[on the website], they’ve got this community of people who
are also up to some pretty powerful things in their lives—all
different kinds of things—but all have a common goal, which Success Stories
is that they want to get unstuck and they want to accomplish
something.”
People use blogs, photos and videos on the site to
Breakthroughs among the
describe their desires and track their progress and challenges 6,000 participants in Bob
along the way. Fellow BLC members offer support, advice
Doyle’s first Boundless
and encouragement as they share their own struggles and
report victories in the areas of health, creativity, career, rela-
Living Challenge
tionships and business pursuits. The process creates online exemplify the triumphs
friendships and communities of support for when the going
possible for us all in the
gets rough. Similar social networking sites for posting desires
and connecting with like-minded seekers include
areas of health, creativity,
43things.com and Intent.com. career and more.
Doyle participated in his own challenge program by
stating a goal of performing live music. “What I discovered
Paula Strauss – Walking Without Crutches
during the course of this challenge is that I had real stuff
Paula’s focus was to walk without crutches after using them
about looking stupid or making a mistake or not being per-
for seven years, following 12 different surgeries. She credits
fect,” Doyle recalls, “and so it was about breaking through
the encouragement and support of participants in the chal-
all of that and just going out there and expressing myself
lenge for her ability to reclaim the use of her legs. After 45
through musical performance, whether or not it was perfect,
days, she could consistently walk 40 steps without the use of
and being okay with that.”
crutches.
Change One Thing, Change Everything
Wendi – From Couch Potato to Walking a Half Marathon
Doyle says that the breakthroughs that he made spilled into
Wendi says that she wanted to get serious about her health
other areas of his life related to self-expression, a carryover
and eating habits. She hired a trainer, made healthy changes
effect common among participants who take risks and push
to her diet, cut down her cigarette smoking by half, received
beyond their comfort zones in a supportive, non-judgmental
acupuncture treatments and engaged in more self-care. In less
environment. Not everyone realizes their stated goal in the
than two months, she not only completed a walking half
suggested 45-day time frame, says Doyle, but most people
marathon, but also lost 22 pounds.
see progress.
“I was talking to someone the other day whose chal-
Gill Manly – On the Road to Becoming Debt Free
lenge is to write a book,” Doyle reports, “and I asked her if it
Gill was on the verge of bankruptcy and in danger of default-
had gotten done in the first 45 days. She said no, but it was
ing on her mortgage and losing her home. She was deter-
nearly competed, and that it would have gotten nowhere if
mined to change her circumstances and turn her life around.
she had not taken the challenge.”
Aside from improving her financial situation, Gill’s long-time
After completing their initial challenge, it’s not unusual
dream was to land a record deal. Gill has sung jazz tunes for
for people to continue to post information and updates in
years and believed she has what it takes to become a profes-
order to stay connected to a community of kindred, encour-
sional recording artist. Within weeks, she manifested a record
aging spirits. Doyle himself has taken on another challenge
deal with Linn Records, a UK company that’s home to
and enlisted the help of coaches and friends to keep pro-
Britain’s major jazz performers.
gressing in the work that he’s been living and teaching for
years.
Jonathon Ruckman – Career Caught Wings
“Because it doesn’t matter how much you know intellec-
This New York-based actor had been auditioning for eight
tually about a particular thing,” says Doyle. “There’s always
months without booking a single commercial, television or
going to be somebody who sees you differently than you are
film role. He reports that because of the support of the online
able to see yourself.”
community he booked three movie roles in six weeks.
Jonathan also attracted a dinner meeting with a top New
York agent who expressed interest in casting him in a multi-
For more about Bob Doyle’s programs, visit
million dollar film project. Although Jonathon considered
WealthBeyondReason.com or BoundlessLiving.com.
himself successful with the Law of Attraction, his career goals
Information about Cheryl Richardson’s books, DVDs and
kept eluding him, until now.
radio program is posted at CherylRichardson.com. Find
Victoria Moran’s books, blog and newsletter at
Source: Stellar Communications
VictoriaMoran.com.
www.naturalawakenings-houston.com
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