A Self-love Poem From The Past

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Recently, I read an amazing poem that was “allegedly” written by a 70-year-old Charlie Chaplin on his birthday. Yes, that dude. The one who starred in so many silent films between 1920 and 1950.

There is a theory floating around the Internet (and we know the Internet is the absolute truth, Lol).

The theory is that the poem was translated from the book, When I Loved Myself Enough, by Kim and Allison McMillen. I haven’t read that book, so I can’t confirm the connection.

Either way, I’m not concerned with who wrote it.

I think it’s brilliant and worth embracing, especially if you are a new entrepreneur or a dreamer. If having Mr. Chaplin’s name attributed to the poem, caused it to land in my social feed, then rock on. I’m cool with that. Thank you.

Check out this amazing self-love poem which may or may not have been written by the great Charlie Chaplin.

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Just Be Authentic

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Be true to you. Be authentic. Be yourself.

Blah blah blah.

Yeah, I’ve heard this all before but what does that mean? Who doesn’t want to be authentic?

I guess sometimes we get caught up in the latest thing.

I want to be like that.

I want to be successful.

I want to model success.

However, it’s important to keep clarity on who you are… when you are just you. No lights. No fancy script. Just you.

This past week I got to hear myself as a guest on the Fight: Heart, Body, and Soul Podcast with Trent Childers. Awesome! I was interviewed by Trent a few weeks back, and it recently aired. Boom! Check me out. I’m on a podcast! High Five!

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Keep On Trucking

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The holiday weekend is over. There hasn’t been much progress in your side business. In fact, others seem to be successful, yet you’re scratching your head wondering when is it your turn.

A quick overview shows you that:

You’re overwhelmed and feeling stuck.

Let’s be honest you’ve lost your spark.

Where do you go from here?

It’s your journey, and you are the star of the show. The story is developing right in front of you, and it’s dependent on your action or lack of action. Either way, the story goes on with or without your help.

So the question is: What are you going to do about it?

Here are three disciplines to help you shake things up and get you moving toward your dreams.

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How to Kick Scarcity to the Curb

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Are you a newly awakened dreamer who wants to change the world? Have you struggled with a lack of clients and social support from family and friends?

I know how that feels.

Sometimes I let it get to me. Other times I ask myself, “Am I living in scarcity or abundance?”

What do these concepts mean to you?

On the surface, scarcity means there is a lack of something compared to the demand.

At a deeper level, it’s a learned mindset full of limiting beliefs often passed down by prior experiences. If there is risk involved, scarcity will jump in your head and talk you out of it.

Don’t leave corporate.
Don’t follow you passions.
Don’t go into coaching full time.

As an entrepreneur or dreamer, it means you are avoiding risk. You fear there is a lack of something. You are holding back and playing small in order to protect yourself. But you’re not fully living, are you?

Scarcity, much like resistance, wants you to play life extremely safe. Unfortunately, this seems to be a popular choice. There are many influences present. They range from negative news stories on mass media to the influences of those who have truly struggled in life.

So what is the alternative?

Here are some strategies to help move away from scarcity when building your business and following your dream.

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The Big Three that Work for Me

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Boom! What a year so far. High five, hugs, and knuckles! I’m having fun and making big strides on my Hero’s Journey. How is the year turning out for you?

I’m always looking to learn something new and this year is no different. I like to pause and reflect each quarter to recognize and acknowledge strategies that are working for me.

Check out the big 3 I’m digging this year:

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