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Quote of the day:“When you believe without knowing you believe that you are damaged at your core, you also believe that you need to hide that damage for anyone to love you. You walk around ashamed of being yourself. You try hard to make up for the way you look, walk, feel. Decisions are agonizing because if you, the person who makes the decision, is damaged, then how can you trust what you decide? You doubt your own impulses so you become masterful at looking outside yourself for comfort. You become an expert at finding experts and programs, at striving and trying hard and then harder to change yourself, but this process only reaffirms what you already believe about yourself -- that your needs and choices cannot be trusted, and left to your own devices you are out of control (p.82-83)”― Geneen Roth, Women, Food and God: An Unexpected Path to Almost EverythingMy answer to last week's question of the week:I’m a “C/D” personality type, I overanalyze, then get tired of things taking too long, and charge ahead, sometimes leaving a wake of destruction….or half done things….behind me.Stories from real life/what I’m doing to create more liberty in my life:Prepping for Teen Catalyst eventHomestead updates:PigletsWild bunniesSetting hens with different personalitiesNews/personal development article highlight/book review:I’ve deviated from my reading list that I set for myself at the start of the year. I haven’t given up on it, but I’ve inserted a couple other books that struck me. One is called ‘The Purpose Driven Youth Ministry, the other one is the ‘The Case for IBC’.IBC is the infinite banking concept, the idea of becoming your own banker.I don’t fully understand it, but I’m highly interested and excited about the potential I see in it to build generational wealth, and I’m trying to get someone on the podcast to talk about it.Social media spotlight/podcast episode recommendation:Check out the Fireside Freedom Podcast, a collaboration effort with fellow podcasters,a discussion on how to create MORE freedom in your life. Also, go listen to A Farmish Kind of Life, episode 205. I had the pleasure of chatting with Amy Dingman all about personalities. It was a fantastic chat.Main topic:Don’t allow other people to control you.Set out to do a thing, and we over analyze it.We allow other people’s fears to control usWe have a first instinct for the thing but end up listening to the voices inside our head or from other people telling us we can’t do the thing, we don’t have what it takesThen before we even have a chance to get started and suck at whatever it was, before we have a chance to learn the lesson that getting started would teach us, we get derailed and quit.If you go back to when you were a child, most likely you LOVED new experiences. You LOVED the zoo, and all the crazy looking animals. You LOVED going to the beach and picking up all the strange looking creatures and seeing how far out you could swim.You climbed as high as you could up the tree.You met and played with new people.You LOVED trying new food….wait….what? No you didn’t. No kid likes trying new food.You explored new places and tried new things every chance you got.The fears you experienced came from the people around you. If your mom or dad was the fearful type, you too became fearful. If they were afraid of you being kidnapped, you too became afraid of every new person you saw.Another

Jack Allweil: an actuary by trade (still do it as a 9-5) started house hacking in 2017 and expanded his knowledge to be able to acquire more rental units (now up to 13)Here's what we cover:How'd you get into actuarial work? What is an actuary?How did you start house hacking? What were some of the knock on effects of that?How do you go about analyzing a property and acquiring them?What are some books that you'd recommend? What are your books about?Connect with Jack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-allweil-fsa-3b1a3318/Find his books and websites here:https://fired-to-fire.com/https://brothersonbooks.com/https://www.amazon.com/.../ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top...https://www.amazon.com/15.../dp/1734895632/ref=sr_1_1...

A VISION will help you set a GOAL. A GOAL without a date is just a DREAM.A DREAM without a vision is a NIGHTMARE.Teen Catalyst father/son camping workshop takes place in June. Get your tickets while they're still discounted. Main topic: How personality affects goal settingIf you do not have a desired outcome for your life, you will become a wanderer, like a balloon when it is filled with air and then let go, you will fly aimless in every direction without purpose just using up energy and time. A Dream is a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person’s mind. Everyone has a Dream, but most dreams are buried deep down inside every person until they are brought to the “surface” they might as well be Dead Dreams. A Vision on the other hand, is the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom (or alternative - a mental image of what the future will or could be like).Goal setting by personality type:As a "D" type, you want to know the WHAT. You seek the big idea or picture. You are direct and to the point. Your goals center around accomplishments, money, and results. You want it done the fastest way. Yesterday, if possible.As an "I" type, you want to know WHO - else is setting goals. You seek exciting and fun goals. Your goals are centered around YOU being a star, being admired, and getting recognition. You want it done the fun way. As an "S" type, you want to know HOW - to easily set goals. Your goals center around security, relationships, and teamwork. You like setting group goals, and prefer getting things done the traditional way.As a "C" type, you want to know WHY - so you can correctly set your goals. You like credibility, so you do your homework. Your goals center around correctness, value, and being right. You want things done the proper way, according to the plan, and you set goals accordingly.

Quote of the day:“It’s not enough to have lived. We should be determined to live for something.” ―Winston S. ChurchillMain topic: Personal DevelopmentAt the top of Maslow's hierarchy of needs is self-actualization, or what I call PURPOSE.Areas Of Life And Self In Consideration Of Self-ImprovementMental/PsychologicalEmotionalSocial/RelationshipsProfessional/WorkSpiritualRecreationalPhysicalLifestyleSpiritual DevelopmentOnce you have a clear picture of where you want to be you can start planning on how you willget there. This can go in your personal development plan and while it isn't essential apersonal development plan makes it all feel more real.Use The Model Of S.M.A.R.T. Goals In Your PlanningSpecificMeasurableAttainableRelevantTime-BoundExamples Of Methods To Engage In Self-ImprovementTherapySupport GroupsLife CoachesRead About What You Want To ImproveFind A MentorCreate A Practice RoutineStay Consistent In Your Endeavors And PlanBe Honest With YourselfJournalFind Like Minded People With Same GoalsMethods to Track Your ProgressJournal your journey. Make notes on your key developmental points so you can reflect on them often.Notice positive changes in your life as a result of your workCheck in with yourself regularly as to the issue you are working onStay accountable share your progress with a friend or therapist11 Rules Of Personal DevelopmentIt is never too late to take active steps towards personal development.You don't have to need it to benefit from personal development.You don't have to be unhappy or unfulfilled to benefit from personal development.There is no single way to do personal development right.Your personal development journey is your own and it won't look the same as anyone else's. So, what works for your friend might not work for you and vice versa.Not all personal development resources are created equally.Just because you experience failure does not mean you should stop, you just have to find something else that works for you.Personal development doesn't end, once you reach one goal, you set another. It's a process that will last your lifetime.Personal development can be uncomfortable and it takes time, effort, and maybe even some blood, sweat, and tears.Personal development isn't going to turn you into a different person, it isn't about drastic change, it's about incremental change that helps you fulfill your potential.The key to positive personal development is consistency. You might not get it right the first time…and that's okay!Listen in for more:Sign up for the Teen Catalyst father/son camping weekend event here.

If you have teenage boys, you're going to want to join me June 24-26 for the first ever Teen Catalyst event. Today, March 31, is the last day you can register for the sale price of $175. Send an email to [email protected] if you're interested.Main topic: Fail Fast, Succeed Faster.You can become anything you want to beHow to become what you want to be....tomorrowMaking it bigWhy big goals are more effective than small onesThe power of the BIG GOALWhy you should keep tryingWhy you will probably failFailure is learningThe art of failing fastWhat it means to fail fastApplying it to lifeDo GOOD Work!!

Today I chat with Nicole Sauce about financial freedom, what that even means, and the first steps you can take towards financial freedomNicole Sauce helps people design the life they want to live through podcasting, marketing coaching, and connections. She is the hostess of Living Free in Tennessee, a podcast on lifestyle design and homesteading, roasts and ships coffee, and is a motivational speaker.Here's some of what we cover on the show: Why should people own their finances?What does "owning your finances" even mean?How bad had you fallen before you realized a change needed to be made?What about people who are unable to earn enough to get things under control?What are the first steps of financial freedom?Any advice for people who are debt free but still feel like they are struggling?Isn't right now a bad time to strike out on your own?What your your three things for financial freedom?Connect with Nicole:LivingFreeinTennessee.com HollerRoast.com

Main topic: finding your purpose.QOTD: “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”― Ralph Waldo EmersonAnnouncements:The first ever Teen Catalyst event is happening the last weekend of June, 24-26. Fri-Sun. I'm planning a father/son (age13-19) camping weekend on our homestead Burkesville, KY. Tentative dates are June 24-26.We'll be working on building stronger relationships, not only between father/son, but also between self/others.There will be hands on workshops where teens can learn the basics of real skills like woodworking, carpentry, welding, animal care, horticulture, and more.We'll also have presentations on developing your interests, how to create a life/career you LOVE, critical thinking, the basics of personal finance, goal setting.....all the tool you need to create a life and career that interests and excites!!Here's the deal, I'm only opening this first ever TEEN CATALYST event to ONLY 15 father/son attendees.But get this, until the end of March, I'm opening registration for $175🤯Are you in? Email [email protected] if you want in.EDGEcon2023 small business conference: current sale price and the extra $25 discount until the end of March with promo code "EDGE23KENNETHE". If you do get a ticket with my promo code, I will treat you to dinner the first evening. Restaurant will be decided once location is set. All you need to do is forward your confirmation email to me at [email protected] ticket giveaway: I will be giving away this ticket at the end of June. The name selection will happen live, with the formal announcement of the winner in the first podcast of July.Main topic: What is your Purpose?This isn’t a new-age idea, nor is it something that will send you down a rabbit trail seeking out spiritual mentors (unless, of course, you want it to). Instead, what we’re talking about is understanding your "Why." Your life’s purpose.✓ Your purpose in life✓ The values you hold most dear✓ The reason you do anything Questions to ask yourself to help find your purpose:What would you do if you could do anything at all right now?When was the last time you entered a flow state? What were you doing?What was the best thing you ever did in your life?What is the worst thing which ever happened to you?When you were a child, what activities or hobbies absorbed your time?If money didn’t matter, what would you do every day to fill your time?What job would you take even if no one was paying you to do it?If you were told you were dying, what things would you want to do?If you had to give a TED Talk, what would the topic be?What thoughts occupy your time?Someone just asked you to be their mentor. What are you teaching them?What kinds of things are you happy to do for someone else when they ask you for a favor?What is the best experience you’ve had volunteering?If you could impact the world somehow, what would you want to do?What causes are you passionate about? Why?Get your own TCLP merch:

Today I have the pleasure of chatting with the REAL Tim Cook about creating a lifestyle of freedom through entrepreneurship.Tim Cook is a Regular contributor to the expert council on The Survival Podcast and The Prepper Broadcast network. As well a content creator who releases five times weekly between his YouTube channel and podcast.Tim runs a successful handyman business in Alberta Canada, with his wife and twin 11 year old daughters. Tim shares The Workshop Podcast three times weekly where he focuses on preparedness, Independent living, home maintenance, tools, and entrepreneurship.In my mind there is nothing better than Entrepreneurship to give you the ability to live a free lifestyle~ Tim CookHere are a few things we cover:How do you make the transition from working for the man to working for yourself?How do you build a customer base?How do you figure out how much to chargeHow exactly does entrepreneurship allow you to life a free life?Entrepreneurship costs so much money and I can't afford it, how do i do it?I have no skills or talents what can I do?Is entrepreneurship for everyone?How do you overcome imposter syndrome?Follow Tim:http://toolmantim.co/ WEBSITEhttp://toolmantim.shop/ AMAZON AFFILIATEhttp://toolmantim.ca/ Canadian Amazon Affiliatehttp://www.youtube.com/c/toolmantimsworkshop/ YThttps://rumble.com/c/ToolmanTimsWorkshop RUMBLEhttps://odysee.com/@Allseasonsmain:5 ODYSEEhttps://mewe.com/i/toolmantimsworkshop - MeWehttps://flote.app/user/ToolmanTim/ - FLOTEhttp://www.facebook.com/toolmantimsworkshop/ - FBwww.instagram.comtoolmantimsworkshop- IGhttp://t.me/toolmantimsworkshop TELEGRAMhttps://anchor.fm/toolmantim PODCASThttp://www.firesidefreedom.net/FIRESIDE FREEDOM PODCASThttp://www.thesurvivalpodcast.comEXPERT COUNCILhttps://prepperbroadcasting.com/PREPPER BROADCAST NETWORKGet the weekly show updates and occasional freebies delivered straight into your inbox. Sign up here.Support the show by using our links below:Get the best new website builder FREE! This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Copyright 2024 Ken Eash

The 1% Effect Ken Eash QOTD:“Endurance is not only a principle, it’s a mindset of commitment.”“Don’t compare your start or middle to someone else’s ending, or you’ll never endure.”“Instant gratification is an endurance killer.”“When you experience resistance, laugh at it. Smile at it. See it for what it is—a sign you’re growing.”― Tommy Baker, The 1% Rule: How to Fall in Love with the Process and Achieve Your Wildest DreamsMain Topic: The 1% EffectThe 1% states that if you improve 1% every day, you’ll be 38 times better at your craft by the end of the year. It’s the same effect as compounding interest.1% every day is 14m24sThink for a minute how long you spent scrolling Insta or FB this morning while drinking your coffee. How long does it take to drink your coffee? 5 minutes? 15? What are you doing in that time? It’s only 5 minutes, does it hurt to have 5 minutes of fun?Have you ever watched a movie and then dreamed about it all night?That’s the effect of your subconscious at work, having been programmed by the information you ingested in the form of tv, music, podcasts, or books.Think about the possibilities of putting your mind to work during that time on things that will actually benefit you.Check out the TCLP merch on our store:TCLP MerchFollow the Constructive Liberty podcast and join in the conversation:Telegram channelTelegram groupMeweFB pageYT channelOdysee channelRumbleIMPACT Driven website Connect with Ken (your host) here:InstagramFacebookTwitterTikTokMeWeGabThis podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Listen to IMPACT Driven Copyright 2024 Ken Eash

Today is a replay of a live training I did about personalities based on the DISC Model of Human Behavior.Get your DISC personality assessment here.

“He hadn't changed in one giant leap, but across a million little steps.” ― Brandon Sanderson, “Your choices define you; you either choose to do well today, or spend tomorrow in defending your choice of not making the best use of yesterday, ultimately your tomorrows will be the sum of choices undertaken yesterday & today.” ― Shahenshah Hafeez KhanMain topic: Build it right the first time.I also share a crazy theory I have that ALL knowledge already exists inside your brain.Support the show by buying me a book from my Amazon list: Get the weekly show updates and occasional freebies delivered straight into your inbox. Sign up here.Question of the week: If you won the lottery today, would you keep working in your current profession? How would your life change?Answer by sending an email to [email protected] or by answering at the link below.Answer the question of the week:Follow the Constructive Liberty podcast and join in the conversation:Telegram channelTelegram groupMeweFB pageYT channelOdysee channelRumbleIMPACT Driven website Connect with Ken (your host) here:InstagramFacebookTwitterTikTokMeWeGab

My quote(s) of the day:“My best investment, as cliched as this sounds, is the money I’ve spent developing myself, via books, workshops and coaching. Leadership begins within, and to have a better career, start by building a better you.” ― Robin S. Sharma“Really, coaching is simplicity. It’s getting players to play better than they think that they can.” ― Tom Landry“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation. Because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” ― John WoodenFeedback from my bro-in-law.Link to my TikTok video.Here is the link to join the "Know Thyself" event Thursday March 3, at 7pm central.DISC personality assessment mentioned in the show,Buy me a book from my Amazon list: Don't forget to screenshot the episode and share it in your favorite social media along with 5 things you're grateful for, and tag me in the post.Go ahead and follow/friend me on your favorite social media as well.

Brian spent 7 years building a 35 acre homestead with many different enterprises. Decided MN was to cold and wanted to close up shop, retrofit a travel trailer to be off grid and travel the country in search of a new place to land and build a permaculture off-grid home.If you're a property owner, or a camping enthusiast, you're going to want to hear about the LOTS Project. It's designed to connect campers and property owners in a way that provides value for all parties involved: a spot to camp for one, land improvement or some other form of value for the other.The LOTS Project podcast episode with Amy Dingman: https://thelotsproject.comhttps://t.me/TheLOTSProjecthttps://t.me/LOTSChathttps://flote.app/user/TheLOTSProjecthttps://mewe.com/p/thelotsprojecthttps://odysee.com/@TheLOTSProjecthttps://www.youtube.com/happyhillshomesteadPodcast on most podcatchers if you search The LOTS Project

Today is 2s day, 2/22/22Quote of the day:“When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot manifest, strength cannot fight, wealth becomes useless, and intelligence cannot be applied.”― HerophilusIf you like the podcast, I'd love it if you'd help grow the show. Simply screenshot the episode, share it on Instagram, and tag constructiveliberty and kennetheashImprove your life with these virtual events:Join my personal finance mastery mastermind. It's 8 weeks building on Dave Ramsey’s baby steps. I'm looking for 3 people to join me in creating financial freedom. To join, send an email to [email protected] with the subject line "personal finance mastery".Join me Thursday, March 3, for 60 minutes of straight FIRE on becoming a better you. I’m calling it, simply, “Know Thyself”.It’s a continuation of last week’s main topic on personality styles. Link to join.News/personal development article highlight/book review:48 Days to the work you love 10 steps to education - Things you can do this year to open the floodgate to new opportunity and new wealthRead at least 12 great booksAttend 3-4 seminarsWork on improving your EQListen to 3-4 podcasts and read 3-4 blog posts each week (growth oriented)Take 2-3 courses in areas of interestReach out to help someone elseAcquire at least 1 new skillBecome comfortable with you presentation skillsDesign your own health and fitness programPlan 2 trips this yearSocial media spotlight/podcast episode recommendation:A Farmish Kind of Life, episode 181: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/181-making-goals-changing-goals/Join Fireside Freedom for their livestream at 7pm central every Tuesday: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzL7HyrGbzlAyN7IQ3zukwAMain topic:11 rules for lifeDon't hurt people and don't take their stuff.Be present and engaged in every interactionMake each interaction with every person a positive boost for them to step out and do good workLive in such a way that others WANT to follow you, leadership by defaultDo what you can with what you have where you are - just startInvest wisely in the "5Keys"; mindset, relationships, health, wealth, and purpose. start with your time (learning, relationships, experiences) your possessions, and your moneyDo the right thing every time, no matter the consequencesDon't imitate the "masters", seek what they soughtTry to see the world from other people's perspectiveBe 100% engaged in the pursuit of purpose Be open minded, but not so open minded your brains fall outQuestion of the day:What things do you need to stop doing to make space for bigger, better changes in life?

QsOTD:Everyone has a purpose in life and a unique talent to give to others. And when we blend this unique talent with service to others, we experience the ecstasy and exultation of our spirit.Kallam Anji ReddyI am here for a purpose and that purpose is to grow into a mountain, not to shrink to a grain of sand. Henceforth will I apply ALL my efforts to become the highest mountain of all and I will strain my potential until it cries for mercy. Og MandinoToday I talk about the fear archetypes in the book Do It Scared, which I recently read. The fear archetypes correspond amazingly well with the DISC model of human behavior which I talk about and promote quite a bit. Get your DISC assessment here.Looks like the only episode I did on DISC was on the Teen Catalyst podcast. You can listen to it here.Live life to the fullest. Make the most of your dash. You never know when your time is up. Use your God-given gifts, talents, skills, and abilities to create massive impact on the lives of others. That's where true fulfillment come from.

I share a funny story about how a skunk impacted our life. Quote: If you write expecting people to be perfect, you begin to like them for who they are. ~ Donald MillerMain topic: improve your life by doing one action daily in each of the "5 Keys" areas of life.

QOTD: “ The Paradoxical CommandmentsMain Topic: Overcome self-defeating habits.Podcast episode mentioned, The Professional Noticer48 Days community48 Days to the work you loveConnect with me on Flote.Question of the week: What’s one act of kindness you can commit to this week?Answer by email at [email protected] Paradoxical CommandmentsPeople are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered.Love them anyway.If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives.Do good anyway.If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies.Succeed anyway.The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow.Do good anyway.Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable.Be honest and frank anyway.The biggest men and women with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest men and women with the smallest minds.Think big anyway.People favor underdogs but follow only top dogs.Fight for a few underdogs anyway.What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight.Build anyway.People really need help but may attack you if you do help them.Help people anyway.Give the world the best you have and you'll get kicked in the teeth.Give the world the best you have anyway.”― Kent M. Keith, The Silent Revolution: Dynamic Leadership in the Student Council

QOTD: “Happiness has to do with your mindset, not with outside circumstance.”― Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being FreeMain topic: How to Become PersistentWe're always told how we can achieve anything if we put our minds to it – how if we keep putting in the time and effort, we will eventually start to see our efforts pay off. It seems that the key ingredient to success in all its forms is persistence. But when people give us this advice, they will often act as though persistence were something you could just 'switch on'. If you've not lost that weight, started that side business, gotten that guy or gal… well then you just need to be persistent. The question no one ever answers is how you go from not having persistence to being able to turn it on at will. Let's take a look at some of the things you can do…Increase Your EnergyClearly Define Your GoalsHave a Support NetworkAnd you know what? Persistence takes practice. Even if you find you're prone to giving up, consistently trying to try can actually help you to develop the persistence you need. Don't give up on not giving up!Connect with me on Flote: https://flote.app/user/KeneashGet your DISC profile here: https://www.personalityservice.com/portal/MMZX/store

You must gain control over your money, or the lack of it will forever control you. ~ Dave RamseyI've made a few mistakes along the way. I've gotten out of debt, then slid back into it death grip. But now I've made the decision that enough is enough. I'm DONE WITH DEBT!!I am going to do whatever it takes to get out of debt once and for all, and build wealth the right way, and I want you to join me.If you're up for it, click the link below, fill out the form, and I will be in contact with you.https://forms.gle/crn4Jkwbg9Bo1g46A7 Financial Planning Tenets to Abide ByAt its core, financial planning is a game, and just like any game, there are rules you need to follow if you wish to win. That said, there will be odds against you and unforeseen obstacles may rear their ugly heads.But no matter how the game goes, your best chances of winning will be to abide by the time-tested rules that govern the game… the tenets of financial planning which will keep you on track regardless of market fluctuations, pandemics, inflation, etc. 1 You must have a budgetThere’s a quote in Charles Dickens’ book, David Copperfield, “Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure nineteen six, result happiness. Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure twenty pounds ought and six, result misery.”This is old wisdom that still holds true to this day. If your expenses exceed your income, you’ll constantly be in debt. Getting your finances in order can be a Herculean task and you can quickly find yourself behind the 8-ball.Create a budget and decide how much you’ll allocate to needs, wants, savings, paying off debt and so on. Stick to this budget and try your best not to deviate from it. 2 Save 10% of your net incomeHere’s an important point to note – the percentage is not as important as the habit.Some people may be so deep in debt that even saving 10% is difficult. If that’s the case, aim for 5% or at the very least, try to save anywhere from $10-$25 a month.When you have even a small amount of money set aside, you’ll shift your mindset just enough to go from a mentality of lack to one with a teeny bit of abundance. It’s not much but it’ll make a WORLD of difference.If you’ve saved $25 a month for 4 months, you’d have a $100 in savings. This will be a refreshing change from before when you were so broke you barely had anything left before the next paycheck came in.As you get better at saving, trim your expenses wherever you can and split the extra between your debt repayment and savings. 3 Pay off debt quicklyBeing in debt can be a soul-sucking experience. The banks are NOT your friends. They’ll willingly give you the credit cards you want as long as you meet the criteria, but the moment you’re slow to pay up, you’ll see them show their fangs.The late payment fees, the interest rates, the calls from the debt collectors, the never-ending bills in the mail will all add stress and pressure on you. It can be a very draining and burdensome experience.The best way to avoid this will be to pay your credit card bills in full and on time. At the very least, make the minimum payments punctually so that you don’t incur late fees.Create a debt repayment plan for yourself and stick to it. It’ll take time, but you’ll come out of debt slowly but surely.If you don’t remedy this problem proactively, you’ll be in financial servitude to the banks for a long time and may even end up filing for bankruptcy....

While most of my content does not contain any explicit language, this one does have a few F-bombs. Listen at your own discretion.Went from selling chemical death by the metric ton for the oligarchs, to off grid medical cannabis promoter/preacher. I started an Air Roasted Specialty Coffee company to fund my adventures and experiments. When the covid hit, I started TheSquatchFest to give liberty/freedom minded humans a place to gather and commune. Recently finished a broadcast studio space and have been filing in on UnLoose the Goose. And most recently launched @Scramblin University a live show to share knowledge and build community. Find Brian on social:https://www.facebook.com/brian.norton206https://www.facebook.com/foodforestfarmshttps://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/briandnortonhttps://youtube.com/user/briannorton206And his website: foodforestfarms.comSuper secret link mentioned in the show: https://www.foodforestfarms.com/club-member-private-entrance.html

Segments: QOTD from WildeGoals, not resolutionsThe main topic comes from a question I received from Alan over on MeWe. Alan asked: "My question is how do you narrow down which opportunity to put your efforts into?"My current dilemma is I have a million ideas, a thousand opportunities and bandwidth and cash to do 2 or 3, or honestly 1 really well. Struggling to get myself focused on the one or two that I should put my primary effort, and especially cash into and I think with the current administration, I will need to figure that out quickly."

Inspired by a Dr Phil article.Each of us has multiple events, choices and people that define our life. According to Dr Phil, there are 10 defining moments, 7 critical choices, and 5 pivotal people in each person's life.Many people simply allow these things to "happen to them". But for someone who want to live a truly impactful life of liberty, you MUST consciously choose those moments, choices, and people from this point forward.In the past you simply allowed your circumstances to dictate your life, from now on you will intentionally make the choices in life to create the circumstances you desire.Articles mentioned in the podcast:https://www.activistpost.com/2021/12/7-signs-that-war-with-russia-just-got-even-closer.htmlhttps://www.drphil.com/advice/defining-your-external-factors/

Quote of the day: You and you alone are the only person who can live the life that can write the story that you were meant to tell. Kerry WashingtonArticles mentioned:https://thefreethoughtproject.com/family-suing-after-son-is-vaccinated-at-school-without-their-consent/https://unlimitedhangout.com/2021/10/investigative-reports/wall-streets-takeover-of-nature-advances-with-launch-of-new-asset-class/https://www.activistpost.com/2021/10/global-blueprint-exposed-the-takeover-of-all-genetic-material-on-earth.htmlhttp://www.renegadetribune.com/polish-doctor-claims-he-found-a-life-form-in-the-pfizer-comirnaty-shot/https://cyprus-mail.com/2021/10/26/union-calls-for-suspension-of-rapid-testing-after-toxic-substance-found/Flote user highlights:https://flote.app/user/JackSpirkohttps://flote.app/user/TalcatchaFarmhttps://flote.app/user/SpikeCohenBRAVES WON THE WORLD SERIES!!My fight with pneumonia and the battle against GSD-less-ness. I'll be taking the rest of the year off of podcasting, see you in January.

Jenny is an ICF ACC coach who is the director of River Life Coaching Pte. Ltd., her life coaching practice where she coaches individuals to align their career and life goals with their values and strengths. She is currently working on her certification as a PQ Coach under the Positive Intelligence program run by Dr. Shirzad Chamine. Jenny is also a trained lawyer as her earlier career.Listen in to today's show to hear how Jenny overcame the stigma that an introvert can't succeed in an extrovert's world, and how you can do the same.

Whatever you do, do with determination. You have one life to live; do your work with passion and give your best.  Alia BhattNothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion. Georg Wilhelm Friedrich HegelFollow your passion, be prepared to work hard and sacrifice, and, above all, don't let anyone limit your dreams. Donovan BaileyPassion is one great force that unleashes creativity, because if you're passionate about something, then you're more willing to take risks. Yo-Yo MaIf you haven’t guessed by now, passion for the work you do, is the main topic of today’s show.News story highlights:https://thefreethoughtproject.com/children-mistakenly-given-covid-jab-instead-of-flu-vaccine-now-sick-with-heart-problemshttps://babylonbee.com/news/terrifying-new-halloween-mask-depicts-a-human-face-not-wearing-a-maskFind your pizza people.Post from a FB friend:The Kingdom of God is not driven by financial excess to live in comfortable complacency, and neither is it propelled by a disillusioned sense of piety in poverty. Rather it stimulates a contented faith that your needs will be met in correct portion each day, so that you may always rely only on Him.Main topic:How Passion at Work Helps You Get AheadA recent study has discovered 88% of people are unhappy in their job. The other 12% experience joy and passion for what they do.Are you in this 12%?If not, you’re not alone. Sadly, a lack of passion does more than make the day drag. When you’re not enthusiastic about what you do, you’re simply not going to be as productive or even as successful at what you do compared to the individual who gets excited about their job.Don’t believe it? Consider these ideas on how passion at work will help you get ahead.Passionate People FocusYou can’t help but be intrigued by the things you’re passionate about. You can’t wait to dive in and see what makes things tick. This kind of focus enables you to see all the moving parts easily. It also keeps you more on task, and less likely to allow interruption as you hate to be pulled away from what you love.Passionate People Experience Less StressWhen you’re passionate, you’re just more relaxed overall. Why would you be stressing about doing something you love? Instead, you’re more likely to feel the satisfaction of doing what you love as you get stuff done.Passionate People are CreativeWhen you love what you do, you can’t wait to learn more about it. This interest in your work makes you more knowledgeable and more likely to notice things. This leads to more creativity in the course of your day.Passionate People Get More DonePassion is what wakes up a competitive spirit. You can’t wait to get things done just to see what comes next. All these things mean you’re putting out more work, and are much more likely to finish tasks over someone who isn’t passionate.Passionate People Do BetterWhen you’re passionate, you’re going to be more interested in the details and will push more to ‘get it right’ just because you can. Being passionate means you’re doing a better quality of work, which is, in turn, noticed by those around you. Hey, think about it. When...

Myles is atypical and yet successful. He is a multi-millionaire, having had that status (and lost it) 3 times in his life. Today his final success has led him to tell his story through his appearances on dozens of media outlets and through hosting his podcast “The Unconstrained Podcast”.Originally from Adelaide, Australia, Myies began is career as a software developer in the late 1970s, having never even graduated high school. After success in his field, he moved to the USA at the age of 24, with nothing more than a bag of clothes and left a millionaire.Myles rejects the social norms of education, 9-5 job, and retirement outright and shows through his methods that one can live a financially sustainable life regardless of background, geography or education. His approach to being a contrarian shows that going against the herd can pay off.You can find out more and connect with Myles here:https://www.beunconstrained.com/contact-ushttps://www.beunconstrained.com

Jump to 15:56 to hear the title topic segment.QOTD: You can make excuses, or you can make money ~ Jack SpirkoApply to join a mastermind for men who want to create bigger IMPACT!!News highlight:If you have a child in gov schools and voice your concerns about the direction of the “education”, you will now be considered a domestic terrorist. ArticleNews flash, gov officials are corrupt. ArticleGas shortages could make this winter a hard one to get through. ArticleMain segment: Why is the cost of labor so dang HIGH?? Link to original videoMental boost: your motivation comes from WITHIN.If you’d like to be on the show, or know someone who’d be GREAT on the podcast, fill out or share this form: Email questions and comments to: [email protected]

I'm re-releasing this as a new episode because the last time only 5 minutes uploaded. If you caught it the first time I released it, start at the 4:45 mark and you'll pick up where the other one cut off.Connor Boyack is the founder and president of Libertas Institute an award-winning, free-market think tank. From Libertas - "Our strategy and tenacity has yielded an 85% success rate in seeing our proposals enacted into law, with several landmark policies being the first of their kind in the entire country. We've reformed laws on a wide range of issues: drug policy, privacy, transparency, property rights, free association, criminal justice, parental rights, and much, much more. And now we're scaling our work across the country to have a national impact."He is the author of several books along with hundreds of columns and articles championing individual liberty. Connor's work has been publicly praised by national figures such as Ron Paul, Judge Andrew Napolitano, Tom Woods, and many others.Among his most recognized books are the Tuttle Twins series, and his newly released book for teens, How to Not Suck at Life.Connect with Connor and find his books below:https://www.connorboyack.comhttps://www.instagram.com/connorboyack/https://www.facebook.com/cboyackhttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=connor+boyack&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

5 keys of a resilient life:focus/mindsetrelationshipshealth/fitnesspersonal financespurposeStill building the house.....Growing the construction biz....Coaching biz updates....parenting conference sign up link: https://www.jaiinstituteforparenting.com/feed-play-love

Kerry Brown is an awesome dude who I met through the Living Free in Tennessee community. He is 38 years old with 15 years experience as an EMS, the last 2 years have been spent growing a landscaping/consulting/handyman business, as well as creating an off-grid homestead.Links where you can connect with Kerry:https://mewe.com/i/kerrybrown2www.strongootsresources.comhttps://odysee.com/@properhumanproject:3https://www.instagram.com/strongrootsresources/https://www.facebook.com/[email protected]

Sometimes all it takes to achieve what you want in life is the right mindset. Knowing what you want, and stopping at nothing to get it. Wes Woodhouse is someone who didn't let anything stand in the way of his childhood dream of becoming a fighter pilot.Wes is a husband, father, marathon runner, and fighter pilot. He has been flying the F-15E Strike Eagle since 2016, and has nearly 500 combat hours. Currently serving as an instructor pilot in an operational test squadron, he works to bring the latest and greatest hardware and software to the F-15. For Wes, flying fighter jets is the fulfillment of his childhood dream, but that is not where his most important work gets done. He believes the battlefield of the coming decades is in the human domain, where human attention will be the most valued resource. Wes’ mission is to build up the next generation of leaders, armed to take on the dynamic challenges of the 21st Century. He runs the Vector Mastermind, a group of strong, committed men grounded in wise counsel and accountability, striving to live a life of purpose.If you're interested in connecting with Wes, you can do so by going to his website, LinkedIn, or by dropping my an email. Links below:https://weswoodhouse.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/weswoodhouse/[email protected]

QOTD: “Freedom is not something that anybody can be given. Freedom is something people take, and people are as free as they want to be”― James BaldwinToday's show was streamed live on Flote, YouTube, and FB.Segments in today's show:State of the homesteadState of the business(es)Construction & Handyman ServicesEmpowering Forward MomentumShady Poplar HomesteadDale Hollow Cleaningside jobs I've got going ongetting camper ready for hipcampbuilding my houseLiberty minute

What if....your kindness to a stranger could change their lifeyour random smile could give someone the strength to live another daythe time you spend with a teenager could prevent their suicideIn today's episode I explore the question of "What if"....Send me a text with your thoughts, comments, and feedback on the show. Here's the number.

You should totally NOT be afraid of things that have no effect on your life. You probably shouldn't even be afraid of many of the things that DO have an effect on your life. Simply design your life the way you want to live, and let go of everything else. How To Deal With FEARI’ve been seeing a lot of posts about FEAR.FEAR of another lock down, or FEAR of the new “DELTA” variant, I’m afraid of this, what If this happens.Life is full of things to be afraid of.Guess what?You don’t have to be afraid, or live in a constant state of FEAR.Fear makes us do some goofy things, ya, know like buying 413 rolls of toilet paper and ½ pound of ham.If you want to STOP being afraid or at least be able to function when chaos and FEAR confront you.The easiest thing you can do is become AWARE and PREPARE.So, lets take a look at FEAR what it is, where it comes from and how you can learn to dance with it using some pretty cool exercises that I myself use to control anxiety or FEAR.https://patriotprep.medium.com/beyond-fear-3-great-ways-to-step-over-your-terror-barrier-and-dance-with-your-lizard-a7ad9a082c20Share this show with a friend who is afraid of all the BS. Show them that living a life you choose IS possible.

Intentionally - consciously choosing to do the thing you are doingDesigning - specifically creating something the way you want it to bea Lifestyle - the way you lifeof Freedom - doing what you choose, when you choose, where you choose, in a way that doesn't infringe on other people being able to do the same for themselvesArticles referenced in the podcast:https://reason.com/2021/07/20/facebook-biden-section-230-vaccine-hesitancy-covid-19/https://bariweiss.substack.com/p/med-schools-are-now-denying-biological?token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjoyMDM4MTYwMiwicG9zdF9pZCI6MzkyNjgyMzYsIl8iOiI4S011NiIsImlhdCI6MTYyNzM5OTI2OCwiZXhwIjoxNjI3NDAyODY4LCJpc3MiOiJwdWItMjYwMzQ3Iiwic3ViIjoicG9zdC1yZWFjdGlvbiJ9.ECAsJQsmE7GTA8tAz_uFEb00zErsxOd74ewNOz0dUPILink to download the Teen Side Hustle Success RoadmapHow high is your freedom index, and what are you doing this week to raise that even higher??Join the social group on MeWe and tell us how you're creating freedom for you and your family.Connect with me on Flote and MeWe.

40 birds processed, in the freezer, and ready to eat.@#$%& mechanix can't fix my van, and what I do to "fix" it.What's up with the people pulling the strings on all the crap going on in today's world? Who's controlling everything? And what can we do about it? Don't drink the CORONA!!Articles mentioned:https://www.conservativewoman.co.uk/twenty-year-genetic-trail-behind-covids-creation/https://worlddoctorsalliance.com/blog/crimes-against-humanity-the-german-corona-investigation/https://www.naturalnews.com/2021-07-13-now-big-pharma-is-pushing-for-a-monthly-covid-shot-obliterating-the-false-narrative-that-once-claimed-a-vaccine-would-earn-back-your-freedom.html#

Close more clients with DISC: https://odysee.com/level-up-31-close-more-clients-with-disc:60aaf48bf1ebf0f54fd52c8528f9c1640a96491eOverloaded To-Do list: https://odysee.com/level-up-daily-32-to-do-overload-%F0%9F%91%80:f3dc4c3a092dcf199784b1e1e31f3e65210cafeaHow do you view MONEY: https://odysee.com/level-up-33-how-do-you-view-money:49739b46f8fcc14b1686127f99a10997cd48b690Is the purpose of a job for MONEY or ENJOYMENT: https://odysee.com/level-up-34-should-a-job-be-for-money-or:83f04e80493137847709230f68f92bae6acb52bc

In today's show we talk about a variety of things:homestead updatehow my word of the year (GROW) is goingconstruction bizcoaching bizCONSPIRACY ALERT!!The chickens will be ready for freezer camp next week. If you want to learn the process of "freezer camp-ing" chickens, you're welcome to show up and help. (limit to first 5 people)Construction biz is growing even better than I had hoped.Coaching biz is slowly getting the attention it deserves, although the current growth and impact reflects my neglect of it.Articles mentioned in my conspiracy theory spiel:https://www.eutimes.net/2021/05/uk-pathologist-warns-spike-proteins-will-cause-all-men-to-lose-their-reproductive-capacity/https://needtoknow.news/2021/06/superhero-gene-editing-vaccine-that-rewrites-dna-to-be-released-within-10-years/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=superhero-gene-editing-vaccine-that-rewrites-dna-to-be-released-within-10-yearsCheck out the Teen Catalyst experience I mentioned.Download the "5 Steps to Making Your First $2000 as a TEEN" tip sheet.

Level UP is a daily video series I release on Odysee and Youtube. Links to the videos can be found below.You should definitely follow our channel on Telegram, and join our MeWe group.Level UP 20https://youtu.be/2iGH27nvEGQhttps://odysee.com/level-up-daily-20-fail-forward.:6e28af51332e0ec363f792b93bb50ae0ce74d1c2Level UP 21https://youtu.be/CuHc8lt9AC4https://odysee.com/level-up-daily-21-positive-personality:92fc9a579f9702403184e396abb01a70101fe48cLevel UP 22https://youtu.be/XZv01svgJBshttps://odysee.com/level-up-22-the-most-hated-tool-in-my:aac9ca960b5c6da39cb8cdad2843252d0e487270Level UP 23https://youtu.be/PyBf0YPt7dkhttps://odysee.com/level-up-23-wisdomous-words-to-motivate:da43d9c3b5eb9ff10d1a7392862dcf2043ab9244Level UP 24https://youtu.be/dh4cjaeFHdchttps://odysee.com/level-up-24-you%27ve-got-to-take-action!!:5ee5ab3e159b68be4a72d2faea692f3fc4f978d9Level UP 25https://youtu.be/DoLqqhFcKu4https://odysee.com/level-up-25-7-principles-of-wealth:c3c4e12d8a7b9e24aeeefc9fe1237a538197ed7a

Quote of the day :“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” – Martin Luther King Jr.“There is no such thing as failure. There are only results.” – Tony RobbinsToday I introduce an interesting side hustle idea I pulled from a recent thread on FB. Check out that thread and comment your own idea here.Links to the articles I mentioned on HR5:https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5https://lc.org/hr5

LEVEL UP is a Mon-Fri video series I release on YouTube and Odysee. Links to each video below.https://youtu.be/aYCq8wGg-g8https://youtu.be/vyTd3FYQ5WEhttps://youtu.be/Tvw3c91DmzMhttps://youtu.be/WPsZHVfc5nMhttps://youtu.be/BU1QwHvsgRMhttps://youtu.be/dLL2bRSM8Bo

Karissa Adkins is the Founder of 365DailyHustle. She is a Master Coach certified in health, life, and fitness, Radio Show Host of the BossUp Babe Podcast, Global Motivational Speaker and a 2X Amazon's #1 Best Selling Author of Women Who BossUp and Expert Profiles, Conversations with Influences & Innovation. Karissa has been featured on networks such as ABC, CBC, and NBC for her expertise in empowering women to BossUp and get healthy and in June of 2021 she was listed in Entrepreneurs Herald as a Top 20 Life Coaches in 2021. Karissa is a mother, wife, and a badass champion for women's health! She is also competing for the title of Ms. Health and Fitness 2021 for HERS magazine. While going through her own mental and physical transformation, Karissa began helping other women achieve their health, weight loss, and other life goals. Karissa was frequently approached by women who needed advice, accountability, and support.Karissa created her signature Coaching Program, Reclaim your best life. The 10-week transformational program helps women overcome their weight loss battle, double their energy, and self-sabotaging spirals while they learn to master their mindset, lifestyle habits, confidence, and own their true badass self. Karissa and her team of health experts are here to help mompreneurs create the life they deserve!Today we’re talking about bossing up to take courage! Because it’s your job to ShowUp, BossUp, and Create your Best LifeLinks where you can learn more about Karissa and the amazing work she does:Website - https://365dailyhustle.com/Voting Page - https://mshealthandfitness.com/2021/karissa-adFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/karissa.adkins365/IG - @365.Daily.Hustle

Send questions and comments to [email protected], or join the MeWe group https://mewe.com/join/theconstructivelibertypodcastLinks to original videos:https://odysee.com/elevate-daily-8-eliminate-overwhelm!!:5cfa45f4d4b41c7538243b1637f7b454f08465e5https://odysee.com/elevate-daily-9-learn-to-see-things-from:77ec71d167a52cbddbe575cb5636bf9c8b73ae5fhttps://odysee.com/elevate-daily-how-to-get-what-you-want:15eb72c489c301ce6d275427b2b6302758052bb1https://odysee.com/elevate-daily-10-you-don%27t-have-a-lack:a2c7b1aad49b593b0d9c71df663cf94f925fe480https://odysee.com/elevate-daily-12-the-simple-life:1dd456407077a7c43da84647d245dd44a579f1ffhttps://odysee.com/elevate-13-don%27t-fear-freedom!!:e9eceec8e48e09d107913db703661651d2a28d79

This is a compilation of the audios from episodes 1-7 of my video series, Elevate Daily.Links to each video:https://odysee.com/elevate-daily-recharge-yourself:0f42a3beb0a47949c81f145c57fe3df06e759b14https://odysee.com/elevate-daily-2%2C-finance-friday:ef6bccb0082851285836b3db19f6f0d5f028f409https://odysee.com/elevate-3-outgoing-vs-reserved:28ecc052844c31eb88ac7b9855eae9f5added90chttps://odysee.com/elevate-4-7-layers-deep:b3c0920391faeb98d8228522c2bf34cdb5ad2757https://odysee.com/elevate-yourself-don%27t-postpone-your:ad35e48ba9f6a661222d63ad1714e52a12f1160ahttps://odysee.com/elevate-yourself-6-choose-your-difficult:e14ed5a5fca5652e6d53e916217051fa3912be19https://odysee.com/elevate-yourself-7-you-need-to-budgetize:69d35c98464c21d7e7191997d80731cfd4566f95

I'm back from a two week hiatus. Back with MORE content, BETTER content, DAILY content. Check out my daily video series, Elevate Yourself, on Odysee or YouTube.Today's QOTD: Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present. ~ Jim RohnCreate a lifestyle of freedom for yourself through entrepreneurship in the service industry. The opportunities are LIMITLESS!!Contact me today for a free consult on how you can get started: schedule a time here, or email me at [email protected] questions or comments to [email protected] with me:mewe.com/i/keneashparler.com/profile/Keneash/https://www.facebook.com/kenneth.eash.9847/https://www.instagram.com/kennetheash/Websites:https://www.constructiveliberty.comhttps://www.kennetheash.comhttps://www.empoweringforwardmomentum.comhttps://www.constructionhandymanservices.comThe Young Entrepreneur Catalyst. group on:MeWeFacebook If you want to support my work, there are several ways to do this.&nbsp;share it with a friendGive it a 5-star reviewif you want to understand yourself and others a little better, and learn the why and how behind why people do what they do, you can get your own DISC assessment through my link and I will get a small kickbackI also give presentations for small groups, businesses, and church groups. These presentations will help you to better understand yourself and others, the how and why behind a person's actions and perspective, and help you to build better relationships, and therefore better teams. Click here to schedule a call to learn more.If you simply want to help with expenses you can do so by giving a tip through PayPal.if you want to give, but want to be sure it goes to a worthy cause, simply add a note designating your tip to helping the elderly with house maintenance and repair costs.&nbsp;you can also give tip through cryptocurrency, just send an email to <a...

Trying out a new format. I misattributed a William Casey quote to J. Edgar Hoover. Money mindset minute. How do you handle stressful situations? Don't live in fear, get prepared.

QOTD: “If ever you think that you’re losing control of a situation, just shift your mindset and watch your situation change.” – Dr. Amelia RoseIf you are experiencing low energy, or are not in good spirits, you may want to consider altering your mindset. When you are down, it can be due to negative thoughts. You start to dwell on everything that is going wrong. You reflect that you aren’t where you thought you would be and it gives you a sinking feeling.When you start to have negative thoughts, you are setting the stage to beat yourself down. What’s worse is this situation continues to grow. Negativity feeds on itself. When you put yourself down, you will eventually put others down. You will look for others who share your negativity because misery loves company. As the negative energy thrives, you fall deeper into the mental abyss.To turn this around, you first have to realize that it’s happening. No one likes to admit to doing something wrong, but negative thinking is wrong if you are engaging in it. You have to try and reflect on your life. Think back to when you were happy. Was it a couple of months ago or a couple of years? That will give you a good indication of when you started with the negative thinking. When you were happy, it’s unlikely you were thinking negatively.If you don’t believe you are negative but you feel down about your current situation, consider asking friends and family how you have been behaving recently. Tell them you want an honest assessment. Unfortunately, because you are in a negative mindset, you may lash out at their answers. That will make them upset with you since you told them you want an honest assessment. However, if it helps you to see what you are doing, eventually they will forgive you when you turn the situation around.Once you have identified that you have a negative mindset, work hard to introduce positivity into your life. Set up a bad thoughts money jar and whenever you say something negative, put money into the jar. You can do this at work, at home, or both. When you see the jar filling up, you know you have more work to do.Avoid other negative people as much as possible. They will try to bring you back down, and you may even let them do it. Limiting your exposure to these people is a great step to take on your journey towards positivity.Flipping your switch can seem like a massive undertaking. One that there are a million different ways to achieve if all the articles on the internet have anything to say about it. However, flipping your switch is a personal undertaking, one that may have similar milestones for everyone, but really can and should be curtailed to a person’s needs in order to be successful. Keep reading for the 7 steps you need to personalize to flip your own switch. Find an Activity that Challenges YouThe activity that will most help you flip your own switch is the one that challenges you. Not your neighbor or your sibling. But you. This could be as simple as folding an entire basket of laundry in one sitting or the Sunday morning crossword in pen! Commit to yourselfWhatever challenge you’re undertaking, you’re doing it for you. Make a promise to yourself that you will try your hardest and not give up when the going gets tough. Set Realistic GoalsMake sure your goals are attainable. You aren’t going to fold all the laundry that you do on Sunday by the end of Sunday. But maybe you could at least hang up the stuff that will wrinkle. Or perhaps you will only use a pen on the crossword answers you feel 100% certain about, pencil on the rest. Turn off the T.V. (or the Internet) In...

Quotes of the day:“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.” ~ Benjamin Franklin“Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.” ~ Abraham Lincoln“If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” ~ George Orwell“What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans, and the homeless, whether the mad destruction is wrought under the name of totalitarianism or in the holy name of liberty or democracy?” ~ Mahatma GandhiTrue liberty is one where each person gets to decide his or her own path. They don’t have to deal with other people ruling over them.At a recent event I attended, hosted by Nicole Sauce, Living Free in Tennessee, I learned a few things about myself that I hope can help you as well.&nbsp;Being an introvert, I find it hard to put myself out there when I’m around large groups of people I don’t know. As I found a bit of alone time to recharge my batteries, I found myself thinking about how, while introverts like me need time alone to rest and recharge, other people need to be around lots of people in order to charge up their batteries.But, whether we need people to recharge or not, we still need a community of like-minded people to help us and lift us up when we’re down, and who we can pour ourselves into as well. We need that, whether we want to need it or not. Community is vital to thriving.As you think about life, consider why it is you react the way you do in different situations, and what the factors are leading up to that reaction.In the future of this show, I want to start to incorporate more about how to prepare for when the tough times come our way, and how to create a life that’s resilient against those tough times.Mentioned in this episode:Check out Nicole Sauce’s podcast, Living Free in Tennessee, for quality content, and interesting and informative ideas.

In order for you to achieve what you want in life, you have to first know what that thing is: you have to VISUALIZE it!!Visualization typically has five steps, looking something like this:Setting the StageHere is where you prepare yourself for visualization by cutting out the distractions and detaching the mind. In other words, you're supposed to relax. Find a comfortable place to sit or recline. Make it as free from noise and outside interruptions as possible. Maybe darken the room or create a soft ambiance with light music or even something restful such as the sound of water from a fountain. Get comfortable and breathe deeply, counting backward until you feel calm. Generally, doing so from 25 is sufficient, but if you're a little more stressed, you might want to pick a higher number to give yourself adequate time to unwind thoroughly.Picture the GoalHere is where you want to layer in all those senses mentioned before. Create the intended goal in your mind. What does this look like? Sound like? Taste like? Feel like? Smell like? Ask yourself each of those questions, in turn, taking time to explore the answer fully. This is your future you're talking about, so you want to be sure to not be stingy on the details. Make this as full of a picture as you possibly can.How are you Feeling?When you have the image, explore what it means from an emotional viewpoint. How do you feel when you think of this goal? How do you think you'll feel when you achieve it? What emotions come up as you explore these thoughts? Again, experience them each in turn. Don't get caught up in thinking you should feel just one way. Your emotions might be all over the place. Seek out the predominant one.Add in FaithHere's the hard part. You need to trust you already have this. This vision is yours, in all its completeness, somewhere in the future. It's up to you to take hold of it.Now Step BackThis is essential. If you don't detach from this visualization, you'll get so caught up in it that you won't be able to effectively enjoy the process of getting there, much less create it. This is a funny feeling because your initial response might be you either will just be given the result you want like some kind of magical genie granting wishes or that you need to throw yourself at creating this result, half killing yourself to get there. Neither of these is true, by the way. The truth is much simpler. You focus only on doing the next right thing with the assurance you're always moving toward the correct outcome. Remember, the key to this entire process lies in the practice of it. You have to undergo these same steps more than once. Revisiting your visualization is where you're going to find the best success.