The term “I love it when a plan comes together” does not quite cover how successful I have been in my recent efforts, and the system that I used can be 100% duplicated by ANYONE looking for success!
Back on June 16, 2008 I wrote the post The Winds of Change will sometimes Ruffle your Sails, and in that post I made the public commitment that I would find a way to move to the east coast of Florida within 60 days in order to start a new business. We signed the lease on our beach-side condo 32 days later!
We did not pull off such an impressive accomplishment by just sitting around hoping that it would happen, however. There were tangible, “real world” factors that went into our success, and there were intangible, impossible to predict factors as well. The point of this post is for you to realize that success does not come from sitting around wishing for it, but neither does it only come from working hard.
Success is most often a potent combination of your own efforts, as well as factors that you couldn’t possibly predict in advance.
Tangible Success Factors
As I indicated back in my original post when I stated my intention to move to the beach within 60 days, there were “real world” products and services that I offered up in order to make that happen. Despite my iron-clad belief that I would manifest whatever circumstances were necessary in order to achieve my goal, I still didn’t just sit around waiting for the success wagon to pull up in front of my house. I went out there and chased the success wagon down!
I knew that coming up with additional funding was going to be critical to moving to a coastal area, and at the beginning of the journey (barely 1 month ago!), neither myself nor my girlfriend had any additional money outside of what our monthly bills were costing us.
So, rather than sitting around waiting for the success genie to drop a free ride into my lap, I actively went out and worked towards my goals:
- I offered products – My own electronic products from 2 years of personal development work continue to be a source of value for all who have purchased them, and I leveraged that in order to help facilitate this move.
- I offered services – Although I have no interest in a career as a blog developer, I do have skills with WordPress, so I offered those skills as a way to help other people out. 3 people took me up on it, to the tune of over $500 towards the cause. (Maija Karin Photography, Privateer Nation, Power Sharing)
- I offered discount memberships – My Personal Development Partners site continues to be a source of inspiration and networking for the members, and also a store house of a ton of great self improvement and personal development information. The lifetime membership option there was taken advantage of by 3 of the members of the site. (Gia, Dr. Hal, and Jeniffer Karas)
- I did manual labor – Just because I’m a computer whiz doesn’t mean that I can’t get out there and work my butt off. I helped people move, I pulled weeds, I planted trees – heck, I almost got sun stroke one day. I kept my goal in mind, however, and I didn’t let a bit of back-breaking work frighten me away from my goal!
- I sold things from my past that were not going to serve my future – Like most people, I had a ton of crap that I was holding onto, but never using. None of those things had anything to do with the business or the life that I want on the coast, so I just sold them on Craigslist. Not only am I free and clear from those things that I associate with my past, but now we don’t have to move them, either!
You should note 2 very important things about the list of activities that I engaged in to facilitate this move:
- I did not stick to any “one” thing as the solution to coming up with more money. I kept my options open and I took action in many different directions at once.
- I did not limit my options by “classifying” myself. I did everything from skilled technical work, to inspirational and empowering writing, to manual labor. Each and every one of those activities brought income to the equation.
Intangible Success Factors
Despite the success of the “real world” efforts that I listed above, the intangible efforts were just as important to my success. There were things that were part of my success that I could not possibly have foreseen, and that was the result of 3 radically important things that I did every single day during the manifestation of my desires:
- I visualized what I wanted – Every morning, every night, and sometimes even during the day, I kept a picture in my mind of what I would see once I was living at the beach. Did it work? The condo that we signed a lease on is literally 300 steps from the sand. I could walk from my door to the sand with my eyes closed.
- I kept a sense of expectation – There were plenty of times over the last month or so that doubt wanted to creep in, but I never let it get a foot hold. I kept the attitude every single day not that it MIGHT happen, but that it definitely WOULD happen.
- I stayed focused on a specific goal – In the beginning, we actually had about a 20-mile stretch of beach that we were willing to live near as long as the house itself was close enough to the sand. After an entire day of looking at properties and making phone calls, however, we decided that it had to be either Cape Canaveral or Cocoa Beach, FL, which are collectively only about 8 miles of sand. Within 3 days of making the rock-solid decision that it had to be Cocoa or the Cape, we found our place 300 steps from the beach in Cape Canaveral.
Unforeseen Circumstances
My visualizing, my sense of expectation, and the laser-focus on exactly what I wanted brought things into the equation that I could not possibly have foreseen:
- Advertisers that I had never even heard of before purchased ad space here at Today is that Day and also at Fitness Destinations. That was all bonus money for the housing fund.
- Visitors to this site purchased affiliate products that have been advertised here for almost a year, yet had not had any new sales in many months. My commission on those sales went straight into the housing fund.
- Some very generous readers who are also fellow bloggers made donations to the cause, and they know who they are, so I will just take this opportunity to thank them again! Each of the people who donate
d are also paying members over at PDP, so their continued generosity was a welcome and unexpected gift. - The person who owns the condo that we are moving into (thanks again, Renee!!) had the old tenant moving out the same day that we went to look at it, and she agreed that if we were willing to clean the place up, she wouldn’t charge us a deposit. We signed the lease with nothing but the 1st month’s rent. How often does THAT happen anymore???
There were numerous other “synchronicities” that came into play as far as people helping us out, giving us guidance, or helping to keep us on track, and that in itself could be an entire wonderful story. I’ll stop there, because by now you should get the point that the unforeseen circumstances were just as much a part of this success as the “real world” efforts that were made.
The moral to this entire, joyous success story is that not only did I get what I wanted, but that I got it through a combination of both tangible and intangible success factors. If you have been putting all of your faith in one system or the other, why don’t you try combining BOTH?
You might be shocked and amazed at the incredible results that you bring into your life!
By the way, if you are curious about the health and fitness business that is going to be one of the results of this success story, be sure to check out my profile over at Bob Doyle’s 45-day Boundless Living Challenge. I’ll be discussing the entire journey and all of the awesome business details over there!
p.s. – I need to go pack, paint, and do maintenance on the house that we are moving out of and renting, so I’ll be “off the grid” for awhile. Look for the next post here at Today is that Day to be typed up from the beach! 🙂
Wow, the synchronicities really added up for you! I loved reading about your personal experiences and I’m glad everything is working out so great for you! We’ll all be cheering for you as you move into your new condo by the beach! 😀
Thank you so much, Nathalie!
Even as much of a believer as I am in the Law of Attraction and the synchronicities that it causes, it was still very pleasant to watch each one of them unfold. It’s always a joy! 🙂
Thanks for the mention!
The lifelong membership at PDP was just too good to pass up–I love it there.
And after checking out your post for your challenge on the Boundless Living Challenge–your idea absolutely rocks! I know you’ll be super(man) successful!
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All the best with your new venture.
It’s going to be awesome!
Thank you SO much, Jeniffer! Your support and your friendship have been a bright part of my online life as well as the great community over at PDP! You’re an awesome person to have in my circle!
Looking forward to keeping up with your success during the challenge as well, and to helping you in any way that I can!
Hi Aaron,
CONGRATULATIONS!
This is such wonderful news. I can’t say I’m surprised though… you’re definiteness when you told us about your move was so firm, that there was no way you wouldn’t achieve your desire!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful success with us and how you’ve accomplished it.
I look forward to further installments 🙂
Gary
Thank you SO much, Gary! Your encouragement and support along the way have been so wonderful, not just in the “feel good” kind of way, but also in the “belief” kind of way.
Listening to your own success stories, reading the posts at your blog and at the PDP forum, and having access to your products have all been a part of my mental preparation for a success story such as this one. Thank you so much for being a part of it all, Gary! 🙂
Hi Aaron!
Great success story! I wish you lots of fun at the beach.
Thanks for your lesson on not limiting and categorizing oneself. That’s an important one. The easiest way to get what you want is to get started and do it. You’ve showed us how.
Yours John
Thank you so much, John!
The lesson about categorizing ourselves is one that I learned when I was a personal trainer. When I first got involved in that industry, I had the stereotypical view of a personal trainer’s lifestyle. However, after doing it for 3 years straight, I realized that a good trainer is more than just someone who knows a lot about exercise.
By keeping my options open during this manifestation of our move to the coast, I simply considered every single thing that I had to offer, and if it had value, it was fair game to be a part of the process! 🙂
Aaron – this fantastic series of events shows how powerful it is when not just one, but TWO people really commit their energies to an outcome. While I’m sure you would have accomplished your goal alone, having a partner in the process must be incredibly valuable to you.
Congratulations on achieving this awesome goal.
Thank you so much, Maria!
And yes, the old saying “two heads are better than one” definitely applies when it comes to manifesting success! 🙂
Aaron – You made that subtle but so important point:
“Success is most often a potent combination of your own efforts, as well as factors that you couldn’t possibly predict in advance.”
It’s funny how the Universe works. When you make a choice to move in a certain direction the Universe will conspire to make it happen. Invisible forces will automatically begin to align for you so that you can have what you want.
You are so right, Stephen, and that was part of my motivation for writing this post to begin with. I want people to realize that there is huge value in their “real world” efforts, but at the same, if they discount the invisible, behind the scenes forces, they’ll be losing out on help from a powerful ally!
Great post! It’s so inspiring to hear about how you managed to make a big change like that. I hope you enjoy living by the beach!
Thanks, Stu! I will indeed enjoy living by the beach! I’ve been dreaming about it for years, but it wasn’t until I made the firm commitment to actually make it happen that I was able to bring together all of the circumstances that were described in this post.
It’s a good lesson about the fact that dreaming about something is a far cry from actually committing to making it happen!
Aaron,
Congratulations from Uruguay too!
Heartfelt thanks for sharing the good manifestations that you attract into your life. You are an inspiration and a continued source of joy for me.
Since I “met” you, I’ve imagined you at the beach. Even when you told me you were living in Orlando, I still saw you at the beach, because of a very clear post I read about your desires at the very beginning. And I’m sure I’m not the only one.
Keep transmiting your desires crystal clear and I bet you’ll always have a collective force supporting you.
Here’s to your move!
Wow, Patricia, thank you so much for keeping my “status” as such a clear picture in your mind! I’ll take all the help I can get from the collective consciousness that pictures me where I want to be! 🙂
I know a girl who used to live in south Florida, and I always “saw” her there when I talked to her or spoke of her. She moved to the (comparatively) chilly state of Pennsylvania in the northeast corner of the U.S. for family reasons, and it was a SHOCK to me. It just felt wrong.
I very much appreciate the fact that your vision of me and MY vision of me have been in alignment for so long, Patricia! 🙂
This is awesome Aaron, I have just checked out the map of where you are moving too. wow looks like 2 mins from the beach.
it is so wonderful to live near the beach I find so good for my soul.
Don’t you also love it when you put LOA into action and magic happens
Hey, Suzie!
Yes, the magic is awesome! What is even better is that everyone can wield it!
The beach is incredible. I have been in love with the ocean ever since visiting Hawaii many, many moons ago, and our new place is literally 300 steps from the sand. We can sit on our front porch and hear the waves.
It’s a truly glorious thing, and I have no doubt that it will bring a level of peace to my life that hasn’t been there for quite awhile! 🙂
We start loading up the truck in less than 12 hours!!
One of your first points, getting rid of things that won’t serve a purpose in the future, is one that hit home. Why hold on to every old coin, collectible, piece of furniture, etc when they can help me move forward. Great post.
Thanks, Marc – glad you enjoyed it!
I have found that de-cluttering physically helps to de-clutter the MIND as well, and since the mind ultimately creates the physical world, my vote is for keeping it as clean as possible! 🙂
Hi Aaron,
First… CONGRATULATIONS on reach your beach 🙂
Even though I don’t know you, I’m so happy for you. I know first hand the amazing healing power of being near the water, and use it almost every day with full gratitude.
Thank You… thank you for this phenomenal and very timely reminder. There are no accidents, and I came across your blog today for this outstanding, 1st hand account of the power we hold.
You just demonstrated to me the most recent lesson I learned, and that is… give to others what you wish to receive/experience.
Thank you!
In Gratitude,
Sam
N.B. I’ll be back for the sequel 🙂
Sam,
Thank you so much for accompanying me on the journey, and I am very grateful that you found my post at just the right moment.
I enjoy helping other people out with my writing, although these days my keyboard doesn’t get as much action now that it is competing with the ocean for my time! 😉
That being said, however, I am certain that living by the water’s edge will be an experience in itself that will continues to inspire more great blog posts!
Very inspiring post, Aaron, and congratulations on achieving your goal!
I’m so glad you entered the Soup to Nuts Carnival’s First Course…I’ll make sure to follow you on your journey.
Thank you so much, Marion, and I appreciate you helping to get my posts out there in the Soup to Nuts Carnival!
Congratulations Aaron!
How great is it to realise a long-held dream! It’s also great that you can explain it here in such tangible terms. I find that when I manifest desires I find it hard to relay the information of how back to people.
Also, before it comes it seems so big but when it manifests it integrates into my life with such natural ease like it’s always been that way and I can’t remember how I got there.
Oh boy, your vibration is about to go through the roof living by the ocean – enjoy the ride! I’m sure you will.
In love, light and abundance x x x
Thank you so much for your support and positive feedback, Lola – it means a lot!
Yes, living by the beach is SO in resonance with who I am, and in just this short period of time I have already easily forgotten what life was like just a few short weeks ago when I lived so far from the water.
To the continued successful manifestation of our dreams! 🙂