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Overcoming Being Overwhelmed

Alan Mong — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:19:22 +0000

I have re-learned something this week that has really helped me look at my time and how to take more control of my time.� For most of us we have a lot to do and it sometimes seems that we do not have enough time to accomplish those things.� Whether it be on a daily, weekly, monthly or yearly basis.� This article will help you take control of the emotions and feelings that you have about your time to then get more things done.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed with the amount of tasks, duties, etc. that you need to get done?� Are you being stretched in too many directions?� Are you thinking about other tasks while performing the task that you are in?

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Hold Onto Your Goals Lightly

Eric Plantenberg — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:35:13 +0000

I recently posted on Facebook a thought that helps me to stay focused on what�s most important to me…

Hold onto your goals lightly.

That post inspired someone to ask the questions.

�Could you elaborate? Doesn’t this go against that whole ‘magnificent obsession’ thing that Napoleon Hill describes?�

I love these questions and remain amazed and grateful for how freely we can all share thoughts and questions now.

To answer the second question directly.� No.� That�s not my experience at all.

I love when i have a �magnificent obsession� burning inside of me.� Holding onto a goal lightly and having a �magnificent obsession� complement each other in a perfect way.� In fact, i believe you can�t really have a �magnificent� obsession without holding onto goals lightly.

Let�s start by clarifying what a Read More...

Four Keys to Busting Loose

Freedom Personal Development — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:00:02 +0000

During the past several weeks (actually months) I have been doing a great deal of soul searching and have been attempting to parse out what the difference has been between the times of feast and famine in my business. I believe I have come up with something that may be beneficial to those of us either experiencing a similar challenge or are interested in reducing the duration of the famine.

Looking back to the time in my business when I was really rolling, particularly my first two years as a speaker at FPD. Here are my top 4 Keys that allowed me to break records and bust loose.

1) Attitude:�� Simply put, from the beginning I believed that I was the best. I would be willing to wager one of the reasons Alan Mong kicks so much tail is because he has a very healthy belief in his skills. I Read More...

Clean Your Home & Clear Your Mind

Freedom Personal Development — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:30:59 +0000

Have you ever returned from a trip and found your home to be a disaster? Have you looked at the sink in your kitchen, piled with dirty dishes and told yourself� �I really have to clean that� only to walk right past it? Is your office so cluttered with papers, post-its, bills and junk that you can no longer use that space? How about your bathroom? Is it difficult to find a space to put your hairbrush without having to move the hairdryer or facial soap? When you walk across your bedroom floor do you trip over shoes and pair of pants? In your living room, do you need to move over books, toys, magazines and misc stuff just to find a place to set your drink on the coffee table?

If you answered �yes� to any or all of the above questions than you are essentially hand-cuffing your ability to function Read More...

Event Invitation – Everest Slideshow – Madison, WI – August 31st

Eric Plantenberg — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 21:43:42 +0000

On Wednesday, August 31st, Eric Plantenberg will share his experience of ascending and summiting the worlds highest peak, Mt. Everest.�

In addition to Co-Founding Freedom Personal Development, Eric is the founder of “We Climb for Kids” and has climbed mountains all over the world in an effort to raise money that is used to build schools for Pakistani and Afghani girls.

How To Achieve At Lighting Speed.

Alan Mong — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 18:57:59 +0000

A man as asked what has led to his recent successes, he said that it all boils down to me being absolutely, positively and utterly OBSESSED! Completely OBSESSED in achieving the few desires that I have currently.� I am OBSESSED when I am attracting the right clients, I am OBSESSED when I am sticking to my schedule, I am OBSESSED when I am going over word tracks and scripts to help my delivery become more polished and smoother.� I am OBSESSED in my �Burning Desire� to help others improve their life and business.� I am absolutely, positively and utterly OBSESSED Read More...

Graceful Transitions

Jana Owen — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:00:33 +0000

Have you found yourself recently or presently in a state of transition? This could look like many things. For example, you might be in the transition of becoming a parent, moving to a new place, transitioning out of the work force, changing jobs, getting promoted, (insert your own here.) This transition could be easy or difficult, good or bad, who knows? Typically change is tough for most people, even if it is leading to a positive end state.

So how can you make your transition as graceful as possible?

For an answer, let�s look to yoga. I have been practicing yoga for 13 years now. There are many concepts and experiences of my practice that I take off the yoga mat and into Read More...

Freedom Fest 2010 – The Event that will Change Your Life

Eric Plantenberg — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 11:51:20 +0000

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A Personal Chinese Farmer Parable

Leah Simpson — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:00:15 +0000

Who doesn�t love a good movie? Watching a movie, we can see people fight battles, travel through time, realize they are married to a spy, etc. However, all along, we know they are just stories. We enjoy the emotion they bring for a couple of hours; if they�re really good they get us thinking, we learn something, and then we continue on with our own life.

However, I find it interesting how easy it is to get wrapped up in a story when it is my story. I think back to the parable of the Chinese farmer, watching the ebbs and flows of his life, remaining calm and Read More...

2 Types of Pain and the Choice is Yours

Roger Seip — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:00:51 +0000

Before you start thinking I have turned into a drill sergeant, let me explain.

There are two kinds of pain: the pain of discipline and then there is the pain of regret. You do not get to choose a life of pain or no pain. Instead you get to choose if you will feel the pain of disciple or the pain of regret � there is no other alternative � but the choice is yours to make.

When you are committed to growth, in your life, career, bank account etc, you will experience pain. On one hand, the pain of discipline hurts a little and when you experience it, it makes you stronger, healthier, and tougher. The pain of regret on the other hand hurts a lot and, when we feel this pain, it can injure or crush Read More...