Soul of prosperity

1. Creating the context for success in all
areas of our lives.
Ruben J Guzman, MPH

2. 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

4. 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

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

8. Word, promises,
agreements,
commitments,
responsibility,
generosity, integrity,
trust, honesty,
compassion,
acceptance,
forgiveness,
acknowledgement…

9.  A living, dynamic group of people
brought together and functioning for
a common purpose
 Are either surviving or thriving

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

11.  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

12.  Our world is deficient
 Generates fear and survival
 Make a list where you say
there’s not enough

14.  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

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

17.  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.”

19.  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

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

23.  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?

25.  Whatever we put time, money,
energy and attention to – flourishes
 The more we appreciate,
the greater the value

27. Dictionary:
 More than sufficient quantity
 A great supply
 Great plenty
 Wealth
 Ample
 Plentiful

28. Epicurus

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

34.  Eliminate complaining about
ANYTHING for 30 days in a row.
 Journal 5 new things that you are
grateful for each day.

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

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

38. By generating, distinguishing and
making known
to ourselves and to others
the power and presence of our
existing resources and unique
contributions

39. Create 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

40.  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?”

41.  If we look around, we will find what
we need – there’s always enough
 We are whole and complete
 We naturally share our resources

42. Gratitude, fulfillment, wholeness,
inner riches, commitment, love, trust,
respect, contribution, resilience,
faith, compassion, partnership,
responsibility, integrity, generosity…

43. What would be possible if you and
everyone you interact with could
function from the mindset of thriving,
sufficiency and abundance?

44. We are what we think.
All that we are
arises with our thoughts.
With our thoughts
we remake the world.
- Buddha

45.  All we achieve
and all that we fail to achieve
is the direct result
of our own thoughts.
You are today
where your thoughts
have brought you;
you will be tomorrow
where your thoughts
take you.
- James Allen

47.  Making promises to yourself
and keeping them
 Being true to your word

48.  Dedication to the
long term course
of ACTION
 Never give up!

49.  Find the best coaches available
 Find coaches you can completely
trust
 Create partnership for support

50. “To know
and not to use
is not yet to know.”

51.  Practice giving up your statements of
scarcity
 Eliminate complaining
 Practice being of service
 Practice sharing your Sufficiency lists