Read this (+ previous posts) online Read time: 3 minutes Trapped in the corporate grind by family obligations and money fears? Think again. Today, we're pulling back the curtain on my Uncaged Life Design program. Get ready for an exclusive look at our Corporate Graduation System™ (the secret sauce for smartly breaking free). The Secret“How can I possibly graduate corporate and start a business? I’ve got a family to care for.” Glad you asked. Let’s dive right in. These insights are based on my own graduation experience (with 4 kids) and 133+ clients doing the same. First, the objections: → “I’m an executive. It’s too daunting.” → “I have zero time to build a business.” → “I’m already pursuing passive income.” Why they don’t matter: ✘ Excuses only worsen your pain ✘ No transformation without creating space ✘ Passive $$$ won’t fill the huge void in your 💚 Now, the steps for smartly graduating corporate life: 1) Create Space (Maintain Paycheck) a) Reclaim 30-50% of your time & energy b) Develop "CEO" habits & prioritize family c) Recently promoted? Leverage your runway 2) Define Your Genius & Magnetic Match a) Clarify your superpowers b) ID who you feel magnetically compelled to help c) Specify the hell-to-heaven transformation you’ll offer 3) Re-Program Identity a) Install belief-building habits b) Wipe bad mental code; write good code c) Embed yourself among those on same journey 4) Create a Leveraged Service (Online) a) Package your unique talents, interests, perspectives b) Create a transformational experience for clients c) Deliver your genius efficiently at scale 5) Reverse-Engineer to your Graduation Date a) Clarify exit criteria and milestones for leaving b) Consider your family and responsibilities c) Circle a date…and follow through ----- This is the unique "how" of our Uncaged Life Design program. It's the exact system I used...and all my clients. No more: → Letting family suffer → Wasting your potential → Feeling capped & trapped This is how you smartly GRADUATE corporate life ❤️🔥 Don’t get me wrong — it takes incredibly hard effort. But the system works. I hope this ignites something inside you today. Mind-Bender Podcast127: The Golden Cage Illusion
“We are all living in cages with the door wide open.”
— George Lucas
In this episode, we examine the 15 invisible shackles binding you to a golden 9-5 prison. Let's be real: you're your own worst enemy. So let's break those shackles. That’s it for today, my friend! I appreciate you. —Matt |
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