Archive for October, 2007

Oct 27 2007

What Work Would You Do Marooned On An Island?

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Isle of Delightful WorkIn my last blog, I challenged you to ask yourself some questions about what kind of work you would do if you lived on an enchanted island and the only requirement was that your work must naturally bring you alive and make your heart sing.

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Oct 24 2007

What Will I Be When I Grow Up? I Wonder…

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Isle of Delightful WorkCuriously and whimsically wondering is the right approach for this essential question. Curiosity keeps our inquiry light and speculative, rather than stressful and anxious.

It’s funny how so many folks sheepishly explain their lack of success or focused clarity by claiming they’ve yet to grow up.

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Oct 18 2007

The Power in Being Pissed Off

Published by under Getting Unstuck | Email This Post Email This Post | 2,526 views

Sometimes we just need to get good and mad at ourselves. Not a judging or belittling mad, but an empowering mad. The kind of mad that reaches deep for a determination that will not easily die.

The best time to reach deep and channel your anger is when things are looking dire and could go either way.

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Oct 16 2007

Opportunities Abound… But Where Do They Come From?

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Become an opportunity creator rather than an opportunity seeker.

I used to search for opportunities. As an opportunity seeker, I once sought out ways to make more money. But I know now that what I was really looking for was greater freedom. That freedom was found by recognizing my own talents, values and capabilities rather than seeking opportunities created by others.

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Oct 13 2007

Screw Going Back to School

Published by under Freedom of Self-Employment | Email This Post Email This Post | 2,253 views

How many times have you heard this from confused folks who have yet to find their true calling?

“I’m thinking about going back to school.”

Screw that! Why? Because the odds are excellent that more education and/or additional credentialing isn’t necessary to get to the level of success, freedom and work fulfillment that you desire.

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Oct 09 2007

Complete One Small Action

Published by under Life Coaching | Email This Post Email This Post | 1,704 views

In this post I offered a dare. I dared seekers of work life freedom to make both a decision and a declaration of their intention. It’s interesting that so many have chosen to remain in work that does not bring them alive. So many think that fulfilling work is so difficult to find that they need to be dared to just take the first step.

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Oct 05 2007

Is it Your Time for Work Life Freedom?

Published by under Freedom of Self-Employment | Email This Post Email This Post | 1,609 views

Okay, it’s time to put up or shut up about this business of making your dreams come true. I’m directly speaking to those of you who have believed your own excuses for far too long, or who are biding your time, waiting for your ship to come in. (Update: There are no ships headed for your port, right now. And none are scheduled.)

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