We're a few days into the year 2020. If you're from my generation or before, you might have seen the memes and jokes about how badly we wanted Barbara Walters to show up everywhere saying, "This is 2020."
Since it's the start of not only a new year, BUT a new decade, it's a PERFECT opportunity to get clear about who we are and our purpose in the new year.
Today, I'm excited to offer you a fabulous opportunity to take some powerful and practical next steps on getting yourself focused and ready to be your best as well as walk closer with Christ in the upcoming year.
Are you ready to get clear about your new year?
In the video below, I'm sharing with you a NEW special tool that I developed called Focus 2020. I will walk you through how to choose your word of the year, verse of the year, and help you identify three practical ways that you can be more intentional, let go, and practice self-care.
Getting started is easy! Just click the video below! The FREE Focus 2020 worksheet can be downloaded by clicking here.
One final thing...Even if you don't feel like doing this, just watch the video. I've got an inspiring and encouraging word for you, no matter if you do the Focus 2020 exercise or not. Please let me encourage you today!
Praying God's best for your new year!
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That’s the philosophy of Vicki Fitch, a top-performing leader, international business consultant and direct sales expert. If you’ve ever dreamed of making extra money to support your family through direct sales or multi-level marketing companies that offer great incentives with flexible schedules for your family, then you’ll definitely want to listen to Vicki’s story on today’s Better Together podcast.
Vicki started her first business when she was 12 years old. She purchased her first home at 19 years old and began her first company a year later. As a “serial entrepreneur,” Vicki builds and sells business as a way of life. She’s been in the direct sales business for 20 years, consistently performing at the top 1% of her company, which allowed Vicki and her family to experience dream vacations and bonuses that have enriched their lives.
But, Vicki’s “never give up” philosophy comes from the difficult experiences in her early stages of her life. In today’s conversation, Vicki and I discuss her struggle to feel loved and valued by her parents as well as her volatile first marriage to a drug addict. As Vicki shares her life and her success, you’ll be encouraged by her authenticity and vulnerability when talking about the highs and lows of her life. Vicki and I are tall girls who share a love of high heels and we share a lot of fun moments during today’s conversation. FOR THE FIRST TIME! You have two options: You can watch my interview above or listen to the podcast audio below:
If you are a leader who dreams of achieving big goals, you’re going to absolutely love my conversation with Vicki. In this episode, you’ll learn more about:
“Evict the bully in your head” that undermine your confidence (that’s the title of Vicki’s second book);
Why mentors are important if you want to achieve your highest dreams;
How to identify whether or not you’re an entrepreneur (even if you think that you’re not).
Why Vicki is so passionate about her new global initiative’s #YouAreEnough as well as her #12Books12Months goal of writing 12 books in 12 months – this is a great story!
PLEASE LEAVE COMMENT BELOW ON THE FOLLOWING: Do you have a big dream that you want to share with us? Do you need permission to dream again?
About Vicki Fitch…
Vicki lives in Southern California with her husband, Terry and their two boys. She is blessed to have two amazing stepchildren and five grandchildren that fill Vicki’s heart with great joy. Her business is her ministry and she believes that God has blessed her greatly and she gives back every chance that she can.
Barb Roose is a popular speaker and author who is passionate about equipping women to win at life with Christ-empowered strength and dignity. Barb loves speaking at women’s conference and leadership events such as the Aspire Women’s Events, She Speaks Conference and the UMC Leadership Institute.
Barb is the author of multiple books and Bible studies, including her newest releases: Winning the Worry Battle: Life Lessons from the Book of Joshua and Bible study called Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle. Barb’s writing has been featured in magazines or blogs such as Simple Truth Magazine, iBelieve.com, Crosswalk.com, More to Life Magazine, Just Between Us Magazine, Cherished, InCourage and Women of Faith.
An avid traveler, reader, and lover of all things chocolate-peanut butter, Barb and her family live in NW Ohio with their dog, Quimby and a very grumpy 10-year rabbit. Visit Barb’s online home at barbroose.com.
We all do! Even if usually you feel like Confident Connie on a good hair day, there are times when our inner critic pipes up and whispers, “You’ll never pull that off.”
Some of us grew up in homes hearing “You’re useless” or “You can’t do anything right.” Those words planted seeds of insecurity in our hearts. For others, a big mistake or a crushing failure planted a powerful seed of insecurity in our hearts.
Insecurity whispers “You’ll never be good enough, no matter how hard you try.”
When we’re insecure, we’re always second-guessing ourselves, even when we know we’re doing the right things. When we’re insecure, we’re afraid to look toward the future in hope because we fear pain and failure.
But, what does God say to us and our insecurities? I love the words of Jeremiah 29:11 – some of you already know these words by heart:
“I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”
God is not planning disaster for us. He’s not planning disaster for you, my friend. Yes, we’ll encounter hardships and tests to grow our faith, but through faith, we can walk with confidence in God’s plan for our lives.
If you’re always second-guessing yourself, but you want to dream big dreams, I want you to listen to my interview with award-winning author, Catherine West. I met Cathy a few years ago at my literary agency retreat and she’s real and lovely and someone that you can totally relate to!
On this episode of Better Together, Cathy and I will talk about her battle to overcome worry and insecurity. All of us will benefit from Cathy’s five life lessons about how to get off the ledge of insecurity as well as having the guts to go for our dreams. If you don’t have time to listen, click here to access those five life lessons on Cathy’s website.
By the way, Cathy’s new book The Memory of You just released a few weeks ago – it’s amazing! Click here to find out more about this story of a woman who deals with PTSD after the death of her sister. She discovers the freeing power of forgiveness, confession and faith.
About Catherine West…
INSPY Award-winning author Catherine West writes stories of hope and healing from her island home in Bermuda. When she’s not at the computer working on her next story, you can find her taking her Border Collie for long walks or reading books by her favorite authors. She and her husband have two grown children. Catherine’s novel, Bridge of Faith, won the 2015 Grace Award. Catherine’s latest novels are The Things We Knew (July 2016) and The Memory of You (March 2017), Harper Collins Christian Publishing.
Catherine loves to connect with her readers and can be reached at Catherine@catherinejwest.com
Barb Roose is a speaker and author who is passionate about teaching women to live beautifully strong and courageous so that they experience God’s great adventure of faith and purpose for their lives.
Check out Barb’s new releases, Stronger Than Stress: 10 Spiritual Practices to Win the Battle of Overwhelm book and Stronger Than Stress: 10 Spiritual Practices to Win the Battle of Overwhelms Bible study.
Barb lives in NW Ohio and is proud mother of three adult kids. Whenever possible, Barb prefers to eat dessert first. Visit Barb’s online home at barbroose.com.
