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For the past 2 nights, I’ve stayed up past 4 am poring through Danielle LaPorte’s Fire Starter Sessions.

I didn’t mean to stay up so late, I just got caught up in the vortex of Danielle’s multimedia feast. I was having such a good time being inspired, writing notes to myself and saying “amen…i know exactly what you’re talking about right there!” – I didn’t even realize what time it was.

I’m the classic information junkie.  I love books, bookstores and libraries the way my sister loves shoes.  (And the tagline for her blog was: “shoe porn for shoe lovers” so that’s saying a lot).

I’m also an undercover perfectionist, so the more I learn, the more I want to learn and the more I believe I’m not ready to do x, y or z.  (Sound familiar?)

At this point in my life – I’m aware of the different ways I trick myself into procrastinating.  So I promised myself:  this year, use whatever you purchase right away.  No…I’ll do the worksheets this weekend or I’ll try that strategy when my website is re-designed.  No…right here, right now, commit to 3 things you’re inspired to implement from this new info.  And then DO IT.

Yesterday, I decided to up the ante.  I’m so lit up by The Fire Starter Sessions, I’m challenging myself to dive into one of the 4 modules every week and share what it sparks in my business with all of you.

Wanna come along for the ride?

It could be a win-win for both of us.

How?

• I’m sure I’m make “mistakes” and maybe you could learn from them.
• I’m sure I’ll have huge shifts and maybe they’ll inspire you.
• I’m sure I’ll give you bite-size tastes of Danielle’s brilliance and maybe you’ll feel moved to buy her book or at the very least subscribe to her blog if you haven’t already.

And...it’ll hold me accountable to actually do it or tell the truth about not doing it.  Either way, it’ll keep me stretching and growing.

So here’s how it’ll work: each week I’ll give you the rundown of the module, followed my my hugest takeaways and then end with 3 inspired actions I’m committed to getting done by the following week.  I’ll keep you updated on my progress during the week via twitter (I’m @IjeUde).  And maybe you’ll even be inspired to take inspired actions of your own and share your results with me over here.

The Rundown
Module 1: strength + desire:  define yourself on your own terms

This module covered:

• the best & worst business advice
• burning questions for self-discovery
• how to stand in your present power
• doing it the easy way by using your strengths
• juicy interview with Dyana Valentine
• and links, links and more links to:  music playlists, Amazon bookstore, resources and blog posts

“If it doesn‘t light you up, you‘re not the right person for the job.”  – Danielle LaPorte

My Mindshifts

Blaze your own path. Danielle is such a great role model for this.  First off the design is so her.  FSS doesn’t look like your typical e-book (cause it isn’t, but you know what I mean).  The way that Danielle lays it out, uses a black & white tint on her videos and even names her chapters gives me permission to expand my idea of how things are “supposed to” look like and express my vision, my way.

Let your strengths lead you. When I have my one-on-one Liberation Sessions with clients, one of the things I do pick up on their strengths and base their marketing strategy around them.  This module reminded me to do this for myself more and not feel guilty because it makes my work feel so easy.

Trust your feelings. As an entrepreneur, especially when you’re starting out, you get all this advice from people you admire and respect filled with step-by-guidelines and blueprints and lists of what you MUST do.  This session encouraged me to take stock of what makes ME feel good and let those strengths guide me to finding my own path.

My EnergyShifts

You know how you feel when you’re wearing those jeans that hug your hips just right with some new sexy boots and you’re glowing like you just spent the day at the spa getting manicured, pedicured and massaged?  Do you feel that way in your business?

The answer for me was a “Hellz no!” After module 1, I realized I’ve basically been looking in the mirror and saying:  those boots I saw at Nordstroms would look so good with this outfit and I wish I could get my hair to do this or make time to go get my nails done.  I haven’t been whipping together what I have right now into a “I know I look hot” outfit, you know?

After this module I realized that while I may not have the professionally-designed header I envision or 10,000 subscribers to my blog, I can still have a client tell me after just one coaching session that:

I’m still taking in all the nuggets of knowledge you shared with me yesterday, and it’s amazing! I loved how you listened and were immediately able to encapsulate the three main areas of my business, and help me by providing a framework for creating a system to start marketing more effectively.  I definitely feel a lot less overwhelmed by marketing! – Lisa Chu

And that’s kinda hot!

My 3 Inspired Actions

• Develop a cocktail line that turns me on when I say it.
• Cut out one draining thing from my life.
• Write an blog post outline on each of my 3 top desired feelings.

My coaching challenge to you: Click this link to check out Danielle’s Fire Starter Sessions and leave me a comment about what you think.