Are you a “chaotic hustler” or a stable business owner? Many 1099 professionals find themselves drowning in their own success. In this case study, we examine Claire, a consultant who escaped the “hamster wheel” of mental unconsciousness. By applying the Mentally Awake Pillars and Processes, she protected her billable hours and reclaimed her life. Read how you can do the same.
Are you a structured “Filing Guy” or a creative “Carny”? For the 1099 entrepreneur, not knowing your cognitive default is a recipe for mental unconsciousness. This week, we explore how your internal manager (or lack thereof) impacts your billable hours and business stability. Learn the tools to bridge the gap between chaos and order.
For the 1099 professional, busyness is often a mask for chaos. You spend your days reacting to the loudest notification rather than the most important goal. This is the invisible treadmill: a state of mental unconsciousness where you run harder but never get closer to your Vision. Learn how to reclaim your Resources and shift from a chaotic hustler to a stable business owner.
Too many people today go through life on autopilot without being fully aware of what is going on. This state of being mentally unconscious makes it hard to think and eventually leads to total exhaustion. Fortunately, there is a solution to fight off this state and become more Mentally Awake.
You must first recognize that you create your own reality and you are responsible for what you choose to do. This requires the first pillar of Direction where you know exactly where you are going. Having direction means identifying your personal True North and developing the specific skills needed to navigate toward it. It involves shifting from a reactive mode where you are constantly putting out fires to a proactive mode where you are strategically working toward your vision.
For 1099 professionals, a vague resolution like “make more money” is a wish, not a goal. Most resolutions fail from living on autopilot, constantly reacting to the “urgent” instead of the “important.” The Mentally Awake roadmap shifts you from vague dreams to tangible action. Goals must connect to your “Why,” inspire clear action, and have measurable milestones. Implement Focus and Organization with tools like the Two-Minute Rule and Time Blocking to sustain your progress and build true Resilience.
For the 1099 entrepreneur, “time off” usually means “stress on.” While employees unplug, you battle the gnawing fear that silence equals failure—a state we call Mental Unconsciousness. This anxiety isn’t a badge of honor; it’s a lack of Direction and broken boundaries. Discover the operating system that allows you to put down the “100-pound phone,” define what “Done” looks like, and finally be present without killing your cash flow
The engine is off. The A/C is fading. You are sitting in the parking lot of a business park, staring at the handle of your car door. It is unlocked, but it feels welded shut. If you are inside, maybe you are staring at your phone. It sits on your desk, weighing 100 pounds. You…
For new agents, the telephone can feel like it weighs 100 pounds. This “phone-fobia” is the single biggest hurdle that separates struggling agents from successful ones, and it’s built on a simple misunderstanding. What if “no” wasn’t a failure? What if it was the most valuable data you could collect? It’s time to reframe rejection and turn your biggest fear into your most powerful tool…
Trade anxiety for action. For a new insurance agent, the pressure to get results can be paralyzing. But what if focusing on sales outcomes is the very thing holding you back? This article reveals the single most important mindset shift you can make in your first 90 days—learning how to stop chasing unpredictable results and start building a foundation of confidence and success by mastering the daily actions you can actually control.
You know the feeling. It usually hits on a Tuesday afternoon. You look at your team roster. You see twenty names. On paper, you have a robust team. You have “agents.” You have a “territory.” You have a “structure.” But when you look at the production report, you see three names doing all the work….