I could not have learned what I needed to learn--without going through the stages of actually learning. No one can. When you wanting to change something up, try something new, follow a dream, it can be so tempting to just wait--until circumstances are right, the money is “right,” the time is “right.” But really, there are no “right” circumstances, money, or time in most situations. You are your own best bet--invest 100%.

This is how change happens: I still remember the first time that I consciously chose to shift a pattern. The pattern that (badly) needed shifting was to be controlling, reactionary, judgmental, blaming. The challenge: sometimes, knowing that we want to shift something isn't enough to actually get it to shift.

I first learned about Marc Allen's book, The Millionaire Course, when it was a recommended resource from the Mondo Beyondo crew. I think Marc Allen's work is inspiring that kind of big vision in the world. The full content of our interview is included with Courageous Passion.

One of the fundamental things that I teach in the Courageous Guides, or with my coaching clients is to start BEing the journey. Start getting into acceptance of what-is. From that perspective, there's room for a lot of courageous gratitude--courageous because it's scary to say thank you in the middle of things falling apart.