This has been a fantastic week!  I have really enjoyed being back in the swing of things!  Our focus this week has been on finding your path to personal happiness.  I truly believe that happiness at your core leads to success and ultimate satisfaction in everything that you do.

We have talked about the three levels of happiness that are identified in the "Science of Happiness".  The first level being the happiness achieved through pleasure.  This is the instant gratification type of happiness.  You want something, you get it, and your happy.......but only for a short period of time.

The second level is a more sustained type of happiness that is achieved by being passionate about something.  You are happy when you are working on your passion.  This type of happiness is great and is much more sustainable than the pleasure happiness.

The third and most incredible type is a happiness achieved through a higher purpose!  Being part of something that is bigger than yourself!   This is a high level happiness and sustained long term and often for your entire life!

All three levels play an important role in our lives, but we are cautioned to not get stuck on level one.  This is where you want something---you get it--- your happy---happiness goes away---you want something else...........This level of happiness is waning and you are always on the chase.  Ultimately this leads us to more unhappiness in our lives, which is definately not what we are after!   I encourage you to do a little research on the science of happiness.  I think you will really enjoy it and there is much to learn.

In closing for this post I want to bring a blog post to your attention.  This blog was written by my friend Chris Bartlett.  The blog is well written and dead on when it comes to interacting with others in our life.  The post is called "People First" CLICK HERE to read.  I will also archive it for you in the articles section under "Relationship Marketing 101" under the topic "Relationship Building"

Have a great day everyone!! Go out and Just Do It!!

-Walt

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Good Day to All!!

It feels so good to be back on track here at Referral NetworX!  I want to thank everyone for your patience while we underwent some changes.  I personally have been moving to a new residence and this has proved to be quite a task!  It literally took about two months to tie everything up.

However, now the move is over and its game on!  In case you don't know, the podcast format has been changed and has actually been active for about two weeks now.  I am now doing a daily morning episode that should typically last about 12 - 18 minutes.  I am not following any guidelines on the time though so pretty much anything goes.  The reason behind the daily broadcast is quite simple.  I feel like we need that little extra oomph each and every day that helps us kickstart the morning and accomplish incredible things.  Each week we will focus on a topic that will enable us to build a better self and ultimately better relationships.

This week we are talking about "The Science of Happiness".   I really wanted to start from the core and dig deep.  I believe that we need to identify what makes us tick and ultimately what makes us happy!  From that point we can move forward and set up our road map.  We are dealing with things like starting with core truths that are undeniable.   Two items that I feel are terrific building block are #1-We are here!  we are alive and it is what it is. #2 We are in a constant state of change and evolution.   Whether you read these two truths and like them or not, they are real.  Starting from these two core truths you can build on them to help you uncover what it is that really makes you what you are and what happiness means to you.

The Science of Happiness is quite interesting and I encourage all of you to do a little research on your own.  Just a google away is a vast sea of knowledge that you will really enjoy.

Soon we will have a podcast page up on this site.  On this page I will provide you with an overview of the daily cast and any links, resources etc.  This way, if you are driving while listening (like I often am) you will not have to worry about forgetting something that you want to check out later.  It will be in the podcast notes for you.

As for listening in on the cast now you can simply follow this link http://feeds.feedburner.com/krnx  and go directly to the feed and listen from there.  Or you can go to iTunes and subscribe.  http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/krnx-the-relationship-marketing/id341311374 iTunes actually works out the best for everyone, because you automatically get the podcast everyday and we can also track downloads and receive comments etc.

Now just simply enjoy!   We will be bringing you brand new content to the website at a terrific pace, along with some new tools and tips to help you build the life of abundance and fulfillment that you desire!

Have an incredible day!!

Walt

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Good Morning Everyone!

What a month it has been.  First of all I want to thank all of you for your patience while we undergo some changes.  The time is close that our new media format will kick off and also some enhancements to the site.

As for me, it has been a crazy time!  I have now moved into a new home and it has been a wild ride.  Downsizing is not easy work.  It's amazing how much stuff you accumulate that you must find a new home for.  One more week should wrap up our families move entirely and that page will have turned.  I am extremely excited.   The other thing I have been up to is participating in Keith Ferrazzi's Relationship Masters Academy.  This is an awesome experience and I am thrilled to be gaining all the knowledge that Keith is offering in his program.  As a side note, I have been gathering info for you as well.  So when I get back in front of this keyboard everyday I will have great stuff to share!

I have had many questions about whats coming down the pipeline at RNX.  I promise that all the previously mentioned things that were in the works are still in the works.  For example, our e-book.  It is all but ready (undergoing a little more editing) and then its off to your computer!  Again I thank you all for your patience and understanding.

Have a fantastic day!

-Walt

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      Today as I was driving on the freeway, my mind was free to wander on a variety of topics.  I was thinking about motivation and my own routines.  I personally love the morning!  To me it is the best time of the day.  I enjoy the dark right before the sunrise and then seeing the light filter in as the sun comes up.  Mornings motivate me.  My mind is clear and I think I get some of my best ideas during this time.

     As I was creating my next "gigantic" idea in my head, I was thinking about how many of these "huge" ideas that I have had and never acted upon.   I started comparing the ideas that I have acted on versus the ones I haven't, and wondering what the differences were.  A common denominator that I found in all my successes was that I had a mentor, a coach or took on some self motivated education.  Basically I acted.

     I thought about all the people out there that have a passion for one thing or another but can't even find the motivation to get out of bed.  Why is this?  I believe that sometimes it is simply because we don't know where to start.  I have to admit that sometimes I get what I feel to be a brilliant idea and when I sit down to plot it out, the paper remains blank.  I have a knack for coming up with the ideas, but what I lack is sometimes the knowledge and the discipline to turn them into a reality.

     This is why in some areas I love to rely on my relationships.  I utilize coaches, consultants, directive boards and sometimes my own self development to get me moving and keep my fired up and on track.  I love it when I can call on some of my trusted friends and explain a new idea to them but then fill them in on the fact that I don't know how to pursue the idea.  More often than not they simply say, "now go do this".  Simple!  They quickly identify my next move and without a second thought, instruct me on how to proceed. 

     Utilizing the services of a coach or consultant is an excellent way to make tons of progress.  Why?  Because not only can a coach help guide you into motion, more importantly they will hold you accountable!  It might sound silly to you, but I hate to let down my coach, and I'm the one paying him!   My coach works for me!  Why feel guilty when he is on my payroll?  I can't really explain why, but I do.  Maybe its because I choose to work with people that I have developed excellent relationships with and they just "get me".

     So, my advice to you is this....If you find yourself stagnated because you just don't know your next move, get out of your own head and into the head of someone you know, like and trust!  There are people that have your back and you know who they are.  Get the assistance you need to keep you moving forward.  It works! and I love it!

-Walt

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