Setting a Clear Intention
Read More: Several years ago I set a goal to climb PIKE'S PEAK, one of the 14,000 ft peaks in Colorado. I worked out for 8 weeks to get physically and emotionally ready.
I walked in the morning. I walked at night. I climbed stairs. I took spinning classes. I had the INTENTION to climb Pike’s Peak and live to tell about it. Being a baby boomer made this goal more challenging perhaps, but I was determined.
The 13 mile trail to the top of Pike’s Peak was grueling. Although my legs kept me going mile after mile, the oxygen is thin at such high altitudes and I had to stop FREQUENTLY just to get my breath.
FREQUENTLY is really an understatement.
There were times I wanted to quit. There were times I actually wanted to lay down on the trail and close my eyes forever, but my son & daughter who were with me, wouldn’t let me quit. At one point I actually took the hand of one of our fellow hikers, and his energy kept me moving forward.
Napoleon Hill calls it DESIRE in Think & Grow Rich Chap 2. I prefer the word INTENTION. Each day during my training I had rehearsed in my mind what it was going to be like to reach the top of that mountain. That mountain was with me day and night and caused me to stay focused. Many people told me I couldn’t do it. Some people laughed at me. That made my INTENTION really clear.
I reached a point going up that mountain when there was no other option but to reach the summit. There was no retreat. Dark clouds were rolling in overhead and I had to keep my feet moving. It’s amazing how INTENTION intensifies when you fear a bolt of lightning.
Hour after hour I was looking down at my feet willing them to keep moving. I was totally surprised to hear my son say, “Everyone step back and let Mom be the first on the summit.”
The final steps were totally effortless. I felt like something was lifting me up…it was that easy…and instead of looking at rock, I was looking at open sky. It took me 7 hr and 10 min….but my clear INTENTION had taken me to top of that mountain.
Now my INTENTION is to create royalty income so that I can have more choices in life. Instead of hikers helping me up the mountain, I now have my mastermind groups. I feel their energy and support as I follow Hill’s recipe for acquiring financial freedom. In my mind, I’m already at the summit.
To your success,
Margi Starr
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Climb that mountain!
You express the hunger and desire of someone who's determined to succeed Margi! On On!
See you at the top.
Margi, what a great inspiring story! I have no doubt you will achieve anything you set your mind on. See you at the TOP!
Wow, Making it happen!
Margi, it's obvious you saw your path, what was needed to be successful at it, then prepared for it. Just as you made it happen, I'm sure you will be successful in you other goals. What a great inspiration... You keep going... Great Job!
Desire, then prepare, then climb
What a great analogy to this industry! It looks like you have this down, Margi and I'm right there with you. We WLL reach that mountain top!
"Ain't No Mountain High Enough!!"
Margie, I have to agree, about mindset and preparation. Your story is inspiring. I hike every week, every chance I can get. I have that burning desire, to keep in shape not only for myself but for my daughter. I have to admit at the beginning of any type of hike you have to prepare yourself, mindfully. I like how you said you stopped looking down, and looked up at the sky, that is where the magic is. You made up your mind and you did it. It is nice analogy to network marketing, once you have that burning desire, you mind is made up and you will prepare and be ready and on you way to success Great story and thank you for sharing it. Wish I was with you, WOW PIKE's PEAK!! Heavenly!!
Congrats !!!!
Your story is totally awesome. You had a desire, made a plan and knew exactly how you were going to do it.I am impressed and encouraged by your story and how you kept putting on foot in front of the other and you won.
I believe in you
Margi, I love this story! You put your mind to something and you worked and prepared for it. Way to go!!! I know that created a strong self-belief within you.- your friend for life
Determination Is A Powerful Driving Force !
I take my hat off to you for your Determination Margi,
You have a Tremendous amount of drive. You will Achieve The Royalty Income that you are so Determined to have.
I Believe In You Margi !!!!
Your Friend In Financial Freedom,
Steven Squillace
Totally Magic!
Good job Marji!
You used all of the steps of the Law of Attraction, and proved once again that those who use the tools have the awe-inspiring results they were looking for! Very inspiring!
What's In A Step!!!
Hi Margi,
There is always a price to pay for reaching out for the gold. Achievement is just a step away.
Thank you for taking another step so you could share this success process with us now at this time...
Again Thank You,
Danny & Laura