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THE SOUL OF PROSPERITY

Creating the context for success in all areas of our lives.

Ruben J Guzman, MPH

3 Elements for Breakthrough

1. Shift in mindset, attitude, thinking, and consciousness

2. Corresponding shift in actions and behaviors

3. New structure for support and accountability to sustain the new mindset and practices

How do we change mindset?

All of life…

is in one of two states at any given moment. Either it is surviving or it is thriving, and that’s all there is. – Michael Kolitsky, PhD

Survival View of

Self

Wants, desires, issues, complaints, judgments, assessments, concerns, opinions, expectations, blame, shame, guilt, criticism, cynicism, skepticism, pessimism, resignation, manipulation, procrastination, rationalization, justification…

Thriving View of SelfWord, promises, agreements, commitments, responsibility, generosity, integrity, trust, honesty, compassion, acceptance, forgiveness, acknowledgement…

Organizations

A living, dynamic group of people brought together and functioning for a common purpose

Are either surviving or thriving

Context

The context shapes the content How we see things Determines the outcome Is always decisive

Scarcity context

Is a conversation that HAS US We’re blind to how prevalent it is in

life – it’s all around us We’re fish in the bowl Maintained by three myths

“There’s not enough”

Our world is deficient Generates fear and survival Make a list where you say

there’s not enough

“More is better”

We judge others and ourselves We never arrive A race with no winners,

with no end Make a list where you say more

is better

“There’s no use. Why bother? I give

up!”

Statements of justification Resignation or hopelessness Given up trying to change Make a list of where you say this

We tend to give up… On circumstances

“The economy will never get back to where it was.”

On others“George will never understand.”

On ourselves“I’ll just never be able to be fit again.”

Why does scarcity persist?

It’s all about SURVIVAL! Life becomes about “making it” Agreement – becomes “truth” Once we see this, we can begin

to create a new context

However…there is

another option…

Sufficiency

A context that there IS enough And it’s finite Three truths keep it alive

Flow

Everything is energy, and it’s always flowing, always changing

Time, money and energy are like water The greater the flow,

the greater the power What activities increase the flow?

What we appreciate,appreciates

Whatever we put time, money, energy and attention to – flourishes

The more we appreciate, the greater the value

AbundanceDictionary: More than sufficient quantity A great supply Great plenty Wealth Ample Plentiful

Epicurus

Living in abundance

The joy from gaining access to and stepping into new arenas of possibilities and opportunities that were previously unseen or undiscovered.

Your mission…

Eliminate complaining about ANYTHING for 30 days in a row.

Journal 5 new things that you are grateful for each day.

Collaborationcreates prosperity

Harnessing the power of team When 2 or more are assembled… Eg. A team of horses

Your mission…

Practice: “How may I be of service to you?”

Creating sufficiency

By generating, distinguishing and making known

to ourselves and to others

the power and presence of our existing resources and unique contributions

Getting accessCreate a list of:

1. Passionately committed to

2. Love about my life – grateful for

3. Love to do and enjoy doing

4. Really good at

5. Proudest accomplishments

6. Who I admire

7. Organizations

Partner exercise

One person shares, the other just listens Thank your partner for sharing Then switch After you both share, explore “How can we support each other?”

Inside this context

If we look around, we will find what we need – there’s always enough

We are whole and complete We naturally share our resources

Sufficiency speaks of…Gratitude, fulfillment, wholeness, inner riches, commitment, love, trust, respect, contribution, resilience, faith, compassion, partnership, responsibility, integrity, generosity…

IMAGINE…

What would be possible if you and everyone you interact with could

function from the mindset of thriving, sufficiency and abundance?

Managing thoughts

We are what we think.

All that we arearises with our thoughts.

With our thoughtswe remake the world.

- Buddha

All we achieveand all that we fail to achieveis the direct resultof our own thoughts.You are todaywhere your thoughtshave brought you;you will be tomorrowwhere your thoughtstake you. - James Allen

What will it take for YOU

to be successful?

Integrity

Making promises to yourself

and keeping them Being true to your word

Commitment

Dedication to the long term course of ACTION

Never give up!

Being Coachable

Find the best coaches available Find coaches you can completely

trust Create partnership for support

Old Buddhist saying

“To know

and not to use

is not yet to know.”

Homework

Practice giving up your statements of scarcity

Eliminate complaining Practice being of service Practice sharing your Sufficiency lists