Dean Graziosi Weekly Video Blog #109 - Just in Case Your Weekend Stunk...

Hello Dean,

You are right on the money... I just read a chapter today about making time and setting goals. I've always been a goal setter and goal chaser. I made up my mind today to set some goals now for 2011, and I read your blog and you challenged us with that... I totally with you and know "He who has the goal has control". I don't believe in New Year’s resolutions, but I whole heartedly believe that goals are the key to success.

Thank you for all you do and much success in the coming year.

Ty

It's going to be 2 yrs.and I haven't gotten this to work for me yet. I will not give up and this 2011 has to work in my favor. I keep listening and reading and I guess being alone makes it more difficult to accomplish all of this but I don't know.

Awesome blog Dean! Thanks for the motivation and perspective of thought on what happens if we dont try to reach are goals and get stuck in the same rut.
Also I'd like to thank the DG family for thinking outside the box and stepping away from the whinners that say it cant be done and stay negitive all the time.
2011, yeah buddy!

Thanks again Dean!

Cam-

Dean, thanks so much for the gift of your video every week. It never fails to inspire me and push me to be more committed to the future I want for myself and my family. These are hard times, but they are also times of great opportunity that will never come again! Every day is a new day. We all have the chance to live our dreams right now! Thanks so much for all you and your team do for us. I am writing down my goals now, and look forward to a happy and prosperous New Year! Best wishes for you and your family in 2011!

Good message Dean . I haven't put up a Christmas tree or lights or thought about making Christmas dinner for over 8 years now . Just wasn't worth it . Hadn't been so far . So this year the same . Consequences (that you spoke of) . This year I felt bad come Christmas morning as I had packages and things like new computers , printers , monitor , cell phone , a wi-fi unit to network them together . All of which actually fully work!!! without me having to glue/stick/put them together . Some personal things and one bubbly lady saying it would have been nicer if you'd cleaned this place up and had a tree , the others came and left . OOPS !!! There I stood half ready to go do battle with the snow . Oh oh . Quick change .HECK WITH THE SNOW for awhile !!! . I think there will be a tree up next year .

your words keep me inspired . i will make 2011 my year , no more letting those "dream stealers" steer me wrong!!

thank you so much for the words of encouragement and well wishes--the last six months of 2010 were miserable for me with losing my job and all the assorted drama that accompanied it. Getting back into the arena of REI and all that it WILL bring me helps me to refocus my energies and get my thoughts back on track!! And for the first time in a very long time I am really looking forward to 2011!!

Thank you once again Dean and the entire DG family!! God bless you one and all--looking forward to hearing all about everyone's success. And in the words of an old 70's song:
"...listen everyone here--this coming year's gonna BE MY YEAR!!"

smurfy . You are correct about not making new years resolutions . They get scrapped ! A goal comes from within . Make one(s) you can meet even if you have to amend them some . Goals you generally keep unless things turn totally upside down or you come close to an unseen thing making it dangerous/unsafe and will cause you a crash & burn !
Deans point on that is very accurate .

Thanks again Dean for keeping us positive and encouraging us sooo much. It really helps. I know I can do it, I just need to really believe it.
Happy New Year and best wishes always.
Kathy L

Dean
Looking forward to 2011 and doing amazing deals in real estate this year. Looking forward to finding "private money" and other ways of financing. Currently have over 25 rentals and wanting to increase this year.
Thanks
Brenda

Dean,Thank you for the positive things that just keep comming. I know you know the "SECRET" You are a constant reminder and you keep the excitement flowing.Positive thoughts make a world of difference!Cant wait for the private money. I am currently working on rehabbing 3 houses,Closing on the purchase of a new one next week and also have another offer in .We started a second investment Co. by using a self-directed I.R.A. Things are going great.
Thank you!
John Wakefield

Dean
Thanks for another great blog! Y'know, in years past, I lived the way you described in your blog; making resolutions that I would give up within two weeks. But starting in January 2010, I began making a plan with goals (because of you and your books). Because of that plan, I now have a company, LAGO Acquisition, LLC; I do actual marketing, and I am getting leads coming to me on a regular basis. I haven't found my first deal yet because it is a process, but I am closer now than I have ever been in my pursuit of my dream. So bless you and your team for continuing to give us the tools necessary for our success. Have a great Holiday season! And to my DG family, HAVE AN OUTSTANDING AND PROSPEROUS 2011!!

OGAL

Great stuff Dean! its true with almost everything in life a yes to one thing is a no to something else. what we walk out of determines what we walk into. I'll definitely set my resolutions like how youve eplalined i think it will keep me motivated to stick to my goals when i look at the list and consatantly remind myself of the benefits and the losses thanks Dean!

Thank you again,and again Dean for your word of encouragement every week. I'm motivated each time I read your blog. I determine to make 2011 my year
of breakthrough with God's help!
See you next year!
-Victoria

We received a telephone call from one of the mentors a couple of weeks ago. It was decided that due to our money situation and the Holidays that we would talk again on the 27th. It is the 28th and no call. IF this was just an oversight, fine. Since my husband and I both would be running this business and I work Tues, Thurs and Sun evenings and he works weekdays, calling us on a Monday or Wednesday around 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time would be best. Please respond - you have our phone numbers and we wish to talk to you.

Thanks,

Jack and Marta Clark

Again my man when one is down you know from one own experience how to get them focus and back on track.
Thank-you so much.

Have asafe and happy New Year.
Theresa M.

I always look forward to seeing the blogs every week. And it doesn't surprise me that its another great blog full of motivation for the New Year. I haven't really been a New Years Resolution person or one to write down goals. So this year I have been greatly impacted to write down acheiveable goals this year full of emotions to go with it. So thanks again Dean and I can't wait to see what's in store for 2011.

Tyeisha

I Wish For A Kick in the AS....John MCcarty

I actually don't celebrate any of the holidays, but I appreciate your well-wishing. You always have helpful tips to share.

I've always had trouble with goal setting. (Not that I've never achieved anything... )
Make a point to write down my goals; write down the emotion I'll feel if I acheive them; write down the consequences of not achieving them... I don't think I've heard all three of those steps from anyone else before. (Not even Brian Tracy.) That's good stuff. If I muster up the stick-to-it-iveness to try it, I think that will really help me.

Thanks Dean.

Yo make my first deal and become un-homeless but do enough geals yo get my family a home

Dean, I have not yet done my first deal, but I am grateful that although I waffle between total confidence that it will happen to not knowing how to get past certain stumbling blocks, your constant encouragement is there week after week after week! You never give up on us, and you know we can do it....how can we doubt it? Thank you for believing in each and every one of us and giving us the never-ending support and enthusiasm that we need. I really value those weekly little one-way chats we have. I know this is going to be an amazing year, and I'm so excited!

Dean, thanks for the video blog, also thanks for that holiday message you sent out before Christmas. It really helped me stay positive and look for the future. I have hit some snags along the way, and even have been my own enemy at times, but because of your great reinforcement, I have been able to keep a positive outlook and look to making things better. 2011 here we come and thank you again. I sincerely wish you the best!

Dean ;

Your Blog's seem to be The only uplefting words
that are in my world right now!
Thank you so much.
Happy New Year , and God bless you ,your family and staff.

Dean thank you for your amazing encouraging words of wisdom. I really needed to hear what will help start off the year on a new positive outlook. Life will always throw you obstacles is a true statement. I am going through that with family members who insist that I will not succeed in this business, but I will show them that I will be successful.

Thanks again Dean.

We wont give up, we wont quit! The new year is going to be full of wonderful and amazing things! I am looking forward to it! Thank you for all the motivation and support!

Lora

Dean, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts, for the time you spend each and every day, encouraging us to reach our goals.
From some of the comments I've read, it seems I'm not the only one who needs a good swift kick to get started. You nailed it though when you said life can be filled with potholes, the trick is to not fall into the ones you can't get out of, and if you do, have someone there with a rope that can drag you out.
That's what you are Dean, you're our rope. The lifesaving strand we need to pull us up when we fall down. You, your staff and all the DG family members on this sight who offer up their encouragement are a blessing.
We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and will have a safe and happy new year. God Bless You All! Brad and Myra

Appreciate you and your staff's encouragement. I have a positive out look for 2011.

Happy New Year to your family and staff.

ronnie

We started our journey 11.25.2010.
My wife ordered the first book, I found it in the house and started to read it.
I then got the rest of the books and read them.
We done the research, and decided to join the Specialized traning program.
I have made 10 offers on homes thus far, however not a sucess yet! All in time!
Our goals are lofty, 20 properites by year end 2011, with a cash flow of 500 on each property. Equity goal is 850K for 2011.
Will keep you posted! Make good luck for yourself in 2011.

Dean,

I want to thank you so much for all that you give for so little. I have really appreciated the substantial content of you books and the helpfulness of you website. I am know ready to move ahead and register for the success academy. Go continue to bless you and your family in 2011.

Julie Koerner

We need something to make it easy to find, buy,
and rent properties.I hope you have some magic
for 2011. Have a happy and Healthy New Year,
Honeyhush