happiness Archives - Randy Gage

The True Meaning of Prosperity

This is the final installment in our series about money, wealth, status, and prosperity – and the many misconceptions about them. Last time we looked at wealth so today let’s investigate what true prosperity really is.

On Wealth and Becoming Wealthy…

This is the next post in our series exploring money, wealth, status, and prosperity – and the many misconceptions about them. Last post we looked at money. Today let’s investigate what wealth really is.

Prosperity, Money, Wealth, and Status

Last week in my Friday Filosophy newsletter, I spoke a little about the many labels and misconceptions there are about prosperity. When you talk to people, there seems to be a great deal of confusion about the distinctions between prosperity, money, wealth and status. I promised to start a discussion here on the blog. Let’s begin with the easiest one to address: status.

Igniting Fire from Burnout

It was our regular Monday morning staff meeting and my team was assembled around the conference table. I opened by saying we were cancelling the seminar I was currently touring the world with. Sherry, my vice president was taken aback. She blurted out “That seminar brings in 80 percent of our revenue right now.” “I know, and I don’t care,” I replied. “If I have to do another seminar about how you get a prospect’s phone number, I would rather stick a fork in my eye.”

The Epic Saga Continues…

Last post I detailed the three murders I’ve committed in my life so far. Fortunately, all three of those acts were killing old versions of myself – versions that no longer served me. I promised in this post to go deeper into a related subject: burnout and what causes it.

Killing Off the Old You

In the last post we discussed consciousness and mindfully choosing your path instead of simply following the one your environment had prepared for you. The post seemed to touch many on a deep level, as they have relayed to me their stories of leaving the old, pre-ordained version of themselves behind, to create the life they intuitively felt they wanted to be living. It’s such a radical, life-altering decision.

Following the Path vs. Choosing the Path

I remember getting ready to leave for school one day. My mom eyed me up and said, "You can’t wear white after Labor Day." When I wanted to know the source or rationale for this decree, my poor, flummoxed mother didn't have an answer. People in the Midwest just follow these habits and customs, no one ever asks why.

Are You Denying Your Greatness?

Last week in my Friday Filosophy newsletter I raised the issue of denying your greatness. This is an issue that I am over-qualified to teach, because I overlooked my own potential for so many years.

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