Freedom OF and Freedom FROM – What Will You Do With Your Freedom?
by CoachDeb · Filed Under: General TS Stuff
Freedom. What does it mean to you?
Your answer can mean the difference between success, failure, or the hellish purgatory of mediocrity that lies between.
For me, as I look out at the Hawaiian blue Pacific Ocean, preparing to head down to the beach with Deb and the dogs — answering what freedom is — that’s simple. At least when it comes to the freedom America was founded on.
It means being free OF (excessive gov’t control) as much as it’s freedom FROM (laws and rights afforded by our Constitution.)
It’s the ability to live life, under liberty & for the pursuit of happiness. Something that as an active entrepreneur since age 12, I’m passionate about.
America is the greatest country on earth. Just think about how many souls around the world for the last 232 years have fought, dreamt, prayed, and given up everything to one day have the privilege to enjoy the same basic freedoms afforded to us. Likewise, ponder how many men and women have fought and died to protect our freedom.
Unlimited opportunity…
There is unlimited opportunity here in the U.S., no matter what the mainstream media & political demagogs try to feed us in hypnotic soundbites.
Yes! Unlimited opportunity — as BIG as you can dream.
But therein lies the danger of today. This country is only as great as the dreams of its people — NOT its politicians.
Freedom is YOUR power…
Instead of looking to the government and politicians to “save” us, “change” our lives and powder our asses — we need to step up and realize the power to do all that and more is in OUR hands.
Giving away that self-sufficient, confidence-building, success-generating power is the most grievous mistake you can make.
Each of us has been created with unique talents, potent skills, and life-impacting gifts.
Yet reliance on hand outs and tolerance of excessive laws that suppress our freedoms squash those gifts. They cause you to live small, doing little for yourself… and even less for those around you.
Our founding fathers knew that freedom OF excessive gov’t control and freedom FROM the rights afforded by our Constitution were the freedoms that count most. So much so they fought the most powerful empire on earth at the time and won. They then established a governmental system that the world has never seen before.
No matter where you live…
What are you doing with the freedoms afforded you? For yourself? For your family? For those people whose lives you’re called to impact in a positive way?
We need more people who are willing to inspire others to follow their dreams. To reach for the stars instead of reaching for government or any politician to hand out what THEY feel you deserve.
On this 232nd birthday of America…
- What does freedom mean to you?
- What are you proud of creating through that freedom?
- How are you going to use the gift of freedom to better your own life and the lives of everyone you touch?
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John Paul Micek is a co-founder of the international business coaching company RPM Success Group ® Inc. He and his partner Deborah Micek are authors of the hit book Secrets Of Online Persuasion, and creators of the BLOG i360™ New Media Marketing Site Creater. |
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6 Responses to “Freedom OF and Freedom FROM – What Will You Do With Your Freedom?”
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Jp,
Well timed! I guess you’ve been planning this post for quite awhile.
Happy 4th of July.
Get Your Name On!
Mike
http://twitter.com/mike1mb
Thank you for all who serve and who’ve served.
Thank you for protecting our freedoms & way of life.
We owe you more than our gratitude, but I hope you’ll
accept my thanks for your service.
It’s people like you that allowed my grandparents
to immigrate to America for a better way of life,
and as a result – gave me my uber lifestyle living
in Hawaii.
Thank you!
God Bless You!
@CoachDeb
http://Twitter.com/CoachDeb
Nice JP well said and written! For me it’s always been about Freedom OF TIME and Freedom from a BOSS (spelled double S..O..B backwards!) and a Paycheck (trading hours for dollars)! Time+Money=Health= Lifestyle, and man you guys personify that to the max, I need to be there getting ready to head down to the beach and go for a surf!
End of the day JP I reckon it boild down to this…
Freedom is nothing but a CHANCE to BE BETTER!
Here’s to those brave few…those who step up, step out and CHOOSE to take advantage of the FREEDOM they have (thanks to those who paved the way) and to BE Better and More!
Be…Do…and Have right!
Happy 4th dude!
To Life, Liberty and The Pursuit!
Jared Paul Maidenberg
(yes another JPM!)
Mike ~ nope, this hit me this AM after doing some reading while watching the sunrise over the Pacific here in HI. Glad u liked it though.
Deb ~ well, what can I say. Well said as usual.
Jared ~ Man, you nailed it! “Freedom is nothing but a CHANCE to BE BETTER!” I would expect no less from someone with such historically powerful initials.
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Hi John Paul,
A great 4th July speech!
One of the great dichotomies regards freedom is that the older I get, I’m in my 60s, the more I realise that true freedom is being able to do with my time that which I enjoy most, whether it is lying on the beach in the sun, reading a great novel, pottering in the garden tending pungent flowers, or just spending time with loved ones. The dichotomy? It is that I need to very disciplined in how I use my time to ensure I have sufficient to do the things I really want to do. So to have greater freedom, I need to have greater personal disciple, or just like the sand timer, it slips away and is gone before you know it.
I enjoy your observations,
Best Regards,
William
PS: I believe Australia is probably a better country, and while our local market is small, Australia is closer to both China and India than the American continent. Regulation can also protect those who unable to protect themselves, the Subprime market crisis is a case in point. True freedom is in the mind, heart and spirit, not just in the government’s hands.
William ~ Time is the quandry isn’t it?
Dedicate time to have fun, or time to work. I believe the ideal freedom is loving what you do to make money, and having the ability to take time to whatever else you enjoy when you choose.
It’s what my mentors (those few precious men & women much older, wealthier & wiser than I) always taught me. I made the move to live it myself. And now it’s my passion to help others break free from the constraints of mediocrity to live the life they were destined to.
Well said re your closing comment; “True freedom is in the mind, heart and spirit, not just in the government’s hands.” I could not agree more.