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		<title>Black&#160;Holes</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:09:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sean Stephenson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am fascinated by space, the incredible depth of the universe, and above all... black holes. Metaphorically speaking, we all have emotional black holes in our lives: family members, lovers, friends, jobs, projects, places and habits that continue to take and never give. We all know people who are constantly taking, and never giving back. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am fascinated by space, the incredible depth of the universe, and above all... <strong>black holes</strong>.</p>
<p>Metaphorically speaking, we all have emotional black holes in our lives: family members, lovers, friends, jobs, projects, places and habits that continue to take and <em>never</em> give. We all know people who are constantly taking, and never giving back. They absorb our time, our energy, our money, love, affection and praise and never put it back into us.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.livingatcause.com/blog/535/black-holes/"><em>Click here to view the embedded video.</em></a></p>
<p>We need to ask ourselves two questions. First, <strong>Who/What/Where are the black holes in my life?</strong> Once you become aware that they exist it's much easier to not be sucked in, so to speak <img src='http://www.livingatcause.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> . The next question we need to ask is <strong>are YOU being an emotional black hole to others in your life</strong>? And if the answer is yes, it's perfectly okay - just remember, awareness precedes change. <img src='http://www.livingatcause.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Be well,</p>
<p><em><strong>Sean </strong></em></p>
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		<title>Creating Your Dream&#160;Team</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 06:19:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sean Stephenson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the single biggest secrets to my success is... The quality of my teammates. When I look at my life, I am blessed with an amazing team who really has been the foundation for all of my success. They often say that you are the sum total of the five people you spend the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the single biggest secrets to my success is...</p>
<p><strong>The quality of my teammates. </strong></p>
<p>When I look at my life, I am blessed with an <span style="text-decoration: underline;">amazing</span> team who really has been the foundation for all of my success.</p>
<p>They often say that you are the sum total of the five people you spend the most time with. So take a look around at your peer group, are you spending time with those who challenge you to be your best? Or are you passively letting others shape you into who they want you to be?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.livingatcause.com/blog/280/creating-your-dream-team/"><em>Click here to view the embedded video.</em></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: left; "><em> "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain</em></p>
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<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em><span style="font-style: normal;">You need to spend some time in your life developing your dream team. I can guarantee that once you do, you will see massive leaps in your health, happiness and finances. So don't wait, start today. </span></em></p>
<p>My parting thought is this...</p>
<p>You are an employee of the company you keep. <img src='http://www.livingatcause.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Big Hugs,</p>
<p><em><strong>Sean</strong></em></p>
<p><strong><em> </em></strong></p>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">One of the single biggest secrets to my success is...</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">&lt;strong&gt; The quality of my teammates. &lt;/strong&gt;</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">When I look at my life, I am blessed with an amazing team who really has been the foundation for all of my success.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">They often say that you are the sum total of the five people you spend the most time with. So take a look around at your peer group, are you spending time with those who challenge you to be your best? Or are you passively letting others shape you into who they want you to be?</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">VIDEO</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">You need to spend some time in your life developing your dream team. I can guarantee that once you do, you will see massive leaps in your health, happiness and finances. So don't wait, start today.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">My parting thought is this...</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">You are an employee of the company you keep. <img src='http://www.livingatcause.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Big Hugs,</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Sean</div>
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		<title>The Dangers of &#8220;Guru&#160;Worship&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://www.livingatcause.com/blog/64/the-dangers-of-guru-worship/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:39:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sean Stephenson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you want to succeed in life you should surround yourself with an amazing group of mentors. But beware... We often believe that our mentors can do know wrong. We put them on a pedestal and see them as perfect. This is called "Guru Worship" and it can be seriously dangerous. I promise you that Guru [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you want to succeed in life you should surround yourself with an amazing group of mentors.</p>
<p><strong>But beware...</strong></p>
<p>We often believe that our mentors can do know wrong. We put them on a pedestal and see them as perfect.</p>
<p>This is called "<em style="font-style: italic;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Guru Worship</strong></em>" and it can be <strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">seriously dangerous</span></strong>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.livingatcause.com/blog/64/the-dangers-of-guru-worship/"><em>Click here to view the embedded video.</em></a></p>
<p>I promise you that Guru Worship will only end up hurting you in the long run and keep you <span style="text-decoration: underline;">stuck</span> at a certain point of success in your life.</p>
<p><strong>WHY?</strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Gurus are human</span> too!</p>
<p>They just happen to have more <strong>experience</strong> and <strong>knowledge</strong> in the area of life you want to learn more about.</p>
<p><strong>Here are <span style="text-decoration: underline;">3 reasons</span> why Guru Worship is dangerous:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li><strong>When  you finally realize that your guru is not perfect you will be seriously let down</strong>. You will not only change your opinion of the guru, but you will begin to discredit everything they have ever taught you.</li>
<li><strong>You won't be open to any information outside their scope</strong>. It is very important to not be a lemming to your guru. Be open to as much information as possible and grow in as many ways as possible.</li>
<li><strong>You'll never surpass your guru</strong> or become capable of becoming the master of your own life. If a guru does their job, they WANT you to surpass them.</li>
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<p>No matter how you see me, be it a guru or a mentor, above all, I want to be your <strong>"<em>friend-tor</em>."<br />
</strong><br />
I am not perfect and I want you to learn things outside of what I teach you. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">I want you to grow</span> beyond measure and <strong>surpass me</strong> in what I am teaching you because that means I am doing my job.</p>
<p><strong>Remember:</strong> the power of the message is more important than the power of the messenger.</p>
<p>We all have our own <strong>inner-power</strong>. A guru is just someone who has just been able to unlock it sooner than you have.</p>
<p>That's what I am here to help you do.</p>
<p><em><strong>Sean</strong></em></p>
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