Why to Live Like a Rock Star

Why to Live Like a Rock Star

“Life is to Short so Love the one you GOT.” –Sublime

Living like a Rock Star to me, means making your life one of fun, inspiration and personal freedom.

What is personal freedom?

My life now….

I live in paradise.

I wake up when I want, without an alarm.

I start my day with exercise, reading spiritual books and listening to fun dance music.

My days are spent reading, writing, contemplating life.

I get a wonderful beachside massage about every week.

I have the ability to live anywhere and travel freely.

I meet up with international friends to eat wonderful food, play cards or games, go dancing and drink a couple of beers.

I have fantastic friends that come and visit me to enjoy this little slice of paradise in a far off land.

When I need some adventure, I can easily travel to a big city and enjoy art, events and dancing.

I am relaxed, calm and eternally grateful for every moment in my entire life.

I am not worried about my future; I know it can only go UP from here.

I am content.

I am happy.

And What About Work?

I ‘work’ by helping amazing people become their true selves and actualize their goals.

I love to write and inspire people and get to do that several days a week.

I spend time online connecting with other inspirational digital nomads, location independent workers and people that are living unconventional lives.

I help my clients produce information that they can share with the world to make it a better place.

I assist in charity events and participate in giving to less fortunate children in the area.

I am a guest speaker for business interviews and classes to show others how to lead an untraditional life.

How Did All This Happen & How Can You Harness Your Dream?

Step 1:  Realize that YOUR DREAM IS POSSIBLE

I am an eternal optimist.  It has been said, “What you believe, you can achieve.”  This is more powerful than ANY OTHER THOUGHT you have ever had.  But sometimes it takes crisis for us to change.

In September of 2008 the housing market crashed in Sacramento where I was living.  Part of my business dropped off and then in October when the business market hit a major downturn, I knew things were heading south.  I lost about 70% of my business almost overnight.  I was renting a room and office from two wonderful friends and after a long-term relationship break up and a ‘failing business’ I was feeling lost, confused and scared.  I knew I needed to do an overhaul of my life and refocus my priorities.  In my past relationship, we had made plans to retire in Thailand.  This was a ten year out goal and I had no real reason to believe that I could make it happen (by myself) and at that time.  With pending payments I knew I wouldn’t be able to meet, something needed to happen.

I spent a good deal of time praying and trying to sort out my options.

What came to me through a series of dreams, synchronistic meetings and divine intervention.  I knew I needed to go to Thailand.  But how was I going to do this?  Was this just a fanciful trip to avoid responsibility?  Could I actually work from somewhere as remote as Thailand?  The answer came to me in a book that I consult daily.  It is the I Ching, or Book of Answers.  There are 64 different possible answers in this book and this is what I opened to at my moment of crisis, it said, “Retreat.  The situation here is unfavorable.  Take your assets and go now.”

I knew at that moment, without a doubt that I was to go.  I had distant dreams of setting my business up to Go Global, but I had no idea that it would be NOW.

In that instant I realized my dream was possible, everything in my life lined up in perfect order to fulfill this vision.

Sometimes the Crisis is just a wake up call for us to understand that it is time to make a change and expand our vision of who we really are.  By expanding that vision, we can realize that these distant dreams Can Become a New Reality.  My challenge to you is to encourage you to determine what you really want.  You may have some distant goal that seems unreachable, but you can determine RIGHT NOW that it IS POSSIBLE.

What is your distant dream?  Where have you always fantasized about living?  What have you always wanted to do at some point in your life?

Step 2: Begin to TAKE ACTION as if Your Dream Was Going To Happen

We tend to hesitate until we have a full plan.  But, the reality is that once we begin to move forward by taking action, the plan reveals itself.  Just Thinking About It will get you nowhere.  You need to actually move towards your dream as if it was going to happen.  Moving forward helps you to create momentum which in turn, opens doors and opportunities.  Here are some steps to get you on your way to your Rock Star Lifestyle:

1. Start Talking About It:  Mine your resources.  Talk about what you want to do and ask others around you to help you with contacts, ideas and support.

2. Begin Researching Your Idea:  This is FREE.  You can begin by looking online, following up with other people that are doing what you want to do and focusing on your goal.

3. Trust Your Intuition:  You will naturally be drawn to other people and opportunities.  Trust your feelings about the people you meet and spend more time with people supportive of your mission.

4. Help Others That Are Helping You:  You may not have the financial resources to obtain what you want just yet; but you DO have skills that you can share with others.  Consider helping others as a way to show your support, dedication and appreciation for those that are assisting you.

5. Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough:  Don’t stop moving towards your goal until you have achieved it.  This takes Patience, Endurance and Unflagging Faith in yourself and your dream.

6. Make Your Mission Something That Changes the World:  Yes, it is nice to have an amazing personal dream, but having an incredible Personal Mission is even better.  When we help others, our goals are assisted by the Universe and our lifetime can be something of substance and gratification.

Final Thoughts:

My life has changed more in the past six months than it ever has.  Change can feel dramatic, frightening, exciting and fun.  Make the move from Paralysis to Paradise.  You can take the reigns in this crazy ride, or you can be miserably drug along.  The choice is up to you.  The challenge exists in taking Real Action, not in just pondering.  Is it scary?  Yes.  Is life unpredictable?  Absolutely.  But here is the thing.  This is YOUR LIFE.  You might as well make it Remarkable.  Make it Wild.  Accept the Unpredictable Experience.  Embrace the Crazy.  Join the Rock Star Revolution.

If your life wasn’t Crazy, you’d be Bored Stiff!