The Cliff Ravenscraft Show

In today's thought-provoking episode, we delve deep into a profound dialogue that explores the essence of our personal and professional paths. This dialogue can be a guiding compass, helping us to navigate our journeys with wisdom and heart. Here's a glimpse of what we discuss in this episode: The Importance of Choosing Your Path: We start by discussing the concept that every choice is one among a million paths. The decision to pursue a path should be made freely, without fear or ambition. Disciplined Living for Clarity: I share insights on why leading a disciplined life is crucial to gain the clarity needed to recognize when a path is not meant for us. The Power of a Heart-Centered Path: We delve into the philosophy that all paths lead nowhere, and what differentiates them is the presence or absence of heart. The journey on a path with a heart is joyful and empowering, while a path without heart can lead to regret and weakness. Knowing When a Path Has No Heart: We discuss signs to recognize when a path lacks heart and how to make the decision to step off that path. The Art of Asking the Right Question: I guide listeners on how to ask the critical question: "Does this path have a heart?" We explore why this question is key to our personal and professional fulfillment. My Line-by-Line Commentary: As a highlight of this episode, I share my personal commentary on this dialogue, weaving in personal experiences and insights to shed more light on this profound piece of wisdom. This episode is a source of deep reflection and can be a significant game-changer in the way you approach your decisions and paths in life. Tune in and join me on this journey of exploring paths with heart. Remember, as Carlos Castaneda wrote, "A path is only a path... Does this path have a heart? If it does, the path is good; if it doesn't, it is of no use." Click play and let's embark on this enlightening journey together!   I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast   Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or through one of my paid mastermind groups?  If so, visit my WORK WITH ME PAGE and submit an application today.  

The Move From A "To Do" List to A "To Be" List Have you ever been overwhelmed by how much you "have to do" and found yourself thinking that you simply "don't have enough time" to get everything done? Have you ever got caught up in the endless search for the best method of tracking all of your tasks (or To Do Items)? Over the years, I've been paid thousands of dollars to teach people some of my organizational methods for To Do List Management and Time Management. However, the biggest breakthrough in my life was when I stoped focusing on "To Do Lists." For the past few years, I have not made any regular use of any "to do list." I discovered something far more valuable. I call it my "To Be List."   I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast   Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or through one of my paid mastermind groups?  If so, visit my WORK WITH ME PAGE and submit an application today.

Below is the outline that I used to create this podcast episode. I thought that including each of these incredibly powerful questions in the show notes would be of tremendous value you to you. I used to struggle to believe that I could make a living encouraging others through conversations (coaching). My Limiting Beliefs: You don’t get paid to do your “hobby” or “the things you love to do” in this world. Why should you earn money doing what you love when there are so many other people who suffer working two and three jobs, doing things that make them miserable, just to barely provided for the minimum needs of their family? People understand and accept you in a “known, trusted and responsible career” such as insurance agent? What would people think if they learned you left that behind to encourage people through your podcast content? What if you succeed? Would people become bitter and resentful that you are getting paid well to work that fills you with joy while they continue to suffer their soul-sucking day job or jobs? What I discovered along the way was the following: 1. THE POWER OF DAY DREAMING! 2. Your Subconscious Mind Will Always Work To Answer Any Question That You Put To It. 3. Change Your Questions And You Will Change Your Life POSSIBILITY QUESTIONS THAT OPENED THE WAY FOR ME!!!! I wonder what my life would be like if I were to make a full-time living from having encouraging conversations with others (Coaching)? How would my life be different? How would I feel after working with each client? In what way would my coaching benefit the lives of those I coach?   LIMITATION: I’ve got a lot of financial commitments already, I need money NOW, and I simply don’t see any path to a business model that will allow me to do this work. POSSIBILITY QUESTIONS: Who is already out there, making a living from coaching, that I can study and learn from? How much money would I need to generate, per month, to live up to all my financial commitments? (Let’s pretend that it is $10K Per month) What are at least five products/services, that I could begin offering, that would allow me to earn generate $10K per month from my passion for coaching, teaching, encouraging, educating, etc? Can I find 1 Client to pay $10K per month? Can I find 2 Clients to pay $5K per month? Can I find 4 Clients to pay $2.5K per month? Can I find 10 Clients to pay $1K per month? Can I find 20 Clients to pay $500 per month? Can I find 40 Clients to pay $250 per month? Can I find 100 Clients to pay $100 per month?   LIMITATION: I have so many unresolved issues in my own life, why would anyone would trust me as their coach? (This question asks your subconscious mind to come up with answers to support your limitation) Ask this question and you’ll be surprised at the limitless answers that will come as to why people would not want to hire you POSSIBILITY QUESTIONS: Is there anyone in this world without any unresolved issues? Great! I’m in good company with the human race. Are there any struggles, obstacles, limitations or any other issues that I’ve faced in my past that I have successfully overcome? Make a list as long as you can. “The Obstacle Is The Way.” “Turn your suffering into Wisdom” Document and share what you’ve learned! In what way will my current un-resolved issues give me even further credibility and wisdom as I begin to tackle them, one by one as I continue my life’s journey?   LIMITATION: I don’t have enough experience or as much experience as so many other people who already do this work. I’m not nearly as qualified as others. Why would anyone hire me when they could hire someone else who has so much more experience and qualifications? Ask this question and your subconscious mind will give you many convincing answers to support this limitation. POSSIBILITY QUESTIONS: Are there people out there who have less experience than I have in this area who would be delighted to learn from the experience I’ve had so far? Is it possible that the fact that I’m new and just starting out could work to my advantage? Ask this question and you might find answers like… Some people would much rather hear from you, someone that they have come to know and trust, rather than someone that you personally known and trust, but where the person you look up to does not resonate with them? As people continue to master their skills and build even greater amounts of value from their acquired knowledge and wisdom, they often can demand much than you would even dream of charging at this stage in your game. This means that you may be far more accessible and affordable than the people that you might be comparing yourself to. You almost owe it to people to give them the opportunity to have access to someone who is more accessible and more affordable than those big name mentors you look up to.   LIMITATION: I don’t have a large enough following. POSSIBILITY QUESTIONS: Do I require a large following to make a living doing what I most desire to do? Who on this earth was born with a large following? Great! I’m in good company with the human race? What are the common qualities and characteristics of those who attain large followings? Is there anyone who has a large following out there that I can study to learn what steps they may have taken to gain such a following? What platform(s) am I willing to put my message out there (aka: create content) to gain my first/next follower?   I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast   Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or through one of my paid mastermind groups?  If so, visit my WORK WITH ME PAGE and submit an application today.

In this episode, I share a special offer that I'm making for up to 10 new clients who want to take me up on a special coaching offer for $3,500 for either three months or six months of coaching.  The coaching offer is specifically focused on the faith and philosophical side of our experience of life. The transformation that I intend to offer is the ability to find peace, love and joy from within yourself regardless of an external circumstance in your life. If you are interested in this offer, email me at Cliff@CliffRavenscraft.com.   The book that I quoted in this episode is The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz         I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast   Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or through one of my paid mastermind groups?  If so, visit my WORK WITH ME PAGE and submit an application today.

This episode contains just one incredibly powerful story how how my participation within a mastermind group has made my dreams, personally and professionally, become reality.  Click here to see the video version of the message included within this episode. If you are full-time self-employed or plan to become full-time self employed within the next 12 to 18 months, I want to invite you to CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THE NEXT LEVEL MASTERMIND TODAY. Here are a few testimonials from current and former members of The Next Level Mastermind: Tom Heffner said... Cliff Ravenscraft and the mastermind he created were a major inflection point in my career and life. I went from feeling trapped in a day job to creating my own freedom and autonomy. I left the day job at that time to start my own business to give myself more freedom to do what I want, with whom I want, when I wanted. I've never looked back. Here's the interesting part - as much as Cliff can help you with the tactical/practical (e.g. the in's/out's of online business - he can definitely help with this) ... what really helped me was changing my mindsets and removing the limiting beliefs holding me back from achieving what I wanted. Dan Faulknor said... I joined the group with the plan of maybe leaving my day job in the next year or two. Within 6 months of joining (and attending meetings at 3am my time. It was worth it!) I had a plan to leave my day job within a couple of months. I did leave my day job, much sooner than expected and now 4 years later my business is thriving with 3 employees + myself. Cliff's ability to ask you questions and get you to lead YOURSELF is his greatest strength, in my mind. You have nobody to 'blame' but yourself, because you provide all the answers with Cliff's guidance.  Kevin Davis said...  I was at a standstill. Didn’t know what the next step was. Actually, I didn’t think I was qualified to make the next step. Didn’t have anyone in my circle at that time to help. So I took a leap and joined Cliffs mastermind. My how things changed! First was overcoming some thoughts that held me back. Then some steps and next action items to get the ball rolling. Now I’ve moved the ball down the field farther and quicker than ever imagined. Leslie Graham said... If you are thinking about this, be sure to reach out to Cliff. Joining NLM was the biggest leap I'd ever made in terms of investing in myself and my business, but my life was radically changed in so many ways as a result of my nearly two years with the group. In fact, my current business was launched as a result and I couldn't be happier with the trajectory of that business. Danielle Wiebe said... Such an amazing experience! Cliff Ravenscraft is the Real Deal. Investing in the NLM was a huge catalyst for me and gave me so much confidence to make big leaps in my business! So grateful for Cliff and the amazing people he brings together! Liz Deacle said... I remember listening to one of Cliffs podcasts - the one where you had to write down ten things that you wanted to come true in your life. The first thing I wrote on my list was: 'work with Cliff Ravenscraft'. Later that month I took the first steps to making that dream a reality. I plucked up the courage and applied for a complimentary coaching call and within the month I was talking to Cliff for 90 mins. That call changed everything for me. I knew that I HAD to work with this guy. He understood me like no-one else had ever done before and in that 90 min call he opened my eyes to so many possibilities. But there was only one problem. Money. How could I possibly think of spending the small amount of life savings my husband and I had scraped together on a years membership to a weekly mastermind group? The thought terrified me. I took a week to think about it. Luckily my husband was 100% on board. He had seen the enormous change in me after just one 90 min call. 'It's just money' he said. 'I wouldn't be surprised if you don't make that amount back ten fold within the year'. That was all I needed to hear. I joined the mastermind and have been a member for five months. I am currently in Greece traveling with my husband. We are making $10,000 a month. Almost double what we were making this time last year. I tell you this not to brag but to encourage and reassure you. I know for a FACT that this wouldn't be happening if I were not part of Cliffs mastermind group. I have been pushed and encouraged, listened to and advised. I feel supported and valued. My life is so very, very different to what it was before I met the incredible group of people within Cliff's mastermind group. If you are like me, if you are sitting reading this thinking 'that's the kind of group that only the big shots join,' then please. Think again. If you want to take your life to the next level, this is where you need to be.     I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast   Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or through one of my paid mastermind groups?  If so, visit my WORK WITH ME PAGE and submit an application today.

In this episode, I talk about the four zones of work, described in the book The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks. If you have not figured out what your Zone of Genius is, I encourage you to read this book and answer all the questions that are found within its covers. If you have read this book and still don't know what your Zone of Genius is, or you have not found a way to increase the percentage of your work week within your Zone of Genius, I'd encourage you to apply for my one-on-one coaching via my Work With Me Page.   I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast   Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or through one of my paid mastermind groups?  If so, visit my WORK WITH ME PAGE and submit an application today.

In this episode, I demonstrate how the answers to the most challenging decisions that you face are found within yourself.  Many times, it is tempting to look to "outsource" our decisions, hoping that they will tell us what they think we should do. I'm certainly believe that there is value in seeking the perspective of others, under the right circumstances.  However, I have never found it valuable to have anyone tell me what it is that they think that I should actually do, for myself, when facing a decision. I hope that you enjoy this episode.  If you do, please reach out to me via email, Cliff@CliffRavenscraft.com, or send me a direct message on Instagram @CliffEOTC.   I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast   Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or through one of my paid mastermind groups?  If so, visit my WORK WITH ME PAGE and submit an application today.

Who Am I?  I've asked myself this question so many times. In this episode, I share the most current understanding of the answer to this question.   I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast   Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or through one of my paid mastermind groups?  If so, visit my WORK WITH ME PAGE and submit an application today.

In this episode, I feature a conversation with my great friend, Jake Lang, from The Entrepreneur Ride Along, AssociatePi.com, and the author of the book Step One. Jake's story, of determination about what he wanted to create in this world, is a great example of how to get past the perceived failures, mistakes and obstacles that stand between our dream and it seeing it become reality.   I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast   Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or through one of my paid mastermind groups?  If so, visit my WORK WITH ME PAGE and submit an application today.

In this episode, I hope to express how powerful you are at creating things in this world. One of the most powerful questions you can answer is "What Do I Want To Create In This World?" If you don't have immediate answers for this question, I share that you'll discover that you are "creating by default." I hope that this episode will help you create a list of what you want to create in this world, if you don't already have such a list. At the end of the episode, I share that what I want to create is a response from a minimum of 50 listeners who will reach out and tell me how long they have been listening to my content and who will also share with me the top 3 things they want to create in this world. If you want to be one of those 50, please email me at Cliff@CliffRavenscraft.com with the subject line "My Top 3 Things."   I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast   Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or through one of my paid mastermind groups?  If so, visit my WORK WITH ME PAGE and submit an application today.