INVICTUS - by Henley

From "The 11 Forgotten Laws"
(http://www.the11forgottenlaws.com/?p=5544)

"Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.

In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.

Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds and shall find me unafraid.

It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul."

- Henley

Thank YOU @Bob Proctor + @Mary Morrissey for bringing this, and other nuggets into my awareness, and for your wonderful work together to bring Raymond Holliwell's "11 Forgotten Laws" to life! 

(http://www.the11forgottenlaws.com/?p=5544)

"Invictus" by Henley - Spoken Word by Anand Murthy

What does the word 'Responsible' mean in a personal context?
Consider this. Responsible: "To CHOOSE to be at CAUSE for EVERY effect* in your life and everything it touches & affects"
*i.e. EVERY Thought, EVERY Feeling, EVERY Action, & EVERY Result

Here's a simple exercise to become more 'at cause' in your life & results
Caution: This exercise is simple & easy. 
So, why 'Caution'?
Because: "What is easy to do, is also easy to not do!" :)

Here's the Simple Exercise:
For the next 30 days, hand-write the chapter on Serenity.
It will take you 15 mins or less. I know, I've done it.

Soon, when you have the urge to 'react', your sub-conscious will start to recall ways to 'respond' from the passage on Serenity that your sub-conscious been 'meditating' on for the last 30 days.

*to react: "to act without thinking"
to respond: "to THINK & act"

Would you then write to me & let me know how your life & circumstances have changed because the quality of your responses has changed?

Love, and blessings,
/am
"Talk about things that matter to people who care"

"Serenity" - Spoken Word by Anand Murthy - James Allen's Masterpiece, "As A Man Thinketh"

Shelley Coopersmith on violin @ Runnymede Stn - Part of La Folia (Corelli arr. Suzuki ed.)

Description from Anastasia Castro's YouTube channel

The epithet 'Folia' has several meanings in music.
Western classical music features both an "early Folia," which can take different shapes, and the better-known "later Folia" (also known as "Follia" with double l in Italy, "Folies d'Espagne" in France, and "Faronel's Ground" in England).
"Early Folia": Recent research suggests that the origin of the folia framework lies in the application of a specific compositional and improvisational method to simple melodies in minor mode. Thus, the essence of the "early Folia" was not a specific theme or a fixed sequence of chords but rather a compositional-improvisational process which could generate these sequences of chords.[3]
The "later Folia" is a standard chord progression and usually features a standard or "stock" melody line, a slow sarabande in triple meter, as its initial theme. This theme generally appears at the start and end of a given "Folia" composition, serving as "bookends" for a set of variations within which both the melodic line and even the meter may vary. In turn, written variations on the "later Folia" may give way to sections consisting of partial or pure improvisation similar to those frequently encountered in the twelve-bar blues that rose to prominence in the twentieth century.
Several sources report that Jean-Baptiste Lully was the first composer to formalize the standard chord progression and melodic line.[4][5]
Other sources note that the chord progression eventually associated with the "later Folia" appeared in musical sources almost a century before the first documented use of the "Folia" name. The progression emerged between the end of the 15th century and the beginning of the 16th century in vocal repertory found in both Italian ("Canzoniere di Montecassino", "Canzoniere di Perugia" and in the frottola repertoire) and Spanish sources (mainly in the "Cancionero Musical de Palacio" and, some years later, in the ensaladas repertoire). Even though the folía framework appeared almost at the same time in different countries with numerous variants that share similar structural features, it is not possible to establish in which country the framework originated.
Over the course of three centuries, more than 150 composers have used it in their works. The first publications of this theme date from the middle of the 17th century, but it is probably much older. Plays of the renaissance theatre in Portugal, including works by Gil Vicente, mention the folia as a dance performed by shepherds or peasants. The Portuguese origin is recorded in the 1577 treatise De musica libri septem by Francisco de Salinas.
Jean-Baptiste Lully, along with Philidor l'aîné[8] in 1672, Arcangelo Corelli in 1700, Marin Marais in 1701, Alessandro Scarlatti in 1710, Antonio Vivaldi in his Opus 1 No 12 of 1705, Francesco Geminiani in his Concerto Grosso Number 12 (which was, in fact, part of a collection of direct transcriptions of Corelli's violin sonatas), George Frederick Handel in the Sarabande of his Keyboard Suite in D minor HWV 437 of 1727, and Johann Sebastian Bach in his Peasants' Cantata of 1742 are considered to highlight this 'later' folia repeating theme in a brilliant way. Antonio Salieri's 26 variations, produced late in his career, are among his finest works.
In the 19th century, Franz Liszt included a version of the Folia in his Rhapsodie Espagnole, and Ludwig van Beethoven quoted it briefly in the second movement of his Fifth Symphony.[dubious -- discuss]
La Folia once again regained composers' interest during the 1930s with Sergei Rachmaninov in his Variations on a theme by Corelli in 1931 and Manuel María Ponce and his Variations on "Spanish Folia" and Fugue for guitar.
The folia melody has also influenced Scandinavian folk music. It is said[who?] that around half of the old Swedish tunes are based on la folia. It is possible to recognize a common structure in many Swedish folk tunes, and it is similar to the folia structure. Old folk tunes (19th century or older) which do not have this structure often come from parts of Sweden with little influences from upper classes or other countries.
Extract of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folia

Shelley Coopersmith, Violin @ Runnymede - Part of La Folia (Corelli arr. Suzuki ed.)

Final Thoughts from 'Tapping the Source' - based on Charles F. Haanel's 'Master Key System' (MKS)

My Quest:
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"What can I do today to be better than yesterday when it comes to my Mindset/ Mentality, Spiritual Development, Physical Well-being, Emotional Well-being, my Network & Relationships, Financial well-being & Contribution? (... as a way of Living the 'Idea of Increase')

Why am I here?
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I'm here to leave the place a little better than I found it, and to have a kick-a$$ life-experience while at it :0)

The 'contribution & significance' part of my Ideal Scene involves creating, sustaining & expanding a foundation that will support an immersive environment for 10,000 super-bright, underprivileged children in India, where in addition to academics, they'll receive wisdom from my world-class Mentors about:
(1) Financial literacy, 
(2) Collaborative thinking, 
(3) Entrepreneurship, and very importantly, 
(4) Abundance Thinking; 
in an environment where entrepreneurship & 'deal-making' are considered 'normal' :)

... The goal is to create an environment where 'deal making' is so 'normal' that the students find themselves 'doing deals' with each other in the 2nd or 3rd Grade & learn the power of collaboration; and where they graduate to 'make jobs' (rather than 'take jobs'); so that they pay it forward by sponsoring others to do the same, 'tithe' a portion of their earnings to the Foundation; and perhaps, be empowered to 'spin-off' their own Foundation using the success principles & 'success blueprint' tested & polished here ... 

... A place where these young minds are nurtured with the belief that you CAN "Create Your Own Economy" and create jobs for others, and thus pay it forward.

The plan is fleshed out a little further down, and I'd love to enroll your support & guidance for connecting with people with the resources who can see the Purpose behind this Grand Vision & can help make it Reality 

Along the way, I plan to live life as a 'Life-Junkie' ... as an adrenaline junkie, 'experience' junkie, learning & growth junkie, a contribution junkie, deal magnet, money magnet, life-magnet ... :) by creating ever-growing multiple streams of income (MSIs) using a variety of vehicles, including real-estate investments, speaking, coaching, training, internet marketing and e-commerce; and by allocating an ever-increasing % of my ever-increasing MSIs towards the 'E-Foundation'

How?
In Stage 1 ("Creating Profits for a Purpose w. Real Estate"), my investors will make $2.95MM in 5 years.
I will raise $4.8MM in investment, which will be used to syndicate a Real-Estate Portfolio worth $12MM. From this, my investors will make $2.95MM in 5 years & I'll make $250k p.a. for creating & managing the deals.

This sets up the platform In Stage 2 ("Creating Bigger Profits for a Bigger Purpose by Strengthening Marriage Relationships") , where I create a $100MM business by helping 1MM couples in committed relationships build even stronger connections ... more about this below ...

Now, even if 90% of my abundant earnings were given away to the Foundation, would there still be more than enough for my family & me to live & thrive expansively?
Would it ever! :)

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You wonder, "Is this Grand Vision doable?"
Allow me to present some facts, and you tell me ...

The cost of boarding, lodging & textbooks for 1 child for 1 year in India is just $500 or thereabouts
(yes! ... http://www.ashanet.org/index.php?page=sac)

To kick-start such a foundation for 10,000 students (which is just 800 in each Grade, from Grade 1-12) would take about $5MM p.a. when running 'full-tilt'

Starting off with around 400 Grade-12th students will probably require about $250K in the first year.

Why Grade-12? ... 
Because, that's where the quickest results will be produced, and those who 'graduate' can help by sponsoring a portion of those in Grade 11, and by mentoring those in the grade below

The 'Growth Plan' looks like this ...
Year 1: Grade 12 - 400 students
Year 2: Grade 12 - 400+400 students
Year 3: Grade 12 - 800, Grade 11 - 800
Year 4: Grade 12 - 800, Grade 11 - 800, Grade 10 - 800, Grade 9 - 800
Year 5: Grade 12 - 800, Grade 11 - 800, Grade 10 - 800, Grade 9 - 800, Grade 8 - 800, Grade 7 - 800, Grade 6 - 800
Year 6 onwards (running at capacity): Grade 12 - 800, Grade 11 - 800, Grade 10 - 800, Grade 9 - 800, Grade 8 - 800, Grade 7 - 800, Grade 6 - 800, Grade 5 - 800, Grade 4 - 800, Grade 3 - 800, Grade 2 - 800, Grade 1 - 800

In the meanwhile, I'll also prevail upon 50 of my Mentors to devote just 1 day of their lives towards this Cause; and the works & words of each Mentor will be 'featured' during one week of the year. (E.g. Proctor Week, Lechter Week, Assaraf Week, Levy Week, Walsh Week, Hansen Week, Branson Week, Hardy Week, Bartmann Week, Kersey Week, Canfield Week, Bunch Week, Dohrmann Week, Gupta Week, Reid Week, etc ... )

Side Note: If you're a Mentor, what're your suggestions on how to create 'Increase' for the Mentors in such a way that they receive some fruit from the tree that they've helped nurture, fertilise & blossom?
Ideas? Suggestions? Thoughts?

As a result, the students will be 'immersed' in 'Life Success' principles, but will hear it from 50 different angles, and this immersive environment (something akin to SuperTeaching) will make it seem like they (the students) are seeing different parts of the same 'Life Success' movie, all deeply embedded in their subconscious. 

If it's true that "You Become What You Consume", wouldn't the students have 'consumed' enough 'Success/ Significance Principles' that they'll go out & create their world, rather than trying to fit into what's already there?

You may find this passage about Rev. Dr. Frank Gunsaulus interesting. 
I find it very inspiring!
(http://bit.ly/FrankGunsaulusStory)

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(In Stage 2, from above) One of my large MSIs will be an online info/ service business that will serve 1 million couples (in committed relationships/ marriages) with a 'daily dose of right thinking' using the principles of personal development to create more affinity, reality & connection amongst the life-partners.

At $10/ month/ couple, this business will generate $120M p.a. for me & my investment partners for the service I provide; of which I plan to give away an ever-larger portion of my ever-growing wealth towards children's education (specifically, 'mindset', financial literacy, 'possibility thinking', 'disruptive' thinking etc.), while I load up on life's experiences 

Even if 90% of our abundant earnings were given away, would there still be more than enough for us to live comfortably & enjoy all that life has to offer?

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I'd love to enroll your support & guidance by connecting w. people with the resources who see this Vision & can help make it Reality ... 

Let me ask you this, "Who do you know (or know someone who does) who is a very successful, decisive, PURPOSEFUL action-taker; who having achieved success, now wants to create Significance for others; and is willing & able to be 'Philip C. Armour' to my 'Frank Gunsaulus'?" ... see the story :)
(http://bit.ly/FrankGunsaulusStory)

... i.e., someone with the power to kick-start this Vision into Reality by saying, "Anand, I can see, taste & touch your Vision, here's $5m to go full-tilt, ... or even, "Here's $250k to start you off"

Thank you for (patiently!) reading!, and blessings!

Yours, in gratitude,
/am

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PS: If you're 'stuck' then try Bob Proctor's words to get 'unstuck' (I do!) 
>>> http://bit.ly/CreateYourOwnEconomy_2

Anand A. Murthy

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