Richard Krawczyk Success Blog

In general, the media continually reinforces to the masses all that is bad with the world. Death, destruction, and disasters all have their place, but to consistently focus on the bad makes the public forget about the good.

An example of how it affects the world’s economy is the reporting of it. It’s no secret that the media reports that the economy is bad. “Hold on to all of your money,” say the experts. People made a run for their money at the banks. The results of which have been once solvent banks were taken over by the government and sold to their competitors. Some of the most established, well-respected financial institutions were bailed out by the U.S. Congress. Of course, this was also due to the “bubble bursting” in the housing markets.

Do you think that was manifested as well?

When the media anchors into our subconscious how bad things are, consumers tend to hold on to their money and not spend it. Because of consumer’s “new spending habits,” sales for retailers go further down which results in additional media reports preaching how bad it is. The process becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy as the economy quickly heads into a downward spiral.

In the Franklin D. Roosevelt presidency, Think and Grow Rich author Napoleon Hill assisted him in turning around not only the spirit of Americans but also the ravaged economy. With the assistance of the nation’s newspapers, The White House advised them to take out most of the “fear-based articles” and to supplant them with articles on “business recovery.” Radio programs also focused on business recovery. Both houses of Congress, regardless of political party, stood behind the president in the hopes of turning around the country.

This was also a time when businesses were going under, people were making a run for their money at banks and the “New Deal.” The New Deal was the name that United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave to a sequence of programs he initiated between 1933 and 1936 with the goal of giving work relief to the unemployed, reform of business and financial practices, and recovery of the economy during The Great Depression.

Is history repeating itself?

It would be wise if all political parties and the media joined with President-elect Barack Obama in turning around the economy of the country. Regardless of how much money Congress gives the new administration to solve the long-term problems, the economy will still suffer unless Americans believe that the turnaround will be quick.

As soon as the mindset of Americans change, you’ll quickly see the creation of jobs, retailers start reporting an increase in sales and mortgage companies finally loosen their purse-strings and approve new mortgages – instead of looking for reasons to decline applicants.

The stock markets will rise as the sales and profits of companies begin to almost magically improve and retirement accounts will rapidly recoup much of its losses from the past six months.

In turn, world markets and economy will begin to improve as others still look to the U.S. to lead the way.

Our leaders should remember that perception is reality. If the public perceives a better outlook on the economy, that is exactly what will happen. The proper use of persuasion techniques to the masses will ensure a faster turnaround than originally anticipated. They can control the media to help the country when in turmoil instead of political gain.

Will the team surrounding President-elect Barack Obama use relevant history to help quickly restore the economy?

When you soon start to see articles of business recovery reported in the media, you will have your answer.

To Your Success…

Richard M. Krawczyk
Personal and Business Development Coach
Co-Star in the Movie “Pass It On”

Every year, millions of people around the world make their New Year’s Resolutions. Usually, by February (if not earlier), those resolutions are thrown out the window.

Health clubs always report a spike in memberships during the first week of the New Year as people desire to lose weight as a New Year’s Resolution.

History shows that even though they are paying for their memberships for the whole year, many health club members slow down their "attendance" significantly by February and rarely show up as late as April.

The only ones who make out in this deal are the health club owners.

*** If you want 2009 to have a more positive effect on your life than last year, you will have to make changes in your life. The sooner you do, the sooner the changes will appear.***

Some of these changes may be small and others may require a major shift in your daily routine and thought processes.

Regardless, if you have a deep desire for change, success will be "inconvenient."

I say this because of the changes YOU will have to make.

If it wasn’t inconvenient, you would have already obtained everything that you desire by now by staying in your same lifestyle patterns.

EVERYTHING you desire and crave is available right now to you, but the question is, "How bad do you want it?"

Are you sure?

In next week’s training, I’ll tackle this subject in great detail and I know you will not want to miss the secrets that I will reveal to you. I hope you plan on taking TONS of notes.

I will reveal this information to you on a Teleseminar next week.

This training will be content ONLY and I will not be trying to sell you ANYTHING – unlike others who are constantly trying to sell you something.

You’ll get all of the details within the next few days.

My goal is to help you achieve YOUR goals as quick as you possibly can.

In one of my future emails, you’ll learn "why" I am doing this training at no charge to you and you will thank for it – especially after you’ve seen a miraculous change in your life.

In the meantime…

I want to give you a free gift to start off the New Year on the right foot.

By now, I’m sure you have heard of – and probably already read – the book "Think and Grow Rich."

It was written by Napoleon Hill after he was commissioned to write and teach a new systematic philosophy of wealth by the wealthiest man in the world at the time, Andrew Carnegie – founder of Carnegie Steel Company.

In today’s dollars, he would be the second wealthiest man in the world – second only to John D. Rockefeller. By the way, Bill Gates comes in at #20 is historical wealth (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wealthy_historical_figures_2008).

When Andrew Carnegie talks, people listen.

If I made it possible for you to hear Andrew Carnegie talk, would YOU listen?

On my website, I want to give you the download of what I call "The Lost Recording of Andrew Carnegie."

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When you get to the download page, you’ll see another freebie that I have for you.

My question to you is, "Are you going to listen to it after you download it?" and "Are you going to apply what you learn?"

Success is sometimes inconvenient.

How bad do you want to change?

If you want this year to be the best one in your life, you need change "right now" and begin to program yourself for success.

To Your Success…

Richard M. Krawczyk
#1 Best-Selling Author/Speaker/Consultant
Personal and Business Development Coach
Co-Star in the Movie "Pass It On"

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Tonight officially brings the start of this year’s final Holiday season.

Whether you’re celebrating Chanukah (Hanukkah), Christmas, Kwanzaa, Festivus (for you Seinfeld fans) or any other Holiday, I wish you a safe, peaceful, loving and healthy Holiday season.

Our transformational year of 2009 is just around the corner. It will be THE most powerful year you’ve ever experienced.

I hope you are ready to receive the changes that are about to occur in your life.

*** "Ask and you shall receive." ***

I’m looking forward in playing a small role in your ultimate success.

To Your Success…

Richard M. Krawczyk
Personal and Business Development Coach
Co-Star in the Movie "Pass It On"

P.S. – Share the gift of love TODAY by telling someone that you love them and are grateful for them being in your life. It will make both of you glow and you’ll bring more of it into your life.

This morning my wife and I attended my son’s first Holiday Musical at pre-school. Robert is 4.5 years old now and has been attending pre-school since he was 2.5 years old. My guess is that it won’t take long before he is smarter than me.

As always, we were very proud of the little man . Considering Robert is often mistaken as a seven year old due to his size, we have to keep reminding ourselves that he is still only a toddler. The little man certainly acts a lot older than he actually is.

He can tell when we are proud of him – based on the expression on his face – by our reactions to his many feats. Robert makes this one particular look when he knows he did something well and has met our approval.

The other night, I was reminding him about a Sesame Street DVD that we used to watch when he was younger . His face immediately lit up like a Christmas tree.

“Can we watch that DVD again and do our special dance together Daddy?” Robert asked me as he continued to glow.

It’s the simple things in life that adults take for granted that amazes the youngest of kids.

Recently, I had this discussion with my wife Deanna about why we take things for granted that make kids completely dazzled.

Robert experiences such joy when he talks about giving one of his older toys to a child who doesn’t have any. Comments like that always bring a tear to our eyes. Although he is grateful he has his toys, he understands that there are kids less fortunate.

Take notice of all the little things you have in life and be grateful for them.

Today, I want you to go through your daily routine and pick out one specific thing that you can find joy in that you would normally take for granted. To do this, you may have to imagine that you are a little kid again.

As you consciously think about this exercise, the thing you notice will probably bring a smile to your face.

Can you find more things in your life that will bring a smile to your face? Of course you can – probably even more than you realize.

Robert loves it when we acknowledge how proud we are of him.

Are you showing praise to someone in your life?

Like my son, people love to be recognized for their achievements no matter how simple you think those achievements may be.

By experiencing gratitude and giving your praise to someone – or everyone – you will lighten up your day and attract more of the same to you.

Start right now to begin looking at the world again through child-like eyes. When you do, you’ll be amazed at what you see.

To Your Success…

Richard M. Krawczyk
Personal and Business Development Coach
Co-Star of the Movie “Pass It On”