Our beliefs have the power to change the flow of events in the universe -- literally to interrupt and redirect time, matter, and space, and the events that occur within them. Gregg Braden.

Fear not, Mixonian Institute is not conducting its own scientific research. We only report on trusted sources of research to share practical results that help you live a richer life. Today the focus is on beliefs, which form the fundamental programming of the life you are currently living. Change your beliefs, change your life, only it's almost impossible to detect your own unhelpful beliefs without a strong intention to question yourself. Read more »

So as soon as you get your greenlight, you're gonna do it, right? You'll register that business, get that professional photo taken, sign up for that course, talk to a travel agent, get your passport, do a hot yoga class, go to the community theatre meeting or write that donation check. As soon as you're sure. As soon as you have permission. 

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Why do you think we need a National Speak Up & Succeed Day? I think it's because we spend too much time hiding behind email and texting. Seriously. Speak up. Get on the phone. Go to Mrs. Big's office. Speak up at the meeting, even if it is boring. Sit next to the leader of the meeting.

People who speak up are seen as more competent, even when they're not. Read more »

Interested in making more money? Making the world a better place? The way to do both of these is adding more value to more people. Add 1% more value each day and then at the end of 70 days you'll be providing double the value! Feel free to do the math.  Simple and not too difficult, but it definitely requires effort. Here's a list to get you started. Choose 1 for today and see what happens.

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"It's not the medium or the oil or the price or whether it hangs on a wall or you eat it. What matters, what makes it art, is that the person who made it overcome the resistance, ignored the voice of doubt and made something worth making. Something risky. Something human."  Seth Godin

Today was the first day of a huge project. Quite a profitable and strategic project. Nevertheless, a project that doesn't feel very much like art.....I wonder if Van Gogh would have been encouraged with money from a side gig painting houses, or taking commissions just for the money. Did Picasso ever paint just for the money? It's said he was a marketing genius. Does your workplace ever feel like a red light should be hanging by the door? (Meaning the work involves going through the motions and doesn't feel creative.) Here are some thoughts on the matter. Read more »

All right, already. This 7-page goal-setting template for 2012 is for all of you who are (finally) getting around to setting goals for this year. No worries! It's never too late. Goals provide you with a blueprint for making decisions that will help you create the life you desire, which probably looks a lot like your life right now. It's upleveling your impact and your experience. (I've already changed some of my goals 3 times already - the point is CLARITY!)

To download just click below where it says "1 attachment."

Here is a 2-page study guide created from the talk "Positive Thinking, Positive Profits" based on leading success research. Enjoy!

Successful leaders establish their persona not by describing their attributes and values to us, but by simply living them." Frank Luntz

Expecting other people, degrees or events to deliver your happiness in response to what you say or do is as effective as burning a book when you don't like what it expresses, instead of going to talk to the author of the book. It's like hitting the movie screen when you don't like the movie. Read more »

Regardless of the sport or profession, people hire coaches and trainers to improve their performance. Duh. In the world of business, wealth creation, or even the arts, more performance usually means bigger impact on the community or tribe being served. You know you're only using a small part of your brain, what's more challenging to figure out is how to use more of your own potential for achievement. To paraphrase Albert Einstein, whatever level of thinking that got you where you are today, you can never move forward unless you think at a higher level. One way to do this is to ask probing questions (and answer them!)

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