Before I go any further, I want to make it clear that some of you might mark this as nothing more than a mere coincidence. But for those of you who believe in the power of positive thinking and that there must be “something out there” that’s guiding our lives when we put faith into it, you might really love this story.
I first read The Secret
However for some reason, I just couldn’t get away from thinking, “This might just actually work.”
As I mentioned, this was the beginning of 2007. I remembered the stories of writing checks to oneself in huge amounts, and plastering photos up on the wall of material items one wanted. So since I spend a great deal of my time on my computer, I decided to stick up a handmade goal:
“$150,000 – 12/31/07″
Guess what! Even though I looked at that every single day, it didn’t happen. Not even close. Mayyyybe 10% of that? But after all income/spending was said and done? I actually was in the hole by quite a bit come the end of the year.
Do I think it might’ve been an unreasonable request? Maybe.
Do I think that it might’ve been an unclear one? Not really.
Do I think that I needed to do more to make it happen? Definitely.
Fast-forward to the end of February 2008. My boyfriend and his mom and sister have consistently taken every opportunity they could to say something to the effect of “get a job”. Sure, they’ve been polite about it, and it’s not because they think I’m some kind of loser (I think) but rather because my situation just doesn’t make sense to most people. This “work from home” thing often feels like some kind of scam or get rich quick scheme that’s neither making me rich, or doing ANYTHING quickly.
I decided that I needed to do a whole lot of things to improve my financial situation, and one of those things was to redirect my focus online. Well, how does one get online? Via a computer. That has a monitor. Like the one I’m using now that used to have a really huge goal on it. That was in need of a new goal.
February 29, 2008 – I put up another handmade goal that reads: “MARCH ’08 $2500.00″
Can I tell you a secret?
It’s now March 4th and I’ve already beat it. I’m pushing $3,000 right now. 
Can I tell you how good this feels?
It feels WONDERFUL! I’m feeling inspired, and driven, and like I can do anything right now. And I will.
And my goal for April is going to be double.
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Wow! Your story is shockingly similar to mine. Back when I first started about a year ago, I put up a check for 1 million dollars on my ceiling above my bed.
Of course I couldn’t (and still can’t) cash it in
Probably because I didn’t know what it really meant, since it was just suggested to me.
But, now after watching the secret for the first time, I’m trying more visualization, and a more realistic goal haha I love the positive message, and I’m really trying to change my outlook.
I’m getting quite a few get-a-job nudges myself, so it’s more important than ever to keep the positive attitude and really see myself succeeding sometime soon, instead of counting down the days to potential failure.
Glad to see it really works
Thanks for your story, Tim! (And for helping me figure out the comments issue!;))
You go girl! Your passion jumps off the screen!! That is the key. Your enthusiasm and belief. I am new to blogging but I have the fire…just haven’t recovered the money yet. come sit by my campfire whenever you wish. Thanks, Rick
Awhh, thanks for your comment Rick!
I’m definitely gonna stop by (and I’m bringing the marshmallows!)