Comments on: Putting Money in Coaches’ Pockets | Part 1

By: Mark Hoelter

Mark Hoelter — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:12:36 +0000

I have no desire for 6 or 7 figures. $70K is about right, and the scientific research is that: above that figure does not make for more happiness (and sometimes makes for less). Even without the scientific research, that would be my goal. I’m a pretty committed democratic socialist.

I’m not at $70K now, so that is my goal to aim for, and specifying it is helpful. I love where I’m living (in a vibrant neighborhood of Washington, DC – I’m deeply a city person who loves the bustle) and love this work. And I can do better financially.

By: Amelia

Amelia — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:16:25 +0000

I am a financially wealthy coach. My clients joyously reap great benefits, in all areas of their lives, & are appreciative for my services, easily & more than willingly able to pay for my services.

To answer your first question:

I am receiving amazing, nurturing massages every week.
I am out dancing & taking dance classes 3-4 nights a week. With special trips of living in a Latin country to take dance training & enter a competition for the sheer fun of it!
I love paying people for services to support my personal and professional life. I love seeing them smile & appreciate being acknowledged & paid well. Money in Flow.
I love traveling, to warm, tropical places year round, staying in 4-5 star pampering resorts, Ahhhhhhh….
I love my trips to hot springs, mud baths, nurturing my body & soul.
I love going to Europe, Australia, Indonesia, to see the amazing sacred temples, sacred art, castles, cathedrals, architecture, estates, countryside, living there for several months, immersed in the lovely people, traditions, cultures, foods. mmmmmm……
I love swimming with the dolphins, and doing dolphin therapy & other animal therapy with children & adults.
I love the ease of taking whatever course I desire, going back to school to become an Expressive Arts Therapist.
I love all the pamering retreats I am easily able to attend.
I love the home I live in, that I own, beautiful, spacious, sun filled, my Love Palace, that is on the ocean… ahh, the sound of the waves, the smells of the salt air, the feeling of the soft breezes!
I love the homes I purchased for my children (with a guest suite for when I visit & other guests) that is perfect & healthy & joyful for them.
I love to tithe, especially surprise, anonymous random acts of kindness!
I love my balanced Life, where I am truly living, loving, enjoying myself, my body, my family & friends, my service, my clients, my creative expression, my LIFE!!! That evolves & keeps getting better & better.

And So It now Is.

~ Thank you Andrea for this opportunity to focus & declare my Truth! Loving Blessings!

By: Isabella

Isabella — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:32:05 +0000

It would be so beautiful to move into the realm of helping others without the thought of how to pay my bills. Life would be so much more relaxed without that worry always in the back of my mind. I could move more into my passion and surround myself with other like-minded individuals that would be partners to move forward together with. For me its all about moving from “me” to “we”.

By: Donna

Donna — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:33:12 +0000

Thanks for this first lesson, Andrea. I look forward to what is yet to come.

Forgive me, please, for altering the question, just a tad.

When (not if) money is no longer an issue in life, I, too, will be traveling the world, grateful for the possibility. Places to snorkel, hike and view awesome scenery will be right up my ally and my life will be balanced with meditation and down time. Returning home to my sustainably built log cabin on the river, gifting my children and friends with whatever feels right at the time and donating plenty to charities and non-profits – doing good work in the world – will remain important parts of what I do. My lovely little scooter will get me around locally and my firey red Echo will take me where-ever I want to go (on the continent).

Part of what makes all of this possible is having “And Betty Makes One” a best seller and enjoying an international coaching business where I am blessed to help people transform their lives.

By: Joanne

Joanne — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 03:57:59 +0000

I’d be doing what I’m doing now: working with those who want to advance their careers and their dreams.

By: David

David — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 18:41:26 +0000

If money was no object? Mmm …. I would write, write and write again for the sheer joy of using words to convey the amazing world we live in while we live our ‘dash’ (the hyphen on our gravestone from birth to death – cf Linda Ellis, ‘The Dash Poem’). I would pass on my experience to those starting out in the world of work. I would give more of my time to others. I would explore all my passions more.

By: Norman Shrewsbury

Norman Shrewsbury — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:24:33 +0000

Daily – I would do Kundalini yoga, meditate, spend time by the creek, to model a spiritually balanced life. I would also make and sell beautiful photographs and coach businesses to success.

By: Judit

Judit — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:49:36 +0000

When I have money entering my life in abundance (as before), I am able to invest in myself and in my business without limits. I can organize the best solutions for my kids and give them the best start in their education in line with my beliefs about creativity. Plus I can give the best care and help for my mother to live long and healthy.
I believe that money is in my reach and I am opening my mind and hand to receive it.
I plan to “work” as long as I breath on my pet projects: having my own Tarot deck is just one example of the wonderful things I plan to do after 60.

By: Maria

Maria — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:10:15 +0000

Since money IS NOT an object (I’ve already started the mindshift) my plans are to grow my coaching practice. I will develop and market new products; and be a mentor to others that are starting up. On the personal side, I will give my children a life that they are comfortable with so that they can pursue their education and dreams without being concerned about money. I will support my husband’s dreams the way he is supporting mine now…

I will continue to work in some capacity as long as can breath; enjoy life with those I love; be debt free and give to church and the community in hopes to make the world a better place to live.

I will also travel, know other cultures and be catalyst for change. I have money in my pocket and I’m OK with it because I deserve it!

By: amy

amy — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:57:36 +0000

If money were not an issue, I would
a) sleep at night (or be up all night with wildly fantastic ideas like I used to, when I was a kid)
b) travel again with my kiddos
c) quit two of my jobs
d) be in a position to help the people I love
e) create, create, create!

By: Cindy

Cindy — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:58:46 +0000

If money were not an object, I would have more freedom to travel more often to visit our kids, other family, & friends, and do coaching sessions from anywhere that I can have a cell phone. I could invest both the time and money in more advanced training that I long to have to expand my skills. I would also have more time to pursue other hobbies and interests that I have postponed while making a living.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:08:12 +0000

If money were not an issue, I would tell my significant other that he can quit his job and we would build our lives around contra dancing, hiking, traveling, and our families. I would help him go back to school for another career and I would continue providing marketing coaching and workshops to a broad range of clients.

I would have two homes, one where my kids are, and another near fabulous hiking trails (maybe the Whites in NH), and I would travel and see good friends far more often.

By: Laurel Davis

Laurel Davis — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:41:20 +0000

If money were no objest I would hire the the best team to put together allthe technical aspects of the coaching biz as well as market ing so I could reach as many people as possible

By: Valerie

Valerie — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:23:24 +0000

When money is not an obstacle, I will be living in perfect balance between my inner and outer worlds. I will be walking my talk, modeling abundance at all levels. There will be so much delicious CHOICE of how to share the money and keep it circulating – continuing education, travel, funding of exciting new projects and dreams. I will not think of it as mine to hide or horde, but rather I will inhabit generosity as my birthright. There will be no thoughts of scarcity which lead us to be afraid and hide our light (and money) under a bushel. There will be a sense of ease and deep inner knowing that this is the way my life is intended to be unfolding – so that I can share the blessings all around me. It makes me joyful just thinking about the freedom this brings because I will have the money, yet it will not possess me!

By: Laura Lavigne

Laura Lavigne — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:51:01 +0000

I would – today:

- Book a flight to go see my mom and possibly take her on a 3 day cruise
- Plan a 10 days road trip with my children down the CA coast and into Mexico