Lunching with Jack Canfield–that was GREAT!
This photo goes into my lifetime highlights album. Here’s why.
Two years ago I read “The Success Principles” by Jack Canfield. I then read it again, and again. And it changed my life. It connected all of the dots of knowledge I’d plotted over the years.
Success is about taking responsibility for your life. It was that simple and that hard. I got it. And I was determined to do it. I was now fully charged (or manic). I became a walking infomercial for this book and decided I wanted to meet Jack Canfield and really get to know him. And so I wrote a goal and intention around it. I wasn’t sure how it would happen, but I believed it would. I could feel it and see it.
I then had a chance to meet him in May ’06 when he was in Minneapolis taping a DVD of “The Success Principles” with Better Life Media. (Highly recommended). At the taping I met him, but I wouldn’t say I got to know him. And so I kept the dream alive–one day I’d get to know him.
Fast-forward nine months and I’m having dinner with Harvey Mackay (Mr. Make-It-Happen) who hears my story. He can see that I’m a huge Jack fan and offers to make in introduction. Less than a week later I’m connected with Jack. (Easy to see why Harvey’s networking book was such a success!)
A few weeks ago, I had a fabulous lunch with Jack in Santa Barbara and my goal was achieved. I really feel like I got to know him. Must say, he exceeded all of my expectations. He’s genuine, whip smart, altruistic and super funny.
I share this story to show that sometimes your goals (or dreams) don’t happen immediately, but if you persist and believe–they will. And because I was super psyched to meet Jack! Plus, it gives me another chance to recommend “The Success Principles” to all of you. Our podcast (#8–Taking Responsibility) will give you a good idea of the impact this book has had in my life. And you can buy the book at www.jackcanfield.com. Expect great things!
