Just suppose you could make six figures with ebooks in only 24 hours...

Only a few short years ago, ebooks were irrelevant. Today, they've become an extremely powerful tool for test marketing a book, generating revenue, producing leads for your business and expanding your reach. I know how valuable ebooks are because I began offering them for two of my books over 4 years ago and have seen them continue to grow in popularity. Because you're a friend of mine, I've persuaded David Riklan, founder of SelfGrowth.com and ebook-marketing genius, to offer an exclusive, free teleseminar called The Power of Ebooks and Ebook Marketing. David has developed a remarkable and very effective strategy that uses ebooks to generate massive revenue and increase traffic to his website. In one 24-hour campaign, he generated $108,142 in revenue from ebook sales alone. He's used this same strategy to help make his website the #1-ranked self-improvement website on the internet. In addition to the massive dollar figure he earned during that campaign, he used an ebook to test market his successful print book. And he can create an ebook from scratch in less than a week! Sound enticing? During his informative, free teleseminar, he'll teach you how you can do the exact same thing... and more. Whether you're an author, a small business owner or have a great book in your heart, an effective ebook strategy is a great way to propel you to success in 2008. And you heard me right, this phenomenal teleseminar is absolutely free for friends of mine. However, here's the deal... He only has room for 500 of my friends to attend, so you'll definitely want to sign up fast while space is still available. To sign up now, go to http://www.SelfGrowth.com/ebooks/rayseminar.html To your continued wealth and happiness, James Arthur Ray President/CEO James Ray International

Your goal is unimportant... yet absolutely necessary.

Seem confusing? Paradoxical? Actually, goals (or as I like to call them, "intentions") are a paradox in that they're nothing more than an illusion. A transparent veneer behind which true reality hides. What do I mean? Well, we've been conditioned to believe we must control the physical plane. The more money, toys and possessions you have, the more valuable you are as a person. This is totally false and yet... somewhat true. (It's OK if you're totally confused right now.) Stick with me as I pull it together for you... What you have and what you possess have nothing to do with who you are. Not really. And yet, your accomplishments are a valuable measuring device of your level of consciousness. It takes a bigger person to beat the odds like Donald Trump, going millions of dollars in debt and still rebounding. It takes a bigger person to go bankrupt several times like Walt Disney and still build a Disneyland... ...To build a Microsoft like Bill Gates and then becoming even more active in pursuing your creative passion. ...To overcome a childhood of abuse and molestation like Oprah Winfrey, turning it around to become the world's first African-American woman billionaire. A bigger visionary to carry a $10,000,000 check in your wallet and visualize receiving it while living in your broken down van... ...Jim Carrey's visualization became his realization. Are these people perfect? I can't be the judge of that, but what I do know is that their physical accomplishments are indicative of their intentions and the level of power and consciousness in the area that they pursue. Intentions are a paradox in that they ultimately are unnecessary and yet absolutely necessary. Regardless of who you are or how you're applying yourself... you and I ultimately have ONE goal: GROWTH! And growth is what's hiding behind the veneer I mentioned earlier. Your intention is only a means to an end (the ultimate end)... your full self-actualization and growth! In the grand scheme of things, do you think it really matters how much money you make? What kind of car you drive? The title you have? The neighborhood you live in? Not really. It only matters to the degree that you apply yourself to something that creates passion in your heart, mind and spirit. And of course, that it necessitates your growth. Consequently, as you choose your intentions, measure them against the following criteria: Does this intention create passion in my heart and soul? Do I have a burning desire to achieve this intention? Does this intention (and its due date) scare me and excite me at the same time? Is it "teetering edge"? Will this intention cause me to stretch and grow? Do I need to become a bigger person to accomplish it? Will achieving this intention bless and provide value to others? If I achieve this will I be able to give more? Will I need help from my Higher Source to accomplish this intention? If you answer yes to these 5 qualities, put it in high gear and get moving! If you answered no to ANY ONE of them, reevaluate your intention. Remember a few key principles about intentions: You are worthy of any intention you choose... You must answer the question, "Is this intention worthy of me?" Are you willing to trade your life (time, energy, commitment) for it to be accomplished? Growth is the only intention, so learn to enjoy the journey. Once you achieve your intention, it'll automatically be time for a new one. The process of getting there is where the wealth, excitement and experience lie. Make sure your intention is a BHAG (Harvard's "Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal") that you aren't quiet sure HOW you're going to achieve. By doing this, you'll build your creativity and faith. Have a big, hairy, audacious week and make your life magnificent! And if you haven't yet, check out Success Certain Coaching... It's designed to help you achieve your intentions in 21 days, and you can save 20% on it for a limited time. To your continued wealth and happiness, James Arthur Ray President/CEO James Ray International P.S. Be sure to catch me as a jugde in tomorrow night's Miss America Live competition on TLC... And for those of you wondering why in the world I chose to do such a thing, here's my answer... P.P.S. The poncho I received in Peru and gave to Tom Green is now up on eBay... The auction ends January 28th! And if you don't know what I'm talking about, watch the entire show here...

Who will wear the crown?

I recently told you about the Miss America 2008 pageant and that I'll be one of the 7 judges along with Robin Meade, Sarah Ivens, Trace Ayala, Jason La Padura, Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Kim Lyons... You may find this surprising if you've paid attention to the pageant over the years... and you may even think you have an idea of what the program is all about... lots of makeup and big hair? Think again. The Miss America Organization has done some major overhauling and is now redefining who the new Miss America really is... a relatable "it girl" who can connect with today's modern woman. The heavy emphasis on outer beauty alone is long gone and replaced with the importance of selecting someone who's committed to making positive changes in the world at large. It's not a "beauty" pageant anymore but rather an empowering outlet for women and a search for a contemporary role model and community leader... Someone who can really represent her generation and can make great contributions to society and the world at large. And I'm truly honored to help select this American icon. In fact I'm writing to you from fabulous Las Vegas, where I'm in the midst of interviewing the contestants and getting to know each of them... What their cause is, what they stand for and what they really believe in. The reason I can really get behind this program is because I'm so committed to helping people, and it's truly an honor for me to help select one woman who can do the same... And in a big way. The Miss America Organization is one of the nation's leading achievement programs and the world's largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women. Get this, last year the Miss America Organization and its state and local organizations made available over $45 million in cash and scholarship assistance, helping young women nationwide to achieve their dreams and goals. Not too shabby... I'm really pleased with the refreshing new direction of this program, and I'm looking forward to this Saturday, January 26th, when the new Miss America is chosen LIVE on TLC. I really hope you'll be able to tune in at 8:00 PM Eastern to see for yourself just how different and improved the program now is. To your continued wealth and happiness, James Arthur Ray President/CEO James Ray International

It's been 21 days, have you achieved your Resolutions yet?

We're already 21 days into 2008... Have you achieved at least one of your Resolutions yet? I know you're probably getting flooded with emails by every diet, quit-smoking and New-Year's-Resolutions guru on the planet promising ways to make 2008 your best year yet. And you know what? To be quite frank, most of their promises are a bunch of bunk. This is different, and it'll only take a short time to prove it. All I ask is for 21 days. Just 21 days. Write it down... put it on your calendar... Because I promise after the first 21 days, not only will 2008 be your best year yet, but 2009 will be better than that, and 2010 will be even better than that. Just 21 days! It couldn't be any easier than that. Here's what I'm talking about... It's my famous Success Certain Coaching program, and tens of thousands of my students have already used it to achieve their biggest aspirations... If you haven't yet experienced it for yourself, what better time than now to see for yourself how it can literally transform your life for the better? This system doesn't let you blow off your goals like you may have so many other years in the past... Or like you may have already done in 2008. Working through this program is like having me as your personal coach, helping you accomplish your most sought-after goals. On Day One, we'll work together to choose your biggest goal, formulating it and making it crystal clear. Following that, we'll check in with each other daily for twenty minutes a day to make sure you're wildly successful at achieving your goal by the end of the 21-day period. Each and every day, I'll give you specific action steps for you to implement that will bring you closer and closer to your goal. By the end of the 21st day, it'll no longer be a goal but a firm reality. You tell me what you want, and I'll tell you how to get it. It couldn't be any simpler than that... but the results will be out of this world. Go here now to learn all about it. Here's just a preview of what you'll master: How to program your unconscious mind for guaranteed results... How to vanquish procrastination once and for all... How to get past the nasty trick your mind plays on you that keeps wealth away from your life... The single most important factor of visualizing that most teachers don't know and can't teach you... And that's just the beginning... You really need to go here to get the full details... Don't even think for a second that once you've obtained your goal that the system is ready for retirement... This phenomenal program can be used time and time again for any goal you choose... Your secret weapon for a lifetime of success. Because I want you to get a jump start on your most successful year yet, I'm offering a full 20% discount on Success Certain Coaching for the next 21 days as my New Year's gift to you. Just go to http://jamesray.com/products/success-certain-coaching.php to get all of the details, and together let's start right in on achieving whatever you dare to dream... To your continued wealth and happiness, James Arthur Ray President/CEO James Ray International P.S. Remember, you're only 21 days away from outrageous results. Act quickly to take advantage of my special offer. (The discount ends on February 12, 2008.)

James Ray's Poncho from Tom Green's House Tonight

Bid on and win the Peruvian poncho that I gifted to Tom Green on his show... It's a very special gift that originally received from the Qu'ero Indians while studying in Peru. It's handmade and knit so tight that it's waterproof! And Tom will also throw in a caricature and an autograph to the winning bidder! Check it out on eBay... Bidding ends on January 28th, 2008.

Tom Green's House Live

Kat Von D stops by to hang out with Tom at The Channel's first Hawaiian lu'au, and James Ray stops by later on to help us all keep it positive by explaining the secret of The Secret. Click here to podcast.

Two must-see appearances this month...

I'm proud to announce two very special appearances this month... Nothing like I've ever done before. The first is with Tom Green on his live TV/internet show Wednesday night... There are several very cool things about this interview, and here's a few of them: The show's filmed live in the living room of Tom's Hollywood Hills home, and it's the first show to simultaneously air live on TV and online... The interview has no agenda or pre-screened questions. This will be my most intimate, off-the-cuff and funny interview to date... I'll be putting up a very cool personal item up for auction on eBay... You can call in to ask me anything you want on live TV! It's Tom Green... Unpredictable and always funny! So be sure to clear your calendar... (I know you're going to love the item I'm putting on eBay!) Here are the details: Watch Online Wednesday (tomorrow) at 6pm Pacific / 9pm Eastern on www.tomgreen.com Watch on TV Wednesday (tomorrow) / Check your local listings for times Canada (The Comedy Network); Houston, TX (KXTA); Phoenix, AZ (KUTP); Kansas City, MO (KSMO); Milwaukee, WI (WDJT); Las Vegas, NV (KTUD); Tulsa, OK (KMYT) I'll also be a judge in the Miss America Pageant! Now, you might be thinking, "Why in the world are you doing that, James?" And the answer is simple... I'm so passionate about helping people that it's an honor for me to help select one woman who can do the same... Did you know that Miss America travels over 20,000 miles a month, speaking to diverse audiences every other day throughout her reign? That hits home for me, and that's why I'm so dedicated to finding the right one. You see, this year the Miss America Organization is revamping the program and really focusing on choosing a modern role model and true leader in their community. And they're ditching the big hair and overdone makeup! Each of the other 6 judges and I get to interview each participant one-on-one and really dig into what they believe and what their cause is... And I'm going to be looking for the one who best exemplifies Harmonic Wealth®. The one that is truly an example of possibility. The pageant is going to air live on TLC on January 26, 2008 at 8pm Eastern. (That's the cue to set your Tivo.)

Start Anew This Year with Life's Golden Ticket!

With the New Year upon us, we're surrounded by resolutions to achieve more... to have a more meaningful life. In keeping with this year's resolutions, isn't it time you found out the secret to doing so? That's why I wanted to tell you about an incredible new book by Brendon Burchard, Life's Golden Ticket. If you've ever known someone wishing for a second chance in life and love, or just seeking to find clarity in their lives, you simply must check out Brendon's book, and pass it on to those you care about. Learn more or buy it now on Amazon.com by clicking here.

Time to be happy...

And not just happy... but Happy For No Reason! Guess what the latest findings on happiness show? People who are happy earn over $750,000 more in their lifetime than those that aren't... 3/4 of a million! And get this... more than 255 studies show that money doesn't buy happiness. They show it's the other way around: Happiness buys money. I was blown away when I heard this... But when you think about it, even more than the money, people who are happy are also more fulfilled, relaxed and peaceful. You might be saying, "But James, I would be happy too if I had more money, that job or that home." But it's really the other way around. If you're happy first, everything else will come to you... naturally. My friend and fellow costar from The Secret, Marci Shimoff, has cracked the code on happiness. In fact, she's put together an amazing and effective 7-step process that shows you exactly how to do so... and I highly recommend it. Marci just released a fantastic breakthrough new book, Happy For No Reason, that's already creating a huge buzz... she was even on NBC's Today this week. This book actually teaches you, quite simply, how to raise your baseline of happiness. Imagine that for a moment... Whatever life brings your way, whatever challenges you run into, you'll automatically return to a higher level of happiness than you have today, quickly and easily. It really doesn't get any better than that. Marci will guide you through a straightforward test of 20 questions to determine your level of happiness... You'll then be given a practical 7-step strategy to increase your level of happiness and decrease the risk of slipping into your old habits. Your happiness set-point is the level of happiness that you maintain most of your life. If you're unhappy now, you'll likely be unhappy 10 years from now... unless you do something to change it. By the time you finish reading Happy For No Reason, you'll know how to experience an authentic state of sustained happiness for the rest of your life. And it gets even better! I'm so confident this book is a must-read for you that I'm going to give you additional resources to make sure you raise your happiness set-point and not just read about it. When you invest in your own copy of Happy For No Reason today, and you'll receive: "Action Plan for Happiness" recording by Marci and personal development expert Paul Scheele... "Turn Happiness into Money" recording by Marci and CNBC wealth expert Phil Town... "Vaporize Unhappiness" recording by Sedona Method expert Hale Dwoskin... A 3-minute "Visiliminal" that you can play on your computer to rewire your brain for more happiness... And that's just the start of it... So... are you ready to be happier? Go here to learn about all of the other great gifts that are yours for the taking, and, most importantly, get your copy of Happy For No Reason today. To your continued wealth and happiness, James Arthur Ray President/CEO James Ray International P.S. Here are two of the many reviews coming in about Happy For No Reason: "With Happy For No Reason, Marci Shimoff has hit a home run. This book presents a definitive, broad-based approach to becoming truly happy that combines great spiritual depth, top-notch research, and psychological practicality. I'm certain that if you follow the practices in her dazzling new book, you too will manifest a lifetime of happiness." -- From the foreword by Jack Canfield, author of The Success Principles and co-creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series "If you want to be happy (and who doesn't?) Marci Shimoff has -- amazingly -- "cracked the code" for doing so. This isn't the latest pop-psychology craze. Instead, it's based on the latest scientific research about real and lasting happiness. What if you (or your loved ones) really could be happy, regardless, of circumstances? Happy For No Reason shows you how -- and it's easier than you think. This remarkable book is sure to change a lot of lives, including yours." -- Bill Harris, Director of Centerpointe Research Institute Get it today: http://jamesray.com/ms0108

How do I make my resolutions realistic?

After my recent interview on how to set effective New Year's resolutions on America's Nightly Scoreboard (check out the blog if you haven't seen it), I received a whole host of questions on how to do step number 2: Specify Realistic Intentions. Most individuals set goals at the stroke of midnight and never check in to see how they're doing until the stroke of midnight the following year. This sets up a cycle of feeling like a failure, being disappointed with ourselves, and eventually, our minds, our friends and the universe at large begins to disregard our words because all of them realize (ourselves included) that there is no integrity and no power in them. The greatest promise you'll ever keep is a promise to yourself... ...Because it's your own personal test of integrity (similar to integrated). When we're out of integrity, we're fragmented and lack harmony in our life physically, mentally and physically. We're not whole. The answer resides in the problem itself. We have a tendency to overestimate what we can do in a year and underestimate what we can do in a decade. Therefore, I encourage all to set what I call "teetering edge" goals and intentions. "Push the edge," but don't "go over the edge." In other words, intentions on the teetering edge stretch you but aren't so ridiculous that you know you won't do them. An intentions that says, "I'll workout every day," is over the edge for someone who hasn't worked out a day all year. One that says, "I'll workout three days a week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5 PM," is teetering, specific, measurable and therefore achievable. "I'll make $100K from $40K..." Over the edge. "I'll make $50K..." Teetering. "I'll lose 50 pounds in 3 months..." Timber! "I'll lose 50 pounds in 17 weeks (3 pounds per week)..." Teetering. When we create intentions that are achievable (albeit not mediocre for the human spirit will not invest itself in mediocrity), then we set ourselves up to feel in integrity with our own hearts and minds. We feel accomplished and successful. Success perpetuates success. To your continued wealth and happiness, James Arthur Ray President/CEO James Ray International P.S. If you have any questions about achieving your intentions in the New Year, then ask me live on tomorrow's Ask James Anything teleseminar... Sign up free at http://ask.jamesray.com. Spots are limited, so be sure to hop on early!

PRESS RELEASE: 2008 Miss America Live! Puts the Spotlight on National Judges Saturday, January 26, 2008

PRESS RELEASE: 2008 MISS AMERICA LIVE! Puts the Spotlight on National Judges Saturday, January 26, 2008 Live from Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas, on TLC ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- 2008 MISS AMERICA LIVE! promises to be an exciting event with the announcement of the strikingly diverse panel of national judges. This year's panel of seven esteemed judges includes a legendary Olympic athlete, an edgy fashion designer, Hollywood's hottest casting director, the editor of a trendy magazine, a successful entrepreneur, one of CNN's most popular newscasters and today's favorite fitness trainer. They will evaluate the contestants from the preliminaries through the final night of competition, which will be premiering live from Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 8:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed, exclusively on TLC. Plus, this year America will get to play the part of judge as TLC introduces Miss America: America's Choice, an online competition designed to choose the 16th finalist. The judges were announced by Sam Haskell, Chairman of the Board for the Miss America Organization (MAO), Art McMaster, President and CEO of MAO, and Anthony Eaton, Producer of 2008 MISS AMERICA LIVE! This year's panel of judges is comprised of experts in each of the fields that a young woman must excel in, in order to be named Miss America. Miss America must be beautiful, talented, intelligent and well-spoken, a leader, have a commitment to her community, be contemporary in her style and fashion -- a relatable and individual "it girl" who can connect with today's modern woman, as well as being physically fit. To determine who will be Miss America 2008 the following panel of judges has been selected: From the Field of Beauty and Fashion -- TRACE AYALA -- This Memphis-born fashion designer is the co-founder of William Rast denim with his childhood friend, Justin Timberlake. Ayala designs comfortable and stylish denim with quality fabrics and a well-designed fit. From the Field of National Press defining today's "It Girl" -- SARAH IVENS -- Ivens is the Editor-in-Chief of OK! Magazine, which under her key direction has become America's fastest-growing publication and one of the most successful magazines specializing in celebrity news. From the Field of Community Service -- JACKIE JOYNER-KERSEE -- Considered one of the greatest athletes of all time, Joyner-Kersee is the first woman to win back-to-back gold medals in the seven disciplined event heptathlon. Since retiring from competition, Joyner-Kersee has devoted herself to giving back to her community. As Founder and Chairperson of the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation, she spearheaded fundraising efforts to collect more than $12 million to build a safe haven for young people. From the Field of Talent -- JASON LA PADURA -- This native New Yorker is the casting genius behind the Disney Channel phenomenon "High School Musical" and will soon begin work on the feature film, "High School Musical 3." He is currently casting the NBC hit "Heroes" and CBS' "Cane." From the Field of Fitness -- KIM LYONS -- As a star of NBC's hit show, "The Biggest Loser," Lyons exemplifies fitness. Lyon's first book will be published in January 2008. She is also featured in the bestselling "The Biggest Loser" Cookbook, and "The Biggest Loser" Workout DVDs. From the Communications/Interview Field -- ROBIN MEADE -- As the lead news anchor for Headline News' morning show, "Morning Express with Robin Meade," she has anchored the network's coverage of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Before joining CNN, Meade worked at NBC Chicago where she covered the 1996 Olympics, which included reporting on the Centennial Olympic Park bombing. Meade is a former Miss Ohio who competed in the 1992 Miss America Pageant. She is the recipient of two Emmy Awards. From the Field of Leadership Development -- JAMES ARTHUR RAY -- Ray is the President and CEO of James Ray International, a multi-million dollar corporation dedicated to teaching individuals to create wealth in all areas of their lives: financially, relationally, intellectually, physically, and spiritually. He has been featured on Extra, The Today Show, Larry King Live, and the Oprah Winfrey Show for The Secret. This year, America has the opportunity to select a surprise 16th pageant finalist with Miss America: America's Choice, an online competition that allows viewers to vote for their favorite Miss America contestant. Fans can vote by visiting http://www.tlc.com/missamerica beginning on Friday, January 4, after the first episode of TLC's new reality special, MISS AMERICA: REALITY CHECK and through the final episode on Saturday, January 26 (3 AM EST). The contestant with the most votes, who is not already included as a top 15 finalist, will be chosen as "America's Choice," and be revealed during the MISS AMERICA LIVE! finale. MISS AMERICA: REALITY CHECK premieres January 4, at 10 PM (ET/PT) and airs consecutive Friday nights leading up to the MISS AMERICA LIVE! finale on January 26. Hosted by Michael Urie, the four-part series is designed to get these 52 state winners to forget everything they've learned in "pageant schools" over the years ... the walk ... the talk ... the hairspray ... and prepare them for the final competition to select Miss America 2008 ... the relatable "it girl" who can connect with today's modern woman. SOURCE Miss America Organization

Make effective New Year's resolutions...

Join me on Fox Business Network's America's Nightly Scoreboard as I discuss how to make effective New Year's resolutions: Click here to podcast.