Comments on: Stand Up For Individuality

By: Tom Volkar

Tom Volkar — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:09:55 +0000

Stacey – Our individuality is our edge. Smart coaches know how to line you up for success.

Jocelyn – keeping you down and making you fit an illusionary mold is such fear based thinking. Her’s to the day that you break free and declare your right to be all of who you are without apology.

By: Jocelyn at I TAKE OFF THE MASK

Jocelyn at I TAKE OFF THE MASK — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:12:02 +0000

Thanks for this post, Tom! Quite timely and helpful. I've had some problems expressing my individuality in the Corporate world where conformity seems to be the norm and individuality an unwritten taboo. Regulations suppress individuality - little things like imposing uniforms so everybody else can look alike and even the clean desk policy which strives to erase from your own desk little marks that you've been there. Maybe the way to go is really to strive for self-employment. Jocelyn at I TAKE OFF THE MASKs last blog post..How Do You Treat a Bad Person?

By: Stacey / Create a Balance

Stacey / Create a Balance — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 12:38:40 +0000

Love it! Love it! Love it! I find the working with a life coach significantly helps people express, live, and thrive within their individuality. Stacey / Create a Balances last blog post..7 Strategies for Putting Your Authentic Self First

By: Tom Volkar

Tom Volkar — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:19:07 +0000

Evita – Congrats on your upcoming leap. Please return and tell us how the landing turned out. The world needs your authentic expression. Take heart in that.

N. Welcome. Tell us more next time.

Imee – Some environments are more supportive of authenticity than others. In your own home do your thing, by all means.

Stacey – And you are still enjoying that freedom. Once felt we just can’t go back.

Evelyn – It’s what I do because it’s who I am. Thanks for noticing.

Christa – Sounds like you truly broke the shackles and there is no holding back. Be your wild self there are enough opf us waiting to support you.

By: Christa

Christa — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:23:28 +0000

I jumped off the bridge into self-employment 9 years ago in my day business and it was one of the best things to ever happen to me. Over time I became disillusioned by that business and just three weeks ago, I fired myself. I said self (sound like Donald Trump) “YOU ARE FIRED”. I was not being my true self.

Now, with my new venture, Giggle On, I am shining my light, my playful and empathetic Christa light, to everyone I meet.

Am I fearful I won’t succeed in turning my passion into a business? Sure, but I am more fearful how I would feel 10 year from now if I didn’t even TRY to turn my passion into a business.

Will the market respond to my message? Will my mortgage be get paid on time? Will my cup of coffee run dry before I stop typing this email? I dunno but I’ll tell you this – I am being more me than I ever have been before and I am LOVING IT!

Don’t Give Up! on your dream, your goals or on life.

Giggle On my friends, Giggle On!

Latest post: Big Giggly Goals with Laughter Yoga

By: Evelyn Lim

Evelyn Lim — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:25:21 +0000

I like how you consistently inspire us to be authentic and true to who we are. If there is any fear that I am experiencing in stepping into my own Divine Power, I’d know who to go to! Keep up the good work!!

Evelyn Lims last blog post..Resolving Conflicts: Peace or Drama?

By: Stacey Shipman

Stacey Shipman — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:13:24 +0000

2 years ago I had to finally ask myself “where is all this fear coming from”. I took the time to dig deep and now I have the answer to that question. Not an easy road, but a very worthwhile one. And true to your words, I felt very free!

Stacey Shipmans last blog post..A poem On Commitment

By: Imee

Imee — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:17:08 +0000

Interestingly enough, I have to agree on this. I never thought I'd venture in a home-based business with my family and still be able to be true to myself or stand up for individuality. This way I'm always discovering new things about myself and others. Imees last blog post..Things To Consider Before You Start Working From Home

By: N. Balasubramanian

N. Balasubramanian — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:11:41 +0000

Promoting one’s individuality surely paves away to success as one who promotes individuality really gets himself prepared to accept failures as a way of life.

By: Evita

Evita — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:10:57 +0000

Hi Tom

This is a fantastic post and said in such a refreshing way, perhaps the best one that I have read so far on this topic. At least it spoke to me loud and clear.

I loved especially this quote: “The longer it takes for you to choose bold authentic expression – the longer it will take you to get what you want.”

I think this said it all to me and I want to live as consciously as possible to always keep that at the back of my head, to not fall into some comfort zone out of fear.

I am proud to say that I am taking a huge leap in a few months myself and leaving a very secure and steady job and nice pay check to free myself. Not sure yet where it will lead, but it is the first step in my personal self expression and so far fear has stayed out of it