OfflineDearest DG Family,
HI!!!!!!!!!!! Oh my gosh, I am so totally overwhelmed! I want to take this moment to say THANK YOU to EVERYONE who voted for me. I was truly surprised! And, I realize YOU believe in me more than *I* do!
You see, all the contestants found out about being a finalist in the contest about 2 weeks after I posted the Essay Contest (a separate contest run exclusively by the DG family here on the website), and I know I speak for so many of the contestants that it was a REALLLLLLLLLLLYYYYYYY long wait! 
The second I found out I had become a finalist, my family was so surprised. They'd originally told me I was wasting my time working on that 'dumb' video and I'd NEVER win. So, I want YOU to take from that, that just because someone; ANYONE in your life tells you you won't, can't, never, impossible BS... AD NASEUM ***D O N ' T L I S T E N TO T H E M F O R A N Y R E A S O N!!!!***
The second I found out I was a finalist, I told myself 'I'm GOING TO WIN this contest'. I didn't really believe it, but I wrote it down anyway, posted it right where I do the majority of my computer work, and was forced to look at it everyday and read it at least 20 times a day. 'I WILL WIN THE DEAN GRAZIOSI SEND ME AWAY CONTEST'. Lesson from this one is this. Write down your goals, put them where you can see them often, repeat daily, and start to SEE and ENVISION yourself accomplishing that goal. Set dates of when you will accomplish them and LEARN to believe it!!!
Even though I did the above, I still knew my competition was fierce! I mean, come on, KEITH (keb64)... What an AMAZING story you have! And TOM AND JERI, absolutely INCREDIBLE!!!! Blake, wow, how truly incredible it is to see real deals like this! And JAMES AND SHELIA BUNCH... my gosh, $10K CASHFLOW a month, what a motivational story! I am so proud of you guys! And Hiram, my gosh, I loved the wonderful view and all the efforts of your work, and how REAL and down to earth your video is! LIFE gets in the way all the time. And Regan, amazing success. ALL of you were deserving of the win, I am so grateful to be in the company of winners like you ALL are!
I am STILL soaking this in. Even though I wrote down that I would win, I struggle, still with confidence, and I didn't believe it was possible. Dean shared at the very beginning of the EDGE the number ONE thing to protect is your CONFIDENCE. I put forth confidence, but I have those GAPS of self doubt and being so harsh on myself. I have negativity surrounding me constantly. We treat ourselves worse and are more critical of ourselves than anyone else.
But, I did what was UNCOMFORTABLE to me, and through my whole journey, I've been investing in ME and working on ME and resurfacing the me that has been buried for so many years. I can't go into too much detail here as this post is already getting HUGE but, I've been repeating to myself all these negative things I've told myself about ME and the negative other people have been saying about me for so long now, that I have within me a constant battle going on within me to claim my confidence and destroy it. RG Williams was a speaker this Edge event, and he said this. 'YOU NEED TO ESCAPE THE PRISON OF YOUR OWN EXPERIENCES'
I have slowly been working on doing this, but (and this is what I tried to say while I broke out in tears at the microphone) but, this reality that hit me this weekend, that I don't really believe in myself or have as much confidence as I should have. You have no idea what winning this contest means to me, I am really, truly FOREVER grateful to EVERYONE here at this site that has made this a reality for me. THANK YOU SO MUCH...
and DEAN.. you are the most WONDERFUL, unselfish person alive. You give SO much of yourself and you are out there CHANGING LIVES phenomenally. Having this contest is just so mind blowing (I can't even TYPE without crying... STILLL!!!!). I am still pinching myself saying 'am I dreaming?'... but this weekend... I TRULY ESCAPED THE PRISON OF MY OWN EXPERIENCES... and I will NEVER go back.
Its forward from here on out. In the back of my heart I had that silent confidence, but its been cloaked and shielded by a tall exterior wall barricading it from realizing who I really am. That wall has been CRUMBLED, and I thank you and your team SO MUCH. Over the past 2 years, I've become better and better at blocking the things that stop me, and removing the obstacles, but its all been about mindset.
I've read so many motivational books, but YOU DEAN are the one whose blogs I have EVERY week, and DG FAMILY, you are the ones I've relied on through all my struggles when I had no where else to go. THANK YOU!!!
Dean, you have taught me to snicker on the inside. I am so grateful, and I love you and all your team! (Especially you Mike and Tony and Megan, wow, you guys are all so wonderful!!!) And to follow in the footsteps of MATT LARSON and CAROL STINSON, WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!
PS: Should I share what I did with the book, or should I wait to tell that story some other time?
Very happy for you Tammy. I have read a lot of your posts over the years here Tammy and I know you have had your share of ups and downs. So this is like winning the super bowl of REI Tammy. Now keep up the good work.
I hope your family is happy for you now that you never gave up.
God bless you and your family Tammy.
Steve.
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Tammy, Congratulations!!! So happy for you!!!! Looking forward to reading about your future deals with Dean!! You Go Girl!!
It was nice to have met you this weekend! God bless you ALWAYS!!
Cris
it was very nice to finally meet you. i'm sorry cecil and i never could find the restaraunt to meet you guys for dinner, but i'm sure we'll see you next year. congratulations once again for winning. you now know that you know that you know you have the tools and "the quiet confidence" to move forward and do great things in your life and the lives of others. how cool is that:-)?
keep moving forward, rob
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Tammy congratulation on winning the contest, and breaking out of the prison. After this weekend you sounds like overcame a lot. I wish you the best of luck and keeping on pressing forward. Your post was very help ful Thank You
Chris
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Congratulations Tammy,
I knew you would win,i always vote for winners,and when i seen your video i knew that you were the one that would be on top. You did have some tough competition though,everyone else is just as much a winner as you are too.
You help make us all winners in our own way and i look forward to reading more of your posts and seeing how much farther you can go.
The Universe is a big place and like you i am reaching for the stars as well!!
Keep up the good work in RE and with your self.
David Boisvert
Tammy, you give of yourself so selflessly that it was bound to come back in spades sooner or later for you.
For all of the success you've had so far I believe that you are only at the beginning of bigger and brighter things.
You don't need to fake it til you make it anymore because you've made it!
Congrats Tammy, WTG!!!
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You've inspired and help so many...you totally deserve this!!! Congrats to you for all your hard work and success!!!
Chip & Andrea Weule
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It was great meeting you this weekend and also a inspiration to move forward. I myself can relate to everything you mentioned! So I am working on my BREAKOUT of my prison of past experiences. You will see me moving on and moving up. So go for the glory you deserve it!!
Kim and Deb
Congrats Tammy! Well deserved, you had my vote all along
Keep up the excellent work!!!!!!!
Lenee
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Congratulations Tammy I do not know you but let me tell you I feel your emotion and the importance of having this opportunity. I hope I can get there some day. Sharing the feeling you felt with me actually made me feel as if I was there with you. I look forward to hearing more about your amazing journey. I have to get my first deal and the second and third! I need to attend that amazing Edge Event I want to feel the energy and meet my DG family!!!!
Maria
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Don't look back, Miss Tammy-- there's too much to look forward to.
With much admiration and thanks,
Tina
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Hey Tammy,
I just noticed your 2012 Dean/Tammy photo, so proud!
Keep him at your side and you'll continue to conquer everything.
Never, Never, Never Quit, N3Q
"Nothing happens until you place an offer."
"Skip Deal #1, go straight to Deal #2; it's so much easier."
"There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all." — Peter F. Drucker... so, "Don't sweat the small stuff." -R.Carlson. "The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one."~E.Hubbard, The Note Book, 1927...so, Do it for the right reason and "Do it with a headache!" - Dean Graziosi, Weekly Wisdom #176
Not just for winning - but for the perseverence of getting to this point. Remember you are fearfully and wonderfully made. March forward in confidence.
Yes - I want to hear the what you did with the book!!
Much love to you
Blessings & Favor,
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Hi Tammy, How are you
Wow is all I can say, This has to be one of the most amazing expiriences in your life. From here on now you are going to become the next rock star. You are truly a champ and a motivator. I missed this year edge event and I never want to miss another one from now on. I missed the opportunity to meet you and pick your brain a little bit lol. I also sent in my success video and my goal is to win it for next year so that I can be part of that amazing group. Keep up the great work and I can't wait to hear about your next deal
We have to say that you really really and really deserve it! you are an inspiration to a lot of people including us. We are very happy for you and I am sure your husband will be on board doing a lot of real estate with you and working towards your family goals. You know, you have us as friends, we were very happy to share this moment with you on stage and off stage. You go girl! and let's kill some deals!!! Call us anytime!
Tom
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Congratulations Tammy. There is no doubt that you DESERVED this.
Keep it going, keep on inspiring others to keep it going and most of all, enjoy the ride
Andy Sager
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Thank you so much, I can see that you are doing great things too. Was sad to see you were not at EDGE this year!
Cris, it was SO wonderful to meet you! You are such a caring and kind person! We need to stay in touch! Your son is so bright and has such a great future starting so early!
God Bless you! Jesus is my guiding light and savior, and the greatest thank you goes to Him!
Congratulations again on winning. With all of the struggles you have been through and you still did not quit, you really deserved to win. Continue to build that confidence and then protect it. I know how you feel. I constantly do the same thing to myself.
It was great to meet and talk with you at the EDGE this year. Keep the positive momentum going.
Bruce
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Tammy,
Do you know what my favorite thing about this year is? It's that A lot of people have been sharing not only their triumphs but there struggles as well. Your story is like that. I love to see your excitement but also it touches a lot of people to know the challenges you have faced too.
I cannot believe that May is here already. Time to smash through some obstacles!
Have a great time at the Send me Away!
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Congrats Tammy! Well done.
Pat
When we won last year it felt like winning the lottery! We couldn't believe it! It was like the ultimate reward
You do deserve everything that comes your way Tammy.
It was great meeting you this weekend.
Congrats to you!!
Julie
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YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to speak w/you again!!
Wish I had been there to see you win! Love it!
-Teresa
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CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN TAMMY!!! you are the definition of persistence and determination .You plow through obstacles and get out of your comfort zone !!! these r qualities of a WINNER !!!!!! NICE JOB !!!!!!!!!!!
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Congratulations Girl!!
Another victory for the Girls!!! As Dean said it himself, and not to brag to the guys... but...
"THE GIRLS ARE KICKING BUTT!!!"
Way to Go Tammy, your determination and perserverance have definitely paid off! I know you will achieve many more great things in rei! Keep up your great spirit!
So proud of you!
Val
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Hi Rob,
Thank you! It is extremely wonderful to realize what has been there latent in front of me all this time.
It was great to get to talk to you! We got lost finding the Restaurant too. The address or restaurant wasn't in the GPS, so we turned into the mall, and got lucky, it was actually there, and not on Camelback at all.
keep moving forward, rob
This has been a work in me that I've been doing since the beginning of 2010, I just had my eyes opened to the fact that I have more value than I have ever given myself credit for.
I aim to HELP people, I LOVE to help others and share so that others are able to learn from not only my success, but the failures and struggles I have to overcome which is essential to being successful.
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CONGRATS Tammy -- ENJOY!!
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Congratulations Tammy! Maybe there was something in the water to make us Waukesha girls really let out our emotions! All of the contestants were so deserving as well, but I was sure pulling for you. I was crying with you, but I was watching from home. Maybe you don't know this, but there are a lot of people that look up to you already. I am one of them. Thanks for wearing your heart on your sleeve!
Gina
Tammy,
YOu worked really hard for this. GREAT JOB!! I am sorry happy for you . YOu are so strong. Keep your shield up. You and I both know there is lots of supprt here for you. Enjoy the ride Tammy. It is karma you deserve it.
Donna
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