Last week, everything that could possibly go wrong with my Social Media Conversion Secrets telseminar did. But that wasn’t the first time that I’ve had things go really wrong…

One of my most memorable moments like this was right after I met Mark (my husband and business partner). I was living in Southern California at the time, and he was living in Florida. After we’d known each other 2-1/2 weeks, Mark proposed and I decided to move to Florida.

We were thinking about how romantic it would be to drive across the country together. So we rented one of the biggest moving trucks available AND a full-length trailer on the back for my Mercedes. Everything was going great. We had movers helping us load the truck and they were almost done. The sun was about to set and we were ready to begin our journey.

That’s when it all started…

First, we went to get our small bags of belongings that were going to bring with us in the front of the truck. That’s when we found out that the movers had packed them somewhere in the back of the truck (even though we’d asked them specifically to keep those things separate). And, of course, that’s where our keys were. After 1-1/2 hours of searching in the dark, we had to call a locksmith (which wasn’t easy either since I was living way up in the mountains of Malibu at the time, it was now the weekend, and getting to be late at night).

We were finally ready to go…

That’s when we realized that we wouldn’t be able to exit the main driveway of the estate where I was living. The fully-loaded truck was so heavy that it might crack the driveway. So Mark had to use the service entrance, which was super steep and narrow. Four times we got up full-speed, and couldn’t make it up and out of the driveway. Every time we had to carefully back up down to the bottom again.

On the final try, one of the back wheels on the truck started going off the driveway (more than a 1-foot drop-off) and we and we almost flipped over. One last try and we finally made it out. The engine was screaming and there was smoke coming out from under the hood of the truck from the engine belts.

Finally, we were free (or so we thought)…

As we started driving down the mountains, we started to get nervous. It was super steep, and the farther we went… the harder it was becoming to slow down. We didn’t want to ruin the brakes by riding them all the way down the mountain, and there was danger on both sides of us. Get too close to the canyon going around the corners and we’d smash the truck into the rock wall. Go too far the other way and we’d go over the cliff. About 1/3 of the way down Mark starting turning white and pumping the brake as hard as he could. It wasn’t working. He had to use the emergency brake and all his strength to get the truck to stop.

We looked at each other, took a deep breath, and saw a strange glow on the canyon wall next to us... The truck was on fire!

All the heavy braking had caused the brakes to ignite. We rushed outside and used water bottles to put out the flames. Of course, there was no cell phone reception up there. So we had to figure out how get my car off of the trailer behind us, in the dark, and drive to a hotel for the night (until we could get the truck towed down the mountain, and get the brakes fixed).

The next morning the truck was delivered to our hotel after a good night’s sleep. We loaded my Mercedes back up on the trailer and got back on the road. For about ten minutes…

A few miles down the freeway, lots of cars kept honking their horns at us. So we pulled over and found that we’d left the back of the truck was wide open! Luckily, it didn’t seem like any of my things had spilled out. Things were good after that (for a while). We were holding hands and talking about all our plans for our new life together.

Until we starting crossing the desert (I don’t remember what state we were in), in the hot summer sun. It was so hot, the truck was so heavy, and some of the roads had such an incline… that we couldn’t go faster than 35 miles per hour in some places (were just praying that the truck wouldn’t stop completely)!

At this point we looked at each other in disbelief and started wondering… was all of this just a strange series of coincidences… a sign that we weren’t supposed to be moving to Florida… or a sign that we weren’t supposed to be together at all?

Then came Texas…

Driving through Texas I started not feeling well. I had a headache and a fever, the right side of my neck felt swollen. I started having a little trouble swallowing, and my breathing was beginning to be affected. But we were in the middle of nowhere, close to the border of Mexico. While we were trying to figure out where the closest city was (with a hospital), the truck broke down.

Mark got out of the truck and looked at the right side of my face, which was now dangerously swollen. We got my car off the trailer again and started driving, trying to get to an area where there would be cell phone reception. We eventually got directions to a tiny ghost of a town called Van Horn (population 2,013) and got me into the emergency room.

The doctors sat me on a foam covered stretcher and after a few minutes Mark noticed that my left leg was soaked in blood. We took off my pants and looked for an injury, but didn’t find one. The blood had come from a trucker who’d just been involved in a bad accident and been operated on. Apparently the foam stretcher had a cut in it and absorbed a lot of his blood.

The doctor didn’t apologize for any of this and made it seem as though they hadn’t done anything wrong. Mark was furious. Regarding my diagnosis, the doctor said he thought I’d been bitten by a brown recluse spider (VERY dangerous). Then they gave me some horse-sized pills to stop the swelling so I’d be able to breathe.

Once we left the hospital we called the rental truck company. They said it was going to take 7 DAYS to get our truck back (they couldn’t give us a replacement because it was the middle of summer, their busiest time). While we were in Van Horn, Mark got sick and got a fever too. But we did have time to rest.

When we finally got the truck back, it was 8 pm at night. We were so eager to get out of there that Mark started driving at night. He didn’t stop (except to get gas and food) until we reached Florida (29 hours later). I still don’t know how he did that. Of course we had more excitement along the way… getting stuck in a small gas station and taking about an hour to get out, and turning accidentally onto a dead-end dirt road and having to go down a hill and over a median to get back on the highway.

Shortly after that, two of the tie-down chains for my car broke and the air conditioner stopped working. But we weren’t going to stop for anything at that point. We just kept going. And we finally arrived in Florida at our new home…

I wouldn’t want anyone else to go through this experience, but it was powerful. It tested our commitment to our goals and to each other. And we never lost hope. I learned from this road trip that sometimes you just have to keep going, no matter what. There is no use getting negative, fearful or destructive. If you can somehow stay focused on your goal (and keep looking for the silver lining), you’ll eventually find it. Maybe not that moment, but you will in the end.

I know that you have had your own amazing challenges. Maybe you’re having them right now and you’re trying to stay focused… wondering if you’ll be able to get past it. Keep moving forward, turning your negative thoughts into positive thoughts, and looking for opportunities in EVERY situation.

Today I know that I wouldn’t want anyone but Mark by my side. We are powerful together (even though we don’t always have the same perspective). But we always come together to make powerful things happen. I’m grateful to know that I have a great fighter by my side.

Things often don’t go exactly according to our plans. Sometimes... they work out better.

Action Step:

• Remember that your perception about your current situation creates your reality.

• Trust that everything is perfect (or will become perfect), even if you can’t yet see how that’s going to be possible.

• Stay focused on solutions and what you have control of. NEVER stay focused on the problem.

• Be flexible.

• Keep moving towards your goal.

• Write me and tell me about a time that you turned a hard experience into a good one.

Dear Social Media Skeptic,

I have to admit... I’m REALLY good at coming up with excuses (I like to think of it as my creative mind working against me)!

So, I thought I’d take a little peek inside YOUR mind... try to figure out why you haven’t signed up yet for Ingrid’s FREE teleseminar: “Social Media Conversion Secrets: How to get more followers and convert them into PAYING CUSTOMERS.”

• If you’re a successful entrepreneur or business owner, you're probably quite busy and simply haven't gotten around to it ( if so, click here now to learn more or register: www.SocialMediaConversionSecrets.com )
• Or... maybe you’re already making more money than you know what to do with using social media (if that’s you, you have my permission to delete this email).

Otherwise, take a quick look below to see if your reason for not registering yet is listed there (you don’t have to tell me, and... even if you do, I won’t hold it against you):

1. "Social Media is just a fad or trend.”

*** 1.7 billion people are now using the internet and TWO-THIRDS of those people are using Social Media. Facebook now has more traffic than Google. More than 90% of business owners are now using Social Media to promote their business. And... people are more likely to buy from you when they are part of your social network. ***

2. “I don’t have time for Social Media.”

*** Very few people know this, but once you're social media accounts are set up and your systems are in place, you can manage as many as 70,000 followers in less than 30 minutes a day. How? Using some AMAZING software (most of it FREE) to automate most of the work. ***

3. “I’m already using Social Media and it isn’t working. I have lots of friends and followers, but it hasn’t brought me ANY CUSTOMERS! There are better ways to grow my business.”

*** Ingrid had the same complaint during her first 6 months using social media... until she figured out her “Social Media Conversion Formula”. That’s when she started making money on social media and eventually doubled her income. ***

4. “Social Media won’t work for my business or industry.”

*** Every business owner that Ingrid has shared her secrets with so far has had success (drastically increased their number of followers AND started making more money). Isn’t the possibility of doubling your income (or more), in approximately 30 minutes a day, worth tuning in to Ingrid’s free call to learn more? ***

5. “I'm not technical enough for Social Media.”

*** If you’re smart enough to run a business you can set up (and maintain) a Twitter and Facebook account. Ten-year olds are doing this. Senior citizens are doing this. YOU can do this. ***

6. “With close to 1 billion people using Social Media, there’s no way to stand out from the crowd.”

*** Like anything else (television, radio, print, networking events, etc.) you have to understand the psychology of selling, know your target market, and communicate the value of your product and/or service. During her free call, Ingrid’s going to give you tips on how to do that. ***

7. “I wouldn’t know where to start on Social Media. It’s overwhelming.”

*** It's only overwhelming until someone shows you a proven, repeatable system that you could use to make money with social media (one that will tell you exactly what to do, step-by-step, day-by-day). Like every other technology or industry, social media is evolving and getting simpler. People like Ingrid are setting up systems to help the rest of us synthesize all the information into simple action steps. ***

8. “I don’t have time to manage multiple accounts OR manage relationships with tens of thousands of people. It’s impossible. No one can do that.”

*** During her free call, Ingrid’s going to reveal the ONLY two Social Media websites that you need to be involved with... so you can spend most of your time RUNNING YOUR BUSINESS. That way you can get the maximum financial benefit out of social media, with the least amount of effort. ***

9. “I only implement marketing strategies that can be accurately tracked and measured.”

*** There are many FREE ways to track every part of your marketing campaigns on Twitter and Facebook. That’s one of the reasons big businesses are using social media. It also doesn’t hurt that social media doesn’t cost you a thing… except a little bit of time in the beginning to get your automated systems in place. ***

10. "Social Media isn’t organized in a way that I can easily find my target market.”

*** There are powerful search tools that you can use to AUTOMATICALLY find people who are most likely to be interested in your products and/or services. And AUTOMATICALLY get them to join your social network. It isn’t spam and it isn’t illegal. Tune in to Ingrid’s free social media training call to learn more. ***

11. “I wouldn't know what to say in my messages and updates?”

*** This is one of the most important secrets that Ingrid is going to share during her free call. What you talk about in social media (and how you talk about it) is the most important key to connecting with your audience, creating curiosity, building trust, and then converting your followers into paying customers. By the end of Ingrid’s call you’ll have lots of ideas and a lot more confidence. ***

12. “I’m not a good copywriter.”

*** You don’t need to be clever or have experience writing ads or brochures. And you don’t have to use perfect spelling or grammar. In fact, if your communication isn't perfect on Social Media it actually makes you more human and believable, and it seems more spontaneous. Don't get stuck. GET GOING... and reserve your spot now before the call is full. ***

To register (or learn more) about this FREE training call, click here: www.SocialMediaConversionSecrets.com.

See you on the call!

Mark Malatesta
Director of Marketing

P.S. - Make sure you register, even if you can't be live on the call. We'll send you a link to the recording after the LIVE event.

I Never Set Out to Become a Social Media Expert... by Ingrid Elfver

In the fall of 2008, I had a premonition that the world of business was really going to change, so I started doing things differently…
I maintained my business coaching practice and kept on doing public speaking. But I stopped thinking of my business as “local”. Instead I set out to create an international online business… one that would allow me to reach more people, travel more, and be less vulnerable to a struggling economy.

That’s when I started researching social media. I figured if I could build a social media network (and do it the right way), I would get amazing new business coaching clients lining up to participate in my programs.

First I found Twitter and started studying it. I spent a lot more time doing this than I want to admit, but I eventually figured out all the tricks. Soon I had more than 10,000 followers in my network. Then I started on Facebook (soon I had 2,500 social media friends there also).
I was so excited… my business was getting noticed and I was getting hundreds of friend requests each week. But I was ALSO getting requests to share my insight into social media. My coaching clients and friends wanted to know how I was growing my network so fast!
That’s when I realized I was on to something…

I wish I could say that there was one simple thing that I did to make it happen. But there were a few things:
1. The technical parts were the easiest (all you have to do is follow some simple instructions on Twitter and Facebook to get going).
2. Then I had to find my voice (learn how to communicate in a way that was authentic and unique), so I could stand out from all the other businesses promoting themselves.
3. I had to learn about the psychology of social media (and I had to learn a lot MORE about the psychology of SELLING), so I could attract more people, and build deeper relationships based on great trust and loyalty.
4. Finally, I discovered that there are lots of software applications out there (many of them free) that will do a lot of the work FOR YOU (some of them are a waste of time, but others will save you a lot of time).

Now, every time I promote something on Social Media, people respond so fast. As a result, my coaching programs are full (and I even had to make a waiting list). I’ve actually DOUBLED MY INCOME using Social Media. It’s AMAZING! But I’m just as happy about the results that my clients have been getting, using the very same strategies…
One of my clients had zero people in her coaching program… 4 weeks later she had NINE new signups! Another client went from 1,000 followers on Twitter to 11,000 in a short amount of time, and started selling a lot more products from her online store. Yet another client increased her income from $1,500 a month to more than $7,000 a month. And two of my clients got invited to be guests in the media because of social media.
The power of social media is absolutely incredible. It will bring you more attention, leads and clients than you may be able to handle… IF YOU LEARN HOW TO DO IT RIGHT, STOP WASTING TIME, AND AUTOMATE EVERYTHING CORRECTLY.
Because I can only help so many people through coaching 1-on-1... I’m finally going to share my secrets during a FREE teleseminar Thursday, June 10th at 8 pm EST:
"Social Media Conversion Secrets: How to get
more followers and turn them into paying customers"
Action steps
1. Register now for this FREE teleseminar: http://bit.ly/9vv4qN no matter where you are in the world. Even if you can’t be live on the call… I’ll send you a link to the recording as soon as it becomes available. But do your best to be live on the call, because I’m going to share some special news (and a special offer) at the very end… just for those of you who make the commitment to be live on the call with me.

2. If you aren’t already using social media, sign up for a Twitter and Facebook account (but my suggestion is that you LISTEN TO MY FREE CALL FIRST. I’m going to tell you some of the most common mistakes that business owners make when they set up their accounts!

If you have ANY comments or questions about social media, please post them below...

© 2010 Ingrid Elfver. All Rights Reserved.

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Ingrid Elfver's Social Media Conversion Secrets

Don't miss this FREE Teleseminar...

Social Media Conversion Secrets: How to get more followers and turn them into paying customers

How many dollars (thousands of dollars!) are you losing each month because you aren't using Social Media -- or using it "correctly" (to convert your existing FOLLOWERS into PAYING CUSTOMERS)?
During this FREE training I’m going to reveal:
• The top 10 benefits of using Social Media.
• The latest Social Media statistics that you MUST be aware of.
• The 10 most valuable lessons that I learned building my Social Media following of 70,000+ (it’s been a long road of learning by trial-and-error).
• The ONLY Social Media websites that you need to be part of to DOUBLE YOUR INCOME (there are only 2 of them, almost EVERYTHING else is pretty much a waste of time)!
• How to communicate on Social Media in a way that builds interest and trust… quickly.
• What you need to say to GUARANTEE that people will go to your website and BUY your products and services.
• How you can use software and systems to build your Social Media network FOR YOU, saving you hundreds (possibly thousands) of hours (you shouldn't be spending more 30 minutes a day online)!
• Details about my first online Social Media Conversion Boot Camp starting June 23rd, 2010. During this event (9 trainings by phone), I’m going to personally help you put systems in place to build your Social Media network (and start converting your FOLLOWERS into PAYING CUSTOMERS).
Click to learn more and register: http://bit.ly/9vv4qN

Insider Secrets to building a powerful consistent money mindset today. Ingrid Elfver, your business coach and mindset expert will share with you the powerful secrets of what beliefs you must build so you can take your self, your business to incredible success...

Sales and Marketing are... Beautiful?

I have a confession to make…
I’ve been a creative entrepreneur for a long time, but it took me many years to become more effective at sales and marketing. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve always had good instincts when it comes to people… but I’ve also had a lot of resistance to traditional sales and marketing techniques.
Since then, I’ve had a huge mindset shift that’s changed my perspective.
Today I love marketing and sales as much as I love every other part of my business… because I’ve gotten good at it. By that I mean I’ve come to understand that there are two sides of sales and marketing. And you have to have a balance between them.
There's value in flowing… staying authentic and following your inspiration… letting things come to you.
But there’s also value in going after things… letting people know what you do… and making people offers that can change their lives. If you don’t help other people understand what you do, show them the value of what you have to offer, and give them an opportunity to participate… you’re actually cheating them.
How’s that for a mindset shift?
I used to think that if I just spent enough time focusing on my “internal” process, that success and wealth would automatically flow to me. I used to believe that I could simply “will” abundance to come to me… through my positive nature and strength of purpose.
I didn’t need marketing. I was above it.
At least that’s what I thought…
Then I started to open myself up to the possibility that there was something more. You’ve heard of a spiritual awakening… this was my “business awakening.” I started to see myself and my business differently.
Maybe I wasn’t learning more about sales and marketing because I was afraid. Maybe I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to do it. Maybe I was holding myself back. Maybe… I could learn something new and do it in a way that would still be authentic to me.
Now sales and marketing is my friend. I’m getting more and more comfortable… and more and more confident. The most important part though, is that I’m becoming a lot more effective. I’m achieving more and more success. And I’m helping more people than ever before.
And no, I haven’t lost any customers because of it (although I’ve certainly raised a few eyebrows).
But I am having a lot more fun…
How about you?!
Action Steps

1. Take a deep breath and open yourself up to a new perspective.
2. If you haven’t already read it, buy the book “Zero-Resistance Selling” by Maxwell Maltz, M.D. and read it before the end of the month (deadlines are fantastic)!
3. Make a commitment to do something new in the month of May. Create a marketing campaign that is unusual and memorable.

© 2010 Ingrid Elfver. All Rights Reserved.

The Wonder of You by Ingrid Elfver

Comparing ourselves with others is natural -- but how often do you do it? Do you ever find your Self thinking that other people are smarter, more creative, more popular, more abundant, happier, luckier, more talented, or more successful?

It's easy to think that other people have it better than we do, but that is simply a clever way of avoiding responsibility for our successes and failures. The primary reason for our accomplishments -- or lack of them -- is our commitment to being conscious and in control of our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs; our dedication to a daily personal growth practice; and our willingness to set healthy relationship boundaries.

Each of us is so unique and different, that we must discover our path primarily alone. No one can it do it for us, no one has it easier than we do, and there is no way that we can successfully copy another person's persona or life formula. We simply have to believe in ourselves, be with ourselves, and empower ourselves. The people you see that are most successful and happy are working very hard at it -- even if they don't talk about it.

When you are inspired by other people: use it as a catalyst to discover more of your own uniqueness and power, make your own life more incredible, and embrace the beauty that you already are. Don't put your Self down, become negative, or envy. Shine. Focus on the things that you can do each day to honor your path and feel more successful. Treat your Self with greater respect. Enjoy where you are going. Enjoy where you already are.

Mantra

"I am enough as I am."

Affirmation

"I Empower and take responsibility for my Self."
"I am Unique and Sucessful."
"I am living my Dream Life."

Visualization

Visualize your Self turning your negative thoughts and beliefs around. See how every step you take empowers you, makes you see how successful and strong you are. Each moment you are visualizing your Self living and creating Your Extraordinary Life. Everything you touch becomes successful. You are in harmony, in tune with your thoughts and beliefs, constantly conscious of what you want to do and be. You are wonderful just as you are...

Action steps

1. Stop comparing your Self to others. Instead, begin asking your Self what is wonderful about you. What is unique about you? What kind of life do you want to create?

2. Work on your thoughts and beliefs. Each morning say empowering and positive affirmations about your Self and your life. Vow to not compare your Self with others. You are unique and incredible as you are. Find things that you can call your successes, each moment, and focus on them.

3. Be strong, and treat your Self with honor and respect. Ask your Self what it really means to love your Self unconditionally and compassionately. Be mindful and kind with your Self. You can break the bad habit of comparing your Self to others or putting your Self down.

© 2010 Ingrid Elfver. All Rights Reserved.

You are welcome to post comments, questions about your business or suggestions of what you would like to hear more of, below.

Selling Your Soul

For many entrepreneurs and small business owners, it can be very challenging to feel good about selling. It’s so easy to get lost in what seem like the more important day-to-day operations of their business. But when we don’t focus on selling, all that happens is we keep seeing poor results in our business.

Why do we struggle with selling?
• We don’t want to be pushy.
• We feel inauthentic – until you’ve sold a lot (and learned to do it in the way that’s true to you) it can feel forced and scary.
• We’re not sure if selling is the right thing to do.
• We’re not sure how to sell.
• We’ve tried selling before and feel like we’ve failed.
• We get uncomfortable during the selling process and stop before we’re finished.

I’ve personally had a BIG shift about selling… a HUGE mindset shift. I used to think that I didn’t have to sell, that people would just discover how amazing I am, and how much value I had to offer them, without me having to do anything or explain anything.
Part of the reason I was in this mindset trap is that I’ve always been very good at marketing, but in more of a subtle, indirect way. For a long time in my business, things just “flowed”… but there were also many times when things DIDN’T flow.

Not being able to be consistent was frustrating and unpredictable. And I finally realized that running your business from that perspective is going to make you fail. For years I was uncomfortable selling and, frankly, I didn’t understand why I needed a sales structure, marketing plan, or business model.

Now I do.

If you know you are challenged by this, start by shifting your beliefs about selling. Understand first, that you can be yourself as you share your “offer” with potential customers or clients. Second, start reading some [more] books about sales to keep learning how you can get better (the secret is implementing proven sales strategies, while staying authentic and confident – believing in yourself and your product or service).
The reality is that nothing (or, not much) happens until you make an offer. Your business cannot and will not grow unless you start taking action that gets you more comfortable with selling and doing more of it.

Action steps

1. Read more sales books, and learn to incorporate new sales strategies into your existing
business model.

2. Build a new confident mindset. Know that you are good at communicating the incredible value of your brand, products and services.

3. Dare to change. If you’re afraid of selling, spend more time studying it and doing it. Make friends with sales and embrace that part of your business.

© 2010 Ingrid Elfver. All Rights Reserved.

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This Week's Feature Article: I Can't Wait... by Ingrid Elfver

There's nothing wrong with being ambitious and wanting things to come as quickly as possible...
Just make sure you aren't becoming too restless, anxious for everything you desire in life to happen RIGHT NOW... so much that when nothing happens (or when something does happen), it seems like "too little too late".
As January comes to an end, this is a very important time for you and your business... because it's easy to feel like things aren't happening fast enough.
This week I want to remind you not to give up or settle... not even for one day. Keep believing in yourself, your dreams, and other people. Remember that "Patience is a virtue" and "Good things come to those who wait."
Make it a point (every day) to remember the importance of patience and embrace that part of yourself. Walk slowly, in the knowledge that you are creating and manifesting your dreams.
And become more aware of the unrealistic part of yourself -- the part of you that thinks you can (and should) have everything now!
You CAN have it all. It simply takes patience, persistence, and constant belief. You WILL reach the stars... simply embrace patience and all your dreams will come true.
Visualization
Visualize yourself being fully present and patient in every part of your life. See how powerful you are, your dreams carrying the seed of your power. See that seed growing, sprouting, blossoming. Visualize yourself walking stedfastly and patiently toward your dreams, not giving up or settling for anything less. You are strong and empowered. One step at a time, you are reaching the stars.

This Week's Action Steps
1. Be more patient. Consciously become more aware of your impatient thinking and actions. Be more forgiving and kind toward yourself, your dreams, and the people around you. Be patient and slow down.

2. Walk slower. Pay more attention to your thoughts, feelings, and actions. Be present in this moment and feel how everything is perfect. Everything has its time and place. Surrender to the rhythm and perfection of your life.

3. Feed your dreams. Set up realistic goals for yourself and your dreams. Focus more on developing a kind and patient nature and attitude. Keep taking one step at the time toward your dreams. Do not give up too easily. Be patient and keep going.

If you like this article, make sure you leave comments, questions below, also if you like to get articles like this each week go to my website and sign up right now: http://www.mymuse.info

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Weekly Ezine | December 6, 2009
Superstar...
I accepted an invitation this week to join a $250,000 challenge with a mastermind group that I'm part of. Maybe you will join me?! The way it works is that you commit to make $250,000 in 2010 (or, if you're already earning that), you commit to make $250,000 more than you made in 2009.
So, I spent a lot of time this week asking myself how I can step it up... do more and THINK even bigger so I can meet my goals. I want to keep on stretching myself... reaching for new miracles, bliss and abundance.
After the mastermind meeting, I took an entire day to plan my business for next year and make sure I'm thinking and acting in ways that will help me meet my goals: unlimited and fearless.
Let me ask you: “Are you asking yourself the same questions and challenging yourself enough? Are you putting BLISS and WEALTH on your schedule for 2010? Have you been thinking BIG and BOLD? Do you have a clear plan to accomplish your goals?
I am really committed to taking myself AND YOU on a breakthrough journey IN 2010. I want to help you create MAGIC and SHINE... be the successful, heart centered Superstar that I know you are.
Let me know what you're doing RIGHT NOW to prepare for the New Year so you can be more AUTHENTIC and SUCCESSFUL than ever. Send me an email by clicking here.
Are you up for the challenge?
Think fearless.
Be fearless.
And shine!

Ingrid Elfver
Your Muse & Mentor



This Week's Feature Article

Tell Me the Truth
Are you being yourself? At some point in our life most of us disconnect from our true Self, not understanding the destructive ramifications that this decision will have on us long-term.
Why would any of us ever disconnect from our Authentic Self: the powerful part of us that is all loving, fearless, empowered, confident, and balanced; believes in our Self unconditionally; has a unique purpose and life mission; meets life challenges head-on; always feels excited and empowered?
We sever the connection with our real Self because we don't feel that we are accepted or safe or allowed to be our true Self.

By abandoning our true Self, we develop a false Self: someone that we think we need to be to survive, be loved, and accepted. Leaving our Authentic Self behind is the beginning of denying our truth, instincts, intuition, feelings, needs, and wants. The false Self lacks Self-esteem, Self-respect, and Self-love, never feeling good enough.
When we disconnect from our true Self, we engage in destructive behavior. We begin to be filled with feelings of anger, sadness, depression, anxiety, and obsession. These are all signs that we are not connected to our true Self.

The Authentic Self is always within you, waiting to be empowered. You simply have to make a conscious choice to reconnect with it and empower who you really are. It is the beginning of you discovering what real self-esteem, compassion, unconditional love, and self-worth really feel like.
It doesn't matter if you have been false to your Self in the past; what matters is that you are embracing your Authentic Self here and now. It is time for you to live your truth and be completely authentic, passionate and alive in your empowered life, each breath, and each moment.

This Week's Action Steps
1. Go inside of your Self and reconnect with your Authentic Self. Make a clear choice of empowering your true Self. Open your heart, your ears, and eyes, and begin to listen to what you are feeling, what you are needing and pay close attention to your intuition.
2. Know your power. Turn your thoughts, beliefs, and patterns around. Embrace the reality of this following statement: "I am powerful: my beliefs, my thoughts, and patterns carry so much power and manifestation. I choose to be positive, empowering, and constructive in every action, thought, and feeling I take. I connect my Self with my Authentic Self and power.
3. Center your Authentic Self. Keep taking deep breaths, and feel your Authentic Self living and having power within you. Know that when you center your Self, you align your Self with your Authentic Self.

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Don't Clip Your Wings by Ingrid Elfver
Have you ever caught yourself thinking that success should come easier? When was the last time you began something and then gave up, believing that you couldn’t finish what you started?

We all do it…

But what do you think happens to your confidence or self-esteem afterward? You tell yourself that you simply cannot do more, be more, or have more in your life. Then a part of you is always wondering if you could have succeeded… if only you'd tried a little harder.

Without realizing it, you’re clipping your wings.

You can’t always succeed at everything you do, but you can always do your best. Even if you fail, you can become stronger and wiser in the process. You can become more likely to keep going in the future when things get hard, and you become more likely to succeed ...if you have the right mindset.

Because you have big dreams, there are going to be time when you fall. But you have to keep getting back up. You have to keep believing. And you have to keep moving forward. Some of the greatest rewards come from simply pushing through the obstacles that come your way.

Don’t hinder your growth by thinking for one moment that you aren’t resilient. You can face and conquer any challenge in your path. By simply following through you’ll learn that you can do much more than you ever thought possible.

You truly are...
POWERFUL BEYOND MEASURE.

This Week's Action Steps
When you set out to do something, follow through and finish. Even if your performance or the outcome isn't completely up to your standards. Simply do your very best and be proud of yourself for accomplishing your goal.
Imagine yourself setting goals and achieving them. See yourself moving toward your goals no matter challenge you are faced with. Know that your vision is bigger than any immediate obstacle in front of you. You will accomplish what you have set out to do.

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Just a Coincidence? by Ingrid Elfver
Your life is filled will small “signs” each day, guiding you through your life. Those signs are your intuition or gut feeling -- a sense that you are meant to be or do something.
When you notice those signs (and have the guts to follow them) you feel a sense of “alignment” with yourself and the world around you. You have more confidence and a greater sense of purpose. It seems like everything you do has meaning and you’re living your destiny.
How many “signs” are you noticing (and following) each day? There is a path that you (and only you) are meant to take. But you can’t ignore or resist the “signs” in your life. And you can’t try to be something that you’re not.
I’ve been having fewer and fewer internal struggles with my “signs.” I’ve always been intuitive (and it’s not just me that says so… ask my mother, husband, and clients)! But lately I’ve been bolder and more daring. I’m doubting my “signs” less and following them more.
For example, I used to feel uncomfortable about my unusual ability to “see” other people’s thoughts (often their subconscious thoughts that they themselves aren’t yet aware of). But now this is one of my greatest strengths in my 1-on-1 mentoring work.

Then there are times when I “feel” that I should call someone, or I mysteriously “know” what my mother is doing halfway around the world in Sweden. Other times I’m “guided” to write a note of hope to someone who keeps popping up in my mind. Then I find out later that the note arrived “at the perfect time.”
People often ask “How did you know?” The answer is simple: Pay more attention to what’s going on… around you and inside you. The answers to your questions about yourself and your life are closer than you realize.

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This process is simple but powerful. It will help you stay authentic and connected to your power, so you are less likely to be triggered, distracted, and unproductive.

By mastering this method you’ll be able to keep your emotions in check and move forward toward your goals, every moment of every day.

I’ve spent 20 years perfecting this groundbreaking method that will help you take charge of any situation. After this teleseminar you’ll never look at yourself, your business, and other people the same ever again.

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Click on the link above this and listen to the audio recording of my teleseminar: "Are you THINKING Like a Successful Business Woman: 3 Thoughts that will make YOU a SUCCESS MAGNET"

This audio recording is filled of information that you’ve never heard before, and you will start to see yourself as a brilliant business woman with conscious thoughts and awareness of how you drive your day to day business with your own thoughts…

During this audio…
1) You’re going to see just how much your current thoughts are holding you back (even if you’re already successful or think you’re a positive person).
2) You’re going to learn 3 mindset strategies that you can use to be more empowered and productive in every part of your life.
3) I’m going to tell you about a new program I’m offering that will help you apply these mindset strategies to your life.

Ingrid Elfver is one of the world's leading mindset experts, helping women (and highly evolved men) entrepreneurs build their business and brand.

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A big secret to success is thinking positive and productive thoughts as you are falling asleep. By changing how you perceive yourself, your business, and your life at night, you are much more likely to thrive during the day.
In this video Mindset Expert Ingrid Elfver will teach you exactly what you must do, right before you go to bed each night, to AWAKE with a mindset guaranteed to help you create prosperity in every part of your life.

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According to Donald Trump, other entrepreneurs aren't as successful as him because they don't leverage their time to the fullest. Trump challenges us to try to keep up with him, saying that if we did everything he does in a day that we, too, would be as successful.

How can you be more productive? How can you do more in less time, and have time left over to play? In this Mindset Shift video, Mindset Expert Ingrid Elfver will teach you concrete ways to see and use your time differently, so you can create the life that you dream of.

Please be sure to leave comments under this incredible video. Let me know what you think and what you learned. I also welcome mindset questions or suggestions for new video topics.

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Could you perform at a much higher level, if only you had someone to help you see and change the things that aren't working for you? Someone to give you emotional support and act as a sounding board for both your ideas and challenges... provide objective feedback and hold you accountable for your actions... help you take your business to the next level financially? Are you tired of uncertainty, painful guessing, and costly mistakes?

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Think Fearless!
Be Fearless!
And Shine!

Ingrid Elfver
Mindset Expert & Mentor

Mindset Expert Ingrid Elfver teaches you the importance of cultivating your mind in this new video. When you cultivate your mind each day, you give yourself the unlimited potential to grow and become more successful than you can imagine.

The secret key is to study something new every day, to keep your mind teachable, no matter how old you are.

A teachable mind is endlessly open and learning, allowing you to be more empowered every day of your life. Stay open and keep growing and expanding.

Dont miss this FREE Teleseminar!

Topic: Recession-Proof Your Mindset!

Date & Time: Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 8 pm EST
(7 pm CST, 6 pm MST or 5 pm PST USA)

This is going to be a very special call. A lot of you have been telling me that you're struggling to stay positive when the world around you (family, friends, customers, clients, media, etc.) is being so negative.

In this FREE teleseminar I will share specific strategies to help you protect yourself from the negative and limiting influences around you. You can't afford to miss this event.

While many around you may be struggling (internally and externally), others are finding new opportuntiies. In fact, Success Magazine recently called the current economic climate "the perfect storm for entrepreneurs."

Give yourself and your business the boost that they need to succeed. I will show you how to stay hopeful and create the empire that you know you are here to create... no matter what is happening around you.

Teleseminar Details:

Dial-in Number: 1-270-400-2000 (East Coast)
Participant Access Code: 914939

I so look forward having you on this call.

Think Fearless!
Be Fearless!
And Shine!

Ingrid Elfver
Mindset Expert & Mentor

Mindset Expert Ingrid Elfver will teach you the importance of taking "Mini Mind Breaks" to improve your productivity and focus each day. Learn how to change the focus of your mind's thoughts. Becomre more empowered tapping into the secret power of your mind.

Be sure to leave comments below this box, and your mindset questions are welcome as well!

In this video, Mindset Expert Ingrid Elfver will teach you one of THE biggest secrets of wildy wealthy and successful people: How they end their day on a positive note. When you create a perfect ending to your day, every day, you take charge of your own success. Your mindset starts to focus on what your perfect life looks like, and gets busy creating it for you.

Leave comments below, and if you have any questions about mindset.

This is THE video if you are struggling during your day, and you need to quickly change from the negative to the positive.

Mindset Expert Ingrid Elfver is teaching this important mindset lesson, showing you one of the biggest secrets of how to change one negative thought at a time, and why some negative thoughts don't have as much power as other ones.

You might not realize how many of your thoughts are negative, but according to research 85 procent of our 65.000 thoughts per day are negative and only 15 procent are positive...

ONE positive thought has the power to change EVERYTHING. Learn how to THINK successful so you can prosper, shine and be the SUPER STAR that you are.

Make sure you write comments below this video, and share your thoughts, and if you have any questions about mindset.

What do you do each morning? How do you wake up?

Have you ever wondered how successful people begin to build their wealth?
This must see video gives you insider secrets of the unique mindset that is needed to build your own success and wealth.

Learn why it matters HOW you start your morning and how your mindset will affect your day positive or negative. This very important video will show you what you must do each day to reach new levels of wealth & success in your business.Imagine if you took charge of your thoughts each morning and how you could then be free for the day to create true success.
This is the second video of mindset learning series, by Mindset Expert- Ingrid Elfver.

Take action right now! Post your comments or questions below!

Mindset Expert Ingrid Elfver will show you that you most likely are struggling with your mindset, but are not even aware of it. You will learn about mindset; what it is, why it matters, how it works and what you can do to change it. This is a FUNDAMENTAL and a very important video to watch. Learn one of the biggest secret mindset tools that EVERY successful person uses to become successful.

If you want to learn more about mindset, and want to receive my FREE "Entrepreneur Mind" special report, go to www.mymuse.info and sign up for the ezine right now.

I welcome comments or questions below.

Hello Beautiful One!

My blog is still in development but I'll have videos in this category soon. Make sure you are one of the first people to be notified by clicking here to join my mailing list. As soon as we launch my full website you'll receive an email from me with links to my free special report The Entrepreneur Mind and my audio program Create Your Reality.

I look forward to helping you find your wings and fly, into a new world of possibility and productivity – where you begin building a lifelong relationship with empowerment, growth, and success. Until then... think fearless, be fearless, and shine!

Your muse and mentor,

Ingrid Elfver

P.S. – Although my new website is in development, I'm still working with a small exclusive group of mentoring clients. Call 800.246.0106 or submit an email to learn more, check availability, and/or find out if you qualify.

Hello Beautiful One!

My blog is still in development but I'll have videos in this category soon. Make sure you are one of the first people to be notified by clicking here to join my mailing list. As soon as we launch my full website you'll receive an email from me with links to my free special report The Entrepreneur Mind and my audio program Create Your Reality.

I look forward to helping you find your wings and fly, into a new world of possibility and productivity – where you begin building a lifelong relationship with empowerment, growth, and success. Until then... think fearless, be fearless, and shine!

Your muse and mentor,

Ingrid Elfver

P.S. – Although my new website is in development, I'm still working with a small exclusive group of mentoring clients. Call 800.246.0106 or submit an email to learn more, check availability, and/or find out if you qualify.

Hello Beautiful One!

My blog is still in development but I'll have videos in this category soon. Make sure you are one of the first people to be notified by clicking here to join my mailing list. As soon as we launch my full website you'll receive an email from me with links to my free special report The Entrepreneur Mind and my audio program Create Your Reality.

I look forward to helping you find your wings and fly, into a new world of possibility and productivity – where you begin building a lifelong relationship with empowerment, growth, and success. Until then... think fearless, be fearless, and shine!

Your muse and mentor,

Ingrid Elfver

P.S. – Although my new website is in development, I'm still working with a small exclusive group of mentoring clients. Call 800.246.0106 or submit an email to learn more, check availability, and/or find out if you qualify.

Hello Beautiful One!

My blog is still in development but I'll have videos in this category soon. Make sure you are one of the first people to be notified by clicking here to join my mailing list. As soon as we launch my full website you'll receive an email from me with links to my free special report The Entrepreneur Mind and my audio program Create Your Reality.

I look forward to helping you find your wings and fly, into a new world of possibility and productivity – where you begin building a lifelong relationship with empowerment, growth, and success. Until then... think fearless, be fearless, and shine!

Your muse and mentor,

Ingrid Elfver

P.S. – Although my new website is in development, I'm still working with a small exclusive group of mentoring clients. Call 800.246.0106 or submit an email to learn more, check availability, and/or find out if you qualify.

Hello Beautiful One!

My blog is still in development but I'll have videos in this category soon. Make sure you are one of the first people to be notified by clicking here to join my mailing list. As soon as we launch my full website you'll receive an email from me with links to my free special report The Entrepreneur Mind and my audio program Create Your Reality.

I look forward to helping you find your wings and fly, into a new world of possibility and productivity – where you begin building a lifelong relationship with empowerment, growth, and success. Until then... think fearless, be fearless, and shine!

Your muse and mentor,

Ingrid Elfver

P.S. – Although my new website is in development, I'm still working with a small exclusive group of mentoring clients. Call 800.246.0106 or submit an email to learn more, check availability, and/or find out if you qualify.

Hello Beautiful One!

My blog is still in development but I'll have videos in this category soon. Make sure you are one of the first people to be notified by clicking here to join my mailing list. As soon as we launch my full website you'll receive an email from me with links to my free special report The Entrepreneur Mind and my audio program Create Your Reality.

I look forward to helping you find your wings and fly, into a new world of possibility and productivity – where you begin building a lifelong relationship with empowerment, growth, and success. Until then... think fearless, be fearless, and shine!

Your muse and mentor,

Ingrid Elfver

P.S. – Although my new website is in development, I'm still working with a small exclusive group of mentoring clients. Call 800.246.0106 or submit an email to learn more, check availability, and/or find out if you qualify.

Hello Beautiful One!

My blog is still in development but I'll have videos in this category soon. Make sure you are one of the first people to be notified by clicking here to join my mailing list. As soon as we launch my full website you'll receive an email from me with links to my free special report The Entrepreneur Mind and my audio program Create Your Reality.

I look forward to helping you find your wings and fly, into a new world of possibility and productivity – where you begin building a lifelong relationship with empowerment, growth, and success. Until then... think fearless, be fearless, and shine!

Your muse and mentor,

Ingrid Elfver

P.S. – Although my new website is in development, I'm still working with a small exclusive group of mentoring clients. Call 800.246.0106 or submit an email to learn more, check availability, and/or find out if you qualify.

Hello Beautiful One!

My blog is still in development but I'll have videos in this category soon. Make sure you are one of the first people to be notified by clicking here to join my mailing list. As soon as we launch my full website you'll receive an email from me with links to my free special report The Entrepreneur Mind and my audio program Create Your Reality.

I look forward to helping you find your wings and fly, into a new world of possibility and productivity – where you begin building a lifelong relationship with empowerment, growth, and success. Until then... think fearless, be fearless, and shine!

Your muse and mentor,

Ingrid Elfver

P.S. – Although my new website is in development, I'm still working with a small exclusive group of mentoring clients. Call 800.246.0106 or submit an email to learn more, check availability, and/or find out if you qualify.

Hello Beautiful One!

My blog is still in development but I'll have videos in this category soon. Make sure you are one of the first people to be notified by clicking here to join my mailing list. As soon as we launch my full website you'll receive an email from me with links to my free special report The Entrepreneur Mind and my audio program Create Your Reality.

I look forward to helping you find your wings and fly, into a new world of possibility and productivity – where you begin building a lifelong relationship with empowerment, growth, and success. Until then... think fearless, be fearless, and shine!

Your muse and mentor,

Ingrid Elfver

P.S. – Although my new website is in development, I'm still working with a small exclusive group of mentoring clients. Call 800.246.0106 or submit an email to learn more, check availability, and/or find out if you qualify.