EPISODE8 - THE SECRET - Interview with a Believer - Darren Kittleson

EPISODE8 - THE SECRET - Interview with a Believer - Darren Kittleson

Recorded Time: 03/15/07 08:30 PM EDT

Does The Secret have any real impact on lives? Is the Law of Attraction something we can really plug into? Well, tonight we'll talk with Darren Kittleson, an operating principal of Keller-Williams Real Estate in Madison, Wisconsin. He has plugged HIS life into these timeless principles with intriguing results.

Darren introduced his employees, his friends (bought 10 copies) , and even his mother to this riveting video - such is his belief of the powers it has ready to unleash.

Sincere and articulate, Darren will share his experiences with The Secret in this live, unrehearsed interview. Chime in and enjoy here.

http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/audioPop.jsp?episodeId=12233&cmd=apop

EPISODE7 - THE SECRET How does KIVA tie in?

The TalkShoe KIVA-THON TalkCast is came and went on March 18 -March 19 2007.

So? Another telethon. What does KIVA have to do with THE SECRET?

Here's a report on the KIVA-THON I did in my ActiveRain blog:

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20 March 2007 - First Day of Spring

KIVATHON called a screaming success! TalkShoe (http://www.talkshoe.com) - our premiere podcasting relationship (and the place where you can find our archived radio shows) - staged a 24-hour KIVATHON from March 18th thru March 19th, Noon to Noon. The Your Home-Your Money radio Mortgage Guys - Bill and Art - hosted one of the hours and had a blast. The interactive podcast talkathon - the first of its kind - raised money and awareness for http://www.kiva.org/, the world leader in online microlending.

Microlending consists of giving small loans to (very) small businesses and entrepeneurs in developing nations, ones where the economy and regular banking do not allow the "little guy" to make it. The loans range from $250 to $1300 and will be paid back in 6 to 18 months. At KIVA.org the lender - you or me - invests in $25 increments and we choose the individuals, who are pre-screened, WE want to sponsor. (Don't have $25 right now? TalkShoe can handle smaller investments at their website - Look for the KIVA banner.)

It's fun and rewarding to see a business grow from nothing, especially in areas where women are little more than property and bank interest rates can be as high as 1000% (and you though YOUR interest rate was high!) Each lender gets a "home page" and the people you sponsor - along with their other lenders - are interlinked throughout. There are bargraphs depicting fundraising efforts and reporting the amount of money paid back as a percentage. That's right - lenders get PAID BACK - it IS a loan, you remember. We can then take our money out (we don't get interest) or reinvest in another business. Simple.

You can go to http://www.kiva.org/ to see how it all works.

You can also subscribe to our KIVA blog at http://activerain.com/groups/KIVA and stay in the loop.

Bill and I have our lender page at http://www.kiva.org/lender/YHYM, where you will see our two (so far) entrepreneurs at work. As of the writing of this blog, both Asia (Bulgaria) and Dilorom (Tajikistan) are now fully funded and working their businesses. Booyah!

This is an incredibly worthwhile venture. We urge you to get involved - or to find someone or something you want to help learn and grow and make a better life. Thanks for all you do.

Best wishes.

Art Blanchet

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KIVA is about stepping out of yourself. It's about giving back. It's about thanking God, the Universe, or anyone who will accept your Gratitude about your life. Our little talkcast on KIVA and The Secret can be heard here, on TalkShoe.

Thanks

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EPISODE6 - THE SECRET Talkcast - Our SECRET Admirers

EPISODE6 - THE SECRET - Our SECRET Admirers

Time: 02/27/07 07:01 PM EST

Description: We all know someone who has figured out The Secret long before it became an internet phenomenon - how were they different? What can we learn from them that we should have known? What is the difference between them and the Big Dogs?

In this Episode we reference people we know PERSONALLY who seem to have caught on to the whole concept and principles of The Secret long before anyone had heard of Rhonda Byrne or www.TheSecret.TV . They have attracted success and joy in all areas of their lives. They aren't celebrities and they aren't teachers and gurus - just people like us. But they are different from us.

We explore a few examples that - as Yogi Berra put it -"You can observe a lot just by watching!" They are different, but not all THAT different. It has to be they way they think, feel believe and...eventually...do. We'll look at this together...

Listen to this episode HERE.

EPISODE 5 - THE SECRET Talkcast: Oprah, Yes - But Others, Too

Title: EPISODE5 - THE SECRET Talkcast - Oprah, Yes - But Others, Too

Time: 02/15/07 02:32 PM EST

Description: Been pondering this latest push for The Secret since Oprah. Her statement about "this is what I've been talking about..." struck me.


As I think of the people I know personally - even in my own little sphere of existence - I am struck by the successes of those who just naturally assume the "abundance mentality": A close friend and cohort who serves as he (unconsciously) receives, a Realtor colleague who just always assumes the best and loves to do the tasks in her business that others avoid (and her business grows), friends from college who always shared and gave and live such an abundant life.


I will try to interview these people down the road as we examine what makes some people "tick" better than others. Many seem to have a "piece" of The Secret and it's worth a few minutes to find out how and why.

(Currently on vacation in FL - will resume and "catch up upn my return.)

Listen to this episode here.

Memorial Day Gratitude

One of The Secret principles essential to a successful life is Gratitude. Without strong feelings of gratitude - an appreciation for what you have, are, or for what others have given - it would be silly to expect more in your life. Memorial Day is a day of Gratitude for me.



Over 20 years ago my first home was located on a dead end street in upstate New York. The street was incredibly quiet all the time, until Memorial Day rolled around each spring. On that day it was jammed with slow moving vehicles making their way into the gated cemetery at its terminus. The cars, trucks, and vans would each move respectfully into the narrow opening, then the caravan would spread out as appreciative loved ones would find their way to specific gravesites, many for their only visit of the year.



Flags would be posted, flowers deposited, and prayers said as the grateful would sacrifice a few hours of their time on behalf of the remains of those who had sacrificed all. The next day the usually morose cemetery would be ablaze with bright colors of red, white, and blue as well as the hues of a dozen flower varieties, both organic and plastic. It was a glorious sight.



My paternal grandfather was buried there. He didn't die in the war he fought, and neither did my own father, but they sacrificed regardless and made my world one of freedom and prosperity. I remember them for not backing down from an ideal. I esteem them - and those who share such courage and commitment today - as the heroes they became. Ordinary men are accomplishing extraordinary tasks for us. Please remember them.

EPISODE2 - THE SECRET - Secret Tales

Title: EPISODE2 - THE SECRET TalkCast - Secret Tales

Time: 12/28/06 08:15 PM EST

Description: Let's talk about the principles of "The Secret" and discuss where we've seen them in action - or NOT. Are we seeing contradictions? Is there confusion over what we do and what The Secret does?

EPISODE 1 - THE SECRET: Hype or Heaven-Sent?

EPISODE 1 - THE SECRET - Hype or Heaven-sent?

Time: 12/14/06 11:15 PM EST

Description: Prep yourself by going to the website www.TheSecret.TV and looking around. Then decide if you want to invest the $4.95 in the streaming video and then join us for the discussion. I viewed it in a business setting once (as of 12/11) and took seven pages of notes. I know someone will be successful as a result of the fast-paced, emotionally moving message, but the question remains as to whom - Buyer or Seller? Let's talk about this video's impact on both in Episode 1.

(We'll be reposting a few of these to bring the blog current - quality was fair to poor in the first few episodes, so try to be tolerant. It gets better. Most discussion will begin after we get caught up here. Thanks to TalkShoe.com for the help.)

Listen to the TalkCast of Episode 1 here.