money as they say they do – because we can’t prove it. We make up excuses for their money and their talents, believing they are some sort of magic trick that is meant to fool the eye. As we learn to discount the deeds of others, we are actually discounting the abilities of ourselves.

Believe In Yourself

We are telling ourselves that really big dreams aren’t possible or realistic. And when that happens, we begin to make choices that reflect this belief. For example, if you have a dream to move up in management in your company, but you believe that you can’t make it so you don’t fill out the application, you’re not going to get the job. This isn’t because you’re not talented enough; it’s because your beliefs kept you from trying. Maybe it’s time to communicate some success to yourself. Believe in yourself!

For just a moment, believe in something that you feel is impossible. What does that feel like? Do you feel empowered? Do you feel alive? When you stop thinking about the reasons why something wouldn’t or couldn’t happen, you open up the door to the possibility that it could. After all, self improvement is only a few thoughts away.

The impossible does happen – everyday, in fact. But it’s waiting for you to believe in it.

Have a most outstanding day

Sean Rasmussen
Success Communicator
SeanRasmussen.com © 2004 - 2008

The art of communication includes many things. There are however none as important as the ability to relay the written or spoken word to other human beings. Other human being generally derive the meaning from your words in the following manner:

• The Written Word – 17%
• Tone of Voice – 34%
• Body Language – 49%

The Written Word – 17%

Reading an email or this blog for instance only gives most people 17% of the entire picture. You can’t hear me or see me. What do I look like? What do I sound like? Am I shouting? Am I angry? Am I saying this to be nice or am I talking down at you? There definitely is something missing…

Tone of Voice – 34%

My tone of voice will determine if I’m angry or happy(by sound only). It will give you the ability to add up the words (17%) as well as the tone (34%) and have a pretty good picture of exactly what I’m trying to get across to you.

Body Language – 49%

When you can see me, you see my eyes, my confidence, my bodylanguage. You can now hear the words, hear my tone of voice and see my body language. You now have a full 100% of the conversation. You can engage all of your senses. Look me in the eyes and we have a conversation.

As an example, you can view my Christmas video for 2007 and see how the 17, 34 & 49 percent tie together. Bear in mind, I didn’t think of this when I filmed the video and that probably makes it a much better example.

Imagine only reading the words on the video, then only hearing it. Lastly, imagine viewing the video and ‘feel’ how you get a much better picture of what I’m putting across.

Here are some ideas you can keep in mind when talking to people:

Are You Projecting What You Mean?

When you look someone in the eye, you are trying to make an impression with them. Whether it’s for personal reasons or for business affairs, taking the time to look directly at someone shows that you are serious about what you’re saying. But are you projecting what you mean? In order to project success, communication in all manners needs to be considered.

Physical Communication

If you want to project success, communication needs to be both verbal and physical. Not only do you have to look directly at someone, but you also need to assume a body stance that is confident and assertive. If you are standing up, this might mean that you keep your arms to your sides when you’re not speaking or gesturing, rather than crossing them across your body. Crossed arms can signal a defensive position. When you are talking about something you support, you don’t want to look like you are not certain of what you are saying with your body language.

Verbal Communication

Of course, what you say is just as important as how you say it. But when you’re trying to show that you feel strongly about something, you need to look at the way you’re wording your thoughts. Make sure that you are staying away from words and phrases such as: like, maybe, sort of, kind of, I think, etc. If you want to create success, communication choices like these show you aren’t quite sure what you are saying and you aren’t quite sure if you believe what you are saying.

No matter what kind of lifestyle you lead, or what situations you need to be in, success, communication, and choices all go hand in hand. If this means that you should practice your communication before you head into the boardroom, that’s fine. Those who are able to project their feelings successfully are more likely to get promotions and to get noticed.

And that’s all the motivation most people need to start examining their own communication style.

All the best and Merry Christmas! Here is my Christmas video for 2007

Sean Rasmussen
Success Communicator
SeanRasmussen.com © 2004 - 2007

I have just spent 3 days with a friend who calls himself a Lifestyle Trader on the stock market. This concept is good and I like the idea of trading whilst not letting it impede on your lifestyle. If we let that happen, then it would just be another JOB. In my quest to spread the word about Success Communication, I will take up the task of discussing the topic of Lifestyle. After all, without lifestyle, life could be pretty mundane. It is also vital to your Sense of Identity.

Can We Change Our Lifestyle?

We’ve all heard the excuses – we’re too tired, too poor, and too busy. No matter what we want to change in our lives, we can come up with dozens of reasons why we just can’t make the necessary adjustments to our lifestyle. It’s not a stretch to begin to think that we actually can’t change our lifestyle, but that’s not completely true. Indeed, we CAN change the way we live in this world, if only we adjust our thinking.

Find Examples Of Success

In my article about The Feeling Of Success, I mentioned that “Success = Gratitude“. Surround yourself with success stories. They can make you feel grateful and will bring great motivation to our personal plans. Whether we want the same things as the successful person or not, by realizing that others have had success and do have success, we can begin to believe that we will too. Search for friends and family members who have had success and ask to hear their stories. You can even write down these stories to have reminders to read when times get a little tougher. Remember, all great ideas start with a dream. Dreams become thoughts and thoughts (combined with action) become reality.

CDI - Consistent Daily Improvement

Too often, we think that change needs to be in leaps and bounds in order to count toward rea’ changes in our lives – but this is far from the case. Think of small ways that you can adjust your lifestyle today. For example, you might want to start by adding in one extra glass of water to your diet each day when your goal is to start eating healthier. In a few weeks, add another glass of water to each day until you reach your goal. These little successes add up to big motivation for your goals. If you improve yourself by 1% every day, you will have a 100% improvement in 100 days. Not bad! That is also referred to as CDI. Consistent Daily Improvement. I learnt this concept from my mentor, Kurek Ashley.

Stay Motivated

There will be times when your motivation wanes and it seems like you will never make the lifestyle changes necessary to become the person you want to be. But just as the bad times come, they will also go. Just continue to persevere and reach the smaller goals that you have set, and your troubles will be gone before you know it. These are times of failure, after all; they’re great times for learning.

Here’s to an improved Lifestyle

Sean Rasmussen
Success Communicator
SeanRasmussen.com © 2004 - 2007

Things have been busy and lots of fun. My Success Communication Blog hasn’t got the attention it deserves (from me) due to some interstate travel. I like to play with investments like the stock market and property. I say play because it is fun. I went to Sydney to see my friend Mark Rolton last weekend in regards to his specialty: Property Options. In only a few days, I am releasing a website project that I’ve been working on for over 2 years: Wealth Creation Affiliate.  Also, the new look Sean Rasmussen Blog is hopefully online next week. So it’s all happening around here and life is good!

What Is Money, Really?

In my last post I mentioned an Empowered Identity. While attending Mark Roltons property options seminar last week, I felt very much empowered. He went through an exercise about mindset that I will share with you in my next post. It’s called: What Is Money, Really? It was very powerful and I hope you will enjoy it. With an open mind, you will hopefully totally change the way you think about money. In a good way.

Until then… have fun

Sean Rasmussen
Success Communicator
SeanRasmussen.com 2004 - 2007

Hi and welcome to the Sean Rasmussen blog.

This site is intended for me to speak about anything I like without sticking to a niche’.  My passion is mindset and motivation.  My main line is stock market and property investment lined with wealth education.  In the Sean Rasmussen Blog I will focus more on Success Communication and Mindset.  Being an outstanding communicator is the key to lasting success.  If you want hear more about Making Money, you are welcome to visit my other blogs.

Stay tuned and thanks for visiting.

Sean Rasmussen
Success Communicator
SeanRasmussen.com © 2004 - 2007