The Law of Attraction

Two years ago, Deborah Stephens, a friend and mentor on my personal Board of Directors sat me down and asked what I wanted to accomplish professionally in the next 5 years. She asked me to be very specific and envision my future goals so I could develop strategies to make them happen.

At the time, my goals seemed so out of reach and far off in the future but this exercise with Deborah taught me that first I needed to announce my goals out loud, then write them down, and then continue on the path of making them a reality. I remember announcing to my family that I was writing a book and at that time I was still early on in the research phase. They politely said – “that’s nice” and the conversation moved on to other things. My family loves me but I’m not sure they really believed I was serious about the book in the early days.

When I began telling everyone in my circle of trust (and beyond) that I was writing a book, the dream became a reality for me and people with publishing expertise started popping up in my world. Coincidence – maybe, but I really believe it was the law of attraction at work. My family began to realize I was serious and began to appreciate my vision more seriously.

When I fully owned my dreams and goals, the plan began to unfold and people started entering my life who became an integral part of my book journey. I’m not saying these people just fell out of the sky but I am saying that when I owned my goals and repeatedly announced them, the strategy became clearer and the resources I needed became available. This also illustrated the power of positive networking.

Many of you who have heard me speak know that my newest goal is to develop a TV show based on my book that will enable me to spread my message of career reinvention, empowerment, and playing to your strengths to a wider audience. I started sharing this dream aloud about 6 months ago, wrote down my goals, and true to the law of attraction have begun to assemble a fabulous team of media professionals who share my vision of making this TV show a reality. I knew very few of these people 6 months ago but the energy surrounding this project is palpable and contagious and I’m thrilled to be working towards a new goal.

So as you tap members of your personal Board of Directors, think very specifically about what you want to accomplish. Write it down, say it out loud to all who will listen, work hard, and be open to the people who will enter your life to assist you in realizing your goals.

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