I could go on and on as to why this is the greatest industry on the planet. But I have yet to cover the real reason this is the place to be.
Last night I came to kick back on my bed and as I opened the blinds the full moon had just risen over the mountains above my home. It was brilliant. Its white rays had poured out over all the landscape around me. The leaves on the trees were glowing white from the kiss of the moon. It was incredible.
This morning my email was down so I decided to go wash my truck. The sun had just broke the horizon as I left my home. It was stunning. I slowed down and watched as the rays of life penetrated everything in their path. A new day had begun. I stopped for moment to think about how many sunrise and sunsets I missed while underground in the mines? How many times did I miss out on the magic that accompanies a full moon rising, a sun setting or rising and giving birth to a new day.
How many functions did I miss out on with my kids as they grew up? How many times did I miss out on Xmas or other holidays because I was at work making a living?
This is the most amazing and fastest growing industry on the plant. But what makes this the greatest industry on the planet is that it gives us the time to appreciate and give thanks each day for the simple thing in life which are truly the most important. Our family and friends, sunsets, new leaves on the trees in the spring and then watching them shed in the fall making way for old man winter to sink his freezing grip into our bones for a few months to make way for fresh life and abundance in a few months
Now I can take the time to enjoy all of amazing shows mother nature puts on for me and I will never miss another holiday or family function. I am in charge and you can be too.
Give thanks each day for all of the abundance that surrounds you and amazing things will always show up in your life. Make sure you recognize them when they do.
Till next time.
Karl Bessey
]]>As I took off from Chicago to Norway several days ago the sun was beginning to set to the western sky behind us. I worked on my computer till it was almost dark and when I looked out the window I saw something I have never seen. I could see the horizon to the north and the light directly above it that refused to go to bed that night. Wait a minute; the sun sets in the west, not the north. Being the astronomer that I am, I put two and two together. I was so far to the north and only a week or so away from the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere, that I was seeing the first of several days of NO total darkness. It was amazing because it was like a belt of light across the horizon and directly where the light ended was an abrupt line where darkness again dominated the night skies filled with thousands of nighttime stars.
The problem was that now I thought I had to stay awake all night to see how this all played out. Was it going to every get completely dark? If not what was the sunrise going to look like and what direction was it going to come up from. North, east or maybe northeast?
Everyone around me was laying the seats back to sleep for the next several hours as we flew over the Atlantic Ocean. But me, I was wired tight and did not want to miss the show. The flight attendant even wondered why I was not sleeping like the rest and made it clear her job would be much easier if I would just go to sleep. I asked her to freshen up my drink and after It was gone I promised to try and catch some rest.
As I closed my eyes my mind kept telling me that I was missing one hell of a show out the left window of the Air Bus. So every few minutes I had to take a peak to see what was going on outside with mothers natures incredible light show. Need less to say I got little to no sleep that night. By 2 and 3 am the light was in full control of the skies and was over powering the darkness by the minute. I have never experienced this before. I was amazed. A light show of light verses darkness.
When arriving in Oslo Norway in the morning, I was invited out for dinner the first night. We were seated at a table in front of the restaurant and after dinner sipped on a few dirty martinis. It was still light as we laughed and told stories for several hours and when I finally looked at my watch it was 10 minutes till midnight. This was the second time in two days that I would experience daylight for all 24 hours of he day. When we finally left and walked back to the hotel it was 1:30 am and still light out side. As I type this blog it is 1 am in Oslo and I just peaked out the window to see the light again winning the battle over darkness.
I have had such an amazing time here in Norway. The people remind me of how it use to be in America. They sill trust you and are very friendly and courteous. In fact, they go out of their way to make you feel welcome. All of this possible for me, because of a choice I made over 10 years ago. The choice to take charge of my life and live it to it’s fullest each and every day. Each county I arrive at I have people that pick me up, give me the guided tour and make me feel at home and not alone in a strange country. Amazing life indeed. WOW!!!
It is 1:15 am in Oslo as I type this blog. I tried to sleep but am wide-awake again and leaving for home in Utah at 7 am in the morning. I keep peering out my window at the light in the skies that never ends wondering when I will get to experience this again.
You maybe thinking that there are much more exciting things in life to get excited about and has this Karl lost his marbles? I don’t think so. I never take anything for granted and the simple things in life are the most important to me.
So I have totally enjoyed day after day of daylight. Can you guess what I am missing right now? What do you think I will be doing when I get home tomorrow night? As cool as this has been to experience 24 hour day light for the first time, I cannot wait to get home and peer back into the heavens and see all the stars and view my favorite constellations when I arrive home late tonight.
I want to thank all the friends and amazing people I met on this swing into Norway. I have had the time of my life and look forward to coming back soon. Another Amazing Journey!!!
Till next time,
Karl
As usually happens when I am flying, I decided to get out the laptop and add to my blog. The first thing that came to my mind was Family. Having arrived back from Wealth Masters 10th M2 Conference in Boca Raton FL, I keep thinking of my WMI family and also the great time I had with all my Children and Grandchildren in FL when the event ended. Lets start with my WMI family.
In attendance were over 300 incredible m2 Members. I once again had the time of my life mingling for 4 or 5 days with the most awesome and bright people from around the world. I want you to know how humbled I am each time one of you come and share with me your thoughts and feelings of WMI and what Kip, our Staff and a lot of incredibly talented leaders have built here. You touch, move and inspire me more than you know.
The Farwell Banquet was the greatest energy yet. WOW. I had a blast and I know each of you in attendance did as well. Again, the WMI Family at it’s best.
I had the privilege of flying all my Children and my two Grandsons out to FL for a few days of fun in the sun. For those of you that are my age, you know how tough it is to get all your kids in one place at one time. Well I did it. Day one was a lazy day at the beach. My Grandsons had never been to the ocean or beach before, so it was fun to watch them run all over in the sand with a smile from ear to ear all day. That night I treated my grandsons to their first ride in a Limo on our way to a great seafood dinner that night. They felt like rock stars. And they are in my eyes.
Day two was an airboat ride on the Everglades. What a trip that was. We saw Alligators, Turtles and Birds of all kinds. The weather again was picture perfect. Then the Boys insisted that Pa pa take them to the pool for a swim. It is so amazing to just sit back and watch them have a great time. The laughter and smiles are priceless.
The last day there was a day of rest. Off to the Spa went my Son Sean, My Daughters Jacqueline and Rachel and my Niece Emily. Facials, massages, pedicures. The whole nine yards. My Grandsons and I played crochet while they were getting spoiled at the spa.
We then had one last dinner at the Italian restaurant that evening before we flew home early the next day.
Family is truly what it is all about. Whether it is my WMI family or my flesh and blood family, they stick with you through thick or thin and love unconditionally always.
I am a lucky Guy. I get to hang with my WMI family 3, 4 or even 5 times a year. My Children are all in Utah and not too far away so we have many family gatherings through out the year. Family truly is the most important thing we have in life. Cherish your family and be sure to tell them how much you love them every chance you get.
I want to tell both of my families that you are the best and I love you lots.
Thanks for your love and friendships.
Till next time.
Karl
]]>If you haven’t heard, I was involved in a pretty serious accident coming down Ephraim Canyon on the 13th of Feb. I was knocked unconscious and do not remember anything that happened other than seconds before the accident. I was racing down the canyon and locked up skies with another sled and over I went. Broke my clavicle in 3 or 4 places and fractured 4 ribs. The pain for the first week was beyond belief. My 2 Daughters helped nurse me back to health when I was released from the hospital on the 15th. I finally feel like I can get in front of my computer today and share what I have been thinking since laid up in bed for a week. Thanks again to my family as they have been here taking care of Dad …and again to each of you for sending your healing powers my way….it has worked and I will be 100% in the next few weeks.
As I have laid here in bed healing I have been keeping track of updates with the Olympics and what is going on in Vancouver. My Daughter Jaqueline has been here with me and she has never really followed the Olympics and what they are all about till now. It has been so much fun to listen to the incredible stories of failure and then success from many of the competing athletes.
Last night for instance, AL Michaels, one of the best sports casters of all time, did a 30 minute piece on the 1980 Gold medal U.S Olympic Hockey team. I remember it like it was yesterday. I watched as many of you did as we did what all of us think was impossible, win a gold medal in Hockey... As the U.S. team got closer and closer we believed more and more that we could in fact win the gold. Remember that Russia ruled hockey at the time and had not settled for anything less that a gold metal for years and years. It was a given each Olympic event that they would walk away with the gold. In fact, just a week before the Olympics that year, the U.S. played an exhibition hockey match in Madison square garden against the Russian Hockey team and they defeated us…the same U.S. hockey team by a score of like 9 to 3. They spanked us and sent us home with our tail between our legs.
If you, like my daughter have never heard this story be sure to check it out as it is one of the most inspiring stories of all time.
As I laid here listening and watching the story again, I kept feeling tears in my eyes as I thought of what this coach and players accomplished. They had done the impossible.
As I they finished up the piece on TV, one of the former players said that the coach told them before they went in to the match, that “no matter what the outcome of tonight will be …that they will have to live with it to their graves.” Think about that. Not sure stronger words could have been spoken this particular night.
I immediately think of our lives and the parallels we share with the Olympics. We each get only a few chances presented to us that can alter our lives and those around us for ever. How do we face these opportunities? Do we dip our toe in the water to test it …or do dive in all the way and give it all we have?
If we are every to achieve all we deserve in life there is a price to pay. These Olympic athletes train for years for just one chance at Bronze, Silver or Gold Medal. There is nothing that gets in the way; they are focused on the end goal.
We are all Olympic athletes and we each get a few chances at the gold. What are you going to do next time you get a chance at the Gold? I challenge you to go for the gusto…live life to its fullest each and everyday and give life all you have to offer!!! If you do your best, you will not have to take a life of regret to your grave with you.
Till next time,
Karl Bessey
PS I missed my trip to Norway and Austrailia becuase of my accident, but will be there to visit in the near future. Congrats to all our WMI consultants in Norway and Austailia. The growth you are going to experience in the next few months will rock your worlds!!!
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We viewed family moves of our children growing up and great times with my Best friend Greg and his children. We laughed till it hurt. It was so much fun. The holidays are a special time of year for sure. But I am looking into the future.
I am looking forward to the next decade of my life with my family and also my WMI family. The next 10 years are going to be the most productive and amazing years of our lives.
January 2010 marks the 5th anniversary or WMI and to celebrate we are having a Big Birthday Bash in Houston Texas. If you are ready to change the quality of your life, whether you are part of the Wealth Masters Family or not, your first step is to join us in Houston Texas on Jan. 30th for the Blast off into the next decade with WMI.
At this event you will be given the keys to the kingdom of prosperity. You will rub shoulders with the most amazing people on the planet. You will immediately know you are in the right place at the right time.
Come join us at the WMI 5 Year Birthday Bash. Your life will never be the same!!!
View this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2ly_cGS_3k
Till Next Time,
Karl Bessey
]]>I am delayed at the Salt Lake airport waiting to catch my flight to Houston to attend the annual Herriage Xmas Party. Our WMI staff will be their and many of Kips friends and neighbors. It is always a great time that I very much look forward to each year.
As I sat here thinking about what to write about, as soon as I realized the date I knew exactly what I wanted to cover. If you have read my early blogs or attended out most recent m2 in Vegas you have heard about this before.
Tomorrow, December the 19th will mark the 25th anniversary of the Wilberg Mine Disaster. 27 Coalminers perished that horrible day in coalmine history.
Going in on a mine rescue team to identify and recover bodies was an experience that I will obviously never forget. I remember coming home from the rescue and recovery efforts on Dec. the 23rd. There sat my family eating a Sunday dinner together. My Mother and Father were there along with my 2 daughters and my wife.
They immediately asked me about my experience. All I could think of was the families that would no longer have their Fathers, Uncles, Grandfathers and even 1 Mother to spend Xmas with ever again. It could not have been a worst time of year for an accident of this magnitude to happen in such a close knit community.
I want to reach out to the family that lost loved ones and let you know that like you, I will never forget the losses of our Coalmine brothers and one Sister that happened that day back in 1984.
What I really want to impress on each of you this Holiday season, is just how lucky we are to have the friends and family we do in our lives. And if we are allowed the privilege to spend a few days with them this time of year, we are blessed and very fortunate. No matter what, in good times or bad, our families and friends are always there for us. Be sure to open up and share your love with them each chance you get. Be sure they know just how much they truly mean to you. Remember that the love you take, is equal to the love you make.
Happy Holidays to you, your friends and your family.
Till Next time,
Karl Bessey
]]>I got up this morning at 5 am to pack, shower and be ready to meet my Driver at the hotel at 5:45 am. I was maybe 3 minutes early when I arrived at the pick up area. At that very moment, I saw headlights coming around the corner and there was Don. He opened the door, got out and I said, “ Man, that is perfect timing.” And it was.
I have been in Orlando for the last few days, working on a DVD project that will impact the growth of Wealth Masters like nothing we have ever seen. I think of all that is going on around us in our world. Chaos almost everywhere we look. I know thru WMI we can help people to reap the rewards and to be on the receiving end of the largest transfer of wealth in history. Again, I think to myself, “perfect timing.”
When I boarded my flight in Salt Lake City, I found my seat in Coach Class. I fly enough that I get upgraded to First class pretty much every time I fly. I was somewhat disappointed that I had not been upgraded, as this was almost a 5-hour flight. Soon after I was seated, a flight Attendant came to move me from Coach to First class. I grabbed my computer bag and headed to the front of the plane. As I sat down I immediately locked eyes with this very attractive Woman I would be sitting next too for the next few hours. As I settled in we began to carry on a conversation which ended up going on till we landed in Orlando. We laughed and shared backgrounds about our Families and our lives for the next 2500 miles. The long flight I was not looking forward to, flew by in no time because of Lilly. I said to myself, “what perfect timing.”
I wanted to share this today because I believe that every thing in life happens for a reason and timing is everything. It happens to each of us all the time. Recognize it, embrace, and give thanks for it.
Here comes breakfast as I am ending my blog entry. Once again, “Perfect Timing.”
Till Next Time
Karl
PS, Lilly, looks like I am getting that omelet and Sausage we missed out on the other day. “Perfect Timing.”
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When you think of the strongest force in the universe what do you imagine? Do you picture a super nova as it explodes and send new life across millions of light years of space? Or maybe the immense power of a black hole as it captures anything in its powerful death grip to vanish into some other part of our universe? Yes the strength of cosmic events is more powerful than we can imagine. But there is another force that conquers all. It is the power of your word.
Stop and think for just a moment the impact your words have had on those around you. Think of the negative things that were said to you growing up and even as adults, that may still be imbedded in your mind. We may say negative things to others, even the people that are the closest to us and never think of how it can hurt, destroy and create wounds that may never heal.
Our word can destroy and leave opens wounds for life, but our word can also create any thing we choose. Giving someone your word and following through with your commitment or promise is true power. It may not be easy at times with our busy day to day lives, but remember you are only as good as your word.
Think about the last time that someone you don’t even know paid you a compliment. How did that make you feel? It felt amazing and we can do the same by sharing and complementing others with the power of our words. Next time someone demonstrates an act of kindness for you, take the time to share with them your positive thoughts and thank them. Let them know how good it made you feel.
When you hear people talk about the incredible like minded people in the direct sales industry, it is because we are sharing our energy and thoughts through the use of our words. Words truly are the most powerful force in the universe. We can create anything we want in ourselves and others with the proper use of our words. Let’s make a commitment today, to impact others each day with the positive power of our words. Let’s speak love, peace and prosperity into existence each and everyday for everyone. Our words are our infinite power and our words will make a difference not only in ourselves, but more importantly, in others.
Till Next time,
Karl Bessey
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But I want to tell the story of her first dance in this world. Her Birth is a story worth sharing. I am sure I will have you Moms shaking your heads, maybe even some Dads out there. But here goes.
All though I don’t hunt any longer, I use to be a big time Hunter. I waited each year for the hunting season to begin. The first hunt of the year was the archery hunt. My Buddies and I would get the Bows out and practice months before the hunt so if we were to get a good shot, we would make it count.
It was a week or so into the hunt, I was hunting on the mountains west of Ephraim. I came onto a two point buck, drew back, let it fly and connected right behind the front shoulder. Perfect lung shot. I waited for a few minutes and began tracking, hopefully my dinner for months to come. I walked about 75 yards and there it was. I gutted it and drug it back to my truck. It was dark when I got home so I choose to hang it in my garage and get the hide off of it the next morning.
My Wife Joann was 9 months pregnant and was due at any time. In fact, her pregnancy was kinda of getting in the way my favorite hunt. I was constantly worried that she would go into labor and I may be hunting and miss something very special. Remember, no cell phones back then. Only CB radios and ya had to be on a mountain peak to connect with home.
That night while my kill was hanging in the garage Joann got very restless. She kept getting up from bed and coming back telling me she maybe going into labor. I asked if her water had broke and she told me no. I had been thru the Birth thing before, and figured that water had to break before you headed to the hospital. At 6 am I finally decided I better get up and get this deer taken care of because I maybe at the hospital sometime today welcoming our new baby into this world.
Joann’s mother was at our home staying and after I went out and began pelting the deer, she came out and told me that I needed to get her to the hospital. I asked again if her water had broke and how far apart were the contractions and her answers made me think we still had lots of time. Her Mother tried to call the Doctor to make sure he would be at the hospital but he was at choir practice. I was just finishing up the deer when her mother came out and yelled that I have to get her to the hospital. I walked into the house and there laid Joann. Her water had just broke and the baby was starting to crown. All of a sudden I knew we had to make a move. We still had not gotten a hold of the Doctor so I instructed her Mom to call the Hospital and tell them we are on our way. After the contraction was over, I got Joann on her feet and waddled her to the car. I got her on the passenger side of the 1977 Fury and laid the seat back. We had 14 miles to drive to the next City and a Hospital. I flew out of the drive way and was doing 110 MPH all the way to the hospital. She kept telling me it was coming out and I would tell her to hold off, we are almost there. It was tense and crazy as hell. When I came into town I slowed down to about 75 as I hit main street. Only ¾ of a mile to go. A Mt. Pleasant city Cop happen to be sitting off the side of the road as I came into town and immediately turned on the lights, sirens and began pursuit. I had no choice. I could not stop. I kept it punched . I flew into the back of the hospital to the emergency entrance and 3 nurses were waiting for us. But no Doctor!!! The cop screamed behind us, took one look at what was going on and immediately began to help anyway he could. The Male nurse wanted to deliver her right in the car. I insisted we get her on a gurney and into the delivery room. So we picked her up on the count of 3 and put her on the bed which immediately began rolling into the hospital. As we were going in the male nurse was delivering the baby. By the time we got to the delivery room Rachel was most of the way out. As soon as she came out she began screaming, which is a good sign, but her head was all pointed ( like a cone head on Saturday night live) from pushing so hard and not being able to come out, and every blood vessel in her eyes had broken and her eyes were beat red.
I was thinking to myself, What have I Done to this child? Is she going to be ok? The Doctor finally showed up, gave her an examination and determined her to be just fine. A huge sigh of relief fell over me. It had been a crazy morning and to hear all is well was music to our ears.
If you have met Rachel, you know that everything is fine. She had brought so much happiness and joy into my life. She is not just my daughter, but my best friend too. We can talk about anything. I still remember how she would confide in me instead of her mother in those early years as a teenager.
I am blessed with 3 amazing children. Each have given me so much joy and I am a lucky Dad to have them in my life. I woke up today thinking of Rachel’s birthday tomorrow and wanted to share this story. Hope you enjoy it.
I am leaving for San Francisco tomorrow with my Son Sean. Just the boys. I am very excited to have the one on one time with him. His Birth was not near as tramatic, but you should have heard me yell when my first boy came into this world. It was heard in every hall way of the hospital. Joann’s parents were down the hall and knew when they heard my scream that I got my Son!!! Remember, back then we had no idea what were were getting.
My Oldest Daughter Jaqueline ( Who was always Daddy’s Girl) has Blessed me with 3 gorgeous Grand children. It doesn’t get better that that. Life is good .
Be sure to tell each of your children how much they mean to you constantly.
Happy Birthday Rachel. Thank You Jaqueline, Rachel and Sean for making me who I am. Love you each more than you can imagine.
Karl Bessey
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I am sitting here in amazement as our lawmakers in Washington spend our country into oblivion with no end in sight. The Federal Reserve makes this wreckless spending possible and keeps us in debt. This spending is not going to fix the problem, it is simply putting off the inevitable that will happen in the near future when it all comes crashing down. Mark my words on this. If you think the current administration'splans are going to work, you are living in la la land. Government cannot run the Amtrak and the Postal Service, and now they think they can fix Health Care? You have to be joking!!!
I can go on and on but the reason for my post today is to ask for your help to pass House Bill 2511. This is the Bill introduced by Ron Paul (the last true statesmen in Washington), and now has 282 cosponsors. I am proud to say that my representatives in Utah, both Congressmen and Senators, are backing this bill. This will finally, after almost 100 years of the Fed, let us see the books. The Chairmen of the Federal Reserve, Ben Bernake, was recently asked to go before a hearing to find out where all the money has gone, and he simply said ‘No Thanks.” It is time to get some answers. We have been under the rule of the Federal Reserve far too long and it is time to let the masses know exactly how the Fed operates. This could be the first nail in the coffin for the Fed. Let’s hope so. Remember that as evil as the Fed is,this administrationwants to give more and more power to it. Now is the time for each of us to rise up and get the job done.
If you think Karl has lost his mind, I invite you to read the book titled The Creature From Jekyll Island by G. Edward Griffin. After you have read it, you will clearly understand what I am talking about.
I have included a link to “The Campaign for Liberty,” which I am a big supporter of. Please take the time to contact your representatives and ask them to support this most important bill. http://www.campaignforliberty.com/campaigns/hr1207home.php
Pink Floyd is one of my favorite Rock Bands of all time. They have a song that states, "United we stand, Divided we fall." Those words could not ring more true in these times.
Thanks Everyone,
Karl Bessey
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