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Finding Strength In Adversity…A True Story

August 5th, 2010 by Nick Logan

Overcoming Adversity

Have you ever been completely kicked in the teeth?  Have you ever been fired, or laid off from your job?  Have you ever experienced a devastating loss of a friend.  An unexpected death or loss of the love of your life?

Sometimes we can find strength through adversity.  We all have experienced some devastating things in life.  That is just how life works.  How you deal with it is the key.  Sometimes these events come one at a time. Sometimes they come all at once.

I want to share with you a personal story that completely took the wind out of my sail.  I was down for the count for quite some time.  I could not eat.  I could not sleep.  I could not function.

I know that others have had far more serious events occur in their life.  I assure you I feel for you.  It never helps to hear from your friends and family, that

“Things happen for a reason.”  Or “You will find this as a blessing in the end.”

Your friends mean well, but sometimes there is nothing that anybody can say to help.

Finding Strength In Adversity

Like I said before, I know there are people out there who are much worse off.  I will tell you that recent events in my life, completely knocked me out of commission for several days.  Have you ever experienced that?

My recent personal story and what I did to dig myself out of that pit.  So what did I do?  After several days of not moving, not eating, not sleeping, and quite literally not functioning, I decided to focus on the one area in my life that I had control over.

So what happened?  I was a helicopter pilot by trade.  I guess I still am, but I am not currently employed.  I received a phone call from my company that would change the direction of my life.  Quite possibly the best thing that ever happened to me.  I was informed in this phone call that the company “No longer needed my services.”
Wow!!  Big shock, but I was not all that upset about it.  I knew this would be the kick in the pants to really get things going with my business.  I was also looking forward to working on my relationship.  Being away from your loved ones can really take a toll on any relationship.  You see, with my job I was away for two weeks a month.  I was in Arizona working for two weeks straight and home for two weeks straight.

I knew my business was going well…not quite to the point of retirement, but I knew this was a huge opportunity all the way around.  Within a couple of days, all hell broke loose in my life.  3 days later, I lost what I considered the love of my life.  This also meant I lost what I considered my home.  And the worst part of it is, this whole thing was entirely my fault.  I didn’t realize it at the time…but the way I was living my life pushed away those I cared about most.  It was only a matter of time.

So, as I said I was really looking forward to this opportunity.  Then the walls came crashing down.  No home, no income security from a job a really liked, and no more comfort and inspiration from the one person I looked to, to inspire me.  Like I said, I could not function.  If you know me, I am typically someone to look to for inspiration.   I Mr. Positive.  I always look at the opportunities, the possibilities, the lesson, in any adversity.

I shocked myself because I could not seem to look at anything in the world from the “glass is half full” department.

So onto the solution.  I finally picked myself up, dusted myself off, and decided to focus on the one thing I could control.  I needed a place to live.  Thankfully I have some support from family members who took me in temporarily, just until I could function again.

Staying with your parents at age 38 in a huge blow to your ego.  Not only could I not function, but I was out of my environment that I have worked so well in for quite some time.  I had screaming grandchildren, running all over.  There were toys everywhere.  No real privacy to do the things I needed to do to get myself back on my feet.  I know there are solutions out there, if you look for them, but I was not in the right mind frame at the time.

I smile now, because I know that I am back on track and things are/will be not only OK, but even better than ever.  I have decided that I am NOT ever going back to work for somebody else.  Watch this video.  I started focusing on the one thing that I can control and that is my destiny.

I know there are a lot of people out there suffering.  I feel for you.  I really do.  I also know that there are a lot of people out there taking charge of their own destiny so they don’t have to face the dreaded conversation of “We no longer need your services.”

I also know that it takes time to build a very successful long term business.  What is needed most is cash to fund your business and to invest in your future.  I want to share with you exactly how I pulled myself out of the biggest pit I’ve ever been in.  I started with the one thing that could really get my life back on track and that is income to survive.  Not only to thrive, but to survive.  When you are seeking solutions, they come at you like never before.

The rest of the stuff will work it self out eventually…but I had no choice but to take massive action, and this is exactly how I did it.  Check it out here.

“So What is The Number One Secret To Your Financial Destiny?  Could You Be One Click Away From Your Own…”

Mobile Monopoly

Step by Step Formula:  Take Your Life Back

  • Get the Proper Perspective…Clear Your Mind
  • Focus on the things you CAN control
  • Be open to solutions…Keep an eye open for opportunity
  • Take Action

What I did, and How I got control over my Life again

  • I was open to an economic solution…I needed it, and I needed it now!
  • I took advice from people that have proven to give me good advice in the past
  • Russell Brunson recommended I take a look at Adam Horwitz
  • I took action on the training I received
  • Within a matter of days I had a solution to at least one of my problems

I took a look at Mobile Monopoly

(Yes this is an affiliate link.  Apparently the FTC thinks it’s necessary to “advise” your readers of this.  I assure you I only recommend tools I use daily.)

I’m recommending Mobile Monopoly because I took a look at it, and took action with it.  Pay close attention to the sales process.  This guy has his stuff together.  He knows what he is doing.  It’s amazing, at age 18 this guy has nailed it.  This is a tool that you can have your own Cash Machine up and running within days….Not only that, I’m making a significant income in a very short period of time.  Check it out for yourself.  I care about your success.  I really do.

  • If you are looking to provide some freedom from the dreaded words “We no longer need your services”
  • If you are trying to get that all important cash to fund your business venture
  • If you want more time freedom
  • If you want a step by step, plug and play system to accomplish your goals

I highly recommend Mobile Monopoly created by Adam Horwitz.  It is working for me right now!

Mobile Marketing is the newest solution online.  Imagine being one of the first people to get 3 cent clicks on adwords 12 years ago.  Mobile marketing is 5 times larger than the internet.  Yes 5 times larger than the internet.

I have opened my heart out to the world in this post at some risk. I’m looking forward to your comments.  What I’m really looking forward to is hearing your experiences with adversity and how you have overcome them…


Give Something Back…I learned, You Get More Than You Give

June 7th, 2010 by Nick Logan

Lessons Learned…Give Something Back

This weekend I was asked to help out with a friends CNA graduation project. My friend just completed a Certified Nursing Assistant Program, and the class wanted to do a video for their graduation.  Since I have some video skills, I was asked to participate and help out with the project.  To be perfectly honest, participating in nursing home activities, is a little out of my comfort zone.

I am a big proponent of stretching outside of our comfort level, so I knew I had to “Put my money where my mouth is.”  In the end I really enjoyed the day, and my GIVE BACK turned into a rewarding GIFT TO MYSELF…Be sure to watch the video at the end.  It ties this whole story all together.  Very Powerful!

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What is your Own Personal Legend?

February 2nd, 2010 by Nick Logan

What is Your Personal Legend?
I was watching a web interview with Gary Vaynerchuk.  Gary V. is the author of “CRUSH IT”, Why Now Is The Time To Cash In on Your Passion.  I finished the end of the book and immediately started over on page 1.  We live in an era of unmatched opportunity.  Gary V. is an evangelist for being authentic, harnessing and monetizing your passion, and hustle.  Not hustle in the terms of a scam artist, but hustle in the terms of working your butt off to accomplish what you were truly meant to do.

In this web interview with Gary V.  was asked, “How do I find my passion?”  He simply said “I have no idea.”  It was evident by some of the questions popping up that people were looking for a step by step approach to accomplish their dreams.  Gary V. does give some valuable tips on using the online tools available to us in “CRUSH IT.”  But the real value comes from a shift in mindset.  Gary V. has built of a $60 million dollar business by reinventing the long perceived path to success. Continue Reading

Wow “The Go Giver” in Action

January 14th, 2010 by Nick Logan

This Video Gave Me Chills. The Go Giver in action. Through giving back these young men are having the time of their lives!

I’ve never felt an obligation to send a video response to a video through youtube. This time I did. That video is exactly what can be accomplished through our video screens, with our keyboard and mouse, through “Tribe Syndication.” All Thing are possible to The Go Giver.

This just expanded my vision of what is possible in my own life. It all starts right here. I have held fast on my vision for the last two years. I’m getting closer and closer everyday. My vision revolved around more time with family. I remind myself of this vision everyday.

The vision was to retire from my job flying helicopters and live on a lake house in Michigan during the summer. I envision our house being the place where all of our family and friends visit and enjoy what the lake has to offer. There is no better place to be than Michigan in the winter.

But the winters are cruel, gray and miserable. I’m not a winter person. So my vision includes traveling around in an RV to warm climates in the winter. I need to add to that vision after watching the video. I truly believe that all things are possible, now that I’ve seen the light with blogging alliances, and tribe syndication. Thanks for the inspiration…The Buried Life!!!

The Fourth Element of Success? Inspiration Quotes

November 25th, 2009 by Nick Logan

“He who has not served cannont command.”  — John Florio

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