Hello MLSM lovelies…
Some of you may remember a few weeks ago I posted about taking a break from MLSM and all the reasons why it was needed.
But now I’m back. I’m re-energised, re-enthused, but most importantly – I’m focused.
Every one say – FOCUS !
So I’m going to put it out there from the get go, as I have no interest in wasting anyone’s precious time.
The angle of MLSM has changed. In its previous carnation, despite being a fun and engaged community, MLSM was a personal development blog without a clear vision. I’ve had some much fun getting to know you guys, you rocked my world!
But like I’ve stated before, anything that is not moving is dead.
My Lifestyle Max is moving on…
I’ve come to realise how much both this blog and myself; as the orator of this wonderful space, need a focus. A way to ensure I’m not just sharing insightful narratives, but providing real value. Posts designed to help change peoples lives. Every. Single. Time.
So how did I come to the realisation that things needed to change round these parts?
Well, the first step has been getting some distance from my baby blog. Then, living in Bali (the new mecca for lifestyle designers) presented me with some interesting and intense learning curves.
I’ve been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to spend a lot of quality time with other bloggers and entrepreneurs far more successful and experienced than myself. It’s been a real eye opener and occasionally - a humbling shakedown!
It’s become pretty clear, that it’s time to get serious and – GO BIG…or ….GO HOME !
Things are about to take off and go BOOM around here.
Did I mention I was excited?
Over the last 6 months I’ve been doing a fearless personal inventory and whilst my progress has been immense, a few things have become frighteningly apparent to me.
Good habits + Focus + Productivity = Success Unlimited
I like this kind of maths, I’m all about success unlimited….
But the truth is, although I do a fairly good job of juggling a lot of balls and keeping stuff ticking over, I’ve been lacking in all some of these areas. Then it struck me….
- What would happen if I really got ‘all about’ personal mastery…..
- What would happen if I got ‘all about’ creating good habits and eliminating bad habits….
- What would happen if I started testing methods to greatly increase productivity and increase focus…
- What would happen if I became insanely dedicated to designing a life that makes me smile every day and stopped ‘winging it’…
- What would happen if I focused on creating a location independent income, that I enjoyed earning as well as spending…
What would happen if I really got serious about this ish.. I mean, really…. what would happen?
Well I’m about to find out, and so are you.
You heard it here first: Stacey is no longer of a vacation; she is now on a workation (watch this space, you’ll be hearing more about this real soon-ish)
As My Lifestyle Max takes a new direction and becomes about:
- Forming and sustaining good habits
- Eliminating and crushing bad habits- for good
- How to create and maintain laser sharp focus
- Putting productivity on steroids, whilst finding a happy intersection between commerce, freedom and fun
- Minimising your ‘to do’ list and maximising your ‘done’ list
I’ll still share my stories, because I have a big mouth like that, but it will be with a more defined FOCUS.
Living the dream comes at a cost….
I have an incredible lifestyle right now. There is nothing I need that I don’t have, but there are many things that I want - that are still financially out of reach.
I mean like seriously, there are a lot of beaches I’ve yet to lie on, a lot of Mojitos I’ve yet to drink, and I hear Capri is nice in spring…
However, in order to experience the stuff of dreams, I need to start building some very strong foundations underneath me and a healthy bank balance to boot!
So, all those offended by capitalism may run for the hills on hearing that I intend to monetise MLSM in the not to distant future – I guess I’ll have to live with that.
My lifestyle Max is about to become about community AND commerce.
And I’m unapologetic about not only my need, but my desire, to leverage the time spent writing this blog, with generating an income to supplement my life-less-ordinary! For anyone whose sensibilities this offends, please feel free to send me a signed blank cheque each month…
Q. Is this blog about to become marketing city central…
A. nahhh…. I have more integrity than that, but I will be an affiliate for products I respect and use. I will promote products I think add value and will improve your life. I will create my own products, service, and experiences, and if they meet your needs, I will hope that you, my MLSM lovelies, will buy them. You’ll see CALLS TO ACTION!
No pressure, but now you know…
Q. Will this blog become sanitised, formulaic and all Zen..ha…..Nahhhhhhhhh
A. It’s not me, it’s not the way I write, think or speak. There may have been a change in direction and focus , but the woman at the heart of MLSM is still very much in the building. It will still be me in every single line.
The winds of change are whistling, so get ready get ready get ready and remember… I love ya.
It’s all love.xx
PS.You don’t even know how good it felt to come out of hibernation and write this.
PPS.I’d like to extend an invitation for you to join me on the quest for personal mastery. What do you say…are you in?
PPS. If you love where I’m coming from with this, be wonderful and share it with others..you know how 
(disclaimer) concept will be tweaked as necessary along the way
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Twitter: SandiAmorim
October 17, 2011 at 2:28 pm
Yay, you’re back!!! And so focused and inspiring you’re blinding me
I am SO in, and the quest for personal mastery adds on nicely to my focus this month which has been self-care!
Can’t wait to hear more about what you’re creating. Your work, your voice is needed!
xoS
Sandi Amorim recently posted..Just for Today
Yes Sandi…I’m back. I’m firing on all cylinders, but taking things slowly. experimenting with what works, and throwing out with the trash what doesn’t. Whoever said change was easy was lying. Er…..actually no one ever did. Thanks for being numero uno to touch base.xx
Twitter: girlygrizzly
October 17, 2011 at 2:33 pm
YOU ROCK!! Yes, Yes, YES!! I am right here, standing right next to you with one eyebrow raised (if I could do that nifty thing) waiting to see whats next!
I am so HAPPY to see you! I’ve missed you sorely, but knew by your words that you really needed “away”.
And by the way, we do have a tiny beach you need to try out! (Think TINY) It is right at the head of the Chisana River, at the base of the Chisana Glacier. Beautiful sands, the rage of the river coming from the glacier. During the summer, it is wonderful! (remember- TINY)
LOL, I’m so happy you are home again, my friend.
~Amber-Lee
Amber-Lee Dibble recently posted..Social Media Went Nuts While I Was Out Hunting
Hey Amber, whats up girl. See my amateur mistakes with the links. Without you and Betsy to give me the heads up, I’d be a disaster. Thank you for your wonderful email. Its seams like we both came back to the fray at the same time. I read your post last night…it would seam I took some time out at the right time.xx
Twitter: BetsyKCross
October 17, 2011 at 2:42 pm
You scared me before. You scare me even more now. I actually like being scared. It wakes me up. I’m in, but I might run away from you every now and then. Okay?
I don’t mean to be scary Betsy, I don’t bite I promise. In fact I’m a big old softy. It’s funny..people seam to have this impression that I’m hard as nails. I’m not…I just got a big bold mouth…stick around..it’s gonna be fun.xx
Twitter: BetsyKCross
October 18, 2011 at 3:22 pm
I was just kidding around. Don’t worry. I’ll check in now and again!
Betsy Cross recently posted..What Are Friends For?
Oh man, my focus shriveled up and died a while ago…
Actually, my focus just changed to 100% personal instead of work… Hopefully your focus will inspire me.
JQ recently posted..Is giving to more than one charity immoral?
Hmmmmmm, say no more, lol. Love you girl….you can do anything you set your mind to.xx
Hi Stacey!
Welcome back! I love this – go big or go home! Yep – I’m with you
Focus focus focus!
Lori
The gorgeous Lori…a true inspiration. Go big or go home….yes siree.xx
Twitter: truereach
October 17, 2011 at 7:12 pm
Hi Stacey,
great that you’re back to inspire and arouse! “In order to reach our dreams we need strong foundations”. True. Strong relationships. A powerful movement. And money, too. Looking forward to reading about your journey!
Ahh my buddy Gerhard. Nice to see you. I hope I’m able to bring something to the table that helps your journey also.xx
Twitter: start_networkin
October 17, 2011 at 7:23 pm
FOCUS!
Love the enthusiasm. It’s great to go to an event or have a conversation with great people and have a billion aha-moments that makes us rethink ourselves and our business. Congrats.
Keep that enthusiasm. Keep blogging, keep building. Those Mojitos aren’t too far away
Brock Blohm recently posted..Don’t Compare The Results; Become The Results – Network Marketing
Brock, when I came to Bali, I did not have a business. Now I do…and slowly but surely things are moving in a way that continue to amaze and inspire me. I’m ready to move forward. Thanks for your support.xx
Twitter: Goalsblogger
October 17, 2011 at 7:54 pm
Welcome back,
Change is good! Focus is a must.
Derek
Derek Potocki recently posted..What I Am Doing At The Moment
Hey Derek. How are you dude…guess what. I missed ya!, lol focus is awesome…leave it with me. I’m on it!
Balla! Any true blogger can’t be stopped!
well done 
Thanks hon. The porch time, and the shakedown helped. I don’t have it all worked out….but it’s coming together….see you on the porch for shakedown number 8…real soon.xx
Twitter: johngarrettx
October 17, 2011 at 9:02 pm
Welcome back! I’m all in.
I love the energy of this post so i will definitely be back to witness the journey first hand!
Here’s to the future!
John Garrett recently posted..Hypertransitory Monday Comics #7 – The Commander Series pt 2!
Hey John thanks for coming by to say hi…I appreciate it.xx
Twitter: carpathia16
October 17, 2011 at 10:36 pm
Wow, Stacey, I feel your energy! I am sooo happy you’re back, I truly missed you. The blogging world just wasn’t the same without you!
Thanks for sharing your passion with us. I look forward to following along with you in your journey!
Carolyn@The Wonder of Tech recently posted..Tech-Knowledgy: Your iPhone 4S and Siri Questions Answered!
I’m so glad my energy transmitted in this post. I felt energised when writing it. I felt ready to write, but most importantly I felt ready to move forward. It’s an exciting time for me. Hope your well Carolyn.xx
Love the focus and energy of this post! I wish I could siphon off the feeling this gives me and pour it directly into my business… and everything else, too. Knowing a bit about what you’re doing, I can’t help but be excited to see what will happen here next, and what the future will bring. You are always an inspiration, chica.
You.inspire.me.
Seriously, just keep doing what your doing…you have focus to achieve what ever you want.xx
Twitter: thejackb
October 18, 2011 at 11:15 am
Hi Stacey. I look forward to seeing what you come up with. Good to see you here again.
Jack…truth be told. I’m looking forward to see what I come up with. There will be lots of experimentation going on. Nice to see you.xx
Twitter: Faryna
October 18, 2011 at 11:53 am
It’s great to have you back. I was worried about you.
In my opinion there’s nothing wrong with mixing commerce and community. Commerce is essential to real world communities – even villages.
Myself, I’m developing a project for rural poverty that proposes to mix commerce, community, and culture.
http://www.changemakers.com/citizenmedia/entries/new-entry-137
Stan Faryna recently posted..Luxurious decorations for your castle or estate #free
It’s good to be back Stan, but I would be lying if I said it had not been good to be away. I needed the distance, and space and time…and come back felt like coming home. Still a lot of backend problems with my blog after the hack, but working to get that fixed also. Thanks for checking in on me. Change makers sounds interesting.xx
Twitter: late_bloomers
October 18, 2011 at 1:44 pm
Stacey – back with a mission, and talking about recharging: Madame 100’000 Volt!
I am very happy for you, nothing wrong with mixing community with commerce.
You are very inspiring and you have me nodding my head while reading, could not agree more but you pick the right words combined with that energy, you can move mountains.
Happy you are back, Barbara
Barbara recently posted..Dare to Care – Thank You
Hey Barbara, its good to be back. It’s been too long but the time and distance was needed. Look forward to connecting…xx
Awesome! I’m very curious to see where this will lead!
Hey Sjoerd…nice to see you buddy. I was just on Dan porch…hopefully you’ll join us again soon.xx
Oh MAN that sounds good! Say hi to Dan for me please! Tell him I will be in touch soon! In the meanwhile, keep those updates coming!
Twitter: adriennesmith40
October 20, 2011 at 3:31 pm
Welcome back Stacey,
So happy to hear that you are reenergized and raring to go. I have no doubt that wherever you take this blog, it will be the right thing for you.
I’m so happy for you and glad you are getting the focus that you need. I’m in the process of doing that myself actually. I’m trying to get on a better and more productive schedule. I just need to stick steadfast to it now. Wish me luck!
Can’t wait to hear what you’ll be sharing with us and you can bet I’ll be back for sure.
I know you are enjoying life! Keep it up!
Adrienne recently posted..How To Be Attractive When You Have No Credibility
Ahh Ms Adrienne, I missed you girl. It’s been all go go go round these parts. I hear you about the schedule…starting it is fine…sticking with it..well that’s a whole different ball game.
Looking forward to hanging with ya soon.xx
So, you are finally back, huh? Sounds like you are focused and ready to take the world on. Best of luck to you and it will be interesting to follow your journey.
Bill Dorman recently posted..Did video kill the radio star?
Yep. I’m back. Nothing before its time. I needed to step away and come back when I was ready – so I did. I’m ready and raring to go. xx
Welcome Back Miss Stacey. Missed you on the scene and happy to see the lively lady that I’ve grown accustom to seeing in a read hat, nice shares and a smile!
Jk Allen recently posted..The Side Hustle
It’s good to be back JK…although going home to London for 3 weeks, before heading back to Bali…so once again things are crazy…..but whatever…it makes life interesting right! Nice to see you buddy.xx
hey jamie,
im glad to have found you again…i’ve been scouring my brain to remember your email… hope you will remember me…and i really love your write ups… hope to hear from you soon… as i indulge myself in your article and sharing.. Kudos!
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