What you see is what you get…..What you can visualize in your mind your can have in your life. The more crystal clear our vision, the greater the opportunity to achieve it. Join me as I get clarity about my dream home, car and other ideas. Take these ideas and create the future you’ve always dreamed of. Enjoy the journey!

Have we been coasting together?  Have you been hiding  safe and warm in your comfort zone like me?   Been wishing and hoping for something to come along that would sweep you toward your dreams.   Well, there’s good news and good news!  

First, everything we need to create a life most people dream of is right here right now.  Second, we are in COMPLETE CONTROL of our destiny!   Now its all about taking personal responsibility.  Are you ready?

Take a look around where you are right now.  Everything you see began with a vision, a thought in someone’s mind.  The desk or counter, the chair, your computer, all began with a vision. 

Fortunately, I was introduced to the concept of vision over 20 years ago when a mentor suggested I create a “vision story” of my best life.   This story was to include everything I truly desired to have and achieve.   The house I would live in, the car I would drive, the income I would earn, right down to the relationships I would enjoy. The key was to write the story in the present tense as though I was living the dream already. 

The visioning process was so enjoyable it seemed that just by creating the story I was taking the very first step toward true freedom.  I was so energized and excited about the future, my friends and family wondered what happened to me. 

After writing the story in vivid detail, I recorded it on a tape so I could listen to it over and over.  I played it in my car to and from the job I wanted to leave so badly.  Anyone who rode with me listened to my story and some were inspired to create their own. 

In the first month not much happened.  Six months later, I was still listening to my story but living the same life.  I seemed to be a much happier person but happiness was not getting me where I wanted to go.  What was I doing wrong?  How long was this going to take?

My mind started to fill with doubt.  I became almost helpless with disappointment as I started to question everything.  It seemed like I was in a downward spiral, out of control.  I stopped listening to my story and felt stuck. 

A few weeks later my mentor came to town for a large event.   I heard story after story about how people had taken his advice, just as I did, but they were having great success.  How could that be? 

At the lunch break I cornered one of the participants who shared their success story and expressed my frustration.   In no more than five minutes she changed my life forever!   

She explained that I left out two very important fundamental pieces to the success formula….action and expectation.  Action, meaning I had to move my feet in the direction of my vision everyday doing the activities that lead to achievement.  Expectation simply meant to be totally open to receive all that I desire.   

I started listening to my vision story with even more gusto then before.  I felt a consciousness about doing the work and I moved my feet as fast as I could.    Most importantly, I was truly ready to receive all the good coming my way. 

Because I became open to all opportunities, I discovered my dream home in Dana Point on the coast of Southern California where I’ve lived for years.  I still drive the car I envisioned in my original vision story and my income has increased ten times over.   Most importantly, it’s the positive relationships I’ve experienced and the freedom thats made the journey so enjoyable.   

Everything begins with a vision, an invisible idea or thought in someone’s mind.   But vision without action is only a dream and without expectation is only hope.  I have a new “vision story” recording now and the future is brighter than ever. 

Dream big!

My good friend Greg remembers the moment he purchased Robert Kiyosaki’s book “Rich Dad Poor Dad” as the Breakthrough that changed the direction of his life.  Angela’s Breakthrough came when she found the courage to start her own small business.   My wife Chris and I agree that our most important Breakthrough moment came when we first felt the spark that led us to spending the rest of our lives together.  That was a huge moment that changed my future.  Can you think of a Breakthrough moment?

In all the examples above, we didn’t realize the significance of the moments until years later.  

The truth is we are presented with Breakthrough moments every day.  Thousands of choices and decisions that shape our life experience.   Most are made unconsciously based on past experience and conditioning.  Still the key word is choices.

We have a choice between drifting along in a never ending reactive state like a sailboat without a rudder or taking personal responsibility to design a life with our own personal signature on it.   We have the gift of freewill that allows us to take complete control of our destiny. 

Sadly, most only drift.

What if?  What if it was possible to know when the Breakthrough moments were going to happen…….before they happened?   What would happen if we were prepared to take full advantage of life changing situations as they occur right in the moment?  Magic!

That’s what living the Breakthrough Principles is all about.  They enable us to create a masterpiece of our life. 

Vision, Belief, Personal Responsibility, Team, Gratitude and Desire can become the foundational principles that will help lead us to personal freedom.  Living these principles enable us to see the world through new lenses that create crystal clarity. 

Let’s make the choice today to become the creator of our beautiful life.  This could be one of those Breakthrough moments that changes everything. 

John

My goal is to shine a very bright light on simple Breakthrough principles that have stood the test of time.   Principles we can easily adopt that propel us toward the life we design.  

I look forward to sharing Breakthrough stories from real people like you and me.  Inspirational stories that may have gone unnoticed…till now.  Each of us has our own personal stories of Breakthrough and bringing those stories to light will inspire others to new achievement and personal success.   

Six Breakthrough Principles are the foundation of our quest to create our best life. 

Vision  -  Visualizing our goals and desires in crystal clarity  

Belief  -   Belief in our unique gifts and the unlimited possibility we possess

Personal Responsibility  -  Accepting personal responsibility for moving in the direction of our dreams

Team  -  Igniting the unstoppable power of an on fire team

Gratitude  -  Sharing love and appreciation for ourselves and others in every precious moment

Desire  -  Unlashing the fire within as we become a shining light of possibility

Excitement and gratitude runs through me as I share these thoughts with you today.  Excitement about stepping into my full potential as we help each other Breakthrough.  Gratitude for the unstoppable team who inspire me every day with their never ending example of love, understanding and passion for life. 

A special thanks to my good friends who are an example of who I strive to become.  Lynda Cormier, lives in Disneyland and loves unconditionally, Angela O’Brien, inspires greatness through her words, action and courage, Greg Preite, a visionary seeker of possibility who lives the breakthrough principles, Linda Tripp who loves me forever no matter what.   

Most importantly I want to thank my wife Chris, the love of my life.  Living with a dreamer has not been easy, she will say, but it’s her dreams of having a stress free life that inspires my passion and desire for seeking the best in everyone as we build a life together.

To Your Breakthroughs,

John