Questions and Answers About Power Affirmations

Here are some of the questions I am most frequently asked about Power Affirmations and my answers.  This is a relatively long page, so you may want to print it out to make it easier to read. 

If you have a question not answered in this list, just email me at whmarshall@earthlink.net and I will do my best to answer your specific questions: 

What are Power Affirmations?

These are affirmations that I've created primarily for myself using specific positive language patterns.  I named them "power" affirmations as a way to remind myself to use them with a feeling of power and confidence.

What makes Power Affirmations different from the affirmations created by others?

It depends on the affirmation.  I certainly don't have a monopoly on the creation of "Power" Affirmations.  In fact, in my eBook, I explain how anyone can create Power Affirmations for themselves.

What I believe makes the Power Affirmations that I have created for myself and that I share in my website different from most of those created by others is the consistent quality of the affirmations.  First of all, they are consistently positive.  Second, they are mostly practical.  By that I mean that the focus of the affirmations are to remind us to take certain specific practical actions that bring consistent results. 

Also, when you study the Power Affirmations, you will find that a significant portion of them have to do with practical actions for building businesses, increasing wealth, practical health habits, improving relationships, etc.

That's because that I believe that nothing is action except action.  Your life probably won't improve until your actions improve.  But thought precedes action.  So, if you want to improve your actions, first improve your thought habits.  That's what Power Affirmations are all about.

How do I decide which Power Affirmations to start with?

One way is to take the online assessments that I created based on the Power Affirmations.  I give you more information about the assessments in my eBook.

Why don't you include any testimonials in your website?

That is a fair question.  It's certainly contrary to what almost every direct marketer will tell you to do.  The reason I have decided not to include any testimonials is that I think they generally sound too "salesy."  First of all, if I include testimonials, naturally, they will rave about how great Power Affirmations are--especially the MP3 recordings that I sell.  Second, do positive testimonials really mean that you will experience the same benefits? Definitely not.  And that's especially true on the internet. 

I personally think that many marketers on the internet have ruined the power of testimonials.  Quite often, they are testimonials by business partners and affiliates.  It's all become to self-serving for my taste.

I would rather "undersell" and "over deliver."

What's really important to you is whether or not the Power Affirmations recordings that I made will work for you, right?  The best way to prove that to yourself is to download the free MP3 samples, put them on a playlist or burn them to a CD and start listening to them consistently over the next few days.

If you start to find yourself thinking more positively, moving your body with more confidence and power, and noticing new opportunities for taking positive action, then the odds are great that you will receive even greater benefits from purchasing the complete MP3 program with over 200 Power Affirmations (over 3 hours of audio). 

If you find the sample MP3s do nothing for you, then you can move on to something else.  It costs you nothing but time to try.

How long will it take before I begin to see benefits from using Power Affirmations?

Patience my dear friend, patience.  You didn't get to where you currently are in life over night.  And the odds are great that you will not wake up the first morning after you begin using Power Affirmations to a totally changed (and improved life).

How quickly you begin to notice improvements in your life depends on a number of factors unique to you and your situation.  For example:

	How much self-development material have you already studied?
	How much change is required to turn your life around?
	How deeply ingrained are your current thought habits?
	How observant you are?  You have to measure your progress by observing yourself--primarily your thoughts and your behaviors (actions).  Sometimes the changes can be subtle at first.  You will find that the very action of measuring your progress will probably increase improvement.  That's why I also explain my RAP planning process in my eBook.  I major component of that plan is to measure your progress daily. RAP is a simple plan.  You don't have to buy any products in order to use it.  Everything you need is explained in the Power Affirmations eBook.  You just need the will to apply it.
	How often do you use the Power Affirmations you have selected?
	How you are using the Power Affirmations?  Are you simply repeating them a few times?  Are you listening to Power Affirmations recordings frequently and consistently (not necessarily the recordings I have made)?  Listening to Power Affirmations consistently is one of the fastest and most effective ways to incorporate them into your life.
	How many Power Affirmations do you use on a regular basis?  I have found this to be critical in my own life.  To effect rapid change, we often have to change multiple beliefs simultaneously.   The best way I have found to do this is with a wide variety of Power Affirmations (especially recordings).  This is why I created so many Power Affirmations for my eBook and recordings.

The good news is that if you are consistent and observant, you will probably begin noticing some changes in your thought patterns within a matter of days.  But the changes may only be temporary unless you continue.  Once you have established strong, positive thought habits, positive change can start happening rapidly.  At least that has been my experience.

It is said that it takes 21-30 days of consistent action to create a new habit.  Starting and stopping...starting and stopping...rarely works.  It usually leads to frustration.  Make the commitment and follow through.  I suggest that you follow the process consistently and withhold judgment as to the impact for at least 30 days.

One thing I am confident of:  the sooner you start, the sooner you will arrive at your desired destination.

Isn't it better if I make my own Power Affirmations recordings so that they are in my own voice?

This is a frequent question.  Some people seem to think that in order for affirmation recordings to be effective, they have to be in their own voice.  I can think of a large number of self-help audio materials that I have listened to that were recorded by others that have brought me long lasting benefits (usually from repeated listening). 

True, they are not affirmations, but they are self-help audio recordings designed to help you improve your thoughts and your life.  If it were true that only affirmations that we record in our own voice were effective, many people would never be able to benefit from recordings created by others.  You can improve a lot faster if you take advantage of the principle of division of labor.  You don't have to do everything yourself.

In my experience, the most important thing is to get started with a wide variety of positive affirmations--regardless of whose voice they are in.  If you have the time and the money to purchase the necessary equipment, go ahead and create your own recordings of the Power Affirmations in my eBook.  If you record all of them, it will take you multiple hours of work and maybe quite expensive if you don't already have the necessary equipment and software.  One question you may want to ask yourself is "why try to reinvent the wheel?"

If you want to get off to a super fast start right away (within minutes), then I suggest that you order the over 200 recordings that I made in a professional Hollywood recording studio (a studio that was used in the past by people like Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley).  I charge only $14 if you order all of the files.  That's over 3 hours of recorded material.   Click here to order now. 

I address this question in greater detail in my eBook.

Why is your price for the Power Affirmations recordings so low?

A few reasons:

	Economies of scale and division of labor.  Even though I spent thousands of dollars and several months creating and editing the recordings, because I can spread those costs over a growing number of people who order the recordings, the cost per unit goes down.  These are basic economic principles that make our modern economy possible.  You see this in almost every product you purchase--whether it is a simple bar of soap or a brand new car.  The price you pay for most products is far less than the cost to create it yourself. I am an affirmations "specialist" if you will.  And I have applied my ability to create and record these Power Affirmations for the benefit of many.  Because of these efficiencies, I am able to charge a price far below the true production costs.
	I'm primarily distributing the products electronically over the internet.  This means no materials or shipping costs which would dramatically increase the price.
	Targeted Permission Based Marketing.  The only marketing I am doing is over the internet.  I use only the search engines and some highly targeted (and inexpensive) advertising using Google Adsense.  This allows me to keep my advertising costs low and to reach only people who express direct interest in the Power Affirmations.  If I used traditional high priced interruption marketing techniques, I'd have to pass those costs to my customers.
	No employees.  Because I'm doing everything myself over the internet, I'm able to keep my overhead costs to a minimum.
	My personal decision to keep the costs low.  Given the quality of the recordings, I could easily charge a lot more for the MP3s and the price would still be more than fair (and still lower than most similar products).  Instead, I decided to keep the costs low to make them affordable to a wider number of people.  Many of the people who seek out my website are facing challenging financial situations.  In order to help them, I decided to keep the price low.

How many Power Affirmations should I use at one time?

First, you need to understand that you can only consciously think one thought at any one moment in time.  What I think you really mean by this question is how many Power Affirmations you should use in an affirmations session (for example, writing them down, using them in front of a mirror, or in a playlist).

My suggestion is that you use a wide variety of affirmations.  That's why I created so many Power Affirmations for my eBook and in my recordings.  As I mentioned earlier, to make substantial improvements in your life, you will probably need to change multiple beliefs simultaneously.  That is, within a short period of time.  In my experience, that requires a lot of affirmations.

I believe that one reason people have challenges with affirmations is that they only use one or two.  When improvements don't happen as rapidly as they like, they give up and decide that "affirmations just don't work for me."  The reality is they never really gave themselves a fair chance for success.

Can I contact you about having you write Power Affirmations for my specific situation?

You can email me your request, and I will do my best to help.  Given the number of emails I receive, I may or may not have the time to help you.  Any affirmations I create specifically for you will be text only--no audio.  You can email me at whmarshall@earthlink.net.

A far better solution for you is to learn how to create your own Power Affirmations.  You can get more information on how to do this by studying my  eBook.  Also, when you order and listen to the Power Affirmations MP3s that I recorded, one of the most important benefits you will receive is that you will begin to subconsciously pick up the language patterns I used to create the Power Affirmations.  This will make it much easier for you to create your own Power Affirmations using similar language patterns.  And when you create your own, they will obviously be for your specific situation--for what is most important to you at that particular moment in time.

What is the power behind Power Affirmations?

Your own creative thought.  There is no "magic" in the affirmations themselves.  The "magic" is within you.  Your thoughts are creative.  I can say that with confidence because that is true of every human being with a sound mind.  And the fact that you have enough intelligence to read and understand these words proves that you meet the minimum requirements for using and benefiting from Power Affirmations.  Power Affirmations are simply tools you use to direct your own creative thoughts on the things you most want in life.

Can I listen to samples of the Power Affirmations MP3s?

Absolutely.  There are 8 sample Power Affirmations you can download at http://www.poweraffirmations.com/mp3files/  This will give you an excellent example of what you can expect when you order the full set of over 200 Power Affirmations. 

How can I order the Power Affirmations MP3s?

Just go to http://www.poweraffirmations.com/orderform/.  I am pleased to accept all major credit cards as well as PayPal.  Depending on your internet connection, you could be listening to Power Affirmations within minutes.

Do you have a mailing list?

Yes.  And I follow a strict no spam policy.  I respect your privacy.  All contact information is kept confidential and I don't spam.  I will never share, rent, or sell your contact information to anyone.  And I will not abuse your email address with lots of unwanted sales emails either.  You can unsubscribe at any time using a link at the bottom of each email.

When you join my list, you will receive about 3-5 new Power Affirmations every 3-4 days.  These Power Affirmations are not available in my eBook or as MP3s. 

Can I see a sample email?

Sure.  Below is the complete text of one of the emails as an example of what you can expect.  As you can see, it is short and to the point and is not a lengthy sales message.  This is just a tool to share with you new Power Affirmations to help you keep your mind positive and focused on thoughts that will help you. 

If you believe these additional affirmations will help you, I encourage you to subscribe to my free mailing list.