Success

Here's a primer on a faster way to arrive at success.

Grasshopper Notes are the writings from America's Best Known Hypnotherapist John Morgan. His podcasts contain his most responded to essays and blog posts from the past two decades. 

Find the written versions of these podcasts on John's website: https://grasshoppernotes.com​​ 

"The Grasshopper" the part of you that whispers pearls of wisdom that  seem to pop into your mind from out of the blue. John's essays and blog posts are his interpretations of these "Nips of Nectar." Others have labeled his writings as timeless wisdom. 

Most of the John's writings revolve around self improvement and self help. They address topics like:

• Mindfulness
• Peace of mind
• Creativity
• How to stay in the present moment
• Spirituality
• Behavior improvement

And stories that transform you to a wider sense of awareness that presents more options. And isn't that what we all want, more options? 

John uploads these podcasts on a regular basis. So check back often to hear these podcasts heard around the world. Who wants to be the next person to change? 

Make sure to order a copy of John's new book: WISDOM OF THE GRASSHOPPER – 21 Days to Creativity. These mini-meditations take you inside where all your creative resources live. And you'll come out not only refreshed but recommitted to creating your future. 

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Also, download John's FREE book INTER RUPTION: The Magic Key To Lasting Change. It's available at John's website  https://GrasshopperNotes.com

Transcript

SUCCESS

Success is a power packed word. And it means different things to different people. Here’s what The Grasshopper had to say about success back in March of 2006:

“The amount of success you achieve is completely dependent on how well you cooperate with the resistance you receive.”

You're going to run into resistance on your path towards whatever "success" means to you. No one escapes being opposed somewhere along the route.

Swiss Psychiatrist Carl Jung said it this way,

“What you resist, persists.”

Oprah says,“Whatever you fight, you strengthen.”

John Lennon reminded us,

“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.”

Even the baseball pitcher with the fastest fastball knows he has to throw a curve once in a while. If you want to be successful, you'll have to train yourself to be able to respond to that pitch as well.

Here’s a novel thought. Treat resistance as a necessary but unexpected visitor. Beautiful pearls are a result of an oyster cooperating with a sandy irritant. The irritant that presents itself on the path to success is reality. You can't fight with reality and be successful. It's imperative to accept obstacles as necessary steps on your way to success.

When you recognize reality, you've taken one more step closer to success. When you respond to reality rather than react, that acts as a catalyst that will speed up your arrival. Go to work on your ability to respond, you'll be fishing in a bigger pond with more opportunities to catch success.

Tilting at windmills or shaking your fist at God may make your ego feel better but it only delays your success. The next time someone asks you, “How goes the battle?” answer that you are having lunch with the enemy and you’ll let them know.

All the best,

John