There is an island fantasy
A “Someday I’ll” never see

When recession stops, inflation ceases
Our Mortgage is paid, our pay increases

That Someday is where problems end
Where every piece of mail is from a friend

Where the children are sweet, already grown
Where all the nations can go it alone

Where we all retire at forty-one
Playing Football in the island sun

Most unhappy people look to tomorrow
To erase this day’s hardship and sorrow

They put happiness on lay-away
And struggle through a blue today

But happiness cannot be sought
It can’t be earned, it can’t be bought

Life’s most important revelation
It’s the journey that means as much as the
destination

Happiness is where you are right now,
Pushing a pencil or pushing a plow

It’s knocking on doors and making your calls
It’s getting back up after your falls

It’s going to school or standing in line
Tasting defeat, tasting the wine

If you live in the past you become senile
If you live in the future your on Someday I’ll

The fear of results is procrastination
The joy of today is a celebration

You can save, you can slave, trudging mile after mile
But you’ll never set foot on your “Someday I’ll”

When you’ve paid all your dues and put in your time
Out of nowhere comes another Mt. Everest to climb

I have decided Today to make it my Vow
To take Someday I’ll and make it NOW

The following poem really gave me some insight about myself.
I have been living a life wanting to arrive at that Island fantasy called Someday I’ll.

Today I made a decision to build my sailboat, and sail to the Island of where I know my dreams will come true.  Someday Island is a place that is full of beauty.  It has everything you have ever dreamed of, or you could imagine exist.  It is just like the Island off of the famous TV series “Lost”, you can sail for it but you can never reach it.  You will spend your entire life sailing in circles searching for this island. You will sail through terrible storms, at times not having enough to eat, hoping that you will reach that beautiful Island.

Then one day you see a glimpse of this beautiful Island.  You finally see how close you are because you have done everything you should have done in life.  You passed all the trials and tribulations that have come your way.  You have sailed through the terrible storms, fought off starvation and disease.  You have paid all your dues, now you have the right course set and are on your way.  Then out of nowhere a rogue wave comes crashing down on your sail boat destroying it. The once sturdy sailboat is rendered helpless and you are left drifting in the ocean until one day you die.

I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to become that person who spends their life trying to sail to a place that is almost impossible to get to.  Why spend the rest of your life searching for it then die before fulfilling your dream.  You can get to that wonderful place but there is only one obstacle or requirement standing in the way of getting to this paradise.  The obstacle and requirement is you must sail to an Island that is a prerequisite before you can make your journey.  Most of us want to bypass this Island and navigate around it.  We even try to take the short cut to the wonderful Island, because getting to this Island requires focus, attention to detail, many rocks to navigate around and even failure along the way.

The Island I am talking about is ACTION Island, a place that you must sail to first before you can do anything.  In order to even get to this Island you must choose the right sailboat, and provision it to your needs.  This is the first place most people including myself have always made the fatal mistake and in the end this is what causes disaster at sea.  When choosing the right sailboat to make this journey, you must have one that can withstand the violent storms, has a strong hull, good safety equipment and the right navigational tools.  If you were given the option of standing on a dock looking at a row of sailboats, and you could choose any sailboat to make your journey.

Most of us even with that many choices choose the wrong sailboat, one that is envious with never getting to the destination you set.  The name of the sailboat is almost always the same each time; we call this vessel “procrastination” and try to set sail using this doomed sailboat.  When we first step foot on our new boat we sometimes seem lost and don’t know where to start.

Your Sailboat might even have the most sophisticated-high tech navigation equipment on the planet.  If you’re like me the name of the vessel “procrastination” starts to take shape and you never leave the dock.  You have to wait until you know how to use every piece of equipment on board.  You might even wait until the next high-tech navigation device is shipped to you, so you can install it before you can ever set sail.  Even if what you have now works just fine.

This is also related to life in general, you might wait until your business cards are printed before you can start your business, or you wait until you get your office space, phone system installed, you get the point.  When trying to set sail with your new sailboat you say to yourself I will wait until hurricane season is over.  Then you say to yourself I will wait until the weather is warmer.   Then before you leave you find something minor that you have to repair, this is a never ending cycle of doom.

What I have learned is when you have chosen the correct sailboat and arrived on ACTION Island, this is where everything starts to take shape.  Once you reach your ACTION Island you should have realized by now that Someday Island is really a place called Goal Island.   Goal Island is a place that you can get to, if you get to ACTION Island first.  Goal Island is a destination that you have set up in your mind and have a clear picture of what you want and how to get there.  Once Goal Island is clear in your head, you must find it on the map.   Once you have found Goal Island you must begin to draw out your route and the details of how you will get there.

Once you are on your way you will have to adjust to all the conditions at sea.  This might include storms, pirate ships, equipment malfunctions, and even temporary failure along the way.   The most important thing to keep in mind is to keep going.  If you have a strong desire to reach Goal Island (just like Columbus did on finding a quicker route) and keep your sailboat heading in the direction of your goal.   It is only a matter of time before you will find the treasure you now seek.  Now it is time to release the ropes from the dock, and take the first step towards Goal Island by taking ACTION!!!!

The blog post was written by Sean McNeely, except for the poem “Someday Isle” which was written by Dennis Waitley.

The Blog for Beginners Marketing Class  was started a little over a year ago.
There are many exciting posts from September 2007 when I was fortunate to attend the World Internet Main Event and enjoy the Networking and Knowledge that can only be gained through Events of this type. The Marketing Ideas were not new, just freshly presented by exciting individuals who project their Passion for the Lifestyle They Chose

The Marketing Ideas and the success patterns all held a Commonality…

They followed the principles of Commerce established in Proverbs, Think and Grow Rich, The Master Key and The Science of Getting Rich. These 4 books, when studied, not read, will assure the Success of anyone, regardless the business Model.

I have been so passionate about the Content for the past 2 years I have been Hosting a Lively Interactive Talk Shows, discussing the application of these principles. There was a Definite Major Purpose for this dialog……

I wanted to share a Flow of reality, coupled with the content of Think and Grow Rich, and the other books, with as many Eager marketers and business developers as possible.

So the past 4-5 months have been focused, with the Creative help of  Sam Camerano, on producing a finely edited 40 Hours of exciting dialog,  to be delivered to your Home loaded with videos on a “State of the Art” Mp4 Player and 4 Backup CDs.

Talk about a Real Funnel! Chapter by Chapter of Think and Grow Rich discussed and applied in Today’s Business environment, allowing YOU to FOCUS on the skills necessary to Grow and Nurture Your Business, regardless the model.

The total package only uses 2 GB of the 4 GB storage, allowing you to makes your notes, download to your computer with the enclosed USB cable and use this as a Personal Training Device to Keep your Thoughts Focused on the Main Thing….

Growing YOUR Successful Business.

Decision has been made to offer a built in Affiliate position paying two Levels, 30% First Tier and 20% second Tier. This  creates incentives for MLM Network Leaders to point their business builders to such a Useful TOOL and they in turn,  have opportunity to Use the Funded Proposal as a revenue generator to cover their New Business Operating expenses.

Here are some excerpts of several episodes.
Listen to the excitement and Passion.

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Been very busy with the Beginners Marketing Class business model, Growing Tomatoes for Health and Wealth.

 The premise was the Creation of an Idea, Creation of Business Plan, Budget and Cash Flow projection and Applying  Action, This, of course, is presented in Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich in Chapter 2. 

If you would like an Audio Synopsis of the Six points to Success,  just Order here

The videos on the Tomato project have become very well received. Watch the playlist on You Tube, and Yahoo Video .  It is really fun now experiencing some awesome Vine-ripened Tomatoes and a steady “cash Flow”

I am using various media outlets because the markets seem to vary and the quality is different. Personally I feel Yahoo Video is a bit higher in quality. Also the Search engines like to see them spread around.

Which brings up Point two of today’s Blog

Beginners Marketing Class conducts two Live Talk Show pod-casts each week. One on Wednesday nights for paid members to meet and discuss the tools, systems that work, How to use them and ask about and discuss the things that aren’t working and Why.

We also have a PUBLIC Talk Show on Thursday Nights, 9:30 PM Eastern. This past Thursday, July 10, 2008 we had a good one. Cindy Manoske, one of our active Business builders from Hawaii, asked to learn more about the Web 2.0 tools Squidoo and Hub Pages.

Well, we went through a solid 1 1/2 hours discussing the Power of Squidoo and Hub Pages as a method of driving traffic to your main sites or Blogs. Cindy applied One suggestion while we were in discussion and she saw her Google Position for two Key Words rank up in 4 spots on the first page, while we were on the call!

Want to learn about it ?

Download the episode here

And finally, another testimony to the positive effects of Beginners Marketing Class.

I have discussed before the success being enjoyed by one of members, Kevin Johnson.

This young man already has a very successful On-line/Off-line Business using E-bay

Mark has produced a series of Audio Tutorials that has allowed, those who purchased them, almost instant cash, if they follow his system exactly. The key is Kevin declared what he wanted, wrote down when he expected to attain his goals, drew up a business plan, master-minded with others and applied Massive Action. Kevin will reach his destination because he is following common proved Business Practices.

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 And before you Go, download and listen to the Talk Show
mentioned Above

BUT, What Marketing Power!

If you are a Beginner Marketer, take some time and
learn about these Tools. The Forum at Beginners Marketing Class
has some great discussions

Everyday I am more amazed at the magnitude of Tools and Systems available on the Internet for anyone Serious about building a Marketing Business. The power of integrating these Web 2.0 based FREE programs, couple with effective use of Forum Marketing, Social Bookmarking and Social Networking.

I realized the effect when I started a “new” business venture last week.

Tomatoes for Health and Wealth

After writing down my Idea, Completion Date and Expected Income, I then drew up a Business Plan and Cash Flow projection. I was just following the steps outlined in Beginners Marketing Class.

That part was easy. Now to ADVERTISE and assure a steady flow to the sites which will point interested prspects to the eventual Decision making progress.

It was easy using the Above Mentioned Powerful Machines.
Blogging, Squiddo, Twitter, YouTube and the Social Networking and Bookmarking sites working together can create almost intstant Bizz, Buzz and Bang.

After writing down the Project, Income and completion date I drew up the following battle plan:

1. Announce on Twitter my concept.
2. Follow up with announcement at each step
3. Set up  an anouncement in a few well postioned Targeted Forums.
4. Blooging announcement. Send your List an Autoresponder
   Broadcast about Blog post
5. Posting in  Social Networks. (Apsense is a very Active Social Network)
6. Continuous announcement in Twitter and then Ping them
   (http://ping.in/), in fact be sure to PING all your posts
7. Be sure to RSS feed your Blog to your Squidoo lens and Link your
   Blog from Squidoo.

Using these techniques on a REGULAR and CONSISTENT schedule

you will be quaranteed to see your Site, Keywords and Branding
shoot up in the ranking.

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530-798-0245

Or Join in Beginners Marketing Class and enjoy the Community
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Listen Below to the Recording of The Live Talk Show
05-01-08

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Here is another Great Epiosode on the Talk Show

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His decision and determination to enjoy the Creation and Growth of a Supplemental business is inspiring to all. We are not talking about Mega-Bucks, rather the usual methodical process of building a supplemental Income Business, with a solid Foundation, over a reasonable time.

The statistics of actual earning of those aspiring to Home-Based Business is pitiful, but doesn’t need to be with the Proper Mindset, Proper Planning and the use of well Developed Master-Mind.

I know everyone loves to read and listen to the Huge Income Successes, but my research doesn’t show a high percentage of these Mega-Millionaires.

But research does show it isn’t dificult to generate another $1,000 to $2,000 a month supplemental Income involving in a Part-Time Business, hopefully surrounding a Passion

Tom Bennett shares his success and set-backs and reveals how once he realized the the Importance of the MINDSET Change and finding a Product he had a passion for, success began to rise it’s exciting head. He found an very Affordable and easily Marketed Product and Opportunity, GBG 10-in-ONE Liquid Multivitiamin

Invest 45 minutes and LISTEN to this informative interview with the Sagacious Professor from North Carolina , Tom Bennett

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You will soon be seeing a totally different appearance and changes in the ease of delivery of the Valuable Assets with in the various Modules. This work is the hands of the very Capable Technical associates Tim Junck and Sam Camerano

Most recently a new exciting Interview with Denise Michaels, Author of Testosterone Free Marketing. Be sure to listen to the Interview Below. Denise elaborates on her Journey of following her dream and she overcame the FEAR of “selling”.

We look forward to more contributions from this Dynamic young Lady Inside Beginners Marketing Class

The skipper has also developed a “passion” for Videos, which are exploding as an effective method of building relationships in the Web 2.0 arena. I have been cruising You Tube and even Put together 4 Quick Slide Show Video, tied to the Content found inside Beginners Marketing Class

Check out www.youtube.com/cjbart2

After you roll on the floor , leave a comment.
I will improve my skill I promise.

But here is a very Professional Presentation. This Topic is very well presented. I suggest you watch a couple of Times and keep the premise in your Top of Mind Awareness. It will help your Success Path Skyrocket. Check it out!

Be sure to Listen to the Interview with Denise Michaels

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Every Thursday evening 9:30 PM EST, I have the privilege of hosting a very lively discussion group following the steps outlined in Beginners Marketing Class Membership and Forum.

This past episode discussed the very timely Topic about Income Taxes and how the US Government is so generous in allowing Self-Directed Home-Based Entrepreneurs over 150 deductions not available to those who seek their Total Income from employment.

The offer of a gret resource was made on the podcast. Here it is also for our reading audience.

This book was written by Wayne B Davies and outlines the actual advantages and deductions available to The Self-employed Home based Business Entrepreneur.

For Your FREE copy, Download Here

Along with the very useful information in the Podcast and the Book, many Marketers have found the Accounting Software offered by MLM Tax Helper and Glenn Huells to be most HELPFUL in saving Time and Money and having the security of knowing the proper Deductions are recorded and available with the click of the mouse for your Quarterly and Annual filings.

To enjoy more of the past episodes of the Beginners Marketing Class Talk Show, Visit www.bmctalkshow.com

Click below to listen to 03-13-08 episode and we appreciate your comments

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