In Your Name
- Date: 2007-07-09 - Word Count: 421
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Have you ever known someone whose circumstances in life fit perfectly with their name? For instance, back in my hometown there was a foot doctor named Dr. Azarch. One of my favorite internet marketing gurus is Joel Comm….of joelcomm.com. My wealthiest relative married a man named John Luck. There is a famous professional poker player named Chris Moneymaker. I kid you not, look it up!
I even used to be called "Carin' Karen" by a co-worker when I was a mental health counselor years ago. Think about it, and I bet you know someone too who fits their name in some way. Maybe it's more like they "live up to their name".
"What does this have to do with me?" You may ask, since many of you likely have "everyday" names.
Well, it's not the name that led these people to success, necessarily. More likely it was the edge the name gave them. You just need to find your edge.
Make up your own nickname for yourself: something that suits you. Then insert it in-between your first and last name, only known to you if you want, but every time you think, write, speak your name, or even answer to it, imagine your "new" name in there. Joe "man of wealth" Smith, Cindy "hard body" Jones, etc.
This is not exactly a new concept, as both the famous and infamous have long been given nicknames appropriate to their life legacy. Think of mobsters such as Lucky Luciano, or jazz musicians like Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong ("Satchmo" being short for "Satchel Mouth") and "Slide" Hampton the trombonist. One is not required to be famous however to fashion himself or herself their own nickname. A few years back, I was dubbed "Gator Bait" because I picked Florida to win the basketball championship and they surprised everyone by making it to the final four. In trying to "live up" to my nickname, I became a big Gator fan, which is great fun these days! Just be sure when coming up with your own nickname, you choose something in line with your goals.
Next, mentally recite your new name over and over until it truly becomes part of your identity. At the least it could be a fun experiment, why not try it?
Just because your given name may not be something like "living in abundance" doesn't mean you can't look at it that way. Begin to see your name (and your secret mental addition to it) as a tool to help you get where you want to be. You may surprise yourself!
I even used to be called "Carin' Karen" by a co-worker when I was a mental health counselor years ago. Think about it, and I bet you know someone too who fits their name in some way. Maybe it's more like they "live up to their name".
"What does this have to do with me?" You may ask, since many of you likely have "everyday" names.
Well, it's not the name that led these people to success, necessarily. More likely it was the edge the name gave them. You just need to find your edge.
Make up your own nickname for yourself: something that suits you. Then insert it in-between your first and last name, only known to you if you want, but every time you think, write, speak your name, or even answer to it, imagine your "new" name in there. Joe "man of wealth" Smith, Cindy "hard body" Jones, etc.
This is not exactly a new concept, as both the famous and infamous have long been given nicknames appropriate to their life legacy. Think of mobsters such as Lucky Luciano, or jazz musicians like Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong ("Satchmo" being short for "Satchel Mouth") and "Slide" Hampton the trombonist. One is not required to be famous however to fashion himself or herself their own nickname. A few years back, I was dubbed "Gator Bait" because I picked Florida to win the basketball championship and they surprised everyone by making it to the final four. In trying to "live up" to my nickname, I became a big Gator fan, which is great fun these days! Just be sure when coming up with your own nickname, you choose something in line with your goals.
Next, mentally recite your new name over and over until it truly becomes part of your identity. At the least it could be a fun experiment, why not try it?
Just because your given name may not be something like "living in abundance" doesn't mean you can't look at it that way. Begin to see your name (and your secret mental addition to it) as a tool to help you get where you want to be. You may surprise yourself!
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Karen Kay lives and works in Jackson, MS. Her background is in both sociology and accounting, as well as internet marketing. More of her writing and subscription to her ezine is available at http://www.lifeteambuilders.com Your Article Search Directory : Find in Articles
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