Do beliefs drive you?

I believe that we all have passions and talents, and that given the right circumstances we will thrive. I believe that the world has wealth for everyone, but we are kept from it by ignorance, complacency and conditioning. I also believe that we as a society have been deceived about money, and that there are forces at work to keep us from ever achieving our true potential and wealth.

I believe that we can overcome those obstacles by becoming educated in the ways of deception, by maintaining constant vigilance against it, and by taking action. I believe that when we personally take those steps, we will find our Utopia. I believe that in creating that perfection we will find others who are doing the same, and together we will influence and enrich the world.

Our values keep the vision alive.

Each of us has the ability to affect others in a positive way.

My personal passion is for making art which communicates positive energy, inner peace, and a sense of guiding spirituality.

I am successful in that regard. I know that the art objects I make are valued for those qualities, because people who buy them tell me their reactions to living with them. In two extreme examples, women have told me that they chose my paintings as focal points while giving birth.

These artworks and the lives of those they affect are my legacy to the world. They will continue to elevate the spirits of others long after I am gone.

Why should you care?

You, too have the ability to affect others in positive ways. You have talents (even if you‘re not sure what they are) which are ready to be perfected, magnified, and developed into passions which will enrich you and everyone around you.

Take a look at your ideal life. If you had time and money to do exactly as you please, what positive talent would you develop? It could be a subtle as the talent of nurturing and helping others, or the talent of gardening, companionship, perfecting a golf game, or anything else.

Now take a look at you life as it is. Do you have the luxury of developing and following your passion? Do you feel held back by circumstances, and can’t see a way out? Would you like to know how to change things, so you can have the freedom to realize your full potential?

I’m doing it. This is how.

Many years ago I graduated from college with a masters degree in art and was scrambling to find enough money to pay the rent. I spent so much time working low paying jobs that I had no time to make art. In a panic/depression, I realized that I would have to find some way to make enough money to be able to afford the “luxury” of making art (since no one was buying it and supporting me.)

It became obvious that my best option was to start my own business, work for myself, make my own hours and get out of the workday rut. It was the only avenue which could produce the money and time I so desperately wanted.

I started a long stream of entrepreneurial ventures — all with that same goal of becoming independently wealthy so I would never have to compromise my ideals of making art. Some gave me money, but they did not give me time. I was dissatisfied.

What I’m doing.

I’ve found a new venture which has everything I want. I am surrounded by other entrepreneurs who share the same positive Utopian vision that I believe in. It has given me insights to avoid several financial pitfalls and build wealth. Now I have the time and freedom I want. I am an Internet entrepreneur. You can join me in this quest to reach your ideals too.

Having a passion for anything can be helpful when setting goals, but keeping the vision of your legacy in mind is a tremendous motivator!

R.I.P. Jim Rohn. You are missed.

Jimmy Gets A Haircut From His Son Bruce Wood

Over the weekend I bought seven new suits, including a seersucker from Brooks Brothers.  My Dad, James (Jimmy) Wood was amused by the haul, since he hardly ever sees me dressed up.

This morning he asked me to give him a haircut (one of the many skills I learned to save money during college), so we played “Barber Shop.”   I surprised him by wearing the seersucker, and he played along, pretending he was in a barber chair. We had a good time, but he didn’t give me a tip!

Afterward, he was ready for a movie, so I popped The Great Escape into his VCR and gave him his usual “setup” of Gatorade and chocolate candy.

Now I’m in my normal business suit (T-shirt, shorts & flip-flops) and tapping out this blog from his dining-room table, which has become my “office” while I take care of him.