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Tobacco - The Gift of Gratitude by Mr. Twenty Twenty

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Hey mate,

Today is the “Great American Smoke Out.”  And I congratulate every single person who is focused on making a positive change in their lives today, and everyday.

I am a tiny bit concerned though, that Tobacco is taking a bad rap.

If you are a tiny bit curious, how ONE plant, Tobacco, could be held sacred by one people and be seen as a plague by another, I suspect that you too will enjoy this tiny little 7 minute sharing of wisdom below.

Tobacco - The Gift Of Gratitude - Click here to listen!

If you are touched by this teaching, as the elders, the Grandmothers and the Grandfathers touched me, please share this message with a few friends.

Gratitude - The Key to Greatness!

Enjoy your day.

Your friend,

Mr. Twenty Twenty

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Needing Validation? By Mr. Twenty Twenty

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Hey mate,

For now, check it out!

I’ll be back with comments soon!

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It’s called THINK and GROW Rich for a reason, by Mr. Twenty Twenty

Monday, November 10, 2008

Hey mate,

He called it, “THINK and Grow Rich”.

He DID NOT call it, “Tell me the right answer so I can grow rich!”

Look, it’s this simple, you DO want to learn from experts.   They will give you answers you need.  If you take the time to learn Systems used by experts, you’ll save yourself tons of time, and money, when it comes to becoming mega successful.

And even more importantly according to many experts, if you want to become mega successful, you need to learn how to THINK.

They didn’t teach you this “thinking” in school, in fact, many people tell me that school trained them not to think.

Because back in school, you were trained to give a simple and quick answer, the the question asked by the teacher.   “The Right Answer” got you a silver star.

So today, Monday - November 10, 2008, you sit in front of your computer, asking what is the right answer that will help you business and life kick arse?

You ready for it?

The right answer is learn how to think more.   Learn how to think more, by asking more powerful and productive questions.

Here are Three Vital Steps to Thinking Clearly

Thinking involves you asking questions that help you notice what’s going on, both out there and inside of you…

Thinking involves you asking questions that help you choose a destination, a solution….

Thinking involves you asking questions that help you take the actions that move you closer to the solution.

Thinking involves PRODUCING THOUGHT.   Not just “getting the answer”.

Here’s one more “thought of the day”, who makes more money?

Those who focus on PRODUCING?  Or, those who focus on “getting”?

Produce some thoughts today.   Do some thinking.  You’ll be glad you did.

Don’t get stuck on “getting” the right answer.  Often if you get the right answer, you miss out on so many more amazing possibilities.  Have a great day!

Thanks for reading,

Your friend,

Mr. Twenty Twenty

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PPS:  Remember THE BIG KEY!  Asking questions!  Asking Profitable Questions yields profit.   The better the questions you can ask, the more success you will have.  Here is my question for you today, one that we’ve been exploring in some of our trainings recently, How exactly can you train your mind to ask MORE profitable and more powerful questions?   Let me know what you think!

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The Honest Secret! by Mr. Twenty Twenty

Monday, October 27, 2008

Hey mate,

This says it all.  “You can imagine bad things happening to you in detail, because you have experienced bad things before.  You can imagine accomplishments you can make, because they are related to accomplishments you have made before.”

“However, you can not, ever be able to imagine the real miracles available to you, because they are so far beyond what you have already experienced.”

19 years ago TODAY, at about 7:00 AM I escaped SCI Camp Hill, the State Prison where I was a rookie corrections officer being held hostage.  I had achieved my goal, that I set in my mind when I was being beaten, and tied up.  I walked out after being held hostage for 12 hours, with my complete uniform on.  I could imagine that.  It was a minor accomplishment, compared to the miracles that would come to me for years after.  (Remember, you can imagine both hardships and accomplishments, but you can’t fully imagine miracles.)

Before the miracles, I had flashbacks, nightmares, suicidal episodes.  I had all those symptoms of PTSD BECAUSE I could vividly imagine bad things, because bad things happened to me.

Today, I experience miracles.  I couldn’t imagine my cats, my lovely wife, my grandkids, my international training business, my books being written and published.  I couldn’t imagine the elders I would meet and train with.  I couldn’t imagine YOU reading this.  I couldn’t imagine where I have been, and who I have become. I couldn’t imagine these miracles, yet they are here.

Because MIRACLES are always BEYOND what you believe is possible.

Here is “The Honest Secret!”  And also The Honest Secret of how to GENERATE MIRACLES.

“Can you HONESTLY get that you are so divinely taken care of, that worry, fear and the like are a complete waste of your time here?”

Sometimes, I can get that, HONESTLY and COMPLETELY.

Sometimes, I forget it, and the monkey mind full of worry and fear takes over.

This is why I am a leader, and not a guru.  Being able to forget and remember is a gift, that I still enjoy.

Take a moment now, and notice this thought, “I REALLY am Divinely taken care of!”  Let it sink in.

If you do that, I mean really do that, your entire life will transform.

But you can’t just sit there once you get this, you get to keep on living.

I keep on writing, I keep on teaching, I keep on coaching and training.  I keep on pursuing and sharing my bliss, because THAT is my design.   And when I am out of the way, no fear, KNOWING that I am so taken care of…

When I get The Honest Secret, the Products and Seminars and Services I offer flow wildly!  They benefit me and my clients.  They change lives.  They take off like gang busters.

And when I forget…  man does it suck around here.

So I have to ask you, are you ready, HONESTLY ready for The Honest Secret?

You’ll know if you are, by the actions that you take, by the seminars you  attend, by the friends you make.

Because… all of that, and so much more, is driven ENTIRELY by whether you HONESTLY get it, or not.

I give thanks for the miracles in my life, my cats, my wife, my grandkids and kids, my clients, my businesses, my having YOU read this.   All of which, I couldn’t imagine years ago.

If you have a moment, leave your comments here, and feel free too, to drop me an email letting me know you have been benefited by this miracle of writing.  Email:  2020@exhostage.com

Your friend,

Mr. Twenty Twenty

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How to get taken hostage. By Mr. Twenty Twenty

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Hey mate,

Today, October 26, 1989 - just 19 years ago, I discovered myself being taken hostage.   It wasn’t a gentle experience.  It was a cosmic wake up call.  If you are interested, I would love to share with you the most valuable lesson I can today, on my 19th anniversary of being a human piniata.

“Anytime you settle on survival, you are hostage!”

I look around, most people are settling on surviving.

They survive the work day, doing only what they need to do not to get fired.

They survive their relationships by either bullying their spouse constantly or by doing anything not to make waves.

They survive their “down time” by watching reruns, news, and finding people go giggle about the reruns with or complain to about the news.

Look around and NOTICE.   Ask yourself once or twice if this could be YOU?

The alternative to being a hostage is being a FREEMAN - a TRIBE member who REALLY LIVES, contributes to the lives of those around him, and enjoys the GIFT of life.

Think about this:

Instead of settling on surviving, expand into excellence.   Choose something in life worth becoming the best you can possibly be at.  Something that makes a difference.

Instead of surviving the work day, trading your time for dollars, start TODAY bulding a lifestyle where you can do what you love, in a way that benefits people, in a way that they can pay you, so everyday you are passionate, curious, brilliantly blessed and alive.   This isn’t impossible, it’s just RARE to see, or to find good role models for.

Instead of surviving your downtime watching reruns, news and gossiping, do something everyday that you are passionate about, meet new people, take a risk, cook a new meal, try out a new restaraunt, do something, anything that RE-CREATES you.   RE-CREATION is what recreation is all about.

Back to being a hostage.   Been there, done that.  Not just at SCI Camp Hill Prision in 1989, but many times since.   Everytime, learning about me, learning about the programming I had that literally helped me settle for survival, instead of going for the gold.

Today, I go for the gold.  Period.  I even changed my name to remind me every moment that I am here LIVING MY VISION (20/20 The Number of Perfect Vision is my name).  I chose this name so I could remind others to LIVE THEIR VISION, because if you live your vision, you just might inspire others to do the same.

If enough people start living their vision, doing what I share in this tiny post, maybe their will never be the need for another prison riot anywhere.  Maybe our kids won’t settle for surviving.  Maybe just one person will stay off drugs.  Maybe, we will all be amazed by the differences we make.  If we choose to live our visions, go for the gold, and to be what makes a difference.

Hugs, love, and whooo yah to you,

Mr. Twenty Twenty

PS:  Read the next couple posts if you would like to.  Email me at 2020@exhostage.com to let me know if this message moved you.  Feel free to forward it to a friend.

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Having a bad day, think again! by Mr. Twenty Twenty

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Hey mate,

This post is a little “real”.  And it’s a lot inspiring.  Read at your own risk.

I promise you, you will never look at having a bad day the same way, ever again.

You might even get inspired enough to share this message with someone you love.

Onward!

Exactly 19 years ago I thought I was having a bad day.  You’re gonna love this one.

I was a newly married prison guard, working the recreation yard on afternoon shift.  I literally was getting paid to watch inmates play at the state prison at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania (SCI Camp Hill).  Needless to say, to a 23 year old man, it wasn’t my dream job.  I thought I was having a bad day.

Shortly after my shift began, I watched in horror, as a good friend of mine got the back of his head kicked in.  That’s how fast some things change.   I knew in that moment, that everything in my life was going to be different.  Again, I thought I was having a bad day.  (I would have liked going back to the old bad day though, suddenly watching inmates play didn’t seem all that bad.)

What I didn’t know, was that 24 hours later, I would be taken hostage in what many have called one of the absolute worst prison riots in United States history.  While being beaten, and taken hostage, I began to think…  “I am having a bad day.”

Years, later, an old Native American elder who was mentoring me told me one night, late by the fire, “It’s all relative.”

Think about it.  Just for a moment, “It’s all relative.”  Then read on.

At first I was having a bad day, because I was not working at, “my dream job”.

Shortly after that, I was having a bad day, because I watched a friend of mine get his head kicked in.  (For those wondering, he’s doing fine now.  I just spoke with him 3 days ago.)

And remember, 24 hours after watching my friend get kicked where no human should be kicked, I was just yards away from where he was,  first running, then fighting for my life.  That was a bad day.   Getting beaten, tied up, blindfolded, beat some more, and then getting the ultimate wake up call…   yeah…  that was a bad day.

At one point, I suddenly changed my thinking.  I decided to “be blessed” by it all.

I decided to do what I had to do, to learn what I had to learn, and to shift what I had to shift…  so I would be blessed by it all, and so I would be able to help others, “be blessed by it all”.

So…

I just have to ask, are you having a bad day?

When are you suddenly going to change your thinking, and be blessed by it all.

Twenty Twenty

PS:  So it’s 19 years later.  I have published one book, have 4 more in the works, have produced hundreds of hours of audio and video products that have transformed the lives of thousands, I have traveled most of this side of the world, have been hopelessly lost way more than once, got divorced and remarried - twice, and now live with the woman of my dreams.  I have been a salesman, a preacher, a motivational speaker, led firewalks, vision quests, and have dedicated my life to helping people actually Live Their Vision and Let their light shine.  That’s why I changed my name legally even, to Twenty Twenty.  It’s all about vision my friend, living your vision in a way that enhances, transforms and blesses everyone around you.  Nuff said.  Have a great life!  You my dear, deserve it!

PPS:  Feel free to read some of our other articles here.  And let me know if you’ve been “enhanced, transformed or blessed” in any way from doing so.  2020@exhostage.com  Whoo yah!

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And then go here too:

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The Truth about Obama using Forbidden Mind Control by Mr. Twenty Twenty

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Hey mate,

In case you were thinking this is a slam on Mr. Obama or support for Mr. Obama, I will warn you, this post is neither.

I do have to tell you, someone wrote the article I could have written, that you might be very intested in.  This morning my Google Alert for “Milton Erickson” told me that a fella wrote an article stating, “Obama uses Covert Hypnosis…”

For what it’s worth, both Obama and McCain are using lots of persuasion and manipulation and covert hypnosis in their campaigns.  Some of it is very well done, some of it to me, an ex persuasion expert is just plain funny.

I do wonder, is ANY of it going to change the minds of a significant number of voters?

Onward!  Here’s to YOU!

BTW, here is what I want in a canidate, and also what I like to offer to people.

I want the opportunity and inspiration to grow, to change, to contribute, to transform.

It’s not much, but it’s all I want.  I don’t think EITHER canditate is going to offer me that though, at least not in the form I want it.

Here is a chilling thought.

The Iriqouis told our forefathers years ago, that our government would begin to fail IF it started “paying off”.  I see both candiates offering huge payoffs - just to different groups, and I see neither Mr. Obama or Mr. McCain being someone who “inspires me” by their current example.

Consider YOUR personal power.

Years ago, I began struggling with NLP, because Neuro Linguistic Programming was ONE of the TWO major influences that helped me to transform and start living again.  Before exploring NLP and Native Wisdom, I was a PTSD plagued ex prison guard, who drank to much, and just wanted to end it all.  I had very little personal power.

NLP taught me to notice what “winners” do, and to reformat my mind so that I could do the same.  The Native Wisdom traditions that I learned in The Old Way, helped me literally “come back to my senses”.  Combine them, and you have…. me.  A new and improved me.  Nuff said.

Heartbreak!

What breaks my heart is that most people today, aren’t exposed to old indian teachings - they are exposed to new age garbage that doesn’t help you to both explore survival through awareness and harmony, WHILE YOU experience the “deeper spirit” of the spirit that moves through all things.”  The old ways covered everything from survival to spirit, in one simple package.  When I meet “medicine men” who can’t survive, or survivalists who have no awareness of spirit, it’s like meeting “half people”.  We need both sides to live and to be happy here on Earth.

On the NLP side, what breaks my heart is that most people would rather use very shallow NLP to close sales, get chicks, and make people do goofy things, rather than use it as a tool for personal transformation.  I see so many men, who just have to experience a simple shift or two (stuff we do here), but they go for the quick fix… how to manipulate BECAUSE they don’t become the man who doesn’t have to manipulate.

Thank you for reading that last sentence.  it was a bit odd, but it’s the best I can do this morning.

Ready for Tribe?

Anyhoo, Carol and I are building our tribes here, groups of people who want to grow, shift, transform… groups of people who are ready to discover how cool they really are.  We continue to sell our online crash courses, which no matter what they are called, call the listener to grow and evolve.   We continue to grow ourselves, and to learn how to help other people free themselves from being HOSTAGE to their inner bullshit.

We continue to lead by example.  We aren’t guru’s who have arrived, we are leaders who are exploring what all life can become.   Wouldn’t that be nice to see in a canditate.

Let me ask you just one question…

So let me ask you a question…   do you really think EITHER presidential candidate is in the race for you?

Yes, who ever wins will “make history”, and YES so COULD you.  You are the biggest variable in your life.  YOU!  You can work with people like me who get paid to help people maximize their lives.  YOU can form masterminds and alliances to again maximize your results and how you impact the world.  YOU can live your life, coming from hoping the next president makes it happen, or YOU can do what ever it takes to move toward your own liberty, and inspire those around you to do the same.

Here’s to YOU!

Mr. Twenty Twenty

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Tribe Building, Variables, and Peanut Butter by Twenty Twenty

Friday, October 17, 2008

Hey mate,

Here is the answer, “It’s all about life style.”  (You’ll discover the question in just a moment.)

Style of life.   I’m not talking flashy cars here, I’m talking about three diamonds in the rough.

  • Willingness to lead, but not manage.
  • Willingness to be responsible, but not having to be in control.
  • And making peanut butter for Carol.

Since I quit 3 weeks ago (see earlier post on this blog), I’ve made lots of discoveries.  Discoveries that will continue to open doors, reduce stress, and increase happiness and productivity in my life.

The first discovery is that I am building a tribe. A tribe is a group of people, with a shared purpose for existing, who’s members can communicate with one another.   This is different than just managing a group or marketing to a group, Leading a Tribe involves me growing in a way that people want to follow what I am doing.

My tribe is full of people who want more in life, more heart, soul, stuff, success, and integrity.  It’s a tribe full of people who have been on The Jumping Mouse Journey, and who are on their way back home.  People who want more success, and more depth, who aren’t willing to sacrifice either anymore.

Many of the tribe members take my courses, and buy my products, it’s just part of what they have in common, and they also tend to come together and become like family.  There are some really cool benefits to this.  One of their gathering spots on the net is here:  The Science Of Excellence.  Like many tribes, they have bits and pieces of their own tribal language, they have some inside jokes, and they welcome new folks as guests and tribe members who are willing to show up and share themselves.

The second discovery I’ve made since quitting is that many people don’t realize they are the biggest variable in their life. Here’s what I mean.  Being the biggest variable in your life, means that you have the most influence over what happens to you.   You make choices.   Those choices change lives, including yours.  Like my choice to write this today, it’s an expression of me being the biggest variable in my life, but I am not the only variable in my life.  (In other words, poop sometimes happens.)

Being a variable helps us to remember, to be responsible, yet take it easy on yourself.  We all make decisions when we aren’t in the best mental or physical condition sometimes, or we make decisions on limited data, and those decisions can lead to having a good decent regret.   That’s okay…   You are just the biggest variable in your life, have a decent regret once in a while.  It helps build capacity for compassion and authentic rapport.

The third discovery, Carol likes my home made peanut butter. “It takes like real peanuts.”  Lifestyle.  It’s not being able to brag about buying the best peanut butter in the world.  It’s being able to take the time to make your own and share that with someone you love.

Now what can you do with that this weekend?  The answer is lifestyle.

Let me know

Your friend,

Mr. Twenty Twenty

The Ex Hostage with Heart and Soul

PS:  Read the next article too, if you have just 2 minutes, and then click on a link.  Discover more, and email me about what you discover, about you.  Email:  2020@exhostage.com

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Power Keys for Today by Mr. Twenty Twenty

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Hey mate,

If you’ve been reading me for a while, both here and at nlplive.com, you know most of my writing isn’t normal or the average you’ll see out there on the internet, in NLP land, or anywhere.

Here’s why, my life kicks arse, it has more amazing ups and downs, and delightful discoveries than you might be able to imagine, or believe. I’m not the guy with the biggest bank account, maybe someday, but I am possibly one of the most curious, caring, and passionate successful people you may ever meet. (That’s what I am told, thanks for letting me know.)

As far as I can tell, the Happiness, Love, and Effectiveness Carol and I experience here result from a series of very simple keys. The FIRST is: Get definite!

Today we’ll explore this Power Key. Get Definite!

Here is a way to Get Definite that will get your dreams to come true. You’ve heard it before, so do it.

I learned through Napoleon Hill to Get Definite about goals. Today I weigh 203. I have a goal of a specific weight by Scout Camp - end of THIS month. I am 57 pounds lighter than I used to be. Can you see the power of THIS KIND of getting definite.

Here is a way to Get Definite that will transform your entire life.

It is that powerful. Name the non negotiable qualities of your life. Pick just THREE. Make them only ONE word each.

My three non negotiable qualities are Peace - Love - Joy. If you know me, let me know how well they are showing up. If you live close by, let me know how much more they have been showing up RECENTLY.

Until you GET DEFINITE, you will unconsciously and consciously allow EVERYTHING to be negotiable.

Get definite about your Goals. That’s easy. Work toward them in a way that includes your 3 Non Negotiable Qualities of life.

Take a few moments today, and get definite about your LIFE. That’s easy, and yet a little challenging.

“If you do this NOW, and find that it starts transforming your life… register for our Fusion 9 course. What I just shared today is the first 15 minutes of the first week. Fusion 9 is a Nine Week Telecourse, with 9 disks of audio, and a really cool handbook.”

No fluff, no filler, no bull. Just me, and you, and so far 4 more awesome folks exploring life together. If this tiny little bit resonates with you, follow your gut and do the course.

Fusion 9 Details and Registration here!

Do it. Do the exercise above, and then if you want to go faster, deeper, and leap tall buildings, get in Fusion9.

Enjoy the day,

Mr. Twenty Twenty

PS: I really want you to do the exercise above. Three Qualities of Life. Even if you don’t choose to do Fusion 9, doing that, putting them in front of you everyday, will transform your world. Everyone of my coaching / training clients who has done this, has thanked me, multiple times. I don’t have to ask why, because I’m living it too. Go for it.

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Flying Miracles by Mr. Twenty Twenty

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Hey mate,

Miracles.

How many have you had today?

How many have you noticed?

So almost 20 years ago I was a hostage in one of the worst prison riots in the history of the United States.  Surviving that was a miracle.   Who I have become since, that’s another miracle.

Who are you becoming?  What miracle are you living, inspiring, nurturing today?

Meet my friend Fred.  Fred is one of my daily miracles.

Carol and I don’t know what Fred is.  He’s bigger than our ducks, smaller than our geese, he hangs with both the ducks and geese.  He’s just, “Fred”.

Yesterday, we got to watch him fly for the first time.  Today while we were cooking out breakfast, he flew over to join us. We enjoyed both his flight and his visit.

To most everyone else, a goofy looking bird flying isn’t a miracle.  To us, well it makes me laugh, cry, and appreciate the joy of life.  His beauty and joy, invites me to reveal mine.

Fred is the joy of life.   Just watching him “being joy” inspires me.

So how does that fit in with “the big picture”?

What I do, is help people notice and have more “joy” in their lives.  I do this by helping people to temporarily experience “stuff of life” outside of their normal filters.

For years, I have been using what I learned from some old NLP guys, and some Native American elders, to help people to “step outside” their filters.

Just entertain this, the amount of joy you experience, and the amount of success you have, is filtered.

Every perception you have, and every communication you make is “filtered”.

In Ho’oponopono they would say “memory” gets in the way.

The elders would say your “way of perceiving” gets in the way.

An cop sees a different world than a social worker.  Both of them see a different world than an old man, or a young girl.

Here’s what is cool in my life…

I don’t do much.  I don’t fix people.  I don’t use techniques to change clients.

I simply notice what they have been missing.   And I help them notice key parts of what they have been missing, and how they filter their lives…

And often both me and my clients giggle about this.  Because life can be just that joyful, and thinking your filtered perceptions can be just silly enough to giggle about.

Here’s the key, everyone does this.

I was blessed with a miracle called Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after being taken hostage back in 1989.  That blessing gave me tons of stress and flashbacks, because everything got filtered by “hostage” filters for a while.

What freed me?  Learning how to notice more.

Learning how to notice much much more.

And how to judge, prepare, and protect less.

(And I’m not perfect, and not interested in that either.  I just keep noticing filters, and how to step out of them…  and notice more.)

Back to Fred.

Fred like most animals doesn’t have filters.   Filters lead to “stories”.  Stories like, I can be happy later, once I get this or do that.  Fred doesn’t have those stories either.

People are driven by stories.  Mostly, they are driven nuts by stories.

Anyhoo,  if you want to experience less stories, step outside of your filters, and just share some joy of discovery with me, there are some links below to help you do that.

Come join me, Fred, and Carol sometime.  You’ll probably find like many others that you are glad you did.

Hugs and whooo yah!

Your friend,

Mr. Twenty Twenty

Join Fusion 9! A nine week teleseminar series, that will rock your world! Starts Wednesday - October 29!

Honor Coaching - Where you set the fee, pay anonymously, and both our worlds transform! Click here!

Scout Camp 2008 - Apache Scout Skills - Spirit - Real life - Nuff Said - Click here!

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