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Friday December 02, 2005

Scale The World

This is super-important. Please, everyone reading this blog, take the time to respond and let me know what you think. This goes far beyond “weight loss” — this is really closer to the calling. This is something that I want to take to a massive level — and you’re invited.

And, it’s free.

Not just a catchy title with a snazzy logo; this is a major internationally-focused undertaking. I am inviting each of you to participate. Read on and find out what this new movement is all about.

Scale The World™ is a 32-day email program that anyone can participate in. It’s absolutely free. It’s written by me; sans the ha-has of this blog. The sponsor is The M-Power Series, hence the free ticket.

This is a ‘viral’ program — meaning that when the site launches in 30 days, the goal is to have hundreds of thousands of people signed on. That’s where you come in.

I’d love to say I had this planned…but, I didn’t. I came up with the idea last night and the name, logo and concept today. Presto — “Law of Attraction” in action.

If you’ve read the “What the…?” link at the top of this blog, you know the stats on global obesity. You know that the situation is getting worse, not better. You know that the politicians are not going to stop the problem. You should know that the pharmies are not going to come up with a “magical cure” for the problem, either.

Stop what you’re doing, right now, and go look in the mirror.

That’s who is going to stop it.

You’re looking at the world in your mirror. You’re looking at the future of your children, and their children, in the mirror. You’re looking at the answer to the question, “Are we going to have a place to call home?” in the mirror.

You must now become your own hero.

However, for 32 days straight, I want to help.

The blog will continue, fear not. All of my other endeavors will continue. However, this absolutely must begin. Call it a higher calling or something. Hell, call it “really clever marketing” if you want, but that’s not the purpose of Scale The World.

The purpose is simple: I want to change the world, or a bit of it, for the better. Each of you can contribute.

Yeah. Seriously.

Believe me, I would really dig it if I ended up with some honkin’ huge database of people and 10,000 M-Power members. Who am I kidding? Just know this — that’s not my motivation. If it were, I would take a different approach. M-Power is so successful as it stands that I can market it “traditionally” web-wise and fair just fine.

This is Law of Attraction — giving in abundance for a cause much greater than my wallet, my ego or my life. The result will naturally be a state of greater abundance. However, to operate out of that result would nullify the process.

I want each of you to share in this abundance. If you don’t believe that sharing Scale The World with three people will do this, then don’t. It’s that simple. However, if you do think the program is one that ‘can’ make a solid impact on the world, share it.

In fact, sharing it is the only “cost”.

Here’s how the program will work:

For 32 days, you will receive a personal email from me. I am writing these as we speak (write?), and they come from the heart and the head.

What’s the content? 32 days of emails that range from 2-5 minutes to read and digest that, if applied, will change your life for the next 32 years — and more. Much more.

Using the M-Power principles of “Mind, Meals, Muscle and Motion”, Scale The World will take you on a 32-day journey, one day and one step at a time, to an understanding of each component and how to use them to maximize your health, your fitness, and your life.

Each daily email will be in five segments:

  1. MANTRA: This is what you will dwell on for the day. This will also include the reason — why this concept is crucial for your future and the future of our planet.
  2. MIND: what you must do today in order to program the mind, both consciously and subconsciously, to make the adjustment and create the Mantra.
  3. MEALS: concepts, changes, and ideas for fueling the mind and body in order to sustain the Mantra.
  4. MUSCLE: what to do exercise-wise to increase your energy, decrease your body fat, and enjoy the process, with a focus on the Mantra as the Driving Point.
  5. MOTION: how to move closer to the goal of a leaner, healthier, safer planet through moving toward a leaner and happier you. Motion toward ‘freedom’ is the theme of the 32 days. “Motion” also involves action. For example, if I suggest you “throw away all food with more than 5 ingredients”, I’ll suggest you to give the food to someone who’s truly hungry. (They have more urgent needs than shedding body fat.) By doing this, you set the principles of abundance in motion — and you will reap far more than health as a reward.

Why “Scale” The World?

  • Scale = Weigh; reduce the weight of the world one person at a time by so it doesn’t fall on the shoulders of our children;
  • Scale = Mount; View the world from the very top;
  • Scale = Size; We’re getting larger; the world is getting smaller. One of these has to go!
  • Scale = Justice; Less fat means less oil, less starvation and less damage to our environment.
  • That’s just 4 of the 32 “scales” we will cover.

Why “32” Days?

How many months have 32 days? Unless you’re on Mars, not many. “32” represents going one step further than is expected. This fundamental principle is key to excellence in all things.


How Do I Join?

Like I said, the only cost is sharing. There will be a website with a Flash movie up this month. I will let you all know about this well ahead of the scheduled launch. Anyone can join for free at any time. Those that get in before the launch will just be the first to get the 32 days of inspirational and instructional emails. My goal is to have people joining Scale The World for the next umpteen years.

Scale The World’s “membership price” is zero dollars. However, it will cost you three “real” emails. Don’t worry — I detest spam, so these emails are not stored in any fashion.

First, you will enter your email address. That’s all you need. Then, you will enter the email addresses of three different friends you KNOW will benefit from Scale The World. The message sent to them is pre-programmed, and you can read it prior. No one will be able to send to anyone more than once, and the message is unalterable to prevent spammers. These also have to be real email addresses. “me2me.com” or whatever will be tossed out.

This email will merely direct people to the same page as you will be reading: the landing page (home page) with the Flash movie and subscription to Scale The World. They in-turn will share this with others.

For the cost of sharing something that will change someone’s life (yeah, big ticket item), you get 32 days of…well, a LOT of hard work on my part that will really make an impact in your life — free of charge.

My pay-off? Well, first and foremost a huge dent in the scale (weight) of the world. That’s the biggest payoff. I’m sure people will end up checking out M-Power in the process, or some other thing I’ve done. Once per week there will be an email sent out with the sponsor tag and a link. Who knows…I may buy and island or sell 1 membership, but there will be a whole GOB of people with tons of great stuff that will help them change their lives. How can I lose? How can anyone lose?

One more thing — I have been planning an email-oriented program for months, even though I just came up with this particular version of it. It was going to be an extension of M-Powering Words and sold as a subscription for $99. Thousands would have joined. However, giving it away will bless the lives of hundreds of thousands. From that, I’m confident that abundance in every form will come.

I take some pride in sharing this with you. It’s been my experience that few people share their actual intentions, especially if even 1% of them have to do with “making money.” We all want to earn more money; the question is what are we going to do with it to help others.

Looking forward to your feedback, one and all! {10}

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Comments (36)

Kathy said:

Jon…you rock! I am sooo in, am I allowed to pass this on to more than three friends??

Posted on Dec 02, 2005 02:48 AM

Jon Benson said:

Thanks Kathy!

Yes, you can pass this on to more than three friends.

You can copy and paste the message on the homepage and just email that until your heart’s content. You can also use the form on the page and simply refresh it once you’ve entered your email and send to three more people.

The easiest way will be to cut/paste the short message on the page and just blast it out to your friend’s list or whatever.

I will iron out all the details over the next 30 days.

Posted on Dec 02, 2005 02:57 AM

Jan said:

Jon my friend, you never cease to absolutely amaze and floor me. You’ve done that from the beginning, and I’ve yet to get used to it.

I’m so proud of the work you are doing.

You know what it is like to climb a hill, approach the summit and watch as the world expands before you, revealing new wonders and goals to achieve. Thank you for bringing that vantage point, daring us to allow the possiblities to reveal themselves.

Here’s to one of many summits.
j

Posted on Dec 02, 2005 04:04 AM

Lee said:

Jon,
I have been enjoying 10in10 for a while and have been a fan of your “work” for even longer now. After reading about Scale, I had to finally speak up and say that I simply admire the hell out of you instead of keeping it my own little secret for one more day.

I am looking forward to the release of Scale and was wondering … can we promote it on our own websites? Mine is personal in nature — health and fitness related — but I do have a steady readership that may eat this project up. I’d love to spread the word.

Posted on Dec 02, 2005 05:52 AM

Elizabeth said:

Count me in! I had been thinking of forming some kind of support group for the people I work with. Several have commented the weight I’ve lost and I’d love for everyone to share this feeling of empowerment. This may be the very tie-in I was looking for!!

Posted on Dec 02, 2005 08:41 AM

Trinity said:

This is great. Can’t wait!

Posted on Dec 02, 2005 09:07 AM

Teri said:

Dear Jon,
I think this is a wonderful idea. I am working up the courage to send this to my sister, who is very overweight. Her daughters are heavy as well. I need to get past my fear of her anger to tell her I love her, I want her to live a long, healthy and active life, I want her to find other ways of protecting herself, and I want her to be a good role model to her three granddaughters. Thank you!
Teri

Posted on Dec 02, 2005 09:46 AM

Tammy said:

Awesome, Jon. I admire and respect your truly loving, giving and compassionate soul. I feel blessed to have discovered your M-Power and all that you endlessly have to offer. I am in from the beginning and feel honored. I have many, many people I am going to carry on this blessing to. One reaps what they sew and you are ‘sewing’ endless quilts to warm the souls of the world!

Posted on Dec 02, 2005 09:51 AM

Lissa!!! said:

Love the idea!!! I will be sure to pass it on

Posted on Dec 02, 2005 10:46 AM

anna said:

count me in.
It is amazing to see how many thing you can come up with. do you think you can do it all - maybe clonning would be a good idea :)
Just kidding.
I am inn all the wait - keep on bringing it on!!

Posted on Dec 02, 2005 10:53 AM

anna said:

sorry for mistakes
what i wanted to say
I am in all the way

Posted on Dec 02, 2005 11:08 AM

Kay said:

Jon,
I’m in. I too really appreciate and respect you and the brave wonderful way you live your life.

Posted on Dec 02, 2005 11:10 AM

Kenny said:

What a fantastic idea Jon.
Jon, you wrote these words in today’s blog:
“This is Law of Attraction — giving in abundance for a cause much greater than my wallet, my ego or my life.”
I am here to tell EVERYONE that you are a man that ‘walks this talk’.
Heck, I already copy and paste some of your words of wisdom to some of my friends that I feel could benefit.
This knowledge is vital to ours, and our families’ survival.
I toast my ‘water’ glass to you and yours!
Peace, and I’M IN br ! ! !

Posted on Dec 02, 2005 11:54 AM

Kristy said:

I’m in! It’s nice to know there are people out there who aren’t just in it for the money. I can think of plenty of people to share this with.

Posted on Dec 02, 2005 12:29 PM

C said:

I’m in. Need all the help I can get. Will forward on.

Posted on Dec 02, 2005 01:11 PM

Alyson said:

Another inspired idea from the Master Mind behind the Master Meals :) Jon, your loving and giving spirit awes and inspires me, not only to help others, but to be a better person myself. I’ll be honored to help spread the word!!

Posted on Dec 02, 2005 02:40 PM

Lee said:

Can we do this in German, too?

Posted on Dec 02, 2005 03:30 PM

Bill said:

Jon
I’m in - 3 people are easy. As people ask me how I’m losing weight I refer them to your website and do it for three weeks if that doesn’t work try dr phil ha ha love those references. the logo is outstanding

Posted on Dec 02, 2005 04:28 PM

Joe said:

I already have more than three poeple line up. I am trying to be a role model for my freinds and family and I think that this Idea,Jon, may just be the thing I need to get them on board. Keep up the GREAT work. I want to be like you when I grow up!

Posted on Dec 02, 2005 04:52 PM

Gabe said:

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

“People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I dont beleive in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can’t find them, make them.” - George Bernard Shaw

Posted on Dec 02, 2005 06:04 PM

Al said:

I can’t wait, I am in too.

Posted on Dec 02, 2005 10:32 PM

Clare said:

Jon,
How do you do it? So many unique ideas so quick? I’m in.

Posted on Dec 03, 2005 05:47 PM

Chris said:

I’m catching up from being disconnected for a few days.

You can count me in!

Posted on Dec 04, 2005 08:03 AM

Janet said:

I am emphatically in for this! My three people are lined up and waiting to scale down! lol Thanks for your generous spirit and caring nature Jon.

Posted on Dec 04, 2005 08:38 AM

corinne said:

Thanks , I’m in !! Just in the nick of time too !! Pants getting tight arggggggg :-(

Posted on Dec 06, 2005 02:08 PM

mauro said:

hi jon i dont respond much as last year i weighed 77kg 18% b/fat now im 77kgs 12%b/fat and im happy with that but the surprise was when i purchased your fit over 40 book one of the contributers was sandra lee jose who i have known 5 years as we work out in the same gyms over the last few years small world!
keep up the good work as i enjoy reading other peoples success.
regards mauro.

Posted on Dec 06, 2005 04:39 PM

carol.flores.glun@statefarm said:

hey im in for 32 days..how about you!
Love Di

Posted on Dec 06, 2005 09:21 PM

Unfit2Fit said:

I’m in - keep me posted!

Posted on Dec 06, 2005 10:17 PM

Diane said:

I’m in … along with friends I will share it with.

Posted on Dec 07, 2005 05:45 AM

yvonne said:

You are amazing!
Cant wait

Posted on Dec 07, 2005 08:57 AM

Sarah said:

You bet i’m in and i have about 5 people i cant wait to share it with.

Posted on Dec 07, 2005 10:31 AM

Angela said:

I am in. This may be the push I need. I need to start from the beginning. I start doubting myself after 3-4 weeks and then stop. I NEED MAJOR HELP!! Thanks

Posted on Dec 07, 2005 10:34 AM

CCC said:

where do I enter the 3 email addresses?

Posted on Dec 07, 2005 11:29 AM

Elisa said:

Jon, sorry I haven’t blogged in a few days, I’ve been traveling. However, count me in on this as well. I can share with with all of the folks I know in gyms, studios, etc. around town. This is an AWESOME idea!

Posted on Dec 07, 2005 02:23 PM

clark bartram said:

John,
You are a passionate genius! Seriously, what can I say about someone I wish I had half the talent and brains of? Your desire to reach people is obvious and I applaude that and will do whatever I can to help. I am confident that you will make a serious dent of the unhealthy state of our great country. I want to be a part of that process and will read this blog for inspiration myself. Keep up the excellent work my brother! God Bless…Clark Bartram

Posted on Dec 11, 2005 09:42 PM

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