By Dawn Norton

It’s with deep satisfaction that I sit reflecting on the value of my Mindset Mastery education and Mentor Training. I’ve spent the last few hours reading through my journal and old forum entries. In one way, it’s tempting to feel disappointed that it took me so long to finish what I started. But in another way, it’s incredibly gratifying to see the steady and significant growth I’ve experienced over time. Walking through these written snapshots of my personal, family, and professional journey has rekindled a desire to keep going—to make this a lifelong path. I’m right where I need to be to take even greater strides toward becoming the influence I want to be in the world.

I’ve seen the principles work in so many ways—from finding lost items, to watching my children apply the ideas, to completely transforming how I think about money and the flow of it into our lives. From the smallest, “inconsequential” goals to what once felt impossible, the most meaningful outcome for me has been gaining confidence in the Laws and learning to trust God at a deeper level.

Before I encountered Leslie’s materials, I had caught hints of these truths through other books and teachings. But I didn’t yet understand that there was a system—a way of thinking and applying that thought with purpose and direction. Before, it felt like I was wandering blindfolded through my goals. I could hear the voices cheering me on, but I kept stumbling, arms outstretched toward dreams just out of reach. Now, I know that I can live inside my goals—with God’s approval—knowing He wants what I want when I’m aligned with my purpose and working in partnership with Him.

Some of the goals I’ve achieved were small but deeply meaningful: seeing a blue butterfly, helping my son recover a lost textbook, or having a friend call with encouragement right when I needed it. I’ve also hit income goals that took us from a tight, anxious yearly budget to monthly, weekly, and even daily income accomplishments. I’ve learned that money is just an object—one with great potential for both good and harm. I’ve come to believe I can be happy with or without it… but since it’s just an object, why not have it? I know now how much good it can do for my family, friends, and even strangers—and it has.

I love that I now understand the relationship between my conscious and subconscious mind—and how they can work for or against me. I love that I know how to spot harmful thought patterns, flip the script, and use emotion and imagination to create something entirely new—sometimes even something no one else has ever dreamed of. And I love that I can now take a negative emotion or fear, trace it back to its roots, and dissolve it instead of being run by it.

One of those fears for me was scorpions. For as long as I can remember, I had what I believed was a very logical fear of them. I had witnessed multiple close calls—friends and family getting stung and surviving—but my reactions were always extreme. Then, one night at 2am, I was stung while heading to bed. It was excruciating and deeply traumatic, layered with years of dread I’d carried up to that moment. I used EFT and natural remedies to calm the pain and trauma, but it wasn’t until several years later—after another sting—that I finally understood the power of my thoughts and how they were feeding my fear.

It happened at Genius Bootcamp. I had a casual conversation with Cari, Leslie’s executive assistant, about scorpions. As I described my history with them, I could feel the fear in my body. That should have been my first clue. But the next morning, while getting dressed, I found a scorpion hanging from my clothes in the closet. Setting aside the comedic scramble that followed, I eventually had to admit: I had called that experience to me with my thoughts, my feelings, and my focus. And yes—I squashed it.

Just a few days later, I was walking into the house after feeding the chickens and got stung again. At first, I didn’t even notice; the pain was light. But I knew. I went back to look for the scorpion, calmly treated the sting with natural remedies, and sat in quiet awe. Why was this one so much easier to deal with than the first?

Because the fear was gone.

In that moment, I realized something powerful: when I accepted that my thoughts had attracted the experience, I also realized how unnecessary the fear was. I didn’t need to carry it anymore. From then on, a scorpion was just an insect—something to handle, not fear. And strange as it sounds, I was grateful for the second sting. It showed me that without the mountain of fear I had once built, it was nothing more than an inconvenience. Some pain, no trauma, no lasting impact.

That moment led to deeper reflection:
How many other negative experiences have I pulled into my life because of fear-based thoughts?

If I believe I’m stupid, won’t I act accordingly?
If I believe no one likes me, won’t I unconsciously push people away?
If I believe I’m meant to live and die without making a difference… doesn’t that shape my whole experience?

But the opposite is just as true—especially when rooted in principle.

If I love and accept myself, if I honor the intelligence and creative potential I have, won’t I naturally extend that to others?
If I radiate love, won’t that draw love in return?
If I consciously choose to live with purpose, meaning, and joy—no matter how “small” the stage—won’t that influence those around me to do the same?

Even if my life stays quiet and simple, if I live by these principles, my impact is magnified. Because when people know how to master their thoughts, rewrite the limiting programs, process negative emotions, envision something better, and actually achieve the desires of their heart—no matter how big or small—everything changes.

I believe that this kind of transformation inspires a rare kind of faith—one that can ripple through families, communities, and even nations.

If that sparks something in you, I hope you’ll explore what’s available. Read Hidden Treasures, The Jackrabbit Factor, or Portal to Genius—they’re free. Or dip your toe in with one of Leslie’s free intro programs. But when you’re ready, I hope you’ll take the leap into Mindset Mastery or attend Genius Bootcamp. Because the impact will be lasting.

What would you hope to see different in your life?
It can be different.
Just do the next right thing.

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