Can you believe it? This is my last official quickie of 2017! What a ride 2017 was. And before I get into things here, and no matter what happened, I want you to acknowledge everything that happened – good and bad – and how it’s helped you learn.
Try to reframe the word failure, because it’s not always about winning or failing, it’s about learning or… learning. Yes! Can you we agree to take the word failure out of our vocabulary? As Nelson Mandela once said, “I don’t lose. I either win or learn.”
We need the contrast to help guide us where to go next. Personally, there we several things that I hoped to accomplish or have a different outcome within 2017, but it just made me realize that those dips and darkness were needed to amplify all the good things.
“The failures just tell you what to do next.”
And it was often the opposite of what I thought. Whether you lost a business, a friendship or a relationship, you learned. We are always learning and all the things we learn only help us live in our purpose. But here’s the thing, in order to realize all this, we need to find the courage to go against the grain. We need to say no. We need to do things that challenge what others say is the right thing to do.
You don’t need new goals; you just need to have the courage to say no to things that aren’t elevating your life. And trust me, it’s not going to be easy, but when you really dig deep and think outside the box, you can say truthfully that you lived a life that fully made you expand into the human you were meant to be.
“Step into your courage and into your truth.”
Wishing you abundance and bravery in 2018 – I cannot wait to see you rock your life!
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In This Episode You Will Learn:
Resources:
2018 For the Love of Money Mastermind
http://fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind
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Photographer, jewelry maker and my guest today, Liana Louzon and I go way back (more than a decade) to my fitness competition days. It’s safe to say that a lot has changed, but one thing that hasn’t changed is the positive, driven and encouraging vibe that she gives off just by speaking with her.
Originally from Russia, Liana made her way to Canada at the age of 14 and shares her journey of assimilating and learning a new language. While there were times of struggle, Liana learned to tap into her intuition and has since used that very skill to forge ahead in her creative businesses – namely her jewelry company, Rocking Vibe.
If you’re a creative or longing to get MORE creative, be sure to listen in to hear how Liana taps into both her intuition, gets in her “zone,” and as a result creates a springboard for creativity.
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Questions Asked in This Episode:
In This Episode We Talk about:
Quotes:
“Fear means progress is on the rise.”
“Fear is exciting. Show up, trust and choose bravery.”
“Even when I didn’t believe, I knew what I wanted.”
“Knowing your weaknesses is just as important as knowing your strengths.”
“Be intuitive with who you are.”
“Allow yourself to evolve.”
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Born and raised in Moscow, Russia, Liana immigrated to Canada at the age of 14. While learning English as a second language, Liana found that artistry (including her passion for photography as well as jewelry making and beading) helped her feel grounded and became a way of expressing herself as she faced the challenges of life in a new country. As her life evolved, Liana became a mother which ignited her desire to use her passion to contribute to a better future. In the summer of 2014, the idea of Rocking Vibe glimmered in her heart, and it wasn’t long before that spark became a fierce fire and Rocking Vibe was created.
Resources:
http://Rockingvibe.com
FB: facebook.com/rockingvibe
IG: @rockingvibe
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With the New Year a week away, goals and resolutions are at the forefront of everyone’s mind. And while this is a super exciting time of year, it can also be super overwhelming, too. Especially if you don’t feel you were successful with the previous year’s goals.
So here’s what I suggest this year (and every year for that matter): Focus on RIGHT NOW, and you’ll figure out the HOW later.
“It’s now about the how, it’s about knowing what you desire.”
Get clear on one or two goals and make sure they’re in alignment with your desires. Nothing is set in stone so let your feelings guide you. If you’re having trouble getting clear, try sitting for five minutes or more in the morning (or whenever you have the time) and ask yourself, “What would bring me the most joy?” Additionally, “How can I serve others and still bring myself joy?”
Sometimes it’s a matter of reframing and refocusing on things that already exist in your life. For me this past year, it was my online Body + Soul Program. I knew I wanted to attract more people into my tribe, but the more I focused on those that I didn’t have, the more lack I felt. So I reframed and focused on the people who I already had.
“I manifested more of what I wanted because I was grateful for what I already had.”
Focus on what you want. Focus on the those “pop” or “soul hit” moments that make you feel alive while also fulfilling your purpose. Pay attention and let those moments continue to pull you – even if your ego pushes back. There will be resistance, but you can always refocus, reframe and get back in alignment with your true desires.
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In This Episode You Will Learn:
Resources:
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There are so many interesting things to know about today’s guest, Arielle Loren, I don’t even know where to begin! A former sex columnist and founder of an erotic magazine, this now marketing agency owner encourages all female entrepreneurs to empower themselves and do all the things that bring them pleasure.
Be sure to listen in as we talk about tapping into this power and how keeping honest and authentic lines of communication open with others and ourselves can help lead you to your ultimate happiness.
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Questions Asked in This Episode:
In This Episode We Talk about:
Quotes:
“The more in touch I am with my body the more open I’m able to be.”
“There’s no way to lose something that was meant for you.”
“Give yourself permission to change.”
“The more honest you are, the happier you will be.”
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Arielle Loren is a top business strategist, trained at Harvard University, where she received both a master’s degree in Management and a graduate certificate in Strategic Management. She also holds a graduate certificate in International Business Management from Georgetown University, and a bachelor’s degree in Social and Cultural Analysis and a certificate in Producing from New York University. As the CEO of the Arielle Loren Agency, she and her team manage dozens of companies on behalf of her clients and build out high ROI marketing campaigns. Our work has been featured in FastCompany, TechCrunch, Huffington Post, SXSW, and NPR. We specialize in digital marketing, business operations, business development, profit planning, and variety of strategies that bring more ease to founders and entrepreneurs.
Resources:
http://www.arielleloren.com
http://www.drivenworkshop.com
Money Magic Retreat – February 2018, Maui
http://www.MoneyMagicRetreat.com
IG: @arielleloren
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The other day I was talking with a friend about my recent trip to Nosara, Costa Rica. And one of the things we were talking about was their relationship with Mother Earth. The people there are so conscious of what they are putting out and also regulate what others bring in and take out. For example, there are very few garbage cans and even throwing away a gum wrapper was a challenge.
While this did get frustrating, I love that it forced me to be more aware of my surroundings and what trash I was carrying around or just throwing away for someone else to deal with. And as my friend and I continued to talk, we also realized that this concept ran parallel with us as humans, too.
What trash are you carrying around? Are you disposing of it in a healthy way? Are you sick of carrying it around? When you hear gossip, are you throwing it on someone else? Or are you up-cycling it into something better?
We must be more conscious of what we’re putting out into the Earth – both literally and figuratively – because we live in a cause and effect world. Our actions affect other people and things.
“Our physical surroundings affect our spiritual state.”
What is one small thing you could decide not to pick up or dispose of in a healthy way? I challenge you to find one thing and approach it with intention and see how you feel. And please share with me what you discover.
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In This Episode You Will Learn:
Resources:
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In case you don’t remember this tidbit about me, I love learning new things and I kind of geek out when a ton of scientific knowledge is dropped. And this is just one of the many reasons why I loved talked with entrepreneur, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) expert and mind coach, Andy Murphy.
Originally from Liverpool, England (love his accent!), he made his way to Australia 15 years ago where he created an extremely successful real estate business and discovered NLP in a sales and marketing environment. Years later, after a business setback, Andy was looking for a new and completely different challenge and incorporated his knowledge and expertise in NLP into the world of coaching and consulting, and the rest as they say is history.
The timing of this conversation was impeccable and helped me tackle some recent obstacles I faced in regard to creating and speaking. Tune into learn what NLP actually is, how it can help retrain your thoughts and belief systems and help you in all areas of your life. Andy also gives us a sneak peek into some of his other favorite practices that help him live a life he loves (and how you can too). You don’t want to miss this knowledge-packed episode!
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Questions Asked in This Episode:
In This Episode We Talk about:
Quotes:
“It’s not who you are, it’s where you are.”
“If you love what you do and you’re coming from your heart and your gut feels good, you’re winning.”
“Get rid of other peoples’ opinions and focus on your own growth, and I can promise that your life and business will match with where you’re at.”
“Know it so you can change it.”
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Andy left Liverpool, England 15 years ago and traveled to Sydney Australia, where he discovered Neuro-Linguistic Programming in a sales and marketing environment. Breaking multiple sales records in investment real-estate and at the top of the business in Australia, he was head-hunted to New
Zealand.
At the age of only 26 he opened a company developing a project to build a 100 million dollar resort in the Fiji Islands. After marketing the company over in Dubai alongside multi-billion dollar developments the global real-estate industry began to slow down.
Wanting a new challenge, Andy changed his focus and took his knowledge and expertise of NLP into the world of consulting and coaching.
Andy now takes his skill and passion around the world. Such as the USA, Saudi Arabia, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia the list goes on, where clients seek him out for private consulting including entrepreneurs, world champion MMA stars, professional sports athletes, multi-millionaire business owners, TV and film producers, TV and stage actors, trauma survivors and even
Royal Family.
Andy`s true passion is to use the most cutting edge psychological tools blended with his own 21st century version of eastern philosophy to help global clients excel to their full potential. This passion is what drives him every day.
Resources:
http://mindsetbydesign.com
IG: @andymurphymindset
Mind by Design Podcast
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mindset-by-design-nlp-self-improvement-health-wealth/id900646659?mt=2
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New Year’s is just around the corner and I know that several of you are already working on your resolutions. Or maybe you’re a goal-getter all year round – and I applaud that! However, are you just interested in your goals or are you committed? Let’s talk about the differences between the two…
Now when I say committed, I mean committed. When you’re just interested, it may feel like your committed, but in the back of your mind you’re always looking for a way out. You haven’t set a date, you’re not risking anything or putting anything on the line. You’ve still got the opportunity to get out at any time. When you’re committed – you’re all in.
“A commitment is a one million percent YES.”
Here’s how the language around it changes. When you’re interested, it’s “Someday I will…, or “I would do x-y-z, but…” You’re always seeking out excuses why you can’t without realizing it. However, when you’re committed, you use phrases like, “I will…,” I am…” When obstacles arise, you offer no excuses and instead seek out solutions because you know that these will help someone in some way down the road.
“Solutions are the blessings you teach.”
Committed people surround themselves with people who don’t tolerate excuses, whereas those who are interested tend to find themselves with those who support those excuses. Weekends are a numbing time-out away from your goals. Those who are committed look for what they need in order to stay committed. Again, there is no way out.
“When you’re just interested, you always leave the window cracked open – there’s always a way out. When you’re committed, there is no way out, just through.”
And before I go, I just want to share one more difference and it’s in regard to worrying about what others think. You can likely guess this, but when people are just interested, they DO care what others think. When you’re committed, the only thing you’re worried about is not fulfilling your potential. Your worries feel purposeful because it’s not just about you.
If you’re feeling more on the interested side and want to get more committed, I encourage you to
“Take action from your future self who is committed.”
Keep that momentum going and please share with me what committed actions you’re taking today – I would love to hear from you!
In This Episode You Will Learn:
Resources:
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Any WWE fans out there? Regardless if you are or not, you’re going to love the conversation I had with WWE and Total Divas star, Nia Jax. As a plus-size model and TV star, she is busting body stereotypes left and right and wants other women to unapologetically own who they uniquely are, too.
Tune in to hear how Nia’s journey brought her to the WWE, what she had to overcome to get there and how she uses that platform now to empower other women.
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Questions Asked in This Episode:
In This Episode We Talk about:
Quotes:
“Don’t wait on your wait.”
“Right now I’m as good as I’m going to get today.”
“Women need to use their voice so they’re not settling for anything less than they deserve.”
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There’s one thing that’s painfully clear when someone steps in the ring with Nia Jax: She’s not like most women.
The 6-foot-tall Jax has towered over other women for as long as she can recall. She was kicked out of activities like karate, kickboxing and judo as a child because someone always ended up getting hurt at her hands.
Though Jax eventually turned her attention toward the world of modeling, she still hungered for competition. A cousin of The Rock, she made her way to the WWE Performance Center where she learned to harness her aggression in the squared circle. She immediately blew away all other Superstars in terms of power, claiming all of the WWE Performance Center’s female lifting records.
Unsurprisingly, Jax has dominated her competition since her debut, squeezing the air out of her opponents with a crushing bear hug before viciously slamming them into the mat to earn the victory. She carried that power with her to Raw as a surprise selection in the 2016 WWE Brand Extension Draft and immediately established herself as a future power player in the Women’s division.
From day one, Jax claimed that greatness was her destiny. Her size and power may ensure that she reaches it sooner than anyone expects.
Resources:
IG: @niajaxwwe
FB: facebook.com/JaxWWE
http://www.wwe.com/superstars/nia-jax
Monday Night Raw on USA Network
Mondays, 8 p.m. EST
Total Divas on E!
Wednesdays, 9 p.m. EST
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This is the time of year where little bursts of inspiration or positivity are most needed, am I right? With the hustle, bustle and stress of visitors and visiting family, it’s hard not to let it get to you at some point.
So this year I’m already switching my focus from stress to excitement. I am in control of how I feel and how I act. No matter what old beliefs pop up when spending time around family and friends, I will not let it derail my current beliefs.
I know that most of us have those certain people who criticize their lifestyle, career or habits, but don’t take the bait! You’re not going to change them and you’re certainly not going to change for them, right?
Go in with the energy that “it’s all OK,” and let all the little stuff roll off your back. Now this doesn’t give anyone permission to walk all over you, but if you can just LOVE and LISTEN a little more, and release expectations, you’re going to close out the holidays on a high note.
See what happens when you can allow, accept and have compassion instead of going on the defense or judging. How much can you grow and let go of this holiday season? Tell me what your plans are for propelling yourself through the holidays and into 2018? I want to hear because we’re all in this together.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
Resources:
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We’ve all heard how difficult it can be to become a Navy SEAL – the physical challenges alone can make or break one’s success. Today’s guest and host of The Unbeatable Mind podcast, Mark Divine, had that part covered, but he ensured his success by mastering his thoughts as well.
From a disempowered background and core story, Mark didn’t always have dreams of becoming a Navy SEAL. In fact, he actually had a successful career as a CPA, but he longed for something more that also appealed to his athletic side.
Tune in to find out how Mark shifted his thought patterns and discarded those that didn’t work to accomplish his goals then and how he continues to apply those skills in his life and businesses now. I love how Mark’s approach links the heart and mind – you’re going to be amazed at just how simple it can be once you can quiet your mind and focus on one task at a time.
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Questions Asked in This Episode:
In This Episode We Talk about:
Quotes:
“When I started asking better questions, then I started to get different answers.”
“The absence of thought is when the answers came to me.”
“Use your imagination to see a version of you that’s whole.”
“If you can see it, you can speak it and then you can believe it.”
“Create a positive memory of the future.”
“Sever the negative energy of the past so you can attract the force of the future which pulls you toward the future.”
“We always have value and a gift to give, no matter what happens to use, as long as we’re here.”
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Mark is from upstate New York and did his formal undergraduate education at Colgate University. His years at Colgate University were focused on athletic endeavors such as competitive swimming, rowing and triathlon racing, interrupted by brief episodes of academic activity. After graduation from "the Gate" Mark started his professional career as a CPA with Coopers & Lybrand in New York City. Clients included luminous and no-longer existent financial firms such as Solomon Brothers and Paine Webber.
Four years later, with an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business in his briefcase, he left behind the suit to pursue his inner vision to become a Navy SEAL officer. He was 26 when he graduated as Honor Man (#1 ranked trainee) of his SEAL BUD/s class 170. Mark was fortunate to serve with many great men and women on active duty for nine years and in the reserves for eleven...retiring at the rank of Commander in 2011.
After leaving active duty in 1997, Mark started his second business career as an entrepreneur. He co-founded the successful Coronado Brewing Company and launched NavySEALs.com in the same year he left active duty. To this day, it is the leading website for gear and information about the SEALs.
Mark's business career was interrupted by a stint as an Adjunct Professor of Leadership at the University of San Diego, where he was pursuing his Doctorate in Leadership, then by a one-year recall to active duty in 2004. The recall took him to Baghdad with SEAL Team One to conduct a special project for Naval Special Warfare Command surrounding the role of the USMC in Special Operations. While in Iraq, Mark developed Kokoro Yoga, which allows you to see, feel, hear, and live the goal you are looking to achieve through warrior visualization.
In 2007 he launched his CrossFit affiliate and the now internationally known SEALFIT program to provide transformational personal and team training experiences. The training utilizes an integrated warrior development model he developed, called Unbeatable Mind, which draws from his 20 years as a SEAL and business leader, 25 years as a martial artist and 15 years as yoga practitioner. He now hosts a highly rated podcast on iTunes called Unbeatable Mind.
SEALFIT and Unbeatable Mind are uniquely effective at elevating clients to a higher level of operating, thinking and leading - encompassing the full spectrum of human experience: Body, Mind and Spirit in Self, Team and Organization. Mark advises and trains a diverse group of clients through his Unbeatable Mind and SEALFIT programs including: Olympic medalists, CEOs, Superbowl champions and other professional athletes.
Resources:
The Unbeatable Mind Podcast
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unbeatable-mind-podcast-with-mark-divine/id955637330?mt=2
UnbeatableMind.com
SealFit.com
Books:
The Unbeatable Mind by Mark Divine
http://a.co/36s1ZH8
The Way of the Seal by Mark Divine
http://a.co/c0ncWFr
IG: @sealfit
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I just returned a few days ago from my third trip to the Costa Rican jungles and it was such an awesome trip – even though every time I go, I feel a ton of resistance around it. And that’s because it throws me out of my routine (and it’s a LONG journey to get there).
But here’s what this trip helped me with this round – it forced me to take time for myself. It forced me to just sit in quiet in nature (with the occasional monkey making his presence known). You see up until Costa Rica, I was a feeling a little blocked creatively, which was super frustrating because I had a talk to prepare for and an eCourse to come up with. But on the flight home – because I allowed myself the space to let that creativity come flowing back in – the ideas poured out! I couldn’t believe how easy it felt.
Now, you might be saying, “This doesn’t apply to me because I’m not creative.” Newsflash – you ARE creative!
“We are all creative beings.”
You create and put things out in the world every single day – and there are more forms than you think. It’s not just writing, designing or painting. There is an outlet that makes you feel alive – you just need to tune in to find out what it is.
Now as you can imagine, while we need to practice creative space all year round, with the holiday upon us, it’s more important than ever to create space so we don’t lose our marbles when family and friends visit. So just like I stated above, you must carve out time just for you.
Schedule in your time and practice fierce boundaries for parties or other commitments that don’t excite you. No is a complete sentence and you aren’t responsible for making everyone happy. Use the holidays for what they were meant for – joy and connection.
Ask yourself, “What do I need each week to ensure a happy, healthy holiday season for myself?”
I challenge you to look at your calendar and make those unbreakable “space making” appointments with yourself. In order to create and transform we must find that space.
Let me know how you do! I love hearing from you!
Happy Thanksgiving!
In This Episode You Will Learn:
Resources:
Free 14-Day HoliBurn Challenge
Nov. 27-Dec. 10 – Go to https://loriharder.com/challenge to register!
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I came across my guest, Wes Chapman, as I was preparing for my TedX Talk and couldn’t stop thinking about his story. With a tumultuous childhood from day one including abuse in numerous forms and being told that he was too broken to fix, Wes is walking proof that we are only who we choose to believe we are.
Now Wes has committed his life to helping others who feel or have been told they are “broken” and encourages everyone to take control of their lives, ditch the victim mentality and get into hero mode.
Listen in as Wes vulnerably takes us through his journey of rediscovering his self-worth and identity and how it led him to an entrepreneurial career of helping others.
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Questions Asked in This Episode:
In This Episode We Talk about:
Quotes:
“Put the victim to bed and wake the hero up instead.”
“Your brain only understands what it’s experienced.”
“Anything that’s in the rear-view mirror you can 100% take ownership of that.”
“If you can positively think your way into a great life, you can negatively think your way into a crappy life.”
“Rip the labels off – you are what you choose to be.”
“The day of excuses is over.”
“I don’t believe in controlling other people; I believe in people controlling themselves.”
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Wes’s message of “waking up the hero” has been adopted by thousands of people around the world. He draws from his unique life experiences to deeply connect with people of all backgrounds, creeds and beliefs. He is the founder of A HUMAN PROJECT, an organization that incubates creative, scalable solutions to systemic problems and gathers together the greatest minds to solve global issues in education, health and society.
With a background in technology, design and entrepreneurship, Wes has worked with clients like Verizon, Microsoft, A&E and has been the recipient of multiple “App of the Year” awards from Apple. He holds patents on several medical advancements. His work has been covered in multiple media outlets and publications, including: INC, CBS, TechCrunch, ABC, Forbes and many others.
As a speaker, Wes has shared the stage with eminent business owners and thought leader alike, including: Robert Herjavec, Sheri Salata, Gary Vaynerchuk, Randy Jackson, Peter Diamandis and many others.
And as co-creator of THE HUMAN GATHERING – named “The #1 Leadership Conference” by Forbes, Wes is consistently bringing together today’s foremost leaders in business, technology, philanthropy and the arts.
Resources:
AHumanProject.com
WakeTheHero.com
IG: @wesleydchapman
FB: facebook.com/wesleydchapman
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For the past month, I’ve been feeling a lack of inspiration, and when that feeling comes up, shortly after the feelings of unworthiness and not being good enough pop their heads back in the picture. It brings back glimpses of the crushing anxiety that I once faced. I knew it was time to start bringing the joy back into my routine (did I mention how much I love routine?).
So I decided to enlist the help of a coach. I needed more than the cheerleader voice in my own head – I needed compassion from someone who’s been there.
“I don’t want all of the things I’ve wished for to be wished away because I’m anxious.”
Even though I’m happy and grateful for all of the amazing things that are happening in my life and business, I was also getting bored. In order to do that I knew I needed to shake things up a bit and change up my routine
“Even creatures of habit need to shake things up.”
But this creature over here LOVES her routine and has a ton of resistance when it comes to changing it – even if it’s doing things that I like to do. Anyone else? In order change my thoughts around the new, I needed to find the routine and grounding in it.
Keep in mind these changes in your routine don’t need to be big – start small! What could you start with? I wanna know! Be sure to comment below or on Instagram – I love hearing!
In This Episode You Will Learn:
Resources:
The Bliss Project 2018
March 2-4, 2019 | Newport Beach, CA
http://www.TheBlissProject.info
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Shero (noun): a female who fights for what she believes in and never gives up, even if it means fighting alone.
I had the honor of interviewing not one, but TWO Sheroes on today’s episode – Cassey Ho and Lisa Bilyeu – the hosts of The Sheroic Podcast. Before starting The Sheroic, both women were already successful entrepreneurs in their own right (Cassey is the CEO of Blogilates and Lisa is a founding team member of Quest Nutrition), however both share that there wasn’t a huge “break” that landed them in either role.
Tune in to hear about each woman’s journey thus far and how they’ve risen (and continued to rise) to meet the challenges and obstacles that get in their way. I know you will absolutely fall in love with their comforting, loving and vulnerable natures. This hour was seriously a warm-up for more inspiring conversations to come – enjoy!
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Questions Asked in This Episode:
In This Episode We Talk about:
Quotes:
“Either follow your passion or be miserable for the rest of your life.”
“Part of being whole is to keep reaching higher.” – Cassey Ho
“If it makes you happy, do more of it. If it doesn’t, do less.” – Cassey Ho
“It’s not that I don’t have fear, it’s that I overcome the fear.” – Lisa Bilyeu
“Roadblocks are just part of the video game.” – Lisa Bilyeu
“No one gets greatness without failure.” – Lisa Bilyeu
“I love that I can adapt, grow and change without getting my ego dented.” – Lisa Bilyeu
“If I’m not being my true self, I’m robbing myself of something.” – Lisa Bilyeu
“It’s your responsibility to share what you’ve learned with the world.” – Cassey Ho
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Cassey Ho
An award-winning fitness instructor, entrepreneur and online personality, Cassey is the founder and CEO of Blogilates, the #1 female fitness channel on YouTube with over 500 million video views and 7 million
followers cross-platform. Named as the world’s #3 Most Influential Person in Health & Fitness by Greatist and a top fitness influencer by Forbes, she’s tailing behind none other than Oprah!
Cassey’s unique format, POP Pilates© first appeared on YouTube in 2009 with herself as the sole
instructor. Fans began to fall in love with Cassey’s bubbly personality, fun workouts, and her genuine
approach towards getting fit - it was never about the weight loss, it was about the happiness gain. Today, Cassey’s choreographed class is being taught over 3,000 times every month by certified POP Pilates
instructors at major gyms wordwide - and that’s just the beginning.
Cassey is also the author of the best-selling book, Hot Body Year Round and the designer of her own
multi-million dollar activewear line, POPFLEX.
Lisa Bilyeu
From film student to fulltime housewife to world-class entrepreneur, Lisa is a master of adaptation and
personal growth. As a founding team member of the billion dollar company Quest Nutrition, she built
the company’s entire fulfillment department from scratch.
She started shipping orders from her living room floor and ultimately built the unit into a full-fledged
department spanning thousands of square feet. From there, she turned her talents to marketing and
helped build her second division within Quest – a revolutionary in-house media department, that not
only made cutting-edge social marketing materials, but also helped facilitate the company’s meteoric
rise to #2 on the Inc. 500 list of the fastest growing private companies.
She and her team were responsible for producing content that has been viewed over 200 million
times. Now as co-founder and president of Impact Theory and co-host of the Sheroic Podcast, her
mission is to really create Impact in the world and empower women of all ages to see and believe that
they can be anything they set their minds to.
Resources:
IG: @BeSheroic
FB: facebook.com/besheroic
Checkout my website at http://loriharder.com. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook.
Warning: As I recorded this episode, my palms were sweating – I can’t make this up. And that’s because as the episode title suggests, I am getting super vulnerable and super transparent.
Ever since I started writing my book, I’ve been in full-on creative mode. I want to create and I crave creating – in ALL different forms. Even as I’ve been the busiest I’ve ever been, I’ve made it a priority because my ideas had to come out.
“Creating the time to get creative has opened up in an insane vortex of things I want to do.”
To name a few of my creative outlets – dance, guitar and now…wait for it…spoken word. I’ve been receiving massive downloads recently that have spurred me to delve into this arena. And today, I’m going to share one of my poems with you.
Look, I’m not a rapper or poet…but maybe I am?
“Who are we not to claim these titles even though we haven’t done them if it’s coming through us?”
I am so grateful that I have my mastermind women, Lindsay and Danette, to act as a reminder of my soul’s wishes. If your soul calls you to do something – do it! Don’t judge, just get those ideas up and out! It really does help if you have a person or two who you can share your ideas with. Hint: You know it’s life-shifting when you have a “full-body yes and a full-brain hell no!”
I hope you enjoy the poem I share. I now dare you to be vulnerable with me and share with me what it felt like to express yourself. I can’t wait to hear!
In This Episode You Will Learn:
Resources:
The Bliss Project 2018
March 2-4, 2019 | Newport Beach, CA
http://www.TheBlissProject.info
Checkout my website at https://loriharder.com. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook.
If you’re a knowledge junkie like me or looking to figure out why you can’t seem to find balance in your life, my conversation with author and Ayurvedic expert, Sahara Rose will likely set off a lightbulb or two for you – at least it did for me.
Be sure to listen in as Sahara explains her personal journey with Ayurveda and how you too can gain more balance in your life by figuring out your own mind body type (dosha). It may be easier than you think!
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Questions Asked in This Episode:
In This Episode We Talk about:
Quotes:
“When you’re in the right place at the right time, things will just happen really fast.”
“This is so much more than food. It’s not just food we’re digesting; it’s thoughts, emotions and experiences, too.”
“Ayurveda is a spiritual practice grounded in the physical body.”
“Earth provides us with what our bodies need at that time.”
“It’s not, ‘you are what you eat.’ It’s ‘you are what you digest.’”
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Sahara Rose is the best-selling author of the Idiot's Guide to Ayurveda (Penguin Random House) and has been called “a leading voice for the millennial generation into the new paradigm shift” by Deepak Chopra. She is a 26-year-old Certified Ayurvedic, Holistic and Sports Nutritionist, wellness blogger and host of the Highest Self Podcast, listed as top 7 podcasts by Yoga Journal. Sahara's mission is to awaken people of their innate potential so they can share their gifts and fulfill their purpose on this planet.
Resources:
http://www.Iamsahararose.com
Book: Idiot’s Guide to Ayurveda by Sahara Rose Ketabi
iamsahararose.com/book
Three-Book Giveaway
Follow @iamsahararose and @loriharder. Then like Lori’s post on this episode and comment why you would love to receive this book. We will choose three random winners.
IG: https://instagram.com/iamsahararose
FB: https://facebook.com/iamsahararose
Checkout my website at https://loriharder.com. Follow me on social media https://instagram.com/LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook.
If you haven’t heard of Elana Meta you soon will. You probably know by now that I’m all about tribe and making impactful connections with others, so it will come as no shock why I connected with Elana after listening to our conversation.
As a dance catalyst and teacher, Elana has made it her mission to create spaces for women – and men to help them merge the emotional and logical parts of the brain. While most recently hosting small groups in her home to help women step into their power, she wanted to create a larger event (Wild Vessel) that could help more women and men, too. Elana helps these individuals see themselves more deeply by moving the body to quiet the mind.
Elana invites you to an experience to help you see things more clearly in a substance-, device- and shoe-free space (ha, check your shoes at the door). If this sounds like an event that resonates with you, see the Resources section on this page.
Here’s to empowering your wild side!
Questions Asked in This Episode:
In This Episode We Talk about:
Quotes:
Want a few more details on the Wild Vessel event? Read on…
- Be free amongst community
This event is sexy, not sexual.
Men
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Elana Meta is a dance catalyst, teacher, and creative based in Los Angeles. She is the founder of Wild Vessel, an event series designed to re-define the feminine voice in modern society, as well as META Method, a movement technique that uses the natural elements to advance emotional intelligence and well-being. As a dance and movement catalyst, she has performed at venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheater and Lincoln Center alongside artists such as Beyonce, The Glitch Mob, Michael Franti and Nahko. She’s led workshops on the Wanderlust Tour, at Esalen, Summit Series, and Burning Man, and her mission is to tap people into their bodies and create spaces globally for women to feel safe and empowered.
Resources:
Wild Vessel Event – Nov. 18, 2017, Los Angeles, CA
Apply to be a part of the Wild Vessel at wildvessel.com
http://www.elanameta.com
How to Goddess Course
http://www.mymetamethod.com/course/
@MetaMethod
@Wild.Vessel
Checkout my website at https://loriharder.com. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook.
Twenty-eight years ago, Lorna Jane, founder of Lorna Jane Active, was a fitness instructor who just wanted to find fitness wear that made her feel good. So much so that she used her own swimsuit to craft her own outfit. Her students liked them so much that they too began asking for their very own Lorna Jane clothing. And while it was never her intention at the time to create a clothing line, Lorna Jane Active was meant to be.
Making others feel good doesn’t stop at her clothing line though. In her most recent book, Love You, Lorna focuses on the importance of self-belief. At one point she lost a portion of that self-belief and self-love and worked to regain it back. It’s through her experiences and learnings that she hopes to help other women find their self-confidence, self-love and purpose again – and create an amazing life.
Lorna is one of the most-inspiring humans I’ve had the privilege of interviewing and I was positively giddy that we were able to talk in person. Her energy and positive attitude is contagious and can be heard throughout our conversation. I know you’re going to love listening to her as much as I did.
Be sure to share this episode with a friend and don’t miss out on Lorna’s giveaway that she mentions in the show!
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Questions Asked in This Episode:
In This Episode We Talk about:
Quotes:
“If you let yourself be open to things it takes you where you’re supposed to go.”
“When you have a dream, you don’t care about what you’re missing.”
“I believe the biggest mistakes have the biggest learnings.”
“You can’t let really big mistakes stop you from your dreams.”
“Not everyone grows in the same garden.”
“I’m not designed for everyone to love me.”
“You have to do the things that scare you or that others think are crazy; otherwise you’re not moving forward.”
“Do what’s right and don’t think about how things look.”
“Listen to your heart and do what’s right for your business and don’t let your ego get in the way.”
“There is no force equal to that of a determined woman.”
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Lorna Jane Clarkson, the inspiring woman behind Lorna Jane activewear, started designing on her lounge room floor by night, while she was busy working as a fitness instructor by day. Her unique and fashion forward pieces were so popular that she turned her hobby into a global business. Today she has over 200 stores around the world, numerous fashion design awards to her name and a series of bestselling books. Lorna continues to inspire women every day with her Active Living Philosophy, which makes being fit and healthy easy with the daily practice of Move Nourish Believe… Lorna’s story is a real inspiration to women all over the world and she proves that with hard work and belief in yourself, anything is possible.
Resources:
Love You by Lorna Jane Clarkson Available now at: http://lornajane.com
Book Giveaway
To be eligible for one of 10 free Love You books, first follow @ljclarkson, @loriharder and @lornajaneUS. Then comment on my IG post about this episode using ONE emoji of how you felt after listening to this episode. Lorna’s team will pick 10 random winners. Can’t wait to see who wins!
http://lornajane.com
IG: @ljclarkson
@lornajaneactive
@lornajaneUS
Checkout my website at https://loriharder.com. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook.
“The most powerful way to raise the vibration of our world is to fully honor who we came here to be.” – Kristin Ace
Today I want to talk about you becoming YOU. Not the “you” you think you should be, but the you that honors your soul – at all corners of it. So ask yourself, in what ways are you honoring your soul? Now, in what ways are you absolutely denying your soul, suffocating yourself or cutting yourself off?
Chances are that if you found more things in the latter categories you’re feeling out of alignment with your higher self, which is why with every choice we make, we must choose the choice that keeps us aligned. It’s not easy sometimes (OK a lot of the time). We typically don’t roll out of bed in the morning and feel connected. We must create the experiences that fill our souls.
I know you may be questioning what that really feels like, but trust me. You’ll know you’re following the path your soul wants you to take when you feel in flow, connected and free especially in terms of self-expression. Keep in mind that just because you’re doing things that are on this path doesn’t mean that you won’t feel any fear or stress. I often find that the fear isn’t the around the actual act, but the thoughts around doing the act. Fear is still necessary (but it usually helps us in the long run).
“Fear is a direct indicator of where you need to go.”
So, what’s an experience that you’re being pulled toward right now? Seriously, anything – nothing is too small, big or outrageous! Bike riding, writing, creating, painting, horseback riding, bungee jumping… What will make you feel alive, bring you awareness, excitement, relaxation or learning – or all of the above and more? Both projects and play are equally important, so again, listen to what your soul is calling you to do.
“You already know what you are. It’s time to create those experiences to become you.”
For the next 30 days, I challenge you to create one soul experience a day. It doesn’t have to be anything big – sometimes the small stuff leads to bigger shifts anyway. See how people react to you. You’ll likely notice that people are more drawn to you when you’re in alignment. I can personally tell when I’m in my highest self because when I go for runs I get more high-fives and more smiles all around – and I FEEL more creative.
Give yourself the space to hear your soul and I would love if you would report your findings in the comments of this episode’s IG tile @loriharder. I cannot wait to read them!
In This Episode You Will Learn:
Resources:
The Bliss Project 2018
March 2-4, 2019 | Newport Beach, CA
http://www.TheBlissProject.info
Checkout my website at http://loriharder.com. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook.
I’m so honored to have my friend and mentor, Lewis Howes, on again. We talk about his new book Mask of Masculinity, which drops on Oct. 31, and how he came up with the idea to write it.
While this book was written primarily for men, I discovered that his book is also a helpful tool for women who are looking to understand the men in their lives. Heck, it can help you understand ALL human beings and the masks that people wear to hide or perhaps enhance who they truly are. Once we’re aware of these masks and can accept them, we can tap into a deeper level of connection to all human beings.
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Questions Asked in This Episode:
In This Episode We Talk about:
Quotes:
“I’ve found fulfillment in being secure in who I am in the moment.”
“My dreams are my priority.”
“Live with your responsibilities, but also find the path of your dreams.”
“When we fixate on making money to gain self-worth, it’s never enough.”
“It’s the most selfish thing to give because you feel the best.”
“The masks help us get results.”
“It’s unfulfilling to always be right and to win at all costs.”
“When we can fully let go of these masks and connect to people and have them see us – and fully get us – what’s when true intimacy and connection occurs.”
“It’s our responsibility to be aware when we’re wearing a mask.”
“Every moment I’m not making an impact I’m wasting the gift I was born with.”
“My fuel is based on the fear of regretting at the end of my life that I didn’t give enough.”
“When we are acknowledged, we feel like we can do more good.”
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Before LEWIS HOWES became a media sensation for empowering people and sharing 'Greatness' across the globe, he had his share of obstacles to overcome. From having a learning disability, which led to being alone and bullied in school, to being sexually abused as a child, to being injured and broke on his sister’s couch, Lewis’s story is the perfect example of how anybody can overcome the obstacles in their life and achieve greatness. Fast forward a few short years, and Lewis is a New York Times Bestselling author of the hit book, The School of Greatness and releases his new book, Mask of Masculinity on Oct. 31. He is a lifestyle entrepreneur, high performance business coach and keynote speaker. A former professional football player and two-sport All-American, he is a current USA Men’s National Handball Team athlete. He hosts a top 100 podcast in the world, The School of Greatness, which has over 40 million downloads since it launched in 2013. He was recognized by The White House and President Obama as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the country under 30. Lewis has been featured on Ellen, The New York Times, People, Forbes, Inc, Fast Company, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Men’s Health, The Today Show and other major media outlets.
Resources:
Mask of Masculinity by Lewis Howes
Available for pre-order now at: http://www.Maskofmasculinity.com
LewisHowes.com
IG: @lewishowes
FB: facebook.com/lewishowes
Previous podcast with Lewis Howes:
https://www.loriharder.com/episode36/
Checkout my website at loriharder.com. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook.
Have you ever caught yourself making a decision that you didn’t whole-heartedly want to commit to? Perhaps someone gave you advice or maybe there was an expectation set months before about something.
Today’s episode is all about making decisions that you actually feel good about. It’s trusting that inner gut and knowing that you made the right call for you.
“We all have inner wisdom and you know what is best for you.”
So why don’t we use this supposed guru ability? I promise it’s there, you just have to unlock it again. I’ve learned over the years (more so recently) that if I’m not slowing down and taking the time to get clear on what’s truly right for me, I’m scattered and super indecisive.
Did you catch that? Slow down and give yourself space – both physically and mentally. (Confession… those words may or may not be more for me than you as I am taking my own advice daily.) For me that’s taking long walks, going for a run or just going somewhere quiet to connect with my own thoughts. And keep in mind that it can take as little time as 15-60 minutes. Even if it’s not clear in that amount of time, see what pulls at your heart even just a little.
I’m not gonna lie. Some answers will come quicker than others. And often “sleeping on it” helps the most (science proves it)! Regardless of how quickly the answers come, know that you are the expert on YOU. Repeat the following phrases to help reinforce this notion.
“I have an inner guide. I have the wisdom within.”
Know that wisdom comes in many different forms and at the most random times. Learn what things make you feel good and that all is right with your world. After all…
“You are the smartest person you know when it comes to you.”
In This Episode You Will Learn:
Resources:
The Bliss Project 2018
March 2-4, 2018 | Newport Beach, CA
http://www.TheBlissProject.info
Checkout my website at loriharder.com. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook.
I know you will relate to today’s guest, Lori Kennedy, as she is as real as they come. As a successful entrepreneur and a single mother of two, she is the first to admit that her success didn’t happen overnight.
Starting out as a registered holistic nutritionist, Lori had no interest in the business side of things, but soon learned that her successful visions wouldn’t become a reality until she did.
Be sure to listen in as we talk about all the struggles and wins of her entrepreneurial journey so far and all the self-realization that’s come along with it. Happy listening!
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Questions Asked in This Episode:
In This Episode We Talk about:
Quotes:
“Sales is about uncovering someone’s why.”
“There is no such thing as balance when you have goals.”
“The pain of pushing through and doing sh!t work was worse for me.”
“I had to look at other ways to create the feelings of productivity and momentum outside of work.”
“Ride it out – your mojo will come back.”
“Does it pull me away from the vision or does it push me toward it?”
“Am I acting in a way that my future self would be proud of?”
“The bigger and better you become, the messier it gets.”
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Lori Kennedy is a mom, nutritionist and the lady boss behind The Wellness Business Hub and The Wellness Business Academy. As business mentor and strategist for health coaches and practitioners, Lori empowers her community to build the business and life of their dreams all on their own terms.
She’s a published author and acclaimed speaker with a real-world approach to entrepreneurism. Her personal philosophy of ‘inspired hustle’ is built into her online courses and nationwide live events. Lori prioritizes her time and energy on building her business, mentoring practitioners, working with charitable partners, playing with her kids and building her dream life all on her own terms.
Resources:
http://www.thewellnessbusinesshub.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lorikennedyrhn
Instagram: https://instagram.com/lorikennedyinc/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoriKennedyrhn
LinkedIN: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/lorikennedyrhn
Checkout my website at loriharder.com. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook.
With all of the recent events happening in the world between natural disasters, attacks and the loss of many lives, I’ve been asked how one should feel about these events. I’ve held back on responding because honestly, I didn’t know how I felt. I hadn’t even begun to process my feelings yet. But I do know that if we’re living in fear, it does nothing for the world.
“When you are in fear, you are not in power.”
So how do you take that power back? First, process your feelings – don’t pass them over. Heal yourself so you can spread love and light to others. Talk to someone, whether it’s a counselor, going to a trauma center or a dear friend who you know holds that space for you. Just be sure to give yourself the grace and space to process.
Once you’ve healed, be sure to keep that love and light in your life by surrounding yourself with those who allow you to do the same.
“Our environments reflect the results we get back in our minds.”
We know that if we stay connected to these groups or tribes we can nip fear and powerlessness in the bud and step into our power.
“When we put loving energy out it will be reflected to us in a bigger way in our lives.”
In This Episode You Will Learn:
Resources:
The Bliss Project 2018
March 2-4, 2019 | Newport Beach, CA
TheBlissProject.info
Checkout my website at loriharder.com. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook.
Can you believe this is the third time that my soulful friend, Christine Hassler, has been on Earn Your Happy? I love having her on because every time we talk something always opens up for me and there are at least one or two a-ha moments.
As a Master Life Coach, Christine has made it her life’s work to help others find the answers while providing them with a safe and sacred space so her clients can work through the emotional side of things. Once an overachiever, Christine shares how she shifted this compensatory strategy and used it to create multiple books and now her Over It and On with It Course.
Regardless of where you are, I know Christine’s perspective will help you view your obstacles and the emotional ties to them in a whole new light.
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Questions Asked in This Episode:
• Was there a shift that took place when your realized you were the common denominator of your struggles?
• How did you know to hire your coach?
• Why do you think we cling to finding a diagnosis or a reason as to why we’re not happy?
• Why did you create your Over It and On with It course?
• What’s the difference between being pulled vs. pushed in a certain direction?
• What do you feel are the biggest shifts that happen with your course?
• What is a question you wish more people would ask themselves?
• Who is this course good for?
Quotes: “The common denominator in everything that went “wrong” was me.”
“Sympathy is not love.”
“Until we’re uncomfortable; until our belief systems are challenged; until we start to do things differently that are hard, change doesn’t happen.”
“A lot of what we want is coming from a core wound. We want it because we think it’s going to make us feel better.”
“It was more of an excavating process before it was a creating process.”
“We confuse boundaries for barriers.”
“We try to change ourselves through other people.”
“Deal with the past, shift how you relate to yourself in the present and create a different future.”
“The past does impact our future if we don’t deal with it.”
“Give yourself permission to invest in yourself – financially and time.”
You'll Hear About
• Conditional self-acceptance
• Why our belief systems need to be challenged
• Taking responsibility without beating yourself up
• Finding balance between self-honesty and self-compassion
• Aligning your life with your soul’s yearning
• The power of a heart/soul connection
• Self-trust
• The importance of getting feelings up and out
• Releasing vs. recycling emotion
• Internal dialogue awareness
• Finding a safe, sacred space for transformation
Resources
Previous Earn Your Happy Podcast with Christine Hassler
Episode 18: Expectation Hangover: How To Overcome Disappointment and More!
Episode 91: Everything You Need To Know About Masculine and Feminine Energy
Register for Christine’s FREE Masterclass Webinar at LoriHarder.com/Christine. When you Sign Up and BUY Her Course, you'll receive 3 Free Months of my Body + Soul Program
The Bliss Project 2018 March 2-4, 2018 Newport Beach, CA
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Christine Hassler is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, master coach, podcast and TV host who is committed to guiding people and organizations into their highest potential. She left her successful job as a Hollywood agent at 25 to pursue a life she could be passionate about… but it did not come easily. After being inspired by her own unexpected challenges and experiences, she realized her journey was indeed her destination. In 2005, she wrote the first guidebook written exclusively for young women, entitled 20 Something 20 Everything. Christine’s second book, The 20 Something Manifesto written for men and women stems from her experience coaching twenty-something’s. Her newest book Expectation Hangover: Overcoming Disappointment in Work, Love and Life is the guidebook for how to treat disappointment on the emotional, mental, behavioral and spiritual levels. -- Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook.
Many don’t know this, but when I start selling my first eCourse, The Bliss Habit, I hadn’t even created it. Shocking, right? But it supports exactly what I want to talk with you all about today. You don’t have to know everything that you are doing before you actually get started!
I know it sounds a little bass-ackwards, but I assure you that some of the most successful people in the world had no clue what they were doing when they first started – they just knew they had to take some sort of action.
“You have to start doing to get clarity.”
You can plan all day every day for months and still never have anything to put out there. This is where faith and commitment comes in. You must have faith that if you set a date or book a venue – take some sort of step forward, it will happen. Scary, right?
“But in the panic there is complete magic.”
And a little bit of science, too. Science has proven that when you’re committed and people are saying “yes,” and you have to deliver, your brain gets super laser-focused on doing just that.
“The way to get started is to stop talking and begin doing.” – Walt Disney
My advice. Set the date and move forward. There’s no magic formula – just go for it. Make the commitment and take action TODAY!
What will you share with someone or commit to today?
You'll Hear About:
• Why you don’t have to know all the details before you get started
• Why it’s so important to have faith
• Why making a commitment can spur productivity
Resources:
Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook. Or Visit my site: LoriHarder.com