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In my last post I talked about The Law of Attraction and how The Law of Awareness actually makes it work.
Our thoughts make us aware of things that were always there but we did not notice them before or recognize them as opportunities.
Our thoughts also cause us to change our outer personal that causes others to notice us, that is become aware of us.
The things we want to attract are already there we just need to open our minds to them.
That is why the Law of Attraction does not work in isolation. We need to take action and mingle with the world.
You can think good thoughts until you turn blue in the face but if you do not manifest those thoughts into action nothing will happen except by chance.
There are billions of people in the world so there will be stories about receiving unexpected riches like a lottery win, or an inheritance or even a refund on your electrical bill, but those are just chance occurrences.
Taking action is taking control of your life and ensuring the results you want. It may be a bumpy ride but it sure beats the odds of some random chance event.
When I turned fifty I sat myself down and took a good hard look at what I was doing and if it was leading me to where I wanted to go. At that time the answer was a qualified “yes”. I say qualified because I never wrote it down. I was just unconsciously muddling my way through life knowing that I could work until I dropped if I had to.
I like to travel so when I retire my plan was to spend 30% of my time working as a self-employed accountant and the rest of the time travelling. Working part-time meant that I would have enough cash flow to live the lifestyle I wanted and I not exhaust my retirement fund before I died.
Seemed like a plan.
Then an unforeseen circumstance raised its ugly head.
My professional accounting association changed the rules. To be able to practice public accounting, which I was planning on doing in retirement, I was now required to average a certain amount of hours each year. Since I could not maintain those hours while working in private industry I had to give up my public license, as did many in my situation.
When I retire I will have to work at least three years for another public accountant full-time to get my license reinstated, assuming someone would hire me.
So now I had a dilemma.
I needed a new game plan.
I decided that I would find another home business I could do instead of compiling financial statements and tax returns.
I attended seminars, breakfast meetings, and webinars and I started to see opportunities everywhere.
Wherever I went I would take my digital camera and recorder to be able to capture whatever opportunity I ran into.
The point is that all of those opportunities were already there. They did not just suddenly manifest themselves because I was thinking about them.
So what is the moral of this story?
Take action!
If you have an opportunity you are working on, great, keep it up.
If you are thinking of starting your own home business then give me a call.
I have had some great conversations with people so far and I look forward to talking with you and listening to your story.
Peter Fuller MBA CA
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#1 by Andrew Walker on September 26, 2011 - 9:02 pm
Hi Peter.
Thanks for sharing this with us. It’s a very nice story of you. Awareness is indeed one important part in this life. I couldn’t agree more with you.
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#2 by Hans Schoff@ creating wealth on August 31, 2011 - 4:17 am
Hey Peter, like they say being aware there is a problem is the first step in solving it. Same with opportunities. Just being aware or on the lookout for opportunities will find you opportunities as you’ve stated. Great post!
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#3 by Melanie on June 1, 2011 - 1:23 pm
Hi Peter, you are right. We need to take action in every aspect of our lifes to reach our objectives. The attraction law is not magical, you need to be in synchrony with it, and for this you need to take action all the time.
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#4 by MLM Webinars on December 20, 2010 - 2:09 am
Great post, and nice to learn a little more about your story. I’m glad you brought up this point about using the law of attraction..
#5 by Linda G. Cox on August 29, 2010 - 10:41 pm
Peter~
I enjoyed this post!!
We all have our ‘why’ that motivates us through this networking experience! My why is because I can! My husband provides very nicely for our family, yet I want to see what I can do! I’m physically able to succeed online and I will prove it!
To our success,
Linda
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#6 by Peter Fuller on August 30, 2010 - 12:55 am
I know you will Linda
#7 by Lesly on August 28, 2010 - 8:33 pm
Hi Peter,
Life is just full of surprises and “seeing” beyond what is happening, being aware that you are aware, is important in seeing and discovering the opportunities.. I love the camera idea… I totally understand and agree, action is the key.
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#8 by Peter Fuller on August 28, 2010 - 10:11 pm
I take my camera everywhere, just a quick snap is all that is needed
The recorder helps a lot to, especially if I get an idea while driving
Thanks for the comment Lesly
#9 by Dr. Adam Sheck on August 28, 2010 - 6:27 pm
Peter,
I admire your openness in sharing the upset to your plans and your willingness to correct course (what choice do we really have?). And I agree with you about action.
Many clients come to see me as a psychologist and couples counselor looking for insight. I can give that to them, it’s easy as can be for me to analyze other people’s lives. However, insight is really sufficient to create change. Creating change is what creates change.
And that means ACTION. A very famous therapist once stated that “Action precedes understanding” and quite often that is the case.
Thanks so much for sharing,
Adam
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#10 by Peter Fuller on August 28, 2010 - 10:09 pm
Thanks Adam
I like that “Creating change is what creates change”
I am going to remember that
#11 by Debby Beachy on August 26, 2010 - 9:09 am
Peter
I just talked about our “Warm Market” on my last post. When we walk outside our front door we walk into our “Warm Market.” I believe in sharing and taking action on the Internet and in our Local Communities.
We can do our self talk everyday, personal development everyday, but if we don’t take action all the personal development will only Feel Better about our “Lack Of Success.” (-:
Debby db
#12 by Peter Fuller on August 26, 2010 - 3:42 pm
Exactly Debby, thanks for the comment
#13 by Eddie Espiritu on August 25, 2010 - 5:10 pm
Action! When there’s “smoke” in a room, it’s amazing what turning a fan on will do to “clear the air.” Action is the key to “seeing” opportunities around us and as you said, they are ALL around us when we begin actively looking. Great post and much continued success to you!
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#14 by Peter Fuller on August 25, 2010 - 8:54 pm
Thanks Eddie
now I am off to read your 11 ideas
#15 by Robert David Strong on August 25, 2010 - 12:53 pm
Hi Peter,
WOW – you got this post on fire! You are so correct – taking action is key…..There are days that I get a few more articles out on different sites a day, make a tutorial video or even mastermind with my team…it is all action. Actions that move me closer to my ultimate goal, while some actions are bigger then others, they are all actions.
#16 by Peter Fuller on August 25, 2010 - 8:53 pm
Hey thanks Robert,
You are a prime example of what can be done by taking action.
#17 by rebeccahappy on August 25, 2010 - 6:54 am
It is great that you put this out there…the LOA seems to get all the press and the other laws that make up our universe overlooked.
It is amazing what you see when awareness becomes active. When I take time to review my journey of change I am shocked at how much I must have been missing.
And yes…taking action has to be part of the equation. For me however..sometimes I find the abundance of it all overwhelming so I think there must be a law somewhere of having a plan/vision.
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#18 by Peter Fuller on August 25, 2010 - 8:52 pm
Hello Rebecca, and Happy Birthday
There is a law about having a plan
Some people can get away with just having a plan in their head but if you do a survey of successful people most will tell you they have a written plan.
#19 by Dennis O'Brien on August 25, 2010 - 6:11 am
Gidday again Peter
Times like these that make me glad I turned onto the path I’m on right now. I could have continued jumping through hoops to satisfy bureaucratic process in the welfare system. Instead of wasting away I’m at least taking steps towards financial self sufficiency.
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#20 by Peter Fuller on August 25, 2010 - 8:50 pm
Hey Dennis
I am so glad you are taking control and working towards financial self sufficiency.
If you ever need help with something just ask.
#21 by Wayne Wu on August 25, 2010 - 5:57 am
Hey Peter,
It’s a pleasure to read your insightful blog posts. This subject has been a huge a-ha for me. And as you mentioned in your last post, people are living their lives unconsciously, just going through the daily motions, with all kinds of useless thoughts buzzing around in their heads.
When you stop that noise, everything around you is so much clearer, and events that would have seemed detrimental like the one you mentioned, all of a sudden become great opportunities for change.
Great read,
Wayne
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#22 by Peter Fuller on August 25, 2010 - 8:45 pm
Thanks Wayne
I could not agree more, we need to clear our minds and focus on our desires, and then of course take action.
#23 by Marcus Baker on August 25, 2010 - 5:37 am
Hi Pete,
I have come to believe that everything happens exactly as it should to give us a chance to respond to whatever it is in the best way possible.
It’s never what happens to us but how we take responsibility for dealing with it. It’s not always easy and sometimes we do well and sometimes we don’t which is fine since there will always be more opportunities to practice.
As long as we take the best action possible we can at the time, we empower ourselves to move forward.
Thanks for a great read Peter!
~Marcus
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#24 by Peter Fuller on August 25, 2010 - 8:43 pm
Exactly Marcus
How we react to circumstances that come our way defines us.
Some will become defeated and give up while others see new opportunities.
#25 by Ana | Traffic Generation Cafe on August 24, 2010 - 11:52 pm
I love it when you said “Taking action is taking control of your life and ensuring the results you want”, Peter; I will have to quote you on that one.
You are a great example of turning the negative into positive and that’s truly the only way to succeed online.
Ana Hoffman
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#26 by Peter Fuller on August 25, 2010 - 8:36 pm
Hey Ana
I am glad you liked that quote, I am a firm believer in taking control of our results.
I always appreciate your comments.
#27 by Susanna Hess on August 24, 2010 - 9:46 pm
Hi Peter,
What an unexpected blow.
I love the way your story goes though because you’re absolutely right. The opportunities are there, it’s just a matter of being ready to see them or not.
Action is often the missing link for so many people.
Thanks for the great story!
Susanna
#28 by Peter Fuller on August 25, 2010 - 8:34 pm
Hello Susanna
Thanks for your kind words and of course your thoughtful blog.
#29 by Jym on August 24, 2010 - 7:04 pm
Hi Peter,
Great post, and nice to learn a little more about your story. I’m glad you brought up this point about using the law of attraction.
I find that one of the most common ‘errors’ people make when trying to implement the Law of Attraction is forgetting to take action. Naturally the process of attracting begins with identifying what it is you want, then there’s the development of visual/emotional connection with having that item or situation, but without stepping forth and taking some action, it usually won’t lead to anything.
A good analogy would be expecting the well to spring from the ground without digging for it, even though you know there’s water there. As you say, the things we wish for are out there, but we must go out and connect with them.
Cheers,
Jym
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#30 by Peter Fuller on August 25, 2010 - 8:25 pm
Hey Jym, thanks for the great comment.
I like your analogy of the well. The water is there for the taking by anyone willing to take action.
#31 by cheryl ingebrigtsen on August 24, 2010 - 2:02 pm
I totally agree Peter, you have to get out there with the right thinking & stay open to seeing opportunities as you go
Cheryl
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#32 by Peter Fuller on August 25, 2010 - 8:21 pm
Hey Cheryl, you have always exhibited an open mind, thanks for that.
#33 by Soren Egstrup on August 24, 2010 - 1:45 pm
Great post Peter.
All our thoughts are finished as perfect ideas, registered in The Universe and as you say, they must come by we taking action, they come through us, not to us.
Soren
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#34 by Peter Fuller on August 25, 2010 - 8:20 pm
Thanks Soren.
I like that “All our thoughts are finished as perfect ideas”
#35 by Heather C Stephens on August 24, 2010 - 1:42 pm
Hi Peter,
I think action is the key to making the law of attraction work, and I know that for myself and my personal story, as soon as I started to take action in my business online, I found the resources and solutions that I was struggling to find before I started to take action. It’s really a lesson in putting one foot in front of the other and knowing that the next step will reveal itself to me, only after I’ve taken this one. Your story is wonderful and I’m glad for you that you’ve found a way to have the life you wanted.
Awesome job on your post!
Heather
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#36 by Peter Fuller on August 25, 2010 - 8:18 pm
Thanks Heather
I am so glad you took action and are seeing results. I can see your passion in your blog.
#37 by Josh Garcia on August 24, 2010 - 1:22 pm
Hey Peter,
If you set your goal but don’t take action. It is nothing but a wish. I think individuals are not taking enough action to meet their goals and then they wonder why nothing is happening.
Now, if you make a change of plan then you must take action and something will happen. Just like you did!
Chat with you later…
Josh
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#38 by Peter Fuller on August 25, 2010 - 8:15 pm
Exactly Josh!
#39 by Stacy on August 24, 2010 - 12:47 pm
Peter,
This is a great point, taking action is the absolute key to success in anything that we want to accomplish.
It is something that I have been thinking about all week and have been putting into practice in small matters. Doing *something* is so much more powerful than doing nothing.
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#40 by Peter Fuller on August 25, 2010 - 8:14 pm
Good stuff Stacy
So what are you thinking about doing?
#41 by Sherman Smith on August 24, 2010 - 12:04 pm
Hey Peter,
You’re always bring great value and insight from personal experience on your posts. A lot of people like to pray and wait for something to happen versus those that pray, come up with an idea, and then take action. Thanks for sharing your personal experience on this subject!
Sherman
#42 by Peter Fuller on August 25, 2010 - 8:13 pm
Thanks for your thoughtful comment Sherman
#43 by Oliver Tausend on August 24, 2010 - 8:47 am
Hi Peter,
thanks for sharing your great personal story, an awesome read. Unforeseen circumstances raised their ugly head, you changed your plan and you took action – and opportunities found you, obviously. That’s what a true leader does.
Take care
Oliver
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#44 by Peter Fuller on August 25, 2010 - 8:10 pm
Hey Oliver
Thanks for your comment. You are a prime example of someone taking action and being a leader.
#45 by Mavis Nong on August 24, 2010 - 7:55 am
Hey Peter,
Great post as always.
You’re so right – nothing moves until you takes action!
Thanks for sharing your personal experience.
All the best,
Mavis Nong
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#46 by Peter Fuller on August 25, 2010 - 8:09 pm
Thanks Mavis
#47 by Neil on August 23, 2010 - 9:44 pm
Hi Peter,
I believe you are correct. You cannot just sit on your couch and try to manifest.
You need to do something towards your goal, then things start to happen.
Take care,
Neil
#48 by Peter Fuller on August 25, 2010 - 7:58 pm
Hello Neil
In my opinion, you are right on target.
#49 by Hector Cuevas on August 23, 2010 - 7:10 pm
Peter,
great post – taking action is definitely something most people don’t do – without action, nothing comes into reality – thinking alone will get you nowhere ..
thanks for sharing your thoughts on this topic
Talk soon
Hector
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#50 by Peter Fuller on August 25, 2010 - 7:51 pm
Hey Hector
I always appreciate your comments, and I always enjoy your blog posts, and I still hate popups