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Success Freaks #119 – Fear: Fact or Fiction?

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Is fear a physical sensation you actually feel or is it all in your head? When you are in the moment, it definitely feels like the real thing; especially when faced with the choice of “Fight or Flight.” In those dark hours, many people are going to choose flight because this is what’s easiest. Why face your fears when you can just make up excuses and run the other way?

There are plenty of situations in your everyday life where you are in uncomfortable situations. This feeling alone is enough to give you the jitters and keep you at bay. Chances are, you’re going to make a mess of things and feel dumb doing it, right? Better to turn tail and run the other way, right? Actually, the best thing you can do for yourself is feel the fear and do it anyway.  [Read more…]

Success Freaks #118 – Fear of Success

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Is fear of success a real thing? If so, why are people so afraid of this beneficial thing they keep saying that want out of life? So many people unknowingly sabotage themselves without realizing it and then wonder why they’re not succeeding.

Fear of Success means being afraid of the very thing you desire. Giving into that fear will keep you safely ensconced in that snuggly-safe bed you are making for yourself by not taking the steps necessary to live a bigger, badder, better, more life. Moving beyond this self-imposed mediocrity means giving up what you’re comfortable with. It means leaving your comfort zone and taking enough of a leap of faith to take a closer look at what you need to change in order to be successful. [Read more…]

Success Freaks #117 – The Bleep That Scares You

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“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”

~President Franklin Delano Roosevelt~

Is fear nothing more than a big, fat, success-sucking lie? Is there any truth to the fears that constantly keep us from shining bright in our own lives? There is no right or wrong answer here. Our fears are real to us.

It’s been said that success is hidden under that which we fear the most. We’re not talking about sharks or the monsters hiding under your bed. We’re talking about those fears that hit closest to home. Our fear of failing those closest to us, of missing out on something special, or even our overall fear of…GASP, say it ain’t so!…getting everything we say we want out of life. [Read more…]

Breaking the Paradigm: A Personal Journey

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The Law of Attraction tells us that in order to have the life we want, we must first break free from beliefs that contradict our desires. Some beliefs are so deep-set that they are our reality. As much as we focus our thoughts on the changes we want, we can still be a hindrance to ourselves unless we change the paradigm.

This became so very clear to me as I prepared to open my Children’s Art Camp. I was bombarded with doubt, physical ailments and depression. Just three mere days before I opened the doors, I became lethargic and felt exhausted. The thought that kept popping into my mind was, “God this schedule is going to be so tiring.” I would have to change my 4 year old’s sleep cycle. She was going to be a bear. I would have no time to myself as I was giving up my morning quiet time. I was using double gas in the car to run my husband back and forth to work. The thought of going forward became burdensome. [Read more…]

Success Freaks #116 – HOBA Out Loud!

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HOBA Out Loud!

One of the most important things we need to do in life is make sure that we help others as much as possible in whatever way we can. Helping Others Be Awesome is the Mission Statement of Success Freaks, so this week’s topic hits pretty close to home.

So what does it mean to HOBA Out Loud? It means helping others on a daily basis and not hiding. The dark side of HOBA tells us that helping others is actually helpful to us; so why not help out both parties involved?

In Success Freaks Episode #116 Mordant & McFall teach us how to “HOBA Out Loud!” by sharing personal experiences in which they helped not only others, but each other to be awesome. [Read more…]

Success Freaks #115 – Dream Hunting Out LOUD! w/Special Co-Host Jo Rathbun

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Dream Hunting Out Loud!

Have you ever walked a tightrope outside your comfort zone without a net? When thinking about “Dream Hunting Out Loud,” is this the feeling you get? Rather than asking what’s missing from your life, how about you dream big and focus on what you want. Working without the proverbial net, let yourself go and Dream Hunt beyond where you think your limits lie.

Dream Hunters is a group where people like you get together every other week to level up their lives and hold each other accountable for the goals they set. With Charles on vacation, Success Freaks Episode #115 finds Mordant joined by fellow Dream Hunter and good friend Jo Rathburn. Listen in as they discuss how they have gone about setting the goals necessary to achieve their individual dreams and what happened when they failed forward and held themselves accountable rather than placing the blame elsewhere.

You can be there, too. Jump on that tightrope and get ready to experience a bumpy, and very fun ride.

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Success Freaks #114 – Finding Your Voice w/Special Guest Dave Jackson

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How can you improve on something you haven’t even started yet?

 Though the answer may seem like an easy one, following through is an entirely different matter.  Many of us talk about how we can improve ourselves and what it would take to accomplish said improvements, but how can we improve on things that we aren’t even doing?

Finding Your Voice with Dave Jackson

In Success Freaks Episode #114 Finding Your Voice, Mordant & McFall are joined by their good friend and renowned podcast coach Dave Jackson as they discuss what it takes to “Find Your Voice.”  Whether it be “On the Air” or in “Real Life,” remaining true to who you are will help you find the “voice” that best suits you and your message.  Join these three podcast musketeers as they rehash personal stories about what it took for them to find their own “voices” and take those first steps towards Living Out Loud.

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WEBE Radio Interview

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Mordant and McFall have both done wonderful interview with WEBE Radio on Blog Talk Radio.

Charles McFall’s Interview

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/webe/2013/11/12/charles-mcfall-success-freaks

Charles McFall is one half of the Success Freaks podcast, helping others be awesome. Their show entertains and edifies with its charismatic co-hosts, captivating sense of humor and positive and thought-provoking content. With the show’s theme of chasing & catching your dreams, topics cover everything from social media in your life to dealing with death. Since discovering podcasting in 2006, Charles focused on building his career in this media. In the past four years he successfully developed multiple live shows, created content & produced episodes for others, and strove to bring live broadcasting to the podcasting community. He has been featured on the School of Podcasting as an expert in the live experience, building a team, and self-branding. You can follow Charles on Facebook and Twitter.

R. Mordant Mahon’s Interview

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/webe/2013/11/19/r-mordant-mahon-success-freaks

R. Mordant Mahon is one half of the Success Freaks podcast, helping others be awesome. Their show entertains and edifies with its charismatic co-hosts, captivating sense of humor and positive and thought-provoking content. With the show’s theme of chasing & catching your dreams, topics cover everything from social media in your life to dealing with death. Mordant is a serial vlogger and author. He spreads the social media gospel while daring others to dance outside their comfort zone. With over 3500 live comedy performances across North America, his passion for live broadcasting offers a visionary point of view at what social media could be. You can follow Mordant on Facebook and Twitter.

Success Freaks #113 – Living Out LOUD!

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“You don’t have to be Loud to be Living Out LOUD…
You just have to be YOU!”

When it comes to asking yourself who you are and what your passions are, a lot of people don’t like to give these answers “out loud.”  The focus for Success Freaks Episode #113 is to make sure you are Living Out Loud, and answering questions such as these is the best way possible.  The next question you’re asking is probably, “How exactly do I ‘live out loud?’” and there are a number of ways in which to answer this question.

How do you start “Living Out Loud”?

Mordant & McFall compare notes and come up with a list of how to accomplish this feat in a number of ways that will please and surprise you.  Join in as they lay claim to their passions and let the world know this is who they are and they love doing what they do.  This episode has something for friends & family alike, so move beyond the “hobby stage” and bring others along on your journey of “Living Out Loud” as a proud Success Freak.

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Success Freaks #112 – ItsKeerstin w/Special Guest: Kirsten Jensen

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What started out as a fun hobby for this sun-shunning Phoenix, Arizona woman has actually turned into much more than she ever thought possible. In Episode #112 of Success Freaks, Mordant & McFall chat with their good friend and YouTube makeup maven, Kirsten Jensen of the “ItsKeersten” social media Empire.

Find out what decisions Kirsten is faced with as all of her dreams come true. What happens when you make the decision to start a YouTube channel? How do you gain followers? Is it possible to  maintain your integrity and still be successful? Listen in as the Success Freaks chat with ItsKeerstin about what it takes to run a successful YouTube channel while keeping your morals, and your morale, in check – and look damned good while doing it.

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