How to Make Your Mark in History

By on October 7, 2010 in Human Evolution, Kingdom Building, Self-Realization

We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us. — Joseph Campbell

I’ve been doing a lot of ruminating lately on who I am, what I do, and what impact I’m really making on the world.

Part of that just comes naturally from who I am, and a big part of it is from the work I’m doing right now, which is interviewing a lot of really amazing people I love for an upcoming event I’m putting together (…about creating a life of freedom through your passion).

One thing about these people, though: each one of them is remarkable enough to pretty much guarantee they will not be forgotten.

The other thing about them? They’re all living their lives on their own terms. But there’s more to it than just that.

The link between living your freedom and leaving a legacy

For me, the definition of true freedom is pretty simple: The ability to do what you want, when you want to.

For Everett Bogue, of Far Beyond the Stars, that means sitting in the park for the afternoon, practicing yoga every day, and sometimes writing a blog post over the course of a week, if he feels like it. Continue Reading →

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The Passion Maker 2: One question that changes everything

By on September 23, 2010 in Fierce Wisdom, Kingdom Building, Self-Realization

“Clarity of mind means clarity of passion, too; this is why a great and clear mind loves ardently and sees distinctly what he loves.” ~Blaise Pascal

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In the “Passion-Maker Life Purpose Test,” I asked 10 simple questions to get you clear and committed to your passion and purpose.

Now in “Part 2” I have one simple question that changes everything, and some juicy insights into my own personal struggles with this…

If you haven’t done it yet, you can read this, and then go ahead and take the passion maker test after. Feedback on the passion maker was great, and many people have gone on to complete the free “5 Steps to Freedom program”, which you can access from inside the download there.

I’m moving more and more into minimalism and simplicity now in my life and work. I love the freedom it offers me, and I love the shared experience of being on this collective ride to simple freedom with so many other beautiful, inspiring, remarkable people.

Nonetheless, the reality is, life isn’t always so simple.

Am I right? Continue Reading →

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Top 10 Online Leaders Changing the World with Big Heart: My Confession

By on September 15, 2010 in Kingdom Building, Self-Realization, Soul Family

There is no path in the jungle, you have to make your own ~ Yudhishtara

When I think about my favorite leaders online, they all have one thing in common:

heart entrepreneursThey inspire me, they make me smile inside, and they totally ROCK HARD — 100%. (OK, that’s 3 things.)

They’re also changing the world with a big heart, and they’re damn good at what they do. That means they’re working for — and accomplishing — something bigger than themselves.

They’re also committed to making a big impact in the world. (Did I mention that?) This is key.

Finally, they’re all online entrepreneurs in their own right, who’ve carved their own path in the jungle.

So, that’s my criteria and purpose for this list. This is my confession, where I goo-ily confess my secret feelings for these all-around kick-ass, gutsy (and sometimes insane) fearless leaders. These are my current top 10. Not anyone else’s. People who are changing the world — with style. People who are leading from a place in their hearts that just calls them to step up to the plate and deliver EVERYTHING. (Coolwhip and cherry optional.)

It’s hard to do this. Damn hard. I’ve worked hard to carve my own path, and it’s taken me years to find a vehicle I feel comfortable sharing that in. I think I may have come close to finding that (and started flowing with it finally with my passion-maker life purpose test). It kind of feels like jumping in the seat of a Disneyland ride, or a big-ass roller coaster: When the doors slam shut and you’re buckled in, you’re taking off and you know its on. You’re in for a crazy ride. Nothing to do but hold on tight, enjoy the ride, and scream loud as hell…

But time will tell: Finding your life purpose is one thing; going out to kick ass on a daily basis in alignment with your purpose is another monster altogether.

Each one of these absolutely brilliant, big-hearted and beautiful people offers so much knowledge, power and heart it hurts…! Continue Reading →

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