I’ve talked about Alice Coles for over a decade in The Bigger Game workshop. She is an excellent example of what I call a “natural” bigger game player. Her story brings the Bigger Game Board to life! As many of you know, I had the pleasure to meet Alice in person at the Bigger Game Expo this past May.
Alice is pure inspiration! Expo attendees listened to her every word, and I was a bit star struck, to be honest! We’re working on an extended video clip of Alice and her work that we’ll debut next month, but in the short term, I just had to share a tiny clip of her talking about what it means to play a bigger game. What a great way to start a Monday morning!
More to come-
Rick
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Today – Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013 – is a red-letter day for me. Hay House Publishing is releasing my new book Play Your Bigger Game!
And to think it almost didn’t happen.
I had convinced myself that I would never have a book published with a major publishing house. I didn’t understand the process. The whole idea of it was overwhelming. Especially when I would visit Amazon and see literally thousands and thousands of self-help related books. I thought, “Who in the world would want to read my book?”
I’d developed this “story” that I didn’t have a book in me: “I’m a much better speaker that a writer. What major publisher would want my book?” I stayed with that self-limiting story for a long time, even though my friends and allies were encouraging me to create an inspirational guide for playing The Bigger Game.
I love to inspire others with The Bigger Game and in particular the Allies square, and yet a couple of years ago I was afraid to ask for help and actually practice what I preach!
One day I finally reached out to Adora English, a friend and a former television producer who now serves as a media-savvy consultant.
“I’m ready to take the Bigger Game to the world,” I told her.
“I’ve been waiting years for this call,” Adora said.
That one fateful phone call set everything in motion. Adora has proven to be the best ally possible. You see, it turns out that there are many people out there whose mission it is to assist would-be authors in moving past the “would-be” state.
Once I was clear and set the intention, things began to fall into place. First, someone to actually help me get my thoughts onto paper. Then a literary agent. Then Hay House. In a strange sort of way, it all came together quite nicely and easily. It flowed. Now, this was over a 2-year period mind you, but nonetheless, magic seemed to be happening all around me!
This whole process has really taught me (finally!) that the fear of asking for help is really silly and self-defeating. We get so wrapped up in not wanting to look silly that we actually do something stupid – we give up. In a blunt and honest assessment of myself, I’d have to ask how a guy who travels the world offering help to others could be afraid to ask for help.
The lesson here is to tell the truth to your allies even if you won’t accept it for yourself. In my heart of hearts, I knew this book needed to be expressed; I was just afraid to admit that I didn’t know how to do it.
But a huge part of playing The Bigger Game is accepting that you don’t need the how; the game will take care of that.
Here’s to you creating your red letter day!
Namaste-
Rick
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Meet Jocelyne Desroches. She recently took the Bigger Game workshop in Montreal, and at first, wasn’t willing to take action and leave a comfort zone that wasn’t serving her.
No worries – not everyone is able to realize their compelling purpose and/or actually name their bigger game right out of the gate. There is no pressure – trust the process and your game will find you.
And that is exactly what happened to Jocelyne. In her words…
“When I did the workshop, I knew what motivated me, but I thought it was not time in my life to take action. During the weekend, I stayed in my comfort zone by naming something else, not wanting to feel the bomb sleeping in me. The months passed and I found, with your help and energy, my fantastic adventure of Bigger Game. I adapted it to my reality, my strengths and my limitations. And I want to share it with you.”
Jocelyne’s Bigger Game is to help her African friend Simeon Koalaga’s dream come true. She is selling bracelets to raise funds for a water pump and a fence to realize Simeon’s dream to grow vegetables and improve his family’s quality of life.
In the excitement of this game, Jocelyne has enrolled the help of her husband, Daniel, and their game has quickly morphed to something even bigger… together they will create 1,000 projects and raise $1,000 per project to raise one million dollars for African families, women’s groups and children. They call their Bigger Game 1,001 Dreams and their slogan is “Little by Little.”
Click here to learn more about 1,001 Dreams and learn how you can become an ally: Bracelets to make Simeon Koalaga’s Dream Come True.
I’m excited to congratulate Jocelyne and Daniel in what they are creating. When we are compelled, we can truly create miracles!
Namaste-
Rick
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What inspires me the most about this month’s featured Bigger Game Player, James Mellon, is his ability to create. James is a producer, writer, actor, dancer, singer, minister (the list goes on and on and includes tap dancer!)… who includes and creates from every aspect of his life in service of entertaining, engaging and enlightening us all.
As the co-founder of The Global Truth Network, his Bigger Game is to provide Enlightenment Through Entertainment.
At the Bigger Game Expo, James reminded us that we all have creative genius within us to create magical fulfilling lives.
Here’s a clip of James at the Expo… I hope you’ll enjoy his positive energy and wisdom!
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Rick
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“You have amazing gifts that the world needs.” Leza Danly spoke these words at The Bigger Game Expo and they could not be truer.
Our lives really are all made up, and it’s our job to reveal our strengths and gifts and to let the world see us in our magnificence. There is so much opportunity… so much magic… in the world, and it’s ours for the taking.
What will you create for our world?
Namaste-
Rick
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“I believe my gift is music. And it’s only a gift if I give it to someone.” These are the words of Paul Smith, an
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Boy do I need a break. Summertime flew by, and I seem to be getting busier and busier. Phone calls… workshops… planes… trains… and automobiles!
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Have you ever strolled in the woods or walked on the beach and experienced a deep sense of serenity, peace, and oneness with your surroundings? I experience that on Lake George, when I give myself permission to actually slow down and just “be.”
There’s now science to support this common sensation. Several studies have found that being in places of natural beauty actually boosts our immune system, and lowers our heart rate and blood pressure. Just being away from your desk or work and in a quieter and more serene setting reduces stress!
At the recent Bigger Game Expo, Charles Holt spoke about his love of trees – and how he considers them an ally in his life.
Our allies truly can be everywhere and anywhere. We just have to notice them! I encourage us all to think of nature as an ally in our lives – and in playing our bigger games. Let’s all slow down and honor the serenity and beauty of Mother Nature.
Namaste-
Rick
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I believe that life is a game and it’s all made up! I believe we can and should create the lives we want by continuously
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