So many changes, so much time has passed.

I want to first say thank you for all of the prayers and wonderful thoughts during the last few months. As many of you know my father has been very ill. In and out of the ICU and many set backs. My family & I have appreciated the out pouring of love and support. Thank you so much.

I have so many wonderful changes to share with you. The first being a wonderful name change to my business; Advanced Creative Strategies, LLC. I wanted a name that reflected the amazing growth and shifts and changes in my business.

The second big change is my new business partner, Jolene Wright, CHt,. She brings wonderful energy and skills. She is trained in teaching and presenting HypnoBabies as well as a great Hypnotherapist and is currently engaged in her NLP studies. Please welcome her.

On a personal note: Jenta has graduated from High School! Yeah! My beautiful daughter will continue to be a nanny through the summer and then will be leaving in the fall for LA. She is going to attend Westmore Academy for the Cosmetic Arts. She will be certified as a Professional Make-up Artist. She had a dream and is creating it. I love it!

Hey I have found the best & most awesome mechanic, I just have to share: www.TopPerformanceAuto.com. He is honest and good. If a repair costs him less, he passes that savings on to you. Check him out.

Let me give you an example of a few very abundant people I know that are big readers. Robert Allen, real estate guru and author of many best selling books including my favorite, "Multiple Streams of Income", reads several books at a time by leaving them in various rooms in his house so a book is always available. Cynthia Brian, co-author of the best selling "Chicken Soup for the Gardeners Soul" and author of "Be the Star You Are", finds it easy to read several books a week because she carries a book everywhere and spends at least 2 hours a night reading instead of watching TV.

David Anderson of "Famous Dave's" has really raised the bar. He's a self-proclaimed night owl, sleeping on average five hours a night. He not only reads 2-3 books a week, but 20-30 magazines a month! He's excited about his life and reads continually for self-development and to stay current on business trends. I could give many more examples of people who are constantly learning yet living a very busy, fun and exciting life, but I think you get the idea.

Now that you know that books and tapes could be the answer to creating the life of your dreams, how many books do you think you could find time to read each week? You say you want more from your life, but are you willing to move outside your comfort zone just a little to make it happen? Maybe a book a week seems too unbelievable to you. Make a commitment to yourself to read one book this month, or in two weeks. Then when you see it's not so difficult, up your quota.

Without motivational and inspirational books and tapes, I certainly wouldn't have anything close to the fabulous life I have now. Books and tapes gave me the vision and the possibility that my life could be different. I came across two books that opened up a whole new world for me. Games People Play and I'm O.K., You're O.K. I know, I'm dating myself now, but they told me my life could change. I didn't have to continue in the direction I was going and best of all I didn't have to believe who people told me I was.

The most important part of reading and listening to tapes is that you implement what you learn. Put it into practice; don't just read for the sake of reading. If you don't use the information to transform your life, you are just wasting your time. Nothing will happen. It would be like thinking you knew how to play golf just because you read a book about golf.

Did you know Americans spend an average of an hour a day in their car? An optometrist, Dr. Edward Paul, became a millionaire in less than a year. He says the one thing that made this possible was listening to personal growth tapes instead of the radio in his car. He went so far as to cut the antennae off his car with bolt cutters!

How many tapes do you listen to each week? How many hours do you spend in your car where you could be learning something? Remember, 1 hour a day equals 9 40-hour workweeks a year. So far we've added 18 weeks of productivity to your year and we're only on the 3rd key!

Tapes have had a huge impact on my life since being introduced to them. I was transformed by J. Douglas Edwards's sales techniques and Christopher Howards, Leadership Training and of course Earl Nightingale's "The Strangest Secret", you are what you think about all day long.

I was hooked and I became a faithful client of Nightingale- Conant. If listening to tapes in the car is the only positive thing you do, that alone can change the course of your life. And the best part is, it's easy. You just put the tape in and listen. If you still feel short of time for reading, tapes are the answer. Besides the time you spend in the car, you can listen to tapes while you are getting ready in the morning and ready for bed at night. Besides all the personal development and business tape series you can get from Nighingale-Conant, you can listen to books on tape as well.

Wayne Dyer and Denis Waitley's tapes got me through some very difficult times in my life by raising my self-esteem and giving me the positive reinforcement I needed. Denis Waitley's tape series, "The Psychology of Winning," is the alltime best selling program on self-mastery. And I've listened to Wayne Dyer's early tapes so many times I can tell his stories just as good as he can!

When you listen to self- development tapes on a regular basis, just by osmosis alone, you will find yourself more confidant, calmer and more positive. You will notice the effects not only in your personal life, but also in your business. Negative things that used to set you off will no longer bother you in the same way. Listening to tapes takes very little effort and the rewards are substantial. Be open to letting the information in.

4th Key next Month

Boundaries

11. Name the movie you would like to see, or the restaurant you like best, before you ask your partner's preference. That way you avoid being angry because your partner did not read your mind.

12. Forgo retaliation. If you think your partner is preoccupied and ignoring you, look at the ways you are ignoring your partner and change your own behavior. This works for any behavior you don't like.

Money

13. Create shared financial goals. Be sure you discuss and agree on priorities. If one of you thinks your savings are for a great vacation, and the other expects to use them to invest for financial independence, you are headed for trouble.

14. Spend less money than you make. Use the extra to build a reserve. Relieving money- related stress gives you energy for the things that really matter.

Special Occasions

15. Create your own holiday traditions. You come from different families with different traditions. Choose what is most meaningful from each and combine them into something that will satisfy both of you.

16. Listen for hints about what gifts your partner would love to receive. Pay attention to what excites or delights your partner, and use that information when you shop.

Separateness

17. Encourage your partner to find ways do things s/he loves, even if you don't share the same interest. You do not have to do those things if they are uncomfortable for you. There is no rule that says you must do everything together.

18. Listen even when you disagree. Understanding your partner's position about something is not the same as agreeing with it.

Togetherness

19. Talk to each other for at least ten minutes a day about your daily successes, dreams, hopes, fears and disappointments. These important things sometimes get lost in the challenge of managing the logistics of complicated lives.

20. Avoid blaming your partner for a problem in your relationship. Address all problems as if you both contribute to them. You do!

Care of Your Partner

21. Catch your partner doing something right and acknowledge it. It is easy to complain when something is wrong, but we tend to expect things to go right. Your recognition will be appreciated.

22. Give your partner the greatest gift you can give another person. Listen to him or her with your full attention.

Self Care

23. Take responsibility for arranging to get what you need and want in your life. This is not your partner's job, although s/he may be happy to help you in your quest if you communicate it clearly and request help.

24. Make taking good care of yourself a priority. In airplanes, you are reminded to put on your own oxygen mask first, before you assist others. In relationships, taking care of yourself regularly enables you to fully engage with your partner.

You will learn:

• The secret behind the secret - How to tap into the power of the other 95% of your mind
• How to take charge of your finances once and for all, no matter what level you are currently playing at
• How to expand your business way beyond what you previously conceived
• How to take immediate control of your physical health and blast through the barriers to being lean and slim
• How to enrich you relationships and live a truly rich life on every level
• How to put the scaffolding underneath your boldest dreams and visions and turn them into real world results

Dates and Locations:

• Seattle - August 17th - 19th
• Los Angeles September 21 - 23
• San Jose - October 12-14 ,

The programs are filling up quickly. You must register now. Click the link below to register for your complimentary tickets and prepare for the transformation of a lifetime!

Here is an example of the many benefits of Coaching using NLP, Hypnosis & more:

* Release Negative Emotions

* Pain Management

* Weight Reduction

* Improve Memory

* Relaxation Techniques

* Stress Management

* Improve Study Habits

* Better Grades

* Athletic Performance

* Improved self- confidence

* Fears

* Phobias

* Past-Life Regression

* Spiritual Growth

* Smoking Cessation

Here is a list of some of the amazing classes & seminars offered:

• "Neuro Linguistic Programming" (1-day training)
• "Leadership Skills"
• "Prioritizing & Planning"
• "Coaching & Training Skills"
• "Interpersonal Skills"
• "Stress Management"
• "Train the Trainer"
• "Team Building"
• "Communication Skills"
• "Negotiation Skills"
• "Life Coaching Skills"