The Jump Off!

Have you ever had that feeling in your chest…that feeling of uncertainty…that feeling of uncertainty of whether or not you are going to be able to take another breath?  In my mind there suddenly is nothing surrounding me.  My environment falls silent and still.  It’s not anxiety necessarily.  It’s this deep level of excitement!  It’s this energy in my chest, in my heart, that makes me feel very expansive!  I’ve heard people describe “living in bliss” in this way!  Once I slow down enough to realize what I am really experiencing, it makes me that much more excited!… Am I using too many exclamation points?!  I am using too many exclamation points!… It just dawned on me that this is the Jump Off!

After years of talking a very convincing game, testing out the entrepreneurial waters and failing a couple of times, I believe I have finally found my rhythm.  After years of studying, planning and plotting…After countless Business and Marketing Strategy Plans…After resting in a contemplative state for at least 20 minutes a day trying to devise that master plan to create a particular type of life for myself and my loved ones, all while serving others…I sit here, at my laptop experiencing the most unreal outer body experience!  Cloud nine, for real!… I finally committed to the Jump Off!

I launched my website and let it be known to the beautiful people of the ethers tonight!  I am elated because at this point there is no turning back.  I have more than just my mom and my brother to answer to.  They’ve heard the spiel so many times, I literally have to start bringing in some serious money before they will believe me.  Which is fine.  I totally get it… But this time is different!  I built this website and today I was going door to door selling my idea.  This time I am more than just all talk!  How frightening it is to realize that!  What an amazing feeling!  Now, don’t get me wrong…it took all those years studying and planning and figuring out how to talk a decent game (which I am still working on!).  It was all in preparation for the right place, at the right time.  So here it is, the beginning of an amazing trip!  I finally caught my breath and I am feeling more comfortable with the spinning of the room!  I am so thankful to finally be at the Jump Off!

So please share your positive vibes, if you don’t mind…

Check out my website   http://www.ourhealthyvillage.com, like it, share it, etc…. 

Like my business page on Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/OurHealthyVillage… 

Follow me on twitter   https://twitter.com/martyne_tolbert…

Join me on pinterest  http://www.pinterest.com/martynemarietol/ideas-for-building-a-healthy-village/…. 

And I will return the “like/share/follow” favor!  Within reason, of course.  And if you would like to strike up a conversation about your entrepreneurial experiences, I for one would love to hear all about it, so leave a comment below.

So here’s to you and me and the success of our future endeavors as we so bravely step up to the Jump Off!

How the Most Successful View Success

Nothing is impossible, the word itself says, “I’m possible!” –Audrey Hepburn

I have read quite a few books now on success, entrepreneurship, business planning, motivation, inspiration, etc.  and what I have found to be the absolute common denominator  that most all the successful people seem to agree on is that if you truly believe, you will succeed.  It we have the vision of success so deeply rooted into our minds and allow no other option, then it is in fact just a matter of time.

Some might suggest this to be wishful thinking but not very realistic.  I look to those that have ever made the decision to run a marathon.  The idea of running a marathon is so “impossible” to many, but the fact is that so many people have put their mind to it, stayed determined, made the time and put in the work to condition themselves, and they have achieved that amazing goal of running 26 miles!

What is so beautiful about the time that we are now living in, is that we all have immediate access to the experience, knowledge and wisdom of those that came before us and were successful.  We have all the tools and resources we need at a click of the mouse.  So there is no reason not to achieve our goals, make our dreams come true, be successful and wealthy.  Nothing in this world is impossible.. improbable, maybe…challenging, of course…but certainly not impossible.  I read this amazing article on Forbes.com “By Their Bootstraps: Billionaires Who Started From Scratch” and it notes many of the wealthiest people and how at one point they were just like you and me, hanging on to a dream, and fighting for that success…

Howard Schultz grew up in the projects in Brooklyn. John Paul DeJoria sold shampoo while living out of his car. Oprah’s first audience was the congregation at her grandmother’s church in rural Mississippi. Today they are all billionaires, folks with 10-figure fortunes who grew up in the school of hard knocks.

Of the billionaires on the 2013 Forbes 400 list, 273 qualify as “self-made.”

– Kathryn Dill

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kathryndill/2013/09/18/by-their-bootstraps-billionaires-who-started-from-scratch/

Out of 400, 273 started out from nothing!  No backing, no money, and some with little education.  I don’t know about you, but that really gets me motivated!  Makes me want to spend every waking hour trying to improve my chances!

We are so lucky to be here, in this part of the world, in this moment in time, with all these resources!  So let’s get on it!  I implore everyone to write down there dreams and aspirations, and then write down a plan as to how you can accomplish it.  Why not?  What is the worst that could happen?  You dive deeper into it and find that maybe your idea isn’t as solid as you originally thought and you might have to tweak it a little, which in turn might open up the flood gates, dispel the negative thoughts as to why it wouldn’t work, and finally get moving in the direction towards your wealth and success!  Then send the same message out to your loved one, your children especially!  Let’s all move up on the chain together!  Let’s build a society full of optimistic, successful, inspired, motivated, and innovative people!  Let’s build a generation full of people that knows anything is possible!