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Video: Finish Your Project!

Cassandra Rae — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:03:03 +0000

Do you have a project that you really want to finish? Yeah, me too. Check out this vid for a simple yet powerful tip to cross that finish line. Woohoo!

A great big juicy THANK YOU! to Z Eggloff author of Verge for sharing her wisdom. You rock, Z.

Video: My Oprah Audition

Cassandra Rae — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:09:13 +0000

About a month ago I received a message from a Facebook friend telling me about Oprah’s search for the next TV star. She said…

“I just love all your videos that you put out on facebook and I feel you have what it takes to have you own TV Series!”

Wow! Really? I was flattered and instantly inspired to audition. But, what would my tellie show be about? I didn’t know at first so I asked people for their thoughts, ideas, and insights. I really enjoyed the creative process of opening up to receive ideas both from my network and from my Soul. My favorite experience was when my daughter helped me clarify my ideas while shooting test videos. I was so touched by how much potential she saw in me and how much she believed in me. It was one of those Proud Mama Moments. Know what I mean?

So one afternoon I shot my audition video, uploaded it, and submitted my application. The application was GINORMOUS and it literally took hours to fill it out. They asked so many questions like “How competitive are you?” and “What would you friends say about you?” It was not one of those apps that you can skim through with half-ass answers especially since I wanted to submit an entertaining, thoughtful, and original application. So I sat at my desk and typed away until I was finished and ready to submit. Boy was I wiped out, but also proud of myself for pouring my heart into it…

And then a couple of hours later I received an email telling me that “there was a problem with my video” and they wouldn’t accept it. What?! But, I poured my heart and soul into it. How could they reject it? I was so deflated. I totally took it personally and made up this story in my head that they didn’t like me and my idea wasn’t good enough. It threw me into a genuine funk.

Yuck.

But, a few days later when I was still trying to lift myself out of the self-pity, I was inspired to read every word of the submission guidelines to see if I could figure out why I was “rejected.” At the very bottom of the huge page of guidelines I saw that you are not allowed to mention Facebook or Twitter. Doh! I had done both and all of a sudden it clicked that they hadn’t rejected me and my idea. I had simply not followed the guidelines. Okay, this made much more sense because quite frankly I thought my video was better than a lot of the top viewed ones.

There was time to redo the video & resubmit. I even shot a few more trying to recapture my initial enthusiasm and energy. Yeah, it simply wasn’t there. It didn’t feel right. I was trying really hard to recreate it and it felt contrived. In fact, I wasn’t even enjoying the process and the first time through was so much fun.

I was also right in the middle of planning and preparing for my fist mini-retreat, which by the way was phenomenal! When it came down to the deadline, my schedule and my heart simply didn’t have the room to resubmit. So I let it go trusting that I had received what I needed from it.

I’m still not 100% sure if I sabotaged myself by not resubmitting, but I can say that I do feel good about where I’m at on other fronts. I also know that tellie is definitely a part of my future. I don’t know how or when. But, I will be on tellie someday and probably a lot sooner than I realize!

Coaching Opportunity

Is there a story you’re making up about yourself or your endeavors?

Is it true?
Is it serving you?
And is there another way you can see it?

Video: what TV show do you think I should have?

Cassandra Rae — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:17:38 +0000

I am auditioning for Oprah and I want your input! Check out this 1 minute video to learn how you can help:

I super appreciate all of your comments, ideas, insights, and questions. Post away, Peeps!

Video: letting go of the fear one inch at a time

Cassandra Rae — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:00:20 +0000

Of course my birthday celebration wouldn’t be complete without a little fear and a whole lot of courage! Check out this video where I share all about my experience zip-lining and cave repelling. What was I thinking?!

»Today is Simply Fearless Friday! Let’s face our fears and grow our courage together. Publish your Simply Fearless story on your blog, leave a direct link in a comment below, and I’ll pop on over and leave you some comment love. Don’t ya just love comments on your blog?! «

What are you willing to do for your Calling?

Cassandra Rae — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:30:22 +0000

First off, great big THANKS to Kate & Brian of Watsons-Unleashed for introducing me to this guy who dances very badly. You see, Kate & Brian decided to hold a contest {which I’m going to win, by the way :~} about picking a theme for their round-the-world adventure. They’ve already eliminated dancing badly in every country because this guy Matt has already done it twice over:

It totally gives me chills every time I see all those people come together to do a silly dance! It’s pointless really. Or is it? In fact, it’s quite monumental and let me tell you why:

This guy Matt is connected with his Calling.

And not only that…he was willing to change his life to accommodate it. Like most peeps, he wasn’t satisfied with your normal, every day 9-5 job. Nope. He wanted more. He wanted adventure. And so he quit. He quit his job to travel because it felt right.

Did he have all the answers when he left? Nope. In fact, I could imagine that he had more questions than answers and that part of him was asking, “What the hell am I doing?” But, he didn’t allow that to stop him. He didn’t stay trapped in a job that felt like it was choking the livelihood out of him.

Now, am I suggesting that all of you quit your job to travel the world dancing badly? No, of course not – unless it’s your Calling – but, I do want you to take notice, pay attention, and learn from this guy’s bad moves. Matt was willing to:

Let go of what most of us say is the “right” way to go {i.e. a college education & a stable 9-5 job}
Risk it all for his own happiness
Put himself out there
Showcase his unique style – no matter how silly or different
Create a lifestyle that fit for him
Follow his heart

And you know what? He ended up traveling the world at least twice over, getting a sponsor to pay for his travels, and becoming an internet super-star. Wouldn’t we all like to achieve that?! And we can. When we are connected with our Calling.

Everyone benefits when you share:
What must you quit to connect with your Calling?

Video: Happy Champagne Friday!

Cassandra Rae — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:49:01 +0000

Video: Solopreneurs stop marketing now! Start sharing & inviting

Cassandra Rae — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:29:12 +0000

Video: come see me live!

Cassandra Rae — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:56:03 +0000

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Video: Do you believe in Life Calling?

Cassandra Rae — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:04:47 +0000

Video: What is your calling?

Cassandra Rae — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:35:43 +0000