Written by: Holly Jackson, Senior Level Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. My business partner, Phil Pelucha, recently acquired a new Satellite Television network that allows us to distribute our clients’ content worldwide. We still stand by the fact that content is a by-product. The main reason why we create content is for networking purposes. Imagine, if you will... that you have a VIP backstage pass to network with anybody you wanted to within your industry. Imagine the doors that would open for you. The power that would have... the keynote speeches that you could win... the clients you could meet...the partners that you would be able to collaborate with. All this is now possible and can be a reality for you and your business. The challenge that we found most people have, is that... This is powerful once you know your Superpower. But the vast majority of people reading this article – and indeed across our industry – do not recognize that they have a Superpower. Are you lacking the superpowers required to succeed in business? Have you ever felt like you have the skill set to achieve success but need help understanding how to use them? Do you feel like your industry's 'best-kept secret'? You have many superpowers that make you special. You may still need to identify them, but that's OK. Often it's difficult to identify them ourselves. Somebody recently told me, 'it's impossible to read the label from inside the bottle.' The good news is, as the Underdog Champion of the World, Phil and his mastermind partners are the best at helping you identify, empower, fuel, and succeed with your superpower. We will show you how to be a business superhero. Business is like a team sport; having the right people on your team is crucial to success. Business is like a team sport; having the right people on your team is crucial to success. Therefore, understanding your superpower is the first and most vital step when unlocking your business's potential. In this article, we will look at how to identify your superpower and how to use it to unlock the full potential of your business. By the end of this article, you can confidently and effectively leverage your superpower to dominate your industry. So, let's get started! Here are the steps you need to follow to get increased performance: Identify Your Superpower – start by understanding the skills and abilities that make you unique. Leverage Your Superpower – use your superpower to create value for yourself and others. Optimize Your Superpower – use metrics to track and optimize your superpower for most effectiveness. 1. Identify Your Superpower: Identifying your superpower starts with understanding your unique skills and abilities. You must be aware of what sets you apart from others in your field to maximize your potential in business. To do this, it is helpful to start by thinking about what makes you unique and what you bring to the table that no one else can. Next, consider the qualities that make you successful, your strengths, and the areas where you excel. It is also essential to consider what you enjoy doing in your business, as this can be a great indicator of your superpower. Consider the qualities that make you successful, your strengths, and the areas where you excel. Getting an outside perspective from peers and mentors can be helpful. It sometimes can be difficult to recognize your own superpower. Ask for honest feedback and be open to what others have to say. Once you have identified your superpower, it will be easier to focus on the tasks that require your unique skill set. And you can start to delegate and outsource the rest to create a well-rounded team. The Business Superheroes™️ Our superhero work is built upon the theory that we are all a mixture of five elements. By combining Phil's knowledge of winning (sports), learning & earning (business), and natural element personality traits (Asian Element Theory 700bc), we can: a) Identify your superpower and craft a business run by a superhero (you!) b) Recruit & partner with precision, using data and powerful knowledge to create a winning game plan. c) SUPERcharge your clients' businesses by ensuring that you are delivering your best work as the superhero you are. Take the free quiz here to learn more about your Superpower traits. 2. Leverage Your Superpower: The first step in leveraging your superpower is to identify what it is. This can be done by looking at the significant benefits of what you do and why you do it and seeing if other people can spot it - often, others can see your superpower before you can. Once you have identified your superpower, you can use it to create value for yourself and others. For example, suppose your superpower is helping business owners find more revenue. In that case, you can turn up to a business and say, "I'm going to charge you X amount of money to find the Y amount you're losing and fix your performance. Do you think anyone would bat an eyelid?" This is an example of using your superpower to create value, as a business would be willing to pay for the service you provide. Furthermore, you can use your superpower to create value for others by highlighting their customers and putting the spotlight on them. By doing this, you can help them stand out in their market and be seen as a thought leader in their industry. Leveraging your superpower is not just practical; it is as natural as breathing. Once you tap into that superpower that makes you unique, business, life, health, and wealth all come quickly. 3. Optimize Your Superpower: The third step in understanding and leveraging your superpower is to use metrics to track and optimize it for maximum effectiveness. By monitoring metrics such as click rates, conversion rates, and customer feedback, you will better understand what is and isn't working with your superpower and how to maximize it for the best results. Using metrics also allows you to pinpoint areas that need improvement and identify trends or patterns in your data. For example, if your click-through rate is lower on certain days or times, you can adjust your strategy accordingly to increase it. Additionally, tracking customer feedback can provide valuable insights into how customers perceive your superpower and how you can improve to generate better results. By monitoring and optimizing your superpower with metrics, you can ensure you get the most out of it and create the best possible outcomes. Additionally, tracking customer feedback can provide valuable insights into how customers perceive your superpower and how you can improve to generate better results. I am often amazed at the feedback I receive from clients and partners. The information that comes from results and feedback shows me my superpowers. If you have ever watched the spiderman movies, you will know that soon after finding his power, he had to practice swinging through the city using his webs. You, too, need to develop and perfect your superpower. Become an even more powerful business superhero. If you need any support with this, message me. I take great pride in my work, creating superheroes. In conclusion Identifying, leveraging, and optimizing your superpower to maximize your potential in business is essential. By understanding your unique skills and abilities, you can create value for yourself and others and use metrics to track and optimize your superpower for maximum effectiveness. With the right mindset and tools, you, too, can master your superpower and unlock the full potential of your business. All it takes is hard work and dedication to reach your goals, so never give up, and you will succeed! If you feel inspired by what you have read and would like to come and talk to us about joining us on our network as a host, as a guest on somebody else's show or even to learn more about what we do, you are welcome to do so. This is a no-fee, no commitment group call where you will be introduced to other like-minded individuals and where we will explore how and why and when it is best for us to do business together. Here is the link for you to do that. Step into the light and become the Business Superheroes™️ that your business deserve. We'd love to hear from you. Feel free to let us know that you read this article, and we look forward to seeing you in there. I'd love to hear how you apply The Business Superheroes™️ strategy to get increased performance. Please take the quiz here and leave us a comment on how it went for you, or drop any questions you want us to answer! Follow Holly on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. You can also visit her website to learn more. Read more from Holly! Holly Jackson, Senior Level Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Holly Jean Jackson is a Revenue & Performance Consultant, Speaker, Podcast Host, best selling Author, and founder of Business Builder Throw Down. In her Peak Performance Blueprint, she takes a holistic and logistical approach to success. After all, one can’t have massive success in business without a life of equal or greater success. Business owners hire her to master the art and science of real success because most lack direction, action, and results. So, she helps define and design a business roadmap for impactful visibility, intentional profitability, and endless sustainability.

Sabrina Sourjah is a certified authenticity coach based in Toronto. She began coaching because of her unshakable belief that we all deserve better jobs, better relationships, and better lives. She gets a genuine high every time her clients progress towards their most authentic life by outdoing their former selves. In her past life, she has worked in various corporate and technology roles. She was mostly stressed at work, no matter how well things were going. Now, Mondays are Fridays for her. This is why she’s on a mission to get you to your most authentic life. Because she knows how wonderful life can be on the other side. When she's free, she loves to read, sing karaoke, go on long walks, and watch the sunset. Sabrina Sourjah, Authenticity & Career Change Coach Introduce yourself! Please tell us about you and your life, so we can get to know you better. I’m a certified authenticity coach, team coach, and freelance writer. In my previous life, I was in the corporate world for a decade in various roles in finance, technology, project management, and automation. I grew up in Sri Lanka and moved to Oregon, USA in my late 20s for my MBA. I currently live in Toronto, Canada. Authenticity is a major tenet of my life and I try my best to show up as I am as much as possible. I always believed that life can be better and that we deserve fulfilling work, relationships, and communities. This is why I became a professional coach. I spend my free time reading, watching standup comedy, going on trail walks, trying new cuisine, and appreciating art exhibits. What kind of audience do you target your business towards? I work with anyone who feels like they want to be more authentic in life. Authenticity is hard in a world that’s constantly asking us to comply and please others – a consistent ask from us since childhood. I love the quiet rebels, the misfits, and those who feel like they don’t belong because I have been there, and I know how the conflict between being yourself and belonging to society works. Most of my past clients are corporate professionals and leaders, career changers leaving bureaucracy for creativity, and immigrants. What would you like to achieve for yourself and your business in the future? I feel like my coaching practice has been put on this earth to birth the message of authenticity – one of the many conduits of this message. I want to spread this message and enable people to access their most authentic lives without giving into fear, shame, and guilt. For myself, I want to live my life to the fullest, warts and all, and leave the earth with zero regrets. Who inspires you to be the best that you can be? My clients inspire me to be the best I can be. Even though I may be a bit tired after a day full of client sessions, I feel fulfilled that I could hold a safe space for my clients when they really needed that space. When they start looking at life differently and show up in their highest authenticity, and thereby, full potential, I’m inspired to keep going and to become a better coach every day. What is your work inspired by? That is such an interesting question. My work is inspired by my beliefs as I mentioned before. And just a few weeks back, a friend asked me where I got my growth mindset from. A growth mindset is the core belief that anyone can change and grow if they choose to do so. While reflecting on my friend’s question, I realized that my growth mindset came from my childhood. I come from a bookish family: my late grandfather was a poet, and my father is a nonfiction writer. So, I grew up with books and libraries, and I learned that we could challenge our beliefs and acquire new ones through books. Tell us about your greatest career achievement so far. When wrapping up a coaching engagement with a client, I asked her what she was going to take into her life. She said that she was able to identify inner critical voices of her children and co-workers and that she was going to help them manage these voices based on the work we had done on managing her inner critic. I love it when there is a snowball effect of coaching like this. This is why I do what I do. p.s. The inner critic is that inner voice we all have to varying degrees, that voice that constantly says that we’re not good enough or that we don’t deserve the good life. If you could change one thing about your industry, what would it be and why? I would like the coaching industry to be more strictly regulated as coaches work with people’s mindsets and behaviors. I don’t mean to throw coaches without certifications under the bus; I know many such coaches who are abundantly gifted in the coaching craft. But there needs to be stricter guidelines to uphold our service levels and ethical compliance. This may even lead to coaching becoming an insurance-covered service one day to make it more accessible like therapy. Tell us about a pivotal moment in your life that brought you to where you are today. Listen, life has blessed with many pivotal moments to get me to where I am today. I think life blesses everyone this way if we take a closer look at our lives. To mention a few of these life events, immigrating to North America has given me so many opportunities that I would not have had otherwise. My inter-racial marriage and divorce also taught me so much the human condition. Leaving the corporate world and opening my coaching practice and freelance writing business as a single household was one of the biggest risks I have ever taken. Entrepreneurship surfaced so many of my fears and inhibitions. I had no choice but to work on my healing. I continue to do so to this day. Follow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Sabrina!

Written by: Natalie Ford, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. "I can't keep getting my heart broken!" I exclaimed to a friend after another man I really liked dumped me. My frustration grew as I thought about how difficult it felt to find a good man these days. "Surely it shouldn't be this hard?!" I cried. My heart heavy with resignation, I asked, "Where ARE all the good men? ‒ And how do I find one?" If you're asking similar questions, this is for you; Read on. The Elusive Good Man You've likely tried meeting guys through dating apps, clubs and pubs, and friends' parties. Yet they weren't the kind of guy you were looking for, or they probably didn't want a serious relationship. I get it ‒ I've been there ‒ and it can feel really disheartening. You might even start to wonder, "Why is love so hard to find?" or "Why can't men see how amazing I am?" ‒ I know these were thought I had before I finally found my dream man. Perhaps you see friends in happy relationships or couples on the street and wish you could have what they have? You may question if you're doing something wrong or if all the good men are already taken. Thankfully, I'm here to tell you that none of that is true. (Phew!) Once I discovered why good men seemed so elusive ‒ and put what I learned into practice ‒ I attracted the most incredible man I could ever wish for! (And in record time, too ‒ but that's another story). Now I have the dream relationship I'd always hoped for ‒ and you could have this, too. I developed the signature methodology I now teach my 1:1 clients, supporting powerful women like you to find a high-quality man and create love that lasts. Today I'm sharing the behind-the-scenes secret I teach my incredible female clients about how to find great men. And if you put this into practice, you can find your ideal man too. Looking In The Wrong Place So, when I realised this secret 10+ years ago, the difficult truth I had to face was that I'd actually been surrounded by incredible men the whole time ‒ I just couldn't see them. They were plentiful, abundant ‒ and definitely not in hiding! "So, where are they, Natalie?!" I hear you cry. The reason I couldn't see them was that my definition of "good" was wonky. You see, I thought "a good man" needed to be: Honest Communicated well Kind Made me laugh Financially secure Had a "good" job Attractive Dressed nicely Taller than me Emotionally intelligent Perhaps, you have a similar definition? The trouble is… out of these 10 qualities, only honesty, communication, kindness and emotional intelligence are ingredients for a happy, healthy, lasting relationship. This means the other 6 are actually obstacles to real love. Fixating on finding a man with all 10 qualities is why you can't find men who are genuinely right for you. It's also why the guys you do attract never turn out to be what you're truly looking for. Knowing What Makes Love Last When I woke up to this fact, my whole perspective changed ‒ and the guys I started attracting changed too. After years and years of failed relationships and dating men who never made enough time for me or weren't looking for a long-term commitment, I began attracting men who: Messaged and called me regularly and consistently; Made time to see me; Took me out for dinner; Held my hand in public; Complimented me and told me how much they liked me; Did things for me that made me feel special; Introduced me to their friends and family; Genuinely wanted a future with me. So, what did I do differently that allowed me to attract a genuinely "good" man? I started looking at guys differently. Rather than focusing on "What does he bring to the table?" I started exploring, "Who is he as an individual?" I let go of superficial requirements, and I began asking myself: How does he show up in the world? What are his main qualities? How does he treat people? What does he prioritise? Do I like him as a person? Because these are the types of qualities that genuinely matter in a relationship. As I began focusing on these questions, I started seeing more and more "good" men everywhere I went. Truthfully, they'd always been there ‒ I'd just been looking for the wrong things, so I couldn't see them. When I made this one simple change, I opened my heart and mind to what made true love work. And that's when I finally found my forever man. Now, I support incredible women like you every day to find their dream man and call in lasting love too. If you're ready to find your "good" man and cultivate forever love, sign up for my free masterclass: Dating For Long-Term Love. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and visit my website for more info! Read more from Natalie! Natalie Ford, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Natalie Ford is an online dating expert who works with strong, driven, successful women ready to get off the hamster wheel of dating and find lasting love with their forever man. She supports clients in gaining clarity on the man they seek, creating a magnetic dating profile that attracts high-quality men, knowing how to decipher precisely which men are worth your time on the apps, and seamlessly transitioning to an in-person, successful relationship. With 15+ years of personal development expertise, over 200 clients served, and features in publications such as TimeOut, Thrive and Brainz, Natalie now works 1:1 with women in their 30s and 40s to find forever love and is the host of The Enchanted Love Podcast.

Written by: javier penalba Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Let’s continue drawing more strokes of that image that we are constructing of a secure attachment style. The more that you can adapt this image to your reality, the faster you will be able to overcome the limitations of your avoidant attachment style, reduce your fear of commitment and create more fulfilling connections. Let’s pick up right where we left off in my first article on this topic. If you haven’t read it, I encourage you to do so first. The other three must-have secure attachment skills that I am certain can empower you are: 1. Consistent Responsiveness Do you tend to take forever to get back to your WhatsApp or Facebook messages? Perhaps you easily feel overwhelmed by them and prefer to just put that burden aside until you have the energy to do so? Let me confess to you that I have been guilty of that myself and know this to be the case for many avoidants. This is a trait of inconsistent responsiveness and it serves the function of protecting your space and privacy, lowering the expectations from the other side by reducing your reliability and it even gives others less material to judge you on. People may interpret inconsistent responsiveness as insensitivity and lack of care towards them. Although you may feel more secure, the cost is that you create fewer fulfilling connections and you reduce the quality of each interaction, ending up more isolated. The alternative is consistent responsiveness, which consists of being able to provide others with interactions that are relatively stable in terms of their quality and timeliness. Consistent responsiveness increases your sense of trust and reliability as perceived by others and can allow for stronger connections. Consistent responsiveness as an adult can arise as a result of having been raised with enough sensitive responsiveness by your parents, but it is something that can be developed with enough awareness and effort. With consistent responsiveness, when applied consciously, it is possible to interact with others without it feeling like an obligation, but rather enjoying the process, which increases the overall quality of the interactions; to be totally present in each interaction without feeling overwhelmed; to be empathetic and in tune with that which the other party needs; and to provide timely responses to others. To improve the consistency of your responses, try to reduce your response timelines (e.g., by allocating a specific time during the week to respond to others); choose quality over the quantity of interactions, making sure to stay connected to that which the other side might need or feel but also to your own needs and feelings; reduce the number of things that you do while interacting with others (optimally, just take part of that one interaction!); and practice opening up a little more every time. Opportunities to practice abound, so use each interaction wisely to work on this and get ready to see great results! 2. Relaxed Transition Between Aloneness and Connectedness Another great secure attachment skill to have is the ability to smoothly and calmly go from being alone to being in the company of others. This can be very stressful to people with an avoidant attachment style, but it is fundamental to work towards it if you want to build a more secure attachment style. This is because, due to how they were raised or other life experiences, they had to rely more on themselves and became overly independent, building a deep inner world that may require a bit more time than with other attachment styles to make the transition between being alone and with others. To achieve a higher level of relaxation during such transitions, I recommend that you first acknowledge the stress that you may feel in these situations and that you apply some compassion towards those feelings. Some people don’t even recognize these sudden internal shifts, feeling confused or leading them to simply blame their counterpart and get angry at them. This can change with a little bit of awareness and self-compassion. Slowly breathe in and out as the shift takes place between being alone and in others’ company and create some space between you and the feeling. I also recommend that you start applying a transition period between aloneness and connectedness. People without an understanding of the fear of commitment and avoidant attachment styles can be insensitive to this issue, which can be like popping up a bubble of privacy and comfort for an avoidant. You can ask the other side to give you some time so that you can finish whatever you are doing and be fully present with them. 3. Healthy Boundaries Due to a fear of setting boundaries because of the conflict that may arise and the uncomfortable emotions associated with that, many avoidant people prefer to avoid interactions altogether. Others, being a little softer at the beginning, may be over-compliant for some time until they explode internally and completely withdraw. And yet in other cases, some avoidants set extreme boundaries (or rather stonewalls!) from the onset, pushing away anyone that may try to cross their limits. Neither of these extreme behaviors is healthy because they end up, one way or another, becoming isolated, leading to loneliness and a lack of strong connections and relationships. On other hand, securely-attached individuals are not afraid of setting their boundaries in a consistent, respectful, loving, calm, and firm manner. Thus, if something is asked of them that crosses their boundaries, their response is to firmly but calmly call it out, without taking it personally and without the need to hide or be awkward about it. They understand that doing so does not represent the end of that relationship and that it is ok to disappoint others at times. In the end, this ends up getting them the respect of the other side, makes them feel more powerful and connected to themselves, can help to prevent burnout or getting overly stressed in the company of others, and increases their confidence and sense of ownership. To practice setting healthy boundaries, try to identify your needs more often and notice when you are acting against them. You can tell whenever you feel a sense of powerlessness, resistance, and even resentment as you are doing something. When you identify your needs, practice speaking up and stating them calmly but firmly, without hesitation. Use your common sense as well. Sometimes you might need to be flexible given the social situation or when others really need your support. Remember, the pendulum needs to shift both left and right until it finds its center. The more you practice, the easier it will be for you to know where your boundaries are and the more natural it will be for you to set them. These broad brushstrokes of a securely-attached individual can already give you an idea of whom you can become. Practice, stay conscious and self-compassionate, and enjoy the process and I am sure you can become the secure, confident, and powerful individual that you are already at your core! You’ve got this! I hope this article helped you to create a more secure attachment style. You can discover more about my work by visiting my website. If you are interested in working to improve your relationships, shift your attachment style into a secure one, overcome your fear of commitment, or create a lighter life with more peace and well-being, I invite you to apply for coaching here and let me know more about your situation so that we can explore how I may be of help to you. I further invite you to subscribe to my newsletter by filling out the form on my website by following this link. By subscribing you will receive my Free Gift where I provide 3 tips to overcome the fear of commitment to creating fulfilling relationships. You will also get updates from me occasionally including articles and videos about this topic. Until next time! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Javier! Javier Peñalba, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Javier Peñalba is an ICF certified life coach helping people with fear of commitment to create fulfilling relationships. Having dealt with anxiety for decades since the young age of 6 after the sudden suicide of his father some meters away from him, Javier has worked on a long journey of self-discovery, where he uncovered symptoms of commitment phobia, relationship OCD and anxiety. In particular, he could not stay in any intimate relationship for more than a few months without running away from it. Having dedicated the last years of his life to understand and overcome this issue, Javier is now happily married and is providing seminars and life coaching services to help people suffering fear of commitment.

Written by: Adrian Holguin, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Seeking the approval of others is something that many people do without even realizing it. From a young age, we are taught to seek validation from our parents, teachers, and peers. While seeking approval can be beneficial in some cases, it can also be dangerous and detrimental to our mental and emotional well-being. When we seek the approval of others, we are essentially giving them power over us. We allow their opinions and judgments to influence our thoughts and actions, often at the expense of our own desires and needs. This can lead to feelings of anxiety, self-doubt, voice disappearing, and a lack of confidence in our own abilities. Furthermore, seeking approval can cause us to engage in behaviors that are not true to ourselves. We may change our appearance, our beliefs, or our values in order to fit in with a certain group or gain the approval of a certain individual. This can lead to a loss of authenticity and a lack of fulfillment in our lives. In order to avoid getting trapped in an approval cycle, we must first recognize who we are asking for approval from or who we expect approval from. It can be very helpful to receive approval from others, but it is not always a good thing. Approval can sometimes be worse than no approval at all. As a result, it's crucial to be able to distinguish between good and bad. Before seeking approval, here are four tips from my personal experience to consider: 1. Identify the Source Determine if the person giving the approval has the expertise or experience to provide relevant guidance. One of the most important things you can do is to identify the source of the approval. Determine if the person has the relevant expertise or experience to provide guidance that is relevant to your specific situation. For example, if you're looking for financial decision approval, it's important to seek advice from someone who has experience in finance and investing. It's important to be clear about what you want to achieve and why you are seeking approval. This will help you to evaluate the source of the advice and assess whether they are qualified to provide guidance. 2. Consider Your Goals Think about if the approval or advice aligns with your goals and values. You should also consider your goals and values before seeking approval. Consider whether the approval or advice you seek aligns with your goals and values before following it blindly. When it doesn't align with your goals or values, it may not be beneficial to your success. It is important to understand why you seek a certain source of approval and what you intend to accomplish. It will help you evaluate whether your goals and values are aligned with them. 3. Do Your Research Conduct your own research to verify the accuracy and helpfulness of the approval. The best way to verify the accuracy and usefulness of what you are looking for is to conduct your own research. You can also gain a better understanding of the subject matter, which can lead to more informed decisions. Also, you might be able to identify potential risks or pitfalls by doing your own research. By doing so, you can avoid approval and make better decisions. 4. Trust Your Instincts Ultimately, you should follow your instincts and judgment when deciding what to do. Ultimately, you should trust your own instincts and judgment when taking a decision or following a direction. If something doesn't feel right, it's okay to ask for additional guidance. You know yourself and your situation better than anyone else, so trust your instincts and make the decisions that are right for you. By doing this, you can avoid approval and make better decisions. Breaking the cycle of seeking approval is not easy, but it is possible. The first step is to become aware of the behavior and how it is affecting your life. Next, work on building your self-esteem and confidence. This can be done through self-reflection, positive self-talk, and engaging in activities that bring you joy and fulfillment. Finally, learn to trust your own instincts and judgment. Remember that you are the expert on your own life, and your opinions and beliefs are just as valid as anyone else's. Trusting yourself and being true to yourself is the key to living a fulfilling and authentic life. In conclusion, seeking the approval of others can be dangerous and detrimental to our mental and emotional well-being. By becoming aware of our behavior, building our self-esteem and confidence, and learning to trust our own instincts and judgment, we can break the cycle of seeking approval and live a more fulfilling and authentic life. Do not forget that your opinions and beliefs are equally valid as anyone else's, and you deserve the right to live a life that is true to yourself. It is important to emphasize that you don't have to seek any approval from anyone else in your life. The only person who has a right to your life is you, and you are responsible for the choices you make. Never let anyone make you feel less. Making a decision does not require being rude. Instead, stand by your instincts with emphasis and temper. You'll be amazed at how much happier and fulfilled you can be when you start living life on your own terms. "Change your thoughts, change your life.” Follow me on Instagram, and LinkedIn for more info! Read more from Adrian! Adrian Holguin, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Adrian Holguin is a leading industry executive and thought leader. Holguin has developed long-term growth strategies for companies in order to increase their revenue. Holguin has collaborated with top executives to understand their demands, develop practical solutions, implement procedures to address your problems, and develop innovations and transformation strategies that create value. Throughout his career, Holguin has worked for international corporations as well as small and medium-sized companies in the food industry. He is dedicated to helping individuals change their mindset so that they can achieve everything that they desire in life. "Change your thoughts, change your life" is his karma.

Written by: Lainne Love, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. People often come to me for coaching because they want something more. Something bigger and better on the business side of life. They are entrepreneurs who want to innovate, disrupt, build their legacy, and make more money, or professionals who want to rise and lead in their fields, wishing for more career success and a more impactful sense of contribution. When we sit down and assess how to achieve those things and what obstacles are in their way, it turns out that the things holding them back are not directly related to the business or professional side of life. We need to address some aspects of self-mastery, which I define as; the willingness and ability to commit to yourself, to improve every day, to meet challenges with intention, to analyze, and reflect on your thoughts and deeds, to direct your mind, to keep going ‒ no matter what hits you, to be better every day. Self-mastery is a lifestyle in its relentless pursuit of the constantly evolving better version of you. It requires taking responsibility for everything that shows up in your life. Discipline, practice, contemplation, growth, on repeat. If there is one message I can isolate both from my work with clients and my own experience working full-time, single parenting a neurodivergent child, building a successful coaching business, authoring books, and furthering my education, all while being a kickass human, it is that self-mastery is the single most crucial skill for anyone who wants to achieve more of their professional goals. There are three reasons why self-mastery tends to come up in business life coaching. First, there can be a disconnect in the person’s vision for their business life. We always start by talking about that vision: what is the goal? What is the mission driving them in their work? What do they want out of the professional side of life? Our conversation frequently shows that the person has some ambition but isn’t allowing themselves to think big enough. Or that they’re too afraid to go bigger. Or, they think they’re asking for too much. So job one is to gain clarity on the ambition and do some healing—or, as I think of it, restoration ‒ on the person’s idea of themselves. The second way that self-mastery comes up in business life coaching is that there can be a disconnect between the person’s vision for their professional path and the rest of their life. They are often unsure how to make their business vision work with the other aspects of their life. It might be that they do not fit their business life well into the whole package of their life. You don’t have a business life cut off from the other aspects of your life—sometimes, we might imagine that we do. But taking care of our bodies (exercise, eating well), parenting, and relationships—all aspects of the same life. They draw on the same body, mind, time, and energy. So we need to put all those things together in a way that creates harmony. That certainly involves self-mastery. And thirdly, there is always a link between our business lives and self-mastery when we pursue greater ambitions because when you want bigger things in your business life, they will demand bigger things from you. And those increased demands will impact all aspects of your life. You need to make sure that you can handle that. That’s where self-mastery comes into play. On the business side of life, self-mastery looks like this: your work life is a conscious and satisfying choice. You have clarity about where you’re going in your work life and confidence in how to get there. You are running your professional life instead of it running you. My message is to encourage everyone wanting to achieve success with a gap between their ambition and reality to consciously build up their self-mastery skills. I have studied and applied many tools to my life that build self-mastery and taught my clients to do the same thing. None of us has regretted it—and neither will you. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Lainne! Lainne Love, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Lainne Love, is an Award Winning Intuitive Business Coach & Author, Leading Edge Healer, CEO, Mystic, and Momma. Growing up in a toxic environment left her feeling broken, worthless, and powerless. To overcome her limited beliefs and create a new legacy, Lainne did a deep dive into healing and mastery to uncover how to restore her power that felt lost in the chaos of trauma. Now she inspires others to break free through self-mastery so they too can reclaim their power and birth the legacy they are here to deliver.

Written by: Michelle Martin, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Have you ever worked for a "nothing is good enough" boss? If you have, you know the sinking feeling that comes from your exhaustive efforts falling into the bottomless pit of never being or doing enough. The tyrant boss creates a demoralizing, demotivating, exhausting, damaging and energy-zapping environment. The thought of a boss like this, or worst yet ‒ your current boss is probably triggering some feelings right now. You may be thinking, "You know my boss?" or "Been there, done that, never going back." And further, if someone you cared about worked for a boss like this, you would likely and unapologetically advise them to quit. Here's an ironic twist: the "nothing is good enough" boss is you when you let imposter syndrome hijack your thoughts. The deeper beliefs you hold, potentially ones you are unaware of, feed the "you are not enough" tyrant boss. So whenever you deflect compliments, downplay your part in an achievement, deny your positive impact on others and tolerate the thoughts that you are not enough, I ask ‒ "how are you different from the tyrant boss?" Psychology Today defines imposter syndrome as people who struggle to believe that they deserve their achievements and the high esteem others hold of them. When imposter syndrome hits, people feel they aren't as competent or intelligent as others might think—and that soon enough, others will discover this fact. It's a severe form of self-doubt. Imposter Syndrome tends to impact those tethered to high standards of success and achievement as part of their identity or worth. Additionally, those different from their peers are more likely to experience Imposter Syndrome. Here is a short list of how it can manifest, do any of these resonate? Procrastination, workaholic tendencies, negative self-talk, self-comparison, difficulties accepting praise, perfectionism and fixed mindset tendencies. If any of this list resonates, here is how to fire that tyrant boss, aka imposter syndrome. 3 Things to Start Doing Acknowledge that it's happening to you and the thoughts that cause your confidence to waver. When this happens, reflect on these questions "How well are these thoughts serving me?", "How are these thoughts impacting the relationship with myself?" and "What is the exact opposite thought, and what would happen if I believed that?" Accept compliments from others. You positively impact others, their thoughts, feelings and their lives. Next time you receive a compliment, get curious and ask, "What about the training did you find most useful?" Questions recruit your logical brain, which can help move your focus away from your feelings. Get comfortable with your greatness and try one of these exercises! Ask three people you trust: "What do you admire about me?". The answer will surprise you. This is an uncomfortable task for the hyper-independent, overachiever who suppresses feelings. Challenge yourself to do and then further believe what you hear. Write out a list of achievements. I recently completed my list for a job interview and found that writing things out is incredibly powerful, more so than just thinking of the list. There was no denying my key achievements – I achieved great things – it was on paper, and I could see it, making it easier to believe. 3 Things to Stop! Comparing yourself to others. Comparison is the place where happiness goes to die. What if the thing that makes you different is the exact reason why you are meant to be there? Abandoning who you are to fit in. You, at your best, add more value to your work, family, and mental health. Crediting your success to luck, networking, timing or anything else that isn't you as the contributing factor. Try this add-on to the achievements exercise; after you list your achievements, write out what it was about you that specifically added to the achievement. Imposter syndrome is like a sinking ship – bailing water will never end unless you address the holes. You deserve mental health, self-belief and confidence. It's time to fire that tyrant boss so you can bring your full value as you are. Michelle Martin is a former Executive-Level Leader of a Fortune 250 company turned Executive Coach and Consultant from Canada. She is a self-made leader starting from the frontlines and making her way through several departments before ending her corporate career. She collected a plethora of business and leadership experiences along the way, including learning what it takes to evolve personally. Wanting to take her leadership skills to a higher caliber, Michelle trained as a professional coach with IPEC, the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching. Michelle is exceptionally gifted in mentoring others through their self-leadership journey and building synergistic teams. Her experience in start-ups, acquisitions and an entire team rebuild has given her the arena to put concepts into action, fully immersing into the heart of leading through change. Her mission is to champion each person's individualism, pulling out their strengths and talents while improving self-management as they move towards their North Star. She believes we can do meaningful work while having fun and living a balanced life. Are you interested in taking your learning to a higher level? By partnering with a coach, you can deepen your self-belief and address the situations that hijack your confidence, building resilience and giving you the ability to shine as your best self. Want to discover how Michelle can help you enhance your self-belief to improve your performance? Then, apply to book a Clarity Call at this link. Follow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Michelle! Michelle Martin, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Michelle Martin is a self-made executive-level leader for a fortune 500 company turned professional Coach. Starting from nothing, not even a high-school diploma, she proves a successful business track record forged solely from personal growth. Her journey naturally led Michelle to the craft of core energy coaching. A coaching practice that starts at the core of the client, who they are and want to be. With a co-created path, clients learn to lean into their energy using their newfound power to achieve their personal and professional goals. Her Motto: Be courageous, ever-evolving and true to yourself.

Written by: Ana Parra Vivas, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Intuition or gut feeling is knowing whether you are doing something right or wrong. Understanding what intuition is and why it is important is key to achieving success in anything we do in life. When we develop or strengthen our intuition, we will always know or feel that the decisions we make are the right ones. Albert Einstein said, “The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.” The rational mind is the mind we use when we are solving an arithmetic problem when we use facts to make a decision. The intuitive mind is when we feel the answer. For example, someone told you they loved you and made you a promise, but you knew they were lying. In this case, your rational mind says how could you not believe this person standing in front of you? However, you had a gut feeling and knew this person was lying. This feeling is vital in our lives and it helps us to make the right decisions, so we always achieve or manifest our desires. For example, highly effective salespeople, police detectives, and lawyers have a highly-developed intuition. They have trained themselves to feel the energy of people instead of just hearing what people are saying. You cannot just lie to these people because they will know it. Intuition, gut feeling, sixth sense, or Inner Voice is not exclusive to women or mothers. Everybody can develop this powerful gift. This sense of knowing comes from 3 different sources: From God or Divine Spirit From our mind From the thoughts of others If you surround yourself with people who complain and only speak negatively about themselves or others, you will receive their thoughts. If you are constantly consuming negative information through news, social media, or TV, you will only think of negative ideas. And if you do the above, you will block the ideas that come from Divine Spirit or God. I have discovered three powerful steps that helped me strengthen my intuition (Inner Voice). Step 1: Feed your mind with positive information. In order to remove destructive emotions and negative thoughts, it is essential to shift the negative habit of consuming negative information daily and start reading and listening to positive information. This information can be from self-help books, podcasts, and videos on YouTube. Stop consuming any negative information that does not motivate, inspire, and uplift you. Step 2: Define a Goal. Divine Spirit will not send you good ideas if there is not a clear Goal. Divine Spirit sends better feedback through our intuition or Inner Voice when we clarify our desires. Here is a great article that will help you start setting and achieving your goals. Step 3: Building healthy mental habits to strengthen your Intuition or Inner Voice. The only way to shift the habit of consuming negative information and acquire the strength and motivation to pursue your goals is by practicing Healthy Mental Habits™. Healthy Mental Habits™ are actions to take every day in order to stay on the same vibration of your goal and stay connected with Divine Spirit. Some of these habits are: Practice gratitude and send love to those who bother you. Meditation or Prayer Visualize your goal. Here is an article on visualization to help you understand it more. Follow the guidance of your Inner Voice or Intuition. Healthy Mental Habits™ are actions that I practice daily. I have tested many different methods. These actions are the most powerful to not only strengthen intuition but also keep balance in your mental health. There are more details on how to practice these habits in my Amazon Best Seller book I Trust My Inner Voice. The 3 steps mentioned above will strengthen your intuition or Inner Voice. Be certain that after putting into practice the above steps any feeling, sign, or idea that comes to your mind is all part of a bigger plan for you. This bigger plan is the law of attraction at work. Through your Inner Voice you will get the feelings or signs necessary to attract and manifest your goals and desires. By listening to your Inner Voice you will always make the right decision. In My Amazon Best Seller book, I Trust – My Inner Voice – I explain in detail the 3 steps to strengthen the Inner Voice. I provide tools to help the reader implement these steps. When you trust your Inner Voice, you will learn how you can manifest the things you want. Let this book help you on your journey to have a happy, harmonious, balanced, and abundant life. When you purchase the book, you can download 4 amazing bonuses, including the e-book version, so you can start reading immediately. Get your bonuses from this website I Trust – My Inner Voice. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn visit my website for more info! Read more from Ana! Ana Parra Vivas, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Ana Parra Vivas can help you reconcile your personal and professional life to achieve a successful and well-balanced lifestyle. She can guide you to manifest the life you dream of. After achieving success in a high-level marketing position at a Fortune 500 company and in her family life. She felt frustrated and guilty that her career was taking away time with her children and husband. She did not feel fulfilled as a woman. All of these negative feelings and thoughts caused her stress and anxiety. Drawing on her own experiences, Ana has created a unique program that teaches women how to discover the root cause of their problems. This program implements healthy mental habits to eliminate fear and anxiety and create a thriving, peaceful, and harmonic life.

Written by: Emily Bissen, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. If you're looking to expand your network and build meaningful connections, consistency is key. Whether you're seeking new clients, business partners, or just making new connections, staying consistent with your outreach efforts will help you see better results and build stronger relationships over time. 5 tips to be consistent with outreach: 1. Set a goal Decide what you want to achieve through your outreach efforts, and set a clear goal for yourself. This will help you stay focused and motivated, and it will also make it easier to measure your success. People you talk to will likely fit into one of four buckets: prospect, strategic partner, someone you can learn from, or someone that just isn’t a fit for any of those things. 2. Create a Key Performance Indicator Decide how often you want to reach out to new connections, and create a KPI (Key Performance Indicator) that works for you. Commit to yourself to reach out to a certain number of people per day so you can stay focused on your goal and move the needle daily. Consistent daily action is what will keep your pipeline full. 3. Personalize your outreach Take the time to personalize your outreach messages, and do not start with a pitch. When you start your reach out genuinely wanting to reconnect and add value, maybe see if there is anyone you can connect in your network you can them with, this shows that you want to add value to the relationship, and it increases the chances that they'll respond. 4. Keep track of your progress Keep a record of your outreach efforts, including who you've reached out to, what you've said, and how they've responded. This will help you see what's working and what's not, and it will also help you stay on track and remind you to follow up if you haven’t heard from someone. 5. Make it a habit Consistency is key. By making it a habit to reach out to new and previous connections, on a regular basis, you'll build stronger relationships over time and see better results. And if you’re looking for additional ways to Hack Your Consistency, read this article by Brainz Executive Contributor Harri Pereira HERE. Staying consistent with your outreach efforts is essential for building meaningful connections and achieving your goals. By setting a goal, creating a Key Performance Indicator for yourself, personalizing your outreach, keeping track of your progress, and making it a habit, you can tap into the power of consistency and achieve greater success. If you are looking to hone your business development and sales strategy and would like to learn more about how we could help you overcome your challenges and find your flow, follow me on LinkedIn, or visit my website for more info! Read more from Emily! Emily Bissen, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine When it comes to connections, conversations, and having fun making things happen, Emily Bissen your gal. She created this business to help founders, business development, and sales professionals find the right strategies that help them connect with their ideal prospects with success and ease.

Written by: Kathy Grassett, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. If you’re looking to escape your corporate career and launch a profitable consulting, coaching, or expert service-based business, listen up. I want you to fail faster. I realize that using the word “fail” is risky since fear of failure is one of the biggest obstacles holding back leaders who are DONE with corporate from launching businesses. So, why would I ever tell someone to do it? Well, hear me out because doing it (and doing it faster) is the key to accelerating your results. The phrase ‘fail faster’ comes from the technology world, which is the industry I spent 20 years in before becoming a business consultant and coach. Many years ago, when IT teams needed to write software, business analysts would meet with the client and write down all the requirements that the software should meet based on what the client said. It was a long, tedious process, so the business analyst could spend weeks, even months writing these big ol’ documents specifying what this software should do. (I wrote several myself back in the day.) Then technical people would go design the software and build it, other technical people would test it, and then, finally, toward the end of the project, it’d be given to the people who’ll actually use it, to try it out and make sure it did what it was supposed to do. And that’s when the firestorm happened. Clients would not accept the system as done. A few reasons why: Since the people who provided the requirements were not usually the people who would use the system, they wouldn’t get a lot of the requirements right, and the system was built to the wrong specifications. The client changed their mind about how some features should work. The client thought of new requirements that they forgot to mention earlier. So much time had passed to get the software to test, that the client’s business objectives had changed and now they needed the software to do something different. Every. Single. Time. Despite all the time spent trying to get it right up front, the software was never right in the end. Not even close enough to go forward and implement it. Now, you don’t need to be an IT expert to know that that’s incredibly inefficient, wasteful, and frustrating for everyone involved. The IT industry then evolved into what’s called agile development. And it was aimed at getting through those surprises or ‘failures’ faster instead of getting blindsided by them at the end of the project when it was too late, and the entire budget had been spent. So, IT teams would get a good grasp on the big picture and just enough detail to start building the software. They’d build a little, give it to the client to check out, and incorporate their feedback. Then they’d build a little more, give it back, and so on. Much of the missed or forgotten details and changes would surface much sooner. Teams could course correct swiftly. In the end, the software that was delivered was much closer to what the client needed in much less time, without expensive rework. As someone who worked through both eras of software development, I can tell you this concept was a game changer. And a concept I now successfully apply to launching and growing new consulting, coaching, and expert service-based businesses, which is why you can start making good money in as little as 90 days. Nothing is ever perfect when it’s implemented. Not software, and not consulting or coaching programs and businesses. So, you can take one of two paths: Spend weeks, months, even years overanalyzing your decisions, cramming everything you think your future clients will need into your program upfront, and trying to make it perfect before anyone sees it ‒ only to realize afterward that it’s not what you or your clients wanted – and you didn’t make any money during this time, nor are you in a position to start. or Spend a few weeks focused on the key foundational components of your new business and putting a simple, effective, and viable product that will get results out into the world to see how well it performs and how you feel delivering it – knowing that you will learn, evolve, change, and improve as you go while getting paid much sooner to do it. I highly recommend option 2. But you can’t improve on something if you don’t ever put that something out into the world to improve upon. You’re going to run into surprises when you launch your program. You’ll miss some details. Some things won’t land as you’d hoped. You’ll learn a lot. The key is to figure this stuff out faster. Fail faster. Fail faster and learn what can only be learned by doing, so you can swiftly adjust and move on – saving precious time, preventing massive frustration, and accelerating the path to a new, exciting income, so you can replace your salary and kiss corporate goodbye. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Kathy! Kathy Grassett, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Kathy Grassett is a business coach, speaker, and leader specializing in career reinvention, business growth, and money mastery after a life in corporate. After a successful 20-year corporate career in IT, she had trouble adjusting to life as an entrepreneur and realized her lingering corporate identity was limiting her potential. Kathy now teaches clients her strategies for shedding the corporate layers that are holding them back and creating a simple but lucrative business model that will power them into exciting new levels of impact & income. Kathy’s mission is to help her clients surpass their corporate success by making a lot more money with a lot less effort in a way that is powerfully authentic to them.

Written by: Brihem Johnson, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Are you feeling stuck in your personal and professional life? Do you struggle with negative self-talk and limiting beliefs? If so, it's time to start your journey toward positive personal development. Positive personal development is all about adopting a growth mindset and taking intentional steps toward improving yourself. It's not about perfection, but progress. By prioritizing your personal development, you can unlock your full potential and create a more fulfilling life. Here are some practical tips to help you on your journey towards positive personal development: Embrace a growth mindset: Instead of seeing challenges as roadblocks, see them as opportunities to learn and grow. Set achievable goals: Break down your long-term goals into smaller, achievable steps to avoid feeling overwhelmed. Practice self-compassion: Treat yourself with kindness and understanding, especially during difficult times. Surround yourself with positivity: Surround yourself with people who uplift and encourage you. Learn new skills: Expand your knowledge and skills through courses, workshops, and online resources. Take care of your physical health: Exercise, eat healthy, and get enough rest to boost your energy and mood. Develop a gratitude practice: Take time each day to reflect on what you're grateful for, no matter how small. Practice mindfulness: Be present in the moment and cultivate inner peace through meditation or other mindfulness practices. Focus on solutions, not problems: Instead of dwelling on problems, focus on finding solutions. Act: Don't just think about making changes, take action towards your goals and dreams. By incorporating these tips into your life, you can start your journey towards positive personal development. Remember, it's not about perfection, but progress. Embrace the journey and enjoy the growth that comes with it. Brihem Johnson, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Brihem Johnson, is a digital media icon. Born and raised In Philadelphia Pennsylvania, he believe in making a change. He is determined to change the stereotypes built around where come from determines who you become. Father and digital marketing professional he is both the founder and CEO of Vi3ions LLC. Vi3ions became his platform to create content, boost brands, exercise his digital marketing skills and create a impact. He believes we all have three separate perceptions of ourselves, the way you view yourself, the way others view you, and the way you view yourselves based upon how others view you. " In a world full of dreamers, I have vi3ions". ‒ Brihem Johnson Sources: "The Power of Positive Thinking" by Norman VincentPeale "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" by Carol S. Dweck "The Miracle Morning" by Hal Elrod Related Articles: "10 Habits of Highly Successful People" "The Importance of Self-Care for Personal Development"

Written by: Dr. Allen Lycka, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Your purpose is one of the most powerful motivators in life. It's the driving force that propels us forward and gives us the energy and determination to reach our goals. But what exactly is your purpose, and how do we find it? According to Jack Canfield, your purpose is why we're here. The unique combination of our passions, talents, values, and experiences gives us a sense of direction and fulfillment in life. It's the thing that makes us feel alive and excited to wake up each morning. Finding your purpose in life can be a challenge. It's not something that you can read in a book or learn in a classroom. Instead, it's something that you have to discover for yourself through a process of self-reflection and experimentation. One of the best ways to start this process is by asking yourself some critical questions. What are your passions? What are you good at? What values are important to you? What experiences have shaped who you are? Once you better understand yourself, you can start exploring different areas of your life that align with your passions, talents, values, and experiences. For example, if you're passionate about helping others and have a talent for teaching, you might explore a career in education or counseling. If you value creativity and have a background in art, consider a career in the creative arts. It's also important to remember that your purpose in life may change over time. Likewise, your passions, talents, values, and experiences may also change as you grow and evolve. That's why checking in with yourself and reassessing your purpose regularly is essential. Another way to find your purpose is by looking at the problems you see in the world and the people around you. What are the issues that you care about? What are the problems that you want to solve? What kind of impact do you want to make in the world? For example, consider a career in sustainable energy or conservation if you care about environmental issues. On the other hand, if you're passionate about social justice, consider exploring a career in advocacy or community organizing. It's also important to remember that your purpose in life is not something that you can achieve or attain. It's not a destination that you're trying to reach. Instead, it's a journey that you're on. Your purpose is something that you're always working towards, always striving to live up to. To live a purposeful life, you must have a clear and compelling vision of the future: An image of the kind of life you want to live. The sort of person you want to be. The type of impact you want to make in the world. A vision will give you a sense of direction, motivation, and inspiration to work toward your goals. It will give you a sense of purpose, something to strive for and live for. So, to find your purpose in life, start by asking yourself some critical questions, look at the problems and issues around you, and create a clear vision of the future you want to make. Remember, it's a journey, not a destination, and it may change over time. But with a sense of purpose, you can live a life filled with passion, fulfillment, and meaning. In conclusion, the purpose is not something you can find; it's something you create. The combination of your passions, talents, values, and experiences gives you a sense of direction and fulfillment in life. The purpose is why we're here, it's the thing that makes us feel alive, and it's the thing that gives us meaning. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Youtube, or visit my website for more info! Read more from Dr. Allen! Dr. Allen Lycka, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Dr. Allen Lycka is acknowledged as one of the leading cosmetic dermatologists in the world. In 2003, Dr. Lycka was diagnosed with ALS and given six months to live. After fighting the diagnosis, he is here today as a result of his courage and tenacity. Having been given a “golden ticket” Dr. Lycka used his experience to co-author the books The Secrets To Living A Fantastic Life with Harriet Tinka, Pillars of Success with 1 New York Times Best Selling Author Jack Canfield and bLU volume 1 with Corey Poirier. He is the host and executive director of How To Live a Fantastic Life show with 4 million listeners per episode. He is a sought-after speaker.