simplicity of happiness · happy#199 – the chained elephant During a coaching I was reminded of a metaphor I once heard and am going to tell you in this episode.What does this metaphor mean for your life?What can you do about it? All the best, Floh Follow me on:https://patreon.com/flohjoehttps://instagram.com/flohjoe https://youtube.com/flohjoehttps://facebook.com/flohjoe
simplicity of happiness · happy#198 – things take time I kept myself busy while being locked down and build myself a little farm in the mountains. As so often I get inspired when doing something else. I had a lot of hatching eggs lately and they have been teaching me patience. Some of them hatched way earlier than expected and other took for ever and although there is basically a living bird inside the egg… Read More »happy#198 – things take time
simplicity of happiness · happy#happy#197 – bang for the buck With a lot of quiet time there is space to think. About life and what it means to us, to me.What will happen when we don‘t put the money on the table and expect the most for it. Most people on earth being locked away gives plenty of room for other things. Such as nature, or reflexion.So I ask myself, what if we take this… Read More »happy#197 – bang for the buck
simplicity of happiness · happy#196 – crisis strategy I struggle at the moment.I trained myself over the last year to always look out for the positive. Every crisis has a chance to grow and still it feels awful to be in the middle of one. It is easy to loose sight of the light at the end of the tunnel.One thing I learned to cope better with the frustrations is to be absolutely open and… Read More »happy#196 – crisis strategy
simplify, simplify, simplify Let go of everything that holds you back from anything you want to achieve. Just be clear on this one: To simplify and to go minimal is the opposite of a loss. You are not missing out on anything. It is more about creating the space for the things you love most. The goal is to let go of the things, thoughts, possessions, friends that hold you back. A day has 24h,… Read More »no more
simplicity of happiness · happy#195 – corona/covid 19 The current situation is affecting me as many others, but since we decide ourself how we deal with it, I am raising the question, what I/we could do with it. What is it that I could do, to help you in this situation?Shall I do a daily show? Shall I cover specific topics?Let me know! All the best, Floh Follow me on:https://patreon.com/flohjoehttps://instagram.com/flohjoe https://youtube.com/flohjoehttps://facebook.com/flohjoe
simplicity of happiness · happy#194 – always room to improve As we talked about growth… there is always room for it. You will not reach the end of growth, because you can also move on from the position you are at in the moment.I had a 15min speed coaching session with John Lee Dumas of Entrepreneurs on Fire. He became as financially successful as you you can be with a Podcast. Even for him there is… Read More »happy#194 – always room to improve
simplicity of happiness · happy#193 – what brought you here won’t get you there The beginning of this year has been in the name of change and growth. Mainly how to embrace struggle, failure and backsets into a learning possibility and the opportunity to grow.A belief and mindset that helps you on that journey is the realization that what brought you here won‘t get you there.When you reached a plateau and that is were you… Read More »happy#193 – what brought you here won’t get you there
simplicity of happiness · happy#192 – islands As you know, I love the ocean. I love sailing and it makes a perfect metaphor for life. It also is a decent tool for coaching, mainly because of the lack of distraction. You have a clear routine and in between a lot of time where you can’t do lot. You can’t go anywhere and even on the boat the options are limited. That might come close to… Read More »happy#192 – islands
simplicity of happiness · happy#191 – achievements In the last episodes I talked about the up & down cycles of success (and happiness), the opportunities, and the possibility of growth. All of these need you to see and value your achievements. Often we are so busy being busy that we don‘t see our progress and achievements. As an example I give an overview of my own achievements in a year that did not feel too… Read More »happy#191 – achievements
simplicity of happiness · happy#190 – growth Growth happens at the edge of your comfort zone. When everything is running smooth in your life, it looks to the outside world as if you are improving at the moment. What is actually happening, is that you are putting the growth into practice that you achieved in your last downside.The last year put me through a lot of ditches and it did not always feel great to… Read More »happy#190 – growth
simplicity of happiness · happy#189 – see the opportunities I made plans in the past and meant to realize them. Then life happened. Things came different and and I realized an even bigger dream. You see, plans can be helpful and it depends a lot on your psychology, weather you need more flexibility or a set of rules for yourself. In any case, it might be helpful if you keep your bigger picture in mind.… Read More »happy#189 – see the opportunities
simplicity of happiness · happy#188 – 2020 up and down Imagine you were a professional basketball player. You’d need your time off every now and then. Concentrate, heal, recover and refocus are natural cycles of life.I became aware of that again after some weeks of podcasting vacation.I needed to refocus and put my hands on other projects and it brought to my attention that we need to allow ups and downs in everything we do.… Read More »happy#188 – 2020 up and down
simplicity of happiness · happy#187 – sahara learnings 2019 Each time that I am visiting the desert I learn something new. Although I already know about the magic of the desert I am surprised every time.In Sahara I am very close to the one I want to be. When I am without distraction, sitting in the sand and watching the beautiful desert, I find time for thoughts that give me new ideas.Apart from that there… Read More »happy#187 – sahara learnings 2019
simplicity of happiness · happy#186 – dr. death dies How often do you think about your own legacy?By legacy I mean everything that will remain after you are gone. What do you want other people to keep in mind about you?After I asked myself that question for the very first time, my mindset shifted. Once you bring in a longterm perspective into your decision a lot of them might be taken completely different. A story… Read More »happy#186 – dr. death dies
simplicity of happiness · happy#185 – an external view Sometimes I think that I have it figured all out. After all, I did so much coaching with others and am well aware of my own desires and wishes that I am the only one who does not need to have an own coach.Guess what, that ain‘t true. No matter how experienced you are, it always helps to get an external view to reflect yourself. Your unconscious… Read More »happy#185 – an external view
simplicity of happiness · happy#184 – slow down to speed up A week ago, I talked about the tiny steps that will help you achieve your biggest goals.Another way to look at the very same process is slowing down to speed up. So many of our largest mistakes happen when we rush into something. Being slow, like traveling on a sailboat will make you much more aware of your surroundings. Not only will it help… Read More »happy#184 – slow down to speed up
simplicity of happiness · happy#183 – tiny steps If you follow me and my work for a while, you will know that I want to take the big steps, reach the big goals immediately.Again and again life teaches me to take tiny steps though, because in the end, the biggest goal is just a combination of countless tiny steps. Once you focus on your next tiny step, everything is possible. All the best, Floh Follow… Read More »happy#183 – tiny steps
simplicity of happiness · happy#182 – tanzania Sometimes things are difficult in Tanzania. People lack a lot, what we take as granted in the industrialized world.I had my own struggles as you might know and decided to let go of sunk costs and move on. I talk a bit about Django.Tours, the new project and what fascinates me about East Africa. There is still there is so much to learn for us. How to take… Read More »happy#182 – tanzania
simplicity of happiness · happy#181 – everything comes with a price I talked about this concept before. What affects the quality of a situation the most, is not so much the situation itself but your mindset towards it.Almost every incident in life can be seen from two different perspectives. Everything you love comes with something you don‘t. You will need to accept the downsides to become happy with what you are doing.I had to experience… Read More »happy#181 – everything comes with a price
There are several reasons behind my decision to provide coaching free of charge.
1. Desire to Help: I find fulfillment in assisting others, as it brings a sense of personal satisfaction. While it may seem altruistic, it’s worth acknowledging that as humans, we often find intrinsic joy in being of service to others.
2. Impact and Contribution: I aim to make a meaningful impact by sharing my knowledge. I believe in the power of investing in individuals who may not have the financial means but possess great potential. It’s akin to being a seed investor, sowing the seeds for future success.
3. Supporting Those in Need: Having experienced a period of financial constraints with abundant ideas, I recognize the importance of providing support to those who may not currently afford my services. This strategic generosity allows me to contribute to the growth of individuals who can benefit the most.
4. Effective Marketing: Offering free coaching serves as a powerful marketing tool. Recognizing the transformative nature of my coaching, I trust that those who experience it will remember and potentially return for future sessions. Additionally, satisfied individuals are likely to share their positive experiences, organically expanding my reach.
It’s essential to emphasize that this offering comes with no strings attached. The quality of the session and any subsequent actions are entirely in your hands. Attend with focus, be prepared, and decide what you want to derive from the experience.
Ultimately, this is a gift from me to you. No strings attached. The choice of what to do with it rests entirely with you.
I look forward to talk to you, Floh