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Viva La Revolution (Part 2)
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As promised, I am back with part 2 of – Viva La Revolution- how to identify your Revolution.
It’s all about showing up fully, differentiating yourself, and giving people a compelling reason to hire you so you can stop settling and make some real money doing what you love.
I left you thinking about your point of view.
In case you forgot- Your point of view is your unique perspective. It’s what you know to be true and feel passionate about. It’s the thing that drives you and the wisdom that you live by. It’s also what makes you special and unique.
It’s important to take the time to identify your point of view and be conscious of it because doing so helps you stay true to you, and sends out a powerful signal that attracts other people who resonate with it into your experience. They will quickly become your friends and allies.
Your Revolution
Once you have your point of view down, it’s time to move onto your Revolution.
Your Revolution springs out of your point of view and is based on what drives you crazy, what you see as missing, and where you constantly want to take action to change things. In most cases, this is what got you into the business that you are in. It’s the WHY and the driving force behind what you do.
Don’t be afraid to claim it!!!
I want to throw out there that your Revolution is about you taking a stand for what you believe in. Don’t be afraid to take a stand for the change you really want to see and raise up your flag. It doesn’t need to be popular or politically correct. It can go against what other people are doing and saying.
Matter of fact…it’s better to be bold! That is what a revolution is all about…shaking things up and saying “This can be different and I’m going to show you how”.
Your revolution is that thing that you can’t stop talking about! It will compel you to write a book and launch a website because you are passionate about it! You want to show other people how to avoid falling into this trap!
Your Revolution is a rallying point for people. They will get behind you and want to be part of it.
My revolution –
My revolution springs from being upset that so many talented musicians, coaches, and healers feel they have to give up their dreams, conform and settle for soul-sucking jobs in order to make money. If they do choose to do what they love, they think they have to conform to the standard way of doing things or settle for not making any money and barely getting by.
It breaks my heart because I know that they CAN make money doing what they love and being themselves; if they would just go for it and believe that it can happen and trust that there are plenty of people out there who will buy what they are offering.
My revolution is: Making money doing what you love while being 100% you in your full freaky glory! No settling or conforming!
I want you to pursue what interests you, do your own thing and own that special something –something that only you can share with the world. The goal is to be excited about what you’re doing and loving what you offer.
Love it! Own it! And fly that freak flag high and proud!
Is this a revolution that you want to be part of?
It’s your turn- What’s your revolution all about?
Remember-your revolution is personal. Think about what your journey in life has been about, what you have to learn and what you feel compelled to share. Who cares if 100 people are already talking about the similar thing! No one can do it like you.
Unfurl your freak flag!
Share what you come up with in the comments below.
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Unfurl Your Freak Flag Sessions are 90 minutes of you and me time on the phone talking about all the ways you can make more money by bringing all of you into your biz. We’ll talk about your revolution, eliminating competition, standing out and shining, and rallying up the folks who are excited about giving you money. When we are done, you will have some clear strategies for unfurling your freak flag and flying it high and proud so you can make some real money!!! Contact me here to lean more-
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Viva la Revolution! (Part 1)
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If you want to make money, you need to differentiate yourself from all the other people offering similar services. It doesn’t matter if you are a musician, healer or life transformation expert; you need to give people a compelling reason to hire YOU.
The question is- How do you go about doing that?
I’m going to say right up front this is not about the nuts and bolts of what you do and how you do it. There are plenty of coaches, musicians and healers out there, and everyone has different tools in their tool box. People don’t hire you because of how you do what you do. They hire you because they resonate with your message and what you stand for. They want to participate in the revolution that you are leading!
Claim Your Revolution!!!
When you are creating your own business it is all about you and what you bring into your biz. It’s your vision, skills, personality and perspective that you are selling. If you’re a freak like me-blindly following some guru’s blueprint for success won’t work .
Embracing who you are and what you stand for will get you much farther and it will feel way better. This is what flying your freak flag is all about!
I bet your thinking- Who me? Lead a revolution? Am I even qualified to do that?
Oh yes you are! I bet you already have one in mind, you just don’t know it yet, or you’ve been afraid to claim it.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve coached someone to reveal their revolution, but they back away from it already convinced that they can’t do it or no-body wants it.
Once they embrace it; things start shifting and new opportunities appear. Like the musician I worked with who wanted to be the Soul Drummer and lead the revolution of music as a spiritual practice. He embraced it and within a few weeks the money started rolling in. He landed a new steady gig with an awesome church band and attracted other musicians who feel the same way that he now collaborates with.
Discovering your Revolution
Let’s start with identifying your unique perspective.
We all have a unique perspective and way of seeing the world; let’s call it your point of view. Your point of view is what you know to be true and feel passionate about. It’s the thing that drives you and the wisdom that you live by. It’s also what makes you special and unique. It’s always there whether you recognize it or not.
Take the time to identify your point of view and be conscious of it. Doing so helps you stay true to you, and sends out a powerful signal that attracts other people who resonate with it into your experience. They will quickly become your friends and allies.
Here is my point of view- I am here to be fully self-expressed and create my life anyway I want too and you are too! We are both here to fly our freak flags high and proud and do the things that feel totally kick-ass to us. I’m responsible for all my OWN outcomes and happiness…just like you. When we take 100% responsibility for our own lives and do what feels best to us; our lives will be totally kick-ass and we will be tapped into our ever abundant flow.
What’s your point of view?
This piece can be tricky because it requires you to take a stand and have a strong opinion.
How does that feel to you?
I see so many entrepreneurs who are hesitant to take a stand! Is this you too?
You don’t want to offend anyone or miss out on potential clients who don’t have the same point of view, so you water down your message and get wishy-washy with your opinions and become a jack-of-all-things. This back fires because then people get confused about what you do so they don’t buy from you, or you end up doing a bunch of work you don’t want to do.
You want to have an opinion and to take a stand for what you believe in- in your life and your biz! There is nothing worse than someone who is whishy-washy and doesn’t take a stand for anything. It’s hard to trust them or know who they are.
People buy from people they resonate with!
Ok…I know this is getting a bit long….in the next few days I’ll post you- Viva La Revolution Part 2- where I talk about how to come up with your specific revolution.
For now – spend some time identifying your point of view and send me what you come up with in the comment section down below.
Ten Tips for Living a Kick-Ass Life
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1. Commit to looking for the things that make you happy. Start making a daily kick-ass list. Write down everything that’s kick-ass and that you want more of.
2. Make your relationship with yourself and feeling good the most important thing. Take full responsibility for your own happiness and outcomes.
3. Spend time everyday focusing on what you want in your life. Picture yourself having it without worrying about how it’s going to get there. If you want more money- claim it! Don’t worry about HOW it’s going to show up, just picture yourself having it in your bank account…or under your mattress…. and imagine all the fun stuff you’ll do with it.
2. Create space to sit quietly and connect to your inner-freak every day. Listen to what it tells you. It knows the way to all that is juicy and fun.
3. Shake things up a bit on a regular basis to put yourself outside of your regular perspective. This will keep you from getting stuck in a rut. (I decided to go for my dream of being a Life Coach when I was at Burning Man.)
4. Tap into your curiosity and sense of wonder. Ask questions, dig deep, and let yourself be surprised.
5. Play more! Have fun! This will help you tap into the energy of your kick-ass life and attract more of it to you.
6. Explore all the things that interest you and try it on for size. Conduct your very own Life Experiments.
7. Don’t be a pussy!! Be bold and daring….take risks make up your own rules and do your own thing.
8. Stop worrying about offending people!! Not everyone is going to like you no matter what! What is most important is that YOU like you. Be true to yourself.
9. Give yourself permission to do all the things that you think you CAN’T or SHOULDN’T do, but you really-really want to. Have no regrets!
10. Surround yourself with other kick-ass people who are doing cool things with their lives. Ditch the negative nancys, complainers, whiners, and the dream smashers.
Whats your favorite?
The world needs you to be your freaky self!
Posted by: | CommentsHow do you feel about flying your freak flag high and proud and sharing your juicy goodness with us?
Being self-expressed in this way totally rocks and it’s the fastest way to living a Kick-Ass Life!
You DO know that you have something special to share that is unique to you, right?
There many be thousands of coaches, health counselors and healers out there, but you have your own special twist to put on it that makes what you have to offer incredibly valuable to the right people. The thing is – they need to be able to find you.
Right now there are people who are looking for what you have to offer. They are waiting for you to unfurl your freak flag so they can find you.
When you fly your freak flag and let people see the real you, you stand out and shine. People remember you and you’ll naturally attract more of the people who want what you have going on. Besides, it feels kick-ass to be doing your thing -your way- and working with the people that you want to work with.
Trust me—the world wants what you have to offer! We are dying for you to fly your freak flag and share your juicy goodness with us. But, in order to do this, you need to know who you are and what your freak flag looks like!
Have you’ve lost sight of this?
Did you forgot what makes you so freaking awesome while you were out there trying to cram yourself into a pre-packaged life? No need to beat yourself up over it, we can fix it.
Tuning In
Everything you need to know about flying your freak flag and what you need to stand out and shine is right there inside of you. All you need to do is learn how to tune into it so you can bring it out for the world to see.
Tuning in takes a bit of focused effort, self-awareness, and some space to try things on for size to see what works. You’ll want to get down and dirty with your bad-ass self so you can reconnect with who you are at your core essence.
You’ll need some tools to help you identify what sets you apart and makes you special and unique and what you need to make your life & biz totally Kick-Ass!
You do know that how you show up in your life is the same way you show up in your biz…right?
I have just the thing if you want some help with this- The Discovering Kick-Ass Guide!
This guidebook is going to help you get crystal clear about what YOUR freak flag looks like and what you need to live a kick-ass life.
The Discovering Kick-Ass Guide will help you to…
- reconnect with who you are
- uncover your unique gifts and talents
- clearly layout what your next moves will be
- start doing more of the things you want to do
- embrace the things that set you apart and make you shine
A little effort goes a long way when doing this work! As you begin to discover what your special brand of juicy goodness looks like, you will naturally begin to attract more opportunities to share it with the world. Your freak flag will become a bright beacon that will light the way for your right people to find you so they can snatch up what you have to offer.
Your life will get Kick-Ass very fast!
You can get your copy of the Discovering Kick-Ass Guidebook here –http://defythebox.com/kickassguide/
Unfurl that freak flag!!!
Let’s talk about flying your freak flag
Posted by: | CommentsLet’s talk about flying your freak flag; what it is and what it’s not.
Flying your freak flag is fully embodying who you are here to be, without apologies. You are freely self-expressed and not afraid to flaunt the things that make you different.
I want to be clear -it’s not just about what you look like. It is about how you show up in the world. It’s all in your attitude!
People automatically assume I’m suggesting they get a big tattoo, dye their hair blue and wear latex to work, but that’s not where I’m going with this. Don’t get me wrong, if doing those things make you feel like a bad-ass, go for it, but it doesn’t have to be anything that drastic!
Flying your freak flag means that you feel good about who you are and don’t feel the need to hide. Rock out your own funky style and don’t be afraid to be different. Bust-a-move or sing along in the super market when you hear a song you like. Talk about your class in Japanese rope bondage, and your thoughts on spirituality. Let people see who you are and what you’re all about.
Flying your freak flag is not about rebellion or saying “Fuck You” to anyone. It is about feeling confidant and doing your thing. Take a stand for the things you’re interested in and want in your life, and allow other people to do the same.
Self acceptance is key! Know who you are, feel good about it, and embrace it. It’s all good! Every weird, quirky thing about you is just as it’s supposed to be.
Why is flying your freak flag important?
It allows you to fulfill your life’s purpose! Your purpose is to be 100% you in your full freaky glory and that is exactly what you’re doing when you’re flying your freak flag.
It also feels freaking awesome!! It’s so much easier to be who you are than it is to pretend and hide. You get to do the things that you’re interested in and meaningful to you. Life is way more fun! A cool side effect of flying your freak flag is that you encourage other people to do it too. It makes it so much easier to find the people and opportunities that you’re looking for.
The best reason for doing it- It will make your life Kick-Ass!
