Called To Serve: Recent Episodes
Tim Cooper
You’ve got a fire in your belly. A passion to serve. And an insatiable drive to contribute. You know that if you can just get your message in front of the right people… you can change lives. But where to start? There are so many options. So many moving pieces. You get bogged down. Overwhelmed. Frustrated. While the burning desire to serve others consumes you. I know, I’ve been there. These days I bring life changing impact and value to peoples lives through the creation of books, funnels, online courses and coaching programs, and virtual summits. This is my journey
Are you feeling stuck? You want to move forward, but you're not sure what your next step is. In many cases it could be you have too many choices. Or you want to 'keep your options open'. Indecisiveness can cripple your progress.
In this episode, I talk about the difference between 'choosing' and 'deciding'. What is a decision anyway? Why does deciding over choosing matter? And how can this help in getting unstuck?
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Are you hustling and grinding away, day in, day out, trying to generate an income, and putting your 'life' on hold? I was there. I did that for most of my adult life. Working up to 16 hours a day. Every day. For weeks, months. Without a break.
I was a stranger to my family. I missed a lot of my children's early years. Not because I didn't care... but because I believed that, through sacrificing my life for long hours of work, I was supporting my family.
I missed out on so much. Time and experiences I can never get back.
In his book, B.O.S.S. Moves, Myron Golden writes, "I'm going to tell you something that is more important than what you do for a living: what you do while you're living."
Life is unpredictable. We often think at our family and friends will always be there... that we can spend time with them once the money making years are done.
Take the time and create the memories now. You never know what's around the corner.
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Your money making potential is directly linked to the value you bring to the world. In his book, "B.O.S.S. Moves", Myron Golden talks about the four levels of value. He talks about the spiritual nature of money, communication, and the imagination. And, in other to make more money and generate wealth, you must work at a higher spiritual level.
In this episode, I outline the four levels of value and how you can increase the value to bring to the world by using your imagination to identify and solve problems, and your communication to present your solutions to the world.
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Have you ever put something off until 'tomorrow', only to find tomorrow comes and goes? And then the next day and the next. Before you know it, it's been a week, a month, a year, or more... and the task hasn't been done.
Al Tomsik says, "Success is just tons of discipline". So it stands to reason, in order to be successful, you must be self-disciplined.
In this episode, I talk about some things you can do every day to increase your productivity and get a lot more done in less time... and well on your way to success.
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To say things have changed would be an understatement. New laws. New legislation. New regulations. In some industries, you have two choices. Either march to the new drum and follow the orders of government officials and bureaucrats... or look for different ways to earn a living. Pushing back against the system does nothing but waste energy. Fighting a battle you can't win only frustrates you and keeps you stuck.
When you're in this frame of mind, you can't see the opportunities that are all around you. You grind yourself down, get nowhere, and stay broke.
I'd rather take responsibility for myself and funnel my energy into things I can control.
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Have you ever drawn out an idea, process, or strategy on the back of a napkin? You're trying to explain something... they're just not 'seeing' it, so you draw a picture.
Communication is all about transferring the image in your mind to someone else's mind. And the quickest way to do that is to draw a picture.
The great news is you don't have to a talented artist. And you don't need a lot of fancy equipment. You can draw the person into the story by drawing simple, clear shapes and stick figures. You can break down complex problems into small steps and clearly illustrate the process... while using simple language to describe what you're drawing.
I highly recommend Dan Roam's book "Draw to Win". It clearly lays out how to effectively communicate through simple drawings.
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Have you ever wondered why some people appear to lose interest or switch off while you're talking to them? Have you ever spent 5 minutes explaining something to someone, only to have them stare back at you, dazed and confused?
And you get all frustrated and think to yourself, "They just don't get it!"
It could be them. They may simply have no interest in what you're talking about. But in most cases, you have failed to communicate effectively.
In this episode, I discuss simple ways to ensure your message is understood and coming across clearly.
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I've heard it said that perfectionism is just another form of procrastination. And I'd have to agree... judging from personal experience. Have you held off releasing something, publishing something, or even starting something because you feel it won't be up to the standard you hold yourself to?
I've battled with perfectionism for most of my life.
These days I've had to change my outlook. I've had to accept that nothing in this world is perfect, and striving for perfection just slows you down.
In this episode, I share how I've overcome my perfectionism in order to move forward and get things done.
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I recently came across an audiobook version of "Feeling Is The Secret" by Neville Goddard. I found it impactful and wanted to share my thoughts and takeaways with you. I've been talking a lot about the conscious and subconscious mind in recent episodes, and this short book (the audio only goes for 39 minutes) not only drove home things I already knew on the subject but also provided new insights and interesting approaches to impressing good feelings on the subconscious to bring about positive outcomes.
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When we hear bad news or something goes wrong, we automatically react mentally and physically. It's just the way we're wired. In a state of stress, our body undergoes changes in order to protect us. This is a good thing. But remaining in a state of stress for an extended period takes its toll on us mentally and emotionally. It can also harm us physically. So, after the initial shock of finding yourself in an unsettling situation, after your head stops spinning, after your body stops shaking... you have to settle your mind, see the situation for what it is, and go to work to address it.
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The Law of Polarity is the principle that everything has two “poles”: good and evil, love and hate, etc. There has to be an opposite to everything in our world for our universe to remain in balance. This law is often confused, or blended with Newton's Third Law: Action & Reaction - for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. This has nothing to do with the Law of Polarity. When you understand and apply the Law of Polarity, you can become more balanced and bring about positive changes in your life.
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Do you ever get overwhelmed? Feeling that your mission is bigger than you are. Maybe think you think you don't know enough or have enough experience. The point is, we all start out "Not knowing". In this episode, I talk about roadmap, mindset, and actions you need to talk in order to build your wisdom and fulfill your mission.
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What's your relationship with money? Do you embrace the opportunity to invest in yourself, or are you reluctant to outlay money to hone your skills? Do you think you can work it out yourself by reading books and watching free trainings? In this episode, I talk about how you project your attitude to investing in yourself and how it can affect your ability to get others to invest in you.
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You've no doubt found yourself on the receiving end of a 'hard sell'. No matter what you do, the person won't take no for an answer and you leave the encounter feeling like you've been bashed up. And you say to yourself, "I don't want to come across like that!" and make a commitment not to be 'salesy'. So you end up feeling really awkward, or avoid selling your services all together. But, what if there was a way you could present your offer where you and your prospect feel comfortable and respected...
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Ever found yourself stuck in the grind... treading water... spinning your wheels? No matter how hard you try, you just can't achieve the outcome you're looking for. So you try harder. Work harder. But nothing changes. It starts with a mindset shift. An identity shift. You've got to BEcome the person who is capable of DOing the work required in order to HAVE the desired outcome.
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Everything starts with a thought. An idea. We're all blessed with the gift of imagination. But ideas alone are of no value if you don't take steps to make those ideas a reality. When you open yourself up to opportunity, when you notice the problems faced by your target audience, then you will see ways to bring innovation, fresh initiatives, and ground-breaking solutions to the market.
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I've just started reading a book by Eileen Wilder, called The Pivot Plan - End Emotional Exhaustion, Overcome Depression, Discover Your Strongest Life. You can find it on Amazon.
I've only read the first chapter so far and have already gained valuable insights.
I was at this stage just 7 weeks ago, when the feeling of being stuck where I was at was scarier than stepping out and making a change. Here's what Eileen says, "They say that when the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of changing, you’re ready for change... What do you do when you’re numb and don’t know where to start? I’ll tell you. You take small steps."
Sometimes we get stuck because the path forward is unclear or the task seems insurmountable. Here is great some brilliant advice on how to move forward - "When you take a small action, you are retraining your brain. Pivots are the small tweaks that take you to giant peaks. More than likely—you’re just one Pivot away."
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Have you given up on your plans because the dream has just faded away? All that value you had to share. All the impact you had to give... Lost. Simply because you never got started.
Why did you delay?
Why did you put it off and off and off?
It begs the question, “Was it really that important to you in the first place?”
Today I want to talk about 3 reasons you may find yourself stuck on the starting blocks. Robbing you of the life you deserve, and robbing others of your unique gifts and message you have to share.
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Go to college, get a degree, get a job, work hard. That’s what the majority of society considers being the road to success.
If hard work is the key the success, how come so many people are broke?Hard working people, good honest people, some with two, three, or more jobs and they still struggle to make ends meet.
They work so hard. They get home from work exhausted, and all they want to do is collapse on the couch. They end up so tired and stressed they don’t have the energy to spend quality time with their family or to enjoy life.
They’re not living, they’re barely existing.
Now I’m not saying that hard work is bad. Anything worthwhile takes work and effort. It just depends what you’re working on.
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How many times have you heard it said, “Time Is Money”?
If that’s true, how come the majority of the population is broke by the time they reach retirement?
It’s how you spend your time that counts.
You have a choice, you can spend your days working for a boss, giving away 8 hours (or more) of your precious time, day in, day out, for very little reward…
You can own a job, working your butt off for many demanding clients…
Or you can put the initial work in and build assets that will allow you to leverage time and give you the potential to make money quickly
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Bad things happen to good people. No one is immune to painful situations. We live in an imperfect world and there is no perfect human on the face of this planet. But we shouldn't allow our past to define our present, or our future. In this episode, I talk about ways you can let go of past experiences that are holding you back from your full potential.
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It's so important to keep our thoughts and words in good order. When we look at to the future, we paint a mental picture of the outcome we expect. Now we can get anxious about the outcome, or we can get excited and optimistic. And always remember... your words have power. The words you say to yourself and those you say to others. You can bash yourself up with negative self talk or raise yourself, and those around you, up with words of encouragement.
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When you plant a seed, you must water it, fertilize it, nurture it, and ensure it’s in the optimum environment for growth. And it’s the same for you. It’s so important for your personal and professional growth to surround yourself with the resources and the people who will help, encourage, and support you along your path to success.
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Going into business for yourself can be exciting and very rewarding... but it does come with a "warning label". If you're not careful, you can go from "having a job" to "owning a job" and replace one demanding boss with many demanding customers. In this episode, I share my experience and the mistakes I made before establishing a truly scalable business that doesn't take all my time.
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Sometimes we think, "It can't be that simple"... so we look at ways to make it more complicated. But there is power in simplicity. The simpler you keep things, you will complete the process faster, you will find it quicker and easier to maintain. PLUS you can readily pass on a clear and easy to follow framework to others.
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You're looking at monetizing your content but may wonder what you should create and if there is a market for it. And if, like me, you have become competent in several areas throughout your life, what skill or experience should you choose to share? In this episode I walk through several things you can do you ensure that you effectively serve your audience and how to choose a skill to share.
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Do you ever find yourself thinking, "I've just got to learn this one thing, and THEN I'll get started." And then what happens? You find another thing you have to learn, and another, and another... You get so tied up in the learning loop that you never your project. In this episode, I give you tips on breaking out of the learning loop and getting into action.
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"Fake it till you make it" is the worse advice anyone can give you for developing confidence. While you're 'faking' it, you feel like an imposter, and worse still, people can see you're trying to be something you're not and you can come across as inauthentic. The good news is there is a proven formula for developing 'real' unshakable confidence in any area of your life.
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Are you worried about not having enough content to share? In today's episode, I'll show you it's not about coming up with content ideas, but letting content ideas come to you... then building a content 'bank' so you'll always have a list of topics to choose from.
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I don't know about you, but I find my work and home environment can get cluttered quickly. So, the question is... can clutter affect your productivity and how can you keep your physical and digital environments clutter free?
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Some times our greatest gifts and talents are hidden from us. You find some things so easy to do, you can't see the true value you bring to others. In this episode, I talk about how you can uncover your gifts and talents so you can bring them to the world.
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So, you've got a dream, a goal, a vision for the future. How bad do you want it? Are you willing to do what it takes to succeed, or will you settle for less if the going gets tough?
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Are you making things harder for yourself than they really need to be? Are you stuck... feeling the success you yearn for just keeps on evading you no matter how hard you try? In this episode, I focus on two beliefs that could be holding you back.
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Sometimes it seems that life is out to get you. The universe just keeps throwing you curve balls no matter what you do. In my life, I have experienced darkness. It happens to everyone. In this episode, I share an exercise I do when my spirits are low and reveal something interesting about this world that applies to everyone and everything.
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Are you holding back sharing your message because you feel you don't know enough, or haven't had enough success? Are you worried you won't have all the answers? In this episode, I redefine the term "expert" and show how you can bring value to people's lives no matter how far along the journey you are.
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If you truly want to connect with your audience and share your message in an impactful way, then you must find your own voice. In this episode, I share key mistakes many people make, how to avoid them, and how you ensure you're seen as authentic so you can build real and lasting relationships with your audience.
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I've got to be honest. The production quality of some of the content I share on this podcast isn't perfect. Sometimes, I have technical issues and equipment failures. But I'm not trying to bring you a polished Hollywood production. I'm bringing you my journey. Raw, unscripted, and unedited. When things go right, great! When things don't work out as well as I'd like... I'll share that too. In this episode, I share why I'm creating and publishing content every day...
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If you're struggling under the weight of stress, not only can it kill you... you're definitely not in a place to be of best service to others (or any use at all.)
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What do you do when a daily task hits a roadblock? I mean the really easy stuff. The stuff you just take in your stride. What happens when your usual approach doesn't work? Life has a habit of throwing curve balls, and it threw a massive one at me the other day...
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Welcome to the Called To Serve podcast. This is for all the coaches, course creators, and those who have a burning desire to serve. Those who have been called to contribute, to make an impact, and change people's lives. In this episode, I share where I am. The moment of realization that I had built barriers to success and happiness. What caused me to create such a destructive mindset and the steps I'm taking to change and grow.
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