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Drey
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It strikes me as interesting that most people are unsuccessful not because they can't be successful, nor even because they don't know how, but because they are unwilling. I recently read Robert Kiyosaki's book "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" and he described a situation like this. Think of yourself, what do you want, what is your vision? Many people might respond "I want to be famous, I want to be the best, I want to be rich, I want to connect with people and inspire them, I want to change the world", vision is the first step, and without vision you won't progress, but beyond that comes willingness. Are you willing to do whatever it takes?
The story of Robert Houdin is always inspiring to me, he practiced and prepared for nearly 25 years before he ever became a magician, always working towards his goal, how many people you meet have that kind of dedication?
Here is a question, if you don't have that willingness, why do you continue onward?
Anyone here could become a world class magician, or cheater, or XCM artist, but I've met only one person I can think of who has the obvious willingness to do so.
So here is an opportunity for each of you, experienced and beginner to share your vision and truly examine your willingness.
For myself, I've been working with cards for around five years, I've toyed with cheating, spent some time performing magic, mostly though, I've studied, practiced and learned. When examining my situation honestly, my vision isn't to be a great magician or cheater of any kind, I have a curiosity for magic and sleights driven by a passion for understanding and furthered by a passion for connecting with and inspiring others, because I love being inspired myself.
I've practiced at times nearly 12 hours per day, sometimes even longer, but my drive is something deeper than magic or cards, it lies in those three passions, I mentioned: understanding, connecting, and inspiring. After a point, I gain the understanding I'm looking for and the practice seems less important. More recently, I began delving deeply into the psychology of performance, interaction, of magic, learning to create a character, to build a supporting relationship with the audience in order to enhance their experience, learning subtle uses of body language and suggestibility to relax the audience and put them in a suitable state to maximize the experience...it's fascinating, I love psychology, but I am unwilling to become a world class magician. My vision is centered on other areas of life where those curiosities propel me forward but where the focus is on society and creating some lasting betterment, what I perceive as a superior form of inspiration and support, giving others the power to transform their own lives, rather than merely performing for them.
What of you?
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This is a beautiful topic and not somthing to be fritted away with daily hassles. Many people dont realize they are just moving along in life, oportunity passing by. But, at least for me, it's a scary thing to step up and out your regular routine and into something new. It's scary to think that things might not work out, you may fall on your face, or end up with nothing at all.
Im currently stuck in a situation much as I described and am being pulled by my mind trying to deside on what life goal is most important to me.
I shall be graduating soon and Im scared more then anything about whats to come in my future, Ill be leaving home, going to school very likely, and chasing down my dreams, but I feel as though Im being pulled in 2 completely different directions and worried things wont work out.
Do I have the willingness to move forward into my passion?
Do I have the confidence to stick to my decision through the good and the bad?
Will I be able to support a family doing what I love?
Will I fall on my face like so many others have and end up with nothing?
All these questions are running through my head and I really believe that it will all come down to believing in myself and having the confidense and willingness to do somthing great.
Belief is what carries you.
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Drey
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Fear is a mentality. The same mentality responsible for one fear is responsible for all fears.
As some measure of reassurance, studies indicate that people who follow their passions tend to do better financially than those who pursue the money directly.
There is an importance in clarity, then in setting your intent, in deciding first what your vision is, then figuring out how to achieve it, rather than starting with the mechanics.
With regards to confidence and the like, a friend of mine put together an audio program you might find helpful.
Consider that ultimately, the worst that can happen isn't very bad, in other words, you can deal with whatever comes up. In the realization that we are starting at the beginning and cannot help but end closer to the finish than we are right now, there is some reassurance.
Hope you're doing well, and hope to talk to you soon.
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this is a very deep article, and i would like to post a response when i get a chance
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