Jen – I’m pleased that my call speaks to you. If it’s your time be sure to follow-through and sign up for the email list so that you can find out about some great events to connect the link between authenticity and abundance. You may even want to sign up for the free phone experience here. Honor your core. Be bold!

I think you should write an article about knowing when to quit – healthy authenticity vs. toxic; what happens when ‘authentic belief’ results compromised thinking?

In my position I have the unfortunate position of occasionally hearing stories about failed businesses that are basically grounded in authenticity – ‘since I’m convinced this is what I really want I just know it will work out … I don’t really need a business or marketing plan’ sums it up pretty well.

Every single one of them has just been a roll of the dice… they are ‘trusting the universe’ using authenticity as the rationalization.

It’s just seems a matter of the right tool for the job. When it comes to personal relationships there’s no question of the power of authentic vulnerability. But when it comes to fostering business relationships that may not be a good application.

I would simply rather think than pray/hope/wish or go by feelings when it comes to business.

I just spent the last half hour +/- reading your current post, plus this one and all of the comments. This is powerful stuff and is definitely not for the half hearted.

In fact, it verifies what you wrote in a recent comment on my blog – that your blog “kicks ass”. It truly does.

What you wrote and that which is shared here in the comment section has me thinking….

I love when blog posts do that for me.

Thank you.
.-= Barbara Swafford´s last blog ..It’s About Time =-.

I’d say of the three you offered definitely enthusiasm. One decides in her heart not head. Profit is a head projection.

I’d personally never bet the farm on something that was not fully aligned on the inside. What makes you feel gloriously alive? Nail that and you’ll at least be in the ballpark.

I just wanted to say that you ask the hardest questions at times! I was pondering the question you asked, “What work must I do in order to trust my uniquness enough to bet the farm on it?”

What criteria do you use to decide to whether to bet the farm?!
Enthusiasm? Profitability? Uniqueness in the marketplace?

Thanks!

Keena
.-= Keena´s last blog ..The Secret to Happiness… =-.

Keena – I love your questions and I totally appreciate your friendship and support. You asked. I know there are a LOT of “starving artists” who would love to make a living doing what they love, but finding that the market does not support making a living at it. How would you suggest they go about linking their authenticity to their abundance?

The same way as the rest of us. In short work a process that assures they are going for their purest vein of authenticity, while also putting themselves in environments around others who are not starving. I suspect that many of these folks have come to believe a self-story that does not give them much of a chance. They need to write and believe a new story. Send them here, that’s my calling to show them how.

2. For the scanner-types: How would you suggest going about gaining abundance from numerous varied interests? Even for Scanner’s there is a main sweet spot that is more likely to r provide the most joy and cash. I think that some Scanners scan because they never have hit that pure vein and ridden the natural enthusiasm of it. I know because in retrospect that’s what I did. Scanners need help in seeing that there is one thing that can they can do better than anyone else. Send them here. The way will be shown to them.

3. For the quasi-scanner types: How would you go about linking your several different and varied interests with abundance? For both 2 & 3: Split them? Lump them? Maybe that’s dependent on the interests themselves? Perhaps it is a moot point if they are coalesced enough? I’m not sure I really understand your question. But even Scanners need one stream working well first before they ought to start a second. By well I mean a certain level of income that they can count on. So do your main thing well, make it profitable and then build your second stream.

4. There are hundreds of business models. How do you know which one(s) apply BEST to your linking of authenticity and abundance? And maybe you might even need to create a new model! Excellent question. I think most of us do need to create the model that works best for us. There is too much dependence on proven methods by the experts. But if it goes against your nature to use an already constructed model – it won’t work for you. Everything is better off when structure in service to your uniqueness. Dig the round hole rather than trying to fit the square peg in it. Most folks just don’t take their uniqueness far enough! I’m glad you have fearlessly decided to go wherever you need to go!

Patricia – You are welcome. Be strong and focus on what brings you alive!

Stacey – Than you for keeping the enthusiasm bug alive and for spreading it. For something to spread it must first be caught. I’m please that you have decided to enact Divine coalescence for yourself. Enjoy the buzz!

Karl – Thanks man. I live to inspire. It means a lot to me that it’s working. Who knows how far I will pull back? But if I do I promise something better in its stead. I always though retain the right to change my mind.