Live in the Wish Fulfilled [Coaching Exercise]
Neville Goddard, a profoundly influential teacher whose ideas have shaped my approach to both life and business, taught the incredible power of the imagination to create reality. According to Neville, our ability to manifest our desires isn’t just about hoping or wishing; it’s about truly inhabiting the feelings and experiences of our desired states as if they are already our current reality.
Neville would guide us to assume the state of the wish fulfilled. This means that we should vividly imagine and emotionally experience our business as already achieving the massive success and financial independence we aim for. It's not merely about visualizing success; it’s about living in it right now, feeling every bit of confidence, relief, and empowerment that comes with it.
Sometimes, we may find ourselves compromising or diluting our vision—perhaps when considering how to fund our dreams. Here, Neville would suggest we revise our approach: instead of focusing on the need to raise funds, why not shift our focus to the abundance and opportunities that are already around us? By recognizing and leveraging what we already have, we can generate the wealth we seek more directly.
Living in the end is another powerful concept from Neville. This involves making decisions and taking actions as if the success we’re working towards has already been achieved. This practice encourages us to believe so deeply in our end goals that our external circumstances begin to mirror those beliefs.
Neville also taught the importance of detaching from the how. While having a strategy is essential, getting caught up in the specifics can sometimes hinder us. Instead, he encouraged focusing on the 'what' — the ultimate goal. By maintaining our focus on the outcome and releasing anxiety about how it will come to pass, we open ourselves to receive opportunities that align with our vision.
A daily practice of affirmations or imaginal acts, where we see ourselves leading successful ventures, using our products, or celebrating achievements, is crucial. This practice embeds these successful outcomes within our subconscious, helping to manifest them in the external world.
Lastly, Neville believed in the power of following our intuition. The path to realizing our desires is rarely straight; it’s filled with turns and opportunities that only our inner voice can navigate. Listening to this intuition can lead us to unexpected and fortuitous partnerships and ideas.
Incorporating these teachings into your entrepreneurial journey can transform the way you approach your business and life goals. By living in your desired state and trusting in your vision, you align yourself with the forces of creation that Neville Goddard so eloquently described.
Wish Fulfilled - Coaching Exercise
Visualize Your Ideal Day:
What does your perfect business day look like when your venture has reached its peak success? From the moment you wake up to when you go to bed, detail your activities, the environment, and the interactions you have.
Emotional Landscape of Success:
How does it feel to have achieved complete financial independence and business success? Describe the emotions—relief, joy, empowerment—that accompany your achievements.
Conversations of Success:
What kinds of conversations are you having in this successful version of your life? Imagine talking with partners, customers, or mentors. What are you discussing? How do you express your success and gratitude?
Impact on Personal Life and Community:
What impact has your business success had on your personal life and the people around you? Consider changes in relationships, community involvement, and any philanthropic activities.
Success Metrics:
What does success look like on your business dashboard? Visualize the metrics, customer feedback, sales numbers, or other quantifiable indicators of your business’s impact.
Morning Actions of a Successful Entrepreneur:
What are the first three actions you would take in the morning, knowing that your business is thriving? How do these actions align with those of a successful entrepreneur?
Handling Challenges:
How do you handle challenges in this successful version of your business? Imagine encountering a setback and visualize yourself managing it effectively. What resources and strategies do you employ?
Sharing Your Success:
Who are you sharing your success with? Visualize a celebration of your achievements. Who is present, and what are you discussing?
Legacy Building:
Beyond the financials, what legacy are you building with your success? What do you want your business to be remembered for?
Turn your Journal Entries into Affirmations:
Either write your own or copy/paste your journaling answers into ChatGPT and get it to write you three, clear, concise affirmations that you can read daily to remind you of the wish-fulfilled that is becoming more and more your life every day.