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Six Ways of Thinking "Rich" by T. Harv Eker

Rich people have a way of thinking that is different from poor
and middle class people. They think differently about money,
wealth, themselves, other people, and life. Let’s examine six
crucial differences between how rich people think and how poor
or middle class people think.
By doing so, you will have some alternative beliefs in the files
of your mind from which to choose. In this way, you can catch
yourself thinking as poor people do and quickly switch over to
how rich people think.
Remember, beliefs are not right, wrong, true or false, they're
just past opinions which can be changed on your command. The
fact is, you can CHOOSE to think in ways that will support you
instead of ways that don't.
1. RICH PEOPLE BELIEVE "I CREATE MY LIFE."Poor people believe "Life happens to me."
If you want to create wealth, it is imperative that you believe
that you are at the steering wheel of your life; that you create
every moment of your life, especially your financial life. If
you don't believe this, then you must believe you have little
control over your life and that financial success has nothing to
do with you. That is not a very rich attitude.
Instead of taking responsibility for what's going on in their
lives, poor people choose to play the role of victim. Of course,
any "victim's" predominant thought process is "poor me." And
presto, through the law of intention that's literally what they
get; "poor," as in money, me.
Here's some homework I promise will change your life. For the
next seven days, I challenge you not to complain at all. Not
just out loud, but in your head too. I've given this little
challenge to thousands of people and several hundred have
personally told me that this exercise completely transformed
their lives. I invite you to email me with the results of this
experiment. I guarantee you'll be astonished as to how amazing
your life will become when you stop focusing on the "crap."
It's time to decide. You can be a victim OR you can be rich, but
you can't be both. It's time to take back your power and
acknowledge the fact that you create every moment of your life.
That you create everything that is in your life and everything
that is not in it. That you create your wealth and you create
your non-wealth and everything in between.
2. RICH PEOPLE PLAY THE MONEY GAME TO WINPoor people play the money game not to lose.
Poor people play the money game on defense rather than offense.
Let me ask you, if you were to play any sport or any game
strictly on defense, what are the chances of you winning that
game? Most people agree; slim and none.
Yet, that's exactly how most people play the money game. Their
primary concern is survival and security, not wealth and
abundance. So, what is your goal? What is your real objective?
What is your true intention?
Rich people's big goal is to have massive wealth and abundance.
Poor people's big goal is to have "enough to pay the bills..."
on time would be a miracle! Again, let me remind you of the
power of intention. When your objective is to have enough to pay
the bills, that's exactly how much you'll get; just enough to
pay the bills and usually not a cent more. You get what you
truly intend to get. If you want to get rich, your goal has to
be "rich." Not just enough to pay the bills and not just enough
to be comfortable. Rich, darn it, rich!
3. RICH PEOPLE ARE COMMITTED TO BEING RICHPoor people are uncommitted to being rich.
Most of us have good reasons as to why it would be wonderful to
be rich, but what about the other side of the coin? Are there
reasons why it might not be so great to be rich or go through
the process of trying to get rich?
Each of us has a file on wealth in our mind. This file contains
our personal beliefs that include why being wealthy would be
great. But for many people, their file also includes information
as to why being rich might not be so great. These people have
mixed internal messages around money and especially wealth.
One part of them says, "Having more money will make life a lot
more fun." But then another part screams, "Yeah, but "I'm going
to have to work like a dog! What kind of fun is that?" One part
says, "I'll be able to travel the world." then the other part
responds, "Yeah, and everyone in the world will want something
from me." These mixed messages are one of the biggest reasons
that most people never become rich.
In fact, the #1 reason most people don't get what they want is
they don't know what they want. Rich people are totally clear
they want wealth. They are unwavering in their desire. They are
fully committed to creating wealth. They will do "whatever it
takes" to have wealth as long as it's moral, legal and ethical.
Rich people do not send mixed messages to the universe. Poor
people do.
I hate to break the news to you, but getting rich is not a
"stroll in the park." It's takes focus, expertise, 100% effort,
and "never say die" perseverance. You have to really commit to
it, both consciously and subconsciously. You have to believe in
your heart you can do it and you deserve it. If you are not
fully committed to creating wealth, chances are you won't.
4. RICH PEOPLE THINK BIGPoor people think small.
We once had a trainer teaching at one of our seminars who went
from a net worth of $250 thousand to over $600 million in only 3
years. When asked his secret he said, "Everything changed the
day I began to think big." In my book, SpeedWealth, I discuss
the "Law of Income" which states that "you will be paid in
direct proportion to the value you deliver according to the
market place."Another way of understanding this is to answer the following
question: How many people do you actually serve or affect?
For instance in my business, some trainers enjoy speaking to
groups of 20, others are comfortable with 100, others like an
audience of 500, still others want 5000 people or more in
attendance. Is there is a difference in income between these
trainers? You bet there is.
Who are you? How do you want to live your life? How do you want
to play the game?
Do you want to play in the big leagues or in little league, in
the majors or the minors?
Will you play big or play small? It's your choice.
But hear this. It's not about you. It's about living your
mission. It's about living true to your purpose. It's about
adding your piece of the puzzle to the world. It's about serving
others.
Most of us are so stuck in our egos that everything revolves
around "me, me and more me." But again, it's not about you, it's
about adding value to other people's lives. It's your choice.
One road leads to being broke and miserable, the other leads to
money, meaning, and fulfillment.
It's time to stop hiding out and start stepping out. It's time
to stop needing and start leading. It's time to start being the
star that you are. It's time to share your gifts and value in a
BIG way. There could be thousands or even millions of people
counting on you. Are you up to the challenge for our society and
our children's sake? Let's hope so.
5. RICH PEOPLE ARE BIGGER THAN THEIR PROBLEMSPoor people are smaller than their problems.
Getting rich is not a stroll in the park. It's a journey that is
full of obstacles, twists, and detours. The simple fact is,
success is messy. The road is fraught with pitfalls and that's
why most people don't take it. They don't want the hassles, the
headaches and the responsibilities. In short, they don't want
the problems.
Therein lies one of the biggest differences between rich people
and poor people. Rich and successful people are bigger than
their problems while poor and unsuccessful people are smaller
than their problems.
Poor people will do almost anything to avoid anything that looks
like it could be a problem. They back away from challenges. The
irony is that in their quest to make sure they don't have
problems, they have the biggest problem of all... they're broke
and miserable.
The secret to success is not to try to avoid or shrink your
problems; it's to grow yourself so you're bigger than any
problem.
Imagine a "level 2" character person looking at a "level 5"
problem. Would this problem appear to be big or small? The
answer is that from a "level 2" perspective, a "level 5" problem
would seem BIG.
Now imagine a "level 8" person looking at the same "level 5"
problem. From this person's perspective, is this problem big or
small? Magically the identical problem is now a SMALL problem.
And for a "level 10" person, it's NO problem at all. It's just
an everyday occurrence, like getting dressed or brushing your
teeth. Whether you are rich or poor, playing big or playing
small, problems do not go away. If you're breathing, you will
always have so-called "problems."
What's important to realize is that the size of the problem is
never the real issue. What matters is the size of you!Remember, your wealth can only grow to the extent that you do!
The idea is to grow yourself to a place where you can overcome
any problems that get in your way of creating wealth and keeping
it once you have it.
Rich people do not back away from problems, do not avoid
problems and do not complain about problems. Rich people are
financial warriors and when a warrior is confronted with a
challenge they shout: BRING IT ON!
6. RICH PEOPLE FOCUS ON OPPORTUNITIESPoor people focus on problems.
Rich people see potential growth. Poor people see potential
loss.
Rich people focus on the rewards. Poor people focus on the
risks.
It's the age-old question, is the glass half empty or half full?
We're not merely talking about "positive thinking" here, we're
talking about a habitual way of seeing the world. Poor people
come from fear. Their minds are constantly scanning for what's
wrong or what could go wrong in any situation. Their primary
mindset is "What if it doesn't work?" or, more bluntly, "It
won't work." Rich people, as we discussed earlier, take
responsibility for creating their life and come from the
mindset, "It will work because I'll make it work."
In the financial world, as in most other arenas, risk is
directly proportionate to reward; generally, the higher the
reward, the higher the risk. People with rich mentalities are
willing to take that risk.
Rich people expect to succeed. They have confidence in their
abilities, they have confidence in their creativity and they
believe that should the "doo-doo hit the fan", they can always
make their money back or succeed in another way.
On the other hand, poor people expect to fail. They lack
confidence in themselves and in their abilities, and should
things not work out, they believe it would be catastrophic.
You have to do something, buy something, or start something in
order to succeed financially. You have to see opportunities for
profit all around you instead of focusing on ways of losing
money.

World Class Filipina Beauties 2

Precious Lara Quigaman - winner - Miss International 2005

Mirriam Quiambao - 1st RU - Miss Universe 1999

Charlene Gonzales - finalist - Miss Universe 1994

Ruffa Gutierrez - 2nd RU - Miss World 1993

Carlene Aguilar - SF - Miss Earth 2001/Miss World 2005

Melanie Marquez - winner - Miss International 1979

Margarita Moran - winner - Miss Universe 1973

Gloria diaz - winner - Miss Universe 1969

Gemma Cruz - winner- Miss International 1964

Geraldine Asis - SF - Miss Universe 1987

Rafaela Yunon - finalist - Miss World 2003

Yedda Marie Mendoza - SF - Miss International 1996

Karla Bautista - finalist - Miss World 2004

Aileen Damiles - Miss Photogenic - Miss Universe 1996

The Big Four Pagents

Queens of 2007

from left to right:

Miss Earth, Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss International

source: missosology.org

John Avila - Papable

John Avila a.k.a. Jonathan Mullaly is an irish-filipino model-turn-PBB housemate. He won the Century Tuna Superbod in 2006 which opened doors to his modelling career (Benchbody). I believed that he will be the next big thing in showbiz because he had the looks, the talent, charisma, & X-factor of a true star! Goodluck papa John, hope your star will shine the brightest! love you!

Listen - Beyonce Knowles

Unhappy? Self-Critical? Maybe You’re Just a Perfectionist

Just about any sports movie, airport paperback or motivational
tape delivers a few boilerplate rules for success. Believe in
yourself. Don’t take no for an answer. Never quit. Don’t accept
second best.

Above all, be true to yourself.

It’s hard to argue with those maxims. They seem self-evident — if
not written into the Constitution, then at least part of the
cultural water supply that irrigates everything from halftime
speeches to corporate lectures to SAT coaching classes.
Yet several recent studies stand as a warning against taking the
platitudes of achievement too seriously. The new research focuses
on a familiar type, perfectionists, who panic or blow a fuse when
things don’t turn out just so. The findings not only confirm that
such purists are often at risk for mental distress — as Freud,
Alfred Adler and countless exasperated parents have long
predicted — but also suggest that perfectionism is a valuable
lens through which to understand a variety of seemingly unrelated
mental difficulties, from depression to compulsive behavior to
addiction.

Some researchers divide perfectionists into three types, based on
answers to standardized questionnaires: Self-oriented strivers
who struggle to live up to their high standards and appear to be
at risk of self-critical depression; outwardly focused zealots
who expect perfection from others, often ruining relationships;
and those desperate to live up to an ideal they’re convinced
others expect of them, a risk factor for suicidal thinking and
eating disorders.

“It’s natural for people to want to be perfect in a few things,
say in their job — being a good editor or surgeon depends on not
making mistakes,” said Gordon L. Flett, a psychology professor at
York University and an author of many of the studies. “It’s when
it generalizes to other areas of life, home life, appearance,
hobbies, that you begin to see real problems.”

Unlike people given psychiatric labels, however, perfectionists
neither battle stigma nor consider themselves to be somehow
dysfunctional. On the contrary, said Alice Provost, an employee
assistance counselor at the University of California, Davis, who
recently ran group therapy for staff members struggling with
perfectionist impulses. “They’re very proud of it,” she said.
“And the culture highly values and reinforces their attitudes.”
Consider a recent study by psychologists at Curtin University of
Technology in Australia, who found that the level of “all or
nothing” thinking predicted how well perfectionists navigated
their lives. The researchers had 252 participants fill out
questionnaires rating their level of agreement with 16 statements
like “I think of myself as either in control or out of control”
and “I either get on very well with people or not at all.”
The more strongly participants in the study thought in this
either-or fashion, the more likely they were to display the kind
of extreme perfectionism that can lead to mental health problems.
In short, these are people who not only swallow many of the
maxims for success but take them as absolutes. At some level they
know that it’s possible to succeed after falling short (build on
your mistakes: another boilerplate rule). The trouble is that
falling short still reeks of mediocrity; for them, to say
otherwise is to spin the result.

Never accept second best. Always be true to yourself.
The burden of perfectionist expectations is all too familiar to
anyone who has struggled to kick a bad habit. Break down just
once — have one smoke, one single drink — and at best it’s a
“slip.” At worst it’s a relapse, and more often it’s a fall off
the wagon: failure. And if you’ve already fallen, well, may as
well pour yourself two or three more.

This is why experts have long debated the wisdom of insisting on
abstinence as necessary in treating substance abuse. Most rehab
clinics are based on this principle: Either you’re clean or
you’re not; there’s no safe level of use. This approach has
unquestionably worked for millions of addicts, but if the studies
of perfectionists are any guide it has undermined the efforts of
many others.

Ms. Provost said those in her program at U.C. Davis often
displayed symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder — another
risk for perfectionists. They couldn’t bear a messy desk. They
found it nearly impossible to leave a job half-done, to do the
next day. Some put in ludicrously long hours redoing tasks,
chasing an ideal only they could see.

As an experiment, Ms. Provost had members of the group slack off
on purpose, against their every instinct. “This was mostly in the
context of work,” she said, “and they seem like small things,
because what some of them considered failure was what most people
would consider no big deal.”

Leave work on time. Don’t arrive early. Take all the breaks
allowed. Leave the desk a mess. Allow yourself a set number of
tries to finish a job; then turn in what you have.

“And then ask: Did you get punished? Did the university continue
to function? Are you happier?” Ms. Provost said. “They were
surprised that yes, everything continued to function, and the
things they were so worried about weren’t that crucial.”

The British have a saying that encourages people to show their
skills while mocking the universal fear of failure: Do your
worst.

If you can’t tolerate your worst, at least once in a while, how
true to yourself can you be?

By BENEDICT CAREY
Published: December 4, 2007

source: http://www.nytimes.com/

Beauty Tip # 1

The Royal Treatment - On The Run

• MTV
• Music Videos
• MTV Shows
• Entertainment News

source: mtv.com (pageant place)

Miss World 2007

Miss World 2007

Zhang Zi Lin - China

Beauty with a Purpose means raising money, bringing hope, uniting people, bringing care and medical expertise to those that need it and most of all, using the Miss World crown as a humanitarian symbol wherever it is needed in the world and whatever the challenge.

source: yahoo.com, missworld.tv

Miss Universe 1952 - 2007

note: not in photo - japan (2007)

1952 Finland

1953 France

1954 USA

1955 Sweden

1956 USA

1957 Peru

1958 Colombia

1959 Japan

1960 USA

1961 Germany

1962 Argentina

1963 Brazil

1964 Greece

1965 Thailand

1966 Sweden

1967 USA

1968 Brazil

1969 Philippines

1970 Puerto Rico

1971 Lebanon

1972 Australia

1973 Philippines

1974 Spain

1975 Finland

1976 Israel

1977 Trinidad/Tobago

1978 South Africa

1979 Venezuela

1980 USA

1981 Venezuela

1982 Canada

1983 New Zealand

1984 Sweden

1985 Puerto Rico

1986 Venezuela

1987 Chile

1988 Thailand

1989 Holland

1990 Norway

1991 Mexico

1992 Namibia

1993 Puerto Rico

1994 India

1995 USA

1996 Venezuela

1997 USA

1998 Trinidad/Tobago

1999 Botswana

2000 India

2001 Puerto Rico

2002 Russia, Panama

2003 Dominican Rep.

2004 Australia

2005 Canada

2006 Puerto Rico

2007 Japan

source: missosology.org, pageantopolis.com

World Class Filipina Beauties

source: youtube.com - jezzejames

World Class Filipina Beauties

Miss Tourism Queen International 2007

Miss Tourism Queen International 2007

Olga Zarubina - Russia

Miss Tourism Queen International aims at enhancing the tourism
development, the friendship among different countries, and
international culture exchange.

source: http://www.misstourism.com.cn

Miss Earth 2007

Miss Earth 2007

Jessica Trisko - Canada

"Beauties for a Cause" - a great combination of Beauty & Nature.

Miss Earth is a Philippine based world-class beauty pageant

which serves as a vehicle to promote environmental awareness

and human concern.

source: http://www.missearth.tv

Matt Dallas a.k.a. Kyle XY - Ultimate Crush #1

Matthew Joseph "Matt" Dallas is an actor. He stars in several films, including Babysitter Wanted and The Indian, as well as the television series Kyle XY. Matt can also been seen in Living The Dream, Wannabe, Camp Daze, and Way of The Vampire. He also appeared on the hit TV show Entourage. He starred in fan 3's music video for "Geek Love" & in James Blunt's music video for "Goodbye My Lover".

"Sorry Brad Pitt, move over..., he's my new ultimate crush right now. He's sooo cute, isn't he? I love you Matt!"

Kyle XY
Whens D' Day - 8:30pm

studio 23

source: wikipedia.org

Miss World 2007 Telecast!!!

Live via satellite
December 1, Saturday

abc channel 5, 8:15 pm

Let's support our very own Bb. Pilipinas - World 2007,

Margareth Wilson in her quest in China for this

years' most elusive title. Maggie will compete against

105 beauty queens from all over the world.

Goodluck & Godspeed Maggie!

Sulat ni Tatay at Nanay sa Atin

Sa aking pagtanda, unawain mo sana ako at pagpasensiyahan.
Kapag dala ng kalabuan ng mata ay nakabasag ako ng pinggan
o nakatapon ng sabaw sa hapag kainan,
huwag mo sana akong kagagalitan.
Maramdamin ang isang matanda.
Nagse-self-pity ako sa tuwing sinisigawan mo ako.

Kapag mahina na ang tenga ko at hindi ko maintindihan
ang sinasabi mo, huwag mo naman sana akong sabihan
ng 'binge!' paki-ulit nalang ang sinabi mo o pakisulat nalang.
Pasensya ka na, anak. Matanda na talaga ako.

Kapag mahina na ang tuhod ko,
pagtiyagaan mo sana akong tulungang tumayo,
katulad ng pag-aalalay ko sa iyo noong nag-aaral ka pa lamang lumakad.

Pagpasensyahan mo sana ako kung ako man ay
nagiging makulit at paulit-ulit na parang sirang plaka.
Basta pakinggan mo nalang ako.
Huwag mo sana akong pagtatawanan o pagsasawaang pakinggan.

Natatandaan mo anak noong bata ka pa?
kapag gusto mo ng lobo, paulit-ulit mo 'yong sasabihin,
maghapon kang mangungulit hangga't hindi mo nakukuha ang gusto mo.
Pinagtyagaan ko ang kakulitan mo.

Pagpasensyahan mo na rin sana ang aking amoy.
Amoy matanda, amoy lupa.
Huwag mo sana akong piliting maligo.
Mahina na ang katawan ko.
Madaling magkasakit kapag nalamigan,
huwag mo sana akong pandirihan.

Natatandaan mo noong bata ka pa?
pinatyagaan kitang habulin sa ilalim ng kama
kapag ayaw mong maligo.

Pagpasensyahan mo sana kung madalas,
ako'y masungit, dala na marahil ito ng katandaan.
Pagtanda mo, maiintindihan mo rin.

Kapag may konti kang panahon,
magkwentuhan naman tayo, kahit sandali lang.
Inip na ako sa bahay, maghapong nag-iisa.Walang kausap.

Alam kong busy ka sa trabaho,
subalit nais kong malaman mo na sabikna sabik na akong makakwentuhan ka,
kahit alam kong hindi ka interesado sa mga kwento ko.

Natatandaan mo anak, noong bata ka pa?
Pinagtyagaan kong pakinggan at intindihin
ang pautal-utal mong kwento tungkol sa iyong teddy bear.

At kapag dumating ang sandali na ako'y magkakasakit
at maratay sa banig ng karamdaman,
huwag mo sana akong pagsawaang alagaan.

Pagpasensyahan mo na sana kung ako man
ay maihi o madumi sa higaan,
pagtyagaan mo sana akong alagaan sa mgahuling sandali ng aking buhay.
Tutal hindi na naman ako magtatagal.

Kapag dumating ang sandali ng aking pagpanaw,
hawakan mo sana ang aking kamay
at bigyan mo ako ng lakas ng loobna harapin ang kamatayan.

At huwag kang mag-alala,
kapag kaharap ko na ang Diyos na lumikha,
ibubulong ko sa kanya na pagpalain ka sana ...
dahil naging mapagmahal ka sa iyong ama't ina...


Written by Rev. Fr. Ariel F. Robles
CWL Spiritual Director
St. Augustine Parish
Baliuag, Bulacan

Miss International 2007

Miss International 2007

Priscila Perales - Mexico

Miss International is an annual pageant that aims to build long
lasting friendships on a worldwide scale while promoting harmony
and deepening reciprocal understanding.

source: miss-international.org

Miss Universe 2007

Miss Universe 2007

Riyo Mori - Japan

A Miss Universe uses her title to champion HIV/AIDS prevention, particularly among adolescents, and to promote the rights of women and youth to information on family planning and receiving proper sexual and reproductive health care and services. During her reign, Miss Universe will be involved with the Global Health Council, Latino Commission on AIDS, Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC), Cable Positive, and amfAR among other organizations.

source: missuniverse.com

Wonder Woman

Princess Diana is an Amazon from Greek mythology. Her name is reflective of the mythological character, Diana or Artemis. Her mother is Queen Hippolyta, or Hippolyta, the queen of the Amazons. When Diana leaves the Amazons to travel to the world outside, she is known as both Wonder Woman, and as Diana Prince. As Wonder Woman, she was awarded several gifts by the Olympian gods, including the Lasso of Truth (created from the Golden Girdle of Gaea) and indestructible bracelets/gauntlets (formed from the shield Aegis). For several years she was described in the splash page of each story, as "beautiful as Aphrodite, wise as Athena, swifter than Hermes, and stronger than Hercules.

source: wikipedia.org

"Ever since i was a child, i wanted to be wonder woman because she's a dynamic person who do good deeds for world peace."

Reflection

a song i can easily relate to,

i dedicate this song to all the gays around the world...

be it bi-sexuals, effeminates, closet-queens, discreet & curious ones

"somehow we can not hide who we are, though we tried..."

What are Friends For

What is a friend for but to listen
To your woes,
A true friend will not step upon

Your toes.

As the secrets you so cherish is
never to be told or shared
with anyone but him.

For a true friend with gentle hands

Reachs out to you willingly to soothe

Your thoughts, keeps your secrets in his Heart:
Your secrets never to be told.

written by Charles Garcia2003

The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth.

Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same.

And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood,
and I--I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.