So you're sick of being in a job where you see people...
Worrying Constantly
Waking up every day afraid they won’t have enough: for the bills, for their kids, for retirement
Seeking Validation
Chained to desks and computers, anxiously checking their emails and messages to make sure no one thinks they aren’t doing their jobs
Proving Themselves
Toiling for hours over things that don’t actually matter because they are trying to prove how accomplished they are and how much they deserve to be there
Looking for Permission
Feeling privileged to have 2-hour early release days before holidays, 2 weeks of vacation a year, or (GASP) a 4-day 10-hour workweek!!!
Being Held Back
Working with people who don’t match their values and do anything they can to control, manipulate, or guilt them for not doing things “their way”
Shaming Themselves
Kicking themselves over not working enough or demonstrating their productivity even when they are completely exhausted
And you're like...Am I missing something? Why are we all doing this to ourselves?
The truth is that by staying here, you'll always feel the need to prove, perform, overdeliver, and manage the anxieties of people who will never be able to see your full worth.
What's sadder is you may feel like you don't even know who you are anymore after conforming to the system for so long.
And what's even sadder is all the people who NEED what you have to offer and would jump at the chance to work with you won't be able to benefit because you're trapped in a job that couldn't see how amazing you are if it was in a flashing neon sign.
But what if you started a business where you are...
Feeling Excited
Waking up every day living in your values while doing all the things that you’re amazing at and light you up
With Your People
Surrounded by people who make you feel free, seen, and fully accepted for who you are
Working with Dream Clients
Effortlessly attracting amazing clients who are so eager for what you have to offer
Doing Amazing Things
New exciting possibilities are constantly flowing to you where you get to travel, explore, meet incredible like-minded people, create beautiful things together, and constantly experience all the wonderful beauty this world has to offer
Effortlessly Attracting Wealth
Getting paid more than you ever imagined just by being yourself and sharing your gifts with others
Inspiring Others with Your Gifts
Being a light and inspiration to others just by having fun, emanating positivity, and in general just being the purest version of yourself
You are honored, celebrated, and paid for being exactly who you are.
But you keep getting stuck on...
All the noise telling you:
“Here’s how I’m successful: do what I do.”
“This is EXACTLY how you’re supposed to start a business.”
“Here is the bullet-proof plan you need to replace your income immediately.”
“This is where you have to market to get clients.”
“Develop this complicated funnel to attract leads.”
So you end up overwhelmed, overthinking, and doubting your ability to make it work, saying things like, “I’m just not able to see it.”
Which leads you to thinking you have to be, do, and have MORE before you can begin
Obtaining MORE degrees, certificates, or experience
Writing MORE copy explaining who you are and what you do to try to capture EVERY perceivable doubt or question clients may have about your credibility
Having MORE branding like a website, business card, or logo
Adding MORE offers, features, bonuses, and ways you can get people to work with you
Opening MORE social media accounts to attract every potential client
Here's the thing: You don't need to be more. You need to be YOU.
The truth is that every time you get stuck in your work or your business, it is because you are trying to do things in ways that don’t feel like you.
And the other truth is that no one knows YOU like ME.
The Big Exciting Life Methodology
Explore how we take you from lost and stuck in a job that suppresses you to thriving in the business only you can lead
Brooke Cretz is an American diplomatic spouse and mother of two living in Tel Aviv, Israel while coaching dozens of others into businesses that fuel their purpose.
What are the foundations of The Big Exciting Life?
Fun
If you're not having fun, then what's the point? I have watched too many people take their life, job, and business far too seriously and miss out on the pure joy and excitement we are meant to have on this big adventure. If you're not having fun or you've stopped having fun, it's time to reassess and pivot because this is the first and foremost foundation of The Big Exciting Life.
Freedom
Whether we realize it a lot, we operate under a lot of "rules". Be to work at this time, do this or you won't get that promotion, don't make any drastic career changes while the kids are still at home, don't leave a job before 1 year, and so many more. These rules generate beliefs that keep us trapped from exploring what we ACTUALLY want to do and how we want to do it. In The Big Exciting Life, you are released from all rules, opinions, and beliefs projected onto you by others and free to pursue your purpose on your terms.
Fulfillment
While fun and freedom are wildly attractive, fulfillment is our true deepest craving in The Big Exciting Life. That deep inner peace and satisfaction that comes from being in the flow with what you were meant to do with people who are eager to benefit from your gifts. That your ideas and creativity are meaningful, welcomed, and allowed to take on their full potential. This, above all else, is why we pursue The Big Exciting Life.
What are the principles of The Big Exciting Life?
Trust over Fear
In everything you do, you have the power to choose trust or fear. Are you going to worry and toil over everything that could go wrong, all of the judgements people could make of you, and everything you could lose? Or will you trust that you have the instincts, resourcefulness, value, and resilience to take on any challenge that comes your way as you build something that lights you up with excitement? The Big Exciting Life will make you feel uncomfortable and scared sometimes, but you will always choose trust to move forward.
Openness over Attachment
I can't tell you how many people I have talked to who have abandoned their dream job or business because it didn't go EXACTLY as they imagined it to. When you choose to be open-minded, curious, and excited about the possibilities of pursuing your purpose instead of attaching to how it HAS to be, you will discover greater rewards than you ever imagined possible. When you learn to release attachment and remain open, you are in the flow of The Big Exciting Life.
Natural Cyclical Rhythms over Burnout
The expectations and pressures to constantly "perform" and "be productive" are not only draining us mentally and physically, they are setting us up for wildly unhealthy perceptions of our self-worth. The idea that the more you work, the more you will gain, and therefore, the more you will be valued is not only a losing game, it's simply UNTRUE. When you understand how to work in your natural cyclical rhythms, you begin to see that short giant spurts of inspiration can generate far more results as well as personal satisfaction than most 40+ hour works you were forcing yourself to work because "that's how things get done". The Big Exciting Life is all about finding and working with your energy--NOT forcing it.
Authentic Joy over Proving Yourself
I've seen clients start dreaming about how great they will look to their MBA colleagues, former boss, or even high school boyfriend when they have their big flashy launch. Proving yourself to others is NOT part of The Big Exciting Life because it is ultimately fear-based: you are thinking you have to be a certain way or no one will want or value you. But when you do it for the pure and authentic joy it gives you along the journey no matter who is watching, it is infinitely more satisfying, sustainable, and inspirational because people pick up on your energy in a natural organic way rather than a forced "look at how amazing I am!" way.
Advocacy over Victomhood
The sad reality is that there will be people who do not want you on The Big Exciting Life. When you value their opinion or feel in some way that they have power over you, it's easy to let them make you feel selfish, guilty, or irresponsible for thinking you could pursue your purpose on your terms. Learning to advocate for yourself and the path you are on is not only OK, it is ESSENTIAL for the fulfillment of your purpose. Once you realize the power of your own advocacy, no one can stand in your way.
Self-Determination over Judgement
Lastly, The Big Exciting Life is all about focusing on yourself and your path. It's so easy to blame, judge, or project "shoulds" onto other people not on your path, even when those "shoulds" are well-intentioned. None of us is better than the other; we're just on different journeys and that is actually a good thing. Keep your energy focused on who you are and where you're going while letting others do the same for themselves.
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