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By: My values are what motivate me | I Hate My Message Board

My values are what motivate me | I Hate My Message Board — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:33:30 +0000

[...] life coaching business, Johnny B. Truant at The Economy Isn’t Happening has written about it here and here. He’s a really funny guy, so even if you are life coached out, take a peek at his [...]

By: Johnny B. Truant

Johnny B. Truant — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:50:35 +0000

Oh, and part 2 is up today.

By: Johnny B. Truant

Johnny B. Truant — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:50:21 +0000

That’s crazy, dude. If I’m going to start being helpful, I should get some kind of certification.

By: Andy Pels

Andy Pels — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:24:57 +0000

It is so twisted that I happened to read this post today, and that it actually helped me immensely with stuff I am going through right this minute. Really.

By: diesel

diesel — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 17:31:37 +0000

Dude, Prozac is SO much easier than all this “Working on your beliefs” crap. Seriously.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:22:58 +0000

@Alisa @Johnny, ain’t it the truth? Although this time last year you would not have seen me on Twitter or commenting on blogs, because I was too busy sobbing my eyes out because I couldn’t figure out how to hold a 18 lb octobaby and use the toilet at the same time and hadn’t slept more than 3 hours in two days. I suppose I could have just put him on the floor, but I’ve discovered I can’t go when people are screaming me/trying to lick the toilet brush. Which caused problems.

In any case, it did get better, so I’m going on the assumption that it will continue to get better. I don’t think you have to wait until she’s out of the house to start getting your freedom back.

By: Tim Brownson

Tim Brownson — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 21:38:46 +0000

@ Alisa – Probably, depending on what freedom means to you. If it means going to bars with friends, getting hammered and the going to an all-night party looking for guys, then possibly not. Certainly now without a certain element of conflict creeping in.

It’s a tad confusing because so many other things come into play, but I’d encourage you not to think you have to wait 14 years to be free. Isn’t it largely a attitude of mind?

By: Johnny B. Truant

Johnny B. Truant — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 19:37:35 +0000

@ Tracy – Yes, it’s always helpful to see you’re not the only one. I agree. And thanks!

@ Alisa – Hey, to me, family is freedom. Now… free time? That’s in short supply since starting a family.

By: Alisa Bowman

Alisa Bowman — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 19:03:50 +0000

Can you have more family and more freedom at the same time? I feel like I lost my freedom as soon as I started a family. I hope to find it again in about 14 years…

I enjoyed your post, love your writing, and think you have a great voice. Good luck with your goals!

By: Tracy

Tracy — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:58:07 +0000

@Tim – I am confused, you wouldn’t tell a hedgehog “Hey, I like your spikes?” I get your point though, but I still think Johnny’s values are nice (although if I am honest I probably would have said that no matter which he said, because I though it was nice of him to share them with us. My love language is compliments!)

@Johnny it is interesting, isn’t it? And like I told you on Twitter it was helpful for me to know that somebody else is going through some similar things, especially somebody I think is pretty terrific.