Design Your Success Podcast

On this holiday episode, we look at 5 tips we can apply to wrap up the year well. The 5 tips are: *Review  *Rejoice *Recharge *Remember *Ready The show takes a break and we resume in January with a new season. Tune in to discover how you can claim your free 7 day audio course to support you in setting your 2016 goals the right way. Get your course here: www.Steps2SuccessAcademy.com  

Do we entrepreneurs sometimes base our identity and sense of security on the success we achieve? After earning a Master's degree at 23 years old; Mia Davies started her entrepreneurial journey. She has started 2 companies and generated over 7 figures in business. After years of chasing and achieving worldly success, something changed in January 2014 and she almost walked away from it all. Listen in as we talk about spirituality, family and success. Discover why Mia re-defined success after her business achievements, and how today she is equipping entrepreneurs to achieve God-Centered Success.  For all of Mia´s links visit this episode's show notes at www.LBSuccess.com

It is the last lap of 2015, the festive season is here. A time when we celebrate and reflect as we wrap up another year. So what does coffee, your bosses slim wife and hope have to do with you finishing your 2015 strong? Listen to this short Hadithi (story) episode and get the inside scoop. Visit www.LBSuccess.com for more inspiration.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, today's show is about appreciating the unique gifts, talents and skills we all have. Just like your fingerprints, no one has the unique perspective that you have. Because no one has made the exact same experiences as you. Tune in and discover four good things that can happen when you follow your dreams and why it is not a selfish thing to do. Find out how to tackle the imposter syndrome and why the world needs what you have, even when you don't feel like an expert. Visit www.LBSuccess.com for more inspiration.

Sometimes we get so caught up in the journey of following our dreams we forget its about the journey as well as the destination. We are not human doings, but human beings, who experience beautiful seasons in life. When a potential (wanna-be) butterfly is hanging upside down on a leave; nothing exciting seems to be going on in the cocoon. But just like in that cocoon, a lot of life-changing things happen in our lives away from the public's eye. Transformation can be painful, boring and lonely. But we can still enjoy the process of change. As the year comes to an end, this is an encore episode to encourage you; irrespective of where you are, what you have or not achieved so far in 2015, remember to enjoy the seasons in your journey. Visit www.lbsuccess.com for more inspiration

Have you ever had that feeling that things need to change sooner than later? Today´s interview will show you how. After 8 years working at a bank, Sarah Williams left her job in London, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, wrote two books, started a company based on her passion. All in 2 short years. She shares her inspiring journey explaining why MEMORIES not MATERIAL stuff like designer handbags and big houses are more important and 3 simple IAT steps you can also take to get started on following your dreams. For Sarah´s links and resources, check out the show notes at www.LBSuccess.com

Like stubborn monkeys and nuts, sometimes we tightly hold on to excuses that stand between us and the success we desire. As the year draws to an end its still a good time to finish 2015 strong and set ourselves up for a successful 2016. On today's Hadithi (story) you will find out what nuts and stubborn monkeys have to do with you designing the life and business of your dreams. Visit www.LBSuccess.com for more inspiration.

Zig Ziglar said FEAR is False Evidence Appearing Real... In this episode we look at what to do when fear threatens to stop us from following our passion...We also look at 2 way people react to you when you make progress and I share how I almost became a Monday Morning heart attack statistic and the insecurities am having stepping out of my comfort zone. Got a passion you would like to follow? Tune in then feel the fear and do it anyway. Visit www.LBSuccess.com for more inspiration

On this episode we look at some good reasons to follow your passion and what that has to do with your health. It´s been said if you find something you love to do you will never work another day in your life...Well, that's not exactly true. It may be your passion, but it's still work. The reason it may not feel like hard work is because when we do something we enjoy, time flies and we are fulfilled. Get two free chapters of the Passion to Profit book here.

Clifford Owusu is a talented entertainer with a passion for dance and making people laugh. With his positive attitude coupled with an admirable work ethic, Cliff shows us how following our passion can bring us joy and make others happy. He´s won the hearts of  international audiences of different cultures and countries. His YouTube channel has garnered over 19,409,358 views as people watch his comedy and intercultural videos designed to entertain and educate both young and old. Join the happy viewers of Clifford's Well-dressed entertainment on YouTube Visit www.LBSuccess.com for your Passion to Profit eBook download.  

Information is today's new currency. People are willing to pay for your knowledge if it helps them solve specific problems. On this Hadithi (story) episode, we look at the value of knowing where to put effort. We also see why it's good to highlight both features and benefits of your products and services. Tune in and discover how an old man, a hammer and a ship can help us in business when we hear the words, "That's too expensive, would you please drop the price?" To claim your copy of the pre-launch book Passion to Profit, visit www.LBSuccess.com    

September 30th is International #PodcastDay. One year ago today Live By Design Radio also launched. We are celebrating podcasting and thanking all our listeners, guests, sponsers and supporters. This episode is different. We blow our trumpet a bit. But we also share the birthday goodies of a free download of my new book. At the end you find out how to get your copy of the Passion to Profit - How to make money doing what you enjoy. Visit www.LBSuccess.com for more inspiration.

On #PodcastDay 30th September 2015 this show will be 1 year old! On today´s episode I share a bit about how I got to podcasting. Following the dream of inspiring you. Hear about 3 Simple, but often ignored reasons why we fail to follow our Dreams, and what you can do about them. One of the ways we can follow our dreams is by setting goals that give our dreams deadlines. Claim your Free GOALS Productivity Checklist and start getting things done faster. Download yours today. www.LBSuccess.com  

Speaker and International Best Selling Author Alicia White works with coaches, authors and business experts helping them define and implement their Unique Speaker Identity. Tune in to this interview and learn practical strategies on how you can generate leads and revenue every time you speak. Discover how to give your message legs; long after you leave the stage. Visit www.LBSuccess.com for the resources mentioned today and more inspiration.

Every heard these words? "You´re too old, or too young." "Sorry, you don´t have what we are looking for..."  If yes then you know the sting of rejection. It´s not nice. But just because someone doesn´t see your potential, doesn´t mean you quite on your dreams. Listen in today and be inspired by Misty Copeland´s story. Someone out there is waiting for you to step up and fulfill your potential. Will you dare follow your dreams despite the odds that are against you? All things are possible to those who believe.  Visit www.LBSuccess.com today for your  Goals eCoarse

Tune in to this hadithi episode and discover what a donkey, a farmer and an old well can teach us about overcoming challenging situations in life.At the end there is a special CD download gift that you can claim for free. If you like the podcast, why not share with your friends? Claim your MP3 download here today: www.lbsuccess.com/wof.html

Have you ever been down, but not out? Season 2 kicks off with a short owed explanation as to why Live by Design Radio went off air beyond the announced 1-month break in June.Live happens! Sometimes we are not prepared for the storms and hurricanes of life that knock the wind off our sails. But with an anchor, the ship doesn´t have to sink. Tune in and find out what happened when adversity knocked down our family doors. Visit www.LBSuccess.Com for more inspiration.

They say knowledge is power. But really is it? I beg to disagree. Tune in and find out why... This is a short wrap up of the 30 episodes on season 1. We take a summer break and will be back with season 2  in July, some amazing guests and new content to help you follow your dreams. Meanwhile, why not implement some of the inspiration you have gotten from this podcast. Welcome to share your thoughts on whether knowledge is power here: www.LiveByDesignRadio.com

Is there such a thing as time management? Do we sometimes sacrifice our partners, children and health on the alter of success? We can´t really manage time, but we can manage our time and invest it wisely. On this 30th episode, I share a story about a boy who collected money to buy some time for his daddy. The simple story can help us remember the importance of work-life balance so the things that really count remain a priority. This episode concludes season 1. We resume with episode # 31 on the 1st week of June. Stay tuned and thank you for listening in. Visit www.LBSuccess.com today, for more inspiration 

Many times we don´t follow our dreams because we have some limiting beliefs We start all kinds of projects and constantly have (NEW) big ideas. Chasing the next bright thing can be a form of self sabotage (or ADD) Yes if something´s not working, no need riding a dead horse. There is a time to file it as learning experience. It´s NOT failure. It´s feedback. But if you have a long history and trail of all sorts of unfinished projects, or there is an area you have been struggling with for years; it may be wise to examine if some birds have built a nest on your head. Stinking thinking may be the root of the unwanted fruit in your life. Because as a man thinks within himself, so is he. Instead of blame-shifting or feeling like victims, changing our thoughts can be the beginning of positive change so we can have, be or do what we desire, dream of and deserve. Thoughts are like birds. We can´t stop them flying over our heads, but we can stop them from building a nest on our heads. Change your thoughts. Change your l