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	<title>RichardCrooke.com &#187; Mindset</title>
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		<title>What is the purpose of this site?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2010 14:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rcrooke</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some visitors may happen to visit this site and ask what is the theme, purpose or message that is being communicated.  This site happens to be mixture of topics and areas that interest me personally.  The three themes within the site are as follows: -         Building and practicing a positive mindset -         Making money online [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some visitors may happen to visit this site and ask what is the theme, purpose or message that is being communicated.  This site happens to be mixture of topics and areas that interest me personally.  The three themes within the site are as follows:</p>
<p>-         Building and practicing a positive mindset</p>
<p>-         Making money online</p>
<p>-         Giving back to others</p>
<p>Over the next few months I will be focusing on driving traffic to many web-sites that I have up and running.   Once I am able to easily gain massive viewer traffic, I will be able to take my interest to a new level.</p>
<p>If you have any comments and/or questions, just leave a comment or contact me personally.</p>
<p>Enjoy the rest of your summer.</p>
<p>Here’s to your success…..</p>
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		<title>Inspiration</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:01:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rcrooke</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello All, I am sitting in my Homewood Suites hotel room while typing this post. My 11 year old is attending a Duke University basketball camp here Durham, NC. Wow, only if my kids knew how lucky they are for the opportunities that are given to them. I spent 12 hours on Friday driving up [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello All,</p>
<p>I am sitting in my Homewood Suites hotel room while typing this post.  My 11 year old is attending a Duke University basketball camp here Durham, NC.  Wow, only if my kids knew how lucky they are for the opportunities that are given to them.  I spent 12 hours on Friday driving up from South Florida to reach our destination.  The whole family is here including my wife, two sons and daughter.  I left the dog back home with friends for the week.  My oldest is going to be a senor in high school during the fall, so we are visiting colleges as part of our trip.  Double wow, my oldest is going to college in one year.  I am stressing out on finding a way to fund the expenses.  Luckily, he is very bright and is currently ranked 1st in his graduation class.  Let&#8217;s hope for scholarship money!!!!!</p>
<p>Anyways, my post is titled &#8220;Inspiration&#8221;.  We are experiencing challenging times that many people need some type of &#8220;Inspiration&#8221;.  The stock market is declining again, the growth has shown signs of leveling off and the unemployment benefits are starting to end.</p>
<p>As a result, its more challenging then every to find &#8220;Inspiration&#8221;.  While I am naturally a positive person, there are times that I happen to fall short and get into a slump.  So when I get into these downer moments from time to time, I just think of things that make me happy and feel good.  I starting thinking of things that I am grateful for such as: job, healthy family, house, food, car, family support, friends, opportunities etc&#8230;.  Then when I want something, I attract the item through consistent thought and/or visualization.</p>
<p>As I start recognizing the things I am grateful for and becoming focused on what I want, I begin losing my stressful feeling and starting feeling better.  So do what ever works for you during these challenging times.</p>
<p>If you need any support or advice, you are welcome to contact me through my &#8220;contact me&#8221; tab.</p>
<p>Here is to your success&#8230;..</p>
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		<title>It’s About A New Way Of BEING</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 02:15:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rcrooke</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mindset]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Hello All, Is there anything you would like to create, be, or possess in your life that isn’t there right now? Can there be anything you’ve desired in your life for some time, and perhaps even tried to create in your life, but failed to do so? If you said YES to any one particular, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello All,</p>
<p>Is there anything you would like to create, be, or possess in your life that isn’t there right now?</p>
<p>Can there be anything you’ve desired in your life for some time, and perhaps even tried to create in your life, but failed to do so?</p>
<p>If you said YES to any one particular, make sure you <a href="http://e905cku87alpctf8k14bzjbmc9.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_blank">watch this video</a>, it can help you tremendously.</p>
<p>The video presentation is ground-breaking, since it deals with possibly the most important question asked by everyone who’s ever had a difficult time getting what they want in life…</p>
<p>“Why am I STILL not getting what I want?!”</p>
<p>or the flip-side of this question…</p>
<p>“I Possess what I want, why am I still not fulfilled, why I am still stressed?”</p>
<p>This video presentation is possibly the most important factor you’ll ever watch about this topic, because John Harricharan answers this question in such a way which could completely surprise you and send shivers down your spine…</p>
<p>It comes with an inner block, certain mechanisms within that prevents you against having what you want – <a href="http://e905cku87alpctf8k14bzjbmc9.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_blank">watch it here</a> – learn how to move past through these inner blocks and into a new way of being…</p>
<p>The life changing “<a href="http://e905cku87alpctf8k14bzjbmc9.hop.clickbank.net/">Begin  A New Way Of Being</a>” event starts on May 21st – mark this day off on  your calendar! This video is just a taste of what you’ll experience in  the full event.</p>
<p>To your success&#8230;&#8230;</p>
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		<title>Believe ~~~~</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2010 16:13:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rcrooke</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello All, I just wanted to post a quick thought for the day ~ The things that come most quickly into your life are the things that you BELIEVE in the most. You can bring to you only what you BELIEVE, so you must BELIEVE to receive what you want. To your success&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello All,</p>
<p>I just wanted to post a quick thought for the day ~</p>
<p>The things that come most quickly into your life are the things that you  BELIEVE in the most. You can bring to you only what you BELIEVE, so you  must BELIEVE to receive what you want.</p>
<p>To your success&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;</p>
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		<title>Abundance ~ Prosperity ~ Success</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:14:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rcrooke</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mindset]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello All, As you know, I am a big believer of positive attitude, positive mindset and visualization. In effort to build this type of mindset, you need to have a daily routine. Here are some examples that people use to create or manifest their dreams and goals: - Write in a journal every day your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello All,</p>
<p>As you know, I am a big believer of positive attitude, positive mindset and visualization.  In effort to build this type of mindset, you need to have a daily routine.  Here are some examples that people use to create or manifest their dreams and goals:</p>
<p>-	Write in a journal every day your wishes or goals<br />
-	Listen to audio recording (e.g. the secret, law of attraction)<br />
-	Subscribe to daily messages online<br />
-	Read a “Daily Teachings”<br />
-	Meditate</p>
<p>Here is my daily routine:</p>
<p>-	Own “The Secret Daily Teachings” and read the daily message in the morning</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1439130833?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=rocwebs-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1439130833">The Secret Daily Teachings</a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=rocwebs-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1439130833" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></p>
<p>-	Subscribe to free daily messages from the universe</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tut.com/theclub/?a_aid=rocwebs">http://www.tut.com</a></p>
<p>-	Subscribe to free daily messages – Pick from daily short videos to short messages</p>
<p><a href="http://www.walkthetalk.com/index.php?ref=403">http://www.walkthetalk.com</a></p>
<p>-	Gratitude: Be grateful for what you have, for example: Special wife or husband, Wonderful kids, Great friends, Home, Job, Car, Wealth, Health and/or Happiness.</p>
<p>Here is a message from the secret daily teachings:</p>
<p>[To change your life fast, use gratitude to shift your energy.  When you put all of your energy into gratitude, you will see miracles take place in your life.</p>
<p>To change things quickly, commit to writing 100 things you are grateful for each day, until you see the change.  And FEEL the gratitude.  Your poser is in the 	FEELING that you put into the words of gratitude].</p>
<p>These are just a few examples one can do to help get the mind moving in the right direction.</p>
<p>I would love your thoughts and comments.</p>
<p>To your success……</p>
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		<title>Happy New Year ~ 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:31:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rcrooke</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[2010 goals]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello All, It’s been a little while since may last post as I was busy with the holidays, family and work.  Wow, 2009 had pasted by fast considering the challenging year. I don’t want to list the negative occurrences which transpired last year as I only want to focus on the positives and move forward. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello All,</p>
<p>It’s been a little while since may last post as I was busy with the holidays, family and work.  Wow, 2009 had pasted by fast considering the challenging year. I don’t want to list the negative occurrences which transpired last year as I only want to focus on the positives and move forward.</p>
<p>Now it’s time for us to wipe the slate clean and create new dreams, new goals and focus on building positive energy for a prosperous 2010.  For me, while 2009 was a challenge and I was affected to a certain extent, I had a successful year.  I am thankful for so many things and people.</p>
<p>I am excited for a great 2010, the economy will continue to improve and I look forward to giving back bigger to the community and people.</p>
<p>If you haven’t start, begin mapping out your plan for this year.  Write down your work, family and income goals.  Take time every morning and begin the day thinking about these goals and review them before you end the night.  Don’t stress out how you are going to achieve these goals; answers will slowly happen as you make this a daily routine.</p>
<p>I am excited and appreciative to have recently partnered with a successful internet marketer named “Jeremy Palmer”.  Jeremy has created coaching/mentoring program and tied it into a 2 year partnership.  I look forward to a rewarding experience and having the opportunity to expand my goal of giving back bigger to the world.  Thanks Jeremy.</p>
<p>If you have any thoughts or questions, don’t hesitate to make a comment.  Here’s to a Great 2010!</p>
<p>To your success,</p>
<p>Richard</p>
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		<title>Overcome Any Obstacle</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:40:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rcrooke</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello All, I was reading an article in MensHealth magazine and noticed the above headline.  Beneath the headline, it read “Yes, the economy hurt careers. Next Step: “You must constantly change and learn”. The article identified several famous people that overcame challenges in their lives.  Each person had their own success path such as using [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello All,</p>
<p>I was reading an article in MensHealth magazine and noticed the above headline.  Beneath the headline, it read “Yes, the economy hurt careers. Next Step: “You must constantly change and learn”.</p>
<p>The article identified several famous people that overcame challenges in their lives.  Each person had their own success path such as using self-help materials, getting a business coach, getting a mentor, focusing time and energy on succeeding, tackling projects to learn a new skill and many more.</p>
<p>I ask you, what stage are you at in your personal and/or professional life today?  Many people are being challenged more than ever in this environment.  If you haven’t done so, start today and begin focusing on what you want to accomplish.  Focus all your energy on these goals and you will begin finding ways to work towards achieving them. </p>
<p>One of my goals over the past year was to set up websites and earn additional income (need to pay for college in a couple of years).  I have been working hard and taking action since this summer while managing a full time career and having a balanced family life with 3 active kids and a great wife.  I was communicating with another internet marketer the other day and I sent them a list of sites that I have up and running.  After completing the email, I didn’t realize how much I have accomplished until I took the time and listed them out.  I have created 5 websites over the past 3 months.  Wow, I impressed myself.  My next step is to utilize outsourcing to market these sites.  I listed a banner to the right of this post on the company that I am going to use for this service.</p>
<p>If you need some guidance on getting focused, check out my “Hot Topics” for recommended books and mindset.</p>
<p>To your success……</p>
<p>Richard</p>
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		<title>A &#8220;Vision&#8221; or &#8220;Dream&#8221; Board</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:52:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rcrooke</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mindset]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have a Vision board or aka Dream board?  Which side of the fence are you on with this topic?  Do you believe in the law of attraction or do you think its mumbo jumbo? I didn’t start reading about the law of attraction or creating a vision board until a couple of several [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you have a Vision board or aka Dream board?  Which side of the fence are you on with this topic?  Do you believe in the law of attraction or do you think its mumbo jumbo?</p>
<p>I didn’t start reading about the law of attraction or creating a vision board until a couple of several years ago when “The Secret” hit the market.  As I read more about the subject, I realized that I had naturally been doing many of these mind processes at an early age.  I was a very good athlete when I was young; as a result, I always visualized the end result before taking the field or making a play.</p>
<p>As I look back to the past and where I am at today, I realize that I have had a successful life.  I attribute most of my success through positive thinking while minimizing the negative thoughts (while the rest is do to good luck).  In addition to having positive energy, I would create a picture, through drawing, that detailed what I wanted.  My drawings would either be a tangible item such as a house or reflecting my career aspirations by showing a work chart of my progression.</p>
<p>Last year I put up a vision board on the wall within my home office, or den to others.  The vision board currently has the following with room to grow: <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">pictures</span></strong> – apple laptop, passport for traveling, bag of money, opportunity sign; <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">words</span></strong> – super affiliate millionaire, family, gratitude, joy, passion, unlimited income, wealth, love you, thank you, happiness, health and abundance; <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">statement </span></strong>– just remember, you can do anything you set your mind to, but it takes action, perseverance, and facing your fears.</p>
<p>So do you have a vision board or do you think its mumbo jumbo.  I would like to know your thoughts.</p>
<p>To your success…….</p>
<p>Richard</p>
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		<title>Everyone Needs to “Recharge” the Human Batteries</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 12:47:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rcrooke</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s been nearly a year since I have taken a week long vacation.  Finally, the time has arrived and I am taking my lovely wife and three fantastic kids off to St. Augustine, FL.  This time will be well spent bonding with the family without the normal stress of our  daily activities that include school, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s been nearly a year since I have taken a week long vacation.  Finally, the time has arrived and I am taking my lovely wife and three fantastic kids off to St. Augustine, FL.  This time will be well spent bonding with the family without the normal stress of our  daily activities that include school, homework, basketball training, cheerleading workouts/competition events, lacrosse practice/games and football practice/games. </p>
<p>Majority of the population is operating in a fast paced environment and sometimes we lose focus on what is important.  Taking time off allows you to reflect on what is important or revisit your goals and passion in life.   </p>
<p>So for me, I am truly looking forward to temporarily getting away from our hectic schedules and relaxing with my family.    As a result of my vacation, I will not be making another post until August 4<sup>th</sup>. </p>
<p>To your success…..</p>
<p>Richard</p>
<p>Please feel free to leave your comments.</p>
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		<title>Opportunities Are Abundant</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:37:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rcrooke</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[No matter what is happening within your life, you have total control of your opportunities. I am a full believer that each one of us creates their outcomes. This is hard to believe from some, but &#8220;thoughts become things&#8221; &#8211; &#8220;like attracts like&#8221;. This blog will evolve over time and will focus on assisting people [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No matter what is happening within your life, you have total control of your opportunities. I am a full believer that each one of us creates their outcomes. This is hard to believe from some, but &#8220;thoughts become things&#8221; &#8211; &#8220;like attracts like&#8221;.</p>
<p>This blog will evolve over time and will focus on assisting people in achieving their dreams and goals.</p>
<p>I am new to setting up a blog and creating products to offer people in this venture. This blog will significantly improve over the next 4 to 6 weeks with the help of others. So stay tuned and watch the transformation of this blog.</p>
<p>To your success&#8230;&#8230;..</p>
<p>Richard</p>
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