MINDSET, MONEY AND FREEDOM

3 Things to Change Your Life…

by Brendan Chaplin

Hey friend,

Today’s newsletter might be the most directly challenging yet. All said with love and your best intentions at heart (of course:)…

Three core concepts I want to talk to you about.

1. Opt-out of the flawed system we’ve been conditioned to follow.

2. Follow your passions.

3. Speak your mind.

Let’s do this.

Xx

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MINDSET : 

We’ve been conditioned to conform.

It begins with school.

Our parents feel socially pressured for us to adhere, get good grades and ‘fit in’.

We pass the first exams to get to the second set.

We graduate from one school to go to the next.

Then we spend more years at university or college to earn the right to get a job. (That we don’t want).

Then spend the next 40-50 years climbing the ladder.

Socially adhering. Not speaking our mind for fear of being excluded.

And that example is what we set for our children. Who copy and follow our every move.

And then it’s retirement. Having paid 50+% of everything we’ve ever earned to the government. Whilst moaning about what they spend it on.

Look if that’s your bag then go for it. Just understand what is happening.

If it’s not your bag Instead do this.

Opt-out.

Choose to live now.

Follow your passions.

Learn entrepreneurship.

Learn skills that pay bills.

Take yourself out of the norm.

In favour of a life that you love (and actually live!).

Now your children will see a new path emerge, that they can follow.

You’ll have more fun.

Be more proud.

Live more.

And BE more.

Xx

MONEY:

The reason I’m still here after 20+ years is very simply down to the fact that I made a decision to commit to following my passions.

I tell the story of reading Shapeshifter by Geoff Thompson and it changed my in half a day by teaching and illustrating the concept of ‘make your hobby your job and you’ll never work again’.

I’m an educator at heart. My philosophy is ‘Learn - Do - Teach’.

That’s why I’m writing this, and you are reading it.

The image below explains it perfectly.

‘Business strategists’ simply do not get this (or they just won’t accept it).

This is not for them, it’s for you.

Here’s the key message:

Stop looking for ‘the thing that makes money’ and start sharing your passions with people and let the ideas come to you. Your audience will tell you what they want, you create it for them.

If you love your audience, and you love sharing with them, that’s not work, it’s a calling.

Click here or here for more insights on this subject.

FREEDOM:

Freedom is not about money. There’s way more to it than that.

Simply being able to speak your mind and share your ideas is liberating.

It’s said there are three phases of truth, a concept attributed to German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer.

First truth is ridiculed, then it is violently opposed, and finally it’s accepted as being self evident.

What truth are you afraid to speak for fear of judgment or ridicule?

The sooner you begin to share your truth the sooner you get to freedom.

Some examples.

Evolution by Natural Selection

• Ridicule: Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection was initially ridiculed, with critics mocking the idea that humans could be related to apes.

• Opposition: The theory faced strong opposition from religious institutions and some scientists, as it challenged the traditional view of creation.

• Acceptance: Evolution by natural selection is now a cornerstone of modern biology, widely accepted in scientific communities and taught in schools worldwide.

Work-from-Home (Remote Work)

• Ridicule: Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the concept of widespread remote work was often dismissed by many companies as impractical or inefficient. There was a belief that employees couldn't be productive without direct supervision in an office environment.

• Opposition: When the pandemic forced companies to adopt remote work, there was initial resistance from managers and executives who were skeptical about its long-term viability. Concerns about productivity, company culture, and collaboration fueled opposition.

• Acceptance: As remote work proved effective for many businesses, it has become more accepted as a viable work model. Companies are now offering more flexible work arrangements, and the idea of remote work has become mainstream, with many seeing it as a permanent shift in the workplace.

Mental Health Awareness

• Ridicule: In the past, discussions around mental health were often met with ridicule or dismissal. Mental health issues were stigmatized, and people struggling with conditions like depression or anxiety were often told to "just toughen up" or were labeled as weak.

• Opposition: As the conversation around mental health began to open up, it faced resistance from those who believed that mental health issues were exaggerated or not real health concerns. There was opposition to providing mental health care the same attention as physical health care.

• Acceptance: In recent years, there has been a significant shift towards recognizing the importance of mental health. Awareness campaigns, celebrity advocates, and increased media coverage have helped to normalize mental health discussions, and mental health care is increasingly integrated into general health care.

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