For all of my readers worldwide, I want to take a moment and thank BOTH of you! :) 

Okay, surprisingly I seem to have many readers still coming from a number of  countries around the world even though I haven't posted anything new for nearly a year. Sincerely, thank you. By the end of this week, my new site at http://chuckgoetschel.com will be up providing more value than ever before! Be sure to go check it out and start off by receiving my free ebook - Your Life Map - as my welcome gift. See you soon!

I am very excited to announce the official release of my new book, Simon Says, and the launch of the Simon Says Revolution!

The Book:
"Simon Says..." We played it as kids. It was just a silly game. However, it wasn't meant to be played for the rest of your life! Our world has a collective voice that acts just like Simon: dictating for most what they'll be thinking, feeling and doing for the rest of their lives.

Throughout this book, you will gain a new perspective on life. You will learn to stop playing Simon Says and start living your life. You will be lead through the discovery process of your Life Purpose which includes your purpose, your Personal Mission, and your Personal Assignment or calling. You will be taught the tools to empower you to pursue your purpose. And, you will be inspired to free yourself from the anchors of life, allowing you to achieve true fulfillment.

I believe this book will make a difference in your life by leading you to live creatively on-purpose rather than simply by accident. Enjoy!

The Revolution:
The Simon Says Revolution is movement of people who have all agreed that it is time to stop living life the way everyone else has defined for them and to start living the life that they were truly designed to live. The site will provide such things as: an online Life Purpose creator, stories of various members as they redefine their life, virtual tools and even a way to connect with others based on a common purpose. For more information or to JOIN THE REVOLUTION go to www.SimonSaysRevolution.com.

This book is dedicated to all those who refuse to let the world define them, the status quo measure them, and their own natural self-doubt limit them. May your life be a masterpiece as you live in alignment with your God-given Life Purpose.



TO ORDER A BOOK: Click HERE.

TO JOIN THE REVOLUTION: Click Here.

When is the last time you had a really good laugh? I'm not talking about a little chuckle here or there but a real deep hearty laugh... A good laugh is great for your soul. Voltaire said, "The art of medicine consists of keeping the patient amused while nature heals the disease." This may not be your doctor's primary philosophy but it certainly can be your own.

You don't feel like laughing. It seems that now isn't a very laughable type of time for our nation. We are experiencing the worst economy in decades. People are losing their jobs and their homes. Families are being tested as stress levels are at an all time high. Feel like laughing? Probably not. Because of the stress in your life, you don't feel like laughing--that's natural. However, what's also natural is your lack of laughter causes you to maintain higher levels of stress-related hormones (specifically, ephinephrine, cortisol, dopac, and the growth hormone) and a potentially weakened immune system*. In fact, a recent study** has shown that even the anticipation of laughter can decrease these hormones.  Those conditions naturally lead to living at a greater risk of disease and further elevating the lack of desire towards laughter. The cycle continues.

You don't feel like you should laugh. Given the seriousness of certain challenges in your life (financial struggles, family, health, etc.), you feel that enjoying a laugh would automatically imply that you are not taking your personal challenges seriously. Let it be clear that regardless of what anyone else may think, allowing yourself the gift of laughter during a personal storm is perfectly acceptable. It is ridiculous to suggest that unless you are trudging through life with a consistent somber attitude then you must not care about your challenges. The reality is maintaining a sense of humor during challenges is not only acceptable but it's helpful. As the saying goes, "He who laughs, lasts." Keeping a sense of humor going can keep you going.

You don't feel like you deserve to laugh. This is the worst condition of all. You are feeling unworthy of the enjoyment of laughter. You have made some mistakes and created some challenges in your life (and perhaps in the lives of others). Consequently, as self-punishment, you have put yourself on happiness restriction. Good for you...that will teach you! No more good feelings for you because you are a bad person. The reality is that is not a healthy philosophy for you or anyone connected with you. Taking responsibility to correct mistakes, seeking forgiveness and moving into the future with greater wisdom from your lessons is a much healthier response to your past errors than simply a happiness restriction. Would you want your children not to laugh anymore because they made past mistakes? Of course not. And, God feels the same way about his children (You).

Seek out things to put laughter into your daily routine. Here's a jump start today with a very funny clip of David Letterman.



*Article: Cut Stress by Anticipating Laughter
**Article: Humor and Health

Tears roll down my face as I watch this video clip from the movie, "Facing the giants." It is one of my all time favorites. I love watching someone go beyond what they were ever able to do before. I love seeing someone pull the best out of someone else. I love witnessing the power of a passionate heart. I deeply want people to see this and understand it.

You can do so much more than you "think" you can. If you really understood your own potential, it would give you goose-bumps. Don't buy into the limited thinking that is all around you. Don't listen to the negative voice in your head. Don't wimp out. Don't give up. You have greatness within you that is aching to burst out! Tap into it. Let your heart lead your life. Pursue your true passion and purpose with everything you have! Please watch this clip through to the end before reading this post.



The question is how do you tap into that kind of passionate pursuit in life? Consider the following:...   more »

It's been said, "It's the space between the notes that makes the music." Without the quiet space, the beauty of the music couldn't be heard. And, it's the time of quiet reflection between life's activities that revels the truth. In order to gain clarity of purpose and direction in your life, you must slow down enough to receive it.

I know how difficult it can be for people (particularly men) to stop and ask directions when driving somewhere. As the joke goes, why are there...   more »

It's true, thanks and giving go together. They are like salt and pepper or sugar and spice. One without the other just does not provide a complete package. Besides, it sounds better--"Happy Thanksgiving!" rather than just, "Happy Thanks!" or "Happy Giving!" See what I mean.

Thanks without giving would also change the meaning. Imagine if the Pilgrims sat down and didn't give 'thanks' but rather just kept it to themselves or worse took 'thanks' from others (Then, it would have been Happy Thankstaking). 

So this Thanksgiving be sure to   more »

Last week I was listening to a message given by Rick Warren on the topic of Anger. It was exceptionally good. It was pointed, informative and immediately applicable.

Now, I know that nobody reading this has an anger problem...but the people around you could certainly use some work, right? If everyone would just align with your thinking, then things would be just fine! I understand. However, that probably won't happen so an alternative to gaining personal peace is receiving some specific teaching on understanding and managing anger.   more »

Last week I was flying up to Salt Lake City to speak at a TEAM convention of around 5,000 of the most fired-up people you have ever seen. I was asked to speak on "Inspiration".

Why are people not inspired today? So many are simply tired...burnt-out, over-worked, and living without a purpose. It takes a dream, a vision, and something that stirs your soul to truly inspire you!

While en route to SLC, I had a layover in Las Vegas and decided to take a random survey (thanks to Wendy) as to what stirs people's souls. It was amazing what happened. I didn't have a lot of time but was able to ask nine people the question: "What Stirs Your Soul?" I know, it was a random question from a complete stranger but I wanted to see what responses I would receive. It was amazing how quickly people opened up! Here are the nine responses in order that I received: