Freedom Life Journey Podcast Jamie & Ruthie Slingerland

"The higher you want to climb the more leadership you need." John Maxwell.
In today's episode, Jamie and Ruthie discuss leadership.  

What is the Upper Limit challenge? 
Ruthie and Jamie explain the concept of the upper limit challenge and how we sabotage future success we desire. We have limiting beliefs and other issues that hold us back.  Get clarity on your limits and get ready to make the big leap!
Resource of the week 
Gay Hendrick   The big leap.

What You Can Do About Your Fear of Failure
 
"Our greatest glory is not in never falling; but in rising every time we fall." ~Confucius
 
What if falling was a nature part of the success in life?
 
How do you define failure? We need to know what failure is to us. 
 
"You miss 100% of the shots you never take." Wayne Gretzky
 
Brian Tracy says instead of failure let's call it feedback.
 
Coach Ruthie Facebook Page Video https://www.facebook.com/270572966626914/videos/468134273537448
 
We have a Fear of a Negative Evaluation of Others. If you're surrounded by people that support you, this is just an experiment. It's not a judgement on you as a person. 
 
Risk is a part of life. What risks are you taking that seem scary? What's it gonna be like if you reframed it? Tell us at ruthie@freedomlifejourney.com
 
Let's let our results inform us and not paralyze us. What if your results were feedback and not failure?
 
Quote: "Take risks: If you win, you will be happy. If you lose, you will be wise." ~Anonymous
 
Go forth. Risk and Learn!

If you don't believe in yourself, how are you going to be a qualified candidate?
Having confidence in yourself is what grows into the character you need to move up.
 
Jamie at Benders before doing MBA studies & switching careers.
 
 
The American Abolitionist Frederick Douglas was "Committed to freedom, Douglass dedicated his life to achieving justice for all Americans, in particular African-Americans, women, and minority groups. He envisioned America as an inclusive nation strengthened by diversity and free of discrimination."
 
This is so appropriate for the season we're currently in.
 
Quote: "I prayed for twenty years but received no answer until I prayed with my legs."
 
 
What keeps us on the sidelines?
What paralyzes us?
 
Examples of what picking yourself looks like:
 
Choosing to set aside time to work out
Researching a new career
Scheduling an interview
Taking a risk
 
 
There's a time to wait and there is a time to ACT.
 
A--Allow yourself to practice
C--Confidence is believing you are capable to learn what's needed to grow
T--Transition out of the passive approach to life
 
Resource of the Week: Book by Seth Godin   
What to do when it's your turn (And it's always your turn.
 
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We've all heard it said there is no better investment than in yourself. In today's episode, Jamie and Ruthie talk about how only 25% of people actually do this. Are you in the percentage of people who invest in themselves or in the majority of the 75% that don't? If you not investing in yourself don't worry it's never too late to start. Jamie and Ruthie share ways to start investing in your personal development today.
Resource of the episode.    Jeff Olsen  The slight edge
 

In this episode, Jamie and Ruthie share a process of 5 simple steps to achieving a goal. Instead of calling this goal-setting, they  call it "going after what you want"
Step 1: identify what you want. This first step is crucial. Be specific and define it. Example. I want to lose 10 lbs by September 1st, or I want to sell my car by next week.  
 
Step 2: Research/resources
A. Learn about the topic
B. learn about the Obstacles 
C. Time & Investment. (What is the cost of pursuing your goal)
D. Who's done this well? Find the others and mentors that will help you on the journey.
Step 3 Commit to the plan.
At this point, you can choose to step back or commit.   If you are committed then you're all in! Use the words "I commit" Those words are powerful. Congratulations!
Jim Rohn says " If you really want  to do something you'll find a way or you'll find an excuse."
 
Step 4 
Work the plan- Trust the process you built intentionally. 
This is the step where the work is done. Don't overthink the outcome. Yes, it's ok to desire the goal but focus more on what you can control. Work on the daily and weekly tasks in the plan. You can't guarantee the results but you can control what you do now! Walk in integrity and do the simple small tasks you put in your plan.
 
Step 5
Evaluate & Celebrate
Course correct the plan as you learn what works. Iterate  your daily and weekly tasks.  Also celebrate!  Reward yourself as you move through the process.