A week ago, we sat at a crossroads in Chicago. Our plan was to head to Maine, then travel down the East Coast to enjoy the spectacular fall colors. Maine to Key West … that was the plan. We had two voices vying to get their way. One voice said, "YES ... GO GO GO! You've always wanted to see the fall colors. Just DO IT!" The other voice said, "Ummmmmm, maybe you should wait." via GIPHY Oh, how we WANTED to make this a magical experience. I so WANTED to claim my spot on Cadillac Mountain in Maine to be the first to see the sunrise in the U.S. We so wanted to visit states that neither of us had been to before. I so WANTED to visit Walden Pond, Niagara Falls, and all the quaint little coastal towns. My mouth was watering for lobster rolls. We planned to make it to Key West for Fantasy Fest at the end of October. But … something nudged us in the other direction. Call it intuition, call it divine guidance … call it whatever you want; but we turned the truck to the south instead of northeast. Now we know why. The East Coast is being deluged with rain right now because of Hurricane Joachim. Flooding, high winds, massive rain, beach erosion … not good for roadtrips. We would have been smack dab in the middle of this mess if we had not turned around. Isn’t it a lovely thing when you get to see the reason WHY you were nudged in a difference direction? It doesn’t always happen this way so quickly or clearly. (But it’s awesome when it does!) The Naked Hippies East Coast trip has been postponed until further notice. Actually, until next fall! We’re grateful that we turned around. Grateful that we didn’t let our stubborn egos drive us to make that trip no matter what. (I mean, we SAID we were going … are you going to do what you say, Trisha?) Monkey chatter, all monkey chatter to create self-doubt. Plus, we’re excited to see what lies ahead for us in the Southwest this winter. Arizona, here we come! Have you ever felt that nudge and changed your direction?

At a Crossroads – Decision Making Time for the Naked Hippies

On October 5, 2015June 4, 2016 By Trisha BarnesIn Vanabode Dream2 Comments

CROSSROADS: a point at which a crucial decision must be made that will have far-reaching consequences.

A week ago, we sat at a crossroads in Chicago.

Our plan was to head to Maine, then travel down the East Coast to enjoy the spectacular fall colors.

at-a-crossroads-naked-hippies-roadtrip — Breathtaking fall views in New England

The East Coast Drive …

Maine to Key West … that was the plan.

We had two voices vying to get their way.

One voice said, “YES … GO GO GO! You’ve always wanted to see the fall colors. Just DO IT!”

The other voice said, “Ummmmmm, maybe you should wait.”

Oh, how we WANTED to make this a magical experience. I so WANTED to claim my spot on Cadillac Mountain in Maine to be the first to see the sunrise in the U.S. We so wanted to visit states that neither of us had been to before. I so WANTED to visit Walden Pond, Niagara Falls, and all the quaint little coastal towns. My mouth was watering for lobster rolls. We planned to make it to Key West for Fantasy Fest at the end of October.

But … something nudged us in the other direction.

Call it intuition, call it divine guidance … call it whatever you want; but we turned the truck to the south instead of northeast.

Now we know why.

The East Coast is being deluged with rain right now because of Hurricane Joachim.

Flooding, high winds, massive rain, beach erosion – at a historic level is definitely not good for roadtrips.

We would have been smack dab in the middle of this mess if we had not turned around.

Isn’t it a lovely thing when you get to see the reason WHY you were nudged in a difference direction?

It doesn’t always happen this way so quickly or clearly when you stand at a crossroads. (But it’s awesome when it does!)

The Naked Hippies East Coast trip has been postponed until further notice. Actually, until next fall!

We’re grateful that we turned around.

Grateful that we didn’t let our stubborn egos drive us to make that trip no matter what. (I mean, we SAID we were going … are you going to do what you say, Trisha?) Monkey chatter, all monkey chatter to create self-doubt.

Plus, we’re excited to see what lies ahead for us in the Southwest this winter.

crossroads-naked-hippies-roadtrip — You don’t have to shovel sunshine!

Arizona, here we come!

Bring on the 85 degrees and sunny days!

Have you ever stood at a crossroads, felt that nudge and changed your direction?

Trisha Barnes
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Decision Making Using the 10-10-10 Rule

On January 23, 2015June 17, 2016 By Trisha BarnesIn Coaching, Work From AnywhereLeave a comment

Decision making stumps us sometimes, but using the 10-10-10
rule helps put everything into the right perspective.

I read about the 10-10-10 rule years ago and have used it
often in my life when making a decision.

This is how it works:

When faced with a decision and you just don’t know what
to do, ask yourself?

What will be the effect of this decision in the next 10 minutes?

What will be the effect of this decision in the next 10 months?

What will be the effect of this decision in the next 10 years?

Let’s apply this rule to the decision you will make about becoming
your own boss.

1. What will be the effect in the next 10 minutes when you decide?

If you decide YES, then probably a whew! I did it kind of sigh.
A smile crosses your face and you eagerly send me a message
to set up a free coaching session because you are ready to get going now.

If you decide NO, then nothing happens in the next 10 minutes…
as in NOTHING changes. You just keep on keeping on in the routine of life, day in, day out … nothing changes.

2. What will be the effect in the next 10 months of your decision?

If you decide YES, then in ten months, you could be earning enough
extra income that is helping pay off bills, get out of debt, send your
daughter to college, buy a drum set for your son, pay cash for Christmas
gifts instead of going further into debt, take a family vacation …

You could even begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel (which we call “fire your boss!”)

If you decide no, then the month-to-month struggle continues and…
nothing changes. You get up, got to work at a job that pays you just
enough to get by … barely; you work all day, come home, kiss the kids
goodnight cause you had to work late … and get up and do it all over
again the next day.

3. What will be the effect in the next 10 years of you deciding?

If you say yes, then just imagine … imagine your dream life.
Where would you live? What would you do all day?
Who would be with you?

Imagine sitting on a beach, surrounded by friends
and family, your kids, your grandkids. They were all
invited them to your private beach party because you could
afford it. You hear the laughter, you feel the warm breezes,
you see the crystal blue waters, you smell the salty air…

You raise your coconut shell drink for a toast and say,
“never every close the door on the opportunity to live your
dream.”

If you say no … then nothing changes. Oh, there may be
a few pay raises, a little advancement at your job – or they
may be downsizing and budget cuts that put you in the
unemployment line. Or you may have switched job
two or three times … but you’re still at it – the 8-5.

Your kids have grown and are leaving the nest, and you
never got to take that really special family vacation.

That’s the 10-10-10 rule explained by the one thing that is
always on my mind concerning you … are you ready yet?

I didn’t have the opportunity to become a network marketer
when I was raising my kids. It wasn’t available.
Heck, we didn’t get a computer until the 90s.

My kids are all grown now and while I was raising
them, I always wished for a way to take them all on a cruise,
or to Disney World. We never did.

One of my goals now is to take the whole family on a real
vacation … all my kids, their wives and husbands and
especially all the grandkids.

Anyway, just give this 10-10-10 example some serious
thought.

Bruce and I are determined to help 100 families this year
begin to make the rest of their lives, the very best of their
lives.

If you are brand new to the industry … we’ve got exactly
what you need to get started. (It’s only $25, one time).

If you have been working at this for a couple of years,
but are stuck … we’ve got tools and resources to help
you get growing.

No one is too young. No one is too old.

It just takes a decision.

When you make the decision to work directly with
us, we’ll get a coaching call scheduled right away.

Got questions right now?

call or message me on Facebook.

Don’t let those 10 months or 10 years slip away.

See you on the inside!

Trisha
c: 573-881-6715
f: http://facebook.com/trishajbarnes

P.S. It doesn’t matter where you begin, it just
matters that you DO begin.

Read more here about why you are considering breaking
free … “The Top Ten Signs You Are Unemployable”