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  30. <title>Does Goal Setting Really Work?</title>
  31. <link>https://firedup4success.com/2024/01/03/does-goal-setting-really-work/</link>
  32. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Lyn]]></dc:creator>
  33. <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 01:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
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  43. <p>Happy New Year!&nbsp; I know you want to make this the best year possible so as you ramp up your new year with some bright shiny new goals, here are some stats to ponder:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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  47. <p>Ohio State University Fisher College of Business research study found:</p>
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  64. <li>Only 9% of goals made in January are achieved by years end.</li>
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  68. <li>And 43% of resolutions are broken by end of the first month.</li>
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  73. <p>Yikes!  There must be a better way to move forward.</p>
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  80.  
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  82.  
  83. <p>There is.&nbsp; As most of you know, for many years now I have been teaching a very different visioning process which has not only changed my life, but has also produced remarkable results for many of my clients.</p>
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  87. <p>Best of all, it’s super fun.</p>
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  91. <p>Also, progress, not perfection, counts.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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  95. <p>We just did an annual evaluation process, and all the participants made significant progress in this past year. &nbsp; We have a ton of stories, and I want to share some.</p>
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  99. <p>Want to know more?&nbsp; Join me Tuesday, January 16 as a LIVE zoom workshop for only 90 minutes. &nbsp; <strong>No long hours or 3-day event.</strong>&nbsp; This is for busy people who want to do the work in the workshop and get the process fast.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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  103. <p>This is a WORKSHOP, not a webinar.</p>
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  107. <p>Check it out, and if you haven’t registered yet, do it now!!&nbsp; Love to see you.</p>
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  129. <title>What’s Your Algorithm?</title>
  130. <link>https://firedup4success.com/2023/11/14/whats-your-algorithm/</link>
  131. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Lyn]]></dc:creator>
  132. <pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 01:51:06 +0000</pubDate>
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  136. <description><![CDATA[Recently an acquaintance told me she was so frustrated with the internet because all she saw was bad news, and then recounted a list of murders, robberies, and horror stories.&#160; I was depressed within 2 minutes – maybe less! “And, worst of all,” she said, “that’s the only news there is.”&#160;&#160; This is not true, [&#8230;]]]></description>
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  154. <p>Recently an acquaintance told me she was so frustrated with the internet because all she saw was bad news, and then recounted a list of murders, robberies, and horror stories.&nbsp; I was depressed within 2 minutes – maybe less!</p>
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  158. <p>“And, worst of all,” she said, “that’s the only news there is.”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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  162. <p>This is not true, although I know it feels that way. &nbsp; This is a classic example of the basic spiritual principle “What You Focus on Expands.”&nbsp; It used to be a vague self-help concept, but today we have a true life example of it from our internet algorithm which is simply “<em>whatever you look at, the internet will give you more of it.”</em></p>
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  166. <p>For instance, if you start looking at cat videos, you will suddenly find yourself awash in more cat videos. Your focus becomes your future. If we’re unhappy with what we are receiving, give it something else to send you.&nbsp; This is how you have some control.&nbsp;</p>
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  176. <p>But this also applies to your “Life Algorithm.”&nbsp; Do you ever get caught up in visualizing “lack?”&nbsp; Maybe you focus on money problems, fear of the future, difficulty with work or relationships.&nbsp; The more you think about these problems, the more prominent they seem to be.&nbsp; How do you change this?</p>
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  187.  
  188. <p>You need to feed new ideas into your personal algorithm. Since what you focus on expands, start by re-focusing on gratitude for what you do have, seeing the abundance already around you; expressing love for family, friends, and what you loved about breakfast.  Breakfast is good because starting small is not only easier, it starts to make us aware of the gifts we continually overlook.  I try to be grateful for the 5 things that I noticed TODAY.  It keeps me very focused on the small, amazing gifts I rarely acknowledge.</p>
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  191.  
  192. <p>This is a perfect beginning to the Thanksgiving holiday. I am so grateful you open my mail and appreciate all those who have responded over time. It means a lot, and I wish you a lovely Thanksgiving weekend. </p>
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  196. <p>To help you adjust your “algorithm,” here are 2 resources:</p>
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  200. <p>If you’d like to undertake a “Feeds Reboot” on your internet, here is a free process to do that by David Pierce, Tech reporter, at<a href="https://www.theverge.com/23191292/control-social-algorithms-feeds-reboot-how-to">https://www.theverge.com/23191292/control-social-algorithms-feeds-reboot-how-to</a></p>
  201.  
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  203.  
  204. <p>But, if you need help with your “Life Algorithm,” here is a link to talk with ME!&nbsp; <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://calendly.com/firedup/30min" data-type="URL" data-id="https://calendly.com/firedup/30min" target="_blank"><strong>Here’s a link to my 30 minute “Quick Coach” that is my gift to you this holiday season!</strong></a></p>
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  220. <title>The Problem with Quantum Leaps</title>
  221. <link>https://firedup4success.com/2023/07/25/why-quantum-leaps-may-not-work/</link>
  222. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Lyn]]></dc:creator>
  223. <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 22:18:28 +0000</pubDate>
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  227. <description><![CDATA[I recently received an e-mail asking if I was “ready to take a quantum leap into my success” and would get everything I needed in a 3- day program.&#160; Yikes! I&#8217;m&#160;not&#160;ready, thank you, and the truth is most of us are silently terrified at a quantum leap. Did you know that the brain is designed [&#8230;]]]></description>
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  244.  
  245. <p>I recently received an e-mail asking if I was “ready to take a quantum leap into my success” and would get everything I needed in a 3- day program.&nbsp; Yikes!</p>
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  247.  
  248.  
  249. <p>I&#8217;m&nbsp;<strong>not&nbsp;</strong>ready, thank you, and the truth is most of us are silently terrified at a quantum leap. Did you know that the brain is designed so that any new challenge or opportunity – no matter how beneficial – will trigger some degree of fear? The bigger the challenge, the greater the fear. The idea that we can avoid fear in the face of success is pretty much impossible.</p>
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  264. <p>Once the fear response gets triggered, we unconsciously make excuses to resist any change and stay where we are. We say things to ourselves like “I’m too busy to deal with changing any behaviors right now,” “I don’t have the time to learn how to do new things,” and my personal favorite, “I don’t have the money to invest in myself today – I’ll do I it later when I have more money.” (Of course, that probably won’t happen until you change some things.)</p>
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  268. <p>This is why we find ourselves with big ideas yet resistant to implementation.</p>
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  278. <p>  </p>
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  281.  
  282. <p>When our fear is triggered, we may experience one or more of these success-blocking behaviors: (1) lack of focus, (2) difficulty implementing ideas (3) perfectionism and (4) procrastination.</p>
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  285.  
  286. <p>So, what works?&nbsp; Take extremely small steps. Consistently. Over an extended period of time, and, most importantly, <strong>be accountable to someone who will not let you slide</strong>.&nbsp; It’s magic.</p>
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  289.  
  290. <p>According to one of my former teachers, Dr. Robert Maurer, author of One Small Step Can Change Your Life, and psychological researcher at UCLA, “small, easily achievable goals – such as picking up just one paper clip on a chronically messy desk – lets you tiptoe past the amygdala (fear center), keeping it asleep without setting off alarm bells.” He explains that while you take these small steps you are actually reprogramming new nerve pathways for your desired change so that it happens almost without you realizing it.</p>
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  294. <p>In my 30+ years of coaching, I have found this to be true.&nbsp; While we offer various mastermind programs, I added “Quick Coach” in 2023 which are affordable ONE TO ONE 30 Minute&nbsp; coaching and accountability check-ins, and clients rave about the results.&nbsp; Slowly. </p>
  295.  
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  298. <p>You can read them here <a href="https://firedup4success.com/quick-coach/">https://firedup4success.com/quick-coach/</a>&nbsp;</p>
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  301.  
  302. <p>I am opening a little space for 1-2 more, and maybe you’d like to make your “quantum leap” a little easier.</p>
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  314. <title>Time for Review</title>
  315. <link>https://firedup4success.com/2023/06/12/time-for-review/</link>
  316. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Lyn]]></dc:creator>
  317. <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 22:15:13 +0000</pubDate>
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  321. <description><![CDATA[People come to me for 3 reasons: The last one is trickier and often overlooked – and maybe the most important skill for success:&#160; The 6 Month Review! &#160; As we are hitting the halfway mark in what seems to be yet another uncertain year, it’s more important than ever that we take a quick [&#8230;]]]></description>
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  331. <p>People come to me for 3 reasons:</p>
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  336. <li>To get clarity on what they really want.</li>
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  340. <li>To get strategies and support for what they really want.</li>
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  344. <li>To assess how they are progressing toward achieving what they really want.</li>
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  349. <p>The last one is trickier and often overlooked – and maybe the most important skill for success:&nbsp; <strong>The 6 Month Review!</strong> &nbsp; As we are hitting the halfway mark in what seems to be yet another uncertain year, it’s more important than ever that we take a quick assessment of where we are and evaluate what is truly our next step.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
  350.  
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  353. <p>From my experience, the reasons we don’t do this are simple – you may be:</p>
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  364. <p><strong>DISCONNECTED:&nbsp; </strong>When asked what their top 3 goals are for this year, 23% didn’t know after January.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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  368. <p><strong>DISTRACTED: &nbsp; </strong>There’s just so much to do, so many things ringing and alerting!&nbsp; Things are moving too fast. You may feel out of control and do NOT feel you have the time to evaluate.</p>
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  374. <p><strong>DISENCHANTED:&nbsp; </strong>You tried things that didn’t work and gave up.&nbsp; You didn’t track results to see why or how with just a few shifts, you could have accomplished more than you thought.&nbsp; Why evaluate when things went wrong? (Actually, it’s the best time!)</p>
  375.  
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  378. <p><strong>In fact, most of us ARE ACCOMPLISHING FAR MORE THAN WE THINK, but how would you ever know if you don’t review?</strong></p>
  379.  
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  382. <p>What solves this problem?&nbsp; <strong>Periodic reviews, Feedback so we don’t give up too soon, and Accountability to make sure you remember everything you need to do to succeed.</strong>&nbsp; That’s what we do to keep our clients fired up!! &nbsp; Really caring for each other doesn’t hurt either.&nbsp; If you want to start with a short super simple and fast “Fired Up for Success Review Form” that only consists of a very few questions that may help you get clear pretty fast, here is my gift to you!</p>
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  392. <p> </p>
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  396. <p>It’s 100% free, but always love to hear if you learned anything…or have any other questions.&nbsp;</p>
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  400. <p>Enjoy! </p>
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  412. <title>Passion as a Strategy Tool</title>
  413. <link>https://firedup4success.com/2023/05/22/passion-as-a-strategy-tool/</link>
  414. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Lyn]]></dc:creator>
  415. <pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2023 21:49:58 +0000</pubDate>
  416. <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
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  419. <description><![CDATA[As a coach who helps professionals delve deeper into what really drives them and creating positive outcomes in life transitions &#38; career decisions, I am aware of what a powerful strategy passion can be!! But isn’t talking about “passion” a little lightweight with today’s concerns and world chaos?&#160; Shouldn’t we be focused on fixing THAT!!&#160;&#160; [&#8230;]]]></description>
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  429. <p>As a coach who helps professionals delve deeper into what really drives them and creating positive outcomes in life transitions &amp; career decisions, I am aware of what a powerful strategy passion can be!!</p>
  430.  
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  432.  
  433. <p>But isn’t talking about “passion” a little lightweight with today’s concerns and world chaos?&nbsp; Shouldn’t we be focused on fixing THAT!!&nbsp;&nbsp; (Let me know when you have that solution, and we’ll talk!)&nbsp; But I also think today’s issues makes it more important than ever to get clear on our higher goals and aspirations.</p>
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  436.  
  437. <p>Because, as I’ve commented before,&nbsp;</p>
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  441. <p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>“Passion is one of the most powerful forces in the Universe –</strong></p>
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  444.  
  445. <p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>and Attracts Good in our Lives.”</strong></p>
  446.  
  447.  
  448.  
  449. <p>Why do I think passion is so powerful?&nbsp; I believe it saved my life &#8211; in what looked like an impossible situation. I was a very young female executive in a Fortune 500 company, but feeling trapped and frustrated by the very things that were making me look so successful.&nbsp; I was not a corporate style gal, and was super unhappy, but had no idea how to get out.&nbsp; Everyone, including family, despite long hours and continually getting ill, thought I’d be crazy to quit.</p>
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  453. <p>Eventually was diagnosed with a large malignant tumor in my bladder which changed everything for me.&nbsp; My prognosis was grim; I needed 2 surgeries, and in the first one they took out one of the largest tumors they had ever removed from a bladder in the history of that hospital.&nbsp; It looked certain my time was limited.</p>
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  456.  
  457. <p>For some reason I don’t even understand, having no idea how long I’d be living, I made the decision to do something “passionate” every day for as long as I lived – thinking, of course, it might be much shorter.&nbsp; By the time I got to my second surgery months later, they could not find any cancer and the doctors were amazed.&nbsp; “Whatever you’re doing, keep doing it,” was the official response.</p>
  458.  
  459.  
  460.  
  461. <p>It has since become my spiritual and occupational path, and I am so incredibly grateful for the opportunity to spend the past 3 decades in service to that idea.  It&#8217;s been my joy to help so many people and companies all over the world embrace a more passionate and purposeful approach to life and career – and to their own “recovery” in some way &#8211; <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">because passion is a strategy!</span></strong></p>
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  467. <figure class="aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="http://firedup4success.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Finding-My-Passion-Chicken-Soup-article.pdf"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="http://firedup4success.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_9857-rotated.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4263" width="168" height="224" srcset="https://firedup4success.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_9857-rotated.jpg 480w, https://firedup4success.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_9857-225x300.jpg 225w" sizes="(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px" /></a></figure></div></div>
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  472. <p>The details of my story are published in “Chicken Soup for the Surviving Soul: 101 Stories…….”&nbsp; Just <a href="http://firedup4success.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Finding-My-Passion-Chicken-Soup-article.pdf" data-type="URL" data-id="http://firedup4success.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Finding-My-Passion-Chicken-Soup-article.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">click</a> on the link by the book to read my full story.&nbsp; I also encourage anyone dealing with Cancer in their families to buy one of the “Chicken Soup – Cancer” books on Amazon (there are several versions now) because they have been so encouraging for so many.&nbsp; (No, I don’t get anything for promoting it.)</p>
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  476.  
  477.  
  478. <p>I want to say this was NOT specifically a “career” decision or even a “life” or “relationship” decision.&nbsp; It was a shift in my psyche that fundamentally changed how I saw and reacted to everything and has given me what I feel is a gifted life under almost any circumstance.&nbsp; It’s not that I haven’t faced challenges and losses, but this practice keeps me even keeled. I still practice this today.</p>
  479.  
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  481.  
  482. <p>Many of my clients over the years have said the same.&nbsp; If you are thinking about refreshing your view on life and exploring some exciting new options for yourself and would like a little “recovery” from life’s traumas, I’d love to introduce you to my “Core Essence” approach that helped me and others so much.</p>
  483.  
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  486. <p>Be sure to register on my calendar so we can chat and see if it’s for you.&nbsp; I don’t have a lot of openings, but let’s see if one of them is for you.</p>
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  516. <title>Whatcha’ going to do when you’re 85?</title>
  517. <link>https://firedup4success.com/2023/05/08/whatcha-going-to-do-when-youre-85/</link>
  518. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Lyn]]></dc:creator>
  519. <pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 22:12:57 +0000</pubDate>
  520. <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
  521. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://firedup4success.com/?p=4251</guid>
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  523. <description><![CDATA[What!! How could you possibly think about that – it’s Y E A R S away you may be thinking.&#160; I know I’ve had the thought that I may be being fed through a tube if I’m around at all, so why give this any thought?&#160; Not to mention it seems frightening. (It’s suddenly edging [&#8230;]]]></description>
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  532.  
  533. <p>What!! How could you possibly think about that – it’s Y E A R S away you may be thinking.&nbsp; I know I’ve had the thought that I may be being fed through a tube if I’m around at all, so why give this any thought?&nbsp; Not to mention it seems frightening. (It’s suddenly edging closer – not THAT close-but I can see it in the future-cam.)</p>
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  535.  
  536.  
  537. <p>Or maybe you’re just anxious to get to retirement so you can stop thinking about work! I understand that.</p>
  538.  
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  540.  
  541. <p>But, think about this: if you “retire” at “full retirement age” (66 and some months), by the time you are 85, it will have been almost 20 years since you’ve worked, more if you retire sooner.&nbsp; Twenty years of living off savings and investments, maybe not being a part of mainstream society, often disconnected from community.&nbsp;</p>
  542.  
  543.  
  544.  
  545. <p>One financial advisor told me that most people in decent health today underestimate their life span by 10-15 years. In fact, many people can be retired longer than they worked, so it seems a little more thought might be given this time of life!  Right?  I think so.</p>
  546.  
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  548.  
  549. <p><strong>WHAT MIGHT 85 LOOK LIKE?</strong></p>
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  553. <p>We are aging better and longer than ever.&nbsp; This week actress Jane Fonda is on the cover of People Magazine, Inc talking about her 85<sup>th</sup> birthday.&nbsp; At 85, People quotes Fonda as saying she is busier than ever and is “the happiest she has ever been,” starring in 4 films this year.&nbsp; Despite health problems and hip surgeries and bouts with cancer, the last one being quite recent, she has rallied.&nbsp; She practices the exercises she preaches, continues working at every opportunity, watches her nutrition and supports causes she believes in.</p>
  554.  
  555.  
  556.  
  557. <p>Yes, she’s Hollywood and has money.&nbsp; She can be polarizing, but she represents a whole new approach to aging that has nothing to do with a makeover,&nbsp; but with certain steps to think about for all of us:&nbsp; take care of yourself and you may live to a surprisingly ripe old age with the ability to contribute significantly to the world and be truly happy and purposeful.</p>
  558.  
  559.  
  560.  
  561. <p>Are you really ready for that personally, emotionally, and financially? From the women and men I talk to, they’re uncertain about what they want to accomplish the rest of their lives because they’ve never thought beyond the “retirement bubble.”&nbsp; Common response:&nbsp; “I’m want to retire and travel.”&nbsp; That’s great – you need a vacation from years of working!&nbsp; But then what’s the plan for the next 20-30 years? What’s that amazingly positive vision for 85?!&nbsp; Will you be prepared for it?</p>
  562.  
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  565. <p>Jane is just this week’s idea of aging.  I have found many, many more fascinating stories and  plan to share some with you.  We need to overhaul how we are spending the last 30 years of our lives.</p>
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  569. <p>Need some planning help?  Let’s have a conversation because I have some great opportunities for exactly this coming up!  I have spent the past 35 years helping professionals find their options for mid life; this is still mid life planning since we’re living so long – we just didn’t know it was going to last THIS long!!</p>
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  600. <link>https://firedup4success.com/2023/04/14/3-secrets-to-less-stress-and-more-success/</link>
  601. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Lyn]]></dc:creator>
  602. <pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 22:01:14 +0000</pubDate>
  603. <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
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  605.  
  606. <description><![CDATA[Have you ever noticed how we all have the same 24 hours to get things done and live our lives, but it just seems easier and less stressful for some people?&#160; This affects everyone, of course, but seems especially difficult for business owners.&#160; So, here are 3 simple things I have learned that have helped [&#8230;]]]></description>
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  616. <p>Have you ever noticed how we all have the same 24 hours to get things done and live our lives, but it just seems easier and less stressful for some people?&nbsp; This affects everyone, of course, but seems especially difficult for business owners.&nbsp; So, here are 3 simple things I have learned that have helped me ditch the stress and accomplish more.&nbsp;</p>
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  620. <p><strong>1)&nbsp; PRIORITIZE.&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>This does not mean just prioritizing work projects and what’s on your desk.&nbsp;&nbsp;Prioritize your<strong> </strong><strong>life!</strong><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp; Include time for the gym, family, Sunday dinner, church, vacation – whatever is important outside of work.&nbsp; Maybe you’re nervous about taking our eyes “off the ball” for fear you will lose money or clients and so days are completely scheduled for work with no joyful activities on our calendar – anywhere!&nbsp; We tell ourselves we “don’t have time.” <em>No, we don’t MAKE time</em>.</p>
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  624. <p>But here’s the kicker: if you have more balance, you will be more efficient at work, the work you do will be higher quality, you will be less exhausted, and your business will thrive. TAKE the time for the important things outside of work, and you will be surprised how positively it can affect your bottom line.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>
  625.  
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  627.  
  628. <p><strong>2)&nbsp; DELEGATE</strong>.&nbsp; Many think they can’t delegate because they can’t afford it, and it is often a control issue, but I have found that clients are confused about finding who they can delegate TO!&nbsp; Also, delegating does not necessarily mean adding a ton of staff.&nbsp; In fact, today we are fortunate to have the option of “virtual assistants.”&nbsp; Yes, but where do you get those?&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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  630.  
  631.  
  632. <p>Aren’t you lucky!&nbsp; For the past several years I have worked with a virtual assistant organization known as&nbsp;<a href="https://ox117.isrefer.com/go/services/MaryLynMiller/">Buying Time™</a>. &nbsp; They offer a broad band of assistants who are pros in social media, administration, writing, graphics, web design, technology and way more.&nbsp; Today I figured out what I need NOW; if I need something else, they can usually accommodate.&nbsp; Not only do I use them, but I recommend them to my clients – and now to YOU!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
  633.  
  634.  
  635.  
  636. <p>Think of everything you hate to do but MUST do – what if SOMEONE ELSE WOULD DO IT FASTER AND BETTER?&nbsp; How much more could you get done?&nbsp; A lot.&nbsp; <strong>The more you delegate, the money you make</strong>.&nbsp; This is the biggest, most important move my clients have made that changed their lives.&nbsp; Start making notes where someone else could do the tasks you do or where you could expand your services using other professionals and end the stress!&nbsp; I recommend setting up a consultation with <a href="https://ox117.isrefer.com/go/services/MaryLynMiller/">Buying Time</a> today just to see how they can help.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
  637.  
  638.  
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  640. <p><strong>3)   TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF.  </strong>Many professionals do not know what to do with themselves if they stop working like maniacs.  It is not unusual for many of us to lack the skills of ongoing physical fitness, personal growth, connection to family, contribution to the community, or commitment to mental, emotional and spiritual wellness.  These are the skills I personally believe are crucial to real success in life. Taking care of yourself is a critical personal responsibility.  Eating properly, getting sleep and exercise, feeling good and having fun is an absolute necessity if you want to make money.</p>
  641.  
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  643.  
  644. <p>Of course, there are more, but these three are pretty darned important. Got other thoughts? Be sure to let me know at <a href="mailto:mlm@firedupforsuccess.com">mlm@firedupforsuccess.com</a>.   Meanwhile, remember, you are not a victim of some mysterious time-robber.  Every minute of every day you make decisions as to what you are going to CHOOSE to do with your time, and for what you TAKE your time.</p>
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  656. <title>Retirement is a Terrible Word</title>
  657. <link>https://firedup4success.com/2023/03/21/retirement-is-a-terrible-word/</link>
  658. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Lyn]]></dc:creator>
  659. <pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:06:34 +0000</pubDate>
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  663. <description><![CDATA[I bet you’re a smart, capable, experienced, professional.&#160; You’ve been through so much and have gained valuable knowledge and wisdom. But you’re tired of the stress; you are at a point where you want more personal time and freedom. So, you may be thinking it might be time to retire. As a professional who has [&#8230;]]]></description>
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  672.  
  673. <p>I bet you’re a smart, capable, experienced, professional.&nbsp; You’ve been through so much and have gained valuable knowledge and wisdom.</p>
  674.  
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  676.  
  677. <p>But you’re tired of the stress; you are at a point where you want more personal time and freedom.</p>
  678.  
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  680.  
  681. <p>So, you may be thinking it might be time to retire.</p>
  682.  
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  685. <p>As a professional who has spent the past 35 years coaching clients through climbing corporate ladders, creating their own businesses, and am now talking with clients grappling with this time of life, I offer some thoughts that I am sure you may be surprised to hear.</p>
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  688.  
  689. <p><strong>Don’t Ever Retire!</strong></p>
  690.  
  691.  
  692.  
  693. <p>Why?&nbsp; Isn’t this what we aspire to do as part of the American dream?&nbsp; I am not saying “Don’t do something different.” &nbsp; I am not saying you shouldn’t leave your job with the most benefits possible or take more time for yourself.&nbsp; I am saying it’s time to reframe this last 30 years into a time of freedom, passion, financial stability, and active participation in SOMETHING you truly care about doing.&nbsp; It may be volunteer work, it may be politics, it may be community service.&nbsp; It can also be having small business that you love and/or a flexible work situation.&nbsp;</p>
  694.  
  695.  
  696.  
  697. <p><strong>The Word “Retire” Means “Dis-engage”</strong></p>
  698.  
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  701. <p>As I said, “Retirement” is a terrible word.&nbsp; What does “Retirement” mean literally?&nbsp; Synonyms are words like “exit, withdraw, disengage,” and even “disappear.”&nbsp; If you’ve been working a good portion of your life making many contributions along the way, you just might not be ready to “disappear”.&nbsp; The nightmare of aging. Also, if you’re a woman who, like many of my clients as well as myself, have worked hard for visibility, we do not want to spend the last 30 years of our lives, becoming more invisible.</p>
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  705. <p>Moreover, isn’t it just too soon to waste all your knowledge? &nbsp; Don’t you still have ideas and dreams that have not yet come to pass and are lying in wait for you to express?</p>
  706.  
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  708.  
  709. <p><strong>And, Then, There’s the Money</strong></p>
  710.  
  711.  
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  713. <p>The truth is we are healthier, living longer, and will have to keep supporting ourselves for way longer than we expected.&nbsp; We also need to stay stimulated but, then we have more to offer.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
  714.  
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  717. <p>I’ve been thinking about this for quite a while – and I am NOT retiring – and last summer I wrote a very short e-book is entitled:</p>
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  740. <p class="has-text-align-center"><strong><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://firedup4success.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/The_Womens__Retirement_Revolution_2-1-Final-3-20-23-V2.pdf" data-type="URL" data-id="http://firedup4success.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/The_Womens__Retirement_Revolution_2-1-Final-3-20-23-V2.pdf" target="_blank">“The Women’s Retirement Revolution: 7 Secrets for High Performing Women to Live Passionately, Purposely and Free- for Life”</a></strong></p>
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  744. <div class="wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-layout-5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex">
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  754. <p> </p>
  755.  
  756.  
  757.  
  758. <p>This is focused on women, but the retirement issue affects men as well today, but somewhat differently.  That’s another subject.  Love your feedback or personal perspective.  Send to my e-mail: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:mlm@firedupforsuccess.com" target="_blank">mlm@firedupforsuccess.com</a></p>
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  766. <title>How Long Will You Live – Your Personal Life Expectancy</title>
  767. <link>https://firedup4success.com/2023/02/27/how-long-will-you-live-your-personal-life-expectancy/</link>
  768. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Lyn]]></dc:creator>
  769. <pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 23:59:50 +0000</pubDate>
  770. <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
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  773. <description><![CDATA[Check your life expectancy calculator here* *This is a respected calculator used by life insurance agencies, I cannot guarantee the accuracy Hey, did you spot any wrinkle or lines in the mirror this morning? OMG, call the media! You’re aging!!&#160; Oh, yes, every hour of every day.&#160; (That’s actually the good news when you think [&#8230;]]]></description>
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  779. <h1 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading"><strong><a href="https://www.blueprintincome.com/tools/life-expectancy-calculator-how-long-will-i-live/" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.blueprintincome.com/tools/life-expectancy-calculator-how-long-will-i-live/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Check your life expectancy calculator here*</a></strong></h1>
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  781.  
  782.  
  783. <p><strong>*This is a respected calculator used by life insurance agencies, I cannot guarantee the accuracy</strong></p>
  784.  
  785.  
  786.  
  787. <p>Hey, did you spot any wrinkle or lines in the mirror this morning? OMG, call the media! You’re aging!!&nbsp; Oh, yes, every hour of every day.&nbsp; (That’s actually the good news when you think about the alternative.)In fact, according to the <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2016/04/21/worlds-centenarian-population-projected-to-grow-eightfold-by-2050/" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2016/04/21/worlds-centenarian-population-projected-to-grow-eightfold-by-2050/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pew Research Center</a></span>, the population of those reaching 100+ years old is increasing dramatically:&nbsp; From 95,000&nbsp; world-wide in 1990 to 451,000 in 2015 with a projection of over 3,676,000 by 2050.</p>
  788.  
  789.  
  790.  
  791. <p>Accessible health care, lifestyle education and drugs are the huge contributors.</p>
  792.  
  793.  
  794.  
  795. <p>Unfortunately, the accepted approach to planning lives and careers (designed to end at age 62) is less and less effective.&nbsp; It’s both financially and emotionally unsustainable –&nbsp; even if you have unending savings (who does?) and superior health!&nbsp; (Which a lot of us do!)&nbsp; In fact, most of us can’t go 20-30 years JUST playing golf; as humans we have to have more purpose and meaning.&nbsp; There’s so much that you can do that will really juice up your future and make it worthwhile.</p>
  796.  
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  798.  
  799. <p>So, how long will YOU live?&nbsp; No one really knows but <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.blueprintincome.com/tools/life-expectancy-calculator-how-long-will-i-live/" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.blueprintincome.com/tools/life-expectancy-calculator-how-long-will-i-live/" target="_blank">here’s a life expectancy calculator you might enjoy</a></span>*&nbsp;(FYI I did it and it calculated I’ll live until 92.)&nbsp; What about you?&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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  803. <p>As I help clients identify what their “What’s Next,” we explore an entirely different approach to living long, healthy, purpose filled and financially viable lives that’s more realistic than what we’ve been taught.</p>
  804.  
  805.  
  806.  
  807. <p>If you want to chat about what that might mean for YOU, I created a few no cost spots on my calendar.&nbsp; Grab one here while they’re still available.&nbsp;</p>
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  825. <title>5 Minutes for a Better 2023</title>
  826. <link>https://firedup4success.com/2022/12/14/5-minutes-for-a-better-2023/</link>
  827. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Lyn]]></dc:creator>
  828. <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 18:56:25 +0000</pubDate>
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  832. <description><![CDATA[As we head into a spanking clean new year which we fill with new visions and goals, it’s easy to lose sight of what just happened the past 12 months. I always suggest making a list of all kinds of accomplishments at the end of each year, but you might agree that it’s harder than [&#8230;]]]></description>
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  837.  
  838. <p>As we head into a spanking clean new year which we fill with new visions and goals, it’s easy to lose sight of what just happened the past 12 months.</p>
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  840.  
  841.  
  842. <p>I always suggest making a list of all kinds of accomplishments at the end of each year, but you might agree that it’s harder than it sounds. We may think it’s going to take too much time (you don’t have) and it sounds hard, so while “intend” to do it, only a very small percentage of people do.</p>
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  847.  
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  849. <p>But, if you don’t feel good about this year, new ideas aren’t going to fix it the next year.&nbsp; No matter what happened, you are not coming to the New Year as an empty cup that needs filling.&nbsp; You’ve learned new things, faced different challenges, and grown a lot – and these experiences are the bedrock your coming year.&nbsp; You can feel good.</p>
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  853. <p>“Come Blow Your Horn” is the Fired-Up version, of a 5 Minute Review and I bet it might trigger a few accomplishments that you would have never come up with on your own.</p>
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  857. <p>And you can do most of it while waiting in line for your Starbucks!</p>
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