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Are you tired of unsolicited messages on LinkedIn? Most of us strive to grow our networks but starting off with an immediate sales pitch is not the right way to approach customers. What if there was a respectful way to respond that helps these solicitors?

As our world starts to heal from the global pandemic, we're realizing true economic recovery may take years. But, what if there’s a silver lining? What if this is the moment when a better way to be in business actually leads to a better tomorrow?

How can we make 2021 better, despite the ongoing circumstances that made 2020 what it was? The answer is - it’s time to focus on yourself and invest in self-care. It’s time to take care of your mind, body and soul.

If you’re looking to complete your holiday shopping, or want to celebrate the end of 2020 with a meaningful gift for yourself, we have gathered items from some of our favorite conscious businesses and authors that can be shipped in less than two weeks.

In a year where it’s felt like so much is beyond our control, you can still decide where to invest your holiday gift budget. We love the idea of purchasing gifts from conscious brands who are looking to leave a positive mark on the world.

During this crazy year, many professionals are in the midst of an unplanned career shift, and have wondered, “What’s next?” Some are choosing the path of entrepreneurship, albeit reluctantly. I have three recommendations for the reluctant entrepreneur.

Thanksgiving 2020 is shaping up to be very different than holidays past. With all the additional stress, it may be difficult to focus on being thankful. But gratitude may be the exact thing that helps us overcome the negativity we're facing.

If you’re like many conscious entrepreneurs, you may be running in too many directions and not focusing on fundamental steps that are key for growing a business. You must learn how to master three elements to set your conscious business up for success.

The pandemic has had a significant impact on each of our lives. Some effects are temporary, but many of the ways we’ve had to adapt will become permanent changes. Several of the most prevalent changes are for employers and employees.

In a chaotic and contentious year, looking for more positivity can help ease some of the emotional and mental burden we all carry. There are several ways we can increase the amount of positive energy in our lives.

Entrepreneurs are rethinking their business strategies to ensure the success of their companies through these changing times. For some, it is very clear when a shift is needed. For others, it may not be so obvious. Learn what signs to look for.

For a truly meaningful career, you need to answer a few questions. Who, what and why are questions most people think about when conducting a job search. Fewer consider the how.

Discussions around the Law of Attraction have been around for decades. One of the main questions I see asked is, “Does it work?” Succeed On Purpose set out to find the TRUTH about the Law of Attraction.

There is a conscious entrepreneur movement underway. Businesses of all sizes are adopting conscious business principles so they can make a bigger difference and have a larger impact on the world.

We often make up excuses to stay in jobs that make us unhappy, but regardless of what we tell ourselves, all of these stories boil down to fear. We want to debunk some of the myths we tell ourselves around staying in a bad job.

We believe prosperity starts with an inner transformation. The Prosperity Challenge was created to help individuals discover what prosperity means to them, go through that inner transformation, and create what they desire effortlessly and consistently.

A group of serial entrepreneurs imagined, created, built, and launched Shift/Co™. And from the beginning, they knew that a divine shift was behind it. Find out how you can become part of it.

A career can be a source of great joy and great pain. If you relate more to the latter, chances are you’ve experienced one of these common career struggles. Fortunately, you do not have to continue suffering.

We are on the cusp of the biggest shift in cultural and business values since the Industrial Revolution. We are at the proverbial tipping point.And I believe it will be conscious entrepreneurs who ignite the revolution and power it to the next level.

We know the key to accomplishing any goal is first pushing past the mental and emotional barriers that are holding you back. To truly transform your life, you must address your barriers first.

Honoring George Floyd.

Whether you’ve worked with a career coach or not, you probably have a general understanding of the resources they offer a job seeker. You may be less familiar with a career transformation coach. Learn how a career transformation coach can help you.

Our world has been rocked and our sense of security has been altered. In a crisis, I’ve observed we all follow a similar pattern involving three phases: Stabilize, Organize, Recover.

Even before the pandemic I tried to understand why some people are able to break through barriers and grow, while others get stuck in the Comfort Zone. The simple answer is, "fear is the only thing holding us back."

Between social media and non-stop news coverage, it's easy to get swept up in fear. It's hard to not let it get to you, but for the sake of our families and ourselves, it’s critical that we learn to manage our fears.

For some employees who have been laid off, a replacement job is needed immediately and urgently. For others, it can be an opportunity to transform their career.

In uncertain times, generating extra income can be a source of comfort. Whether you suddenly find yourself at home and unable to work, or you have a few extra hours without a commute into the office, it’s a good time to focus on growing your side hustle.

We are here to support you. Don't hesitate to reach out and let us know how our expertise can help. We'll get through this together!

What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur? There are two things you need to do to grow your business, make money, and create an impact.

Conscious entrepreneurs think differently about their businesses than traditional entrepreneurs. Do you view the world from this different lens?

The quest for the AND required the courage to face fear, doubt and self-judgment. Find out what ten "butterfly lessons" CEO, Terri Maxwell has taken away in the last decade.

What makes the chase for success even more challenging is when we go about it in the wrong way, and in some cases, for the wrong reasons. The result is feeling defeated. There is a better way to think about achieving success.

Growing a conscious business is very different from growing a traditional business. As entrepreneurs, we prioritize serving customers, taking care of our employees and making a positive impact in our community, IN ORDER TO make money.

For decades I’ve tried to understand why some people are able to break through barriers and grow, while others remain stagnant and stuck. The simple answer is “fear is the only thing holding us back.

Business should be a force for good. We've found that the majority of entrepreneurial companies are conscious. There are actually four types of conscious entrepreneurs who are driven by two factors: meaning and impact.

Conscious entrepreneurs are everywhere, even if it is isn’t obvious at first glance. Consciousness is an inner game; it’s the heart and soul of the entrepreneur.

We are on the cusp of a huge shift in cultural and business values. I believe it will be conscious entrepreneurs who ignite the revolution and power it to the next level.

I learned to “assume positive intent,” meaning no matter what another person says or does, rather than immediately judging them, I instead would assume positive intent. I assumed they meant well or were doing their best. 

Perfection is a quest for MORE, not a destination that somehow we just arrive at. It's simply the process of becoming more, every day, every week, every year.

Have you noticed that very few people can apply the Law of Attraction and get results every time? For some, it works just occasionally or not at all. There are obstacles that hold us back, but we've got the key to overcoming them.

On July 1st Canadians celebrated Canada Day, and on July 4th the US celebrated Independence Day. Independence is a tricky thing. We need independence to thrive but if we become TOO independent, we risk losing our humanity.

Your meaningful business isn’t just a way to make money—it fuels your passion to make a difference. But, if you’re like many conscious entrepreneurs, you may not be focusing on fundamental steps that are key for growing a business. 

Don't want to spend money on ads? Do you hate selling? As a successful serial entrepreneur, let me show you how to think differently about this challenge. Learn how to authentically generate demand. 

We’ve all heard about The Law of Attraction, and there’s part of us that wants to believe that we can create what we desire. Well, you can! Learn how one Succeed student achieved financial, physical and spiritual well-being.

If the thought of selling and promoting your business strikes fear in you, there is good news! There is a way to grow your business WITHOUT selling. It may be time to consider a more authentic approach to demand generation.

Being entrepreneurial doesn’t necessarily mean you’re meant to be an entrepreneur. Some people with entrepreneurial traits just can’t hack it as entrepreneurs. In fact, many entrepreneurial types find more success and joy working for somebody else.

After a decade of living purposefully and working with countless others in defining their purpose, I’ve found the purpose-quest means different things to different people. The question “what is my purpose?” could be asked for 3 very different reasons.

Being born into a wealthy family does not guarantee that a person can legitimately CREATE wealth later in life, which is not the same as inheriting wealth. What rich people do have is the belief that wealth is attainable. They expect it. 

Are you like most 9-to-5ers, “working for the weekend," only to have the Sunday Night Blues kick in with a vengeance? If you can relate, it may be time to consider new career options. For me, I chose learning how to start a business.

We frequently BLOCK abundance by not trusting our own power, and instead seeking power externally. As a result, we look at where we are and judge it as not enough. Creating abundance can be EASY, even though the ego would like us to think that it’s hard.

Writing and editing was my side hustle and something I had done here and there in past jobs and on the side. I’ve always loved writing, but I never thought I could transform that passion into a business – until the checks started coming in. 

For decades I’ve studied every mindset tool, eagerly trying to make the Law of Attraction work consistently. Face it. Few people can apply the Law of Attraction and get results every time. For some, it works just occasionally or not at all. Why is that?

The soul is what drives us to grow, achieve, search, learn - all in a singular quest to become more. Whether a business or a human, if we squelch this life force, the process of dying ensues. We are either growing or dying and the choice is ours.

So, if you suddenly won $10,000 and all of your basic needs were met, would you save it, head out on luxurious vacation or give it to someone in need? How you answer that question depends on your Personal Currency.

There are a million things you’ll need to learn to run your own business. The good news is if you can get clear on the answers to three foundational questions, you can gain confidence that you are on the right track and moving in the right direction.

A new year is upon us, and it’s full of possibilities! Are you ready to do what’s necessary to get MORE out of life? Are you unsure of how to get there? Wherever you’re starting from, it’s time for a seismic shift to a more joyful and positive mindset.

Is wanting more a bad thing or a good thing? My answer is a flat out: it’s a GREAT THING! The desire for more is not your selfish ego, but rather your soul. That’s right. Your soul communicates to you through desire.

You can create more in your life. More success, more money, more joy and more meaning. Learn how to create more with someone you care about.

We don’t have to be limited by “or.” If the way we view and think about life doesn’t create the results we want, then it’s time to think differently. It’s time to embrace “AND.”

Over the past nine years, the Succeed On Purpose team evolved our programs and tools to world-class status. And, we’ve helped thousands along the way. Now, it’s time for a bigger stage.

The first step to getting real is to embrace your true self. Go beyond what others think and look deep within. The truth is, we are on this earth for a reason, and to understand what that deeper reason is…simply begin with purpose.

Fear manifests in many ways but its misguided goal of “keeping us safe” is an illusion. Fear does not keep us safe; instead it keeps us trapped.

Living your passion is hard work—but you can’t beat the rewards. EarthHero founder and CEO Ryan Lewis believed the pain of not trying to start something that matters would have been greater than any pain endured in launching his dream company.

Relationships make us happy, so how can we improve those relationships, to experience more fulfillment and more joy?

We hide. It’s true, whether we want to admit it or not. We hide from criticism, from judgment, from differences; we even hide from who we really are. Why? What would happen if we broke through our barriers and became who we truly are?

Life is like one big sponge. From the moment we’re born we soak up sights, tastes, and sounds. As we mature, we start to soak up experiences and eventually knowledge.

Driving a car is a perfect metaphor for achieving success—it’s easy to get off course. I learned this lesson viscerally—on a race track. Learn how you too can move past fear and achieve success using the same techniques you use to drive a car.

Some say perfection is an illusion, while others wear themselves out trying to achieve it. I believe perfection is a natural quest that our soul seeks, but one that the human brain misunderstands.

By February, the majority of people have given up on resolutions and returned to their old ways.To move forward and become a happier, healthier, better version of yourself, you have to prioritize personal growth all year long.

Nobody understands passion, dedication and Olympic-size aspirations better than Olympians do! If you crave more success in your life and in your career, then it’s time to get real about your goals – like an Olympian.

Even if you know where you want to go, it’s OK if you don’t know how to get there. What you DO need to do is seek advice from people who can help you develop a plan to reach your goals.

Answer truthfully—do you enjoy the work you do? Or are you stuck in the wrong job? Finding the position you are meant to be doing is much easier said than done. Many people simply go with the flow and don’t even attempt to pursue a purposeful career.

I didn’t know what I know today—that I could have served myself better had I taken the time to uncover my true passion and the steps necessary to find meaningful work.

The season of giving doesn’t mean you have to drain your bank account or max out your credit cards. Believe it or not, most people prefer spending time and making memories with loved ones versus receiving a gift that loses usefulness over time.

As we move into the “season of giving” I’d like to introduce a concept my grandfather shared when I was about 10 years old. It was a monumental insight that changed the way I viewed gifts.

Do you ever feel paralyzed by fear to the point where it prevents you from moving forward in a constructive way – personally or professionally?

In a world where art imitates life, it is curious how our society is willing to accept the presence of frightful things. Let’s make a commitment to face the fear epidemic with the only medicine that can cure it -- faith.

The phrase, “Outlive Yourself”, is very powerful and makes you think of what you are doing right now to make a lasting difference in the lives of others.

Have you ever wondered what the Labor Day holiday was, or where it came from? You know there are big sales, BBQ’s and you get a day off from work, but what are we celebrating?

Whether on a new career path or your first job, beginnings are exciting. You are filled with hope and confidence that you will make an impact. Until that is, you don’t.

Chapter Four of my first book, Succeed On Purpose, was the second most difficult chapter to write. The painful memories of that event will be seared in my mind forever.

I enjoy escaping reality on occasion and love all the action-packed superhero movies of late. I adored Wonder Woman, and was thankful to see that DC managed to get it right. But there is more than just character development in this movie.

One thing I know for sure is that the concept of karma is REAL. If you’re not familiar with karma, it’s simple. Karma is the spiritual principle of cause and effect where the intent and actions of a person influence the future of that individual.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the economy is not good, and your job is not safe. Despite the current stock market hype, another serious economic crash IS coming. It's time to Get Real and find that thing that gets your heart racing.

Are you sick of it yet? Feeling inadequate, feeling untethered, feeling like there is more, but you can’t figure out where?

To achieve your highest potential, you must learn how to fail forward. For the wide majority of humans, life is not easy and we’re faced with many challenges. How your perceive and respond to these challenges determines your ability to succeed.

When I started my own Succeed On Purpose journey, and built what is now the Share On Purpose portfolio of companies, I willingly took risks in search for inner joy as well as financial success.

I remember THE weekend like it was yesterday. A transformational blow was knocking on my life, and by the end of this particular weekend my world would look dramatically different.

There is a deep part of us that aches for more. More success, more joy, more health and more meaning to our lives. These desires are natural and soulful.

I’ve always been an Amy Grant fan, and one song, “My Grown Up Christmas List,” is a favorite. There are times when the lyrics ring eerily true.

Each election was more contentious than the one before, as politicians fought over the 2-5% of the population that isn't firmly entrenched and divided. So, I've set a goal to create peace in my own little corner of the world through three pacts.

It's time to play at a whole new level. And I invite each of you to join me. It’s time for me to share the lessons I've learned about how to Succeed On Purpose, with the millions of people searching for both meaning AND success.

When I look back at life I can only see the lessons, and then the insight gained from them. When I look ahead to the future I am amazed how everything was leading me to this path.

I suspect we all sense there is a new energy, and a new way of being unfolding, regarding the economy.

Sometimes it takes a crisis—a relationship ending, a major health scare, a car accident—to wake us from the sleepwalk state in which we exist. Regardless of the challenges that are facing us, we rarely regret choosing to live our life on purpose.

There have been many spiritual gurus, but none have touched as many lives as Wayne Dyer. I have learned many critical lessons from Wayne that apply to anyone seeking to transform their life.

I’ve set a goal to make this next year transformational. To be successful in that audacious goal, I must first transform myself. Here are 3 transformational goals I’ve set for next year. Care to join this “Transformation Pact?”

The CEO at Jostens Learning took me under his wing and taught me some invaluable lessons. As a 27-yr old executive (in over my head), I was cocky, arrogant, majorly insecure, and very overly-sensitive, but had unusual gifts that ONLY the CEO recognized.

How I shifted the way I lived in order for time to REVEAL who I was, rather than expose who I had pretended to be. Will time reveal or expose who you are?

12 years ago, I became an entrepreneur, failed miserably and lost everything. Despite the failure, I was hooked on the freedom, creativity and passion of building a business, and NEVER wanted to go back to a job again.