Bill Phillip's | Transformation

2009 Spring Transformation - Assignment 11

What do I really want?-I want to know that I have done my best to do all I can with what God gave me here. Now I know that is a pretty broad statement, and I won't ever say to myself, "Okay I'm here, I've arrived." No, no, no; instead, that statement is something I will always be working to refine and make better. I want to continually learn and grow and challenge myself to be the most positive, helpful, caring, and loving person I can ...

2009 Spring Transformation - Assignment 10

Where am I in this process? I am at a stage of continual learning and growth. Physically, I have progessed well: since last Jan, 2008 (290 lbs) now I'm 55 lbs lighter. I am now in tune with my body and want to maintain my levels of bodyfat and health to the best of my ability by working out several times each week in a variety of ways, such as weights, cardio, HIIT, walking with my family, etc. Also, I will continue feeding myself in healthy way...

2009 Spring Transformation - Assignment 9

I am a huge believer in maintaining a willingness to learn continually throughout life. Every man (person) is my teacher in that I may learn from him (them). -Unknown.  This powerful quote is a daily inspiration to me. Whenever I feel like "I know, I know," I will try to take a step back and remember that other people can always teach me something....especial...

2009 Spring Transformation - Assignment 8

The lowest level habit I have is a struggle with confidence by feeling inadequate and inferior when I shouldn't At times I feed very confident and powerful and that I will accomplish what I set out to do.Other times, I feel inadequate and inferior. I'm confronting and working to conquer this habit by putting myself out there...out of my comfort zone to accomplish what I know I can do!! I will not live with fear or self-doubt. Often, I will questi...

2009 Spring Transformation - Assignment 7

Ken's Assignment #7The only thing I really have absolute control over in life is what I think about. How I think will lead me to do what I do....to perceive the way I will perceive. So, for me, the most important environment I can change to become a Right Environment is by creating and fostering a positive, nuturing, caring mindset. Where the mind goes, the body will follow. Here is a quote I posted in our inspiration thread a while ago...Native ...

2009 Spring Transformation - Assignment 6

Two signs of progress are like finding two things to be grateful for in life…I just can't keep it to two!!Some real signs of progress I'm feeling are in my sense of Gratitude, my spirit of giving, and positive progress in my physical body.First and foremost, my Spiritual commitment and connection to God is greater and more comforting than ever. I find that I can tolerate adversity better now than before.As I walk out of my apartment each m...

2009 Spring Transformation - Assignment 5

Bill says, "One of the most powerful ways to accelerate your transformation is by setting a strict deadline for when you’ll achieve certain results. And, to add even more fuel to the fire, it helps to have both a prize and penalty."Those are great words of advice, and have helped me succeed in two transformations previously. My external deadline for this Transformation is May 25.I have also set a number of internal deadlines to re...

2009 Spring Transformation - Assignment 4

"Life's most urgent question is: What are you doing for others?"~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This quote helps me define my purpose.... I review it as often as possible, and apply it to every aspect of my life. My purpose is this... I want to help and give and do for others, for as long and as much aspossible, and always remain thankful for everyone and everything in my life. Starting with my family, my friends, which includes you a...

2009 Spring Transformation Assignment #1

An honest Assignment # 1 is the foundation of a successful transformation. My first transformation dealt primary with physical changes. Now, however, I want to use assignment #1 to focus on clearing out some of what I call \'conscience pests\' out of my mind.For instance, I have some deep down feelings of pain and hurt from my dad and other family members. These feelings stem from years and years of negativity, as much my fault as anyon...