Hi there,

I love this time of year! I especially love having fun with friends and family. Here I am with my husband Pete (we're across the table from each other in the back row) with our good friends Pete and Donna. There's nothing better than celebrating life and the season with those you care about most.

I've been getting this question a lot lately, "Cari, what's next? How can I get more of your support and expertise once the New Year begins?"

Great question and I've got a great answer. My commitment is stronger than ever to help as many soul-inspired entrepreneurs turn their passions into profits as I can. I'm especially passionate about mentoring NEW solo-entrepreneurs (whom I affectionately call "the newbies") get started, attract clients, and make money doing what they are here on earth to do.

I remember when I first started out I did everything by myself. I had to sift through mountains of information to find my own answers and in the long run it took me a lot of time and money to figure it all out. It took me a long time to figure out what to focus on first, second and so forth!

I remember how tough it was in those early days and I don't want that to happen to you! If you're a serious, high-achieving, passion and purpose-filled solo-entrepreneur who wants to learn how to make great money doing what you love, but also needs a little hand-holding from someone who's "been there, done that", you'll be interested in my brand new:

Awakening Brilliance Marketing & Mentoring Mastermind Program

This is the exact program I wish I'd had years ago when I was just starting out. It's a combination of masterminding with other like-minded soul-inspired entrepreneurs AND mentoring from me. I'll answer ALL your questions and guide your every step so 2009 becomes your best year ever!

Here's how to learn more. I put together a special Invitation Letter for those of you who are serious about making 2009 your best year ever. Send me an email with your full name, email address and phone number and I'll be happy to send it to you right away. This exclusive program is for **newer solo- entrepreneurs only** that align with this criterion:

• You're a brand new business owner that earns less than $100K per year (but dream of making well into the 6-figures and beyond)



• You would love to leverage the power of the internet, your website, an ezine (just like this one but with your unique style), and multiple streams of income to grow your business.



• You absolutely want to align your business with your passions, life purpose and spirit, and don't want to sacrifice your values to get what you want.



• You're tired of going it alone and ready for someone to take you by the hand and help you make sense of everything there is to learn about marketing your business, as well as making a name for yourself as an expert in your field.



• You are self-lead and willing to do whatever it takes to turn your passions and purpose into profits.



• You have a deep burning desire to get going now!

If that sounds like you contact me and I'll send you your personal Invitation Letter to join me and other soul-inspired entrepreneurs make a name for themselves in 2009! Once you receive your Invitation we'll set up a time to get to know each other and discuss the program in more detail. This program begins the week of January 12 so you can start the year with a business-boosting plan! Serious inquires only please.

Here's what I know for sure, YOU CAN turn your passion and life purpose into profits. Others have done it, I've done it and you can do it! There's never been a better time to step into the life you were born to live than right now. By stepping into and saying YES to the resources that can help, you send a power-filled message to the Universe that you are fully committed to living your best life!

On a personal note:

This weekend we'll be celebrating Christmas early with my extended family. My dad, brothers (I have two) and their significant others and children will be joining on us on Sunday for our traditional Christmas meal of mom's homemade lasagna and other goodies! Yum! AND, I almost forgot to mention that for the next two weeks Christmas and New Year's Day lands on my regular ezine publishing day of Thursday so you'll be hearing from me in different ways on different days. After the New Year we'll get back to our usual schedule. Happy Holidays and big warm hugs to you!

No matter where you live or what your plans are this holiday season I send you loads of love and good wishes and the courage to keep saying YES to your dreams.

Bye for now...

Love,



Cari Vollmer
Your Passion into Profit Mentor

P.S. Welcome new subscribers **from all over the world!** I'm so glad you're joining the *Passion, Purpose, & Profit* community!

A great way to express your GRATITUDE this season!

Now that we're in the midst of the holiday season, you might be thinking about showing appreciation for your clients, people who send you referrals, your kids' teachers, the mail carrier, and everyone else who supports you throughout the year.

To help you do that, I'm really excited to share an amazing cookie and concept with you! The Gratitude Cookie (tm) by Zen Rabbit Baking Company comes from my good friend and colleague, Lori Saitz.

The Gratitude Cookie (tm) is the most mouth wateringly delicious, thin, crunchy, cross between a butter and a sugar cookie I've ever tasted. The minute a tasted one I was hooked and this is why...

The Gratitude Cookie also serves a greater purpose. Gratitude Cookie eaters are encouraged to think about something they're grateful for as they're munching each one. And of course if you're giving a box to someone, you're certainly showing appreciation for your relationship.

Then, inside each box of one dozen cookies is a Gratuities Card, with one of a variety of inspirational sayings. On the back of the card is the question, "What are you grateful for today?" and space to write an answer.

Lori is mobilizing a Gratitude R-evolution. Join her in the journey to bring more gratitude, good feelings and yumminess to the world. Ordering for the holidays is totally easy, just go to www.ZenRabbitCookies.com. Oh, and don't forget to treat yourself to a box too!

Yes, You Can Make Great Money Doing What You Love:
11 Strategies that Will Help You Stay the Course!

Part 3 of 3

9. Focus on What You Want and Keep Moving Toward It

What do you really, really, really want? Gain profound clarity in this area and then take actions that take you closer to your vision vs. away from it.

Earlier this year I read a book by James Ray called Harmonic Wealth. In it he asks one very profound question, which I now keep with me at all times:

Are the actions you're taking CONFIRMING the life you want to create?

You see, the Law of Attraction states that what you want is here for you right now. And the key is to stay in action so that you bring your desire closer and closer to you. So, are the actions you're taking a confirmation of the life you want to create or contrary to the life you want to create?

You create the life and business of your dreams in the NOW. Everything you see in your life today is due to decisions and choices you made in the past. But the past is over...gone! So, in this moment put all your energy into focusing on what you want and forget about what you don't.

10. Keep Saying YES!

When you focus on what you want something happens...you start opening doors. You may not be able to see these doors but they're very real and the key is to say yes to what's on the other side.

One of the things I struggled with early in my career wasn't a lack of clarity about what I wanted; it was a fear of saying YES to what I wanted when it showed up in my life!

This fear was motivated by many things, especially my lack of understanding of how we really create what we want.

As soon you make a commitment resources, people, ideas, inspiration, and opportunities will start showing up in your life. Sometimes within minutes! The key is notice what's showing up and then without hesitation SAY YES. (Of course use discernment and trust your gut but when you get an all clear sign go for it without hesitation.)

I remember clearly the day I started "saying yes" and it turned my business around. Every time I commit to something I now look for the opportunities to appear (they always do) and do the work I need to do to say yes to what's coming my way.

"YES" is a very power-filled word when what you're saying yes to is in alignment with your dreams.

11. Take Time OFF!

This is an absolute MUST; especially for creative types like entrepreneurs (we burn a lot of energy).

I learned this tip the hard way. Early on in my business I would burn the midnight oil often. I was so inspired by my new position as business owner I didn't know when to shut down my computer and relax. This caught up with me and I burned out!

My remedy? Every year at the beginning of the year I take out my big calendar and I block out my time OFF. And then I stick to it!

For me personally I have to take at least one week off every three months or I start feeling the effects of burn out. Sometimes I travel, sometimes I just stay home. My absolute rule during this time is that I disconnect from my business completely. No computer. No checking messages. No peeking!

The result has proven to me that you can take time off and still operate a thriving business that's bursting at the seams with potential! When I re-enter my career after being gone for a week I feel re-energized and full in inspiration!

You're not made to go go go. It's healthy and necessary to slow down and rebalance your SELF and your life.

(c) 2008 Cari Vollmer / LifeOnTrack(tm) / LifeOnTrack.com

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