This Just In: Experts Agree Keeping it Simple is the Key to Success in ’09?
Having one theme, one intention or one goal has been discussed on many blogs in the past week.
I was inspired initially by Mari Smith about having a theme for the year, Mari’s being influence for 2009. Mari’s theme last year was focus, that resonated with me as I know to move forward focus is important.
- I met Mari online through my BHAG back in May 2008 and then we met in person at Blog World Expo in September. Mari, also known as the pied piper of facebook, had great success on 2008 in growing her business, dramatically increasing her income. I am looking forward to working with Mari as a member of her new Social Marketing membership site. What I have experienced so far has been inspiring as well as an eye opener about how facebook works. “Follow one course until successful!”- Mari Smith
Lorraine Cohen from Powerful Living writes about creating a Theme Year
- I love Lorraine’s theme for 2009 “My themes for this year are Ease & Flow (of outrageous prosperity and happiness!)” Lorraine says “forget about resolutions, we rarely keep them anyway!”
So maybe this is your year to have a theme! Lorraine has some wonderful suggestions and has made a beautiful movie Aligning with you Destiny and says “Just imagine..It’s January 1, 2010. Another year has passed. You had dreams and desires you wanted to manifest in 2009. You’re reflecting upon the past year.
I loved reading Ellie Walsh’s from Living The Law Of Attraction’s story
Ellie says “You only need to make one resolution!” Ellie made a resolution 20 plus years ago to make no resolutions and it has continued to serve her well
Seamus Anthony from The Change Blog writes in his post Monomanical Obsession:
- “If you really want to see the kind of success that others can only dream of then there actually is a surefire way to achieve it. The evidence of this methodology abounds but most people don’t recognize its inherent power because it seems unreasonable and way too hard.The method is to narrow your focus as much as you can so that you are only shooting for one major goal.And one means one – not three or four or even two.” Seamus then goes onto cite people I admire and love reading about, people who have made and do make the world a better place: Ganhdi, Bill Gates, Richard Branson
Alex Shalman writes in 7 Key Tips to get a Ticket on The Success Train This Year to have just one goal :
- “By creating just one goal, we’ll be able to harness the ‘mystical’ powers of single-tasking, and get the goal done. When, and only when, this happens, we’re ready to move onto the next single-goal.” Alex asks where do you want the success train to take you in 2009″
My friend Jenny Mannion also has a moving post on Making Intentions Not Resolutions
I have been inspired by all of these articles and in my next article I will share my theme for 2009 and how I have decided on this.
Please feel free to share you theme, intentions, goals here, I will be fascinated to read how many people have chosen just one !
Hi Suzie,
Thanks so much for the link. I have another great one to read on topic – Lance from Jungle of Life wrote a wonderful post on choosing 1 word for the year. You have been an inspiration to me in setting goals and achieving them with ease! Thank you for your friendship! I wish you all the best for 2009!
Love,
Jenny
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HI Jenny,
That made my heart sing, I love when I have comments that I inspire, I forget sometimes and your comment makes my heart sing 🙂
I know what my word for the year is: Abundance- just about to write about my theme.
Thank you for your friendship, it is special
Love
Suzie
I was about to post a comment on your site just now and then I saw yours on mine. What synchronicity!! I was interrupted by something urgent but am now back.
I am inclining to the idea of keeping things simple. Much of how my life has penned out last year hardly went according to the goals I made at the beginning of the year. However, the story was very different with the many intentions I set along the way.
I also find that making intentions keeps me more in tune with going with the flow. It is much easier to move towards higher energy vibrations at each step.
So, most definitely, I agree with your thoughts on this post!! Thanks for sharing!
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I love the synchronicity might be something to having the same Bday as well:)
I know simple is for me in 2009, it is also giving me greater clarity, in the past I had so many things on a mindmap it landed up in the bottom drawer or in an unopened journal.
I like what you have said about keeping more in tune with the flow and keeping the vibes high is a priority for me.
thank you for your sharing
Suzie
Thanks for the mention Suzie! 🙂
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My Pleasure, loved your article
Hi Suzie….
Thanks so much for sharing your inspiration and clarity to us all… as you always do! Some days I don’t get to run around and read on the internet – but your website is one I always manage to get to!
Isn’t it great how we all co-mingle and co-create in the Universe together!
I like Mari’s theme – Focus and that is my intention for 2009 – Focus …
Focus on what – Well on Joy of course! 😀
Hugs,
Ellie
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yes Ellie,
I love co-mingling and co-creating in the universe together
Thank you for your encouragement, I love seeing your smiling face on my blog.
Joy is what it all about
Hugs
Suzie
Keeping it Simple….sounds like an excellent start to a remarkable year, Suzie.
Blessings and continued inspiration,
CG
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Yes it is a great Start to the year CG and I have discovered that simple will be my word for the year and my life will be full of abundance
Be simply Abundant
Suzie