I had a meeting with my imaginary Master Mind tonight. I want to share with you the results of it. It was a bit strange at first, trying to coherently see what was going on. But I was able to get some things out of it. Here they are:

 

 

Master Mind Meeting With:
Anthony Robbins, Wayne Dyer, Lisa Irby, Dwayne Johnson, Larry Bird, Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Phil, J.K. Rowling, Stephanie Meyer

 

(I have abbreviated names with initials when each person is speaking. Also, this is all from my head alone. Nothing said here has been actually stated to me by any individual here.)

 

Surrounding a large, elaborate conference room table, my counselor’s sit. Many of them are talking with each other. As I walk in, everyone becomes quiet. Everyone except for Anthony Robbins.

 

A.R.: There’s the man. You’ve got some guts bringing us all here together. Before you start, I want you to prove yourself right now. Prove to all of us why we should sit here, listen to you, and give you instruction.

 

I’m a bit shocked at this. I was hoping to be able to get a few words in first. All eyes are on me as I think for a moment and then speak from my heart.

 

Me: Proof is a subjective thing. I don’t have much in the way of fame, fortune, or significant accomplishments in business to share with you all. I am a husband, father, and current employee as a web developer for a leading Genealogical website. I would love to sit here and try and boast and get the approval of all of you. But here is the real fact. All of you have accomplished much more than I have in your business/entrepreneurial lives. The truth is I am just like the masses of people who have not achieved great success.

 

Me: I do believe I have a very high level of intelligence. I am resourceful and dedicated. But no, I cannot prove to any of you why you should spend another second listening to me.

 

Lisa Irby chimes in.

 

L.I.: This man has been honest with us. He’s not trying to sugar coat who he is. I think that’s a good start if you ask me.

 

Oprah nods at her in agreement. Dr. Wayne Dyer is the next to speak.

 

W.D.: It is good that you are honest with yourself and us. But for you to get any help from us here, you must be able to clearly explain what drives you. What are you trying to accomplish and get out of life? What is your real reason for having us here?

 

I take a moment to really think deeply and find the utmost intense desires of my heart.

 

Me: I must break the cycle in my family. Many of my family struggles with depression, weight/health problems, and financial stability. I seek to create a new branch of the Johnson family. One that realizes that wealth and prosperity in this life is not a bad thing and is achievable. I see so many who talk about wealth like it is some distant land unable to be reached. I am frustrated by this. I seek to create a wealth in my life that will provide tremendous opportunities for my family and give me the ability to help my family and others far more than I could otherwise. As I think, this is the main reason I do the things I do.

 

Larry Bird is twidling his thumbs. He seems kind of bored. I ask him if he has anything he wants to add.

 

L.B.: You’re not dedicated enough. I spent hours and hours before and after practice and even on game days working on my game. How much time do you spend trying to accomplish what you said you want to do?

 

I think for a moment on this.

 

Me: I have a full time job. When I’m at home, it’s usually an hour or two each day.

 

Larry Bird laughs.

 

L.B.: You don’t have what it takes. I’m looking into your eyes right now. You only half care about doing what you say you want to do. Otherwise you’d have something to show for it.

 

I think of what to say. This comes to mind.

 

Me: You’re right, here’s what I have to show for it right now. I have a fantasy novel I am on the 2nd edit of right now. I just made $100 from Google Adsense on three websites over the last year and a half. I am on my 3rd round of the P90X extreme fitness program, which I have stuck with since much earlier in the year.

 

Larry Bird stops me.

 

L.B.: Prove it, let’s see.

 

The women in the room are suddenly much more curious. I have to admit, I wasn’t expecting this to happen. I remove my shirt and flex for everyone and share what I have done physically.

 

Me: I was fifty pounds overweight a couple of years ago. I lost the weight by making a choice to weigh myself morning and night and watch my portions and focus more on healthy eating. Earlier this year I saw P90X and decided that I was going to get it and do it no matter what. And I did. I have great physical results to show for it – and those results aren’t even as good as they could be, but I am still satisifed with them.

 

L.B.: Why didn’t you share this earlier?

 

Me: I didn’t think about it.

 

Dr. Phil butts in.

 

D.P.: You said your family struggles with weight and health issues. Have any of them done P90X?

 

Me: I have an older sister in her mid 40’s that exercises regularly. And a twin brother who has also lost 50 pounds recently. And two older brother’s who have lost hundreds of pounds. But generally most of them still struggle.

 

D.P.: Another time when it is more appropriate we may want to talk about your family. But I want to tell everyone here that what you’ve done is amazing. If you look at the health in America, the percentage of people that have achieved the level of fitness you have are a minority. And you’ve stuck with it for over six months now. This tells me you are mentally mature. Guys and gals, this very thing is worth our attention. We have someone here who is dedicated.

 

Dwayne Johnson, who has been strangely quiet, smiles and speaks.

 

D.J.: I saw in a blog post and a video you made that you at one time were planning on meeting me. Now that you’ve met me, was it worth it?

 

I am amused by this statement.

 

Me: It’s great, but I realized it wasn’t what my focus should be.

 

D.J.: Good for you man. I’ve been listening to what you are saying. I know what it’s like to struggle. I slept on mattresses playing in the Canadian Football league and scrounged for food. So I know what it’s like to not have found the success you are seeking. But you have found some success, don’t cut yourself short. You’ve done P90X, achieved amazing results. You are married with a great family. And you’ve secured them with a well paying job with benefits. Give yourself some credit.

 

Me: It’s not enough.

 

D.J.: You’ll get your break. But it won’t be until you’ve gone through a little more pain than you have. You need to dig deeper man. If you really want what you say you do, you need to take it to another level.

 

Anthony Robbins nods.

 

A.R.: You’ve got some things right. You have the desire, you’re dedicated, you’re willing to put the time in. But if there is one thing I had to say you need some friggin help with, it would be your planning and strategy. I’m trying to find your plan and strategy, and I don’t see it. To this point, you have been guessing. You say you’re intelligent. Put a plan together and create a strategy and show it!

 

Lisa Irby responds.

 

L.I.: Just to add to that, you talked about your websites and making $100 with Adsense over a year and a half. I’ve seen your sites. You have a good message. But you’re not doing anything to set yourself apart. Why would someone go to your site as opposed to something such as zenhabits.net or stevepavlina.com? These are two well accomplished sites run by individuals who are working in the area you are. If you want your sites to be a major source of your wealth, you are really going to have to come up with a plan and strategy like Mr. Robbins said that will set your sites apart and draw great interest in them. Otherwise, you are wasting your time.

 

Oprah likes this.

 

O.W.: Girl I’m proud of you. You want to come on my show?

 

I laugh out loud.

 

J.K. Rowling and Stephanie Meyer now take the conversation.

 

J.K.: You say you are writing a fantasy book. And you’re on your second draft. How well do you know your characters?

 

Me: Hmm. Pretty well I think. I’m on the 2nd revision and have a good idea of their personalities and history.

 

J.K.: If you want your book to do well, you must know your characters so well that you could play any of them in a movie flawlessly. You must know their histories, mannerisms, likes, dislikes – everything. You must create a compelling and deep rooted emotional story for your characters. The reader must feel deep inside like they know and understand your characters. This will get people to talk about your book. If you do not, it will fail.

 

Me: Great, thanks, I am creating a biography sheet of each character. But I will spend more time getting to know them, and refining my novel’s deep emotional roots.

 

Stephanie Meyer now speaks to me.

 

S.M.: There’s relationships in your book right?

 

I snicker.

 

Me: Yeah, and I’m going to confess that I need to really polish that part of it up.

 

S.M.: Create a deep and mysterious romance. Make it your own without copying anyone. If you do this, your book will soar. And you can thank me with an autographed copy because I will want to read all about it!

 

Me: Ok, point taken. It is getting late and I need to get some rest. You all have been helpful. I have a lot to work on…

 

I actually start to think about the monumental task I have of really creating the wealth and life I want for myself and family. I know it won’t be easy. I start to get teary-eyed.

 

Oprah and Wayne Dyer walk up next to me.

 

O.W.: We’ve all gone through this. The doubt, the fear, the wondering if things will work out. If you have faith Jeremy and really create a sound plan of action, and dig down to your deepest desires with persistence, you will succeed far more than you can envision. I see within you a grand potential. But it is going to be up to you to tap into it and gain the reward. You are going to have to want it so badly that nothing can stop you. Work on how badly you want it. Capture the key points of what we’ve told you today. You need to plan, strategize, create several compelling elements in your novel, and find a way to make your websites stand out so that others want to visit them. You’re intelligent. I’m sure you will find a way.

 

W.D.: Take time to meditate by yourself. See what inspiration comes to you as you do this.

 

Lisa Irby whispers to me.

 

L.I.: Redesign your drjerm website and blog. Change your approach. Find a way to reach people that isn’t being done.

 

Everyone beings to fade away, the meeting is over.

 

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This is fascinating. I realize some things. Drjerm.com and Blog.drjerm.com are being put in lock down until I have something unique and much more valuable to share with the world.