That, apparently, is one of the questions...

To quote avinash -

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I think it's a good idea not to talk about your plans, dreams and CMIs. Of course, once the reality is there for everyone to see, shout it out to the world.

Hmm.. what do you think about this? I have to say that I have had experiences where I have been telling everyone what's happening, only to have it fall flat on it's face. So I tend to keep things to myself these days. For instance, the SOGR Practical Geniuses course is something I am doing under cover. The only people who know I am doing it are you, the members of this forum. In my case I believe it's because I need to feel MYSELF that these things are worthy, without the need to tell others. However, there are those people who will tell you to spread your message far and wide.

Which side of the camp are you on and why?

With love,

Tony

Hi,
When I discover something great I want to share it with everyone, but SOGR is just something that a lot of people will find too fantastic to be true. I told one friend a lot about SOGR, as she only speaks Russian and Greek and can't join this website. This friend really believes in these kind of things and I know she spends time now every day imagining her dream house.
I gave the link to this site to a few friends I thought would be interested, but none of them have downloaded or read the book, so I guess it's not their stuff.
My husband do believe in these things, but not enough to bother to really make a CMI or anything. We hardly ever discuss this, but I make some jokes about it. I told him I'm visualizing owning the olive grove in front of our house, but I can't understand why I keep seeing some horses there. "They're mine!" he replied.
So except from my Russian friend and my husband, I won't really talk about this to anyone.
I have another friend, who always talks about the things she wants to do but can't afford, and how poor she is etc, so I thought she'd jump on this. But no way. I told her the stories I read on this site, I told her how I got my car and how we went on holidays last year, but I find myself arguing against some deep believes she has, so no I've decided to shut up.

That is the issue isn't it? It has come up before in the forums I think so may be worth a search. I suppose it all depends who we are telling. If negativity is the answer we get then it's not worth it, but then a lot of us have ended up here through a referral from a friend. So, like I said, it depends who you're telling.

Stephanie

I mentioned SOGR to a work collegue the other day and she said " yes, good, you need that, Wally and I have been together for years".....wow! and I thought I had something new to share........

Hey Tony,

When subtle things started to happen after reading SOGR and starting the PG course, I wanted to tell everyone I knew. BUT, as I went through my contacts there was only one whom I knew would take me seriously, who would not find me nuts and a daydreamer. Not even my close family knows, they all believe that wanting to be rich is selfish, sinful and just not done. They believe one should be happy with what one has, and work hard, be there for your children and get real! There would only be friction in that sense, So no, I do not intend to share it with someone unless I feel that they are open to the subject. Only when I am experienced in SOGR and I am rich will I tell my family more. They still won't believe me but hey, no-one is perfect :=) I am however starting to share it with my kids, the 2 youngest are too young to understand but I listen to a few chapters of the SOGR audio book every day and of course automatically they listen to it too. I know that the principles of SOGR will slowly but surely be impressed in their sub conscious mind, and when they get older they will think in the certain way without even knowing it!

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Originally posted by Tony Down Under:

To quote avinash -

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I think it's a good idea not to talk about your plans, dreams and CMIs. Of course, once the reality is there for everyone to see, shout it out to the world.

[...]Hmm.. what do you think about this?[...]

Hello everybody,

Avinash posted the comment above as a reaction to my post. The way I interpreted his answer, is that he agrees with me not to share too much of your plans, dreams and CMI's, BEFORE they are realized.

In my experience, up till now, telling too much people in the early stages of manifestation tends to slow down the process. Talking to other people can sometimes introduce negative elements and/or have you wondering about the HOW too much.

Those of you who argue that this in itself is a self-fulfilling prophecy, are right of course. After all, we create ALL of our total experience here on earth, right?

Anyway, I choose not to go there with my plans, dreams and CMI's.

I think if you have your CMI and enjoy it, you have to let go and things will fall into place. (In the mean time acting in 'the Certain Way'.)

Now, sharing success when it is 'apparent' to everyone, is someone I love to do!

I also love other people's success. I think we are all ONE. Your success is my success as well!

Are you successful? Let us know!

Lucky
May your dominant thoughts make you smile!
www.tennisebooks.com

I don't know anyone offline with whom I could share this. I am withdrawing more and more because everybody seems to have only 2 hobbies. Whining and sharing all the problems and impossibilities of life. Such a waste of my energy.

My wise brain reminds me that it is time to add this to my CMI. Attract positive people that I can share my dreams with, without using the keyboard.

Caroline

I have not shared SOGR with anyone outside the forum as it hasn't come up except as "what would I do if I won the lottery" conversations and then people are positive about what they would do. At this point, I get them to focus harder on what they really want so that they can think about it and it may not take a lottery win to make it happen.I am avoiding negativity to keep my focus very positive at the moment so I agree with Caroline I am envisioning positive people around to share this with.

Shona

Hi Tony,

I think that there are times to share and times not to. Just trust that you will share at the right times.

My happy little sharing story:
I decided I must get some new software for a little project of mine, I was going to buy it but decided I was stretching myself too far at that time. Two days later I was talking to a guy about the project and he told me how I could get the software for £260, a saving of over £1500 to me, and I am very grateful

On another note, I've been having some quite time tonight and decided to look in. Thank you all for your wonderful posts. Thank You, I am grateful, always.

((( PEACE )))

The only person with whom I have shared what I am doing is my other half. She knows that I have read, and that I am studying the SOGR. My son also knows because he undoubtedly has seen the book (I printed the ebook) on my desk.

I have told no one else. I have not told my wife about my CMIs because she will not, at this time, believe that they are possible.

It is easier to explain how it all works when we have achieved our goals. It is even easier to explain if someone asks you to explain how you achieved you wonderful success.

There is no one I know who is open to these ideas - no family members, no friends, and no co-workers, and I have no desire to "convince" them about the great value of the SOGR. So, when they are ready to hear about the "certain way", their teacher will appear.

By the way, I found this website by searching the web. I don't recall the word I googled, but this site popped up, and it was exactly what I was seeking.

Wishing everyone the very best.

Maybe I'm the odd one out here, but I'm fortunate that my wife has joined me in the pursuit of our desires. She has always been a great believer in positive thought and gratitude. Until now, she hasn't believed she could acheive her dream.

Personally, I'm doing the PG course myself and have not shared the whole SOGR with anyone other than my wife.

What I have done is aligned myself with several "like-minded" positive thinkers who want to grow and advance. It's a good place for me to stay positive and focused.

Ron

At certain times it is best "to keep our own counsel" about our CMI, especially with non-SOGR people. Many people like to try to "steal our dreams" because of their own inadequacies.

Many times when a person stands above the crowd, they have tomatos thrown at them. Is it human nature? I think so. It threatens some people's "comfort zones."

Good question! I have read in many places that you shouldn't talk about your dreams too much, that somehow it takes the life out of them. And, as TOM points out, you can attract a lot of jealousy by being very successful, and then you have to battle other peoples' ill wishes. Nevertheless, I am telling people about my dreams & plans now.

Part of that is because I choose not to believe that there is any way that anyone can take away from what I'm doing. In other words, there's nothing to be afraid of. No one can stop me.

It's also my way of telling the Universe that I'm serious about this -- I wouldn't talk about it if I wasn't committed to making it happen ('cuz then I'd look stupid when it didn't happen).

Finally, my goals will require lots of making connections and getting help from others -- and a really good way to draw attention from the right people is by talking about what I'm doing.

Then again, most of my CMI has solidified into plans. Not specific plans, with details -- but enough that I can talk generally about how it's going to happen -- that is, the rough outline of the events I expect to take place. As with an example in another thread on this forum, I *wouldn't* tell people, "I'm going to increase my sales percentage by 20% this month just by visualizing it happening." That's just too wacky for most people

Hi Tony,
Great question and great responses!

Which side of the camp am I on? Hmn, well, I don't shout out my dreams and hopes from the rooftops but if anyone asks or the topic comes up, I'll certainly explain what I've got my sites on and how I'll go about achieving it. I don't choose to spread the word because SOGR is simply a philosophy that I choose to employ and I know I don't appreciate it when others lecture me on 'a better way' or 'the right way', so out of respect I don't drown others with my beliefs.

I'm a true believer in the ancient saying 'when the student is ready the teacher will appear', everyone of us here was ready to get rich, that's how we found the site and chose to join (and I'm grateful you all did!)

So anyway, if the subject of SOGR comes up, I just talk about the methods it promotes and usually make light of the whole visualisation thing, not because I think it's irrelevant or silly FAR FROM IT but because I'm aware it can seem a little insane to the unitiated.

I remember telling a new acquaintance (who was from South America) that I would take my kids to Argentina when they were old enough to talk and she said she didn't realise I had kids, I replied that I didn't yet and she instantly looked wary and puzzled - I guess she mistook my concrete faith with reality, which as we know, are one in the same :0)

Good luck with the knowledge you are accruing here, and the wealth you find in your wallet...

Faye

Hi Tony.

Great post.

I also believe that it is important to share our goals and dreams only with like-minded people. Ask yourself who do you trust with your deepest secrets, & dreams. Who are the people who will listen to us. They don't necessarily have to agree or support us. I think you'll find the list to be very short.

I haven't told a lot of people about the SOGR-but I do share it and other positive messages occasionally with people who I feel will benenfit from it-then I detach myself from any particularly outcome.

Ask yourself am I hesitating in telling people about my goals because I have an attachment to how they will think, or whether they will approve of me..

"Be independent of the good opinion of other people" Wayne Dwyer

Cheers,

Coach Mark,

Tony, great discussion!

I do have a link to SOGR on my website and blog, and I share cautiously only with like-minded people. But I'm not shy at all with sharing that I want to be a NYT bestselling author--with anybody who'll listen!

I do share with my husband. He used to be a total skeptic, but I've had so many successes over the years (with other "law of attraction" practices as well as SOGR) that he is a big believer now.

I too agree that it is best to share your CMI with like minded people. In fact, it speeds up the CMI in my experience.

However, I too have experienced the pop of the bubble when sharing it with the wrong people (includes some family and so called friends). It's sometimes interesting to learn that there are people you love who are not necessarily on your "Dream Team".

I have since found that those who voice their enthusiasm (voluntarily) and also share encouraging notes,messages, books, events etc with you are in whole or in part on the "Dream Team".

Great topic. Best of luck to you all!

LeTicia

It makes sense to share your feelings with like minded people because their minds are open and they will understand. That's why this forum is here. If you want to share and can't find someone around come here

Hi Guys,

Until now my problem has been over-excitement and an impatience to share any new thing I learn (such as a book, SOGR etc). However most people do not share my enthusiasm. Instead they dampen my enthusiasm. Their attitude is always: "Show me, don't tell me!" So I've decided to do just that - I don't tell until I can show them!

Therefore of late I've been trying to curb my enthusiasm to share because it seems to me that I'm just frittering away my energy, thereby slowing down the manifestation of my deepest desires!

Keeping my most important CMIs to myself is somewhat like damming up a river and building a head of water that could drive a turbine and generate much power! If instead I were to tell my CMIs to others,(whether they are supportive or not) it seems to be a loss or leakage of energy.

However it also depends on your personality. If you are super competitive like the boxer Muhammad Ali, you could shout out your CMI to the world "I am the greatest!" and prove it! In fact that would be strong motivation for you.

But for most of us I feel the better way would be to `keep our own counsel' as far as our CMIs are concerned. Climbing a mountain is difficult enough without inviting people to throw rocks down at us while we climb!

So henceforth I shall remain mum about my CMI but will shout my successes from the rooftops!

Thank you all for being here!

Cheers

Gopi

"Choose to create your own reality!"

I agree with you completely, Gopi.

It is much better to show than it is to tell.

I have wondered if anyone I know would be interested in the SOGR, and the answer is no. They are at different places on the path.