Archive for October, 2011


Hey everyone, I wanted to share a quick link to my other blog where I have posted another success story being created with Orrin Woodward and the-life-business.com! Over the next couple of months expect the stories of thousands to come streaming out. If you are looking at joining LIFE, please read the success stories and then find out where the people behind the stories are speaking and go meet them for yourself! Here is a small sample and a LINK to the story of Jammie Fisher.

I am truly grateful to Orrin and Laurie Woodward, Dan and Lisa Hawkins, the Team and the information that is provided by the LIFE products. Their presence, along with many other leaders and teammates has propelled me in a positive direction that I can’t imagine I would have ever found had I not been introduced to this program by my former teaching partner.

God bless, Dan Hawkins

Wow, what a weekend! I was just on Orrin Woodward LIFE blog and he shared some of the great things that happen at the the-life-business conference put on by the-team.biz. Here is a small portion of the article:

Launch of the LIFE business

Thousands gather to launch LIFE

The LIFE TEAM Leadership Conference wrapped up on Sunday. With over 18 new RT’s, Triples, and Quads, along with a new PC – Chris and Danae Mattis, the TEAM has experienced its best three months in its history.

Not too mention Tim and Amy Marks and Chris and Terri Brady going Quad PC. Wow! Our special guest – Dallin Larsen, Oliver DeMille, and Pastor Stephen Davy knocked it out of the park as well. Has the TEAM ever had a better major? DeMille’s talk on freedom received numerous standing ovations and Davy’s gospel message should be spread to the entire world. I never knew fleas could have such relevance to the gospel before

What did you learn at LIFE conference in Columbus, Ohio?

If you where one of the committed who traveled to Ohio for the-team.biz conference please share with everyone what you learned. If someone was not able to go, help them understand the value that you got and the fun relationship stories you created.

We are looking for 1 million people to join us in LIFE, share your story so people will understand the impact the-life-business.com can have on their life!

God bless,

Dan Hawkins

Are you leading in LIFE?

Hey everyone here is a great testimony of what the LIFE business can do for you! Orrin Woodward and the founders of LIFE are making a difference. Click here for the entire story of one of the many leaders in LIFE!

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“For the first time I feel as though I’m growing as a parent and as a husband, learning to understand Michelle and our roles in our family and marriage.  Our finances are on track for financial independence and that would have never been possible without the principles I’m learning in the-team.biz training system.”

 

 

 

 

I once heard the only difference between a bad, good or great life is the information you learn and apply. So many people are struggling in LIFE due to lack of correct knowledge. The LIFE business is the answer to a better life! Pursue your purpose in LIFE!

God bless,

Dan Hawkins

Columbus LIFE launch with Orrin Woodward!

Hey everybody here is a quick video of the Saturday night opening speaker Claude Hamilton taking the stage. Thousands are in attendance to be part of Orrin Woodward launch of LIFE! We are so blessed to be partnered with so many great people as we move forward to impact the lives of others. All of the people here have already learned so much about how to improve their lives and help others. We will continue to go out and encourage others to chase their dreams and become the best they can be in LIFE! Picture yourself getting recognized in front of this crowd for what ever level you decide to pursue. God bless, Dan Hawkins

Orrin Woodward and the LIFE business Founders

The LIFE business founders

I am down at the-team.biz major convention where the founders just officially launched Orrin Woodward’s LIFE business! The weekend was kicked off by all 8 founders taking the stage to welcome the crowd to LIFE. During the announcement entrepreneur of the year Dallin Larsen was seated in the front row. Orrin Woodward took the time to bring Dallin on stage so all of the founders could personally thank him for the huge part he has played in making this day a reality! We are heading into the future with a group ready to make a difference. Stay tuned in over the weekend for some updates, pictures, and videos!

If the energy in the room is any indication, when thelifebusiness goes live on Nov. 1st, we are about to break some records in this industry while we form a new one!

Thank you to all of the founders, Dallin Larsen and the Team office for giving the world the LIFE they always wanted!

God bless, Dan Hawkins

Well the much anticipated launch of Orrin Woodwards the-life-business is here. We are now down in Ohio getting ready to launch the company that will rewrite the networking industry. All of the details will be shared from the leaders of The-team.biz this weekend and 1000′s of people will leave here ready to create a better tomorrow for their families. I have the privilege of being one of the founders of LIFE, and all I can say is hang on it’s about to get crazy! There is a buzz in the air that cannot be explained, but very clearly felt!

Throughout the weekend I will be posting videos and posts from the live The-team.biz event! 

You cannot stop an idea who’s time has come! What happens when you combined Personal Development, Networking, Life Coaching, and Community Building……A better LIFE….. for you!

Thank you Orrin Woodward and Chris Brady for being men of character and finishing what you set out to do, 1 million people! Lets go!

God bless,

Dan Hawkins

We are just days away from the start of www.the-life-business.com and the-team.biz is growing faster than any time in history! Thousands of people are headed to Columbus, Ohio this coming weekend to learn all of the details for the official launch of LIFE on Nov. 1st. Never before has so much leadership talent been gathered to launch a company that will revolutionize this profession. The line up includes 3 best-selling authors, 1 entrepreneur of the year, 1 founder of a university and the LIFEfounders which represent over

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100 years of experience in the community building field. Imagine what you could take away from an entire weekend of talks from this caliber of speakers, what could you do with your LIFE? You see many will chose to spend their time and money on something else this weekend, possibly things that have no chance to change their life for the better and complain next week that they are dissatisfied with their lives. But you, you are ready to make some changes, step out of your day-to-day life and become your best! I applaud you for your courage, because many around the world talk big and do nothing, not you, you are changing your life!

God bless,

Dan Hawkins

5 steps to build more confidence

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The Magic of Thinking Big

One of the first books I was encouraged to read by best-selling author and number 7 leadership guru Orrin Woodward was the Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz, PH.D. Within the first 25 pages I was able to identify the biggest personal struggle I was having that was keeping me from success, in business and in life. In the book a story is shared of a man where he discovers his limiting belief and the story hit me right in the heart. Here is the part that hit me: “I was seeing my weak point for the first time. I discovered that I had held back. I had always carried a little stick. I dug into myself deeper and deeper and found the reason I lacked initiative was because I didn’t believe inside that I was worth very much.” This single paragraph sent me on a mission to find value in myself, build my confidence, and make changes in my life. I wanted to live “big”, to have a meaningful life!

I encourage you to pick up the book but first I want to share one of the things I applied from the book that made a huge difference for me. I still remember studying these five principles and trying to apply them everyday, sometimes asking my wife (be careful here ;) ) and others around me if they noticed me applying what I was learning. Everyday I would review the 5 things and try to use them all day. Here are the five confidence-building exercises from The Magic of Thinking Big.

1) Be a front seater.

Sitting in the front of any event draws attention, but it is also the place to learn the most. Sitting up front builds confidence. Show up early to meetings and grab the front row!

2) Practice making eye contact.

This was tough for me, I would much sooner hide behind the brim of my hat then make eye contact. When you make eye contact people want to talk to and acknowledge you. Looking into someones eyes not only build confidence, it tells others you are confident and honest. If someone does not look you in the eye you feel the are hiding something.

3) Walk 25 percent faster.

Moving quickly is a sign of a good attitude and confidence. Someone who walks faster says to the world “I’ve got some place important to go, something important to do. What’s more, I will succeed at what I will do 15 minutes from now.”

4)Practice speaking up.

“The more you speak up, the more you add to your confidence, and the easier it is to speak up the next time. Speak up. It’s a confidence-building vitamin”

5) Smile big.

Even the act of smiling makes you feel better about yourself and the day. When you feel fear or defeat let out a big smile, it is hard to feel bad when you are smiling. I actually used to practice smiling in a mirror before I went out and then asked people around me to let me know if I was smiling.

I hope you decide to give these 5 principles a try!

God bless, Dan Hawkins

Hey everyone, Orrin Woodward and the LIFE/Team are making a generational impact! Check out how the Team changes the lives of  the children whose parents are taking the time to change and grow using the LIFE training materials. What ripple effect will you begin at the Team leadership convention in Columbus Ohio next weekend? Whose family will you go out and help? My family is forever changed for the better! Please enjoy this article by a 10-year-old girl who believes through first hand experience that the proper information can make a difference! Please comment on this article and share the stories you are creating and hearing out in the living rooms of America and Canada. It is time the world starts to hear we can make a difference one person, one family at a time! Here is the link to the article my daughter wrote in response to the question, what does the Team mean to you?

God bless, Dan Hawkins

Orrin Woodward and the founders of LIFE are scheduled to officially launch their new business  venture in Columbus, Ohio on Oct. 21st! People are coming from all over North America and across the globe to be a part of this historic weekend. The-team.biz has pulled no punches to make this a life changing weekend for you, your family, and your team.

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People packing out LIFE Team convention

I now have attended Team functions for over 7 years and have never and will never miss a major convention put on by the Team. It is at these weekends that lives are changed. There is something magical that happens when you take an entire weekend and gather great information in all catorgories of life. No distractions of daily life, just pure information and great people to grow closer with. In todays crazy times, I could not think of a better place to spend your time and money, then to attend the greatest personal development team in the world and start making changes in your life. Here is a small portion of an article by Orrin Woodward sharing some of the keynote speakers you can expect to see! Do whatever it takes and get to Columbus, your LIFE may count on it!

God bless, Dan Hawkins

The major in Columbus (October 21-23) includes talks from Ernst & Young entrepreneur of the year and MonaVie co-founder Dallin Larsen. He will be sharing on leadership and healthy living. Dallin is a close personal friend and one of the key men responsible for making LIFE possible.

Dallin’s rags to riches success story has been highlighted in Inc. magazine along with others. Anytime I spend time with Dallin, I am motivated to achieve bigger and better things because he sees opportunity not scarcity in every situation. The major is our chance to thank Dallin and his company for providing world-class products in our Fitness category.

Another guests speaker for the Columbus major is Oliver DeMille. Oliver is one of the most prolific readers and authors that I know. His depth of knowledge on a wide range of subjects is an inspiration to me. I am excited to be able to share his wisdom with the fastest growing North American networking community! I spent a wonderful day with him recently and the day flew by as we discussed freedom, America, and government.

Here is a portion of his biography:

As an undergraduate student at Brigham Young University, DeMille undertook additional outside studies in search of greater rigor and depth to his education. He was personally mentored by and worked independently with W. Cleon Skousen and submitted this work to Coral Ridge Baptist University (CRBU), which awarded him a B.A. (Biblical Studies) and M.A. (Christian Political Science) in 1992, and then a Ph. D in 1994.

CRBU was a Bible college with a philosophy of close mentorship and intense studies, and the objective to train its graduates for service in military chaplaincy, education and ministry. DeMille’s doctoral project entailed helping found and establish the curriculum and instructional design of George Wythe College. In 1994, DeMille returned to BYU and completed his B.A. in International Relations.

DeMille is co-founder of The Center for Social Leadership, an action organization “dedicated to healing society, preserving freedom, and ensuring peace and prosperity for humanity,” with its motto, “Empowering Ordinary Citizens to Make an Extraordinary Difference.”

His recent writings in the genre of political commentary reflect a self-described independent political view, with frequent advocacy of entrepreneurship and education as solutions to various economic and societal ills. His non-political writings have recurring themes of leadership, family, education, freedom and prosperity.

Last, but not least, we have one of the top 10 pastors in America coming in as our surprise special guest for Sunday morning. The LIFE TEAM is bringing in the best of the best pastors for the best of the best community builders.

I have listened to numerous sermons from this gentleman and I believe he is not only one of the best pastors in America, but also one of the best communicators as well. His ability to describe Biblical doctrine through analogies and stories is second to none. The PC leadership is honored to have him share the LIFE stage. We will announce our special guest at the major.

The Fitness, Freedom, and Faith talks are covered for sure, but there’s still more. The recognition for RT, Triple 100, and Quad 100 coming into this major is going to blow people’s minds. Not to mention our fabulous PC LIFE TEAM Founders.

Never have so many leaders stepped up and led like they are today. Congratulations to the leaders on the LIFE TEAM, who overcame many personal struggles on their way to their LIFE victory. I will see everyone at the major. It promises to be LIFE changing.

Sincerely, Orrin Woodward