Chapter Summary

Part I. REINFORCING YOUR BELIEF SYSTEM

1. Be A Fearless Kid Again…with Carlos Figueroa

Visualizing a trip around the world with his bride-to-be was Carlos’ dream. The challenge was that he had no money. Discover how he made his dream come true. Key topics: The 3 A.M. meeting • Risk Taking • Visualization • Breakthrough • Embracing change • Activity: Breaking Patterns with the 3 A.M. Meeting

2. Believe in Yourself…with Nancy Kruse.

Ever since she was five Nancy dreamed of being an animator for Disney Studios. Growing up she loved to draw cartoons and practiced and practiced. While in college she wanted to be a part of a new animated television series. She followed her dream. Key topics: Self-esteem • Self-knowledge • Visualization • Perseverance • Doing what you love • Believing you can do it • Activity: Reinforcing Self-Esteem

3. Re-launch Yourself…with Michael James

He quit a comfortable job and started all over again. Little did Michael know that he would have to give up everything to rekindle his dream. Key topics: Starting over • Tenacity • Seeking a challenging job • Support of others • Never give up • Strong faith • Learning new skills • Activity: Reinventing Yourself

4. The Will to Achieve…with Debbie Murray

From welfare mother to secretary to systems integration consultant Debbie was determined to get what she wanted. She saw an opportunity and latched onto it. She believed she could do anything she put her mind to. Key topics: Self-confidence. Determination • Practice makes perfect • Having a positive mental attitude • Stay focused • Activity: Reinforcing Willpower

5. The Motivating Factor for Success: An Indomitable Will…with Loc Van Phan

A Vietnam refugee, Loc had unbeatable determination to survive and succeed in his life. He escaped South Vietnam in 1979 by boat with 46 other desperate people. He came to America with only $50 and spoke no English, yet he saved money for college and succeeded in his life’s dreams. Key topics: Unbeatable determination • Never give up • Keeping Hope Alive • Activity: Dismantling Barriers

Part II. BOOSTING YOUR SELF-MOTIVATION

6. The Greatest Energy Booster: Enthusiasm…with Chao Huang

Enthusiasm is rampant in Chao’s life today as he enjoys creating new ideas on the internet. Yet there was a time when enthusiasm was absent from Chao’s life. He learned that with enthusiasm he could develop new businesses, create new ideas, and others wanted to get involved in his businesses. Key topics: Being in "The Zone." • Excitement • Enthusiasm is contagious • Burning Desire • Supreme confidence • Do the things you passionately love • Activity: Rekindling Enthusiasm

7. Trust Begins With You…with Dave Latner

He had a dream to travel around the world. Dave felt it was time to "recharge his batteries." He was terrified to travel around the world alone, but he did it anyway. Key topics: Trusting others • Learning to appreciate the kindness of other people • Practicing assertiveness • Taking charge of your life • Activity: Balancing Your Life

8. Timid as a Mouse No More!…with Joan Clout-Kruse

Shyness and social anxiety prevented Joan from doing all the things she wanted to do. She was determined to change. She discovered that timidity and social anxiety are learned behaviors. She learned new ways to cope with shyness. Key topics: Overcoming extreme shyness • Discovering the joy of boldness • Overcoming social anxiety • Pay attention to your successes, learn from your mistakes • Activity: Strengthening Your Boldness

9. Stuck? Get a Buddy and Commit!…with Marc Potter

He had a burning desire to be a seminar leader but Marc got stuck. He called a friend for support and to help him get unstuck. That experience led him to develop a program to help others work together to get what they want. Key topics: Practicing commitment, self-reliance, trust, and cooperative skills • Working with a partner • Getting unstuck • Setting goals and doing it • Activity: Rekindling Commitment

10. Hope is the Mainspring in Life…with Kilsoon Kim and Jinsoo Terry

An amazing Korean woman, Kilsoon, kept on going even though there seemed to be no way out. She overcame any barrier that got in the way of achieving her dreams for her children even when she lost her husband. She never gave up hope. Her oldest daughter achieved one of Kilsoon’s dreams: to send her daughter, Jinsoo, to college to become an engineer. Key topics: Keeping hope alive • Never look back • Keep on going • Encouragement and support • Overcome your fears • Having faith in yourself and others • Activity: Keeping Hope Alive

Part III. BUILDING YOUR LIFE PLAN

11. Build Your Network….with Cesar Plata

He had a dream to create a network for Latinos. He believed that by connecting with other people you can enhance your opportunities for personal and business growth. Key topics: It’s who knows you that counts • Spread your name around • Tell us about yourself • Networking can bring you the success you want • Activity: Developing Your Network of Contacts

12. Share Your Passion and Make it Happen…with Gail Turner

She built two airplanes. She was the first woman to build and fly solo her own aircraft across the country. She knows that visualization works. With perseverance and tenacity she made her dreams come true. Key topics: Visualization • Don’t let go of your dream • Ask for help • Share your passion with others • Perseverance and tenacity can help you achieve your goals • Activity: Planning the Rest of Your Life

13. Hold On To Your Dream…with Don "atomicboy" Kruse

He had a solid vision years ago yet the business never got off the ground. Don continued to develop his skills and knows that someday soon he will be able to rekindle his dream. Key topics: Self-confidence • Visualization • Following your dream • Networking • Breaking out of your comfort zone to do what you want to do • Rekindling a dream • Activity: Renewing Your Dreams

14. Get the Entrepreneurial Spirit…with Doug Jones

In 1990 he opened his business on a spiritual impulse on April Fools Day with $600. Today Doug Jones’ mortgage company is a multi-million dollar business. His philosophy is to "visualize what you want and believe it will happen." Key topics: Developing a clear vision • Believing in yourself • Giving back to the community • Sharing your vision with your staff • Following your spirituality • Enjoying life • Activity: Goal Setting in the Park

15. Unleash Your Creativity…with Sal Dossani

From computer consultant to president of a travel agency to storyteller, Sal believes in using his imagination and inspiration for his success. We need to understand our human identity and never give up our quest to achieve our heart’s desires. Key topics: Enjoy life • Learning is a lifelong experience • Living life with complete freedom from inner desires • Educate yourself • Helping others can make your own life richer and more rewarding • Activity: Unleashing Creativity