Testimonials
If you really help people succeed in business and in life, they
thank you for all you have done for them. This is a sampling of
testimonials from those who know first hand and have experienced the
power of Denis Waitley's common sense and practical approaches to
success...Testimonials have been grouped into categories
(Authors & Philosophers, Sports, Corporate, Associations, Ezine
Subscribers and Customers.)
AUTHORS & PHILOSOPHERS
"Denis Waitley cares about you and wants you to win!"
Ken Blanchard, Ph.D, co-author The One-Minute Manager
"Nothing is more urgent than integrity and wisdom in the borderless
world, and no one offers better perspective and action steps for
successfully managing change than Denis Waitley."
Harvey Mackay, author Swim With the Sharks Without Being Eaten
Alive
"Denis Waitley is among the best in teaching principles of living
successfully."
Robert H. Schuller, best-selling author Founding Pastor, Crystal
Cathedral and Hour of Power
Those whose
words and works we will never forget
"This renaissance man, who has changed so many lives through his
lectures and writings, has created a magic mirror that will reflect
back, to each individual, the kind of person he or she can become."
Og Mandino,
author The Greatest Salesman in the World
"Denis Waitley shows us, most graphically, the difference between
mythical, superficial success and the genuine article."
Earl Nightingale 20th Century Philosopher
"Denis Waitley tells how to overcome setbacks, how to find
self-esteem, and how to apply his practical approach to setting
goals. The Waitley Way works!"
W. Clement Stone, Pioneer The Positive Mental Attitude Movement
"Denis Waitley is one of the most inspiring men of our time. And he
has the rare ability to motivate every reader and listener."
Norman Vincent Peale, Minister Emeritus Foundation for Christian
Living Author, The Power of Positive Thinking
"Lives there a man – or a woman – who doesn't cherish the dream of
becoming a winner? Denis Waitley has given the world a blueprint for
success in achieving that dream."
Mary Kay Ash, chairman emeritus Mary Kay Cosmetics
SPORTS' TESTIMONIALS
"I've appeared many times with Dr. Waitley and my advice is to read
and listen to everything you can from this man."
John Wooden, Head Coach emeritus UCLA Basketball Team
"Denis is a mentor for all of us. He has special stuff!"
Pat Riley, Head Coach The Miami Heat NBA
"Denis teaches us to believe in ourselves and then go out and do
it!"
Rick Pitino, Head Coach The University of Louisville NCAA
Basketball
"I have always believed that it takes work and perseverance for even
the naturally gifted to become winners. Through his research, Denis
Waitley confirms this premise and creatively takes us step-by-step
to become more consistent, top level performers in our careers and
daily lives."
Roger Staubach, President The Staubach Company
Hall of Fame Quarterback Dallas Cowboys NFL
"Underachievers are not born, they are produced by the lack of
leadership and knowledge. Real leaders empower everyone around them
to become all they can be. His program offers you that power; if you
will take the principles and internalize them, you can take your
dreams and realize them."
Dick Vermeil, Head Coach
Kansas City Chiefs NFL
Former Superbowl Coach of the Year
"I've been a disciple of Denis Waitley and his Psychology of Winning
since he addressed our National Championship Team."
Vince Dooley, former Athletic Director The University of Georgia
"I've never met a person who couldn't use a helping hand. For me,
Denis Waitley's hand has always been there through his tapes and,
for that, I will be eternally grateful."
Rocky Bleier, President Rocky Bleier Enterprises
Former fullback, Pittsburgh Steelers
Superbowl Champions
"The game of life, like baseball, is a total team effort. Denis
Waitley echoes my belief that champions are not born, they are
developed by commitment, sacrifice and a desire to go beyond what's
expected of them every day, throughout the season and during the
off-season."
Tony Gwynn
National League Baseball Player of the Decade
"Denis Waitley's psychology of winning changed my life. I draw on
his strength to help me make decisions affecting American athletes,
many of whom achieve world-class status."
Tom Wilkinson, Colonel, USAF ret.
United States Olympic Committee
"Denis Waitley helps individuals like me become winners."
Bruce Jenner
Former Olympic Gold Medal Decathalon Champion
"From the day I met Denis Waitley, he has been my source of
inspiration and I feel honored to have worked with him. In my sad or
low moments, I think of him and smile."
Wilma Rudolph*
Triple Gold Medal Olympic Champion
Track and Field
*Wilma Rudolph passed away in 1994, leaving a legacy for all who
knew her.
CORPORATE TESTIMONIALS
Denis Waitley has conducted keynote addresses and in-company
seminars to some of the most successful multi-national corporations
in the world, large and small. The following represents a thumbnail
view of the responses.
"Your talk was 100 percent on target and had great impact on the
audience. The standing ovation you received was testimony to the
message and its outstanding delivery."
AT&T
"Many expressed that this was the best keynote speaker we have had
in all the years we have been putting on this session."
Bankers Life & Casualty
"Thank you for your extraordinarily professional and inspirational
presentation. It undoubtedly was the most successful such meeting we
have ever conducted and was due in large part to your presence and
contribution."
Merrill Lynch
"Motivation has many practitioners and yet, in our experience, few
real experts. Your presentation to our annual convention underscored
your role at the forefront of the motivational speaker field."
United Van Lines
"Denis Waitley under promised and over delivered!"
WorldCom
"You lived up to and exceeded the expectations of our customer
group"
Dell Computer
"Thanks for an outstanding presentation at our national sales
meeting at our worldwide headquarters. We will be ordering your
books and tapes as follow-up material.
3M
"This was the single highest rating on any individual contributor."
Data General
"The talk by Dr. Waitley was one of the finest we have ever heard.
All of our team gained a great deal from it and I am sure they will
apply it in their lives."
Harris Semiconductor
"We knew your presentation would be the hit of our sales meeting and
sure enough it was. We have received nothing but rave reviews and
requests for information on where to buy your books and tapes."
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
"You were the hit of our annual users' meeting!"
IBM
"Everyone in attendance was impacted by your message. In fact, we
have been asked to contact you about scheduling a seminar for all of
our Account Executives."
Northwestern Bell
"Your message was exactly what we wanted"
Bell South
OTHERS
American Airlines, American Express, AMP, AT&T, Bank of America,
Bekins Van Lines, Baxter Medical, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Citigroup,
Citicorp, Coca-Cola, Daimler-Benz, Dell Computer, Disney, DuPont,
EDS, Eli Lily, Equitable, Ford, General Electric, General Motors,
Glaxo, Harris Corporation, Hyatt Hotels, IBM, INTEL, Kodak, Marriott
Hotels, Mercedes Benz, Merrill lynch, Miami Dolphins, Microsoft, 3M,
Motorola, NASA, Philadelphia Flyers, Phillips Petroleum, Ratheon,
Sears, Time-Life, Toyota, United Airlines, United States Marine
Corps, United States Navy, US Olympic Committee, United Van Lines,
Upjohn, Volkswagen, Westinghouse, Xerox
ASSOCIATION TESTIMONIALS
"Our members are telling us that your keynote speech was the best
beginning of an annual meeting in years. The tempo, message and
delivery were perfect for our group."
National Association of Convenience Stores
"Your material, your delivery and your personality all added up to
making your presentation one of the outstanding ones during our
entire convention."
American Concrete Pipe Association
"Dr. Waitley's presentation was excellent by any standard. His
delivery effectively employed every quality public speaking tool.
His oratory skill combined with his enthusiasm for his personal
strategy for more meaningful living, make his address highly
motivating and persuasive."
National Association of Accountants
"What can we say that hasn't been said to you by the best: you were
great…. The hit of the convention. Only complaints were that they
didn't get enough of you!"
Florida Society of Association Executives
"Our annual meeting will go down as one of our best ever. No small
part of the credit goes to you for your excellent presentation on
The Psychology of Winning."
National Machine Tool Builders' Association
"One of the highest ratings ever received by a keynote speaker at
our events."
Million Dollar Roundtable
"They were captivated, leaning on the walls and sitting on the
floor. Standing room only!"
Young Presidents' Organization
Denis Waitley's Ezine Subscriber and
Customer Comments:
I have to say that I had total goose-bumps when first viewing the
movie, The Secret, at the part where I heard your voice just before
they showed your face. You've been one of my heroes for several
years. I had the chance to thank you for helping me quit 35 years of
smoking with one statement on your tapes. You said "smoking and
self-esteem are incompatible." That was pivotal for me so I thank
you again. It un-tethered me to create some of the best years of my
life. Thank you for being a beacon for me especially in those foggy
times.
-- Don Campbell
I'm very, very excited after reading these wonderful experiences,
you share in the DW's Ezine. My deepest wish would be to attend in
person one of your training courses.
-- Freddy Ngandu
I am a director and independent consultant with Southern Living At
Home and was forwarded a copy of Dr. Waitley's most recent ezine.
Such useful, inspirational information. I love the idea of "practice
makes permanent." What a concept!
-- Sandy Langwell
Self-Knowledge: The Key to Preparing for Competition was a very good
article. I also liked the list of words that are worth remembering
from the same Denis Waitley Ezine...think we should all do The Words
to Remember and challenge our teams to do the same.
-- Nancy Colaruotolo
Just a quick Thank you from Winnipeg, Manitoba for your trip to
speak at our Usana Event this past weekend. I understand you are
heading to Australia and hopefully your luggage has caught up to you
by now. You made a difference by coming and I know your mom would be
proud. It was a pleasure meeting you and signing my "Psychology of
Winning book" that I brought from home. I wanted to just say thank
you for all the lessons and good positive energy you've given me. I
also wanted to mention how powerful the movie the Secret has been
for me and our young business teams ranging in age from 22-28 years
right now. I will continue to be a fan and will always be growing.
You and others such as Jim Rohn, James Ray, Robert Kiyosaki, T. Harv
Ecker, Blair Singer, and great family and friends have helped me
bring out this feeling inside me that has been building for up for
years. I've used this burning desire to run marathons and triathlons
for over half my life, but in day to day life, something has always
held me back. Not anymore - this past year has been amazing and I
feel unstoppable, energy wise. When I get to my successful place and
help others on a larger scale, I want you to know you were a part of
it. In five years, you will hear the story of "motiv8d" and remember
this email.
-- Ryan Anderson
I receive your ezine weekly along with Jim Rohn's, thank you very
much. I live in a small town and the library has a yearly book sale.
I came across a cassette package called "Physiology of Winning". It
was in perfect condition. I paid $2.00, what a deal! I am honored to
add it to my book shelf.
-- Nita Kalousek
I recently purchased a CD, "The Psychology of Winning in the 21st
Century" I have listened to this CD 3 times in 2 days, its
incredible!
-- Webster Bailey
Thank you for continually touching my heart and life. You have
been my mentor for over 25 years. Your book "Seeds of Greatness" and
changed my life. Thank you.
-- Jacqueline
Thank you for writing Seeds of Greatness many years ago. My wise
older sister, when I was about 17 years old, gave me the book as a
gift, because she had some kind of intuition that such a book would
be good, even vital for me. Seeds, those are exactly what the book
planted in me, latent as they were for some years. I read the book
voraciously. At the time it did make me feel empowered but I failed
to convert the feelings into action. I just really didn't get it.
Fast forward to today. At the age of 42, I am rebuilding a wonderful
family and business life that I set aside for alcohol and self
gratification throughout my 20's and most of my 30's. You see, I did
learn a lot from the book. I knew intuitively that what my church
was teaching me and what other wise literature was saying to me was
true because I had read your book so long ago. Had I not read Seeds
of Greatness, I believe that I may not have been given a daily
reprieve from my self-destructive tendencies three years ago. My
mind was prepared enough to accept and embrace the truth and what is
good and right and necessary for me to do. Today I am a relatively
successful sales executive and loving husband and father of four
blessed children. I'm finally putting your words and those of Steven
Covey, Jeffrey Gitomer, and most importantly to me, Jesus into
action. I look forward to getting to know you all over again through
your E-Zine. Thank you for making your work so accessible and
useable.
-- Chuck
Hi, I recently ordered and received the Seeds of Greatness Family
Program, which is fantastic. Many Thanks.
-- Colin Campbell
Hi, I recently purchased the Seeds of Greatness pack and we are
really enjoying the program. My 8 year old daughter loves the Music
for Winners CD too. Thanks again for a great program.
-- Lee
Dear Denis, I came across your article, Procrastination Doesn't
Make Perfect, while I was going through some of my thousands of
e-mails. This was a wonderful article and one I really needed to
hear. Perfect timing. Please put us on you e-mail list. I love
everything you do and thank you for all you do.
-- Sonja Yost
Thanks for the continued inspiration. We attended the Winnipeg
Celebration and thoroughly enjoyed your presentation. Thanks for
sharing inspiring and insightful stories with people and
entertaining us with heart and soul. We became Achievers that
Thursday night and a few weeks ago became Bronze Directors, which we
know is a direct result of the awesome training and support we have
received from countless individuals like yourself. We hope that many
of our downline also subscribe to this mailing and Life Masters to
get the edge they need to rank advance in Usana and learn strategies
that will help them take charge of their life and their health in
unimaginable ways. Enjoy the convention! We will be there in spirit
as our "other JOBS" as educators prevents us from attending this
year.
-- Donny & Wayne Wyke
Dear Denis, this is just to let you know that ever since last
April when I started receiving your free e-zines, I have never
regretted reading them. They are not only informative and educative,
but very inspiring for any serious Christian. They are simply
'un-put-down-able!' Please keep it up. May our good Lord keep your
anointing aglow for humanity. Shalom, and my compliments to your
family, sir.
-- Emman Oduntan, Nigeria
Hi, I recently ordered and received the Seeds of Greatness Family
Program, which is fantastic. Many Thanks.
-- Colin Campbell
Hi, I recently purchased the Seeds of Greatness pack and we are
really enjoying the program. My 8 year old daughter loves the Music
for Winners CD too. Thanks again for a great program.
-- Lee
Dear Denis, I came across your article, Procrastination Doesn't Make Perfect, while I was going through some of my thousands of e-mails. This was a wonderful article and one I really needed to hear. Perfect timing. Please put us on you e-mail list. I love everything you do and thank you for all you do.
-- Sonja Yost
Thanks for the continued inspiration. We attended the Winnipeg Celebration and thoroughly enjoyed your presentation. Thanks for sharing inspiring and insightful stories with people and entertaining us with heart and soul. We became Achievers that Thursday night and a few weeks ago became Bronze Directors, which we know is a direct result of the awesome training and support we have received from countless individuals like yourself. We hope that many of our downline also subscribe to this mailing and Life Masters to get the edge they need to rank advance in Usana and learn strategies that will help them take charge of their life and their health in unimaginable ways. Enjoy the convention! We will be there in spirit as our "other JOBS" as educators prevents us from attending this year.
-- Donny & Wayne Wyke
Dear Denis, this is just to let you know that ever since last April when I started receiving your free e-zines, I have never regretted reading them. They are not only informative and educative, but very inspiring for any serious Christian. They are simply 'un-put-down-able!' Please keep it up. May our good Lord keep your anointing aglow for humanity. Shalom, and my compliments to your family, sir.
-- Emman Oduntan, Nigeria
Now that was a great read!!
-- Al Semple
Thanks for believing in the greater potential of people believing in
other people, as well as greater potentials within themselves...
-- AdventureCapital...
Thanks Mr. Waitley, just what I needed.
-- Marie
Great!
-- Marg Martin
Dear Mr. Waitley, I have a collection of your tapes/cds. Still, I
read your newsletter because it is food to my invisible self. My
mind/soul/invisible self/ devours this nutritious 'meal' and its
always delicious.
-- Tina Pinnock
Since I have been on
the 90-day plan, I have listened to the Jim
Rohn 2004 Leadership Event four times, Jim
Rohn's Challenge to Succeed program twice,
Denis Waitley's Psychology of Winning twice
and read the following books: Think and Grow
Rich, The Richest Man in Babylon, four
chapters of the Bible, Man's Search for
Meaning by Victor Frankle, The Angel Inside,
The Seasons of Life, and The Five Major
Pieces of Life's Puzzle. All this while
running 20+ miles per week, competing in a
15k race, working 50+ hours per week at my
regular job, working 10+ hours per week on
my rental properties, and spending time with
my family and my church. I am watching less
than 4 hours of TV per week and I don't miss
it at all. I originally started this program
to help me improve my financial life.
However, I found that the greatest
improvement was in my family life. Two
months ago, I was getting ready to file for
divorce. However, after studying the
leadership principles in all of these books,
tapes and CDs, and especially the Bible, I
began to apply these principles to my home
life. The change is amazing and the
improvement in my family life is nothing
short of miraculous. I know God had a hand
in bringing me to Ron White's seminar where
I purchased your CDs and books. With God's
guidance I was able to diligently study all
the materials and can honestly say that the
information you guys provided me probably
saved my marriage. I thank God everyday for
bringing your information to me and I thank
you with all my heart for your words of
incredible wisdom. -- Jeffery D.
The Psychology of
Winning - Dennis Waitley - I love it. -- Ronald
Wayne Sandy
I first
'met' you guys in the early '70s, Brian and
Denis by tape, Jim in person while working
the Bestline business. Creative sales was
not my long suit; I've since built a
successful career in industrial selling. I
literally wore out copies of The Psychology
of Winning and The Psychology of Achievement
(would have done the same with Take Charge
of Your Life, except I loaned it to a friend
and he wore it out for me). All this for
background. Last January, just before my
60th birthday, I was diagnosed with colon
cancer - quickly and successfully carved
out, prognosis excellent. During that time
and since, friends, family, and business
associates have all spoken to how calmly and
positively I dealt with the situation and
how quickly I recovered (candidly, I've
surprised myself, on the upside). The
answer, of course, is simple - I've been
practicing for 30 years. My thanks to all of
you for your work. -- Harry Wright
Dear Mr. Waitley, I wanted to send you a note letting you
know what a change you brought to my life. When I was 15
years old I had a coach put the Psychology of Winning tapes
in my hand and told me to listen to them until I could
recite them. I'm 38 years old now. The principles that you
taught me in those tapes helped a kid that was trying to
overcome a challenging childhood (divorce, abandonment,
physical handicap). I went on to be a four year state
qualifier in high school, and compete in a Div. 1 college
program. I was never a standout athlete in college, but was
able to use much of what you taught me to be the captain of
the teams. I took the principles you taught and have applied
them to my professional life, where I have consistently been
in the top 5% income earners. The greatest thanks go to you
for what I have been able to pass along to my three awesome
children. It has been tremendous to see how the principles
that you taught me, and that I passed along to them have
impacted them in their individual successes. You have lived
a life of significance, and I Thank You.
-- Rod M.
Hi Mr. Denis Waitley, we have a poet in our subcontinent
Indo-Pak, Mirza Ghalib, The Goethe of East has said, "It is
indeed difficult to make any job/work/assignment Easy, As it
is not achievable for a man to be a Human." You and Mr. Jim
Rohn and all people who are guiding mankind for being Human
is really a sacred task. It is really a priceless task. I
read and email to my friends and relations. Thank u for your
being kind.
-- Baqir Ali
Thx so much for the 'love support' story. Very
encouraging and fun.
-- FJR
Hello, I'm a coach and NLP-Trainer living in Sweden. I just
would like to thank you for your wonderful, informative and
inspiring newsletter! I read your book Seeds of Greatness 20
years ago, and I continue to read it once or twice every
year. I've gained so much insight from that book, other
books you've written and your audio programs. Recently I
bought the Platinum Collection and stand in awe of the
knowledge you have about peoples behaviour and what drives
them, and I've been able to apply a lot of your
suggestions... Your newsletter is a "must read" every time I
receive it, and I try to reflect on the ideas provided and
apply it in my own life.
-- Niklas Daver
Denis, the subject treatise in the Zdanis USANA Team list of
meaningful business tips, etc. was especially meaningful and
HELPFUL to me today. I have not taken advantage of your
weekly personal development tips, and I desire to start
subscribing to them now. I miss not seeing you more often
than once at year at convention - so I think your weekly
development tips will be beneficial for me. Thank you so
much for this article on Procrastination and how insidious
it can be for us. Please subscribe me to the weekly personal
development tips. I appreciate you, Denis!
-- Frank
I had the great privileged to hear Mr. Waitley 22 years ago
at a Tupperware Dart Corp., I took the knowledge and applied
it to my personal life and my business. I became number
three in the nation for sales, and I lived in Barstow Cailf.
I'm reading his book again, The Seeds of Greatness. Thank
you.
-- Florence Goodlow
Hi, Denis, enjoyed your tapes. Keep up the good work.
-- Bob and Jenny Petrucci
Hi Denis, your E-Zine is great. It jolts me anytime I feel
lazy or laidback. It's good to have a weekly reminder that I
'CAN' and will succeed.
-- Tale
Thank you Dr. Waitley for the Ezine, which is so encouraging and
inspiring and full of such good advice. I love it.
-- Anna-Greta Videbeck
Dear Denis, I want to thank you sincerely for the wonderful job you are
doing in teaching us how to become better in every sense. I always enjoy
reading your weekly issues immensely and today in particular I enjoyed
and made a note of your Section 2, subtitled 'overcoming fear of
rejection, "last paragraph" it was like finding a light in a dark
tunnel. Thank you, again. I look forward to receiving your next issue.
-- Herminda Jones
Oooh that really is a powerful message I have ever read. Thanks a lot
and may God richly bless you.
-- Ndambo, Inutu
Dear Denis, I've been listening to you for over 15 years and I greatly
appreciate your wisdom and insight. Thanks for all you do and keep up
the good work!
-- Dr. J. Matthew Durham
Thanks for sharing these Weekly Ezines with me. I am a counselor at the
Davis Applied Technology College in Kaysville, Utah. I was a military
enlisted Senior Leader for 27 years and have retired from that position
in June of 2003. While I was in the military, I was lucky enough to
watch your video "The Psychology of Winning". I really enjoyed this
video and bought the cassette tapes of this presentation. I have been a
vocational guidance counselor at the college for some 27 years. (I was
in the USAF Reserve Program and was a "First Sergeant"). As such I was
able to make positive influences with the military personnel with whom I
served. I remember in your "Psychology of Winning" video that you were
once a Navy Pilot and I enjoyed some of the references that you made to
yourself in the video. I have enjoyed your weekly newsletters, and as
you suggested, because they seem uplifting to me, I think they would be
uplifting to others. Therefore, I plan to share and forward your
newsletters on to them. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, experiences
and words of wisdom with me. I will forward them on to my friends or
students I counsel who could use some mentoring and uplifting
experiences. Have a nice day.
-- Al Hepler, M.S., M.Ed.
Dear Denis,
Thank you for your Ezine which I have every issue from #1.
One thing I have realized is that, in business, many people
strive to reinvent the wheel. In my lectures and
facilitation projects I find it so inspiring to illustrate
to my 'students of life' that there are people like yourself
that can validate that the answer is to improve the wheel
and not re-invent it. I have read many of your works - (My
POW paper back is now well aged and resembles an
archeological find from below the pyramids) - that have been
an inspiration for success in life. Like yourself my work is
inspired by life-learning and I have shared those
experiences with many tens of hundreds of people here in
South Africa and continue to do so. Thank you for
contributing to that 'aha' feeling when I read your works,
knowing that people like you and of course those you have
mentored to making life meaningful and rewarding. Thank you
again, Denis, one of the founders who have contributed
towards the betterment of humankind.
-- Chris Bohr, MBA. DBA. (Ind. Psychology)
I have been a fan of your writing since the 1970's. I loved
listening to you and have read hundreds of motivational
books, mostly from the library and some I purchased. Denis,
I admire your wisdom so very much.
-- A. Clifford
Hello Dr. Denis Waitley, I have been following your articles
on the internet for a long time. They have greatly motivated
me into what I am doing today. I need to thank you for
touching lives and shaping destinies of so many people
around the world. If your articles could do so much for me,
they would do more for so many Nigerians who want to learn.
Thank you for being there. God be with you sir.
-- Mr. Bola Adewara
Denis, I want to tell you "thank you" for all your work
in the field of self-development and psychology. I have been
able to add so much more richness in my life from the
actions I have taken from your material. I respect your
ability to speak in an interesting and clear manner and make
the material come alive with your stories, "Gerber's
strained squash!" I first rented your video in the late 90's
at the University of Miami Blockbuster store and that is
where I got into taking actions to improve my life. I have
done a lot, gained muscle, got my M.B.A., getting my real
estate license as we speak and most likely will attain a law
degree in the next three years. I hope to work in a
consultative capacity with my education to help others
invest in real estate and make successful endeavors. I was
privileged with my Dad, to see you twice in person. Once
when you spoke in Jacksonville, Fl. as part of Peter Lowe
Seminars and then most recently this summer at the Jim Rohn
Weekend in Anaheim. Wish you the best with your writing,
speaking and all the work you do to help this World be a
better place. Thank you for being a role model of integrity
that I want to model.
-- Sean
I like the idea of letting go (referenced in the article by
Denis in Messages from the Masters daily email from
DailyInbox.com). Another fun way to accomplish this (which I
have used with success) is to have people write down their
past issues/frustrations on a piece of flash paper
(available through any magic store on-line). Then light it
and watch it go up in smoke. Thanks for letting me share.
-- Adam Orlan
Dear Dr. Waitley, 20 years ago you spoke at a conference
I attended in Dallas, TX and I purchased the "Seeds of
Greatness" tapes. At that time you signed my book, The
Double Win. Had I known then what an impact that were going
to have on my life I would have given you the biggest hug!!
Thank you for your tireless effort in not only developing
people professionally, but also personally by encouraging us
to put God and family where they should be – first. So a
cyber hug will have to do!! God bless you, your family and
your success!
-- Dawn Corrie
Dear Mr. Waitley, my name is Rafael from Mexico. I have made
such incredible changes in my life following your basic
principles. I am getting out of debt and every day I wake
up, I remember the things I read in your ezine and promise
myself this day I am not going to be defeted by my worst
enemy. ME! I see myself now as my best friend; I am
confident about my future and I am preparing myself to earn
lots of money. I work in Herbalife and also teach in high
school. I would like to share a reflection I made the other
day in the class room. I started asking the students what
the reason was competitive sports are very popular and why a
lot of people watch them around the globe? They answered
things like they are role models, it is fun to do, excercise,
it is good entertainment and so on. Then I told them, OK
let's play football on a plain field, no limits, no teams,
no time. I just give you a ball and you play. After two
hours, four hours, six hours of doing that, is it fun? No
one knows who's winning, no one knows the remaining time, no
one knows who their team mates are. But what a difference if
I set limits, teams, roles and mainly: SCORE and TIME. If
you simply remove score and time in every sport, no one, and
I mean no one, is going to watch a game or match in whatever
sport. The Olympics would be the most boring thing in the
world. Then I told them that is the reason life, in most
cases, is SO boring; because you never know if you are
winning or losing and you never know what is the remaining
time. But what a difference if you set GOALS with score and
time. Then you have fun in your life! Then you can make
plans and take actions in case you are doing wrong before
the time is gone! That's all I wanted to share with you; and
I promise myself I'll attend one of your seminars between
July and September next year, and I am going to talk with
you in person. Thank you for sharing all that knowledge with
the rest of the world.
-- RafaelThank you, Denis Waitley. I first heard you speak in Minneapolis in the
early 80's and you messages changed my life then and now. God bless you
and thank you for the ezine.
-- semperfi31@...
I am regularly reading your ezine issues and they always offer
immeasurable confidence and encouragement. Issue no 25 puts me on the
pedestal of alertness and greater awareness for honing the dimensions of
life. Please accept my grateful thanks.
-- B. Rajasekaran, Bangalore, INDIA
Dear Denis! First of all I'd like to thank You a lot for all the super
things You write and say which is available for us to take part of!
Thank You!!! We haven't met Yet but I hope we will see You in Sweden
soon!
-- Birgitta Schéle
I can really see that this your weekly ezine will have a positive input
into my life and I would really like to join in getting these
issues on a weekly basis.
-- Marinda Petzer
Dear Dr. Waitley, my name is Sehul Dave, and am writing from
Mumbai, India. I am a big fan of yours - I have listened
enthusiastically & repeatedly to your "The Psychology of
Winning" audio program, which I had checked out from the
public library in Gaithersburg, Maryland when I lived there;
and now reading your weekly ezines ever since the first
ezine started going out! I am really thankful for all that
you do: really caring about the personal growth of people,
giving timely & relevant advise/tips through your ezine,
emphasizing the delicate balance between goals & ambitions
v/s values & family life, underscoring the importance of
being tech-savvy in a fast-changing world, boundaryless
business environment, and so forth. You are right - you
ezine is indeed different! It's a privilege to share in your
wisdom & wise counsel through the ezines!! From the bottom
of my heart - a sincere THANK YOU! You are a role model, and
I strive to achieve & become all that I can become while
maintaining the humble & down-to-earth nature that I see in
you! A sincere THANK YOU again.
-- Sehul
Having just lost my job and being asked to resign, I found
this newsletter especially moving and re-read it today. It
happened on the 22nd... what a powerful message. It has been
for the best... one door closes and another opportunity
awaits. I am awaiting several job offers this week. Thank
you for a wonderful newsletter -- keep them coming.-- GB
Dear Mr. Waitley, First of all, congratulations on the most
impressive performance at Mr. Jim Rohn's 2004 Weekend
Leadership. Even though I have been following your advice
and the advice of other speakers for several years now, I
learned new things and gained even more insights. By way of
introduction, I am a student of self-development, and avid
reader of your recent E-zines. I just finished re-listening
to your Healthy, Wealthy and Wise -- very, very helpful!
Thank you very much.
-- Adam Newhouse
Our use in life depends as to how we understand life and
people. If we correctly understand man and see good around
us there will be no conflicts in the world. I am real
impressed by you excellent ezine my best compliments and
regards.
-- mk soni
Dear Denis, I just enjoy getting your Ezine each week. You
make so much sense and you are a wonderful motivational
speaker and writer. I have followed your career many years
and always read and listened to your tapes, books, etc.
Hopefully we will get to see you in person one day.
-- Alice Clifford
How come all super soul have come together on the earth? You
all are great. The world has to learn a lot from you all.
Thanking you.
-- Heera Parihar
Hi. Thank you. I signed up for your ezine and find it very
helpful. I am a mature student in Trinity College Dublin
after a life of hell and I am now trying to make it as a
freelance writer as well as a student. Your words are very
helpful.
-- Maureen
I've loved your ezine! I found verrrrrrry relevant and
helpful. Thanks
-- Tony
Excellent message! Thanks.
-- Rajan
Dear Denis, I felt such a powerful
energy reading this newsletter, what power and wisdom -- you
shake people up. Thank you for writing it and giving me the
chance to read it.
-- Mistica
Greetings! Listening to the 2004 speakers... I have found
Jim Rohns to be great, I have all his tapes and books, but
your speaking is awesome!
-- Al
I have really enjoyed your insights and humor on your audio
programs. Thanks again!
-- Wes Choy
Hi Denis, I love your ezine and read it religiously.
-- Susie Hale
Denis, I just had to write and thank you for your latest
newsletter, as always it gives inspiration. I was so
overcome by your poem "Roots and Wings". I have sent it out
to all the people I care about and those people that I have
come into contact with, who I think would appreciate it -
potential business colleagues included. Thanks again.
-- Sue
Hi Denis, thank you for sharing your wisdom. I totally love
the poem you shared - "Sermons We See". Having just had the
privilege of being in your company down here in New Zealand,
I am inspired by your passion for life - your sincerity and
integrity shine through.
-- Pam Gillies-Browning
Once again, great article.
-- Kevin Rolle
Hi Denis, I really must confess that your ezine has been of
great help and blessing to me. On this note, I want to say
thank you and appreciate all you're doing. More grease to
your elbow.
-- Niyi
Thanks for being you. You are such a blessing. I have been
listening to your stuff for years.
-- Brad Huls
Dear Denis, thanks for your recent newsletter. Your article
in breaking up large tasks into manageable chunks reminded
me of a proverb I came across in northern Thailand. Q. How
do you eat an elephant? A. One bite at a time.
-- Dave Hogg
Denis, I like the quote it proves time tested proverb; slow
and steady wins the race.
-- MK Soni
Thank you for not making your newsletter so long... Keep it
short and simple.
-- Kim Zinn
Hi! I receive a lot of ezines and motivational information
every day. I try to read as much as I can and I usually get
a good nugget or two. I have to say, there was something you
wrote in your last in December that totally changed my
perspective. I have struggled with a schedule for years. I
loved being spontaneous and flexible. I did think that a
schedule would confine me. Thank you for writing about the
creativity that could be found in structure. It's changed my
life. I rarely write feedback, but this was so dramatic for
me that I had to share with you. Thank you again.
-- Ricci Neer
Mr. Waitley, I want to thank you for your WONDERFUL,
inspiring and motivating website I just found and subscribed
to. Thank you for your wonderful e-zine.
-- Brenda Adams
My name is Joseph Rooney from Ireland, I just wanted to take
this quick moment to say a sincere thank you to Denis
Waitley for all his wonderful and inspiring information he
provides in his great newsletters. Thank you so much.
-- Joseph Rooney
Thanks Denis for your emails. They are truly motivating.
Please keep it up.
-- MK Soni
Denis, I'm so thankful for your Ezine and thankful to have
you back in my life after a twenty year absence! Your Goal
Mind course helped me overcome some challenges when I was
twenty years old and I am ever thankful for that. After
twenty years down the road of life I recently remembered how
helpful your message was and found myself digging through my
basement to find your course. I'm glad to find you in good
health. Sincerely, "without cracks" I can still hear your
voice explaining the origin of this word ;)
-- Shawn Gookin
Denis Waitley International: 2005 will mark the beginning of
a new era for us. We will all go after our dreams! We will
all be radically changed! And we will continue to go after
excellence in our lives being ALL that we can be! I am very
thankful for the time I get to spend with my family and for
all I have learned from so many wonderful others this past
year (including the lessons so beautifully expressed in this
newsletter). This is a great e-zine. The articles on
procrastination have been especially helpful. My focus on
overcoming fear and self-doubt have been key in helping me
to overcome this evil habit. It's a process, but I'm moving
swiftly along and I will not let it get the best of me.
-- Natascha Bolden
Dear Mr. Waitley: Happy Thanksgiving! And thank you -- I really loved
this ezine today, reminding me of what is important for me - to truly
feel alive, and being deeply grateful for all my blessings. Also, while
I am already writing, I have enjoyed the spirit and the message of
'Safari to the Soul' very much.
-- Kerstin Spitzl
"There is a big difference between standard of living and quality of
life. Standard of living is based on income earned. Quality of life is
the enjoyment of the millions of minutes in between accomplishments."
This is the first time in my life I have understood this basic
principle. Thanks for your weekly tonic.
-- Rajan
Dear Denis, I am a new subscriber of your weekly Ezine. I am so much
happy that I am on your list, that I should have known this long time
before. I thought I should write to you instantly my feelings about the
Ezine. Any way to read your Ezine is so energizing, I get enough to get
through the day. Real good advice and simple way of explaining. Much
appreciated. Keep it up, Many thanks.
-- RP
Dear Denis, your Weekly Ezine is awesome! I look forward to your timely
wisdom each week and receive such great inspiration. Thank you for
mentoring me!
-- Mychelle Davis
Thank You. I do really love your weekly Ezine. It gives me a 'PUSH' each
week when I read and plant it in my mind to dwell on. Very motivating,
exciting and energetic.
-- RajanDear Denis, your Weekly Ezine is awesome! I look forward to your timely
wisdom each week and receive such great inspiration. Thank you for
mentoring me!
-- Mychelle Davis
Thank You. I do really love your weekly Ezine. It gives me a 'PUSH' each
week when I read and plant it in my mind to dwell on. Very motivating,
exciting and energetic.
-- Rajan
Dear Mr. Waitley, I first heard about you 25 years ago. I bought the
"Psychology of Winning" tape series. I have purchased your books and try
to listen to your tapes. You have definitely influenced my life for the
good. I have a long way to go even after 25 years. But I am not dead
yet. Your weekly ezine is a God-send. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
-- Pastor Mike Adams
Hi Dr. DW, I love and like your language and thoughts. Your letters
contain all three qualities of communication, accuracy, brevity and
clarity. I am a Television Star, a Journalist, Banker, Life insurance
Consultant, Public Speaker and now starting a company based on MLM. I
need your regular guidance and motivation for my new venture. I am from
Asia. May Allah bless you.
-- Baqir Ali
Thank you for your insight.
-- Dan
Hello Denis, chance had it that I only recently came across your work. I
have been schooled by Tony Robbins and Jim Rohn largely in the past 8
years. Absorbed the wisdom of Zig Ziglar, Brian Tracy and recently
bought your CD-set which I just started working on, while at the same
time reading your wonderful "Safari to the Soul". It may be clear that I
am already a fan of yours. Today's e-mail on "Prime Time" inspired me
again so much to dedicate more time on writing the book I have in my
head. Thanks for all the inspiring thoughts you spread around the world.
Is it not great to know that you are making an increasing difference in
the world?!
-- Dico van Barneveld, Holland
Thanks for sending us the Denis Waitley weekly last week. I particularly
liked the layout of articles, the use of color breaks, the picture of
the author at the top margin on the first page, the fonts and
presentation. It made reading through the issue very fast and easy.
Else, thanks for the fantastic magazine. I always look forward to my
weekly copy. God Bless you and your team mightily.
-- Winnie Jumba
Stop watching and Start Living in Prime Time! Excellent message for me.
Thanks
-- Rajan
Dear Mr. Waitley, I am greatly benefited from your weekly ezine. I would
like to remain on your mailing list. God bless you.
-- Stanley
Dear Denis, I am another fan of yours. I own a bunch of your cassettes
and books. I really can't pick out my favorite since all of your
materials are excellent. My TV. habit has been greatly reduced over the
years. Reading your e zines as well Jim Rohn's et al as the
prescriptions, help pull me through.
-- Philip Winick
Thanks Dr. W. I have seen your VHS tape of "The Psychology of Winning"
and enjoyed that very much. Hope you are doing well at this time. Have a
nice day.
-- Albert
I just ordered your booklets as gifts for the holidays along with Jim
Rohn's. I really enjoyed my first newsletter from you and try to live
close to your advise. I look forward to you being part of my Prime Time
and mentoring.
-- Joan Chain
God bless you all and what you do. I met Denis in Minneapolis in 1982. I
wore a scarf to cover my hair which I chose not to fix that day. I
regretted that I hadn't worked on my appearance before our meeting,
chance though it was, after his talk. The meeting did what it was
supposed to do. I've never left the house since without getting totally
ready for the day. I got the Seeds of Greatness that year and have since
given the set to what has ended up to be my best friend when we moved to
Denver that year. Thank you.
-- Anonymous
Have recently purchased the Platinum Collection via J Rohn site. I've
listened to Zig, Rohn, Tracy and others. Denis yours is the most
practical. You've managed to get the motivation with good ways to
implement what your talking about. I'm sure your library is huge and the
quality of material on your CDs are very good. Keep up the good work.
-- Ashley
I just wanted to say how much I am enjoying your newsletters. You are
definitely out of the same school of teaching as Jim Rohn, of which I am
a huge fan too, but you have given me new insights into myself, how I
think and manage my time - for which I thank you.
-- Joan Woodcock (UK).
Yours is a great contribution to humanity, I really like your ezine and
I will always like to receive from you I will like to popularize it here
in Nigeria. I will refer it to as many people as possible.
-- Alabetutu Olukunle from Nigeria
I enjoyed your second article and your poem about the robot. It helped
me out. I also enjoyed the second tip on accepting compliments.
-- Andrew
I have had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Waitley in person in the Chicago
area about 10 years ago, and I can tell you that he is the "real thing".
Thanks for the positive and insightful newsletter, keep up the excellent
work.
-- B. Maness
I am a long time disciple of yours Denis. Your material makes the most
sense, to me. The morality and knowledge that Denis applies sets his
material apart.
-- Stuart
Kyle, you're right... Denis is providing an excellent e-letter. I
subscribed immediately upon your first mention of it. And thanks to you
and your team for putting together that marvelous weekend in California.
Not only were all the presentations outstanding; all of the care taken
to make sure everything was first class made it a simply unforgettable
occasion. I can hardly wait for the DVD package!
-- Penny C. Connerley
Please tell Dr. Denis Waitley that he is a role model for me. I respect
him a lot. He teaches me how to have high self-esteem and to be a better
person. I grew up in a poor family in China. After years persistence for
a better life, now I am living in this great country. I feel very
grateful to those who helped me along my way to get my PHD in chemistry
in China, to be a senior software designer for a large company. I want
to do my best to help others to achieve their goals especially youth.
-- Lisa Wang
Hello, I would like to thank you for providing us with a very readable
newsletter! Denis Waitley has been one of my biggest inspirations in the
personal development area. His book "Seeds of Greatness" has provided me
with a lot of insights and valuable lessons and I reread it once a year
(since the late 80s).
-- Niklas Daver
I took advantage of a special offer to buy your Platinum Collection,
"Healthy, Wealthy and Wise". The set, even at a discount, was expensive
but having heard the program, consider the lessons priceless. I guess
what makes your words so touching to me is they are so much like the
wisdom my now deceased aunt gave me when I was living with her and my
uncle as a teenager. We were desperately poor on her Arkansas farm, but
she followed the same philosophies you are teaching. She saved at least
10% of what little she earned, she owed not a single cent to anyone, she
was always happy and positive, raised almost all her food from her
garden and she always gave to others. Although she lived a very modest
existence, at the time of her death (she was in her late 80's) she was
worth well over $1Million! It's taken me years to realize the power of
those simple, yet profound principles. I'm now in my 50's and through
the lessons I've learned from my aunt, you and others, I'm well on my
way to becoming a millionaire in my own right. I have a ways to go but
I'm making tremendous progress each day. Thank you for sharing your
knowledge-your much-needed inspiration is arriving at a very crucial
point in my life.
-- James A. Boyd
Thanx Denis, I'm a student, also working in renowned marketing. The tips given
by you for the last 2 weeks on how to deal with people were really
empowering. Thanx a lot.
-- Vinita-India
Denis, I really enjoy your ezine and thank you for it. With great
admiration for you, I thank you for all you give to others.
-- Jerry Young
Wow! Great message for a great day. Thank you.
-- Rajan
Really Great!! Thank You Very Much...
-- Nicky P.
I was really blessed reading the first edition of the e-zine. Thank you.
-- Adebola Odu-Onikosi
I have been coaching since 1976. In the early eighties, I bought a tape
copy of The Seeds of Greatness. Over the last year, I have been running
modules for team leaders of companies like Coca Cola, Honeywell, The
Academy of Chief Executives and others. I find myself passing on
concepts and ideas with utter and complete conviction, because I know
they have worked for thousands of people I have coached in the past. I
recently bought your complete collection of work and began listening
again. Your first tape cost me £3, or the equivalent of $5 in 1983. I
now realize that you have been coaching me for over twenty years. Funny
thing is, I could have sworn that I actually thought up some of that
stuff myself! I believe that twenty five cents a year is pretty good
value for the wisdom you passed on. Next time you’re on tour in the UK
or I'm in the San Diego area... lunch is on me! Thanks for your help.
-- Tony Whittle