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JST 165 – Thriving In Times of Chaos and Uncertainty

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Eugenia Zelaya

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“A new type of thinking is essential if mankind is to survive and move toward higher levels.”

Albert Einstein
Physicist, winner of the
Nobel Prize in Physics, 1921

The newsfeeds are full of articles about artificial intelligence, robotics and big data. The rise of digital technology is met with increasing calls for a “Universal Basic Income”, amid fears of ‘technological unemployment’ and the biggest societal changes since the industrial revolution. Read More →

JST 164 – Why I Never Say “The 3 Principles” – Part 2

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Jamie Smart

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“After all, everyone’s favourite subject is themselves.”
Neil Strauss

In last week’s article, we explored six different meanings of the phrase “the 3 principles”. One of the meanings is the formless principles pointed to by Sydney Banks, an understanding of which can have a transformational impact on people’s lives. When people first get touched by this understanding, they often become very enthusiastic about sharing what’s made a difference to them with other people. But as often as not, they find themselves tongue-tied and inarticulate, unsure about what to say or how to say it. Or they come across sounding like they’ve swallowed a new-age bookshop, sounding vague and woo-woo. In this article, I’m going to give you some ideas about how to start a conversation about these principles. Read More →

JST 163 – Why I Never Say “The 3 Principles” – Part 1

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Jamie Smart

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“There are as many realities as there are people on earth…”
Sydney Banks

Last night, I did a one-hour Facebook Live broadcast in the Exponential Practice Group with the title, “Why do I never refer to myself as a 3 Principles Teacher / Coach / Trainer / Author?” The idea for the video came when my friend Liz Scott (who you may remember I did a coaching demo video with last year) asked my buddy Garret Kramer this question: “You seem to steer away from describing yourself under the banner of the 3Ps. I am curious. Why do you avoid being drawn into that as a category/discussion point?” You can read Garret’s extremely clear answer on his Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/garret.kramer.1/posts/1462132437132939?pnref=story Read More →

JST 162 – Growing A Highly Responsive Audience

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Jamie Smart

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“The greatest fear people have is that of being themselves. They want to be 50 Cent or someone else. They do what everyone else does even if it doesn’t fit where and who they are. But you get nowhere that way; your energy is weak and no one pays attention to you. You’re running away from the one thing that you own – what makes you different. I lost that fear. And once I felt the power that I had by showing the world I didn’t care about being like other people, I could never go back.”
Curtis Jackson (aka 50-Cent

This week, my Facebook Live session in the Exponential Practice Professional Group started with this question: “Do you want to grow an audience of well-qualified people who will jump at the chance to work with you?” In this article, we’re going to look at some of the unexpected keys to growing an audience who are fascinated with what you’re doing, and eager to hear from you. Read More →

JST 160 – The CLARITY Relationship Quadrant

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Jamie Smart

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“We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.”
– Anaïs Nin, author

A couple of years ago, I wrote this article on clarity in relationships. I ended up using this as the basis for Chapter 10 of RESULTS, The Secret of Powerful Connection. Enjoy!
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JST 159 – How to Ignite Your Entrepreneurial Instincts

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Eugenia Zelaya

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“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”
– Chinese proverb.

(This article is an excerpt from my book RESULTS: Think Less, Achieve More that recently appeared in Start Your Business Magazine)
We live at an extraordinary time in history. There’s never been more opportunity to start and grow your business, and there’s never been more information about what to do and how to do it. So why is it that people so often feel stuck or overwhelmed? And how can you find the “needle” of value in the staggering “haystack” of information we’re each bombarded with? Read More →

JST 158 – The 3 Biggest Leverage Points for your Goals Dreams and Resolutions Part Three: Clarity of Connection

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Eugenia Zelaya

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In the first two articles of this series, we explored how an increase in your clarity of understanding and clarity of mind are extremely powerful leverage points for making a difference in your life. In this third and final article we’re going to look at the third leverage point, a factor that’s extremely valuable when it comes to your relationships. It influences your relationships with other people, with yourself, and with life itself. As you’re going to discover, this is highly relevant when it comes to solving problems and realising your goals, dreams and desires. Read More →

JST 157 – The 3 Biggest Leverage Points for your Goals, Dreams and Resolutions, Part Two: Clarity of Mind

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Eugenia Zelaya

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In the first article of this series (a re-run of a series I ran a few years ago), we explored how an increase in your clarity of understanding is your biggest leverage point for making a difference in your life. In this article we’re going to look at the second leverage point, a factor that has a huge impact on your moment-to-moment experience. It influences everything from focus and motivation to creativity and decision-making. As such, it’s incredibly valuable when it comes to achieving goals and creating results while enjoying each step of the journey. Read More →

JST 156 – Stop smoking, find a soulmate & enjoy life more: 3 Tips for Successful Goals, Dreams & Resolutions – Part One

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Eugenia Zelaya

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Happy new year! In this series of 3 articles I’m going to offer some tips that can help you experience more clarity, enjoyment and results in 2017 and beyond. Specifically, you’re going to discover how to get maximum leverage for any goals, dreams and resolutions you may have (whether you have any, or even if you choose to travel “goal-free”!)

Leverage Point #1 – Clarity of Understanding
Your understanding of how life works is your biggest leverage point for any endeavour. Just as your understanding of automobiles determines your ability to repair a car, and your understanding of diet and nutrition determines your ability to make healthy food choices, your understanding of how life works (and how the mind works) determines your ability to have a fulfilling experience and create the results that matter to you.
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JST 155 – The Three Keys to a Low-stress Christmas (and a Happy New Year)

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Jamie Smart

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People often ask me what the secret is to having a low-stress Christmas, and a genuinely happy new year. In this article, you’re going to discover my top three tips for enjoying the holidays and the year ahead.