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How I Met An Incredibly Resourceful Man

Adam — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:15:55 +0000

Here’s a quick inspirational story I thought you’d get a kick out of.
It’s not about Roy Rogers, it IS about a guy named Roy though.

When things get tough, or if you’re faced with what looks like an impossible situation, remember this guy!

Here’s an inspiring short little story for ya…

Ever find yourself wanting more in life? More FROM life?

This guy figured it out, and he’s actually surpassed the normal idea of what’s possible.

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I used to work in the high-end construction business in Manhattan.

I’d often work around 51st street and 1st Avenue.

If you ever see an older man down there, pushing a large canvas post office bin, collecting bottles and cans, then it’s probably Roy.

He’s cool. We shared a rice and bean lunch one day, got to talking, and I asked him how much he makes collecting cans.

His story was pretty impressive.
Pretty much blew me away!

He was wearing new shoes, clean clothes, wore a watch and a silver ring (not your usual can collecting homeless person).

To my surprise, he told me he wasn’t homeless, had previously worked downtown on Wall St., in the financial industry, and had had your usual run-of-the-mill lifestyle.

At some point, he was laid off (before the recession kicked in), lost his apartment, and had to re-think his whole situation in life.

He did what he could. He starting collecting bottles and cans for redemption. I think he quickly realized the incredible opportunity this provides.

Ready for this?

He told me how much he makes.

Ready?

Roy makes about $800 a week!

Yes, $800!

He works hard though. He IS his own boss, and he works about 3 days a week.

Those three days, he works constantly, morning to night, collecting cans from apartment building’s recycle bags, and from garbage pails etc…

Not too bad, right?

Roy didn’t get bogged down by his problems, and he created an income which affords him the time and freedom to pursue his passion in life… his daughter.

He’s quite the family man.

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You need 3 things in life…

1. A sense of purpose and Passion
2. The confidence to follow your dreams
3. A real sense of fulfillment which only comes from giving value to others. “selflessness”

Soon…
Adam Shields

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Beach Recovery, Mike, and Lifestyle Design

Adam — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:21:05 +0000

Imagine, you step out of your car, walk down the short metal ramp, onto the dock. You untie your small boat, get in, start up, and pull away. You travel through a short maze of anchored boats offshore, and 5 minutes later you arrive. Lifestyle design dream!

You dock, tie up, and step out of the boat onto your private island.

Mike lives a cool life. He walks around all day in knee length khaki shorts, no shirt, no shoes. He’s got a deep tan, and he’s fit. He’s a simple guy, loves quiet, the ocean, and kite-surfing. He’s involved with an excellent beach restoration project http://www.beachrecovery.com/ . (If you’re interested in seeing an incredible project that “gives back”, then definitely have a look. I love the idea!)

So, Mike. He lives a good lifestyle. He doesn’t own this private island off the coast of CT., he works there. He’s worked there for 13 years! He lives well, loves his job, and can’t imagine living away from the ocean.

It doesn’t take a fortune, or great wealth, to live your dream life. It takes a little initiative, some resourcefulness, and creativity. All of which, everyone has. Everyone! Couldn’t you get a job as a bartender on some Carribean island? Why not? I know why.

The only thing holding you back, and limiting your possibilities, is your fear. Your fear is dampening your creativity and your ability to think outside the box. I encourage everyone to challenge their fear. At first it’s hard! Really hard! But if you have the NEED to live a better life, and you won’t settle for living a run of the mill existence, if you MUST change something in your life now, if you’re not feeling a true sense of fulfillment with the path you’re on, then the first thing you HAVE to do is challenge yourself! Maybe you haven’t hit your breaking point yet, the point which FORCES you to action. You don’t necessarily need to be there to succeed at designing your life the way YOU want. You DO need to feel a solid DESIRE to live better, much better.

Look at Mike. At some point in his life, he jumped on the opportunity of a lifetime. He designed his life, by taking a risk. Take a risk, dream BIG, and try to break out into possibility by challenging your fear of success. Be a black sheep, and reap the rewards. Black sheep, sunbathing by the ocean, on a beautiful white sand beach, drinking coconut milk… Nice image, huh? :0)

To your unconventional success!
Adam Shields
http://lifestylingbook.com

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If you’re trippin right now…

Adam — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:17:34 +0000

Every have one of those off the wall experiences where you feel like you’re spinning out of control through the cosmos, but it’s perfectly cool with you?

Imagine touching down in a place where no one speaks a damn word of English..

A place outside of Earth & Time…

A place full of giant Walruses, moving, walking, growing beds, flying igloos, and bizarre sounds….

Enter into: “The Pingu Zone!”

Don’t forget to subscribe to my weekly newsletter up at the top. I’ll randomly toss out other bizarre, cool videos, and stuff. Never know…. what I find may go viral, and you’ll be the first on the wagon..

To your BIG walrus success!
Adam Shields

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