Mmmmm… I love the smell of fresh cut grass and my Daphne bush in bloom. Spring is definitely in the air today and my family and I just got back from the park and the garden center.
We’re heading out into the back yard now to spend some ‘outside’ time together. We have a great little space to hang out, garden, and whatever…
Over the last few weeks I’ve been recalibrating my time and attention with my family and taking at least one “unplugged” day in the week… a day not to do business or get online… a day of rest… a “family fun day!” I’ve decided to move it from Friday to Sunday and rearrange my webinars and tribe calls to other days, too.
Listen and watch as I share my plans and what I’ve learned while out in my back yard this afternoon.



Dear Katie (Freiling),
Before I get into what I’ve learned this past year, I wanted to thank you for all of your guidance, coaching, and mentoring in 2009. You probably weren’t aware of me swinging by and watching videos and reading your posts, but you’ve been very influential in my personal growth and development as an entrepreneur. Thanks so much!
With the New Year here now and in full swing it’s been timely for me to briefly look back and celebrate the triumphs that I’ve witnessed within myself through the process of consistent diligence and perseverance.
If I could boil down or even dissect the exact strategies, thoughts, and actions that I’ve done to quickly and solidly show up in the online marketing community, I would have to list these following 11 points. Let me assure you, they aren’t any ‘magic’ formulas or ‘secret’ tactics.
They’re just SIMPLE, LAWS AND TRUTHS about the mindset and actions that successful people and entrepreneurs do and the relationship building process they put into practice. That’s it… No tricks. No gimmicks.
And that’s why I’m so excited to share with you what I’ve learned, because if people take these to heart there truly is nothing that can stop them or get in their way to create the future they want for themselves and their families.
My hope is that people take this list and put it into their own personal action plan. It’s important that people not look back with regrets, but live in each beautiful moment and enjoy the journey as it unfolds in front of them.
As you read you’ll see that these ideas are simply organized by the ‘attitude’ that is necessary and the ‘action’ that best matches.

So the alarm rattled my brain this morning at 5am, and I laid there wrestling with my mind over whether I wanted to get up and start my day or not… I was a year older today and had several things running through my mind.
Then I remembered a chat I had had with my wife Kelly not too long ago…
Dream Or Reality?
“…I was visualizing myself walking quickly and silently past my boys’ bedroom on my way to the front door. The morning heat was kicking on in the house and the cool, fresh air hit my face as I reached down for the large sack on my outside front step… A huge smile stretched across my face.
I opened the sack and thumbed through it. It was all there. My daily allowance of $10,000!
The stipulations on the enclosed note said that over the next 100 days I would be receiving a sack like this each day, but the money not spent or utilized by the end of the day would disappear, never to be seen again. And depending on how I did, I might be granted an extension on this offer…
Excitement rushed through my veins as I made my plans for this day and the days to come… Not wanting to miss out on any opportunity to get out there and do good for my family and the world with these precious resources…”
Did you know that this happens every day at my house? Although it’s not literally $10,000 sitting there on my porch, I do have around 18 hours of wake time or 1,080 minutes or 64,800 seconds in each day to take action with. That’s $9.26 per minute or $.15 per second (if I did my math right in this analogy).
We can either choose to “spend” that time with positive thoughts and empowering actions or not to. It ultimately comes down to the BIG QUESTION… “How do I “spend” my time?”
One thing is for sure, we are not ever able to retrieve the time that has passed… much like the money that is spent or squandered. The ‘Parable of the Talents’ (Matthew 25:14-30) in the Bible is one great source for this understanding, too.
We all have precious resources to be good stewards of, whether it be money, time, talent or even just life…
So much time is being spent by people worrying or being angry at the world… That won’t fix anything. If anything, it will only perpetuate these beliefs and attempt to drag everyone down around them.
Let’s Ask Ourselves Some Tough Questions
How is your time spent? Is it vested in your eternity? Is it vested in the long-term well-being of your family or your wellness for a better quality of life? Don’t let your thoughts or beliefs hold you captive. Make a change now to look at life through a new lens. Embrace each day as a new blessing and be a blessing to others around you.
You know what will happen don’t you? You’ll become more happy and content… a content ness that brings peace to you and those around you. By living in each ‘moment’ and being ‘present’ you become more true to you and open to what life has to give back to you as well.
Looking back at our analogy… if after 100 days I maximized the resources I was given (i.e. $10,000 daily allowance) I could have invested a total of $1 million dollars… What kind of long-lasting affect might I have on those around me? Especially if I now have $1 million dollars invested in numerous ways?
Well, can you see how the same holds true with the way we ‘spend’ our time? Of course! And based on our actions we might even be entrusted with more in the long run, too!
Ultimately our decisions are based on a couple of simple things. We use discipline to accomplish our goals and to avoid pain and to use our time well. Or there can be the motivation of regret which brings pain based on not using our time well or making poor choices. What motivates you? Self-discipline or Regret?
Here is a video with a great message. Take a moment to sit back and soak it up…


“I want to share with you a post that is written by my dear wife and beautiful bride, Kelly. She has poured out her passion and soul over the years to support our family in so many ways. And I’d like to thank her for her interest in sharing this touching thought with you…”
When you think of someone that you admire or someone that inspires you to live out the life God created you to live, what person in your life comes to mind? Think about it for a moment, stop what you’re doing right now and think about this, and narrow it to those that are living. I find this exercise in thought such a great opportunity to reflect and grow. We can gain such insight and wisdom from those in our lives that inspire us to live life with greater purpose.
Let me share with you someone who inspires me. His name is Zane, and he is my 8-year-old son. Zane has a belly laugh that can instantly warm the heart of anyone in his presence. Zane has the determination and perseverance that the rest of us dream of having in life. Zane has the curiosity of three “passionate” inventors put together. Zane was diagnosed with Autism at age 3 and continues to strive to accomplish the simplest of tasks that the rest of us don’t even give much thought to.
After much research and prayer we opted to change Zane’s nutrition/supplementation when he was 4 years old. God answered those prayers with beautiful outcomes and we continue to stay on that path. He has been such a trooper and willing partner in that process. When other children are eating birthday cake and ice cream, so often he smiles at the fresh apple that I have for him or any other alternative that I may have concocted.
I realize that without special intervention, Zane’s future is extremely limited. It has not been the diagnosis but the prognosis that has caused me sleepless nights. However, this year my husband and I found a center, in Massachusetts, that has a high level of success bringing children through their state of autism, helping families to understand and embrace their darling children (www.autismtreatment.com). The Autism Treatment Center, which runs The Son-Rise Program, is not a direct miracle, but it is a door we’ve been praying God would open in order to provide a process to a miracle.
We have been running a Son-Rise Program for a little under a year now and we know God has answered our prayers with the positive impact it has had on Zane’s development. I have so much respect and admiration for who Zane is. Through this process I have come to a greater understanding that we all are doing the best we can with the beliefs and knowledge we hold, and through providing new opportunities and knowledge we can make a choice to change if we want to. Zane has personally chosen to change in so many ways and courageously is on his journey reaching his full potential. He inspires me to change and reach my full potential.
My husband and I have chosen a path less traveled with providing unique nutritional interventions, homeschooling and running a Son Rise Program for our son. Without Zane’s uniqueness in my life I would have missed out on so much joy and victory. I admire how determined Zane is to finish a task and the focus he has for his passions. God’s creation, plan and love continue to leave me in awe.
What I have learned through my training with Son Rise has opened doors of understanding and growth for our entire family. I have attended two separate trainings at the Autism Treatment Center of America and in October we are planning for an outreach here at our home with a trained Son Rise Family Instructor. In order for us to accomplish this we need to raise funds totaling $3000. It is not my intention to place you in an awkward position, and I assure you that I fully understand and respect the fact that you may not be able to help. However, if you or someone you know can, we will be grateful.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call (541.665.0171). I would not ask this favor if it were for me, but my love for Zane compels me to humble myself and ask, completely trusting the Lord to provide as He sees fit. Thanks for reading my post, praying for Zane, and any financial help you might be able to provide.
May Zane’s story encourage you today to live with a greater purpose, determination and ability to reach your full-potential.
With Sincere thanks, Kelly Rogney
Have you ever heard the saying, “Be A Force Of Nature!”? Think of the image that statement brings to your mind… of earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc… Things unstoppable and powerful! We all have that power to create change in our lives if we truly want it for ourselves.
God has put on my heart a clear and defining purpose for my life and for my many roles I play. For years I have stumbled along with no clear vision or obvious direction. I truly, with deep thought and conviction have decided to take responsibility for the many components of my life.
‘Now’ is the time I can change… not the past, or even the future that’s not even here yet.
My goal here is to lay out my purpose in a simple and meaningful way so that I empower myself (and possibly others) to new levels of effectiveness as a husband, father, friend, entrepreneur, and follower of Christ. Only with God’s loving grace and power will I stay on course and continue to focus on these vital goals. I know that this is about ‘my great journey,’ not merely the destination, because I’m fully aware that I will never completely arrive or be perfect. I’m definitely a work in progress!
Part 1: My Purpose As A Father
My purpose as a father is to model and teach responsibility, to show love and acceptance and a non-judgmental attitude in the process of teaching and disciplining my boys; raising up my boys in action and word to know God’s Truth.
Why would I want to do all this?
How will I accomplish this rewarding task?
By…
Now it’s time to create my action plan. This will include what I’ll do and when.
Part 2: My Purpose As A Husband
My purpose as a husband is to love and cherish my wife Kelly, support her in the planning of homeschooling or home programs for our boys, partner with her on managing the various responsibilities around the home, have open and honest communication… being transparent with her in my life, be her spiritual leader in our home, encourage her to pursue the things that bring joy and happiness to her.
Why would I want to do all this?
How will I accomplish this rewarding task?
By…
Now it’s time to create my action plan. This will include what I’ll do and when.
Now friends, the reason I’m sharing this all with you is not to show you my plans but to show you how to go after your goals and dreams with a plan… AND TO TAKE ACTION!!
Just plug in your goals and use this format to make the changes you want to in your life. I know you can do it… I know it won’t always be easy, but you can revisit your words, evaluate your progress, have an accountability partner in the process, and live the life you were meant to live.
Happy ~ Healthy ~ Prosperous
Please leave me your thoughts, inspirations, and ideas in the comments section below.
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Yours in personal growth,
Kary
I just started reading this to myself (with the goal of living it) each day to focus on my most important priorities and not get caught up in the busy-ness of life. You can copy and edit it for your own daily mindset.
Just for today…
1. I will trust God; deepen and live out my faith.
2. I will choose to display a joyful and right attitude.
3. I will tangibly love and respect my wife.
4. I will care for my family and home.
5. I will learn, know and practice healthy living.
6. I will practice and develop positive thinking.
7. I will support my wife as she manages the home and schools our children.
8. I will determine and act upon important priorities.
9. I will initiate and invest in solid relationships.
10. I will plan for and model generosity.
11. I will embrace and practice good values established in God’s Word.
12. I will seek and experience improvement.
I will manage these decisions JUST FOR TODAY. Some day soon, I will see the compounding results of several days lived well!
Psalm 23
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness.
For His name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil; For You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil’
My cup runs over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life;
And I will dwell in the house of the LORD
Forever.
Psalm 37:3-5
Trust the LORD, and do good; dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.
Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass.
Many Blessings,
Kary
Read: Proverbs each and every day coinciding to the day of the month