Today has been a roller-coast ride of fascinating fun, magic and delight as I travelled form Nadi, Fiji to one of it’s neighboring islands, Savusavu… mixed with some sadness (yet gratitude for no lives lost) with learning about Sir Richard Branson’s Guest Home on Necker Island being destroyed last night by fire.

Guest House on Necker Island destroyed by Fire!

Photo from: http://www.virgin.com/richard-branson/blog/fire-on-necker-island

It was only six months ago that I spent a week with Sir Richard Branson, and a select group of entrepreneurs on his private (Necker) island. The main Guest House was where we spent many hours having mastermind meetings, enjoying meals and drinks, entertaining each other with our antics and simply just having fun and enjoying the magnificent panoramic views from the location.

To learn that all that has gone up in flames and smoke, literally razed to the ground from the fire saddens me greatly. I know how much history was in that home, both in energy and experiences and with artifacts that Richard so proudly hosted in the Guest House. I’m also sad to hear that with his office being in the main home where the fire was that many of his personal photographs and journals are now gone…. forever.

I learned about the story while flying in a helicopter to Savusavu to attend Anthony Robbins private Platinum Partner event, held at his home grounds in Namale, Fiji.

Ready to board our helicopter with some of the other Tony Robbins Platinum Partner's to Savusavu, Fiji

Just after I had taken this photograph, then uploaded it to facebook, I felt a lurch in my gut. It wasn’t from the helicopter shuddering in the winds (although that did happen a few times). Instead it was from reading the news about Richard Branson’s Necker Island home being on fire.

Katie Joy-Helicopter Nadi to Savusavu, Fiji

What felt surreal is that when I arrived on Necker Island, it too was by helicopter, taking in the grand and magnificent views of the island and the Guest House so beautifully mounted on the highest peak of the island.

And today, I was flying in a helicopter, flying into Savusavu to spend time with another person who is also one of my key mentors, hero’s and now friend, Anthony Robbins.

The experience of flying in the helicopter for arrival whilst reading the news, had me so viscerally linked back to my Necker Island experience in a heart-beat. I imagined the Guest house (and the rest of the island and homes) in my mind, seeing the house and all it’s detail go up in flames, while imagining the steep hill descent everyone would have had to run in the dark (at 4am!) to escape the danger.

I’m just so glad to learn that everyone was OK, and no injuries occurred.

On Richard’s blog, he states: “We had a tropical storm with winds up to 90mph. A big lightning storm came around 4am and hit the house. My son Sam and nephew Jack rushed to the house and helped get everyone out and many thanks to Kate Winslet for helping to carry my 90 year mum out of the main house to safety – she was wondering when a Director was going to shout CUT!”

You can read more of the story here: http://www.virgin.com/richard-branson/blog/fire-on-necker-island

While I spent time on Necker Island in February with Sir Richard Branson, I shared with him my vision and goal for The Global Trading Game, a game that is helping to shift human consciousness for creativity of lifestyle and abundance principles.

Global Trading Game Blog

The Global Trading Game began at Brisbane International airport (an hour before I was to board my flight to LAX). It was January 4th, and I was inspired by reading an article in a magazine that I bought, about “One Red Paperclip”. The article was about a Canadian guy called Kyle McDonald, who in 2005 began trading with a single red paperclip, for items each time that were ‘bigger or better’ until he made a final trade for his goal. A house. (He traded 14 times in one year to date to reach his goal!)

Inspired by Kyle’s adventure, I found my plan to demonstrate the principles of how to consciously create your lifestyle by design, including abundance and higher contribution. (You can read more about The Global Trading Game here). In seconds of making my decision at the airport, I purchased a packet of Tim Tams (chocolate coated cookies) for $3.75 and immediately jumped online to post a blog about my commitment.

Since then, I have been journeying around the world, traded six times in five different locations, trading each time for ‘items’ that were ‘bigger or better’.

I traded the Tim Tam cookies for a book.(Canadian $34.95)

Then the book for a social media internet marketing package. (US$1,795)

Then the social media internet marketing package for a photography/videography package. (US$4,000)

The then videography package for an Internet Marketing Mentoring Package. (US$ 7,934)

The the internet marketing mentoring package for an exclusive stay at a Spanish health retreat for 8 people. (US$19,400)

Then the Exclusive Health retreat package for a Wealth creation package – ($46,994)

The Wealth Creation package I am currently holding for the next trade is incredible!

The “Wealth Creation” Package

What’s included:

Two Independent Packages (combined as one)

1. Income Creator + Lifestyle Professional Software – 6 month coaching program, where the client gets one-on-one support and mentored to trade Options. The package comes with a full copy of Lifestyle Professional plus a complete range of training and mindset coaching for 12 months. All the ingredients for a beginner to start and become profitable. Valued at $21,994

2. Elite Investor Program – 12 month investment program provides a combination of financial planning, then selective ETF & Option trades placed for you. This program requires a min. of $350,000 to be invested. This is not a coaching program, it’s a complete high level investment program. Included in all of the Lifestyle software, memberships and training for the 12 months, to allow the client to learn more about what we’re doing for them. Valued at $25,000

So, I’ve shared my journey, vision and adventure with some amazing people along the way, including Sir Richard Branson (who because I got clear with my vision and perhaps a dash of luck – or Universal Alignment – I got an invitation from one of the Traders to go to Necker Island and spend some time with him.)

Katie Joy spending time with Sir Richard Branson on Necker Island

Which brings me full circle to today and feeling a little deja vu flying in the helicopter when I read the news about Richard’s home.

Here’s a video of my helicopter journey and arrival to Necker Island in February earlier this year.

Katie Joy & Aussie Rob Wilson Trader 6 in Global Trading Game

Last Friday this fantastic article was released in the Independent Newspaper in Hervey Bay. (Huge “Thank you!” to reporter, Scott Rowe.)

Click this link to download the full article  >>> CLICK HERE <<<

I decided to hold back sharing it until now since last Friday was the day of the ROYAL WEDDING. All eyes (including mine) globally were transfixed on the television on this wonderful day celebrating the fairytale union, wedding and the story of Wills and Kate.

The Global Trading Game is the story of my own fairytale – and one which so many are becoming a part of (either by being IN the game, or participating along the journey with support and encouragement. To everyone one of you, “Thank you!”)

While Trade 6 is now complete, and I’m now holding a certificate to the value of $46,994 for a “Wealth Creation” package,  I’m truly excited for ‘Aussie’ Rob Wilson and his team from www.lifestyletrader.com to experience the package of Trade 5 – which is the “Lifestyle Design Health & Wellness” package.

The owners of the retreat, Andy and Carol West who run Obsidian Health Retreat in Benissa, Spain and Rich Waterman from “Get Rich Coaching” are a truly magnificent team for helping to create balance, wellness and an expansion of designing your ‘Lifestyle’. I can only wish to be a ‘fly on the wall’ to witness the fun frolics I’d anticipate ‘Aussie’ Rob Wilson and his team getting up to during their ‘detox’…. I suspect a few red wines might be flowing!

One of the magical lessons I keep learning throughout this journey, is to trust my instinct, and ALLOW the art of flowing. Letting go of the ‘expectations’ and allowing awareness to be open to see the gifts in everything. Especially, the people I meet along the way, and connect as a result of the game.

I’m having so much fun on this adventure!

Behind the scenes of Trade 6…

With Murray Priestley and the Trade 6 Certificate for "Wealth Creation Package" $46,994

Gold Coast - Lifestyle Trader HQ

My friend, Preetesh (Pretzel) Morar and I traveled by car from Brisbane to the Gold Coast on Tuesday 19th April, to get some insight and ‘behind the scenes’ of the Lifestyle Trader Group. It was here, that I met the CEO – Murray Priestley, and was told the full extent of their trade. They really shocked me with surprise for with their full (and now expanded) offer! You can read more about the details of the trade here >>Click Here<<

But the package was ‘up’d’ by Murray (CEO) from $40,000 to $46,994! As you would expect, I was thrilled! These are not some fluffed up numbers, instead represent real value with their offer.

Our visit ended just before noon. So Pretzel and I grabbed a snack and a drink and headed north in the car to Hervey Bay, stopping off in Brisbane to drop off some packages. Our journey took us almost six hours, with the occasional random stop for a drink or a ‘rest’ break.

We made it to the Mantra Hotel in Hervey Bay about 8:30pm. So we dashed off to the hotel restaurant for some food and something to eat before we settled into the hotel room. While we were eating, Aussie Rob and his wife Kerry called to say they had finished their conference event at the hotel and wanted to catch up. They came and drank some wine with us (the kitchen had closed) and we were excited to catch up again (Pretzel and I had met Aussie Rob in Thailand at an Internet Marketing event).

The next day was the ‘official’ trade day.

We met up with ‘Aussie’ Rob, Kerry and ‘Captain’ Michael at the local Toogoom boat ramp, where we drove out in Michael’s boat to Lifestyle Island. We had a look around, enjoyed the rustic feel of the Australian island, and sat down outside one (of the two) properties on the island, where Aussie Rob and I did an interview and officially exchanged our trades.

The Official Pose For The Exchange Of Trade 6: The "Wealth Creation" Package

There are some great people who helped make this day happen, and participated with the fun and joy of the adventure. I want to take a moment to acknowledge “Captain” Michael (it was great to meet you!), Kerry Wilson – Aussie Rob’s wife and business partner, and of course “Aussie” Rob Wilson himself.

'Captain' Michael, Kerry Wilson, Aussie Rob Wilson and Katie Joy

Someone near and dear to me and who is a great friend, Pretzel Morar – you really made a difference to the experience. Thanks for sharing this leg of the adventure and for your assistance with filming and photography Pretz! (And for all your driving!)

Aussie Rob Wilson, Katie Joy & Preetesh (Pretzel) Morar

And a SPECIAL Thank you goes to Scott Rowe, from the Hervey Bay Independent, who heard about my story and was not only delighted to share it with a written article, but is also a huge supporter now for my (our) adventure! Thanks Scott. Here’s to celebrating with you!

Scott Rowe - Reporter for The Independent Newspaper (Hervey Bay), Katie Joy & Aussie Rob Wilson

We all met up with Scott at Goody’s restaurant back on the mainland on Wednesday 20th April. While we ate, and drank – celebrating this great connection and milestone for the adventure, Scott interviewed ‘Aussie’ Rob and myself. Hence the article at the top of this blog.

Goody’s – Thank you for such tremendous food! Have a look at some of these delights that we munched on!

Goody's Salad

More delicious salads!

Lasagne and salad

So, the question I always get asked at each trade is “What do you think you will trade it for next?”

My honest and candid answer is, “I don’t know!”

That’s all part of the adventure!

I am very curious at this stage of the game, as to WHO is a likely candidate for the next trade, and WHAT they may have to offer. The game ‘value’ is now moving beyond the $50,000 mark which means there will some interesting offers coming, I am sure.

CONTACT KATIE HERE

While the trade itself may be priceless and not hold a set value, it’s about what value it can bring to the next person trading in the game, while helping me move towards my goal to finally trade for a position on Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic spaceship.

Along the way, I am also working on my goal to raise US$1,000,000 for Virgin Unite (Richard Branson’s Charity fund). I was delighted to share in on a conference call two nights ago with the Virgin Unite staff to discuss my goal and strategies and their support. (I’ll update in a blog soon!)

As for Richard Branson’s sentiments about my goals, he recently wrote to me and shared this:

“Katie really is a real Joy. She’s working day and night to raise a million dollars for charity and people are finding it difficult to say no to her. If anyone can pull it off, she can. She’s got a great personality, great determination and a real twinkle in her eye. If you read this please make sure you also don’t say no to her.” Richard Branson

Katie Joy & Sir Richard Branson

$200,000 Packet of Tim Tams

I’m sitting back in Brisbane airport, waiting for my departure to head back to Perth, Western Australia.

It has a sense of de ja vu, as it was almost sixteen weeks ago that I sat in the international lounge, trembling with nerves as I took action on an idea, inspired by a magazine article.

The article I read was about Kyle McDonald’s “One Red Paperclip” story, a Canadian who in 2005/2006 traded up one single red paperclip for items “bigger and better” until he reached his goal for a house. He was successful, and 14 trades and one year from beginning his journey in North America, he held the keys to his new home in Canada.

The power of an idea!

I felt inspired because it was January 3rd 2011 when I read this story. It was only four days earlier, on New Year’s Eve, that I made the commitment to travel forward in 2011 with an adventurous way to teach “Lifestyle Design Principles” and how to create the life of your dreams using ‘out-of-the-box’ thinking.

For the last three years I have been enjoying my time to myself (and mostly traveling the world), as I’ve created a lifestyle of freedom with passive income streams and living my life on my terms. All based on these principles.

Kyle McDonald’s strategy was perfect. I wanted to do it. But on a global level.

I started the “Global Trading Game” in January (after reading an article on his story) – beginning my journey in Australia with a $3.75 packet of Tim Tams bought at the airport. I’ve since traveled around the world, and traded now in 5 different countries, with Trade 6 recently exchanged for a $46,994 “Wealth Creation” Package.

My end goal is to trade up for a position on Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic plane to experience sub-orbital space, as well as collectively raising US$1,000,000 for Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Unite charity.

A seat on Virgin Galactic has the value of $200,000. That’s my goal. I’m 25% of the way there, and achieved in as short a time as 15 weeks! I’m constantly in awe, and marvelling at the success of how quickly this game has evolved, and now is almost running on it’s own!

I’m about to board, and take flight… so I’ll update more again soon.

Katie Joy & Sir Richard Branson

Hi, I’m Katie Joy “The Global Butterfly”

I’m ‘originally’ from Australia. But now having traveled the world almost full-time for the last 3 years, home really is ‘in the air.’

I love to share ideas, insights and inspiration on creating Lifestyle Freedom and how you too can create your own Lifestyle by Design. First and foremost by simply LIVING it! You know, walking my talk and being an example of leading life the way you want it to be!

This page here is dedicated to share with you an example of designing life on your terms. Here’s a BIG VISION, and I’m playing it out with the use of a Global Trading Game (inspired by Kyle McDonald with his “One Red Paperclip” in 2005) as I travel around the world (many times over) to achieve my goal.

What is my goal with the trading game?

My personal goal is: I want to get a position on Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic for an out of space experience.

My Contribution goal: I wish to piggy-back the trading game to help raise US$1,000,000 to donate to Virgin Unite (Richard Branson’s Charity Foundation).

I started the trade in Jan 2011 with a packet of Tim Tam’s (double coated chocolate cookies) from Australia.

The rules of the trade are:

You must offer to trade something that is “Bigger or Better” than what I currently have.

Ideally, the ‘item’ traded needs to be ‘light weight’ – this needs some thought outside the box. I’m travelling all over the world. So I need the freedom to move and trade. Consider: programs, a promise note, an appointment (eg. spend a day with a Movie Star), virtual goods, a certificate of value (eg. flight in a private jet!) <— think I’m raising the bar for what is possible? The thing is… this trading game is already moving fast… stay in touch, post your comments, join “The Global Butterfly Community” on Facebook (Thanks in advance for CLICKING the “Like” button on the fanpage).

Here’s some more specifications for when I trade with you:

I will come and meet you.
Get a photo with you for the blog.
Promote your own URL (if you have one)
Do a quick 2-minute video with you for the trade.
Create a second video interview with you for the back-end documentary.

p.s. I have the right to bend, flex and create new rules along the way.

For example. In the beginning, one of the offers to trade was my Tim Tam’s for a drug cocktail of Valium and Viagra! That’s a “No deal”. No drugs or alcohol! Though, it did cause me to giggle with the suggestion. I mean, think about it!

As for the $1,000,000 to raise from the global community, I will be putting that into action in the coming weeks with some strategies I masterminded with Sir Richard Branson and the Maverick Mastermind Group when I recently spent a week on Necker Island (February 2011).

Remember to bookmark this website, and to check in regularly! You can also register your name and primary email into the box on the right-hand side bar to get updates and be informed with where I am in the world and some great information (and sometimes gifts) that I have to offer.

Katie Joy & Sir Richard Branson

Last week on Necker Island was an incredible life experience – fun, playful, insightful, and lots of masterminding… friendships, ideas and support… and wait ’til you hear what Sir Richard said about my Global Trading Game and goal to create US$1,000,000 for Virgin Unite!

I’ve decided to share some of the insights and highlights of the Necker Island experience, shared with Sir Richard Branson, Joe Polish, Yanik Silver and their joint mastermind group which I am so grateful to have participated in.

The information is just too great to keep to myself.

While it might cost a small fortune to create the opportunity for everyone to have the experience I just had, I’ve decided to make available a free webinar for you to get a taste of that experience…. to whet your appetite for what is possible

Webinar: “Necker Experience: Lifestyle Design and Marketing Strategy Secrets”

Wednesday 9th March – 7pm USA EST

https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/904956478

Do you have a burning question about what you MOST want to know about my Necker Island Experience? Then please, comment below.

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I’ve just celebrated the MOST wonderful week of my life yet, on Sir Richard Branson’s Necker Island.

Since arriving back to the UK this morning, I’ve needed to focus my priority on catching up on much needed sleep.

The last few hours I’ve spent diligently combing through hundreds (if not over a thousand) pictures and video clips I took while luxuriating on the island!

My time on the island was super-busy!

It was a whirlwind of masterminding, water-sports, massage, activities, night parties and special event dinners (rotating between the main guest house and the several different private beach locations). There was no time to write blogs. So I captured my magic moments on film instead. (I’ll be sharing some of these with you soon… stay tuned).

In addition to experience the magnificence of the island and fulfilling one of my biggest dreams on my ‘bucket list’ I got to spend lots of quality time with Sir Richard Branson, Joe Polish, Yanik Silver and the “Maverick” mastermind group for the entire week.

My life will never be the same again.

Why?

Belief. New higher standards. New insights. Great connections.

And the “Stretch factor”… like a rubber-band that has been pulled tight, and then let go, and is now much larger than before. When you ‘stretch’ past a ‘self-limit’ all of a sudden you ask yourself, “What else is possible?”

Associating with a circle of peers who are some of the best thought-leaders, entrepreneurs and internet marketers in the world will definitely do that to you.

Spending quality time with Sir Richard Branson on Necker Island definitely will!

Coming soon… in addition to my own Lifestyle Design strategies and experiences… I’ll be sharing some greater collective strategies, patterns, insights and more… including some of the questions many of you have been asking me on facebook and in a previous survey.

If you have any more questions about Necker Island, my experience on Necker Island, Lifestyle Design tips or strategies, or marketing strategies.. please leave your comments below and I will answer them, or find out the answer for you…

…More coming very soon…

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