26 Mar Meet Your Family: Here’s Why Your Crazy Ideas Will Always Have a Home
“A company is not like a family. It is a family.” – Simon Sinek
Last week while at the TED Active conference, I heard Simon Sinek speak these words during his talk on leadership. The talk hasn’t been published yet, but it did kick off the inspiration for today’s post.
After you’ve read it, will you take a second to chime in with something fun about yourself in the comments? I want to see what makes this family what it is. More on that below…
I often refer to our community here as a family.
And that’s exactly how I see what you and I have built together at Live Your Legend.
Every time I write an article or email, I write it to one single person – to you.
Even though it gets sent out to over 60,000 people around the world, the whole point is to help you find and do work that excites you and surround yourself with the people who make it possible. That is the commitment you made to yourself and the world when you decided to join us, and it’s a constant honor to share that responsibility with you.
Over the past months and years, thanks to each of you, that one frustrated employee that I first helped over lunch years ago has turned into our own revolution of sorts. And another 100-300 of you join us every day. It’s still hard for me to believe.
So today I wanted to let you all know who makes up this family of ours. It’s my way of reminding you how much you are not alone in our pursuit of what matters and how I intend to serve you over the decades to come. (Yes, this is a 30+ year project for me – I hope it is for you, too.)
It’s also a nice chance for me to see where you all are in your journey and to be sure our future tools address what you need most. We have lots planned this year, and we always take your lead on what to build. That way, we’re much more likely to get it right than if I were to just guess at it, as many businesses seem to (unsuccessfully) do…
The information below comes from the over 5,000 new member surveys we’ve gotten in the past months as well as general data on our overall community.
Who & Where You Are – The State of the Live Your Legend Family
About 100,000 of you explore Live Your Legend on a monthly basis. And you all come from just about every place on the planet. 225 countries and territories around the world, in fact. That means we have every country in the world covered!
The bigger concentrations of Living Legends outside of the U.S. come from the United Kingdom (9,724), Canada (8,427), Australia (5,306), and India (4,110), but a lot more are close behind. Who would have thought that 623 of you are from Poland?!? So cool. Here are a few more…
And some of your home locations I’d never heard of and have since added to our Round-The-World Trip list for next year, such as Lesotho (4), Bhutan (3), Swaziland (2) and Gabon (1). Bhutan has actually been on my list for a long time. I once took a geography class in college, but it doesn’t hold a candle anywhere near what you all are teaching me! I’ve always preferred practical learning…
For those of you on the smaller list, I welcome you to invite some of your friends and neighbors to the revolution. That’s where it starts!
Some of you even share a different first language – German (1,191), Spanish (903), French (704) and Portuguese (653).
57% of you are female, 43% male, and while we cover ages 14 to 70+ years, the majority of you are between 19-45. And I’d like to think that the parents in our community are helping us serve those under 19, because the most important steps for living your legend start long before we realize we’re even taking them. That’s why we do so much with kids via our partner charity impossible2Possible and speaking and working with various schools. The TEDx organizers from my high school district recently asked me to speak to their kids, and I cannot wait!
And here’s the best part…
We touch every corner of the world, yet all come from the same place.
And that’s where it starts to get interesting.
How many times have you changed jobs in your life?
- 25% of you have changed 3 or 4 times.
- 20% have gone on the hunt 5-7 times.
- And 5% have tried 10-21 different jobs!
It’s a nice reminder that if you haven’t found the work that makes you come alive yet, keep looking.
What’s your current and ideal career situation?
- 51% of you have a full time job, 13% are part time and 15% are self-employed.
- 52% of you want to run your own company and only 11% want to work for someone else. The rest of you are still sorting it out.
- And 77% of you are planning a job change in the next year or two.
Sounds like you came to the right place. 😉
And here’s some really good news – before joining LYL, 80% of you tried career books, 31% tried online courses and 26% tried seminars. This shows me you’re willing to fight for the change you want to make, which brings a huge smile to my face.
Now for the big one…
What areas of your life do you most need help with?
- 62% – How do I find work that makes me happy?
- 44% – How do I make the transition from work I hate to work I love?
- 53% – How do I make extra money on the side?
- 51% – How do I deal with finances when quitting my job and starting something new?
- 47% – I have no support. How do I surround myself with people who will help me succeed?
- 57% – How do I use the Internet, blogs and technology to build a business around my passions?
- 42% – How do I grow my website or blog?
- 64% – How do I become an expert who people are willing to pay for my help?
- 80% – I’d like to attend in-person LYL events.
(We allowed members to check multiple boxes, which is why the results add up to way over 100%.)
And while questions like these are beyond helpful, what really moves the needle are the open-ended responses from all of you. Here are a few that come up all the time…
Any of those sound familiar? I know I’ve been there (and still am at times). Like I said, you’re not alone. We’re family.
And this is the coolest part of all! I don’t have to wonder what it is you need the most help with. There’s a reason why Connect With Anyone and Live Off Your Passion are our two primary immersion courses. They cover the things you told us you needed most help with. That’s not a coincidence.
And as we look to offer more articles, online workshops and a possible monthly membership later this year, you can bet that you’ll be the one leading that charge – whether you know it or not. That’s just how we roll. You help this community more than you could ever realize.
But my favorite part is that you all are Dreamers.
And that is the first step to any new reality. You believe in possibility and know that you’re meant to have a more meaningful impact. That’s what gives me the most hope of all for this community. How do I know? First of all, because we receive hundreds of emails a week demonstrating just that.
And, of course, because I asked you. 😉 Here’s a taste of how you responded…
If you knew you could make money doing anything you wanted, what would you do?
We all have an idea of what could be – for some of us it’s crystal clear, and for others it’s still developing. Either way, the spark has been lit.
That’s the beauty of it.
We believe in the same things.
And that’s what makes us a family.
We share the same values, frustrations, ideas and beliefs about the impact we can have. We deeply align with The 15 Rules of OUR Revolution.
I think one of our 46-60 year-old members, who’s changed jobs over 15 times, said it best…
We come from all over the world. But we’re all the same.
We might feel like the only one in our city or town, but we are not alone.
We struggle and fight for the same things.
Together we fight the good fight.
Living your legend might mean something different to you out in Andora than it does to me in San Francisco or someone else out in Kenya. But we’re all here for the same reason.
To make a difference.
Here’s to family – and never being alone with our ‘crazy’ ideas again.
There’s lots to come around here. Thanks for making us who we are.
Much love to every corner of the world – wherever you might be joining in on the adventure,
-Scott
For the comments: Where in the world are you? How do you relate to other members? What’s your spark? Tell us one thing about yourself. We’d love to know how your story makes our family what it is! Tell us in the comments here.
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Photo Credit: The Marin Headlands with a part of my running family training for last year’s humbling 50-mile race. I wish I would have done a few more of those training runs though! More adventure on my Instagram.
Meet Your Family: Here’s Why Your Crazy Ideas Will Always Have a Home - Introverts Power
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Pilar
Posted at 11:01h, 26 MarchThis is really nice. I hope you can see my blog sometime: http://cambiaalmundoo.blogspot.mx
Thanks (:
Mike Goncalves
Posted at 11:39h, 26 MarchAwesome write-up Scott, thanks! It’s incredible to see what you’ve created and those you’ve inspired (including myself) in literally every corner of the world. I’m from the states (Boston) although regardless of where I’m from or anyone else is from for that matter, the fact that everyone in this community is crazy enough to think they can change the world (which we will) is what attracts me to this community as I’m sure others as well.
I believe we ALL have the ability to create the life and happiness we want for ourselves, we just have to give ourselves a chance at it and not wait or rely on others for a chance. This is my belief and yes I know, it’s a crazy thought and I’m crazy for thinking it, and that is why I am here, where my crazy has a home. Cheers!
Scott
Posted at 12:42h, 26 MarchAnd that’s the beauty of it Mike. It is that exact belief that makes this revolution what it is. Thank you for being here!
Jat
Posted at 13:02h, 26 MarchHi I didn’t see England mentioned. Anyone in England?
J
Binyomin
Posted at 13:44h, 26 MarchLook carefully, he mentions United Kingdom at the beginning….You were so excited, you read it tooooo fast 🙂
Jat
Posted at 14:02h, 26 MarchOoops yep seen it 😉
If anyone is the Birmingham area and wanting to connect let me know
Lori
Posted at 13:19h, 26 MarchI’m new to the family but I am thankful for the information and the inspiration. I see myself in the open ended responses and It’s awesome to know that other people have the same fears and struggles and that together we can move past them and live our legend.
Laure Merlin
Posted at 13:30h, 26 MarchAwesome Scott, and @Mike, yes!!! I too believe we can all connect to ourselves and really go for a work and a life that makes us feel fully happy and at our best, in growth, gratitude and contribution. We should actually! As if there was a imbalance in the universe as long as we are not…
I’m French, currently in France but I’ve been living a little in the US and Ethiopia.
I found LYL after finding my direction, and Scott, Liz and many many of the community have been tremendously supportive on this exciting bumpy road to achieving my purpose: making positive parenting the new norm of relationship between adults and kids all over the world (using mobile and cartoons).
Ditching power struggles first in education, so they actually disappear in all of society 🙂
Love you all ! please be on your very own purpose so the work of our lives together plays the music of the universe.
Pato
Posted at 13:35h, 26 MarchHi Scott & everyone in the wonderful family! I loved to read our stats and was particularly surprised with the 932 Brazilians and the 57% female presence!
I am from Argentina (but my Dad’s Brazilian). I have switched jobs several times and am still trying to figure out what my true passion is. Scott and his blog have been a huge help with that, I’m working on listening to my true self, surrounding myself with the right people and believing in myself. Just a couple of months ago I got a tattoo on my arm that reads “Make the impossible the new normal” to help me stay focused and inspired.
It is so good to feel everyone’s support here. We are making a difference.
Love,
Pato
Scott
Posted at 21:49h, 18 AprilThat tattoo looked incredible Pato. Very cool seeing that come through Instagram!
Binyomin
Posted at 13:42h, 26 MarchI live in Ramat Beit Shemesh, Israel and still haven’t decided what I want to do.
I am currently go through an experimental period studying graphic art, web development, computer programming, and video editing. I hope that I will get to enjoy and become good at one of them! Anyone else out there in RBS ?
Erin Waterman
Posted at 13:46h, 26 MarchLove this warm and fuzzy post Scott. Truly remarkable what you have created!
My long-term goal is to develop a concrete financial plan and/or learn what it takes to run a nonprofit and submit my caregiver support model to a Livestrong.org contest for springboard to impact lives of cancer caregivers.
I struggle with feeling I cannot financially afford to participate in networking I would like in order to expand a “design” phase of my business vision and get help to make it a reality, but I have gained tremendously by being part of the LYL Creators Guild blogging group you started last year! Since joining the group October 2013, I have been encouraged to publish my own first book of poems, now available on Amazon and have started an open Facebook group to gather community around the idea of care for caregivers and nature connection: https://www.facebook.com/healingoutdoors. I am writing a book I hope to self-publish soon to support caregivers, and I have benefited from connections with a few in my “tribe” I never would have met otherwise. Sprouting off from the LYL Creators Facebook group so far are 2 subgroups around my loves – a “Poets Among Us” group I started open to anyone interested in writing or encouraging poetry, and a “Loving Business Support” group to encourage several of us who are attempting to grow businesses centered around caring and compassion rather than profit and marketing. I need to mention a big gratitude for encountering the work of Alex Mill, whose profound 30-day Self-Mentoring course I am wrapping up this week and I believe will benefit many, many more people! The value he has created exceeds many “fancier, big name” online workshops I have attended in the past, yet he is giving it away generously as part of a gifting economy. (If a cash cow should arrive on my doorstep, I know where it is headed). Now that I review all that has happened for me by participating in the LYL Creators Guild in only 6 months without spending many dimes, I have to ask – who says you need money to sing your heart’s calling in the world? : )
Scott
Posted at 21:51h, 18 AprilAmen to that Erin – and congrats on the book!! Now that’s what I call progress. So fun to hear!
Stephanie M
Posted at 13:54h, 26 MarchI relate to the group through all the self improvement stuff. Would like to find my calling in the self employed world. I reside in Texas and work multiple jobs for not enough money to even pay bills.
Kevin
Posted at 15:01h, 26 MarchI am from Massachusetts, and I am here for inspiration and motivation. Being a part of this community is keeping my dreams in front of me. I don’t forget to do anything, and I don’t let myself put things off because reading these blogs and posts keeps me on track.
Laura
Posted at 15:47h, 26 MarchHey everyone!
This is really a lovely post =).
I’m Italian and I’m 20.
I want to be a scientist and I joined the community in order to understand which kind of scientist I should become first – a neuroscientist or an astrophysicist.
I’m also really passionate about equality and destroying double standards.
I’m a feminist. And now that I’m thinking of it, you are exactly the kind of person who could do a great job fighting discrimination.
You have the grit and the talent to do that. You’re not “the bystander”.
LYL seems to me like the exact opposite of the bystander effect.
I’ve read your stories. You have found the courage to face judgment, pity and shame directly directed on yourself; you’re obviously not the kind of person who would ignore a crazy bigot harassing a girl on the street.
You’re too brave for that. By the way it does not surprise me that there are more females than males in this community, we are less encouraged by society to pursue our dreams.
I’ve learnt from you that it doesn’t matter how crazy my dreams sound to others as long as I believe in their importance. And I thank you for that.
When I talk about Astrophysics, they say I’m crazy, I’ll never find a job, I’ll die poor and I’m not smart enough to understand math: I’d rather be a doctor. When I talk about feminisms, they say it’s illogic, there’s no need to fight for women’s respect, they’re already equal to men, I shouldn’t be too ambitious, I shouldn’t speak too much about it or they will get bored, they will harass me, they’ll say I’m obsessed and I hate men and I’m crazy or even a slut.
But I’m used to be called crazy. I don’t give a damn. I want in fact to be called crazy if being normal means to be as idiot and bigot as those people are.
They would like me to be a doctor who’s not interested in research (which is my main goal – scientific research) who misunderstands feminisms and does not enjoy life – you know, just like them. But they didn’t consider I would choose to be like you instead.
The main theme is, you can have fun but not too much or who knows what people could think. Some of them are my age and they’re already dead.
They’ve never started living. They’re not interested in making a difference and really discovering the world and changing it, they don’t want to make an impact, they just want to stay small, unobserved, not judged by others and the only thing they really succeed in is unproductive criticism towards others.
They are not able to think huge, to dream; I’m not talking about not being realistic, I am realistic and I love to apply the scientific method to every situation I face, but I have dreams!
You’re passionate about so many different things and you’re so deeply alive while they limit to exist and try to inhibit other’s dreams – they could have interests but they don’t have any passion (and I’ve learnt the difference from you).
But they can repeat their toxic thoughts to themselves because luckily, my few friends and you exist. And I’m not the average of the 5 people I spend the most time with, I’m the average of all of the people I’ve chosen to put in my corner. And I’m glad you’re all included, because you’re awesome.
You’re totally restoring my faith in humanity and demonstrating me that it is in fact possible to achieve one’s dreams.
Thank you all for being living legends.
Laura
Yazminh
Posted at 15:47h, 26 MarchScott,
Of all the dream movers and shakers, you are the most heartfelt one, and that’s why I love you and all you do.
Thanks for all you do to make the world and individual brighter and stronger, holistically.
~Yazminh
Carolyn Mescher
Posted at 15:50h, 26 MarchFirst of all, I’d like to know who wants to design music merch! I’m an independent country artist and I’d love to hear/see your ideas!
Well that describes my passion, music! I want to make a great living as a country artist enough to afford my ranch and international travel. The biggest obstacle for me is fear and it’s a daily struggle but my dreams are more important than my fear, so I just get over it! My voice coach gave me a post-it note one day that said, “Fear is a chihuahua that sound sounds like a doberman.”-Holley Gerth. It’s still on my desk, so I see it everyday!
Trudy
Posted at 15:57h, 26 MarchHi family! I am new here and could not be more excited and inspired. I am a 45 year old female who, for quite a time, has had this deep feeling that I am meant to do great things that maybe won’t change the whole world but will be positively impactful for some…and they will pay it forward! So, at 45 I have the confidence in myself to pursue my why, then my how and what.
I’m often looked at as an odd duck…I’ve had a great run in the corporate world and have been blessed with wonderful opportunities and people that have believed deeply in me. Most think I am crazy to walk away from it all, especially without a firm “what” I am going to. It’s good to have a new family that understands me 🙂
Believe in yourself! Looking forward to learning from you all.
Lik
Posted at 16:19h, 26 MarchHello, Family! 🙂
Born in Russia, I’m living in Germany. Educated in Software Engineering, I am currently building my creative career with music, photography and writing.
For all the music people out there who want to work on creating, recording, producing, publishing, performing and touring (my current direction: instrumental rock/electronic) – please contact me, I need you! 🙂
For all the people who worked or is working in the railroad industry and would be glad to share the knowledge and experience – please contact me, I am curious to learn more and probably get to the inside, as a photographer or as a software engineer (or maybe both) 😉
Click on my name in the comment to get to my site, or find me on FB (Lik Fenix).
Let’s ROCK this world! 😀
Emily
Posted at 18:28h, 26 MarchTo Scott & everyone here.
I have so much excitement to know there are actually other crazy nuts out there simply even THINKING about living a life that excites them. Like I do. Of empowering others (much the same to you Scott) and creating a online community and also face to face networks that spread through our communities. I’m 27 and after almost 2 years now of getting back to myself and starting to see the pathway ahead of me – for the first time in my life actually – I am TODAY going to 100% going to walk it. I don’t know where it’s taking me, and I was standing on the path of a while but unsure about taking the first step. This email from you is very, very coincidently timely. I was out for my barefoot run this morning and came back with all the ideas, the power and actually the full confidence – just to embrace my un-confidence! – to take the first step. I want to empower the women of the world, and also men – to embrace ultimately their feminine (this is going to change the world!) and get people back to their true selves through health, fitness, adventure, living (thriving not surviving!) and getting back the PASSION to live. I know how hard it is to think about a future (like I did living with depression and anxiety for most of my life) until I focused 100% on ME. I want to empower others to do the same. And know that it isn’t a selfish thing. To empower women through supporting them to step outside and up onto of the box, to live actively – but not in your typical ‘active’ sense. To empower them through doing new crazy things (that I LOVE – doing anything new and ridiculously scary, like cycling solo through 7 countries on my own on a wim last year!) and being there right by their side supporting them, knowing that it’s possible. I’m only a few steps ahead of a few people but I know my passion and energy can motivate people to see that they have this same exact potential in themselves.
Thank you Scott. Thank you everyone. Life is exciting. Always has been. It’s nice to see it. Embrace it. Use it for myself. So I can ultimately use it for others.
x Emily, north-east Australia
Laura
Posted at 18:52h, 28 MarchI love this comment
Scott
Posted at 21:58h, 18 AprilSo do I. Emily there is no question at all that you belong RIGHT HERE with us! Welcome 🙂
Patricia
Posted at 18:36h, 26 MarchHello. I am in the U.S.A. I relate to others in Live Your Legend on a variety things. Mainly, how do I make money on the side in order to help pay for my entrepreneurship dream. I truly appreciate all of the free material you have provided on how to get started and how to use the internet, technology and blogs to build my business. I’m very new to this, one month, and very much dedicated to seeing it come to life. But the hurdles that come along with entrepreneurship are quite high and require many practice attempts before you can get over. At least that’s my experience. Again, I appreciate you and all you have done to help coach through the practice rounds of the run in order to make it over the hurdles. Thank you. Sincerely, Patricia (Strands Of Us)
Jackie
Posted at 06:46h, 27 MarchHey Patricia! Have you checked out John Lee Dumas at http://www.entrepreneuronfire.com
I think that will help you a lot find answers and inspiration about all the challenges and benefits to being an entrepreneur!
Jackie:~)
Justin
Posted at 19:37h, 26 Marchthis is awesome the reach this family is amazing and even though i’ve only joined recently but i’ve already gained amazing things from you
Carol
Posted at 19:55h, 26 MarchAustralia! I WISH I knew all 5,000 of us!
Something that I’m stewing with is creating a community or… SOMETHING… for adult survivors of childhood bullying. It’s going to be a revolution! And I kind of feel like it could be a dorky, nerdy youtube/tumblr thing or something because that’s where these people are on the internet, that’s where we feel safe & comfortable and that’s where we’re accepted.
But I also, just for myself want to pursue a career in the film industry as a personal promise to myself. I made it as a teenager and now at 23 I’m about to try dabbling a bit because I knew if I don’t make an effort I’ll regret it forever.
As for my biggest challenge at the moment, I feel it’s taking up casual, part-time work elsewhere in order to fund these ambitions. Often, if not all the time, I feel like I’m taking two steps back as conventional employers want you to dedicate everything to them in your ‘service.’ This really destroys me mentally!
Jackie
Posted at 06:44h, 27 MarchHey Carol,
I just want to say that one of the best ways for me to teach my students about bullying was those McGruff anti bully videos on YouTube, the kids loved them, they discussed them in the classroom after they watched them and they would learn new things each time they watched the same video. It would be great to have more quality bully videos online for any age group I think.
Great idea.
Jackie:~)
Linzi
Posted at 22:44h, 26 MarchThanks Scott, Hi everyone…
My name’s Linzi. I’m from Sydney, Australia. Working on my third career change and third business. First it was media, then it was fashion, now it’s wellness/personal development. I’m finding it quite a challenge to get this one off the ground. Recently I joined a business development program called Key Person of Influence (KPI) which is also about finding your passion and working with it. It was actually my research for KPI that led me to the LYL website. It’s fantastic – great inspiration. I don’t know where i got this saying from, but it’s one of my favourites: “the true measure of success is to live your life in your own way”
Cheers, Linzi
Lilit
Posted at 22:51h, 26 MarchThis was great. I don’t have a lot of support from my family which results in a lot of self doubt but this gives me hope that I don’t have to give up on my dreams and there’s others out there who understand me 🙂
Dennis
Posted at 23:44h, 26 MarchThanks Scott for some great insights. This is a great conversation. I work with young people in southern Africa (mostly South Africa and Swaziland), many of whom are orphaned and vulnerable and I try to help them take their next steps after school and find their direction. I appreciate being part of such a community as it not only inspires me for my journey but gives me insights to help the young people I work with. I am exploring new ways for young people to find their own journey.
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Posted at 00:46h, 27 MarchI’ll immediately take hold of your rss feed as I can not find your email subscription
hyperlink or e-newsletter service. Do you have any? Please let me realize so that I may just subscribe.
Thanks.
Kevin
Posted at 01:11h, 27 MarchI’m in beautiful southern-california, and another member looking to re-align my goals with what truly drives and inspires me, my dreams, not the usual safety net of financial security that most of us originally thought were our goals, but turned out to just be a safe haven from our fears. My spark is self realization and personal growth, to understand the things that drive me, and the things that hold me back and why. I want to learn to stop letting fear drive my decisions and direction. I want to understand my fears, try to remove them, and find a life that I love, full of purpose and interest that drives and inspires me. At the same time I want to accept the things about myself I am unable to change, who I am, and find the advantages of my actual self to pursue things that I am good at and enjoy doing. I don’t want to look back regretting living my life for others, or the life I thought others felt was right, but instead embrace my desires even if they don’t align, no matter what others think.
Evelina
Posted at 02:21h, 27 MarchJust got into work here, and opened up my email to find this post – what a great start to the morning!
A Lithuanian here, living in the UK, and as a lot of people here, stuck in a job I don’t find fulfilling. I’m still trying to figure out how to turn my passion into work I love, but I’m sure it’s just a question of time!
I really liked the idea by one of the members that all of our little lights combined can light up the world. I think that’s how we all relate to each other in this community – all of our aim is to make the world a better place while being happy with our lives and the work we do.
It’s amazing knowing that so many people in the world are out there doing that already. Live Your Legend and all the living legends are such an inspiration – thanks Scott!
Jackie
Posted at 06:41h, 27 MarchHi Evelina! What a pretty name! I agree the part about the Christmas tree lights touched me too!
Wondering what your passion is?
Jackie:~)
Evelina
Posted at 03:09h, 28 MarchHi Jackie, and thank you! You’ve got a pretty name too!
My passion, to put it simply, is helping others! I’ve recently started a blog that I hope could inspire at least some people to live happier lives, and I’m also looking at doing some volunteering on the side helping homeless people. I’m sure that one day helping others in one way or another will be my daily job – I guess I just need a plan!
What is your passion Jackie? 🙂
Evelina
Jackie
Posted at 05:38h, 28 MarchHi Evelina,
Where do I find your blog?
My passion is …well that’s a broad topic… but right now I am focusing on my art and you can see that at http://www.jackiebeyer.com but I also just started a couple of other blogs that can be seen at http://www.awesomemontana.com one is about running, and the other is just about me in general…
I love your ideas about helping people live fulfilling lives and your idea of helping the homeless.
Jackie:~)
Joanne
Posted at 02:22h, 27 MarchI am from the UK (Birmingham) and now living in Almaty, Kazakhstan (with stays inbetween in London, Madrid and Barcelona).
I sometimes feel like I am on a roller coaster of confidence then self doubt, so am part of this group because I want to be surrounded by people who believe an online business is possible.
I write, draw and speak about being a foreigner and about improving your speaking skills (especially in a second language), and did a TEDx talk in Almaty recently which was great. At the moment most of my work is offline, but I am signed up to Scott’s CWA (connect with anyone) course to help me get the support and the connections to get online up to speed.
Thrilled to be a part of the family. Call on me if you need my help.
Jackie
Posted at 06:40h, 27 MarchHi Joanne! I drew a picture of a roller coaster not long ago! I know EXACTLY how you feel. Congratulations on the Tedtalk. You should put the link up so we can see it.
Jackie:~)
Marie-Pierre
Posted at 03:59h, 27 MarchHi, I just discovered this blog 2 days ago. Sounds great with many ressources to explore.
I’m living in France (20 km from Paris). I would like to developp a dog training and behavioral advice business as soon as I will have the money to attend a course as pet educator.
Zuzana
Posted at 05:04h, 27 MarchLove this post! Thank you!
I’m definitely a dreamer too. One of my dreams is to help people navigate through the gazillion self-improvement resources that are out there to find the one that would resonate with them the most.
Tony
Posted at 05:12h, 27 MarchScott,
Thank you for that detailed email. Very good read this morning. In am in NE GA. I feel passion to inspire others but what holds me back is the ability to speak to a group without giving into my nervousness. I have the excitement in heart, but when it comes time to deliver, I have a hard time in delivering. I stay awake at night with my vision of making such a difference and disappoint myself the following day by not being able to preform at my best. This is where I am on my journey to Live my Legend. Thanks Again, Tony
Jackie
Posted at 06:38h, 27 MarchHey Tony! Check into Toastmasters. You will be amazed how this will help you develop confidence. They are a great network.
Jackie:~)
Jackie
Posted at 05:16h, 27 MarchThanks Scott for all you do. First heard you on Entrepreneur on Fire and saw your Ted Talk just before Christmas 2013. Downloaded your Live Your Legend Workbook and launched my website http://www.awesomemontana.com this week! Got my first follower already this morning! Can’t believe it.
One thing that really inspired me was your workbook – because it made me see that I am already on the way to living my legend since the cover looked exactly like my home and neighborhood. This made me more determined to make this work, and be thankful for the blessings I already have. I think the best part of the workbook is finding people who will help you reach your goals and keep you accountable. I think of you often too when I head out to run or ski in the great outdoors, for some reason something about you inspires me to get my exercise in more then other people have, as if I have to be accountable to you. I have also hired a mentor starting in April, and am on my way to living my legend full time!
Glad to read all the other success stories and be a part of your fantastic community.
Thanks again for all you do!!
Jackie:~)
Susan
Posted at 06:16h, 27 MarchHello LYL family!
I am from Nairobi, Kenya and joined this community about three months ago. i am a wife and mum of two and a banker by profession. i am totally bored and tired of my job it was supposed to be a temporally gig but seven years later am still at it and i have had it! i am currently doing the Live off your Passion course and i have to admit it has really opened up my eyes.. i cant quit my job just yet because i have bills and loans to pay and i am still not exactly what my passion is but at least am doing something about it. i feel so good that i can see a light at the end of the tunnel. I did International Relations in university and i don’t want to go into that either. all i know is i want to work for myself so i can set my own schedule and spend more time with my kids.( i don’t commute a long distance but the traffic jams are a killer and by the time i am home i am beat!!) I eventually want to start a charity to help children i hate to see children suffer in any way. Children’s innocence should be protected at all cost. Thanks Scott for makings us know that its all possible and we don’t have to conform.
Jeremy
Posted at 07:59h, 27 March22 and from Singapore here. (23 tomorrow! :D)
Just building my blog into something that will hopefully inspire many. Been guest blogging recently and putting myself out there a lot. Definitely would love to turn this passion into something that pays eventually, but I do have a lot of fear just thinking about it.
Jat
Posted at 12:30h, 27 Marchcongrats on the blog and best wishes for the future of it. I am interested in starting a blog, any advice on what to use and how to do please?
Jackie
Posted at 12:46h, 27 MarchEveryone recommends wordpress. I just started mine there. So far it’s ok. I have a lot to learn…It’s easy enough for just the basics to start out.
Good luck!
Jackie:~)
Jat
Posted at 12:51h, 27 MarchThanks, will give it a go. here goes…..
Jeremy
Posted at 18:13h, 27 Marchhttps://liveyourlegend.net/how-to-start-a-blog-in-20-minutes-with-zero-tech-experience
Use that link. There’s a video in there where Scott will walk you through the entire process, setting up WordPress with Bluehost. Alternatively, I could get on Skype with you to help you out and walk you through the process. With A2 Hosting instead though.
Let me know and good luck with it! 🙂
Kai Raden
Posted at 09:04h, 27 MarchWhen I first joined LYL, I was in a very stressful job that I didn’t enjoy, dreaming of making a change for my entire life – job, location, the works! Less than a year later, I quit the job (along with the need for blood pressure and anti-anxiety medications), and have relocated 2500 miles to a different part of the country where my soul feels fed and watered. No job yet, but I’m working on that. In the meantime, I am happier, healthier and much more positive. Thanks for all you do, Scott!
GeAnne
Posted at 11:02h, 27 MarchHi Family,
I’m in Jamaica and it is so awesome to see the statistics which show how much of us exist in the world…and I know there are so many more…
All this just makes me excited and it makes me feel empowered and motivated and just reading through this article has sparked that fire in me that was a little dim today.
I am pursuing my passions here through selling cheesecakes and seeking new avenues and opportunities to study and develop my God-given marketing craft.
Cheers to you Scott and your team!! I really appreciate having this family to be a part of.
—
George
Posted at 18:04h, 27 MarchWow, this was an amazing post. Thank you for writing this.
That really is our job here, to make a difference and leave the world just a little bit better of a place than it was when we got here.
Jan Koch
Posted at 01:00h, 28 MarchScott,
you’re building an amazing family here!
I’ve met with some great guys during the local meetups in Germany and they truly inspire me everytime we meet. It’s just like we’ve known each other for quite a long time and it’s incredible how open humans can be in a group that shares the same mindset.
Let’s grow this family even more 🙂
Cheers,
Jan
Nathan Burley
Posted at 01:35h, 28 MarchLove it! Nice to know both my wife and I are not alone. We’re in the UK and we’re both in what feels like a stage of awakening… we’re just not sure what the morning looks like I guess!
After being completely fed up in my previous job I finally quit and took a massive salary cut to get back in a laboratory fixing things which I do enjoy. For me though, it’s just a stepping stone, I love, love, love technology and I would love to either run a design and development firm or a Makerspace open-sourcing such ideas with others.
My wife has asked for voluntary redundancy fro her job and is due to leave in November but has no idea what she wants to do. What she doesn’t want to do is end up in the same place again, where she’s unhappy and feels that she isn’t giving the world something worthwhile. She’s also thinking a local Cafe / Makerspace but from crafting, knitting, sewing and baking.
We’re worried about the finance (we’re in a strong position now, ‘why put that at risk’), the ability to deliver, the ability to stay focused and keep believing once we take the leap. It’s pretty scary stuff!
Agnes Wanjiku
Posted at 05:41h, 28 MarchHi Scott, loving the job you’re doing I am from Kenya in East Africa. Stumbled upon you on Ted talks three days ago. My spark is simply sharing knowledge and inspiring people to embrace self-determination. It happens that info access on very basic matters like reproductive health, parenting and nutrition in my country is very poor. Again, learning in all schools is in this foreign language (English). As such most of useful info available is not as palatable even to the few who can access it. That’s affects development greatly. I quit work in 2008 to study my passion which is media full time. Currently working but I create content in local language on the side for purposes of publishing when I chance the opportunity. I haven’t connected with anyone on LYL as am so new. My family supported university so I can get a better job but no member supports the enterprising side of me even morally. Better job too still a myth given the state of our small economy. I am very, very determined though, despite all odds to give people development related info and make money doing so. Tell me more about LYL Family .
tom carpenter
Posted at 08:42h, 28 MarchHere is an excerpt from the Greater Good Newsletter. I think it defines some ideas.
The Difference Between Meaning & Happiness
–by Jill Suttie, Jason Marsh , syndicated from Greater Good, Mar 28, 2014
Their findings suggest that meaning (separate from happiness) is not connected with whether one is healthy, has enough money, or feels comfortable in life, while happiness (separate from meaning) is. More specifically, the researchers identified five major differences between a happy life and a meaningful one.
Happy people satisfy their wants and needs, but that seems largely irrelevant to a meaningful life. Therefore, health, wealth, and ease in life were all related to happiness, but not meaning.
Happiness involves being focused on the present, whereas meaningfulness involves thinking more about the past, present, and future—and the relationship between them. In addition, happiness was seen as fleeting, while meaningfulness seemed to last longer.
Meaningfulness is derived from giving to other people; happiness comes from what they give to you. Although social connections were linked to both happiness and meaning, happiness was connected more to the benefits one receives from social relationships, especially friendships, while meaningfulness was related to what one gives to others—for example, taking care of children. Along these lines, self-described “takers” were happier than self-described “givers,” and spending time with friends was linked to happiness more than meaning, whereas spending more time with loved ones was linked to meaning but not happiness.
Meaningful lives involve stress and challenges. Higher levels of worry, stress, and anxiety were linked to higher meaningfulness but lower happiness, which suggests that engaging in challenging or difficult situations that are beyond oneself or one’s pleasures promotes meaningfulness but not happiness.
Self-expression is important to meaning but not happiness. Doing things to express oneself and caring about personal and cultural identity were linked to a meaningful life but not a happy one. For example, considering oneself to be wise or creative was associated with meaning but not happiness.
Anna
Posted at 08:43h, 28 MarchI’m in Budapest. Anyone else from here? Or from somewhere from Hungary??
Diana Mark
Posted at 21:04h, 28 MarchHI, Scott and family,
thank you for such a great post and making me feel even more part of this family. So much truth here. I am so happy I found this comunity. I see people building their careers and future and myself still not able do decide what I really want. So I am very thankful to know that I am not alone, being part of dreamers is a great feeling.
I am lithuanian but living in Italy. I changed the job few times, but hundred times the hobbies and interests, hoping to figure out the real passion in the future.
Took Scott’s advice and started a blog.
Took another advice: treat people as friends you never met. I made more friends in few months then in few years.
so the general image is clearing up and improving. I strongly believe in importance to start, doesn’t matter how small steps it is.
thank you once again and all the best for my family;)
Robert Shinn
Posted at 10:41h, 29 MarchI’m a 60 year old first time grandfather wanting to find my real passion; transition to it;and leave a foundation and education fund for my 6 month old granddaughter.
I love what you are accomlishing.By being successful I can be part of the subscription parts of what LYL offers and even help with any contribution to you or someone else in need as I am at the moment.
RJ Bryan
Posted at 13:43h, 29 MarchThis is remarkable. I planned to write so much but it sums up to be that this blog/community/family that you created is remarkable!
– Cheers to the next 30 years
Yulia Kim
Posted at 01:12h, 30 MarchHi Scott,
I really enjoyed this post. It’s really empowering to know that I am not alone. Your writing is very touching.
I am from Russia and I am a self-taught freelance illustrator/fitness lover. I started a blog about spiritual & physical health on a side a few months ago.
I also hosted LYL live event in November 2013 and it was incredible! We had 16 people and I was very surprised at how well and warm it turned out. I never registered in that programme you offered for LYL live event organization, cause I think there would not be many people from Novosibirsk anyway 😉 But I did use the manual and it did help tons. Especially the speed dating idea. So I want to say huge thanks for all your great work.
Scott
Posted at 22:22h, 18 AprilIncredible that you hosted an event last year! You have got to email us pictures and post on the LYL Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/liveyourlegendlive/
And it would be awesome for you to become a host for future events if you haven’t already! You can do that here: http://bit.ly/OmULZy
Thanks for doing what you’re doing in your community. You’re touching more people than you probably realize. Amazing.
Oh and if anyone else wants to join a local group, find yours here: http://www.meetup.com/Live-Your-Legend/
Jim M
Posted at 10:57h, 30 MarchScott, thanks for all your hard work with this community and site. I’m here hoping to figure out what I want to be doing as a career, as my current job does not fit with me (as so many other people drawn here can also identify with). Having met up once with other folks here in Ottawa (Canada) back in January, I’m excited about the changes that can happen as I meet with and spend more time with truly passionate people. This is a fantastic community, and I am excited to be a small part of it.
Ben Opiyo
Posted at 13:06h, 31 MarchHi Scott!
Wow! To know am not alone is such a confidence booster. Just the other day, my zeal was waning and……bam!! My Team mate Dick goes crazy with some new ideas and there l am picking up! And reading this post reminds me so much of how far we have come…..and as we dream together…How much further we dream to go! This is a beautiful, crazy, exciting and loving family! We promise to do our part in KENYA in making this family proud and leaving a HUGE DENT!
Mike Marcus
Posted at 10:46h, 02 AprilI am in the beginning stages of starting my life-coaching business and am researching people who have and are doing what I want to do. So, thanks for sharing and bringing people together who want to learn how to come alive live, their passion and purpose, and help others. That’s what life is all about.
Steve
Posted at 02:53h, 03 AprilI’m from the Hoosier state (Corydon, Indiana). I’m driven by fitness/nutrition and the difference that sports can make in children’s lives. Scott, i love what you’ve built here at LYL and your work has been instrumental in providing me the courage and motivation as i begin my journey in figuring out how to make a difference in this world by utilizing my gifts.
Steve Roy
Posted at 12:37h, 07 AprilScott,
I’ve been following your blog for a while now and love your work. Your passion for helping people is inspiring and this is some truly amazing information you have gathered. Knowing exactly what your audience wants and then giving it to them is what it’s all about here.
Thanks for what you do.
Jeroen
Posted at 13:00h, 07 AprilI’m (currently) in Sofia, Bulgaria. I still need to think about the (meaning of the) LiveYourLegend community and revolution (for me); but at least we should try to help each other. My spark is my idealism and playfulness. I don’t like darkness and despair.
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Nicole
Posted at 20:51h, 17 AprilTo the guy or gal who wrote this quote:
“I have a plan to build a department store focusing on three areas of life. Body mind soul”. It REALLY jumped out at me – would be soo interested in getting connected. Find me through my website or message back here. Maybe we can collaborate! Cheers – Nicole
And as many others have said, thank you so much, Scott! What an incredible community, network, motivational and fun network you’ve manifested! As Jim Rohn states, You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with. How awesome that we’ve all just increased our frequency big time 🙂
Scott
Posted at 22:33h, 18 AprilWe all do some incredible things for our average 5, that’s for sure.
And I wish I could introduce you to the person who made that comment but they didn’t leave their email. I’ll let you know if we hear anything though.
And you are SO welcome! We’ve done this together. My favorite part about it!
Elaine Reynolds
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