My self-will is so strong, sometimes I like to speed up or control time.

On August 17, 2014 By Rebekka LienIn entrepreneurLeave a comment

So I don’t work on Sundays, but this isn’t really working. This is more like telling my readers what’s up, like talking, like morning coffee, except decaf because I don’t drink coffee anymore. No more headaches. Yep, so I hit a roadblock, I felt paralyzed and could not edit for the life of me and then all of a sudden, well, my computer started beeping and then shut down completely.

It was sign from the universe for me to stop.

Stop, stop, stop.

It was very frustrating because I need to get this ebook out before I leave for Europe, or do I? Well, no one is telling me to…so going back to this question “what do I really really really really really really want?” I just want to relax. I mean, just sip some tea at a cafe and observe people. Really, that’s what I really want to do. And I want to buy t-shirt material bedsheets and wear lipstick and perhaps experience some romance in my life under the eiffel tower.

So how to live when you hit a wall, let go, let be……..and perhaps after letting it go, you can allow yourself to recuperate and find that resounding voice which will help you to finish what you need to in due time….but remember, listen to your body, listen to how you feel. If you try to force yourself to create something when your body or mind is telling you no, it’s basically like being constipated and sitting on the toilet for hours.

I promised myself I would share my every thought with you as I went through this journey of time traveling to Paris. Look it hasn’t been easy, probably because of my own self-will. My self-will is so strong, sometimes I like to speed up time or control time. It’s okay to have a goal in mind, but don’t stunt the universe’s creativity by forcing it to do something you want.

Say out loud “I want to do________” by “______” (deadline).

It might just happen in ways you can’t imagine. In addition, it might not happen but might happen in year or a few months.

So yes, well, everything is slowly falling into place and I’m learning in this process, to pat myself on the back and “relax”. In my meditation, I heard that I would receive a large of income that I did not work for. Well, isn’t that comforting. I am happy to share once this happens.

So when in doubt, dance- (as you can see I am in the background with a black and white shirt). I danced 3 times this week, it was phenomenal, plus I taught yoga and meditation. Getting fit through doing what you love. Easy.

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The Girl Who Killed Bees

On August 14, 2014 By Rebekka LienIn entrepreneurLeave a comment

The girl who killed bees

The girl who cried at the sound of rats

The girl who jumped on a guy to try to dance with him

The guy who ran away

The girl who fought aliens and landed in Neverland

The girl who dance battled vikings

Pre-order your book about the Princess who fought all odds to build her fairy tale dream life!

Everything is coming together, found an editor, still needs major editing (this weekend), have a one way to London and my commercial acting agent is okay with me signing on after I come back. I’ll be making connections with everyone who lives in Europe, please feel free to email me: Lienrebekka@gmail.com 🙂 CHEERS!

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Grieving The Death of Robin Williams

On August 12, 2014August 12, 2014 By Rebekka LienIn philosophyLeave a comment

I am personally grieved to hear about the news of Robin Williams’ death. When I first came to America, I remember the first movie I watched was the one where he acted as a doctor (Patch Adams). It really cheered me up and I realized that laughter can heal people…I also know that whether it is true or not, if he did kill himself, that it is easy for people to overlook depression. I know that it is easy to grow up with a smile on your face and have a leaking heart. Remember to be vulnerable, to share, to laugh and to cry when you have to. Remember that it is okay to have a frown on your face, but to be okay sharing that side of who you are. You don’t have to be perfect.

Quotes from Robin, I want to cry….so sad.

No matter what people you, words and ideas can change the world:

I left school and couldn’t find acting work, so I started going to clubs where you could do stand-up. I’ve always improvised, and stand-up was this great release. All of a sudden, it was just me and the audience.

When you look at Prince Charles, don’t you think that someone in the Royal family knew someone in the Royal family?

You’re only given a little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.

Seize the DAY- whatever day God has given you, seize it with greatness, live it to the fullest!

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5 Keys To Reaching Your Goals

On August 9, 2014August 9, 2014 By Rebekka LienIn entrepreneur, travel4 Comments

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My work position is lying on my couch with my legs over the arm of the couch.

1. Work backwards-

Always work backwards. When I have an idea, I usually won’t follow through unless I give myself a set deadline, buy the flight ticket, set my intention into motion. I see the end result in my minds’ eye, I see myself in it…I guess it helps that I am an artist so imagining something is not difficult for me. I have always had a vivid imagination. When I was young, I often imagined myself jumping on things like a little mario character, I imagined I could fly. Well, due to gravity, that hasn’t happened yet, but I do often fly on planes and I love it!

It’s funny because after 3 years of trial and error, lots of shed tears, anxiety, stress at times and ups and downs, I’ve finally mastered the art of BYOB (being my own boss). There is definitely a personal formula….number 1 is to work backwards.

For my last workshop, I designed the flier and set the date before I even found a venue. I put my dreams into motion by emailing sponsors to donate gift bag items, I had a number in mind and well, there weren’t as many people as I would have hoped, but I know they were the ones that were supposed to be there.

KEY: Don’t wait until you have perfected it, just do it and you’ll do it better next time.

2. Talk About It-

Talk about it constantly, talk about it as if you ARE doing it. When people get excited for you, you will feel encouraged and start embodying your dreams and goals. Of course, don’t feed your dreams to pigs, some people just don’t appreciate a weird dreamer.

3. Fill In The Details-

Once you have the date, fill in the details….what do you need to do to get there? What needs to happen step by step? Write a list and start tackling them.

4. Research How Others Have Done It-

Anything you’ve ever wanted to do, someone else has already gone before you. Why try to brainstorm a million things when you can simply google and find #hacks which is super popular these days…from #lifehack to #workhack to #travelhack.

5. Treat Yourself Like You’ve Already Accomplished It – You really have to be a little psychotic to achieve your goals. For example a few months ago, well, actually ever since I had this wall decal of Paris on my wall, I’ve been antsy to travel again. I exit the United States once a year just to breathe a little and to expand my personal well-being.

I met this amazing author, writer of Remember The Future: How Steve Jobs Used Time Travel To Think Different. Under his inspiration of wanting to go to Italy to create a film in 2 months, I then was like WHAT THE FUCK am I doing in LA? I need to travel again!

I must have talked about the trip at least 3 times a day. My obsession became so ridiculous that I prayed “I want to go travel so bad that I know it will happen”. I’m scary when I’m obsessed. I’m really really scary. I go into google mode and pound that keyboard with tenacity. I can be on this thing for hours just googling my eyes away….well research and enough asking, I found a cheap one way.

So now that I’m at step 200, the pieces are slowly falling into place. In fact, because I was like- I’m going and I don’t care if I go with however much money, I will go and I will go. I will DO whatever it takes….and that my friends, that’s obsession. Alas, because of my obsession, soon after I made that statement, more income started coming my way in ways that I had not expected. I know that the universe is watching how I take care of myself, am I hard on myself or do I give myself a pat on the back? You see, you need to celebrate and treat yourself like you’ve already accomplished it….this allows a flow of positive and easy energy versus the energy of anxiety and striving. With ease, your goals can be reached. In fact, all things will rush to you to supply your every need.

That is why I want to start logging my hours for work….starting tomorrow. I want to show you how you can work A LOT less and maximize your time for HIGHER income.

Oh and did I mention, I’m giving away a total of 10 FREE coaching sessions for anyone that LIKES my page and SHARES the free coaching flier with your facebook friends?

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On August 9, 2014August 9, 2014 By Rebekka LienIn entrepreneurLeave a comment

HOW I QUIT MY JOB AND BECAME AN ENTREPRENEUR (Title to be confirmed)

PRE-ORDER YOUR EBOOK BEFORE AUGUST 30, 2014 to receive a FREE GUIDE TO BECOMING AN ENTREPRENEUR!

EBOOK TO BE RELEASED- September 15, 2014

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From working at a desk 9 to 5 to playing cello and selling jewelry from a wine box
From building furnitures from left over half decapitated desks to building Rebekka’s empire
From cotton balls to finish her number 2 to becoming a manager at her real estate firm
From nerd with braces and curved glasses to beauty queen in her own fairy tale
From insecurity to confidence
From hustling to backpacking in Australia, Ecuador, Brazil, Asia, Europe……and all the adventures Rebekka gets herself into…
From coaching to speaking at events and appearing on TV
From sickness to teaching Yoga and Meditation

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The Beautiful Mind of a Traveler

On August 7, 2014 By Rebekka LienIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

OKAY!

It’s official, Europe, get ready for me.

A few weeks ago, I was SUPER antsy to travel again and life was getting a bit mundane for this traveler. I pictured myself under the Eiffel tower. You see, a few years ago, I went to Europe, but only got to go to France, Germany and Austria. And then for some mysterious reasons, all my pictures of PARIS disappeared. My memory card refused to budge, Paris was lost forever. In my attempt to recapture the notion of love and romance, I am going back to Paris and a few more cities in Europe.

Now, I know a lot of you out there think travel is impossible because it’s supposed to be really expensive. However, it’s actually not. I got a one way to London from LAX for $407 tax included. Try Norwegian.com, cheapest flights ever.

Well, you’re asking, what will I be doing there?

1. Traveling

2. Blogging about my trip

3. Creating videos, whether it be informational or creative/artsy

4. Building my brand and creating connections

5. Writing

I want to capture my trip and show you that travel is not impossible and it doesn’t have to be expensive….every time I travel I notice that much has changed about me, but little has changed back home.

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Love Tenderly

On August 3, 2014 By Rebekka LienIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Paris

Under the twinkling lights, the lights I found my inspiration and muse.

Your kiss slow and tender, as we lay on the grass, soaking in the summer air. I find myself under the slope which takes me to Paris, city of Romance, city of love…romance can’t be just with a man. Romance is the act of seeing life as art, as a creation of an artwork, beautiful, unpractical, it’s being nice to yourself, it’s learning to breathe, to love yourself and every particle of yourself and others that isn’t perfect…it’s learning to smell and breathe, to love the flowers that bloom, brightly, imperfect, sweet.

As I venture forth, I grin and fly free.

I do this, without reason, to come alive, for myself, selfishly, truly, freely. Without reason, without practicality, because life is worth living.

You have to take life with a smile, a laugh, with not too much pressure on yourself to get things right, you have to cheer up, jump, skip if you have to. You have to grasp each moment and let the sun bake your skin dry. You have to fly freely, feeling each moment with gusto.

If it hurts, you continue forth, letting go freely. As I enter the mode of transportation, saying goodbye, I let all pain slip into the past. I’m free, free. No longer someones’ somebody, and it’s okay to cry. It’s okay to feel. It’s okay to let go of practicalities, realities and become the princess in the fairy tale.

It’s okay to disappear for awhile, to shut down, it’s okay to breathe and sink into the grass.

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On July 31, 2014July 31, 2014 By Rebekka LienIn entrepreneur, eventsLeave a comment

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I backpacked in Ecuador, Brazil, Australia and Taiwan in the 3 years I have been self-employed. Previously, I visited Japan teaching English, Europe teaching art, and well, who said travel had to be expensive?

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New 2014 Bucket List

On July 29, 2014 By Rebekka LienIn entrepreneur, self- reflectionLeave a comment

Join me This Saturday for an EPIC LIVE WORKSHOP on HOW You Can Make Money Doing What You Love.

2014 Bucket List

1. Backpack more of Europe

2. Create a travel show, blog about travels

3. Sell everything I don’t need – I have already sold 3/4 of what I have

4. Publish my ebook or emanual- passive income

5. Get my scuba diving license

6. Listen to my heart

7. Get an acting agent and book a BIG BIG BIG international commercial

8. Be happy

9. Dance more

Even as an entrepreneur, people have expectations for you. You start to follow other entrepreneurs or speakers and think to yourself, “I have got to own an island like Richard Branson” and then I’ll feel like I’ve made it.

What’s in your heart? What aches? What truly makes you alive? Don’t copy others, create your best version of yourself. What makes you come alive?

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How To Make Money Doing What You Love

On July 29, 2014 By Rebekka LienIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

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