The Success Study Video

Just thought I'd share with you all my Success Study Video on Youtube.

I hope you enjoy it...

 

The link to the book is provided below:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Success-Study-Program-ebook/dp/B0046ZRM8S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1360535218&sr=8-2&keywords=james+kalnins

The outline for the science fiction novel is coming along very well and continues to serve my purpose to positively change the world forever... However, at the same time fiction is for entertainment purposes I'm going to try to not take this too seriously. But it should make for a great read and maybe one day perhaps a movie. But that's getting ahead of myself. We'll wait and see what you think of it once it's published.

Okay have a fantastic day / night wherever you are!

James.

MMA Human Nature?

I was watching MMA fighting as a reward to myself yesterday night.

I don't know why I find it entertaining. I mean it is a very violent sport. I suppose its a little similar to those Roman times with the Colosseum. Anyway, there was a fight between one guy that obviously was really strong and fit and was known to have beaten all the top fighters in the game. And then his opponent known for Brazilian jiu jitsu. The fit guy was dominating the Brazilian in a style akin to Muhammad Ali - he didn't put his guard up, he was taunting his opponent and basically didn't show any respect for his opponent.

For almost the entire 3 rounds this fit guy dominated. And then the Brazilian came back with a couple hits of his own. And bam that was it. The fact that this fit fighter did not respect the Brazilian was most probably his undoing. At least it turned out that way and the Brazilian won.

I suppose one reason why I find it fascinating is that I'm intrigued by human psychology. Like imagine being the fighter on your way to the ring. It must be kind of daunting knowing that you are about to step into a cage where you could definitely be killed.

And even human nature.

I remember one time watching a heavy weight bout between two boxers that was played live from Madison Square Garden. The fight began and after a short period one heavy weight fighter punched the other illegally in the crown jewels. He received a warning. The fight continued and then it happened again. The fighter received a penalty. And then a third time. I believe the boxer was disqualified or the match was called off. But all I noticed was the ensuing riot that occurred as it was on live TV. Everyone was fighting. And I mean everyone, the entire crowd. Security guards, the boxers themselves, front row, back row, and side to side. It was like one of those ice hockey matches in which there was a draw between Bart and Lisa and then the whole stadium erupts into chaos.

Isn't it crazy how this kind of things sells.

Anyway just wanted to update you all on my thoughts.

The new science fiction book is coming along really well.

I can't really say much more than that - but that it may have the possibility to develop into a series.

Till next time.

Have a fantastic day.

James.

Possibility of extra terrestrial life?

Sometimes I wonder if the possibility of extra-terrestrial life is a ridiculous and ludicrous topic to talk about. But then as I type I look out the window to the stars and the evidence seems to be glaringly obvious.

Not because it is glaringly obvious... But because I had to debate this exact same topic at school when I was 15 years old. I thought yes here's my chance my mate is going to get for and I'll get against. This will be a walk in the park. How easy will it be to prove that alien's don't exist seeming as we have no proof of aliens or any alien life... right?

Alas, unfortunately I was given the for - to debate that aliens do exist. I thought this was absolutely absurd. But nonetheless I began my quest for finding out what the probabilities would be after looking into NASA, SETI and similar space programs. I ended up talking about mathematical probabilities to such a degree that it was basically impossible to argue against this indirect evidence. So I actually ended up winning the debate by a huge margin. My mate was stunned.

I suppose that is one of the big reasons why I'm delving into this science fiction arena because we really just don't know what we don't know. It also seems as though a lot of the things science fiction writers write about somehow manages to peek it's way into reality. I wonder sometimes if it's because they already know what technology is available and they extrapolate from there or if we are heavily influenced by their ideas and fantasies?

I mean in just one instance think of Star Trek. Teleportation. According to Nature.com referred to by Wikipedia "presently, the record distance for quantum teleportation is 143km".

Even if we step back a notch just think of some of the technological advancements that have taken place in the world to date - mobile phones, the internet, computers, electricity, light, landing on the moon, a robot on Mars, being able to see our world through the 'eyes' of satellites, the car, robots; the list goes on and on and on. If you look to great magazines like New Scientist the amount of scientific discoveries seems endless.

What would happen if we discovered some form of alien life? You know as ridiculous as this question seems it was actually on the agenda of the World Economic Forum in 2013 according to the Huffington Post - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/01/alien-life-discovery-implications_n_2568280.html. And confirmed by looking at http://www.weforum.org/sessions/summary/x-factors-preparing-unknown.

Considering the advancement of technology and the current rate of space exploration it may not be as far away as what one might first have thought. Star Wars, ET, and other so called fictions may have a little bit of non-fiction to their agendas. I mean before the 1950s how many people would've guessed that it was possible to land a man on the moon?

The book is coming along well.

Have a fantastic day!

James

Some interesting Scientific Developments Tuesday 5th February 2013

Tuesday 5th February 2013

I am bewildered at the magnificence of it all.

The more I explore the options of Science Fiction writing the more I think back to when I was a child looking up at the stars.

I mean how often do we get a chance to take our focus off the things we are doing here and focus on what's going on overseas, let alone look up at the stars and wonder.

There have been crazy scientific developments that most people just don't hear about.

If you've ever read a copy of New Scientist you'll know what I'm talking about.

I can remember reading one issue that talked about Japan or a Japanese company seriously looking into the possibility of changing the atmosphere of Mars with bio-domes that would eventually change the atmosphere of the red planet to one similar to our own within 200 - 300 years.

Now I'm hearing of an actual project coming from SpaceX corporation that the particular dream that was on paper is going to become a reality. And not in the distant 200 - 300 years. They plan on beginning the 'colonization' of Mars as soon as 2023. That's only 15 years away. If you are skeptical like I was just research it for yourself. They have the backing of most of the biggest aerospace companies and suppliers on the planet and the money to make it happen. And as you read this they are building, testing and re-testing all the actual components to make their goal a reality.

Then we see someone virtually skydiving (if you can even call that sky) from the stratosphere. It's a space jump.

I even heard that in 1997 they teleported a particle from point A to point B. Meaning that they made a particle basically disappear at one point and then reappear at another. I've just read on wikipedia under quantum teleportation that the 'record distance for quantum teleportation is 143 km'.

The world of science is quite amazing!

To my readers out there my book is well on the way.

The research phase is taking quite a while as there is definitely a little technical jargon to get through and to find verifiable resources.

But it should make for a very interesting entertaining read.

I can't wait to release it.

Till we next chat.

James

Jumping into Science Fiction - Sunday 3rd February 2013

Sunday 3rd February 2013

Hi there all!

I have decided to jump into the realm of fiction as was my strength when I was younger.

I love the ability of the mind to be able to create any world it wishes with a single thought of the mind - or multiple thoughts I should say.

I believe I will be jumping into the realm of science fiction.

I cannot predict an approximate publication date as of yet as this is a new field for me - especially with science fiction. Other than to say it will be published as soon as possible.

This is going to be very exciting to write!

I can't wait...

Have a fantastic day

James

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Published - Long Term Goal Setting the key to mastering achievement in your life

The book Long Term Goal Setting the key to mastering achievement in your life is now available via: http://www.amazon.com/Long-Setting-mastering-achievement-ebook/dp/B00B92HYGQ/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1359740111&sr=8-6&keywords=james+kalnins

There is a secret.

A secret which once uncovered can be used to bring you lifelong success in any endeavour.

It is quite different to any other secret you may have encountered that revolves around the nature of success.

The application of this one common denominator is seen in every successful achievement of a long term goal.

Through tireless years of interviewing some of the most renowned people in the world including Dr. Stephen R Covey – Bestselling Author and US Presidential Advisor, High Court of Australia Justice Michael Kirby, Writer of the Hollywood Blockbuster ‘Pay it Forward’ Catherine Ryan Hyde and many more, researching their books, and through the deep observation of the general nature of things and human behaviour I hold in my hand this secret. 

This entire book is designed to help you uncover that secret.

There is a reference to the secret to achieving your long term goal in every chapter of this book. Though, it has not been directly expressed or written in any chapter of this book. 

Uncovering the secret for yourself and applying it to your life will propel your success in life in ways that you could not imagine.

Publishing update for Long Term Goal Setting the key to mastering achievement in your life

Long Term Goal Setting the key to mastering achievement in your life was completed last night (swedish time) - I was hoping to wake up letting you all know that it is ready for download but it is still undergoing Amazon's publishing stage... I believe it will be online within a couple hours.

Here's to an awesome 2013!

One love.

"LONG TERM GOAL SETTING - the key to mastering achievement in your life"

"LONG TERM GOAL SETTING - the key to mastering achievement in your life"
AMAZON.COM BOOK LAUNCH - 31st January 



The whole concept of this book was launched from a conversation I had with a close friend of mine.

He said quite seriously and as a matter of fact that he wanted to achieve a goal within a certain time frame that is next to impossible for most people to achieve.

As you all know I am not someone who believes in the impossible.

At the same time I think it is extraordinarily helpful to be practical in the steps to achieving a challenging goal like the one he talked about.

His timeframe was 8 years.

And when I was his age I used to think in the same way.

That in 8 years I'm going to be on top of the world kind of thing.

At the same time if you focused seriously on a goal you could achieve a hell of a lot in 8 years.

If you want to achieve long-term happiness and success I would suggest you write down the following (as was my advice to my friend):

2013

2014

2015

...

2020


And then simply write down one important thing that MUST be achieved each year in order to achieve your final goal.

It is a very simple and effective way to achieve your goals.

Your 'focus' - your current thoughts and feelings - will be directed towards one simple thing you can do this year.

Additionally, I found one of the most useful things to focus on is to think that a little done now is a lot more than a lot done tommorrow - because once today is gone it is gone.

With challenging long term goals consistent progress is the key to success.

Achieve consistency and you will be where you want to be.

The book - "LONG TERM GOAL SETTING - the key to mastering achievement in your life" will be launching on Amazon on 31st January this year.

I look forward to it being an inspiration in your lives.

Have a fantastic day!

James

Thursday 3rd January 2013 - 31st JAN BOOK LAUNCH

"LONG TERM GOAL SETTING - the key to mastering achievement in your life"
AMAZON.COM BOOK LAUNCH - 31st January - already hailed as "a masterpiece"

In celebration of the book launch there will be FREE ebooks available from 3rd January - 7th January via my author page on amazon http://www.amazon.com/James-Kalnins/e/B00476R4H0/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1.

PRE-ORDER FREE book - for everyone that downloads & reviews a copy of The Success Study I will send a free copy of the New Book - Long Term Goal Setting - the key to mastering achievement in your life - you can download and review The Success Study here - http://www.amazon.com/Success-Study-Program-Motivation-ebook/dp/B0046ZRM8S/ref=la_B00476R4H0_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357201106&sr=1-1

The Success Study is a great introduction into understanding in clarity the dynamics of goal setting before proceeding to achieving your life long goals and amibitions as will be outlined in the new book launch 31st January 2013.

Thursday 3rd January 2013

Hi there all!

Just wanted to let y'all know I've been watching Beverly Hills Cop with Eddie Murphy which I find absolutely hilarious...

Its a great funny movie that I've probably watched 100 times.

Just like we feel probably like we've started a new year like 100 times - but not really.

It is 2013 and to get this year started off with a surge of positive momentum - instead of wished away new years resolutions and the such - I want to introduce you to my new project.

A new ebook about precisely how to achieve that which has alluded you before.

A precise plan on how you can achieve whatever it is you want.

And realistically.

In concrete terms.

It will be delving into the detail of precisely how to go about achieving what it is you truly want to achieve.

To make it practical.

Achievable.

And achievable in a timeframe which makes it possible and even more than probable to achieve.

Thinking in such ways can guarantee your success.

It can make your success automatic.

If you can direct your focus in the way in which this book outlines... which provides you a method for doing so, you will be able to forever change your focus away from the day to day grind and instead look towards the progress you are steadily making towards the achievement of your goal.

Estimated launch date: 31st January 2013

Happy New Year everybody and I hope you had a wonderful Christmas.

Here's to a sensational 2013!

Tuesday 28th August

11:19pm

Hi there all!

I just had a massively important thing to say to everyone who reading / listening...

The movie 'Pay it Forward' was just on TV with Helen Hunt, Kevin Spacey, and Hayley Joel Osment.

It is the most fascinating concept for positively changing the world forever and most simplest idea to implement.

It actually brings tears to my eyes and I'm sure it would for anyone who's honestly watched it - it inspires me on the deepest level of my being...

I actually interviewed the author of the book that became the blockbuster hollywood movie - Catherine Ryan Hyde.

Her exclusive interview is contained within my book The Success Study as per http://www.amazon.com/The-Success-Study-Program-ebook/dp/B0046ZRM8S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346188915&sr=8-1&keywords=james+kalnins.

I just really wanted to post this as a special thank you to her & her contribution to this world... I hope to implement this idea or a similar concept for positive world change in the very near future.

My writing and pursuit of becoming a full-time author is also continuing... alas a little slowly - I also have two dogs, a full time job, trying to learn another language, train and the daily juggle we all do.

The outline is much more difficult than I previously thought... not because an outline for a novel is difficult but because I want it to be a masterpiece... there are an endless aray of what ifs - you can literally create any world you'd like to! There are no limitations to the mind.

I hope to get this outline finished as quickly as possible for the new psychological thriller so that I can get down to the fun part of writing it.

Anyway I should get to finishing that outline - so until next time - Pay it Forward!

Thursday 23rd August

@ 7:26am

The frustrations of doing all the stuff aside from writing.

As you all know this blog is posting my ramblings on my quest to become a full time author.

In my efforts to maximise my time & effort put into my writing I have set aside basically all of my spare time and energy into this.

Since 5am I have been diligently simply trying to upgrade the look of this blog.

Oh how I love html coding...

If you haven't tried it yet you're in for a whole bunch of fun.

I sit here 2 1/2 hours later and feel as though I've got nowhere...

Oh well at least I can continue with my writing for my new psychological thriller on the way to work.

I continue this blog even during the uninteresting stages as a way to let you all see precisely how it is done.

Going from the initial idea of a book and to having your books published to actually becoming a full time author and living the dream.

I hope this is a great help to you all.

PS - When people ask me about what I do for fun I have stopped telling people that I have written 6 books and am pursuing fiction and now just say that I'm an author its just easier that way.

PPS - As previously stated my other 3 previously written books will be made available soon... but I believe it could take longer than expected... Its on the to do list

Tuesday 21st August

@ 11:59pm

I have continued to slog away at my day job.

It gives me the fire to continue to pursue my dream of becoming a full time writer.

I've also rekindled a fire inside for creative writing which I have not experienced in a while and at some level there is a sense of magic to it.

The magic of having your mind be completely infused with creative ideas is compelling & has given me access to a side of my brain I felt has been left dormant for quite a while - if not years.

The pursuit of my novel and the subject matter will most definitely be a psychological thriller.

Whilst taking public transport I've been able to 'score it' as anthony robbins says.

I've been able to make something which really is not all that much fun... fun.

I think once an idea as powerful as a good story begins it cannot be stopped until it is finished... at least it feels that way - as though it is writing itself.

I just hope that my readers and all of you reading this will really enjoy it.

My purpose in writing this book will not be to positively change the world forever - as fits my ultimate purpose - but instead to entertain my readers with a book designed to be read in one sitting.

As stated in another post this outline is almost finished & just needs some touching up to ensure all the pieces of the puzzle fit together well.

Then the real fun will begin...

Already I've noticed... that writing my time in a schedule seems to keep me motivated by knowing that I've accomplished a lot in a very short amount of time. Writing a basic diary of what you doing during the hours that you do it - definitely keeps you more motivated. It is a technique i used whilst studying and definitely aids the purpose of writing a full-length novel.

Anyhoos, time to get back to my writing...

Just to leave you with a tiny clue to my inspirations on writing this book - it definitely comes a little from Silence of the Lambs, and my current love affair with the criminal minds series.

Peace out peoples.

PS - if anyone feels like leaving comments on my blog posts - please feel more than welcome!

PPS - I will be launching my 3 other nonfiction books that have been previously written as soon as I get time to scratch myself - 2 books within the fitness industry & another within self development / self help.

Monday 20th August Part 3

1:35am

I have stopped writing my novels & ideas - so break time.

Although a ridiculously short blog post (& not related directly to my books but definitely to my ideas) I thought it would be great to share with my readers this very interesting article on currently global developments - as I believe this could have a massive worldwide impact in the following years to come.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/19/business/new-wave-of-adept-robots-is-changing-global-industry.html?pagewanted=all

This article talks about the automation of skilled work and in particular of an example of a factory in The Netherlands that almost complete automates its entire process. 

It appears as though the article suggests that this particular automated factory in The Netherlands requires about one tenth the workforce required of that in their sister Chinese factory.

Very interesting indeed.

Certainly ensures that manufacturing stays within the countries that have the capital to invest in such robotics.

But at what cost? 

To the detriment of the Chinese labor force?

To the detriment of the local labor force in that country?

All in all it will probably raise global GDP by providing a lower price for goods.

Lets hope that this continues humanities evolution for the better... Only time will tell

Monday 20th August Part 2

12:36am

I have a dilemma.

Should I continue to write about that which I feel is most interesting and basically writes itself or on the other spectrum write a book which I feels most likely serves my goal of positively changing the world forever.

This is a difficult decision to make.

As far as writing the outline for a novel I feel as though I have it almost completed at least in a basic stage already for the psychological thriller.

In the same way that the success study book was conceived a simple idea is all that is required.

In the same way that an outline provides the paint by numbers approach to writing avoiding the dreaded writers block so to does the initial idea.

I feel I need to work more on the initial idea before I delve head over heels into the outline of a book that I do not strongly believe is the best choice for me at this moment.

Thus, could be a good time to get back to the idea formation.

Its funny even just writing in this blog helps me with the idea formation immensely.

Knowing that someone out there is reading this like an evolving story is in and of itself like a novel.

Okay, now time for me to get back to work.

Monday 20th August

12:25am

So...

I have written at least the beginnings of my outline.

The contemplation of a novel in a genre that I currently feel inspired by and have generally found quite interesting.

Please note: I will not add any spoilers to the novel here - so continue to read if you dare.

I will write a psychological thriller or at least a psychological thriller from the point of view of delving deep into the minds and thoughts of the individual/s involved.

I am unsure as to whether it will involve a crime.

Which seems to completely undermine the genre.

So alas this point remains currently unresolved.

This thriller will definitely involve suspense in a way that will cause the reader to be unable to put the book down.

It will become my first masterpiece - at least as a novel.

Something which many people will be able to enjoy.

The plan is to create a novel that will trap your pysche to such a degree that it will or should rival that of Silence of the Lambs.

I am currently a huge fan of Criminal Minds - so if I'm writing a psychological thriller and continue to move down that path it is probably in a huge way related to that.

It will be the type of book you cannot put down till you've finished it in one sitting.

I believe this process of blogging as the novel progresses to be of immense value to all concerned as it offers me a way to slowly reveal the apparent outline of the novel without revealing any of the actual content.

I will probably need to write a kick-ass motivational book like the script for Rocky that Sylvester Stallone wrote as soon as I've finished this so that I can get back to being level headed and serving my ultimate purpose.

Note the beginnings of this novel are intended only for entertainment purposes and of that which I write could  be another world which perhaps not many minds have ventured into.

Sunday 19th August Part 2

So I sit here at 11pm at night ready to partake in the adventures of the creative mind...

But first before I write my first full-length fiction novel I must see from those 'giants' if there is anything I should be made aware of before I go and spend a great deal of my life writing it.

I've heard that writing an outline is a useful idea so I will definitely entertain that possibility.

But, at the same time I can remember a methodology that has worked for me in the past, and this is to continuously write whatever comes into your head and simply do not stop writing.

But, I have not gone where those giants have gone.

I have not treaded their footsteps - at least not yet.

So I will learn from them and so hopefully on their shoulders I will stand.

My purpose in writing this blog is to let it transparently clear the mindset it takes to become a successful author from the very beginnings before the first fiction novel is written.

What a delight that will be and a gift to the world to be able to show them the beginnings before a successful novel was even written.

And so I will attempt to write in this blog before / after each writing session to enable you the reader to understand completely the process.

It's time to learn from the giants.

Thence proceed to the beginnings of a thousand mile journey.

I am more than willing to take the first step.

Sunday 19th August 2012

So here I go attempting the seemingly absurd if not impossible - to become a full-time author.

I sit here at 1:39am typing on my computer loving the escape of writing on this blog whilst my looming day job draws closer.

It is probably a good idea to go to bed very soon.

At the same time I am an aspiring author and have been ever since I was six years old.

Knowing what you want to do is the first step to success.

And you wana get damn good at that first step if you wana proceed to the second.

I believe this is the path for me.

The world of creativity.

So I will begin to write as of now.

Lets see where this whirlwind takes me.

It is the first step on my path to positively changing the world forever...

Here is a link to the beginning of my 3 books which are available - if anyone is interested: http://www.amazon.com/James-Kalnins/e/B00476R4H0/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1