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  • Ep: 172 The Mentality Makeover with the “Money Manifesting Queen” Amanda Frances

    Ep: 172 The Mentality Makeover with the “Money Manifesting Queen” Amanda Frances

    We are often told that one of the quickest ways to launch your business is through a course or a mastermind. We are constantly bombarded with sales pages and funnels that follow us while we browse online. You would assume that this model is the only way to success, since it’s so highly advertised, but there is another way.

    This week on the Unconventional Life Show is the “Money Manifestation Queen”, Amanda Frances. Amanda is a self-made multimillionaire, digital course creator, Forbes contributor, podcaster, and spiritual business mentor.

    Amanda shares how she made millions by breaking all the rules. She didn’t follow a rigid plan, instead, she got clear on what she wanted, aligned herself with the positive vibration of her beliefs and shared what truly ignites her soul with the world.

    Tip #1: Everything revolves around your deeper desire

    Be honest with yourself, and ask “what do you really want out of life?”.  Your desire can range drastically, from something as tangible as wanting more money, to something more intangible like becoming more peaceful. Even if you don’t know how you are going to attain it, with persistence, you can achieve anything you desire.

    Amanda tributes her success towards tapping into her core desires and doing what she truly wants rather than what conventional society has taught her to do.

    “So I always ask the question, “what would you like to do if money were no object? How would you really enjoy spending your life?”

    “If you say that getting the money is the most important thing, you will spend your life completely wasting your time. You’ll be doing things you don’t like doing in order to go on living, that is to go on doing things you don’t like doing, which is stupid. Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing than a long life spent in a miserable way. And after all, if you do really like what you’re doing, it doesn’t matter what it is, you can eventually turn it- you could eventually become a master of it. It’s the only way to become a master of something, to be really with it. And then you’ll be able to get a good feel for whatever it is. So don’t worry too much.”

    Once you allow your deeper desires to come to the surface is when the game really begins. This acknowledgment can be double-sided. On one hand, the desire is waiting to break free and is saying, “bring it on!”. On the other hand, we have the mind creating stories as to why you are not ready yet and many other limiting beliefs that pile up and block our path.

    “You can’t unlearn it – Once you told yourself, oh shit, I actually want to be doing this with my life, you know, and you are responsible for it and you can’t unknow it”

    Tip #2 How to identify and blow up limiting beliefs  

    The human brain is fascinating but it can also play tricks on you. There is a bundle of nerves in your brain stem called the Reticular Activating System. This system seeks information that validates your beliefs. It filters your world through the parameters that you set for yourself, and your beliefs shape those parameters.

    If you don’t believe you can have it or you don’t feel that you are good enough, your brain will present to you situations that validate this thought. All without you knowing!

    A way to identify if you are creating positive and healthy boundaries for yourself is simple. Any thought that doesn’t feel good or causes you to feel constricted simply isn’t true. Anything that feels exciting and expansive is true.

    It’s your job to identify and tune into beliefs that feel good, are positive, and resonate deeply. If you practice vibrating at the frequency of that thought, you are presented with the people, opportunities, and information needed to achieve what we desire. Scientifically put, we are magical beings.

    A positive belief that Amanda has around money is that “the more money she has the more good she can do on this earth.” She can support organizations, shop local and organic and employ people in a fair and equal way. She isn’t living in financial restriction and that opens her up to “a level of freedom where she can focus on things that are useful for the world rather than worrying about her income.”

    “There are tons of roles and constructs around money in the physical plane, and she doesn’t choose to live in paradigms around money that don’t serve her. “She merges her unconscious thoughts into conscious thoughts and shapes her external outcome.

    Tip # 3 Take pivots instead of leaps

    So we’re now on a great track to really create positive change in our life. We’ve identified what we want, blown up any limiting beliefs and now ready to hop off the fence and take action.

    Most people think that bigger is better, and while this is a great theory in some instances it might not work when you are starting to find your ground.

    Amanda’s secret ingredient here is to get really good at pivoting. At first, it may not feel like you are moving anywhere but you are exploring all angles before taking a step.  This reduces the chance of taking one big leap in a less than ideal direction.

    When you learn to rework your mind and energy around your core desires, you set new laws and patterns in motion for you. Your relationship to your desires and any future business success takes spiritual maintenance, reflection, and clarity.

    Other Free recommended resources from Amanda. Find her on Facebook, twitter, Instagram and tumbler @xoamandafrances

    Spiritual Boss Lady Meditation & Money Mentality Makeover

  • Self-Mastery, Search Engine Optimization, and 7 Steps Systems with Immy Tariq

    Self-Mastery, Search Engine Optimization, and 7 Steps Systems with Immy Tariq

    Immy Tariq is a master super-connector, publicity expert, and a legend in the Search Engine Optimization and Lead Generation fields.  He is the founder of Webmetrix Group, a company dedicated to creating unmatchable results for businesses wanting to take their online presence to another dimension.  He’s also a best selling author and has been featured on CNBC, CNN, Bravo, and A&E.   

    In Immy’s podcast, you will learn…

    • 7 steps to radically transform your productivity
    • How to prioritize what is most important every single day
    • Best practices to connect people and build your network
    • And much more…

    Inspired Relational Insights from Immy’s Podcast

    Seek To Find the Opportunity in Every Interaction

    If it’s all about who you know, Immy is a great person to be connected to.  He’s a super connector with an innovative mindset striving for excellence in everything he sets out to accomplish.  Immy stresses the importance of people’s time, advising thorough research about their offerings and background when it comes to introducing people and asking for advice. 

    By expanding the possibilities currently existent in one’s field through connections, he sees how to structure his network to provide massive value and recognize opportunities in advance. Listen for the thing that lights someone up.  What are they interested in?  How might you be able to support them in this desire or dream?  How might they be able to contribute to your life?  Who or what do you know that they absolutely need to be in touch with to further their career?  There is an opportunity in every interaction, seek to find the gems.    

    Invest in Your Relationships

    You’re continuously impacting the people you meet, regardless of the business you’re in.  Upon listening to Immy, I’m reminded of the Maya Angelou quote, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel”.  It’s clear that Immy strives to create pleasurable experiences with the people he meets by the amount of time he invests in truly getting to know someone.

    When you’re working with a client, collaborating on a project, or simply meeting someone for the first time, invest in truly getting to know what they are about.  What do you want this person to remember about you?  What quality of conversation do you wish to be having?  What could you share with this person that would make a difference in their life? It’s easy to understand the impact that Immy had when he met Jules and asked what he could do for her.  How might you offer your expertise and knowledge? 

    Offer a Solution to a Pain Point

    By tapping into desired outcomes, he’s able to find solutions and simplify the order of operations.  Immy enjoys finding his client’s SEO problems to provide tools that alleviate any frustrations or confusion they may have been having.  In this case, Immy’s superpower shines while his clients benefit from the invaluable addition he provides.  A win-win for all parties involved is the aim of the game.  

    What do you have to offer?  What do you love to share that can make a difference in another person’s life?  There is something only you have to give in the exact way you do.  Seek out the opportunity, invest in your relationships, and offer your unique solutions.

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    Amelia Broughton is a relational facilitator and purveyor of connection, pioneering a more connected, communication-savvy, and emotionally intelligent planet. She facilitates Authentic Relating and Relational Leadership in various settings and communities. Her expertise is in team dynamics and interpersonal relations. With over 10 years of experience on teams and in communities, Amelia’s vision for the world is one of beautiful interconnection, a place where we put down the distractions and to-do lists to bask in the miracles that surround us. The type of connection that nourishes us internally, externally and has every one of us feel seen, heard and loved with a true sense of belonging.  An active Unconventional Life member, Amelia recently became our Operations Director and will be consistently contributing her writing.

  • From 9-5 to Digital Nomad: How to Make the Transition

    From 9-5 to Digital Nomad: How to Make the Transition

    Marcus Meurer is the founder of DNX Global, a movement that connects and supports digital nomads around the world. He also hosts the DNX Podcast, which teaches tools for a more fulfilled life. DNX is hosting an upcoming event in Lisbon, Portugal, in September 2018, which will be featuring educational workshops centered around working remotely and living holistically. Click this link here to learn more

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • Why the life that’s “expected” of you might not be the one that fulfills you.
    • How to transition from a conventional 9-5 to nonconventional remote work.
    • Why your personal growth is directly proportional to the growth of your business.
    • How to uplevel your health and wellness, and access more clarity and vitality.

    3 Lessons from Marcus’ Interview:

    1. Leading a Fulfilled Life Requires Self-Awareness. Marcus emphasizes that the only way to be truly fulfilled is to know thyself. When you are in touch with yourself, you are able to give yourself what you desire most.

    Marcus says his life became exponentially more fulfilling when he decided to be honest with himself. He used to be “doing what people expected of me” — working a corporate job, climbing the ladder, etc. But inside, he“felt miserable.”

    That’s when he decided to quit his job and pursue success on his own terms.

    Marcus’ story teaches us that fulfillment is a product of self-awareness. If you seek more fulfillment in your life, be radically honest with yourself. Is the life you’re leading filling or draining you?

    2. Your Business Can Only Be As Big As You Are. Marcus also emphasizes the importance of self-development. He says, “your business can only grow as big as you have grown as a person.”

    In order to develop yourself, you must invest in yourself. You might hire a mentor, attend a conference, listen to podcasts, or read book summaries.

    3. A Good Morning Routine Helps You Start the Day Off Right. How does Marcus get so much done in a day? He says he gets an early start and performs rituals that set him up for success. His morning routine is as follows:

    • 5am wake up
    • Oil pulling for 20 minutes
    • Pushups
    • Gratitude routine
    • 7 minutes of stretching
    • Meditation

    Your morning sets the tone for the rest of your day. If you think you would benefit from a morning routine, design one and commit to it.

  • How to Work More Productively and Have More Free Time

    How to Work More Productively and Have More Free Time

    Liam Martin is the co-founder of Time Doctor, a productivity software with the largest second-by-second work database in the world. Time Doctor has been proven to increase worker productivity by an average 22% and is a fast-growing tool that’s being increasingly used by major companies.

    In this episode, Liam shares his key research findings on worker productivity. If you’re somebody who could benefit from effective time management strategies, or you’re simply curious about the science and psychology behind distraction, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

    In Liam’s episode, you’ll learn:

    • The productivity cost of having notifications like Facebook turned on (it’s much higher than you think!)
    • Strategies to optimize productivity… a.k.a. work fewer hours.
    • The “distraction economy” – why billions have been invested into distracting you and how to defend yourself from potential threats to your productivity.

    Key lessons from Liam’s episode:

    1. Optimal Productivity Requires a Distraction-Free Work Zone. For a moment, I want you to visualize your typical work zone in your mind’s eye. Where do you work? Do you work in the presence of others—perhaps at a library, or at your local trendy coffee shop? Do you listen to music while you work? Is your phone easily accessible? Are notifications turned on? Do you often hop between multiple tabs?

    Chances are, you said yes to a few of the questions above. And it’s no wonder. The average millennial work environment is distraction-laden, with a typical worker getting only 3 hours worth of work done of the 8 they work. The other 5 hours are filled with Facebook memes, chatty rendezvous at the water cooler, and mindless web surfing.

    Time Doctor’s research shows that the most productive work occurs inside a distraction-free work zone. This means making yourself 100% unavailable to outside distractions and notifications while you work.

    “Get yourself into a flow state and create a sacred space,” Liam says.

    For optimal productivity, consider adopting these principles:

    • Work in a secluded, private room.
    • Disable notifications on your computer and mobile device(s).
    • Only have open tabs that are relevant to your current task.
    • Declutter your computer desktop.
    • Dedicate yourself to only one task at a time, and suppress the impulse to do anything unrelated to that task for an allotted time period.
    • Install useful browser plug-ins, like:

    2. Distractions Come at a High Cost. According to Time Doctor’s research, the cost of opening a single notification—for example, clicking on an incoming message from your friend via Facebook Messenger—is a whopping 16 minutes.

    Yes, 16 minutes! (Not one minute, like we tell ourselves it will take 😉 ).

    How many times do you click on incoming notifications in a single hour (emails, texts, reminders, etc.)? How about in a typical day? The point is, it all really starts to add up.

    3. You Can Beat Distractions With Mindfulness. Time Doctor’s software is designed to minimize the amount of times you get baited by incoming distractions. It’s based on the simple philosophy of mindfulness—when you bring awareness to an unconscious process, you gain the power to make a conscious choice about it.

    Here’s how it works… Time Doctor assigns you one task at one time. That way, you can execute with laser-sharp focus. As soon as a distraction (like a notification) comes along, if you attempt to pursue the distraction (by opening a new tab or a new app), Time Doctor will flash an alert on your screen.

    “You’re now leaving productivity town and are headed to distractionville,” Liam jokes.

    What might have been an unconscious habit, you’re now forced to consciously evaluate.

    Imagine a friend who gently holds a mirror up to your behavior, reminding you of your goals and asking you to consider if the choice you’re considering making is in alignment with those goals.

    Of course, you’re in the driver’s seat. You can always choose to pursue the distraction anyways, but the difference is, you’re now making an informed choice, fully aware.

    Bringing mindfulness around your work zone has been proven to powerfully increase productivity. Time Doctor’s research shows the average worker gets 22% more done in a day using its software.

    What does 22% of your work day translate into? For the average 9 to 5er, that’s nearly two hours of your workday freed up.

  • How To Supercharge Your Coaching Company, From A Millennial Pulling In $150K Per Client

    How To Supercharge Your Coaching Company, From A Millennial Pulling In $150K Per Client

    If you’re like most millennials, one of your primary needs is to know your work has purpose.

    But just how much of an impact are millennials really making? One of the primary vehicles for impact, the $107 billion online education industry, may be falling short.

    In an age where you can learn just about anything online, many young people are eager to share their wisdom through web-based courses. However, the averagecompletion rate for online courses is just 7%.

    In other words, 93% of people who pursue online education don’t actually reap the benefits that were intended for them.

    That’s why one founder has devised a new model for learning–and it’s a lot more lucrative than creating traditional online courses, too.

    Meet Shannon Graham, an internationally renown success mentor who works with high-profile entrepreneurs . He charges $150k per client to work with him for a single year, with a minimum 3-year commitment. His clients have gone on to successfully complete massive projects, including a $220 million initiative to modernize India’s transportation system.

    I spoke with Graham about his no-nonsense approach to coaching on this week’s episode of Unconventional Life, “How To Charge $150k Per Client Per Year.”

    Graham got started in personal development at the early age of 16. He was known as the “unofficial life coach” for his high school peers. Back then, personal development resources weren’t as widely available–you couldn’t access a library of free podcasts or listen to motivational speeches on demand like you can today.

    However, Graham made due with what he had–he recalls purchasing one of Tony Robbins’ CDs and immediately listening to it in his car until 2 a.m. This no-excuses attitude would serve as a solid foundation for both his own growth and his service to others.

    So how did Graham create a coaching practice that charges 150k per client, per year?

    He says he noticed a “gap” in the coaching industry between the results clients hoped to achieve and the effectiveness of the services most coaches were offering. “The majority of people in the industry create products around leverage and automation. The challenge is if you have an online course 90% of people won’t do anything with it, and of those who do, less than 2% take action and get results,” he says.

    Graham’s solution was to provide a different kind of coaching service unlike any on the market. “The destination must have an adequate vehicle,” he says. “I don’t know of any Olympic athletes who get there via online programs. They each had one coach or a team of coaches who worked with them for a prolonged period of time very intensely.”

    Graham’s coaching practice provides intensive mentorship to entrepreneurs over the span of 3 to 5 years. He recognizes that real results require commitment, consistency, and accountability–which is why he doesn’t settle for mass-producing online programs that don’t actually make a difference in his clients’ lives.

    Millennial coaches, charging this same kind of price point is possible for you, too. Below, Graham shares how you can create a high-impact coaching practice and enroll clients who will happily pay top-dollar to work with you.

    1. Invest in yourself. “As a coach, you can only bring as much value as you have,” Graham says. Instead of focusing on your website or sales funnels, your constant focus should be on your own growth. Confront your weaknesses and address what you struggle the most with, so you can confidently guide your clients out of these same pitfalls from personal experience. You are your own product, so make your product the best it can be.

    2. Seek out your clients. Cut the marketing strategies that are designed to appeal to just about everyone who sees your ad or lands on your page. The truth is, the average person isn’t your ideal client. Your ideal client is deeply committed to personal growth and is willing to invest in the highest caliber coaching to get there. They aren’t interested in playing around with products or services that don’t work. “Go out and find your ideal clients and start conversations with them,” Graham advises.

    3. Be firm on your price. Don’t settle for a mediocre price point in order to appeal to more clients. You aren’t looking for a lot of clients, you are looking for the right client. “At the end of the day you don’t need a lot of clients if you charge high end prices,” Graham says. Name your price and stick to it. While most people will turn you down, when you do find the right client, it will be worth it.

    4. Engage deeply and personally. “Making a big impact has a lot more to do with depth than it does with width,” Graham says. Effective coaching should be specially tailored to the individual you are working with. There is no one-size-fits all. You must be willing to consistently meet your clients exactly where they are and give them advice that applies to their direct circumstances. Don’t be generic; be specific and personal. One man is doing this exceptionally well by engaging Millennials one-on-one on a show that shares their voices with the world.

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