There are so many people today who are having all kinds of health related issues and not knowing what some of the contributing factors are. One of the culprits might be their job … their job might be killing them and they don’t even realize it.

I relate to some degree to this scenario when it became clear to me that I was to be doing something else … pursuing my dream.

You might be feeling something similar but for reasons such as fear, uncertainty or guilt, you choose to remain where you are.

Yet, it’s not without experiencing emotional, mental, spiritual and physical consequences.

As a result of these experiences, these 5 signs could be an indicator that your job is killing you.

Here are the 5 signs:

1. Increased stress level

2. Not resting well

3. Increased irritability

4. Little or no fun anymore

5. More time vegging out … becoming a coach potato

If you are experiencing any of or all of these 5 signs, you need to take some action to change your current situation.

Links mentioned:

eBook:

7 steps to turn your passion and skills into doing what you want to do

TML185: 5 tips on pursuing your dream while working your 9 to 5 job

And by the way, as of this episode my book: The Midlife Launch – Successfully pursue your dream without giving up what’s important to you – is still in the #1 position on Amazon in the category that I was most interested in – midlife.

As a reminder, in this episode you will hear the word flight instead of episode mentioned. This fits with the format of the podcast.

Click Here and get your copy of my new #1 Best Selling eBook on Amazon 

Links mentioned in this episode :

1. Finding Your Passion In 3 Minutes Or Less | Episode TML176

2. 183: 7 Tips In Writing & Publishing Your 1st Book

Past episode worth listening to:

Feeling Stuck So Here Is What I Did | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML162

You Still Have What It Takes And Here Are 3 Reasons Why | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML169

More About Your Host:

All that you need to know about Your Sherpa – Kingsley Grant can be found at: www.kingsleygrant.com/about-kingsley. You can find out more about him from the following articles as well as the links below.

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► Twitter: @kingsleygrant

► LinkedIn: kingsleygrant

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Pursuing your dream while working a 9 to 5 job, seems almost impossible for some people. They just don’t the possibility.

The first response from many who adhere to the “impossible” idea, is that they don’t have time or there’s not enough time in the day to do that.

What I’ve also heard is that they are too tired to even think of doing anything more at the end of the day.

I get that. It is indeed a challenge. Who wants to give more of themselves after a long day of work? Simple; the person who have a dream in their heart that needs to be released.

This was me in 2007 and 2008. I had a dream of being a Motivational Speaker, Writer and Life Coach. I wanted to start my own business so that I could do the things that I believe God placed on my heart.

For that to become a reality, something had to give. I could not continue to do life as usual. It no longer could be business as usual.

After a long career – 21 years – I decided to resign so I could pursue my dream.

However, before that took place, I was building or testing out whether or not the ideas I had would be marketable and profitable.

When I realized it could be marketed and monetized, I decided it was time. Was everything in place? No. I had to act in faith that I could do this and I would find a way to make it happen.

It has been a no-looking-back journey for me. I am at a place now that I know this is what I’m supposed to do. I am so entrenched in this dream pursuit, I now know I could not go back to the 9 to 5.

Here are the 5 tips that I found helpful in pursuing your dream while working your 9 to 5 J.O.B.

1. Set aside time each day to work on your dream idea

2. Have specific tasks to do during this time

3. Use commute time for self-development

4. Attend meetups, conferences, workshops, etc.

5. Take courses online through outlets like Udemy and Coursera, etc

With these 5 tips, I believe you’ll be able to pursue your dream and one day look back and be glad you did.

And by the way, as of this episode my book: The Midlife Launch – Successfully pursue your dream without giving up what’s important to you – is still in the #1 position on Amazon in the category that I was most interested in – midlife.

As a reminder, in this episode you will hear the word flight instead of episode mentioned. This fits with the format of the podcast.

Click Here and get your copy of my new #1 Best Selling eBook on Amazon 

Links mentioned in this episode :

1. Finding Your Passion In 3 Minutes Or Less | Episode TML176

2. 183: 7 Tips In Writing & Publishing Your 1st Book

Past episode worth listening to:

Feeling Stuck So Here Is What I Did | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML162

You Still Have What It Takes And Here Are 3 Reasons Why | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML169

More About Your Host:

All that you need to know about Your Sherpa – ...

If you were to tell me that I would have written and published a few books a year ago, I would not have believed you. I didn’t see myself doing that. I know that I could if I was given a chance, encouraged and have someone who believed in me.

However, this was the farthest thing from my mind. I would think that people who wrote and published books were gifted and had the “know how.”

In my mind, to write a book was for special people; people who had something to write about. I didn’t… at least that was what I thought. Until…

Having set a hard date to have my most recent book published on May 31st 2016, was a game changer for me. I pushed hard with the writing and editing process. The deadline held me accountable.

I was able to get it uploaded to Amazon where I self-publish my books.

Here is the crazy thing: In five days after the release, it hit the #1 position on Amazon in the category that I was most interested in – midlife.

The 5 reasons I’m sharing in this episode on “why you should write a book now” are what I’ve learned from my process.

Here they are:

1. It becomes a medium for your message

2. It creates a wider reach

3. It increases your credibility

4. It allows 24/7 access to your mindset

5. It creates additional income or income opportunity

These are just a few of the ideas shared in this episode. You will hear the word flight instead of episode mentioned here. This will fit with the launching idea of the podcast

Click Here and get your copy of my new #1 Best Selling eBook on Amazon 

Links mentioned in this episode :

1. Finding Your Passion In 3 Minutes Or Less | Episode TML176

2. 183: 7 Tips In Writing & Publishing Your 1st Book

Past episode worth listening to:

Feeling Stuck So Here Is What I Did | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML162

You Still Have What It Takes And Here Are 3 Reasons Why | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML169

More About Your Host:

All that you need to know about Your Sherpa – Kingsley Grant can be found at: www.kingsleygrant.com/about-kingsley. You can find out more about him from the following articles as well as the links below.

► Website: www.kingsleygrant.com

► Twitter: @kingsleygrant

► LinkedIn: kingsleygrant

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Writing and publishing your first book can be quite challenging. As a matter of fact it can feel overwhelming especially if you don’t see yourself as a writer.

Some people disqualify themselves from even starting to write a book by inserting limiting beliefs into the narrative surrounding book writing. They might say something to the effect, “I’m not a writer.” “I can’t do that.” “I was never good at writing” and on and on they’ll go.

What this does, is strengthen the belief. The stronger the belief, the less likely they’ll ever write a book.

I know that I’m not a writer first. I am a motivational speaker who happens to write. I have to keep it in that order so that I don’t default to my limiting thinking belief.

There is also the fear of what people might think or say. The thought of having your work scrutinized and criticized is enough to put an end to the dream of becoming a published author.

However, this doesn’t have to be that way.

Here are 7 tips to change that narrative. These are tips to help you in the writing and publishing of your first book:

1. Don’t attempt to write a perfect book

2. Write to one person

3. Use a good writing tool you’re comfortable with

4. Write regularly (often)

5. Outline your book

6. Have it proof read

7. Self publish

In this episode, we will explore these 7 tips with examples demonstrating some of the how to’s.

These are just a few of the ideas shared in this episode. You will hear the word flight instead of episode mentioned here. This will fit with the launching idea of the podcast

Click Here and get your copy of this eBook on Amazon 

Links mentioned in this episode :

1. Finding Your Passion In 3 Minutes Or Less | Episode TML176

2. 178: Using Your Passion To Solve A Problem

3. 179: Using Your Passion To Attract Potential Customers / Clients 

4. 180: Creating Content They Cannot Refuse

5. 181: Discovering What Your Customer Want

6. Build your website with Anthony Grant’s A/E Editing Services

Past episode worth listening to:

Feeling Stuck So Here Is What I Did | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML162

You Still Have What It Takes And Here Are 3 Reasons Why | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML169

More About Your Host:

All that you need to know about Your Sherpa – Kingsley Grant can be found at: www.kingsleygrant.com/about-kingsley. You can find out more about him from the following articles as well as the links below....

Starting a side business is the first step towards experimentation of your dream idea. You are testing to see if it is a viable business idea, one that can be sustained for the long haul.

There will be moments where the idea is not bringing the kind of traction that you are hoping for. Sometimes it’s like going against a wall. No momentum. No seeming return on the investment of your time and efforts.

This is where you have to continue to move forward because you know it is your passion. Moving forward during this time does not mean you continue doing things the same way. You might need to make some necessary changes along the way.

One of the most important part of conducting your side business is the marketing aspect. This is one of the most challenging piece for so many businesses. Creating a product as we discussed in previous episodes, is the easy part. Marketing and selling is the hard part.

I know this is so for me. I am still learning and becoming more comfortable with this process.

Using social media platforms are one way of marketing. It is not an optional way. Most of the people that you will be focusing on, are on one of the many social media platforms.

The temptation is to get on as many as possible. However, I’m suggesting that you pick two or three to focus on. One of those should be Facebook.

Depending on the market you are in, will be the determinant as to what other platform you choose.

In this episode, you will discover a variety of possible options from which to choose and why.

These are just a few of the ideas shared in this episode. You will hear the word flight instead of episode mentioned here. This will fit with the launching idea of the podcast

Click Here and get your copy of this eBook on Amazon 

Links mentioned in this episode :

1. Finding Your Passion In 3 Minutes Or Less | Episode TML176

2. 178: Using Your Passion To Solve A Problem

3. 179: Using Your Passion To Attract Potential Customers / Clients 

4. 180: Creating Content They Cannot Refuse

5. 181: Discovering What Your Customer Want

6. Build your website with Anthony Grant’s A/E Editing Services

Past episode worth listening to:

Feeling Stuck So Here Is What I Did | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML162

You Still Have What It Takes And Here Are 3 Reasons Why | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML169

More About Your Host:

All that you need to know about Your Sherpa – Kingsley Grant can be found at: www.kingsleygrant.com/about-kingsley. You can find out more about him from the followin...