“I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by a conscious endeavour.” ~ Henry David Thoreau 

No gain comes without work, and personal development is the key that opens all doors. From attitude and goal setting to increasing your prosperity consciousness, there are myriad benefits to be gained from pursuing your own growth and development. Here at BreathingProsperity you will find many resources to help with this special, personal pursuit.Note: All of the resources, products and tools here have been personally reviewed, so you can be assured of their quality and their potential to help you in your quest for growth and change – otherwise they wouldn’t be here!

KEY QUESTIONS 

The first step on the path to personal growth and achievement is to ensure we are pursuing the right goals – for us as individuals. By asking ourselves some important questions, we can narrow down our objectives. This allows us to focus on what really matters to us and to make the most of our time and efforts.Please see the KEY QUESTIONS page for some examples of questions you can ask yourself, and catapult your life into the stratosphere! 

TOOLS 

Each of us can use tools. Tools help us with a number of tasks: they assist us in achieving clarity, keep us on track, and remind us why we are doing what we’re doing. The following are some fantastic and varied tools we have found helpful. If you have any more that would make great additions to this list, please let us know! 

• The Personal Development blogger list: Originated by Ms. Priscilla Palmer, this amazing list will keep you busy for a long time. Visit some of the writers and get – and stay – inspired.
• The Secret: By now most people, in North America at least, have heard of this movie. If you haven’t watched it yet, do yourself a favor and get it. The Secret teaches us about the power of our minds, and how we can transform our lives by correctly directing our thoughts. Also enjoy this free visualization video.
• Success! Magazine: For a very affordable subscription price, you can have access to the top minds in the success and achievement field today. Each issue of the newly (re-)launched magazine is jam-packed with interviews, articles and inspiring stories. As an extra bonus, worth at least the price of the magazine, is a DVD/CDRom included with each issue.
• The Science of Success: A powerful little ebook, which comes with some bonuses. For those unfamiliar with ebooks, they come in .pdf format and can be instantly downloaded to your computer for your reading pleasure.
• Read Books! In the next section are some suggestions to start:  

BOOKS 

Need we say more?

• Wayne Dyer: With his inspiring attitude and life results tha speak for themselves, Wayne brings us all up to a higher level. Try The Power of Intention, or You’ll See It When You Believe It!
• Neale Donald Walsch: Conversations With God - This groundbreaking trilogy is packed full of philosophy on what takes to make life really work. An incredible and confronting read, sure to result in deep thought and personal growth.
• Mark Victor Hansen: Perhaps best-known for being a part of the phenomenally successful Chicken Soup for the Soul series, Mark’s books get straight to the heart of things. Try The Power of Focus and/or The One Minute Millionaire, the latter of which is co-authored with real estate guru Robert G. Allen.
• Jack Canfield: Also involved in projects with Mark Victor Hansen is Jack Canfield, who is a super success in his own right and was featured in The Secret movie. His books include The Aladdin Factor and The Success Principles.
• Jeffrey Gitomer: Known for his pioneering work with salespeople, Jeffrey has taken his motivational technique and shared it with all of us in the Little Gold Book of YES! Attitude.
• Sarah Ban Breathnach: Sarah’s beautiful book, Simple Abundance, chronicles her journey to a life of abundance and joy. She takes us through a year’s transformational journey, beginning in January – of course, the book can be started and appreciated at any time.

PROGRAMS 

Wealth Beyond Reason: The creation of personal development guru Bob Doyle, WBR has become one of the top destinations for wealth-building- and achievement-minded people, and those seeking to create their dreams. Based on a scientific approach to exploring and applying the Law of Attraction, WBR is a very unique resource, as Bob has created and compiled an extensive set of tools for his members. From exclusive interviews with leading experts, to custom meditations using state-of-the-art technology, to an online community filled with positive, exciting people, WBR has something for everyone pursuing personal development.

Jim Rohn’s One Year Success Plan: Jim was a mentor to me and to many others while he walked this earth. Like many, I have spent countless hours in my car listening ot his words of wisdom. Jim inspired audiences the world over to create and achive their dreams, and his message inspires and informs my own. His One Year success plan is a legacy he leaves us, to help us accomplish what he wanted for us – our wildest dreams!

WEBSITES 

There are almost countless websites attempting to address the issues of self development and success, and the number grows every day. Of course we cannot include them all here, but this short list will give you a good start in disscovering what the industry has to offer, and all are valuable resources. 

• MindPerk.com: This site contains a comprehensive list of books, authors and Programs dedicated to self improvement. The atmosphere is cheery and the content is cleanly laid out and easy to navigate.
• TUT: Short for Totally Unique Thoughts, this site is the brainchild of the unstoppable Mike Dooley, whom you may recognise from The Secret movie. Like its namesake, the site is very unique, and includes an amazing online community, free ‘Notes From the Universe,’ a series of e-cards and MUCH more.
• SelfGrowth.com: This is a very detailed site with many resources, including some fun extras such as IQ tests, along with a newsletter, discussion board and much more.
• Personal Development for Smart People: This site and blog by Steve Pavlina has a huge list of articles and is a great resource for inspiration.
• Powerful Intentions: A self-proclaimed group of ‘attractive’ people, this tongue-in-cheek site is anything but a joke. The members are referring to the Law of Attraction, and believe that their power lies in coming together and discussing the principles of attraction…like a magnet.
• Choosing Prosperity: This site was founded by the capable Elyse Hope Killoran, and helps adherents enjoy ‘Prosperity From the Inside Out.’ Based on the teaching of Abraham-Hicks (see the next point), the site has some wonderful features, such as a good forum and the Prosperity Game, designed to effectively widen and increase prosperity consciousness (plus, it’s free!)
• Abraham-Hicks: This unconventional site contains some really powerful teachings, and serves to remind us of what is important on our journey to abundance and happiness.
• CreataVision: This site offers a wealth of resources about applying the Law of Attraction, and also has a very welcoming and creative feel to it. Several extras, such as a forum, make it worth visiting.
• Bob Proctor: The ever-jubilant philosopher featured on The Secret and in many other venues, Bob is afantastic mentor when it comes to personal development. His winning attitude permeates everything he does, and his books and programs will help you focus on, and achieve, your goals.
• Anthony Robbins: Anthony Robbins, originally a student of Jim Rohn’s, is the epitome of success and self-development. While he has become most famous for his firewalk, performed by exhilarated seminar attendees the world over, his story is one we can all learn from. Tony began as a very poor young man with few resources to rely on, and in a fairly short period of time built a personal development empire that is unequalled. Let his enthusiasm catch hold in your life!
• Brian Tracy: One of my favourite success mentors, Brian teaches us to be sophisticated and effective people, in general and in life. His likeable style has made him one of the most popular speakers in the world, and all of his books and programs offer superb value for the money.

ARTICLES 

This site contains a growing list of articles. Please click on the link for the ARTICLES page. Articles can act as reminders of principles we know but have not been applying, or can introduce us to entirely new concepts.