Create Vision Boards and Goal Setting

2010-11-11T14:17:00.001-08:00

Today is Veteran's Day. I hope that each and everyone of you will call, FB, email or tweet a loved one or friend, that are so thankful for their service and sacrifice in protecting your freedom. I know I will! Happy Veteran's Day!

Vision Board Site Shopping Cart

2010-10-13T12:37:00.001-07:00

Hello Vision Board enthusiasts,
Thank you for alerting us about the shopping cart and community portal. We are working on these issues and promise to have the shopping cart working soon! For now, please enjoy the free vision board and look for new things to come!
Tim Ralston

Vision Board GOES FREE!!

2009-09-04T10:41:00.000-07:00

We are so proud and excited to announce that the world's most
popular and largest vision board site is re-launching:
FREE in 2010!!!! NO TRIALS, NO COST...only EMPOWERMENT!

Over the last few months and through the efforts of Tim Ralston and his shareholders,
they agreed it was time to do their part in to help motivate and empower people in these difficult and turbulent times.
"It is proven that the more you visualize and see yourself already achieving your goals and dreams, the faster they will appear" says Tim Ralston, author, movie contributor and founder of the Visionboardsite.com.

By using this simple tool everyday, you can
make an dramatic and positive impact in your life and the lives of your
loved ones. Please help visionboardsite.com spread the word of the newly released FREE visionboardsite.com!

Tap into your internal power! See it. Believe it. Receive it.

Operation Gold Drop- Homeless Veterans Fundraising Event

2009-06-24T17:55:00.000-07:00

Dear Vision Board Friends, I was moved by a story of homeless vets and I have made it my mission to help. Please see story below and either come to this event or donate online!

WHAT: Scottsdale AZ (06/24 /2009)-- Operation Gold Drop- To honor our Forgotten Homeless Veterans in time for Independence Day. Supporters, caring individuals and familys are encouraged to donate to our vets by reaching into their jewelry boxes instead of their pockets for any old, broken or unwanted gold jewelry, silver, platinum or scrap gold. With the growing need for philanthropic organizations to receive donations during these hard-hitting economic times, Scottsdale based Urban Treasures has created a way to assist our vets described as "Creative Giving". Just one broken earring can go a long way to help our vets off the streets. Efforts to raise $100,000 are being launched with this inagural event of many National Events planned.

For every donor, Golden Spoon will serve a complimentary yogurt. Raffle will include gift certificates from local 94th street shops including: Sway Apparel Boutique, Elements Massage, Scottsdale Spa and other retailers.

All Veterans will be treated to refreshments from South Beach Resturant.

WHO: Veterans from various Posts and the general public are encouraged to attend.

WHEN: Saturday, June 27th. starting at 9am until 5pm.

WHERE: 9375 E. Shea Blvd. Scottsdale AZ 85260 (94th Hundred Shops at the Regus Center)

Overview:

On any given night more than 200,000 of our veterans line our nation’s streets. 200,000. Essentially, the population of Des Moines, Iowa is sleeping under bridges. “After reading an article in the Arizona Republic, we were moved and felt compelled to help and take action’, says Michael Smith, Urban Treasures Executive Project Manager.

By donating old, broken or unwanted jewelry, you can help provide emergency, transitional and permanent housing to the homeless and displaced veterans. A piece of broken jewelry can help in offering an aggressive outreach to those vets living on the streets who otherwise would not seek assistance. A broken earring can help in providing employment assistance and connections. An outdated necklace can help in developing a model for other veteran groups across the United states. Through Creative Giving, we can create an environment that empowers, provides dignity and encourages self-responsibility. We can assist in providing clinical assessments and referral for physical and psychiatric disorders including substance abuse.

About Urban Treasures LLC

With the growing need for philanthropic Organizations to receive donations during these hard-hitting economic times, Urban Treasures LLC exists as a vehicle for such organizations to increase donations without reaching into their pockets and further depleting their cash on hand. By donating at http://www.officialgoldfundraiser.com, Urban Treasures simply converts unwanted assets into charitable solutions in an effort to keep essential charities, nonprofits and youth/sports organizations afloat for those in need. This amazing service is accessible to any and every charity or organization, at no cost to the charity or organization, with immediate benefits. The mission of Urban Treasures LLC is to empower charities through “creative giving” while changing the world one charity at a time! We are currently assisting: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Nonprofit Sector Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Have A Great Week!

2009-04-22T12:54:00.000-07:00

Recap of The Compass Movie

2009-04-15T09:20:00.000-07:00

Click here to get the newest inspirational film out there.

Lovin This Today

2009-04-09T11:57:00.001-07:00

“Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be.” Havn

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Are You Going To Finish Strong?

2009-04-07T14:05:00.000-07:00

The Compass Movie Premiere & Review

2009-02-10T15:14:00.000-08:00

What an incredible show John Spencer Ellis and his team put on this past Saturday evening. I knew I was in for a treat prior to the movie premiere...but I didn't fully realize what an impacting and empowering evening it would be.
As I arrived in the bus limo with my family, I saw a large sea of excitement. Approaching the red carpet, I made my way through the large crowd. As I started down the red carpet, I was greeted by media, cameras and interviewers. John Spencer Ellis, the executive producer was at the front enterance greeting and taking photos with movie goers, celebs & experts alike. John and his team put on an incredible event with a pre-film rock band that put me and my posse in an energetic mood (along with plenty of fab food and drink!). After a few jams, we were ready for the movie! Immediately, I was moved by the soundtrack of original music. I made a mental note that I wanted the CD right away! As I watched the story unfold with the traveler, I soaked in all the profound wisdom from the experts throughout the film and was poked in the back by my kids when I made a few appearances.
Weaved through a wonderful storyline of the Traveler, the movie laid out the importance of finding your inner Compass. As I watched intently, I was moved by few incredible and unforgettable moments in the movie. Once you see it, you will know exactly what moments I am talking about.
The timing of this movie couldn't have been more perfect! We all need to enrich, empower and feed our minds with positive messages amidst the turbulence around us! It is now available on DVD You can pick it up right now by clicking here:

Keep Your Vision,
Tim Ralston

John Ellis & Team

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The Compass Movie is Premiering!

2009-02-02T16:51:00.001-08:00

In an uncertain time, new documentary “The Compass” can help give direction.

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I am so proud and excited to announce that the new movie The Compass is here - on DVD! It is the next big sensation in the field of personal growth. The Compass is a profound story about the journey all of us take through life and the lessons we learn along the way. I am joined with other respected experts in the fields of personal development, relationships, fulfillment and motivation.

The Compass is the story of Jonathan (The Traveler). It's combined with thought provoking wisdom from 23 experts and 4 story tellers who will inspire you and teach you how to take the action needed to get exactly what you want in life. Together, the story weaves a path for The Traveler and your success and fulfillment, as well.

I want to give all my friends and associates the opportunity to become one of the first people in the world to see The Compass (even before the Premiere!) You will find the film entertaining, inspiring, and enlightening.

Click here to log onto The Compass Website to order your 2-DVD Bonus Set. ($29.97) The second DVD is packed full of special footage of myself and the other experts. It also features the making of The Compass, The Teen Compass, The Balanced Compass, a special message from the Executive Producer, and even a Blooper Reel (I make a few appearances!!) After you watch The Compass with your friends and family, comment on my blog visionboardblog and let me know your thoughts.

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The Official Compass Trailer with Creator of Visionboardsite.com

2008-11-10T14:40:00.001-08:00

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Life is meant to be lived in abundance. We all want to experience life at the highest levels. Over the years, we have been taught the importance of vision and clear thought. However, those who have truly attained success in all aspects of life know there is more that needs to be done to reach the top, and live a life of fulfillment and gratitude. Without knowing the optimal path, life tends to meander like a stream. A stream will take you down the mountain, but it will never carry you to the top.
Never before in history has there been a film that has told the story of the journey through life coupled with the world’s leading authorities on personal success. As an added bonus, the viewer will be treated to four dynamic individuals who will inspire, motivate and make you think at a deep level when you learn of their incredible life stories. Source: The Compass Movie (COMING Feb 2009!)

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vision boards hit the book store

2008-11-03T15:01:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone,

Looks like this could be a good read! Although vision boards online lend themselves to a more dynamic experience, this book looks to be a great knowledge source! Read the PR below for more.

What's your vision?
Michelle Magnan, Calgary HeraldPublished: Monday, November 03, 2008
New Book - Ever heard of a vision board?
Neither had we, but if it's good enough to be featured on Oprah, maybe we've all been missing out.
According to a new book by Joyce Schwarz called The
Vision Board: The Secret to an Extraordinary Life (HarperCollins, 2008, $26.95), a vision board is something like a collage that helps you determine what you want out of life and how to get it.
In the book, Schwarz shares vision boards from everyday people to celebrities, including Jim Carrey and Robert Downey Jr.
She also gives tips on how to create your own boards, which can include photos, drawings and quotes, that will help lead you to the life you want.
If it all sounds very Secret-esque to you, it should.
Bob Proctor, a teacher from the uber-popular book and DVD, The Secret, wrote the foreword, while Jack Canfield, one of the creators behind The Chicken Soup for the Soul series, wrote the afterword.
Source: The Calgary Herald 2008

2008-10-27T14:50:00.000-07:00

iLearning Global Conference
Join Me in "SOAKING IN" The Wisdom of the Top Speaking & Training Gurus at the:

"I CAN’T MISS IT" Event of the Year!

Saturday November 8th
Phoenix, Arizona
iLearningGlobal is putting together an once-in-a-lifetime event with several

of the best speakers & trainers in the world!
Brian Tracy: “It’s a Wonderful Life,”get more out of yourself and achieve your goals far faster than you ever thought possible.
Steve Siebold: “Million Dollar Speaking Secrets,”Learn closely guarded strategies that professional speakers use to educate, motivate and inspire their audiences.
Dolf de Roos: “You Never Get What You Deserve - You Get What You Learn to Desire”
Paul Martinelli: “10 Lessons to Help You Create a New Belief,” If you can change your self- limiting beliefs, you can change your life forever
Kevin Carroll: “Purposeful Play”and how it can unleash the creative genius within all of us
Tony Alessandra: “The Platinum Rule - How to Get Along with Anyone and Make Friends in Just Minutes”...and Many more!
iLearningGlobal is offering this event to the public for the low price of $299 per person or to iLearningGlobal customers for only $99! (For an additional $30 you can bring a companion).

To receive this amazing you can sign up as an iLearningGlobal Marketer and you will be eligible for the discounted price of $99 for a total price of $179! That’s a savings of $120 if you come alone, and up to $380 if you bring your spouse! Once a member, just go to the events section and login! It's that easy! If you simply wish to be a member...you can get the same savings!

You can learn more at ilearningglobal.tv. Visionboard is a sponsor...so make sure you pick us as your sponsor. (thanks in advance!)

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Mind Makeover Workshops

2008-10-21T14:46:00.000-07:00

I recently met one of the most upbeat, motivating and positive couples since I have been in "speaking" world. I wanted to share what they are doing with all of you! They will also be bringing their workshops online...but I think catching them "live" is the best. I have been asked if where they will be speaking and doing workshops, so I have included their release and specifics below. If you live in AZ and can make it, you are in for an enriching experience! Tim Ralston

Mind Makeover Workshops
… the latest in the Law of Attraction

Every couple hopes that they'll live happily ever after. Reality check! Only one in four will. What makes the difference? Is it luck? Is it true love?

In the first of its kind mind makeover work shop, you will learn how to use the law of attraction to guide and transform your current relationship. You will discover how you created your current situation and your relationships with your thoughts and actions. And most importantly, you will learn how to makeover those thoughts and actions to bring more joy and happiness into your life and your relationships.

The workshop was developed by international author of the book What Do You Do When You Find Out Your Husband Is Gay? You Celebrate You! Carolyn M. Brown and her new husband, speaker John Belton Brown III.
Our passion is to assist others in living their dreams. We can guide you through the process of achieving your "passion for attraction". We will help you learn how to change your thoughts, to live your life with intent and how to manifest your dreams says Mr. Brown..The mind is creative; it processes your thoughts and experiences. All we have been all we are and all that we will be is dependent upon our thoughts. To transform our life, we must first transform our mind.
John and Carolyn find that through workshops they can enrich many more lives which in turn enrich their lives. Life is always a work-in-progress. It is gratifying to help others learn how to change their thoughts, channel their energy to manifest their life's desires; spiritual, financial, health, knowledge and their relationships. Mind Makeover workshop information:

Passion For Attraction - Creating Relationships
The Subconscious Mind.The Energy of “Creating” & Developing Harmonious Relationships through The Law of Attraction.

Topics of Workshop:
The Laws of the Universe
The Subconscious Mind
Thoughts -Beliefs
Identifying Limiting Beliefs
How to Change Limiting Beliefs
How to live your life with intent
How to use this knowledge to attract & enhance relationships
Available Dates: November 1st- Sold Out

Nov 15th, or 22, 2008 8:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.

OR 1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.

Location: Embassy Suites, Biltmore Fashion Park . 2630 E Camelback Road , Phoenix , Arizona $49.00 (single), $79.00 (couple) registration fee for each session, please indicate morning or afternoon session.
For more information on this and other workshops, please log onto
Contact:
Carolyn M. Brown
602.614.1867 http://www.amindmakeover.com/

They have also launched a new community portal: LOA 4 Love. Sign up!

Latest Inspirational film! 2 Thumbs up!! (i)ology - The Law of Importance

2008-09-03T16:33:00.000-07:00

THE OBSTACLE IN OUR PATH

In ancient times, a king had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it.

Many loudly blamed the king for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the big stone out of the way. Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. On approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. As the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the king indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant learned what many others never understand.

Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve one's condition.

Quote of the Day

2008-09-03T14:50:00.000-07:00

"When you have a sense of your own identity and a vision of where you want to go in your life, you then have the basis for reaching out to the world and going after your dreams for a better life." -Stedman Graham

Find Yourself

2008-08-26T10:24:00.000-07:00

Today I came across a website I thought many of you would really enjoy.
Here you can find out more about yourself, your personality, what you like, dislike...even how your brain works!Click on the widget to the right and have a blast!

"Do As the Olympians Do! Visualize!

2008-08-15T10:49:00.000-07:00

You're in the best shape of your life for your sport. You know winning techniques, strategies and tactics. You even know your opponents well. But you're not winning as often as you should. Sometimes you're even losing to opponents who clearly don’t have a physical edge on you. So you think you’ve got to train harder, longer, or more intensely?
Think about it some more. Athletic competition is about far more than physical techniques and training. Mental and emotional training is just as important, especially for sports that are the most physically demanding.Olympic swimmer Susie O’Neill should know. Every year from 1990 to 2000 she won a medal at every international swimming competition she entered. (Counting? She holds 35 Australian titles and eight Olympic medals.) "If you train hard physically for your sport, you should also train hard mentally," she writes in a plug for the book Mental Training for Peak Peformance by Steven Ungerleider. That’s not a piece of advice that just sounds good. What happens in your mind makes a difference in what happens on the scoreboard.
Understanding the importance of visualization can help you prevent losing to competitors you know you should beat. More than that, it can help you to win against competitors in your league who are bigger, stronger or faster than you. "When two athletes of equal -- and often unequal -- ability compete, the athlete with the mental edge most often emerges as the winner," according Kay Porter, author of The Mental Athlete.Right. Visualization is a necessary part of athletic training. But how exactly?You understand the importance of mental training and visualization. But how exactly do you go about it?As with physical training, mental training requires:-Time Just as you set aside time for physical training, you should schedule time to visualize. A few minutes daily is enough.

-Goal-setting You should set goals. But don’t obsess on them. Goals should be realistic. For example, if you’re 20% accurate from three point range in basketball, your goal might be to achieve 25-30% within a month. (Goals should be realistic. Visualizations don’t have to be -- more on that below)

-Planning You should plan your visualizations. Start a session by visualizing your strengths -- suppose you’ve got a reliable jump shot from five feet. See yourself hitting five, six, seven in a row. Then move to areas you want to improve. For example that top-of-the-key three-pointer. See yourself hitting ten in a row. -Motivation Just like physical training, visualization training requires motivation. Some days you might not feel like doing it. Mental pictures often need help from actual images on a vision board (a collage of goal-related images on a poster board) or, better yet, a multi-media, online vision board site such as visionboardsite.com.

-Action Yes, this means mental action: actually doing your positive self-talk, affirmations and visualizations daily. Expert Tips on Visualization Kay Porter: ""Mental training requires you to make a commitment to be as dedicated to training your mind as you are to training your body." Among the tips she offers for successful mental training are:1. Effective goal-setting2. Positive self-talk and affirmation3. Relaxation techniques4. VisualizationMistakes to avoid"It’s important not to set goals that are too overwhelming," according to Miguel Humara, at Athletic Insight, the Online Journal of Sport Psychology. Why? It can increase anxiety and cause a decrease in performance. Humara advises against speeding up or slowing the skill down in mental practice.

Visualization should take place in "real time" in your mind. Don’t visualize yourself as from a camera lens. Practice your visualizations from your perspective, from your own eyes. Finally, Humara cautions against unfocused visualization. Don’t just see yourself playing a perfect game. Instead, he says, you should select a specific skill to focus on in any visualization. Don’t overdo it.Obsessing on an athletic goal can make it harder to achieve, according to Craig Townsend, a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Director of It's Mind over Matter in Sydney, Australia. He specializes in mental coaching and visualization for elite swimmers. Townsend: "Often when we obsess or focus too much on what we want, it actually drives our goal further away from us. The key is to relax, allow your body to do what it has been trained to do, and trust that this will be enough to succeed."How to organize your mental trainingAs with anything, you should use the organizational tools that work for you.

Some choices include:Journaling -- writing down goals, visualization plans, and keeping a log or journal about them can can be just as valuable as a physical training log. Poster-board-and-glue vision boards -- Images are often more powerful than words for motivation. Cut out images from magazines that motivate you. Paste them on a piece of poster board. Hang this collage where you’ll see it daily.
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Online vision board sites such as http://www.visionboardsite.com/. You’ll have the advantage of multi-media, multi-sensory presentations. Best of all, you can create your own, using images and music from an online library. You can even upload material yourself. Sites such visionboardsite offer one-stop shopping for motivational and organizational tools. Motivational images, music, planning tools and record-keeping are all at your fingertips. A final advantage of an online vision board site is that, wherever you travel, it’s there: just log on, right after checking your email.

Can You Name Them All?

2008-08-13T10:49:00.000-07:00

Click on Photo For Answers!

"Let's Go" Interview

2008-07-03T16:05:00.000-07:00

Oprah Does it Again! A show on Vision Boards! When will she discover the POWER of Dynamic Vision Boards???

2008-06-28T13:17:00.000-07:00

In addition to affirmations, a vision board is a great way to visualize the positive things you want to bring into your life. When creating your vision board, Martha says you shouldn't expect a straightforward process. "I get in a really calm place. I go to my core of peace, and I taste what is delicious in the future. It could be something I've never heard of, or it could be just the essence of something. I'm not sure what it is. And then I go through magazines or on the Internet, and I find pictures of things that represent that to me. It could be the actual object or it could be something that has the same feeling." Click to Read More: **Source Oprah.com

The Compass Movie Coming Soon!

2008-06-20T15:12:00.001-07:00

Greetings Visionaries!

Tim Ralston just got done filming for The Compass Movie. The Compass, a new motivational movie expected to be released in early 2009. It features speakers from both The Secret, and The Opus; as well as other empowering speakers... such as our own Tim Ralston.

Yesterday, the cast and crew were shooting all day at an incredible home in Scottsdale, AZ.

Tim talked about the power of visualization and using vision boards... and how we can use them as a tool for success in all areas of life!
We will keep you posted with the "whos, whats, where, whens, hows and "what its about" over the next few months!

Oprah & Me. First it was Cruise...NOW...it is my turn!

2008-06-09T16:39:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! We finally caught our breath from the premiere! I thought I would share this great article posted by the Repubilc! They mention Oprah and me sitting on the coach! If you haven't voted...please do so!

by Amy Brooks
The Arizona Republic

SCOTTSDALE - A movie that producers tout as the sequel to the 2006 Oprah Winfrey-endorsed motivational book and film The Secret debuts Wednesday in Scottsdale.

"The Opus picks up where The Secret left off," said Tim Ralston, publicist and partner of The Opus.

The documentary-style film takes viewers on a journey with a young musician in the early 1930s as he searches for his greatest work, his opus. Interviews and commentary by motivational speakers appear throughout the film.
"The speakers give input on how to see what you're going for and planning your actions," Ralston said. "It's about not letting obstacles stand in your way."

The premiere at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will be the first public showing of The Opus. Several speakers from the film will be there to talk with the audience during a seminar before the showing.

Promoters for The Opus rented the Center's Virginia G. Piper Theatre for the premiere. Ralston said he hopes they fill the theatre's 838 seats. The base rental rate for the theatre is $1,200 per day.

The film attempts to conclude the motivational message of the 2006 book and subsequent film, The Secret, the producers say.

The Secret received worldwide acclaim from some and criticism from others.

The Secret purports to teach the use of nature's "laws of attraction" to achieve conscious results from subconscious positive thinking.

"The Secret talks about getting stuff, but The Opus talks about getting what you want and what you'll get back from it," Ralston said. The Opus, he said, "teaches vision, plan and performance. It's about your life legacy."

The Opus was produced by Doug Vermeeren, a motivational speaker and actor from Calvary, Canada.

The film and an associated Web site is not endorsed by the makers of The Secret, but Ralston said he was inspired by The Secret's message.

Ralston said he partnered with Vermeeren on The Opus project after watching The Secret eight months ago. He put together a vision board online as suggested in The Secret, which says to create images of things you want out of life.

Vermeeren saw Ralston's vision board online and invited him to join The Opus project.

Ralston, who lives in Scottsdale, and Vermeeren created The Opus Web site, where users can create online vision boards for $29.95 a year.

Ralston said he hopes The Opus receives as much attention as The Secret. .

He has already talked to people representing Tyra Banks and Oprah Winfrey, Ralston said, adding that he is confident the talk show divas will be interested once The Opus takes hold.

"It's on my vision board," he said, noting that he "photo-shopped" himself into a picture Oprah's couch on her studio set.

Vision Board Site Takes Scottsdale By Storm With The Opus Premiere

2008-06-06T14:21:00.000-07:00

LADIES & GENTLEMEN I HAVE SEEN "AMAZING"!

As most of you know, the "OPUS" premier was a *SOLD OUT* success. Standing room only. Captain of the night, Tim Ralston did a *SUPERB* job hosting the event. Now i know a few of you were so anxiously trying to get your hands on the paparazzi pics so what a pleasant surprise we bring you.

LuAn Mitchell, one of the speakers in the movie, seen here sparkling in a radiant blue dress.

Alongside the red carpet, John Biel, interviews the bold & the beautiful.

Host of the premiere, Tim Ralston (in the center), takes a moment to chat with the press.

Coined Sequel to "Secret" Movie Debuting on the 28th. Time is running out to get your tickets!

2008-05-24T12:13:00.000-07:00

NEWS FLASH! Visionboardsite.com Sponsors The WORLD Premiere of The Opus Movie in Scottsdale! If you want even more info...check out what the Arizona Republic had to say!

NEWS FLASH! Visionboardsite.com Sponsors The WORLD Premiere of The Opus Movie in Scottsdale!

2008-04-23T11:30:00.000-07:00

Limited seating available!

What is The Opus?
Why Sponsor?
The Opus Sponsor Package

The Opus Movie Premiere

2008-04-11T11:51:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

We have two U.S. Premieres comming up for The Opus Movie: Friday, April 18th, Las Vegas, Nevada at the DSWA conference and Thursday, May 8th in San Francisco, CA.

I would like to invite you to come join the most successfull people in the world as we walk the red carpet with the greats of Jack Canfield ( co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul series); Frank Maguire (co-founder of Fed-Ex); Dr. Joe Vitale and Bob Doyle (The Secret).

Douglas Vermeeren, director/producer/star of The Opus Movie will be there to speak with you. Avenue Magazine featured Doug as one of the Top Ten Calgerians to watch. VIP tickets are available at www.theopusmovie.com

Best Regards,

Manny Velazquez
Assistant Marketing
MannyFresh1112@hotmail.com

The Opus Movie is Coming! The Secret is OUT!

2008-03-21T13:22:00.000-07:00

Since we are the Official Vision Board for the new Film "The Opus Movie", I thought I would share the latest Opus Movie News news with everyone! Here at the Vision Board Site head quarters are so excited to be a part of this movie because it is not only FANTASTIC, but truly alligned with what we offer in our vision boards tool. Please read the latest from visionary Douglas Vermeeren!

The Opus Newsletter
Countdown to The Opus release date: 5 days

"We only fail if we take ourselves out of the game." - Ed Tate

Opus News:
The film is now 100% complete. It has been screened multiple times for the investors, distributors and industry leaders. Most feel we have an award winning film. We are very excited to here this. It is our hopes that everyone enjoys seeing the film as much as we enjoyed making it.

The Opus Movie website has been updated and redesigned. Thanks to our team who did a fantastic job (www.eimageagency.com).

Magnificent Motion Picture Works (the Production company releasing The Opus) has now launched their official website. Check it out at www.MMPWMovies.com

Tickets to the various premieres are now available and are almost sold out in Canada and selected US locations 1.866.777.9496 Speakers and stars from the film will be present at each of these events. Those attending the VIP screenings will have access to exclusive Opus product.

We are seeing many exciting groups appear on the internet to support the film. Be sure to check them out. The Opus on facebook, The various Opus blogs and www.TheOpusMovieCommunity.com. We are so thankful for the support.

Fan Trailers. Thank you so much to those who have begun to post fan trailers! We love them! We welcome them! They are great! Check them out on Youtube everyone.

Consult the website www.TheOpusMovie.com for an increasing list of venues.

Opus Trivia:
The violin used in the narrative section of the film was broken and cracked the first day of shooting (and right after the first scene) when one of the actors fell in the snow while carrying it. Rather than panic it was repaired and made to look like new by the director and the make-up department. The violin then returned to set where it finished the movie. That's a great example of perseverance.

Be sure to check out our clips and trailers on YOUTUBE!
www.TheOpusMovie.com www.MMPWMovies.com www.DouglasVermeeren.com

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How Do Vision Boards Really Work?

2008-03-08T13:46:00.000-08:00

Greetings again!
The other day I was invited to a seminar to speak about creating vision boards ...and I was asked "how" vision boards actually work and where you can buy online boards. I realize I gave quite a lengthy explanation...but people really got it and got into it!! It was exciting to see the glazed look come off of the audience's faces! I decided to share what I had jotted down for my website, so everyone could get the "ah ha" moment! Click link to read.
How Vision Boards Really Work!

The Opus Movie Coming in March 2008! See Trailer! Visionboardsite.com is the Official Board for The Opus.

2008-02-15T11:17:00.000-08:00

Vision Board On Oprah

2008-02-06T18:10:00.000-08:00

What a great day it was today! I received word that Oprah was doing a show on 'the Secret", the Law of Attraction...and "taking action" by creating vision boards.
My hope is everyone will see the POWER of visualization and start using vision boards to "take action" towards their goals, dreams and desires! To catch her show click this link "Oprah Show". Also, I recently added a "celebrity sighting section" to the vision board site website. Here, you can see many incredible celebrities and athletes who have learned and use visualization in their lives! Tiger Woods, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Steve Nash to name a few!
If you use the latest online vision boards or cardboard vision boards..javascript:void(0)
Publish Post.Happy boarding!

The Official Vision Board Portal Blog: Laser-Focused Vision Boards

2008-01-17T13:11:00.000-08:00

Compartmentalize Your Visualizations for Laser-Focus

Beginner’s Muck

My first vision boards suffered from a beginner's mistake. They tended to be a hodge-podge of life-goal images, all pasted onto the same posterboard.

You could have spotted a luxury cruise ship running down an image of happy family life. Or a sleek black Lotus sportscar burning rubber toward a peaceful meditation lotus flower.

Mismatches like those are not just odd to the eye. They are severely limiting to success.

I soon saw what was wrong with hodge-podge visualization. It spawns hodge-podge action. Which leads straight into hodge-podge results in goal-achievement.

Randomly mixing your vision board goals – and your visualizations – can create barriers to goal-achievement that can’t be overcome until you straighten out the mess.

Fortunately, organizing is easy with today’s computer-based, easy-make, multi-sensory, downloadable vision boards at www.visionboardsite.com. Users have the power to create, edit, tweak and update any number of vision boards for any part of life.

A simple action plan that I guarantee will give you laser focus throughout the day.

1. On paper make a list of different vision boards you want to create. For example:

-one for family life
-one for spiritual growth
-one for vacations
-one for career goals.

And yes, one for the sleek black Lotus 35th Anniversary Commemorative Edition Type 72-D. Or whatever toy catches your fancy.

2. Create the separate vision boards. At www.visionboardsite.com, you’ll find thousands of inspirational and exciting images to choose from. You can even upload your own. Music is available too. Go to town with it. You’ll have full set of powerful vision boards in no time.

3. View each vision board daily – at specific, appropriate times. Only you can decide what time of day is best for each vision board, but um … it’s safe to say … at the office, you probably want to pump yourself up for top performance, not dream away the morning with your visualizations about your goal of taking a cruise to Alaska. Likewise, viewing your family vision board just before returning home can help you leave work at the office and focus on family.

As you compartmentalize your daily visualizations, you’ll find yourself more “in the moment.” You’ll be immediately more successful in each part of your life covered by the visualizations.
For more on how powerful and flexible the new generation of multi-media vision boards can be, click over to www.visionboardsite.com.

Vision Board Program

2007-12-01T14:25:00.000-08:00

Click here to FOCUS on the NEW YEAR.

What Some Don’t Want You to Know About the Law of Attraction

2007-11-14T17:34:00.001-08:00

& How an Online Vision Board Site Can Help

People just like you are using the Law of Attraction to set and reach life-changing goals. But there are some pretty tall tales out there as to how you work it. Everyone knows about Visualization. Do you know the other two essential steps for using the Law of Attraction?

Do You Dream of Genie?

According to some, the Law of Attraction is the Power of Positive Thinking on steroids. By intently visualizing your goals, and especially by repeating affirmations such as “I luuuuuv my new Hummer, I can feeeeeeeel the leather seat on my butt,” you “attract” a new Hummer H3 right into your life.

Yep, the Law of Attraction is something like Aladdin’s genie. On wish-granting Viagra. Remember, that genie had only three wishes to splurge for whoever rubbed his lamp. The Law of Attraction can still go strong after 3 million wishes. Or 3 billion. Or a hundred million billion trillion.

Let’s hope so, anyway. If the Law of Attraction was a secret before, now it’s headline news. This year, there may be several hundred million more folks dreaming of BMW’s than before.

And the Law of Attraction is bound to deliver. It’s got no choice. Your wish – and um, everyone’s -- is the Universe’s command. Let’s hope BMW execs are ramping up production.

We’re told people who get what they want in life have always known this Law, this Secret. That’s why they get what they want, and you don’t. Remember that infamous scene from the DVD version of “The Secret”? The woman stands in front of an expensive necklace, visualizing it around her throat? Abracadabra, it’s there. Or how about that charming kid who visualizes the bicycle in the storefront window? Bam, it’s on his porch.

You’re No Doubter.

If those scenes made you go hmmmm, relax.

You’re not a doubting, negative, faithless, loser-schmuck who’s too smart for your britches, just wants to complain and will never get what you want in life.

Not a bit. It’s just that have a grip on reality. And “believe it,” that’s an advantage.

Use the Law of Attraction realistically, and you will indeed get most of what you want.

But if you just sit around on the couch in your pj's visualizing, you’ll probably get the munchies, or end up watching “Deal or No Deal.”

The Law of Attraction, Director’s Cut

There’s no shortage of information about how to visualize and affirm your dreams.

But how about a full list of the three steps to using the Law of Attraction successfully?

1) Visualize your goals intently, preferably with multi-sensory media such as a web-based vision board.

2) Plan concrete steps to lead to your goal.

3) Follow through on the plan by taking action on each of the steps

How to choose a vision board service that gets results

There was something missing in the amazing stories of the woman and the necklace, and the boy and bike. They made no plans and they took no action. Yeah right – what’s up with that?

True, true, sure – maybe that woman visualizing the necklace did more than just visualize. Maybe she got herself some focus, scored some real estate sales, and bought herself some jewelry with cash in full. And maybe the kid hot for that bicycle borrowed his father’s lawnmower, set some goals, knocked on doors, and made five hundred bucks cutting grass.

They just didn’t show all that.

They should have.

So should any vision board service you choose.

The creators of www.visionboardsite.com recognize the full three steps in using the Law of Attraction. Visionboardsite.com puts slightly different names to the first and the third steps. But the concepts behind each of the steps are of course the same.

1. Dream it
2. Plan it.
3. Achieve it.

Dream it
A vision board is a collection of images that show your goals and dreams – traditionally, a piece of posterboard with images cut from magazines. Traditionally it is hung in a bedroom, kitchen or even an office. Its purpose is inspiration and motivation. It keeps your goals and dreams in front of your eyes.

Most people find a vision board far more motivational than a journal. They find images are more powerful than words as a tool for goal-setting, affirmation and visualization.

In the same way, web-based vision boards are far more powerful than paper and glue. Multi-sensory input – sight, sound, motion – puts you into a state of mind that a poster just can't. You’re there as you visualize with a multi-media, web-based vision board. You are happy. You are successful. You feel that you have that new home, that successful relationship, that calm spirit even that Hummer if that's what you want.

There’s no doubting the emotional power of visualization. But by itself it’s not enough. The next step is to make a plan.

Plan it.
A good web-based vision board site has all the tools you need to focus on making realistic plans. A business rarely succeeds without a plan. Same with you. If you don’t know how to make a simple “business plan” for reaching your goals, www.visionboardsite.com can help. You’ll see the importance of a plan. You’ll find templates and guides for helping you write a plan personalized for your own self help, success and goal-setting.

A plan without action is just a file on a computer. Doesn’t do a thing for you.

You have to take action. Which brings us to the next step at www.visionboardsite.com:

Achieve it.
This is the action part. A web-based vision board site acts as your personal assistant, friend and training partner.

It pumps you up daily with motivation using the multi-media vision board you created.

With the customized plan you wrote, it keeps you focused on step-by-step tasks for achieving your goals.

It even helps you track your progress, so you’ll always know what you need to do next. Always showing your next step is one of the greatest advantages of a site like www.visionboardsite.com.

How a Web-based Vision Board Site Keeps You Real -- and Really Achieving

You’ll no longer flip through a journal looking for a long-lost list of steps to take toward a goal. That’s so 1970’s, after all. Or 1870's.

No more. You’ll log on and see your tasks laid out before you on the computer screen, step-by-step to your goal.

If you feel down or unmotivated, a good vision board site will cure you of it naturally. You’ll click on a link to your personalized multi-media vision board: images, music, sound, motion.

Find the right vision board site for you, and you’ll see it’s truly a kind of treasure-mapping software. The treasures are your goals and dreams. The explorer is you. And no explorer found a new land by merely sitting around dreaming about it. They dream, plan and achieve.
My Dreams LLC ©

The Official Vision Board Portal Blog: Thanksgiving Thanks!

2007-11-14T17:34:00.000-08:00

The Official Vision Board Portal Blog: Thanksgiving Thanks!

Thanksgiving Thanks!

2007-11-08T19:11:00.000-08:00

Every year, as Thanksgiving approaches, I reflect:

I have found the easiest way to achieve what I want, is to be happy where I am now... to be grateful for my current situation while still going for my ultimate goals and dreams.

To try this, make a list all things for which you are thankful & feel the same in a genuine way. With this positive attitude, your brain emits positive frequencies and will place you better to receive more of what positive frequency you are transmitting.

So this year, I am thankful for (not in order- trying to stay out of the dog house!):

1. My wife and 3 kids. Their infectious laughter, their sibling silliness, their dedication and focus on the things they enjoy most.

2. My seven year old who works out with his mom every morning at six a.m without one complaint.

3. My health- being 40+...hmmm 30+, and still winning sprints against 10 year olds... really pumps me up!

3. An awesome father-in-law whose heavy accent I tease...but get creates laughter and joy every time.

4. Fall- After 100+ degrees this long summer, I am now officially in heaven.

5. Great business partners and associates. I am estatic to surround myself and my staff with incredible people who I enjoy doing business with. Work doesn't seem like work! What an incredible position to be in!

6. Drawing new and incredible individuals into my life everyday that are happy to assist me in reaching millions and sharing this incredible vision board tool.

7. My wife, who is my partner, writer, bill-payer, day-timer, programmer and web nerd. The one who keeps me grounded; inspires me; checks my spelling and eats the food I cook... and did I mention my best friend....and my #####. whoof!!!

The Ultimate Online Experience. Vision Board Site Launches

2007-10-29T15:39:00.000-07:00

Hello, My name is Tim Ralston.
Like many of you, I was inspired to start blogging shortly after watching the movie, The Secret. I was particularly intrigued when I saw one of the presenters, John Ashcroft display a vision board in a scene about visualization. At that very moment, I remembered I had created a vision board in the past and that many of the goals and dreams I had on my board had come true!

So that night, in the middle of the night, it hit me…LIKE A TON OF bricks! I woke up my wife (even though I am only aloud to tell her my ideas once a week... and definitely NOT in the middle of the night!) and told her I had this idea of creating a 21st Century multi-sensory vision board that could help people achieve their dreams and goals.

As I talked with her, everything in my life made sense! In my professional life, I had the good fortune of meeting incredible Olympians and professional athletes that had shared their visualization methods with me. Others very influential individuals I knew and admired in the business world used similar techniques.
I knew their commonality of visualization was part of their success, as it was mine.

That night, I thought to myself… I am just going to go for it! It felt right!
It was needed and it was the perfect time!

So, I discussed it with a team of phenomenal designers, writers and programmers. I conveyed I wanted to create a site that was the Ultimate Online experience. One that used the latest technology and that combined the methods I had learned: using inspirational music, motion, impacting pictures and dynamic animation.

I wanted to provide a ramped-up motivational tool so that you could truly get pumped up everyday! So you could figure out or remind yourself what is important in life and what you are working towards!

Well, after many months and a great group of people who believed in my vision, we are finally ready to launch the site to the world! I hope everyone enjoys and discovers the power, the unparalleled goal-setting and motivational tool the vision board provides!
Live Life! See it..Believe it…Receive it. Tim

What a Visualizing through a vision Board can do for you!

1. A vision board makes your goals visible. That spiral notebook you scribble in is no match for images. For one thing, your vision board doesn’t get stored away in a dresser drawer. For another, you don’t have to flip through an image board to find a journal entry. Most important, for emotional impact a single decent photo blows away written descriptions.

2. A vision board keeps your goals in front of your eyes. In our world of information overload, remembering what you’ve decided to do on this earth is no simple matter. You wake up in the morning, start coffee, and turn on a TV morning show -- "just for the weather." What you get is a Category 5 hurricane of headlines and advertising. It floods your mind with sound bytes and yet more "incredible video, just in!" With all that’s going on in the world, it’s surprising you remember to let the dog out, let alone what your goals in life are.But with a vision board, you see your goals first thing in the morning -- and as often as you want throughout the day. Even better: if you create a web-based vision board, it’s available wherever you go. You can visualize and focus on your goals at home, at work, even in an airport. Which is saying a lot.

3. A vision board allows you to choose your goals. If you don’t set your goals, someone else will set them for you -- your culture, your family, your employer. Or television commercials. Why do you eat at McDonald’s? Um, the TV ads, and the giant M’s, have a lot to do with it. But when you use a vision board to advertise your own goals to yourself, you’ll pay less attention to french fries and more to your fitness program.

4. A vision board reminds you of what you’re working for. Are you just trying to get a report to the boss on time? Punch your time card? Make one more sale? Or do you have a goal, some reason for all the work you do? If you don’t have a goal, you’re just running from one task to the next. Ask any chicken with its head cut off: it gets old, and fast.But with a vision board, you remember what you’re working toward. The hard days -- or let’s face it, the tedious and boring parts of even the most exciting projects -- become not chores but stepping stones along the path to your goal.

5. A vision board acts as a carrot-and-stick for you. Despite some of the airy words floating round some vision board sites, your fortune ain’t gonna arrive on thought waves. Success in anything takes action. A vision board is the carrot that tempts you to work harder and smarter.And yes, a vision board can be the stick, too. How? Even if you’re the only soul to know about your vision board, it’s still a commitment. It’s there all the time -- a training partner who always shows up. It’s counting on you. Strange but true: you won’t want to let your vision board down.

6. Your vision board keeps you in a positive mood. If you’re a person who really wants to see the glass half-full, but often doesn’t – turn to your vision board.Keeping long-term goals in sight helps you feel far better moment to moment and day to day. Feeling better means you can network better, work harder, love more sincerely -- and feel fine about taking time off too. Sure, all of that makes you more effective and successful. But it also just feels better to have long-term, concrete goals.

7. A vision board allows you to create a purpose in life. If you don't choose your purpose in life, one will be chosen for you. You really don’t want to wake up in a nursing home and find you've lived your employer's purpose for your life. Or your culture's. Or even your mother's. (Maybe especially your mother's!)Your vision board not only helps you to set a purpose. It lets you modify your purpose when that’s necessary. For example after a major life change, or as you grow personally. Best of all, when you choose a web-based online vision board site, you get all the inspiration of multi-sensory visualization – and never again have to fuss around with posterboard and glue.Vision boards have been around in one form or another for millennia। If you haven’t discovered their life-changing power, it’s time you tried one: www.visionboardsite.com. MyDreams LLC©

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