Dean Graziosi Weekly Wisdom #209 - Use Action and Hope to Trump Tragedy and Regret

Dean,

Thank you for sharing your story with us. You have a been a great inspiration in my life. And I am going to keep doing what I have been doing and move forward. I hope that your step father is doing better. Thank God that family was with him when it happened. Thank you for the inspiration and sharing your story with all of us.

This is coincidental that I have been striving to make any regrets I have no longer exist. I have forgiven past hurts and moved on. thanks for an amazing story.

Another mind blowing weekly blog. So glad Lenny pulled through. Very proud of you and your continued efforts to make all if us better people to change our lives and to have no regrets.

Hi Dean. So sorry to hear about your stepfather,but happy to hear he is now recovering. I know what it is to lose a family member,I lost my only sister tragically and suddenly,it's something you never 'get over.' However,it's so true that it's better to live with no regrets now,because 'now' is all anyone has. I did post a comment on your last blog and Thank you for contributing to Hurricane Sandys victims in the DG name. You're such an inspiration,you 'walk the talk!!!" Thanks,June K

Thank you again Dean!
About 2 years ago my mom became sick and died within a few weeks. During her last days when we knew the end was near I was with her 24/7. She kept wondering if her life had mattered.....Since then I view life differently, do opportunities before me, and have done what your wisdom is about today: healing old wounds. It is a great feeling to heal! Though there are some people whom I feel sadness for who don't want to return my calls or put aside the harsh attitudes. This is out of my control so I turn them over to God and continue on my new path! Thank you again for sharing.
Enjoy your day!

Sorry to hear about you situation! I pray that he gets better.... I pray for a miraculous healing in his body!

My Prayers goes out to you Dean and your stepfather and a family. May God be with him!

i think it was an armed forces commercial that was on tv some years back and it said, "if you were to write a book about your life would anyone want to read it?" i know it's not the same thing exactly, but it struck me the same way. i still think about that as i think about this blog and think, "wow i've got a long long way to go". i'm nowhere near where i want to be, but i'm enjoying even the tough parts of my journey. when i'm 105 (yea right lol), i want my children and grandchildren to know about our journey to freedom and generational wealth. make no mistake, it's not only about the victory but the struggles along the way. make the most of it all and live w/o regret.
keep moving forward, rob

Dean I am so sorry to hear about Lenny. I do wish him a speedy recovery. This video is head on with so many of us and a true motivation to get us all thinking and taking action.

Also thank you for all that you are doing to help the people here on the East Coast. There are so many suffering here and I know that your donation will help so may.

More than anything Thank you for being you :-)you touch so many lives is so many ways.

Dean, as an RN I know the severity of the surgery your stepdad had and the painful recovery he will endure. My thoughts are with him to give him the strength to endure, and with the entire family to provide emotional support to each other. I hope you and your family make time to get together at least 2X a year, if you don't live in the same state. My family takes the time to get together for every birthday, and mother's day and father's day and we all have so much fun and before the day is over we are already planning are next get together.

Due to your inspirational videos, I finally gained the courage to take a different job, just put a bid on a house this w/e for investment purposes so that I can gain my financial freedom.

God bless you and your family, and all that your are doing for the hurrican Sandy victims. Can't wait to see what you and your staff have done.

Today is my birthday and I have been thinking along those lines as people have posted their birthday wishes for me on Facebook. I'm so thankful for all the people in my life.
I lost my mom two years ago and her birthday is a week before mine so its kept it fresh in my mind like a yearly reminder life is too short and each of us is incredibly important to those around us.

Thank you for such an inspirational video. It is such a shame that we don't realize what we are missing and may someday regret with our "busy" lives. You truly care about victims. It comes across loud and clear. It is so heartwarming. Glad your stepfather is doing better and he knows he is blessed to have you in his family as well as you feeling blessed to have him. Keep up the great work!

Thank you, Dean for sharing your personal story. I hope and pray that your stepfather is doing well and will be completely healed very soon. Also, I really appreciate what you are doing for the the victims of Sandy. I love the fact that you are not only so generous, but you inspire the rest of us to greatness not only in our real estate investing, but in life! God bless you and your family.

Dean,
Thank you for being such a good example of generosity and making a difference in this world. Your positive energy is so uplifting and inspires me. Thank you Dean. Also, thank you for sharing the story of your step dad. There is an opportunity for learning and for growth that we can take out of every life situation. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. It makes a difference in so many people's lives.
Nancy

You know Dean you couldnt have said it better we need to tell people we love how much they mean to us each and every day, you never know if they will be there 10 seconds later so you talk about regrets dont make this one either tell them how much you love them.My Mom was my dearly loved, buddy , friend, companion,she was just down to earth and the most honest person in my life, every night and morning I give her a hug and kiss and tell her how much I loved her and to see her face light up was priceless.I remember one time when I was growing up she came to me and said she wanted to buy me a presnt for my birthday I knew how hard she worked and I told just spend that money on you and dont worry about me she deserved to spend her money on her self and she refused to listen so I tryed to think of something she couldnt aford so she could keep her hard earned money and I told her a electric razor( $42) she made $2 an hour and worked in a hot laundry at a hospital and then just forgot about it and low and behold some time later she gave me the razor and I was totally shocked and I have that razor to this day and when she passed away in Oct 2000 it was the most heart breaking day of my life and I truely mean that I was crushed and its taken me up till three years ago on how to get through it.Dont ever let any thing get into your way when you want to do something nice for someone and I mean shyness or any thing just do it and you will be so happy you did give life your very best each and every day and give 100 % of your self.So Dean I can only imagin how much Grandma meant to you , my Mom was awesome as well and Ill never forget her humble and understanding ways she was the very best there ever was, wishing you all the very best and I truely mean that with all my heart, mind and soul, many thanks, Jim ( may Dad recover very soon!!!! )

How amazing Dean, to donate $20,000 for the victims of Sandy. You are the best. As to having regrets, I am so sorry you had to go through almost losing your step-father. Thank goodness he made it through. My mother had a major 11 hr surgery like that, and had to wear a Stoma for the rest of her life. This happened while she was in her sixtees, and she lived to be 88! It was Karma that you were there when this happened, and you were able to pull out your credit card. I'm sure this was not a coincidence. I'm sure this incident will fortify your family bonds. Awesome that Breanna got to swim with dolphins for her birthday. You are a great dad, a great teacher. Your life lessons are so valuable. I am going through healing some family stuff with my personal Life Coach at the moment. All thanks to being part of the IE and the great DG Family! Thanks for everything you do.
Pat

Dean you are really great for what u did for you step father . As a new member I hope there is some one there who really takes care of person who always HELP others .

Sandy is no fun . Only person who suffers knows
the experience who faces it . there is againthere is always who can help Just dont forget so you don't regret .

Daya Chaudhary

It is truly great the help you are doing for the victims of hurricane Sandy and I am sure it is going to make a world of difference for many people.You truly are a Blessing!
I lift Lenny up in prayer and hope he has a speedy recovery. I also ask that you and as many as you can pray for me and my family this week we can really us the help. I have been praying for help and guidance every day since I lost my job in July and for some reason nothing is working. Since them my son got diagnosed with schizophrenia we finally found medicine that is kind of working but he has lost his job & with that his insurance the end of October. He only has 5 days left he can't get Medicaid because he is only 28. Can't get unemployment because he can't work. Can't get disability because he hasn't been sick for a year with this yet. I am behind on my bills and in danger of losing my house & car. Please pray that God send me a job.

God Bless Everyone
Beverly Salinas in Texas

Be strong Dean,it sounds like he is in Very Good hands and I know with all of our prayers and your support he will have a super fast and good recovery.This weeks blog hit home for me.I lost my step-Dad a couple of years ago and I remember one of our last conversations together, ( SURE DO MISS HIM)But I know he is proud of me and Learned to be a much better person from him as well.It sounds like Lenny is so proud of you as well. I will continue to pray for you and your family as well as the Hurricane Sandy victims,Hand in there Guys
"THINGS WILL GET BETTER SOON " Thank you Dean for donating on our behalf ,You are a such a Huge Blessing to us all. I agree we need to take a moment from our busy lives and just even pick-up the phone and dial it to our Family/friends ,I am so Guilty of this. I am going to start dedicating a "Family Contact Day"
and Catch-up Day. We Must before life passes us By GOD BLESS

Dean you are a living angel, you are amazing person and your step father happens to be amazing also to have the courage to tell you after all those years...My Heart goes out to your family and all the people affected by Hurricane Sandy...I'm so blessed to be part of the DG family....

Debora

Prayers are going out to your mom and your stepdad. They are very fortunate to have you to help them out. I'm sure your mom is very proud of you, and it sounds like your stepdad is very proud as well. Thanks for the reminder that in our very busy schedules we need to set aside time to reflect and connect with others....family and friends. I'm not waiting to make a New Years Resolution to 'connect with others more often...I'm doing that starting right now. And thanks for taking time for your DG family.

Speedy recovery to your step dad. Stregth and love to your family.

Thank you for another thought provoking weekly wisdom. I can't possibly respond to everything that was triggered within me with the content you delivered in this message or I would be here all day.

I am glad you were there and had the means and way to help Lenny. Praise and glory to our sovereign God.

Thank you Dean for using our posts to help those affected by hurricane Sandy.

Stuff happens good and bad, loss and devastation, rebirth and renewal. Whatever does not kill us makes us stronger. Scripture tells us "lean not to thine own understanding but in all thy ways acknowledge the Lord thy God". There is a time for everything. There is a time to be born and a time to die. This is the way since the beginning of time and it is difficult to see and hear of those who are hurting and those in need. I make it a point to find something to be grateful for in my daily walk. In the book of James it says to "consider it all joy". "Be content in your circumstances". Joy cometh in the morning. Our spiritual strength will get us thru the difficult times. For God so loved the world that HE gave his only begotten SON that whosoever believeth in HIM should not perish but have everlasting life.

It is so difficult for me to see the pictures and listen to the reports of devastation and people hurting and it brings me to tears. I just have to lift it all up to a very gracious God and know that everything is working out as it should. Each and every one of us has our own difficulties and we will make mistakes and have some regrets otherwise we will not grow.

Ok, I could go on and on and on with my thoughts but I won't. I will end this on a good note.

Happy Birthday Dean and Breana. Dolphins are cool and I just learned the other day that Dolphins are being used to help returning soldiers to rehabilitate themselves. Lots of happy moments with laughter while splashing in the water. How amazing is that? I can only imagine it so maybe I need to add that to my bucket list of things to do

Wow Dean, I'll be honest, your video blogs don't normally resonate with me as much as this one did. Don't get me wrong, they are all great! But this one really hit home for me.

First I would like to thank you for donating $20 just for each of our comments on your last blog.

Secondly, I would like to thank you for reminding me not to live with regrets, to mend broken relationships, and to live life to the fullest. You are an inspiration to many.

Dean,

I am glad to hear you Step Father is on the mend.

When our last parent died, my sister and I made a pack that we get all our families together once a year for a reunion. We do this on memorial day weekend. Do not wait until someone dies to do this. No regrets.

God bless.

Hello Dean Graziosi,

Wow, life is just so unpredictable!! I am profoundly inspired with your thoughts, your video. You nor your family never prediction that, Lenny your stepfather would have become so seriously ill and almost died, on that day. But life can hit us anytime, and gonna hit us anyways right? But what Lenny told you really let me swallow my saliva ( Abnormally ) within a split second of that moment. When Lenny refers to you as; " Young man,I love you, am proud of you, and am so regretful I haven't stay in touch with you....etc... THINGS I DID NOT DO "
The word REGRETFUL scared me like a zombie I saw in movies. I paused for a moment after watching your weekly blog, and thought about my families too and WHAT IF ?.... Some thing were to happen to me like that, and no money to take care of them or things I haven't done or staying closer in touch with them...Oh, the word REGRET scared me like zombies.

"Life is just to unpredictable". Am with you, Dean. Am on it....!!

Noel Powell. Have a blessed day as usual.

Amazing way to go about giving . Takes a lot of work but will be worth it thanks Dean.

Regrets that one to think about for sure . My Dad passed this last week and death naturally brings up the fleetingness of everything: opportunities, relationships, life itself. If I died today would I feel... is a question that I ask myself occasionally . Today ? Probably ok with all the major things I have accomplished, but not dying today means really getting busy to accomplished the next phase of life. Um...

Theresa

Thank you for helping the people back east. Here we have the quakes. And it's all bad, but it seems that when we have water and electricity and bad weather problems on top of the loss and devastation all around, I can't imagine the difficulty for those suffering and those assisting.

Thank you for your warmth and love and care toward those going through this.

Your stepfather is so right, you are a very special young man. He was and is blessed to have you in his life. And I'm glad to hear you didn't lose him.

Thank you for sharing your life with us.

I hope for a speedy recovery for your step father and go spend time with him. Time is an expensive commodity. Also I would just like to thank you for the time you take to share with us your real life, business and personal. From you to your coaches, they really seem to like sharing their personal life with others and I think that is hard to find these days and is really, really great to be a part of. It helps so much on those tough days to just be inspired which to me seems like by a friend. I've only met you once for a few seconds which was for the pic we took in my profile at the edge in Aug 2012. Which was great and i saw how honest and sincere you really are. I hope we get to meet again in the future and share some knowledge and maybe a good story or two. But I know you are a busy man. I'm getting ready to do my first deal to help my mom get out of a moldy trailer and I wouldn't be to do that without all of your help cause the demons keep holding me back and I keep fighting them with your wisdom. This site and the DG family really mean the world to me. My Plan is to be an Investor so I can help out as many people I can so I can Be just like you. Not Like Mike but Like Dean. Now that is a Great Goal!!!
Thanks for sharing!

Being from the northeast part of the country I know the people who live there are strong, they are survivors, overcomer's. They will overcome this tragedy and they will be better as a result. Our hearts and prayers go out to them all.