Lessons from the Oscars: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities

Quote of the Day:

"God has something in store for me. I don't know
where or when, but something big is coming."

-Jennifer Hudson,
Oscar Winner Best Supporting Actress

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Lessons from the Oscars: Turning Obstacles to Opportunities

By Jill Koenig

Author, Coach, Motivational Speaker

For as long as I can remember, I have loved watching the Oscars.
I enjoy seeing the best of the best being recognized by their
peers and I love watching people live their dreams.

I was rooting for my hometown girl and fellow south sider,
Jennifer Hudson who was awarded the Best Supporting Actress
Oscar for her performance in Dream Girls.

Jennifer is an amazing example of persistence, following your
passion and turning obstacles into opportunities.

At the age of 7, Jennifer began singing in her church choir,
following in the example of her late grandmother, Julia Kate Hudson,
who sang in the choir. With a 5 octave range, Jennifer attributes
everything, including her vocal ability to her grandmother who
encouraged her to pursue her dreams.

Before Idol, in 2003, Jennifer was signed to a 7 month contract to
perform on a Disney cruise playing the role of "Calliope." When
that ended, she decided not to renew her contract and instead
flew to Atlanta to try out for American Idol. She left a sure
thing in order to take a chance at a bigger dream. The prize for
the winner of Idol is a record contract.

Jennifer reached 7th out of 70,000 Idol hopefuls. In typical
Simon Cowell fashion, he sent her away with the stern words,
"You're out of your depth, I don't think you're capable of doing
any better." Ouch. However, others such as Barry Manilow and
Elton John recognized her amazing abilities. When season 3 of
Idol ended, she went on tour with the top 12 finalists, and
was grateful for having the opportunity.

For many people, that would be it, that would be enough of an
obstacle, their one shot, and the end of their dream.

But not for Jennifer Hudson. For her it would be the
beginning.

She did not lose sight of her goals. She said, "God has
something in store for me. I don't know where or when but
something big is coming."

She went on and continued to pursue her dream of singing and
sharing her voice with the world.

She was next chosen from 782 highly talented actors/singers for
the role of Effie White in Dreamgirls for which she received the
Best Supporting Actress Oscar. Jennifer said that losing on
American Idol was a blessing because if she had won, she would
have gone down a different path, which would not have allowed
for parts such as the one in Dreamgirls.

When Oprah Winfrey watched Jennifer's performance in Dreamgirls,
she stood up and said, "Girl, go get your Oscar."

Greatness recognizes Greatness.

Three years ago she was singing on a cruise ship.

She now has a record deal with Clive Davis.

Big Voice. Big Goals. Big Dreams.

The Lesson: When you don't get what you want, it means
something bigger and better is right around the corner if you
are willing to persist and turn that obstacle into an
opportunity.

Keep on keeping on.

Twenty five years old.

First movie role. First nomination. First Oscar.

"Look at what God can do." JH

Imagine what you can do if you apply the same faith and
persistence to your goals.

Live Your Dreams,

Jill Koenig

http://www.GoalGuru.com

Jill Koenig, the "Goal Guru" is America's Top Goal Strategist.
A best selling Author, Coach and Motivational Speaker, she is
an expert on the subjects of Goal Setting, Time Management and
Business Success. Her Goal in life is to help you UNLEASH
your untapped potential. Learn cutting edge Goal Strategies at
http://www.GoalGuru.com

Media Requests: Jill Koenig is a dynamic high energy tv and
radio guest available for interviews and corporate speaking
engagements.


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Valentine's Day Thoughts on Love

Quote for the Day:

"Fear thrives on safety. Love thrives on risk."

-Rhonda Britten

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Thoughts on Love


There is no difficulty that enough love will not conquer;

No disease that enough love will not heal;

No door that enough love will not open;

No gulf that enough love will not bridge;

No wall that enough love will not throw down;

No sin that enough love will not redeem...

It makes no difference how deeply seated may be the trouble;

How hopeless the outlook; how muddled the tangle; how great the mistake.

A sufficient realization of love will dissolve it all.

If only you could love enough you would be

the happiest and most powerful being in the world...

~Emmet Fox~


Love yourself today.

Give Love today.

Be unapologetic and fearless in expressing your love.

Be Love...

Live Your Dreams,

Jill Koenig

http://www.GoalGuru.com

Jill Koenig, the "Goal Guru" is America's Top Goal Strategist.
A best selling Author, Coach and Motivational Speaker, she is
an expert on the subjects of Goal Setting, Time Management and
Business Success. Her Goal in life is to help you UNLEASH
your untapped potential. Learn cutting edge Goal Strategies at
http://www.GoalGuru.com

Media Requests: Jill Koenig is a dynamic high energy tv and
radio guest available for interviews and corporate speaking
engagements.


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How Goals Ignite the Law of Attraction

Quote for the day:

You become what you think about." -Earl Nightingale

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How Goals Ignite the Law of Attraction
By Jill Koenig
Author, Coach, Motivational Speaker

This week I feature a question submitted by a GoalGuru reader.

This week's question:

Q: What is the difference between the Law of Attraction and Goal Setting?

A: There is not so much a difference as the two principles work hand in hand.

In fact, Goal Setting is the first step in activating the Law of Attraction.

In order to empower the Law of Attraction, you must take the first action, which is to decide with positive intention, exactly what you want in clear, concise detail.

This step, this action, within the Law of AttrACTION is the ignitor that activates the process.

When I ask people what they want, most respond with a list of all the things they DON'T want.

Most people invest more energy and thought on what they DON'T want than what they DO want.

And that is what they attract. More of what they DON'T want.

Most people focus their thoughts and energies on their fears rather then focusing on gratitude for what and whom has already blessed them, and their heart's deepest desires.

So what's wrong with that?

The Law of Attraction mandates a universal law:

You become what you think about.

The more you dwell upon what you don't want, the more you are empowering the negative emotions.

Let me clarify how focusing on what you DON'T want works against you within the Law of Attraction.

Where focus goes, energy flows.

Let me say that again.

Where focus goes, energy flows.

When you are focusing all of your thoughts and attention on the things you fear, that is what you will manifest, create, and attract more of.

You have a choice.

You can focus on the problem or you can focus on the solutions.

When you focus all of your thoughts and attention on your problems or blame others, that is what you will manifest and attract more of. You are actually actively creating more of what you DON'T want.

You cannot manifest joy and create your highest destiny when your thoughts and actions are consumed with fear, anxiety, problems, complaints, blame, worries and all of the other negatives that present themselves to you during a given day.

You always have a choice how and where to direct your thoughts and energy.

If your dominant emotions are fear, anger, resentment, worry and blame, that is what you will attract more of. When you are experiencing those negative emotions, you stop giving. You no longer breathe life into your dreams. When in those states, you are not making positive, joyful contributions to your dreams. Those negative thoughts and emotions actually repel what you desire. Negative emotions suck the life out of your Goals.

To combat those negatives, and instantly transform pain into pleasure, the solution is to choose the positive.

Focus on the solutions. Focus on what you can joyfully do to create positive changes.

The surest way out of any rut is to accept complete responsibility for your circumstances and joyfully identify the positive changes you can make within yourself. Then take action. When you can joyfully, freely choose to make positive contributions, everything around you will change.

If you want to experience more abundance, express more gratitude. Give abundantly.

If you want to experience more love, give more love.

If you want more intimacy, give it, create it, nurture it.

Get grateful for all that you have.

Focus on how blessed you are.

Remember that you have responsibilities within the Law of Attraction.

There are actions you must consistently take.

If focus goes where energy flows, then focus more on your Goals than you do on your problems. Focus more on your Goals than you do on your fears.

Focus on what you DO want.

Focus on what and whom you are grateful for.

Focus on your most cherished, beautiful, treasured deepest desires.

Focus on the positive.

You become what you think about.

Focus on the Goal.

What beautiful, worthy Goal do you want to ignite by expressing more gratitude?

What vision or dream do you have that you can inject with positive, loving thoughts and actions?

Give it your all and watch it manifest.
Live Your Dreams,

Jill Koenig

http://www.goalguru.com/

Jill Koenig, the "Goal Guru" is America's Top Goal Strategist.
A best selling Author, Coach and Motivational Speaker, she is
an expert on the subjects of Goal Setting, Time Management and
Business Success. Her Goal in life is to help you UNLEASH
your untapped potential. Learn cutting edge Goal Strategies at
http://www.GoalGuru.com

Media Requests: Jill Koenig is a dynamic high energy tv and radio
guest available for interviews and corporate speaking engagements.


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