this post is about Dubli Network

By Steve Dahl

Row, row, row your boat…
If you’re trying to build on online shop to capitalize on the explosive online store business that the DubLi Network brings to the world, make sure you have both oars in the water before you launch your home shopping business. Listen to this story…

As the ship sank to the bottom of the sea, six men quickly boarded the life raft. They all got into the boat with three men on each side. They picked up their oars and started rowing as hard as they could. The only problem was, three of them rowed forward and three of them rowed backwards. Someone kept yelling, “Row harder, row harder!” As they did they went faster and faster… in circles.

It’s important to have all your oars in the water if you want your home shopping or online store to succeed in the competitive internet marketing world but it’s just as important to make sure all your oars are lined up and pulling in the same direction. It takes a team to build an online business and when you join the DubLi Network you are building a team around you that helps keep everyone rowing in the same direction.

Getting everyone on your team rowing in the same direction is called alignment. It is a key ingredient to any team’s success. Although everyone in the boat agreed they needed to get in that boat and start rowing fast and hard, they didn’t all agree on which direction to go before they started. A little alignment would have made their efforts less stressful and more effective.

So, for today, ask yourself… “How am I working in alignment with my team? How am I going to get all of us rowing in the same direction so I can have more people on the next call, more prospects at the next meeting, and more success for myself and my downline?”

If you ever feel like you keep rowing faster and faster and still seem to be going in circles, then maybe your life is due for a little re-alignment. You align the wheels on your car for a reason. It creates less wear and tear on your tires and you have a more fuel-efficient vehicle. Your online business also needs a little re-alignment now and then.

If you want your DubLi Network business to thrive and your online shopping customers to be thrilled with you and the products they find on DubLi, then bring your team together, discuss the concept of alignment and get everyone rowing in the same direction. With everyone rowing in the same direction, you’ll arrive on the shores of success much faster.

Learn more about building your online business. Contact Jason Switzer at 619-253-8064.

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There is a big difference in trying to do something and intending to do something. For example a football player might says, “I am going to try and catch the football and run it in for a touchdown.” That statement will no doubt be met with some harsh words from the coach. “You’re going to TRY?” If you TRY to do anything that’s all you can do is try. Trying to lose weight, trying to change a habit, trying to achieve a goal is a very low energy, weak position to start from. There is no success in trying. Contrast that with the word “Intend.” Now feel the difference, “I intend to catch that football and run it in for a touchdown!” I intend to eat all my fruits and vegetables today! I intend to meet my goal by March 15th no matter what!”

1.    Stop Trying

Rather than go through life on autopilot, why not choose where you want your plane to land? Why not direct yourself gently, easily, effortlessly through the use of intention. In our acronym VITAL – the second secret is represented by the letter “I” for Intention.

If you think about it, everything that takes place in your life is either a habit or an intention. One creates a default result and the other creates an intended result. Habits have a way of running our lives. Intentions have a way of creating our lives. Which do you want? If you live by your habits then you’ve decided to let your habits, your environment, coworkers, family, friends and neighbors direct your life. What a good time. If you live your life with intention, you will decide how your life is created. You will still have habits but you will choose the ones that support you in achieving your goals and living the life YOU want!

Intention is about productive energy. It is not something you necessarily have to do but a force that already exists in our universe. Habits on the other hand are more about controlling energy. They are designed to keep you in a state of homeostasis. That’s the scientific term for stuck!

2.    Take Action

Knowledge
So this is what you need to know if you want to continue to transform some aspect of your life. Inertia is supported by habits. Sitting still and doing nothing is easily supported by a long list of habits. Transformation is supported by intention. Making changes in your life is supported by setting clear intentions. Habits are what we do in our lives 95% of the time. Therefore, 95% of your energy is spent keeping you in the same habits that are so well established in your life. If you want to quite smoking, find a new job, discover a new relationship, you must first recognize the incredible amount of energy going against you. Not in an evil or negative way, just the simple laws of physics. The bicycle is hardest to pedal for the first 20 feet and then it suddenly becomes quite easy to move along. The engine on your car takes a few seconds of extra energy to get started but once  running, it’s no big deal. The physical inertia of our lives holds us to the patterns we have established until there is energetic momentum to change the direction and establish a new pattern.

Intention is simply the belief that clear focus, actions and environment in alignment with that focus, confidence in oneself, trusting the universe, and a higher level of energy will produce an outcome that one desires. This outcome can be produced with or without a lot of expended energy.

But the habits that don’t serve you so well might be worth taking a closer look at. Habits such as smoking, drinking too much alcohol, eating fast, eating out of stress, mindlessly turning on the TV, leaving paperwork unfinished, procrastination, etc. can often be unconscious habits that we would never choose if we really gave it a little thought before hand.

Habits formed are often scorned
but Intentions set are often met.

Two things to do: Break old habits, set new intentions.

Breaking a habit is easy. Just stop doing what you’re doing. Really, think about it! If you’re doing something you don’t like and it’s not serving you any more, just knock it off! If you find the hair on the back of your neck going up at this brash and simplistic statement, then we are on the right track. Changing a habit doesn’t have to be hard but many of us will make it hard. That should be an indicator to you about how engrained this habit is in your life. Ask yourself this. “What is my fear about changing this habit? Why would I not end this habit now that I’ve decided to do something different?” If you have the ability to observe yourself and recognize when your defensiveness goes up then that’s where you need to put your energy. The inmates are running the asylum! The fox is guarding the chicken coup! Your habits are running your life. Today you can begin using powerful intentions to replace ineffective habits. An intention is a strong commitment to a very clear outcome. Breaking a habit sounds like drudgery, no fun, painful, and slow. Setting an intention sounds energizing, exciting, and rewarding. It sounds empowering, practical, and strong.

Habits are for whiners, intentions are for winners.

Habits are for whiners… I want to lose weight but I just can’t seem to avoid chocolate ice cream! I don’t know what to do! Intentions are for winners… I intend to lose 10 pounds by the 15th of February and I have a system, a plan, and the support I need to do it!” Given that, let’s not spend a lot of time worrying about breaking old habits. It is much more empowering to simply set new intentions and develop systems, plans, and support to achieve them.

Habits and intention should not be categorized as right or wrong, there are good and not so good in both. Habits formed without awareness may do a great job of helping you stay right where you are… if that’s what you want. But when it comes to making changes in our lives, old habits hold on to their roots like a well-established weed. You keep pulling and pulling and the best you can do is get the top of it lopped off, only to find it growing back in exactly the same spot a short time later.

Action
Intention is less like pulling a weed and more like planting a seed. The bible said something like,” If you have the faith of a mustard seed, you can move mountains.”  That’s how an intention can work. Plant the seeds of what you intend to harvest and it is done. The farmer does not go back to the soil and dig up his seeds to see how they are doing. He knows that once he prepares the soil and plants the seed at the opportune time, the rest is up to nature. He knows the sprouts will come, the plants will grow, and the harvest will follow.

Benefits of Intentions:

1.    The proper use of intentions will awaken the dormant forces, faculties, talents, and energies within you to manifest your desires.
2.    When your intention is clear your body, heart, and soul will expand to support you.
3.    A powerful intention allows you to transcend limitations. It allows you to rise above old habits and break through to skills, talents, and resources you didn’t even know existed.
4.    Clear intentions create a new space for receptivity. There is more room for goodness in your life when operating from intention.
5.    You will have more success with intentions when you are in a peaceful and grateful state of mind. A mind at war cannot create peace.
6.     An intention creates an opportunity to do what has never been done before.
7.    Intentions are careless. They don’t care about your past. You must recognize that you, are not your past. Your past is your past and does not limit you in any way.

“This, or something better!”

In this third lesson, we have mixed the Knowledge and Action steps together. As you review these various ways to make intentions work for you, choose your own action steps. There are questions, challenges, and actions for your to do throughout this section. Select a few of them to focus on and practice them immediately.

12 ways to make intentions work for you!

1.    Change Your Words – drop the “trying” language. Change your vocabulary to strong and empowering language. Stop using “wishful thinking” and use “intentional living.” Never say “I can’t do that, we can’t afford that, I don’t know how.” Because none of those statements are ever true. What ever you claim, the universe will support, so use language that takes you where you want to be not where you don’t want to be. When you begin using intentions, focus exclusively on what you want, not what you don’t want.

2.    Stop telling others about your problems. Quit complaining about your weight or your health or your money. Any negative-toned word will only drain your energy. If you find yourself starting to complain, saying something that you don’t want to have happen or getting caught up in gossip just say, “Cancel, cancel,” out loud and redirect your language. See the good or the opportunities in every situation. See the lessons available and the humorous side of things every chance you can. That doesn’t mean you discount anyone’s feelings or find humor at other people’s expense, it simply means, this is life and stuff happens. It is always going to happen and we’ll never get out of this life alive anyway so just relax!

3.    Change what you view and do. Change to a learning view of life rather than a doing view of life. When you are so busy that you can’t observe yourself and learn from your own behavior, you are essentially sleep-walking through life. Don’t live this life unconsciously! It’s too long to waste it! Slow down, do less, view more! Observe and enjoy life around you. Everything that happens is an opportunity to learn and grow. It’s a much less stressful way to live life. Make a list of some of the ongoing activities you are involved in that no longer excite you. Consider changing how you participate in them or consider dropping them altogether.

4.    Unclench your grip. In other words, let go – let go of the outcome. You can’t control what will happen, no matter what. Surrender your ego to let nature and/or Spirit take its course. We’re not saying throw in the towel, give up, or do nothing, quite the opposite! Stay active. Take the actions you know in your heart will put you closer to your dreams. But, and it’s a big but, don’t get hung up on the outcome of your efforts. Once you set a clear intention, it’s done. It’s going to have an outcome that is beyond your control. You might add this to the end of every intention – “This, or something better, for the highest good of all concerned!” A certain level of detachment to your intentions allows you to keep a clear head so you can focus on staying fully present. The only time you have is here and now. Don’t waste it by keeping a grip on the past or by agonizing over the future. Make a list of a few things that you feel you really need to control. What things tend to make your blood boil? What things cause you anxiety because of the way other’s do them? What if you turned over responsibility of those things to someone else? What if you just decided that the outcome of these things is really not that big of deal? How would you feel? Consider changing or dropping things that disturb your peace.
5.    Visualize your intention. Intention requires seeing yourself there, experiencing the feelings, the emotions, the benefits of this manifestation. Before setting your intention, ask yourself, “What is the experience I want to have?” Visualization can be a mental process or an artistic process. Get out the paint brush and paint yourself into a beautiful scene. Cut out magazine photos and make a Vitality Board with pictures that demonstrate your vision. Write a poem about the joyful feelings you have as you achieve your dreams.
6.    Decide which universe you live in. Answer the question that Albert Einstein asked, “Do I live in a friendly universe or in a hostile universe?” Whatever you believe, you will achieve. You will start to look for evidence to support your belief. We suggest you consider the idea that we all live in a friendly, kind, generous, and loving universe. This is a great discussion to have over the dinner table with family or friends. You can also make it like a debate team project. Have everyone pick sides and debate this issue, then have them switch sides and debate it again.
7.    Align your life. To prepare yourself for effective intentioning (I just made that word up) you will need to bring your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors into alignment. This will allow you to manifest whatever you intend. If you intend to lose 50 pounds in the next six months, you might align that intention with your refrigerator. For your intention to be taken seriously, you might consider throwing out the unhealthy items in your fridge before you set that intention. If you are in alignment with your intention, you will create an environment that supports that intention. What else can you do to support you in losing that weight? Cancel your movie channel upgrade with the cable company and spend that money on the health club? Buy a new pair of running shoes instead of going out to an overstuffing dinner tonight? You get the point. You can’t fool Mother Nature and you can’t misalign your way to successful intentions. Why not see what it feels like to clean out the cupboards or that refrigerator of everything that you know isn’t supportive to your health? You might want to explain to others in the household what you’re up to or there might be a little resistance!
8.    Write about it. After you have set your intention, write without stopping for 20 minutes on how your life is going to be better for having set such a meaningful intention.
9.    Meditate. It’s not hard, it’s free, and it’s effective in clearing the mind to allow you to be in a receptive state of mind. Meditating 20 minutes is equivalent to a full night’s sleep. Mohatma Ganhdi said, “I meditate for an hour every day, unless I’m really busy, then I meditate for two hours.” You will find this process very useful in many areas of your life. If you’ve never meditated before, here’s how it works. Sit with your back straight, feet on the floor in a comfortable position. Hold your hands gently in your lap with your palms up. Close your eyes and set a timer for 20 minutes. Concentrate on a beautiful inspiring nature scene that you love or simply allow your thoughts to flow. Some people take meditation courses and learn a mantra to repeat as a way of staying focused on, well, nothing!
10.    Avoid low energy activities. Staying away from energy draining people, foods, and media allows more good to flow into your life. Cut out the booze, the fat, the complainers, the victims, and the constant barrage of murder, rape, and other trash online or on your TV and you have the opportunity to fill your life with uplifting, life-giving, healthy activities that will support you in manifesting your intentions. Here’s a challenge for you. Turn off the TV for 24 hours. Find other things to do and see what happens!
11.    Quite trying to be right. Would you rather be happy or right? Make the choice and stick with it. Letting go of the need to prove yourself or to get the last word in or to raise yourself by putting someone else down only gets in the way of a peaceful world. Experiment today. Agree with everyone today and respect everyone’s opinion.
12.    Practice random acts of kindness every day. There is no better way to open up the possibilities in your life than by giving to others. Give someone a gift, a compliment, a pat on the back. Do it without expectation of any recognition or payback. Put a $20 bill on someone’s windshield. Drop an anonymous bouquet of flowers on someone’s desk. Send a note of recognition to someone you’ve never met. Tell someone you work with or a family member how much you appreciate them today. Do something for others that you would love to have done for you.

Examples of intentions:

1.    I intend to finish reading this book by Friday and gracefully pass my test on Saturday! I am supporting this intention by making my reading a priority, minimizing study time distractions, and reviewing my notes. This or something better for the highest good of all concerned!
2.    It is my strong intention that for the next 48 hours I will drink water, chew gum, exercise, state my affirmations, and kick this smoking addiction for the last time! I am supporting this intention by clearing my home and car of all tobacco products and smells, placing my affirmations everywhere, and asking my friends to call and encourage me throughout the next 48 hours.
3.    I intend to learn to speak Spanish with confidence by the April 15th by attending my classes twice each week, completing my homework on time and practicing this new skill when ever and where ever I can!
4.    I intend to discover a meaningful relationship by the end of this year. I support this intention by nurturing myself and practicing extreme self care every day in every way. I am further supporting this intention by listing myself on a safe online dating site, going to my church social functions, and letting my friends know I’m available!
5.    It is my intention to go into this tennis match feeling fully prepared, overflowing with energy, and absolutely committed to connecting my racket to that ball with power and accuracy in every swing I take!
6.    I intend to win that bonus by signing up five more distributors by the end of this month. I am supporting this intention by enthusiastically following up on my leads, asking for referrals, and offering samples at least five times each week. This or something better for the highest good of all concerned!

Reflection
Set an important intention. Follow some of the steps outlined to make this intention powerful for you. Now, take 20 minutes and write about your life as if your intention has manifested itself. What does it feel like, look like, smell like, sound like? Describe in detail what it is like to live with this success.

Here’s an affirmation for you to use today: What I desire today is now on its way!

Until next time, live with intention and live with vitality!

this post was contributed by Jason Switzer from thedubliblog.com

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