Here we are approaching the end of March, the end of the first quarter of 2005. I truly hope that you're having an extraordinary start to this year. I am just back from a great trip to the Club Managers' Association of America conference in New Orleans where I was able to speak twice and also had the opportunity to do 40 hours of coaching while I was there. I am just amazed by the number of inspirational people I get to work with. This first quarter of this year for me has shown great evidence of how blessed I am and how fortunate I am in my life. Certainly the fact that my mother recovered from her health problems and the fact that my children are all venturing into their lives of young adulthood confirm this. I'm married to an amazing woman who just celebrated a landmark birthday. And my awareness of how coaching can elevate the lives of people is moving to the forefront.

One of the biggest lessons that I have received this quarter, and I hope you get it today, is the power of focus. As you know I am leading and playing a game called the Happy Healthy We*althy game. In the game each player chooses a happy goal, a healthy goal and a wealthy goal to focus on for the duration of the game. It is been so amazing to see how two of the three goals that I have been focusing on have had amazing results that are beyond my expectations. In early February in this newsletter I reported that I had started a health program and I can now tell you that my goal of reaching 175 pounds has been surpassed. A year ago I was 188 pounds today I'm 166 pounds. My cholesterol has gone down dramatically to the point where my doctor is happy again. And my blood pressure is back to normal levels. The combination of focusing on what I wanted, deciding to make it happen and getting the support I needed to find the ways to be successful have changed who I am.

My other area of focus was to really concentrate on making my wife's landmark birthday very special and honouring her every day. We have decided that this year is officially our 'honeymoon' year and even though we've been together her for 25 years the focus on appreciating and taking care of each other has created magical outcomes.

I recognize in my life these days that success is now just a matter of me deciding what to focus on. I know that may sound too simple but think about your own experience. Are you focusing on worry? On fear? On what's possible? Whatever it is you're focusing on, if you're honest with yourself, you'll see that this is probably what you're getting. So the question I have for you is this: what will you focus on? You may say, "Where do I start? There are so many things I should be focusing on."

Why not start with three things? I can tell you that if you're trying to focus on 10 or 12 you're not all that focused. Like the players of our game I challenge you to focus on one happy goal, one healthy goal and one wealthy goal. When you know what to focus on then make that critical decision that this time it's going to happen, there is no doubt, this is not negotiable and failure is not an option. Then get the information and support you need and watch what happens.

You control your future, your destiny. What you think about comes about. By recording your dreams and goals on paper, you set in motion the process of becoming the person you most want to be. Put your future in good hands - your own.
Mark Victor Hansen

This month I'd like to recommend a movie rather than a book. What the Bleep Do We Know?! is unlike any other movie you'll ever see.

I've seen it five times so far and continue to learn from it each time I see it. It's out on video and DVD now so you can rent it, take it home and view it in the comfort of your living room. Part documentary, part narrative and part animation, this is a film that could possibly change your life. Pop some corn and get comfy!

You're in for a wild and thought provoking ride.

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