We all feel stuck from time to time. Here are a few patterns I’ve noticed about being stuck and how to extricate yourself.
10 Mental quicksand pits and how to get unstuck
Tag: happiness
The perverse tyranny of “have to”
I’ve noticed a funny thing since I’ve been working for myself: Telling myself I have to do something is the surest way to make sure I won’t want to do it.
What if you just did what you wanted?
Have you ever loved something so much, you let it take over your whole life? It’s a tricky balance: to be really great at something, you need to devote a ton of energy to it. But if you do too much, you burn yourself out. Where do you draw the line?
The people have spoken
Survey results: people shared your biggest dreams and frustrations. You also helped me decide where to go with my upcoming projects.
How Adam Baker paid off $18,000 in debt: an interview
Money can be one of the most stressful things in the world. After I quit my job, I started worrying more about money. I have my freedom fund to live off of–it’s not that I’m broke–but it still makes me kind of nervous not to have that cash infusion I […]
365 Days of 17000 Days Celebration + Giveaway
Today is the one-year anniversary of 17,000 Days! Woohoo! To celebrate, I’m giving away a copy of my Less Hassle, More Harmony Relationship Workshop.
The biggest thing I’ve learned this year
I always thought the ideal situation was to be totally independent, do everything yourself, and not need anybody. But lately, I’m discovering that the opposite is true.
Stop letting fear hold you back and start doing what you want.
Anything worthwhile that you can do, will likely scare you. You probably woke up today wanting more. But something got in your way, didn’t it? Fear. It’s time to overcome fear and start controlling your own life.
Doing what needs to be done + last call
If anyone else out there is feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or just plain tired, don’t do like I did and wait until you’re so fried you can’t function. Take a few days off. And above all, listen to yourself! What’s the point of giving yourself great advice if you don’t take it?
What’s holding you back?
Many people have told me they wish they could quit their jobs like I have. Most think it takes magic or special advantages to do that–not true! Here’s the real story on how I followed my dreams, and you can, too.
The view from the summit
Building my business to the point where I could quit my job has been my huge goal for the past six months, and a big dream of mine for much longer than that. Here’s what I’ve learned along the way.
It’s time for a new adventure
Fear is the common enemy that unites us. It’s time to break its hold. Just think about the great things you could be doing if you weren’t afraid. Then multiply that by everyone here at 17000 Days. If we took fear out of the equation and every one of us started doing the things we’re best and most passionate at, imagine what a difference we’d make in the world!