Before I tell you about it, left click on the black box at the top left of this post.

See anything strange happen?

Welcome to The Twilight Zone.

The Twilight Zone television series ran on CBS from 1959 to 1964. I’m told 156 episodes aired and Serling wrote 92 of them, which is still mind boggling to consider.

But Serling was a brilliant writer, which is why I so badly wanted to meet him when I was still in high school and heard he was speaking in Youngstown, Ohio. I had dreams of being an author like him. 

I loved his show’s blend of psychology and theatre. I don’t like scary movies, but I do love psychological twists and mysteries. Serling specialized at it. He scared you by getting into your mind.

It helped that his TV series had many great actors in it, from Robert Redford, William Shatner, Burt Reynolds, Robert Duvall, Dennis Hopper, Carol Burnett, James Coburn, Charles Bronson, Lee Marvin, Peter Falk and Bill Mumy, to such legends as Buster Keaton, Art Carney, Mickey Rooney, Ida Lupino and John Carradine.

Of course, Serling himself introduced each episode of The Twilight Zone and also ended each. This made him famous, which probably planted the seed in my mind that I could be an author and a sometime TV show personality, and both would help my career. It sure did for Rod Serling. No wonder I’m in the movies The Secret and The Opus. I learned it from Rod.

But meeting Rod was a disappointment, at least to my young mind.

I expected him to be a deity of some sort. I expected him to be in control of his life and surroundings; a master of the world.

He was a short man with tight lips, a day old beard, and a chain smoking habit.

He was self-depreciating; saying he was the only boxer in the Army who had to be carried both in to and out of the boxing ring.

He was afraid. He said though he writes scary scripts, if there was a bump in the middle of the night, he’d be the first one outside in his skivvies.

He was also unhappy. He said, “I was traumatized into writing by war events. By going through a war in a combat situation and feeling the desperate sense of terrible need for some sort of therapy. To get it out of my gut, write it down. This is the way it began for me.”

Still, I wanted to talk to Serling. He was a living genius with words. He wrote plays, such as Patterns and Requiem for a Heavyweight, and TV shows, that I loved. They were emotional and intellectual.

But I was shy, insecure, and still in high school. I didn’t know if I could ask him anything.

Yet I was standing in the presence of greatness.

This was my moment. 

I finally got up the nerve to ask the great scriptwriter if he ever planned to write his autobiography. I personally wanted to know his story.

He seemed surprised.

“About me? My life story?,” he asked. “No. Nothing really interesting has ever happened to me. I think my life story would be boring.”

That’s when I realized that the great Rod Serling was human.

He was like me. He was full of dreams and doubts. He was full of talent and trepidation. He was full of fear and faith.

That’s also when I decided that if this nervous little guy with the cigarette in his hand could become a world famous writer, then maybe I could, too.

I decided to be a writer right then and there, which led to my writing many books, from Hypnotic Writing to The Attractor Factor, and much later even starting my own Miracles Coaching program to help inspire others to live their dreams, too.

Serling also taught me about the importance of action. It’s one reason I am so prolific today. He said, “The instinct of creativity must be followed by the act, the physical act of putting it down for a sense of permanence. Once you get that prod, that emotional jar, that, ‘I have witnessed something.’ Or, ‘I have felt something.’ Or, ‘I have seen something.’ Or, through observation, ‘I have been moved by an event.’ I think the answer is, ‘Get it down. Get it down quickly. Write it down.’”

It’s ironic but Rod Serling died on June 28, 1975 and never wrote his life story, sticking with what he told me when I met him, that he thought his life was boring; yet at least three biographies came out after his death. Obviously there was something interesting in his life story, after all.

I think Rod missed the great gift he lived but didn’t see: his own life as an inspiration to others - like me.

Happy Twilight Zone Day.

Ao Akua,

Joe
www.mrfire.com

PS — Rod Serling was an advisor for the Famous Writers School at one point, as was copywriter John Caples, another writing legend who influenced me. I think both would have loved my Miracles Coaching program. They believed in dreams, too.

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Think about that for a second.

One limiting belief will keep you paralyzed in unnecessary fear.

And this fear is what keeps you from taking action and moving forward in any part of your life.

OR, you can take inspired action and learn how to conquer limiting beliefs, once and for all, and attract miracles in your life - which I’ll show you how to do in a minute.

First, I want you to see if you have any limited beliefs and then I’ll show you an effective technique to help conquer them.

If you say of any of the following things to yourself, you have at least one limiting belief…

- “I’ll never be financially free.”

- “I’ll never be thin.”

- “I cannot be cured.”

- “I’m not smart enough.”

- “I’m not attractive.”

- “My (wife/husband) does not love me anymore.”

- “I cannot afford it.”

- “My relationship is over, so why bother trying to fix it.” 

- “Why should I try?”

- “I’m a loser.” 

- “Nobody will ever love me,”

- “Investments are for rich people.”

- “I’m too old to go back to school.”

- “I have no business experience so I’m sure to fail.”  

- “I cannot afford to invest in anything.  I’ll probably lose it all.”

- “I’m too young, nobody will take me seriously.”

- “Who am I to think I can be successful.  Nobody in my family is.” 

- “I’m afraid to change jobs.  What if it doesn’t work out?”     

Sound familiar? 

You may have many more such limiting beliefs. It’s very important that you’re very honest with yourself to locate them.         

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Now…I want to teach you a clearing method that conquers limiting beliefs called “The Vital Message.” 

Here’s what you do…

1. Write down any ailments, feelings, or other discomforts you are experiencing.

2. If you have a pain, ailment, or feeling, you do not like…welcome it.  Then write down a description of it.  (How deep is it?  What color is it? How intense is it?  Really feel it and get in touch with it.)

3. Ask the feeling what it is trying to tell you?  You’ll be surprised what it will tell you.  Then write it down.    

4. Take any action steps that the feeling may request of you, and write down your experience and insights.  In time, this will clear your limiting belief.  

Do this over and over for each limiting belief. And keep in mind this takes practice.  If you persist, it will work for you.

And this is just one technique - I have several more that you can learn quickly in my Miracles Coaching program. 

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Many people, in fact hundreds, over the past three years, have gone on to conquer limiting beliefs enabling them to attract their own miracles. 

Some are attracting new cars, homes, new found happiness, and better health - while others are experiencing weight loss, quitting smoking, starting a new business, getting over traumatic memories, and even finding their soulmate.

All these people followed a proven system, that works consistently, day after day, year after year.  This process is built around conquering limiting beliefs. 

In fact, once you learn this process - it keeps right on working for you.

It’s all part of my Miracles Coaching Program.

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How’s this for powerful –

“After one coaching session, I quit smoking and started a fitness routine.” - Steve Hoegler

How would you like to have someone in your life that will help you conquer your limiting beliefs, step-by-step, once and for all, and help you get to the next level in your life?

To help you attract everything you want in every area of your life?

That’s the kind of one-on-one personal support you get in the Miracles Coaching Program.

http://miraclescoaching.com/apply

There’s nothing more powerful than an inspired relationship with a Miracles Coach.

Here’s what participants had to say about their “Miracles Coach”…

“I want to thank you for helping me see all the possibilities in my life.” - Jennifer Allen

“Our work last Monday helped me clear a limiting belief I’ve had for years and didn’t know about. I feel so completely free.” - Alison Palmer

“Thanks for today’s session.  I am very grateful for how you caught onto my limiting belief.  I now see how this limiting belief affected my life in so many ways.” - Steve Schmidt

You can read more a-maz-ing stories about people who have been through this program and conquered limiting beliefs by going here…

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Now it’s your turn.

Do you want to make your life better?  Do you want to attract miracles in your life?  Do you want to find more money, the ideal relationship, or start a new business or anything else?

How would you like to tame that little voice within, that limiting belief screaming out at you every time you want to take a step forward?

Now’s your chance.

You can have virtually anything you wish for.

You can have all the support you’ve ever wanted.

All you have to do is visit the link below and apply to be in the Miracles Coaching Program.

http://miraclescoaching.com/apply

Ao Akua,

Joe
www.mrfire.com

P.S. — Life can only get better when you have unwavering belief in yourself and the courage to conquer all your limiting beliefs.  This is how you move forward.  I also want you to ask yourself, “If not now, when?”  “If not Miracles Coaching, then what?” A better life comes down to a few life-changing decisions.  Make yours today and get started. http://miraclescoaching.com/apply Go for it!

Note: Above photo is of me and my Miracles Coaches. (Left click on it to enlarge it.) Take a look at their beaming faces and then apply for the Miracles Coaching program.

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The picture above is of me with my 1998 Panoz AIV Roadster, formerly owned by rock star Steven Tyler of Aerosmith.

Rodney just sent me the below picture, saying for some reason my muscles really stood out in it. I think it’s proof that eating pizza and exercising work wonders.

 (Left click on the image to enlarge it.)

What do you think?

Ao Akua,

Joe
www.mrfire.com

PS - One of the portraits Rodney took of me will end up on the cover of the June issue of Succeed magazine. To get details on how you can get that collectible issue, which will contain a six page in-depth interview with me, see
www.succeedmagazine.com.au/mrfire.html   

PPS — If you believe in miracles, too, please see www.miraclescoaching.com right now. It can show you how to accelerate the manifestation process.

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He’s a dear friend, too. He used to be my guitar teacher when I still lived in Houston. He and his family took me to events, such as the circus, and to an all-day Peter Lowe success seminar where we heard such speakers as the late actor Christopher Reeves, Colin Powell, Dan Kennedy, and Larry King. (I had no idea at the time that I would ever meet Larry King or go on his TV show twice.)

Todd picked up one of my guitars (the hand-made investment-grade Robert Taylor all-koa wood beauty) and played his original song “Do What You Love” for me.  It was a special moment that I wished I had caught on video. (Check out Todd’s music at www.sagetone.com)

After Todd sampled my guitar collection, he surprised me by handing me a sack of custom made guitar picks. Each has the Zero Limits clearing phrases printed on them.

I asked Todd to hold a pick while I took his picture. (Above. Left click on it to enlarge it.)

When I tried to take a picture of just the guitar pick, though, I got an unusual image.

Todd jokingly (?) said he could see Jesus in it.

I definitely could see Buddha.

What do you see?

  Well?

Does this prove the guitar pick is blasting with energy or was I just standing too close to the pick when the flash went off?

Ao Akua,

Joe
www.mrfire.com

PS — One of the things I love about Todd is his upbeat vibe. He’s doing what he loves. Are you?

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You have to imagine what this is like:

Twenty years ago I dreamed of being an NC author.

Ten years later I recorded The Power of Outrageous Marketing for them, which is still a bestseller today.

Ten years after that I recorded The Missing Secret for them, and it, too, became a bestseller — right down to earning the right to be on the cover of their latest catalog.

These are defining moments in my life. They’ve come to be because I held the dream of being an NC author — and today I am one.

What’s your dream?

Ao Akua,

Joe
www.mrfire.com

PS –  If you want help in clarifying your dreams and support for attaining them, consider my Miracles Coaching program at www.miraclescoaching.com 

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She was setting up her equipment in my living room for her third house party in my home. I was sitting beside her, always eager to spend time with this terrific singer and songwriter.

She asked for another copy of my book, The Attractor Factor, which she likes to read in the van between gigs to stay positive and upbeat. As she held the book, she looked at me and asked the question:

“Do you have a book that everyone loves so much that they overlook your other books, making you wonder why you are writing any more?”

I told her yes, that my book on P.T. Barnum, There’s a Customer Born Every Minute, has a cult like following but a small one. I wished more people would give it a look.

Hands down the book everyone loves by me is The Attractor Factor. Second place is Zero Limits. Third is The Key. But the marketing books are way in the back of the line in popularity.

“Then why do we keep writing new stuff?” Michelle asked. “What’s the point?”

“I’m writing because I have to,” I told her. “I’m writing because I never know when I’ll write a book that will be better than The Attractor Factor and actually become the greatest thing I’ve ever written.”

Michelle smiled and agreed that we have to write because we’re here to write. And by continuting to write, we may one day give birth to something that exceeds all our previous work.

Michelle will have a new CD out in September.

I will have a new book called Expect Miracles out in September.

Why do it?

What’s the point?

When Michelle writes her music, and I write my books, and you do what you love to do, the world is like an orchestra playing the sweetest music ever heard.

Ao Akua,

Joe
www.mrfire.com

PS - Though Michelle had to sprint out of my house to perform later that night in Austin, she made time for a quick ride in my 1998 Panoz AIV Roadster, named Ladybug, formerly owned by rock star Steven Tyler of Aerosmith. She screamed and smiled big as we roared through the neighborhood. She later told me, “My hair ain’t been that tangled since my honeymoon!!!”  :)

Note: Photos of Michelle and me in Ladybug were taken by master photographer Rodney Bursiel of www.rodneybursiel.com (Left click on any image to enlarge it.)

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