So many people these days don't do what it takes to change where they're at financially. They boldly, with no real reason other than fear or comfort, refuse to take action or accept the opportunities that come their way. They act like they have a choice. They act like things are going to just keep falling into their laps and that their parents will never stop supplying their every need.
That is DELUSIONAL. And selfish.
What gives you (and me) the right? What makes us think we have the right to reject opportunity? To avoid risk? To avoid doing necessary things that scare us? To refuse to work harder and faster and smarter?
If you're a lay person (a man especially), married or single, it's your responsibility to take advantage of opportunities and make money. Why? Because money is a real way to contribute. To your family and to people in need.
Stuff happens. People get sick, houses burn down, storms destroy villages, children are born--What are you doing to make sure you're ready?
Money gives you options. Especially if you have a lot of it. I don't want to be stuck, scratching for a dollar, when I could be somewhere else, doing something meaningful. I'm doing what I can now to build wealth because, soon, I want to have the choice to drop everything when necessary, to go and be of service to other people--instead of being too stressed with being broke to think beyond how much money I wish I had in my wallet.
Hope that made sense.
I just finished watching a Dale Partridge video in which he encouraged transparency in blog posts, so I'm going to go ahead and be transparent:
I AM FREAKING OUT!!!
The deadlines for two of my biggest goals this year (increasing my Thrive clientele and saving up enough for my business/family trip in November) are fast approaching, and I'm just trying to stay on track! I feel like I've had a crash course in marketing and creative thinking, trying to find ways to give more value so that I can truly make this year different.
At the same time that this experience is driving me nuts, it has also helped me digest more deeply something I sort of already knew: There's no push without the pain of desire.
I'm pushing so hard right now. Pushing for results. I'm trying to make sure I make every contact I can, and edifying my services as much as I can. I'm even pushing myself to create products for my Auribus brand (more on that later).
Fear is a great motivator, but, with the help of Denise Duffield-Thomas, I've been able to find motivation and a sense of calm through pinpointing my desires. I pinpointed one specific desire: I want to make sure my youngest sister can join me for part of my trip in November. This desire is so painful (it would SUCK if I failed!!!), I've been able to push forward with more clarity and confidence while I dedicated every little, painful, frustrating step to being able to go on vacation with my sister. It even made my money goal for the month seem more attainable!
Pinpoint what your desires are. Comment below and tell me what some of your most important goals for 2015 are! Are they specific enough? Write them out and tape them to your wall where you can see them everyday. Use your desires to push you to where you need to be.
In her latest Youtube release, Albany Rose really gets into the details of the REAl results of the abortion she was forced into 7 years ago. I must have heard about her for the first time a little over a year ago when I was searching videos on abortion on Youtube. I watched the video she made 2 years ago, in which she described her abortion experience. I watched it, then I watched it again.
There is a lot to reflect on in regards to her post-abortion experience...
This Facebook comment by one of Albany's followers pretty much sums up some of the things I wanted to say:
"Every time I listen to you speak, I forget how young you are. I get so caught up in what you're saying, the maturity, confidence, and honesty you say it with. When I hear everything you've been through and everything you had to fight against, it is just incredible what you've come through in such a short time. So I forget that you are only 2 years older than me.
I hope I get to meet you one day. I'd love to actually talk in person with you.
I'm so grateful for your videos. I know it isn't easy to come out and be honest with the world about the icky parts in your past. I wish I could be that brave. But, like you said, it is so important for people to hear. You're making such a huge difference in the world!"
Please watch her video. Please share it.
