We all need someone in our life who has the courage to kick our butt and tell us the truth. In fact, the more powerful you are, the more you need this level of hardcore accountability. As a life coach, I work with very powerful people and the biggest block they have in going to the next level is the fact that nobody stands up to them and no one tells them the truth. So, they have the power to accomplish big things… but often they are limited and they don’t know it. What about you? Do you have someone in…
Author: Matthew Ferry
Matthew Ferry
Matthew Ferry, is a Spiritual Teacher, Songwriter and Best-Selling Author. For the last 26 years, Matthew Ferry has coached thousands of top performers to achieve Enlightened Prosperity™. His books, videos, audios, songs, meditations and seminars all utilize his street tested methodology called The Rapid Enlightenment Process™. Among his many projects, Ferry manages a blog and spearheads The Ignite Mastermind. Matthew Ferry is also the author of Quiet Mind Epic Life, an Amazon Self Help and Spirituality best-seller in the US, Canada, Australia and Japan. Matthew and his family live in Southern California.
In my recent post, Happiness is a Skill Worth Developing, I mentioned that happiness comes naturally when you stop resisting people’s attitudes, mindsets, & behaviors. One of my readers commented, “If you can’t understand someone, you automatically develop a resistance, what should we think to not be resistant?” This is a very astute observation. The Drunk Monkey is hardwired to resist that which it does not understand. This makes happiness very difficult since you and I hardly understand anyone or anything in this world, including ourselves. So, the question becomes, “How do I maintain happiness in a world where I…
Every once in awhile we go through a slump or a down-cycle. Everything seems to be hard and you aren’t in the flow. During these periods of life, The Drunk Monkey goes on high alert. It begins to find everything wrong with life to try and fix it, avoid it or kill it. Of course, this only makes things worse. Here are some things I have found to be helpful in getting you out of a down-cycle. 1. Get outside. Walk in nature and practice appreciating the beauty around you. 2. Breathe. Take 3 long slow deep breaths every hour. 3. Move…
Are you ready to have one of your best years? If so, there are three words that can massively influence the way in which the next 12 months unfold for you. The first word is Power: If you have it, life is easy. If you don’t, life is hard. Here’s the good news! Even the most hopeless coaching clients I’ve worked with over the years had power… and it was up to me to help them free it and unleash that power so they could make cash, live the high life and make dreams come true… that is what you…
If you are feeling stuck and want to increase your effectiveness, then my Releasing Attachment Exercise is for you. Do this process when you are annoyed, scared, agitated or feeling like things just aren’t going your way. Here are the steps to release your attachment to an outcome that you are afraid of losing, like a project or a deal. I teach all my top clients this strategy to ensure they stay mentally strong, no matter what. #1 What are you afraid of losing? Attachment is the exaggerated fear of losing a positive benefit. You get attached to your exaggeration…
Have you ever heard yourself saying “Some day… when I have X… then I’ll be happy and satisfied.” News Flash: There is no “some day,” and living for “some day” will kill your inspiration and your dreams. That’s why I would like to share seven critical strategies designed to get you inspired and in action today! Are you ready to have a life filled with anticipation, excitement, joy and outstanding results? If you said yes, then let’s get started. Get Inspired Strategy #1: Write a one-year prophecy letter. It’s time to get out of the past, stop trying to fix…