19 comments

• Comment Link 13/01/2012 posted by Marta Costa

  What a small little piece of magic that I believe is going to make wonders for us!
  
  As a psychologist I know that most of times there's no real obstacles beyond those who live in our minds. The hard part is to not act them.
  
  I found that stop comparing with other's and meaninful online connections with like minded folks that can support us are powerful ways to eliminate excuses.
  That way we can ask: How can I do it?
  
  Besides that know I'm hipnotized and believe I can conquer the world! :)

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• Comment Link 13/01/2012 posted by Mayi Carles

  Hey Marta! Ohhh yes I had a feeling you were going to like this one. World domination! YOU CAN DO ANYTHING!

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• Comment Link 13/01/2012 posted by Shannon C

  I submitted 9 pieces of my handmade jewelry to a magazine last week and was turned down. This totally rocked my world because I thought they were magazine worthy and I have been published before. I was wrapped in self doubt after that and haven't felt like creating much since then.
  I guess I need to ask myself Why Can I Make Beautiful Things? Why Can I submit my pieces to another magazine? Why can I approach that store that is interested in carrying my work? Why can I list more on etsy?
  Whew I feel fired up already.
  Thanks Mayi
  Shannon C
  For My Sweet Daughter

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• Comment Link 13/01/2012 posted by dualchocolate

  It helps to reorganize and rethink your daily mantra setting it to " I can do this, I can do this" while you act on it.
  Looking for successful people/ the competition helps me set my engine going. " I can do so much more, so go do something now"
  
  Acting on it always counts. No matter the pile of failures!

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• Comment Link 13/01/2012 posted by Mayi Carles

  Shannon: Turn downs can be a huge mood killer. But you know what? They happen to absolutely everybody. I like to think of those incidents as unhappy coincidences that teach me something about me + also a sign that, that particular venue or magazine wasn't right for me.
  
  If I may I would reframe your question to: Why I am worthy of magazine coverage?
  
  Remember not all magazines are a good fit. You're products are already beautiful, you just need to find the RIGHT home for them :)

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• Comment Link 13/01/2012 posted by Mayi Carles

  Dual Chocolate: I like how you roll lady. Brilliant advice. Thanks for sharing!

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• Comment Link 13/01/2012 posted by Angela

  I hope you are feeling much better now!
  Thank you so much for this video. These are the thoughts that are going through my mind these days. I've read somewhere that our mind understands whatever we're thinking without separating good from bad, right from wrong e.t.c. and it acts accordingly. So positive thinking and goal setting leads our mind to accomplish it. I think it's time for action. :-)

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• Comment Link 13/01/2012 posted by Yolanda

  I'm big at thinking too much and procastinating a lot. I have this motivation up in my studio that I read it says, "Motivation comes from doing not thinking" I read it everytime I need that extra kick in the pants to get things done. Thanks for the inspiration today :)

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• Comment Link 13/01/2012 posted by Kerry

  Love this! I was just learning in a yoga training about samskaras or ruts that we get into. The best way to change a negative one is by replacing it with a positive one. Thank you for this enlightened take on kicking our bad habits!

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• Comment Link 14/01/2012 posted by Mayi Carles

  Angela: I am feeling much better. Thanks for asking sweetie. I love what you said about our mind understanding what we tell it. There is so much power in that + we cannot be stupid + sabotage our success with loser talk. WE MUST NOT. Thanks for sharing!!!!

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• Comment Link 14/01/2012 posted by Mayi Carles

  Yolanda: OHHH over-thinking... common trait among us creative entrepreneurs. Very hard to silence. You know what helps. To keel a journal. For some reason when I write things down I feel liberated from the anxiety of forgetting + the weight lifts right of my shoulders. Thanks for commenting :)

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• Comment Link 14/01/2012 posted by Carrie

  Cute top!.. freaky glasses. ;P
  I CAN DO IT! =D
  .. we all can.. just keep at it!

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• Comment Link 14/01/2012 posted by Denise Duffield-Thomas

  Wow - your videos are just the cutest ever - great motivational tips, thanks gorgeous!
  
  xx Denise
  (Fellow B-Schooler)

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• Comment Link 14/01/2012 posted by Mayi Carles

  Kerry: Loved what you said here - "The best way to change a negative one is by replacing it with a positive one." So so SO true. It's really that simple.
  
  Thank YOU for stopping by sweetie + sharing.

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• Comment Link 14/01/2012 posted by Vanessa

  As always, a great post! Thank you! As someone who wants to start my own photography business someday this is great advice. I see so many established photographers daily living my dream and I'm constantly thinking "Why can't I be like them?" I really think that this train of thought will help me reach my goals!

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• Comment Link 15/01/2012 posted by Aine Teahan

  Hi there Vanessa. Your comment really struck a chord with me & I felt compelled to respond :) I was in exactly the same position as you a few years ago. I so wanted to become a photographer but it felt like too huge a dream....something way out of my league. But then I met a few photographers, some of whom I assisted for a while & one thing I realised was that they were no different to me. I had placed them on some kind of pedestal but when it came down to it they were lovely, normal people just like you & me....with hopes & fears, good & bad days, doubts about their creativity & art. What this did for me was make me realise that if they could do it so could I! And I did....myself & my husband now run our own photography business in Ireland & I can't believe how far we've come from the time when becoming a photographer felt like a pipe dream! Believe in yourself. You really can become a photographer if you really want to :) Sorry Mayi & Vanessa for such a long post!! Hope it helps in some way. Aine x

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• Comment Link 15/01/2012 posted by Mayi Carles

  Awww thanks Carrie! YOU CAN DO IT. WE ALL CAN, indeed.

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• Comment Link 17/01/2012 posted by Patti

  Mayi, you show us all each time we view your little videos that you can do it - so that tells those of us out "here" that we can do it too! Thanks for the encouragment each week!

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• Comment Link 18/01/2012 posted by jacqueline

  Dearest sweet Mayi, so very HAPPY i found your site and your bootcamp! Very inspiring and yes, i am one of those MESSY ENTREPRENEURS! :) I went thru the course and your awesome video! One of my great resolution for 2012 is to organise my life and make the most of my days and i think your awesome course will help me with it. I hope you are feeling better today! Have a lovely merry happy day and love to you!

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