This gift is for you. Take it.

I have a gift for you! 

It starts with a gift I was given.

Two years ago, there was a chance I had terminal cancer.

You may not all know this, but at the age of 27, I faced the realization that I might only have a year or two left to live. Since then, my life has entirely changed.

I remember coming home and laying in bed with my husband Troy that night and talking about what we would do if I only had one year left to live.

The first thing that came to my mind was "move to Vancouver."

I was lucky. I didn’t have cancer. 

BUT I'm so glad I had this wake-up call.  This experience was a gift to me.

Because I realized this:

I was waiting for someone to tell me that I was going to die before I started doing the things I really wanted to do. 

 

And that needed to stop.  Stat.

I made a commitment to start living today.  Before my time is up and it’s too late for my dreams. 

I finally took that trip to Thailand I'd wanted to do for years. (I literally had a guidebook from 2007 collecting dust).

I quit my six-figure job.

I sold my house, cars and moved to my dream city, Vancouver.

And I decided I would start the business I always wanted - helping people like you live success on your terms NOW!

One of the things I’ve learned is that we put off our biggest dreams in life, often until it’s too late. 

I know why you aren’t achieving your goals. 

You’re too busy. 

You don’t have the money. 

You’re still too young. 

You’re too old. 

You don’t have time.

You might fail.  

You have responsibilities.  Student Loans.  Kids. Mortgages. “Real life.”

You don’t know how.

Now isn’t the right time.

It will be easier to do later.  

It’s not possible. 

It’s too much effort.

It’s not even worth it.

I understand.

I’ve set some goals and haven’t achieved them.

I’ve achieved some goals and it turned out, they didn’t actually make me that happy.

I’m human.  And I’ve made the same mistakes and excuses too. 

Before my health scare, I was happy enough.  I had a pretty good job that allowed me to learn, work with interesting people, and paid me really well!  

I had an awesome husband who wanted nothing more than for me to be happy. We had a gorgeous home, several cars, toys, and a hot tub. 

We travelled – a lot.  We had been to 24 countries together and we were always jetting off to incredible places like Iceland, Fiji, Vancouver, New York and Las Vegas. 

I was surrounded by an awesome circle of friends, the kind that became family.

Life was pretty damn good.

But it wasn’t what I truly, deeply wanted.  

I thought my excuses were real.

Why give up everything I have?  

Life’s pretty good, I would tell myself.

Is the grass actually greener?  Probably not.

It’s not even possible for me to live in Vancouver.

I would tell myself I could never make as much money as I am now or create my own business to match my income. And I definitely couldn’t live on less, even if I wanted to.

I am luckier than 95% of the world. Why am I still not happy?!  There must be something wrong with me.

And yet, after my health scare, I knew I needed to make a change.

I let go of my excuses.  I took a good, deep, hard look at myself and my life.  I spent time to understand what it was that I truly wanted in my life.

See… I DO know how to set goals.  And achieve them.

I have accomplished goals with a lot of grit.   And strategy.

I’ve studied and learned how to set incredible goals.  I’ve refined my process over the years. 

And now I want to share those secrets with you.

When I started my business, I committed to creating surprises and tools to help women and men create success on their terms.  And I will deliver on that, always.

If you’re frustrated with where you are in life...

frustrated because you can’t seem to get traction on your goals,

or you’re satisfied but not TRULY elated about your life

- This special gift is just for you!

I’ve created a brand-new, exclusive 3-part video training series, as a completely free resource for you.  In it, I reveal the top 3 powerful steps you must take before you set another goal.

These steps have helped me:

• Earn six figures (and then give that up for the best reason - to create my own high income!)
• Travel to more than 30 countries before I turned 30 (32 countries and counting…)
• Run five half marathons.
• Marry the love of my life.
• Quit my 9-5
• Start my dream business (yes, this is seriously a dream!!)
• Hit the “usual” steps – degree, job, house, husband, car, and joy!
• Become a self-made millionaire before I turned 30
• Move to and create an incredible penthouse home in my favourite city in the world, Vancouver
• Understand what my purpose is in my business
• Build an unbelievable group of friends and huge network to work with, play with and laugh with!
• Become a keynote speaker, motivating audiences of all ages and backgrounds
• Work with incredible, inspiring entrepreneurs and clients every day!

I’ve put together what I’ve learned and the tools to get you started today!

Don’t make the same mistake I made. Don’t wait for someone to tell you you’re going to die to start doing what you really want in life.

In this free video and workbook series, you will:

• Learn why you get the nagging feeling there’s something missing
• Finally prioritize so you can get the RIGHT sh*t done
• Set goals that you’re actually motivated to accomplish!

You'll uncover:

• Why you haven't gotten your goals yet
• What's most important in your life
• What goals you should be setting
• What you need to say "no" to
• What you need to say "yes" to get your dream life!

So far, I have only shared this information with my handpicked group of Goal-Den Girls right here in Vancouver, and my highly invested 1x1 private clients.

And I’m BEYOND excited to share this with you today!

As always, let me know how it goes. You know I love hearing from you, so get in touch!

Open this gift if you’re ready to start achieving the dreams you’ve been putting off and living your life.  

Set goals to achieve the life you want.  

Start living life your life today!

This is just the beginning. 

Love,

Lisa 

Success Coach

www.lisamichaud.com

PS.   Before you leave, don’t forget to grab the top 3 BEST secrets and steps to stop procrastinating and finally get your dream life in this Free Video & Workbook Series gift.  You’re going to want to click on the link today because it is only available for a limited time. 

Stop wasting time and go get your goals! Take this powerful first step towards what you really, really want in your life.

If you have a soul sister or brother-from-another-mother that you know could use this free gift, feel free to send him or her the link to this influential training series

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Crush Your Dreaded To-Do List By Doing This First

I always hated running as a kid. I was consistently the slowest runner in my class.  I just didn’t enjoy it.

All that changed a few years ago when I found an amazing running gang to join.  I had the pleasure of leading a group of incredible running men and women for 3 years in Fort McMurray.

Since then, I’ve done 5 half marathons.  Run many times in weather as cold as -30 degrees.  Celsius.  (In case you’re wondering, yup that’s as cold as it sounds and it hurts.). I’ve run hung-over.  I’ve given up mid-run to stop for frozen yogurt. 

It’s all been possible because I loved running.

Recently though, I started hating it.  Dreading it.  Scheduling it and just ignoring the reminders that came up on my phone.

I finally started asking myself “why?”  

At first, I asked self-deprecating questions.  Like “why am I bailing on running?”  That didn’t help.  I would answer it with “because I’m lazy.  Or stupid.”  That kind of talk didn’t get me anywhere. Telling myself I’m lazy and stupid?  That’s just not nice.  Or true.

So I asked myself the different “why”.  I asked “why do I want to run”?  And “why is running important to me”?  And through this, I rediscovered my LOVE for running.

WHY.

It’s such a powerful question. 

Pair it with WANT and you’ve exponentially grown the power of the question.

Here’s how it worked:

Why do I want to run?

Because I love being outside.

Because it feels so good to move my body.

Because I love getting sweaty.

Why is running important to me?

Because the thrill of a race is one of the most awe-inspiring feelings I’ve ever experienced.

Because there is nothing better than a great running conversation.

Because I want to be active and healthy during my whole, long life.

For the sake of what am I running?

Because each time I do it, I feel incredible afterwards.

Because I want prove to myself that I can do it!

Suddenly, running has become fun again.  I’m looking forward to it.  I am LOVING it again.

So, what's on your dreaded to-do list? What chore can you redefine?  Where can you ask yourself “why is this important”? 

What lame-ass thing do you “have to” do this week? 

What email are you putting off writing?

What presentation are you dreading creating? 

What awkward conversation are you avoiding? 

What errand are you procrastinating on week after week?   

What exercise commitment are you breaking to yourself?

I ask you:

Why do you want to do it?

For the sake of what are you doing it?

Why is this important to you?

Ask “why”.  Why do you “have to” do it?

Is it because you want the best work environment for your team?

Is it because you want to congratulate a colleague on their new job?  

Is it because you want to showcase the amazing work of your team in front of your superiors? 

Is it because you want nutritional food in your body to give you energy?

Is it because you want a passport to travel to a best friend’s wedding?

Suddenly, you’ll understand why you’re really doing something.  You will connect deeply to the powerful motivation, emotions and dreams you have within.

Charles Duhigg says it beautifully in his brilliant book Smarter, Faster, Better.  In life, “once we start asking why, those small tasks become pieces of a larger constellation of meaningful projects, goals, projects and values.”   You can start to recognize how small chores and tasks are a part of the bigger picture.  These tasks tie to the big emotional “what” in your life.  They prove that you have choices. 

Knowing the “why” reminds you that you are in control of your life.

Doing any of these small tasks and chores on their own often seem boring.  Remedial.  Stressful.

Yet it is the every day that matters.  It is the small things that create the joy in your life.  The happiness.  The fulfillment. The satisfaction.  The memories.

You need to connect these to something you deeply want in your life.  Tie them to a DREAM you have.  Attach what you’re doing to what you most desire.

Once you make the “why” connection, everything changes. Doing that task, that chore, becomes a gift.  Ok – maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration. No amount of connection to my desire for hosting awesome guests makes me think cleaning a toilet is a gift.  But it certainly shifts my mindset.   And it makes what I’m doing a choice. 

It reminds me that I’m in control of my life. 

And you are in control of your life.

Connecting to your why sparks transformation. Suddenly your “to-do” is meaningful. It becomes an opportunity to create the life you want to live.  It’s proof that living a dream life is possible – because you’re DOING IT!

If you don’t have a good “why” answer, I challenge you to reconsider even doing it.  And in case you are wondering, “because I have to” is NOT a valid response.

If you don’t have a good reason as to “why”, I challenge you to not do that task.

It’s that simple.  It will make the difference. You’ll be living a life that is deliberate.   Living a life that is full of “want to’s”. 

Living a life that is created by YOUR choices! 

That will make you happier.  This will make your “to-do” list seem less overwhelming.  You’ll be more relaxed. You’ll be more grateful.  You’ll be more engaged as you do the things you do during the week because you are CHOOSING to do them.  You know WHY you are doing it (and it feels so good!) 

Ask WHY.  Know why it MATTERS.  Reclaim your power to choose. 

Create the life YOU want.

Lisa

PS. On this cloudy Vancouver day, I had to ask myself the “why does this matter” question while writing this too.  Happiness, success, pride – it all takes discipline and it’s a constant journey.   I’m no exception. If you, like me, need to make asking “why you want it” a habit, here’s some suggestions:

·      Create a reminder in your calendar to ask “why does this matter” when you review your to-do list every morning. 

·      Put a sticky note on your computer to remind yourself. 

·      Share this newsletter with a friend or partner and commit to each other to ask each other “why is it important” the next time you’re lacking motivation. 

·      Turn on the “Wannabe” song and crank it when the Spice Girls ask you to “tell me what you want, what you really really want.”  After you’re done dancing around the house, make sure you say (or sing!) what you want, what you really really want.

 You’ll either find the spark you need to just do it or erase it from your list altogether. 

 Either way, consider that to-do list crushed! 

Zigazig Ah to that!