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Brought to you free by Brendon Burchard, author of Life's Golden Ticket Keep in touch by visiting www.LifesGoldenTicket.com Planning a Magnificent 2009: Your Personal Vision Are you ready to own 2009? Then it's your time to get serious and think about the path you've been on in 2008 and where you'll be heading in 2009. This is your time to reflect, appreciate, visualize, and strategize. I encourage you to listen to my audio below, then print this newsletter and write out the answers to all the statements below (don't just think, write!). I promise it will help you make 2009 your best year ever. First, listen to this message: Second, read on... Twelve years ago I survived a car accident that taught me that the last three questions we ask in life are: Did I Live? Did I Love? Did I Matter? With that knowledge in mind, I've created this tool for you so that you can think about how in 2009 you can live even more vibrantly and authentically, love even more openly and deeply, and contribute even more courageously, compassionately, and consistently. Now let's begin... In the sections below, I've written the start of a sentence and it's your job to finish it. Don't hesitate in completing the sentences - just write the rest of the sentence as fast and freely as you can. You might be surprised at how quickly you know exactly how to finish the sentences. And you may feel a renewed sense of confidence and competence in dealing with 2009 when you know that you have all the answers within you. So start now. Print out this page and complete each statement as quickly and honestly as you can. Wishing you a joyous, fulfilling, and blessed 2009, Brendon Burchard Author, Life's Golden Ticket Remembering 2008: Start Where You Are Complete the following statements: □ My most memorable moment of 2008 was when... □ The thing that I am most grateful for in 2008 was... □ The person that I am most grateful for in 2008 was... □ The greatest lesson I learned in 2008 was... □ The thing I'm most proud of accomplishing in 2008 was... □ The most significant contribution I gave in 2008 was... □ The skill I developed in 2008 that I'll need most in 2009 is... □ The main areas of my life where I seemed to be spinning my wheels in 2008 were… □ The one thing that held me back from moving forward faster in 2008 was… □ The way I’m going to remedy this in 2009 is to… □ The person who drained me of energy the most in 2008 was... □ The way I'll deal with this person in 2009 is to... □ The way I feel about the amount of free time I had in 2008 is... □ The way I treated my body in 2008 has led me to feel... □ I could have shown even more love to my loved ones in 2008 by... □ I could have had even more fun in 2008 by... □ I could have made an even greater difference in the world in 2008 if I... □ A moment in 2008 when I totally fired myself up, had fun and turned my energy on was… □ If I continue the path I was on in 2008, five years from now I’m going to be the type of person who… □ The best thing I did in my family life in 2008 was to... □ All in all, the word that defined me in 2008 was... □ All in all, the word that defined the year of 2008 for me was... □ The one thing I didn't achieve in 2008 that I had wanted to was... Envisioning 2009: Move Forward Now it's time to strategize your path forward. Remember, "Baby steps may be okay for a few weeks, but taking baby steps without bold steps and big risks ensures a life stuck in its infancy." I encourage you to think big and be bold when writing your responses below. Nothing great was ever accomplished without vision and strength. Complete the following statements: □ By the end of 2009, I will have made my work life more focused on... □ By the end of 2009, I will have made my relationship with my lover more... □ By the end of 2009, I will have enough financial abundance to... □ By the end of 2009, my favorite memory of the year will have been when I... □ By the end of 2009, I'll look back and admire that most of my free time was spent... □ By the end of 2009, I'll be thankful that I helped other people in my community by... □ By the end of 2009, the five people I will have as mentors and motivators will be... □ By the end of 2009, I'll feel incredibly strong because I finally... □ By the end of 2009, I'll look in the mirror and see that my body is... □ By the end of 2009, the one word people will use to describe me will be... □ By the end of 2009, the one word that will be a perfect description of my entire 2009 will be... □ If I had more confidence in myself, the first thing I'd go out and do in 2009 is... □ If I cared about myself more, the first thing I'd stop doing in 2009 is... □ If I made a real choice to be even more physically fit, healthy and vibrant in 2009, the first thing I'd do is... □ If I made a real choice to create an even more spectacular family life in 2009, my first priority would be to... □ If I was honest about my performance at worth, one area of work where I could add more value is... □ The dream that I absolutely must start moving toward once again in 2009 is… □ The first step I'm committed to taking right now to achieve that is… □ The best way I can show even more appreciation to my lover in 2009 is to start... □ The three feelings I'm going to focus on feeling consistently each day in 2009 are... □ The three skills I'm going to have to develop to accomplish my dreams in 2009 are... □ My strategies for developing each of these skills is to start... □ The one person I'm going to have to stand up to in 2009 to achieve my dream life is... □ The top 3 things I want to achieve in 2009 and the dates I will accomplish them by are... □ The two biggest obstacles I'll face in 2009 are... □ The way I'll handle each of these obstacles is to... □ Whenever I get stressed in 2009, the phrase I'll repeat to myself is... □ Whenever I get lonely in 2009, the phrase I'll repeat to myself is... □ When I stumble chasing my big dreams in 2009, the phrase I'll repeat to myself is... □ When I get scared or indecisive in 2009, the phrase I'll repeat to myself is... □ When I achieve each of my goals in 2009, the way I'll celebrate is to... □ I see 2009 as a stepping stone to my destiny, which I think is to... □ 2009 will be the best year of my life so far because... Need a path to change? Then read one man's journey of transformation in Brendon Burchard's book, Life's Golden Ticket. If you've already read it, read it again and pass the ticket to someone new. The story and struggle in the pages of this magical parable will always inspire you and remind you of what's important in life. May 2009 be all that you wish for.
About Your Coach Brendon Burchard is the author Life’s Golden Ticket (HarperOne) and a highly-acclaimed life coach, leadership speaker, and business consultant. Brendon was blessed to receive life’s golden ticket—a second chance—twelve years ago after surviving a dramatic car accident in a third-world country. Since then, he has dedicated his life to helping individuals, teams and organizations create and master change. His clients have included Accenture, JC Penney, eBay, Best Buy, Nordstrom, Levi's, Gateway, Walgreens, Federal Mogul, and thousands of entrepreneurs and executives in speeches and seminars across the country. Brendon's life-changing message and events have been sponsored by Wachovia, Wal-Mart, Coca-Cola, US Bank, Toyota and other major companies. His media appearances have included ABC World News, CBS-NY Early Show, NPR stations, Oprah and Friends, and other popular programs. As one of the most sought after speakers in the country, he has shared the stage with legends like Mark Victor Hansen, Jack Canfield, Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, John Gray, Bob Allen, Barbara D'Angeles and Andy Andrews. Brendon's books, products, speeches and newsletters now inspire more than 2 million people worldwide every month. Meet Brendon at http://www.lifesgoldenticket.com
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