I always enjoyed the quote… “All my wisdom was stolen by the ancients”
The quote definitely applies to all the wisdom coming from the current energy around the movie “The Secret” and Abraham-Hicks “Law of Attraction”. But it also parallels the famous inspirational and motivational speakers over the ages who have pointed us in a similar direction…. inward… to find the answers. They all talk about how we create our own reality by the thoughts and emotions we choose, where the key to our dreams is in the choices we make on a moment to moment basis. Have you ever stopped for a moment and seen yourself from a non-judgemental observer? Are we all entangled… without separation… in fact we are connected to something much larger than ourselves?
Is it true your thoughts influence everything… and you are never alone?
Where the shift that is occurring is as simple re-awakening to our potential through our emotions and thoughts.
Could it be possible our experience of time becomes so relative that it becomes obsolete?
The world is changing, that is a given. Taking the responsibility of thriving in that change is your joy, your blessing, your gift, your opportunity.
I hope you find these videos as interesting as I do.
In-joy,
Bruce
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First lets enjoy Mike Dooley, as featured in “The Secret” and author of “Notes from the Universe”, during an interview with Lara Berman for CU@USC.
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Now lets step back to 1956 and SEE and HEAR Napoleon Hill explain how it is true that what ever the mind can conceive, and believe, the mind can achieve. Regardless of how many times you may have failed in the past, or how lofty your hopes may be. He breaks this down in easy to understand point form for immediate transformation of your life. He also talks about the wisdom billionaire Andrew Carnegie shared with him nearly hundred years ago, and how this information was instrumental in his own personal success, and the success techniques he was able to teach millions of others.
Zig Ziglar teaches people all over the world the fundamentals of sales and success. Here he tells a story of a woman with a negative attitude “Stinking Think’n” who hated her job, shifted her attitude and allowed a change to be attacted in her life. Here attitute changed from a fault finder to a good finder… everything begins with you.
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What the bleep to we know? The Scientists, Mystics and Scholars Interviews herein were chosen based on the expertise in the subjects which they discussed. They do not necessarily agree with all viewpoints put forth in the film. Likewise the filmmakers may not agree with all the viewpoints put forth by the interviewees. Agreement is not necessary - thinking for one’s self is.
THE SHIFT movie raises awareness to the story of our roles in an evolutionary shift in our collective consciousness.As it chronicles the faces, the stories and leaders assisting in this social transformation, the film reveals its emergence & meaning. “The biggest movement in human history.”
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Tony Robbins discusses the “invisible forces” that motivate everyone’s action…
Why we do what we do, and how we can do it better.
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If you knew your potential to feel good… you would ask no one to feel different so that you can feel good.
In closing here is one of my favorite inspirational speakers, Ester Hicks, sharing an empowering and inspiring message.
When it comes to Citizenre and the Ecopreneur program one of the most important things to incorporate is to just be yourself. We a have a mission that is not about sales. It is about providing information on the most exciting energy shift of our generation. We are giving power back to the people. Speak with your own voice, and your passion and you will find the sky will open up and the SUN will shine in… pun intended. This inspirational speaker lends a real and professonal approch to understanding the dynamics of working with people. I hope you find value in Keith’s words and style.
In-Joy,
Bruce
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Keith Ferrazzi: How to Avoid Becoming a Networking Jerk
Success is rarely a solo accomplishment. The author of “Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time” shows you how to eliminate artificial boundaries between personal and professional relationships. Building on a foundation of intimacy and generosity, you can strengthen all your relationships and build a community that can help you reach your most ambitious goals. Keith Ferrazzi, one of the world’s most “connected” individuals, talks about: How to have real relationships in your professional life; How to warm a cold call; Finding time to build relationships;Opening yourself to others’ generosity.
Keith Ferrazzi is one of the rare individuals to discover the essential formula for making his way to the top through a powerful, balanced combination of marketing acumen and relationship building. He was the youngest chief marketing officer of a Fortune 500 company and is recognized as a top business leader by Crain’s Business and the World Economic Forum. Keith holds degrees from Yale University and Harvard Business School.
In this video I am talking about the Earth Day Nantucket 2008 Celebration with Energy Independence Today and the paradigm shift The Citizenre Corporation is making in the solar energy industry. With all the news of increasing electricity prices and dramatic world wide increase in demand, many have been looking for a better, greener solution. Now a better solution is available!
It is critical that we as a nation upgrade to solar power now!
Imagine our country moving toward energy independence with benefits so deep it will change the environmental, economic and political landscape. It is crucial that we as humans evolve into the stewards of this planet and look after the quality of all life and species… we are the only species who can.
It is important to focus on solutions and get away from the “gloom and doom” of global warming. Our generation has the potential of providing the heroes of our time. The climate crisis at hand will bring out the best in all of us!
Let’s rise to the occasion, find ways to be inclusive of each others beliefs, and have a good time doing it!
As an added bonus, below is the interview on the local television station about Earth Day and Citizenre:
I would like to draw your attention to a term called “Open-source.” Most of you that are familiar with the term think of the collaboration and cooperation that is part of software development. It has been a MAJOR player in the development of our current software and hardware computer technologies. It has now evolved into much, much more than that. We have shifted into a time where “people” (collective masses) now have more power than the giant corporations… through collaboration and synergies.
What I would like to submit to you, is that an amazing new company has utilized this concept of “Open-source” to bring about a paradigm SHIFT in the energy industry through decentralized cooperation and collaboration. We are talking about a group of passionate and caring individuals that are dedicated to a mission much greater than themselves. Why? Is it the money? Is it the fame? ……… or is it to be part of something that has the POTENTIAL to SHIFT our experience of business as usual on it’s head. Could it be a worth the risk of time and personal energy to contribute toward part of the solution for the biggest challenge of our time? Both economically and environmentally?
We are on an adventure… if it were easy, it would not be called an adventure. If there were no challenges there would be no learning. We are breaking ground with not only a business that has not been done before… but even more importantly, with a collective energy of people that will rival the likes of Google, Wikipedia, and SETI. Citizenre will become not only a household name… it will become “THE” company to emulate in the new “green” age. Life is not an accident. Everything has it’s ultimate purpose and each and everyone of us has a part to play.
I am very happy to be part of this process and find the process a joy. Sure results are what counts in the end… but the end is not all it is cracked up to be…. Smelling the roses along the way, while not being to worried about a few thorns, makes for a happy solar traveler…
I would like to share three videos with you to illustrate these points… hope you enjoy them and find inspiration in them.
“How we handle global, environmental, questions is not just going to save humanity but it is also going to define humanity.” -T.A. Barron (The Day the Stones Walked
“It is so important to reach out to them (children) and teach and talk about nature and global warming… it is the most interesting audiance there is.” = Jean Craighead George. -an award-winning author and illustrator. (My Side of the Mountain
“I don’t think of myself as a visionary… I think of myself as a dedecated environmentalist who has a job to do, understands that job, loves the work, loves nature, loves the values that are incorporated in here (NRDC) and who has been very lucky” -John H. Adam">/0.jpg" alt="YouTube Preview Image" />
“The environment is not something you drive to, or a once every year visit to a national park. The environment is the air you breathe and the water you drink. Environmentalism is the protection of those basic things. That is the accurate definition… and that makes us all environmentalists that now face THE most urgent challenge of our lifetimes… Global Warming.” -Laurie David
America is facing critical choices about its energy future; how do we fulfill our energy needs AND combat global warming? The coal industry wants to turn coal into a liquid transportation fuel. But liquid coal would have devastating impacts on our economy, our communities and our environment.
RSI Silicon wins the 2007 Ignite Clean Energy Business Presentation competition for their innovative technology that could dramatically impact the solar industry. While Citizenre Corp. has denied any business arrangement with RSI Silicon Mr. James Dunn, Vice Presidentof RSI Silicon, mentioned a company that has contacted them with a business model similar to Citizenre. Their inovative technology will dramatically lower the cost of production and bring much more availability of solar grade silicon to the market. Two key factors that will help the Citizenre manufacturing process. RSI Silicon will use the $200,000 award to build a pilot line and R&D facility, most likely in Massachusetts, followed by a large silicon plant to produce up to 15,000 tons per year.
There is also a radio interview with David Gregg done by Mr. James Dunn who is on the panel of the Radio Show - Energy Freedom Fighters. You can find it in the Associate back office resource section.
‘RSI is a new energy materials company that has developed a unique process for making solar grade Silicon at a production cost of around $7-9 per kilogram, compared to a production cost of $25-30 via a typical Siemens plant. Additionally, the capital costs for building a 5000 metric ton RSI Silicon plant is projected to be one tenth the cost of a comparable Siemens process plant, and a shorter completion time of just 15-18 months.
The net result is that once RSI is in high-volume production, the price of photovoltaic solar products will be able to drop significantly, making solar energy 35-60% cheaper than at present. The impact is far-reaching for reducing our dependence on fossil fuels, and in making solar power not only feasible, but close to being competitive economically with conventional grid energy.
The cost of the Silicon in a current panel or cell is about $1.50 per Watt. RSI will reduce that to about $.25/W over the next 5 years. This should help reduce the current retail cost from $4/W to under $2/W, achieving grid parity at about $1/W, targeted for 2012-2015.’
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Another notable mention is another company that was in the top ten of the MIT competion… GreenRay. They are developing a revolutionary product that will transform solar electric systems into a broadly accepted household appliance by simplifying the design and installation of PV systems and provide lower cost solar electricity. Citizenre will no doubt have a similar ease of install system.
“GreenRay is developing a solar appliance for residential homes. While today’s PV systems use discrete components and require specialized expertise to design and install, our plug and play system is fully integrated. The modular AC solar panel units plug together and snap into a specially-designed roof mount. By reducing design and installation time, we make solar more accessible and simpler to install. Our patent-pending technology sets the new standard for residential solar electric systems.”
I wanted to offer a few words clarifying the terminology of the “Forward Rental Agreement” (FRA) For some there seems to be confusion about if the customer is signing an “application” or a binding “agreement”.
We recently has some changes in the FRA and the “application” wording is still in the cover letter and the FRA. It has just been removed from the title.
The best way of explaining this is through the words on the cover letter…
“Once Citizenre receives the application, they will review it and check it for accuracy. If there are no problems with the application, then the company will approve your application and provide a Letter of Acceptance to you.” The “application” will also be their “agreement” as they move forward to the next level of commitment with their security deposit after the site review. No need for anyone to feel nervous, they can cancel at anytime with no financial obligation. The new wording (section 9) of the T&C is very clear and easier to understand than before… that should help folks alleviate their fears.
I also agree, as Rob has stated, that the wording needs to convey a sincere interest of what they “will” be agreeing to in the future…. thus the words “Forward Rental Agreement”. If they are not serious about wanting solar we have plenty of folks that are, no need to convince anyone… although we certainly want to include everyone…
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SOLAR ON A TIGHT BUDGET?
CITIZENRE SOLAR RENTAL SHOWCASED ON
HGTV’S “Living With Ed”
November 5, 2007 — A young married couple in their first home, shoestring budget, baby on the way–how can they possibly afford to add solar energy to their house?
“By renting it”, said Ed Begley Jr., six-times Emmy nominated actor and environmentalist.
In the November 5 episode of “Living With Ed”, host Ed showcases solar in this new form. “Putting the 2 kW Citizenre system on this house symbolized a 20-year dream for me, to help put solar power within reach of anyone.”
The young family in Venice, CA, shows exactly why renting solar makes so much sense. Paul Eckstein & Hala Khori have just moved into their 2-bedroom bungalow. He is a writer, she is a yoga instructor and their first baby is due anytime. How is this the right time to be adding an expensive solar system to their home?
“Renting the system just makes so much sense”, said Paul. “We really wanted to do the right thing, to make our new house is as green as possible. But we sure didn’t have the cash to buy a system, or even to carry loan payments. This way, Citizenre takes care of everything–they install it, fix it, all that. And our savings increase every time the rates go up”.
Paul and Hala worked closely with Citizenre’s local system installer Stephen Gates, who designed and installed their solar system. “The family should save about 30% - on their electricity each month, for $25.00 per month,” Gates explained. “Since they averaged $28 per month for that same amount of electricity, they are already saving a little each month”.
“It’s so great that we can actually have solar on our first house”, said Hala. “By renting, we actually save money- and that’s money we can save for something else. And we know we’re still doing the right thing for our baby’s future. That’s the very best part of the story”.
“I have been involved with residential solar power for over 20 years, and put my own system on in 1990. You can’t make gasoline in your house, but you can make electricity on your roof - I’ve been doing it for 17 years,” said Begley. “I’ve been frustrated by how many people come to me for advice on solar, only to find it is out of their financial reach. With Citizenre’s rental program, all that changes. Anyone who wants to make clean, green power in their home can do it. With the help of Citizenre, I hope we duplicate Paul and Hala’s story nationwide beginning in 2008.”
The Eckstein family and “Living with Ed” are showing that solar electric systems can now fit in everyone’s budget.
View highlights from the episode at “Jay and the Green House”
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Smelling the roses along the way, while not being to worried about a few thorns, makes for a happy solar traveler… 
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