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We're all going to die one day - but are we living like it? My hypothesis is that many of us would do a lot of things differently if we were living from this perspective.In this short episode, I challenge us to reconsider if we are living the fully-alive life we are all called to. Remember: life is short - make it awesome.Drop me a note: hello@japhethmast.comVisit the website: japhethmast.comFollow me on Instagram: @japhethmast Advertise on Liberated: bit.ly/3oVRp1x

In this episode, I'm talking about taking risks. What is 1 small step you can take today in the direction of your dreams? What is a risk you can take - big or small - TODAY? If you feel terrified, that's a good sign. Run after your fear and demolish it! You've got this. Drop me a note: hello@japhethmast.comVisit the website: japhethmast.comFollow me on instagram: @japhethmast Advertise on Liberated: bit.ly/3oVRp1x

The pursuit for perfection is empty. It's merely a means of protecting ourselves from our deepest fears. I invite you to re-define what success looks like - away from perfection to simply showing up as your best self. The game is not as high stakes as we often make it.Drop me a note: hello@japhethmast.comVisit the website: japhethmast.comFollow me on instagram: @japhethmast Advertise on Liberated: bit.ly/3oVRp1x

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A letter to my old friend, rejection.Read the poem and view the companion photo: https://www.instagram.com/p/CIzLnvlHICC/www.japhethmast.cominstagram: @japhethmast Advertise on Liberated: bit.ly/3oVRp1x

This episode ushers in the launch of Liberated, a new podcast series.In this episode, I share a poem entitled, "who do you think you are?" It's a deeply personal poem that comes out of a season of deep frustration. The poem is about being hit in the face by a crippling barrage of lies questioning the very core of my identity.  I had a broken belief system coming from trauma that told me I wasn't enough, that I didn't have what it takes.These are battles we all face, and I hope that in my sharing my story, it inspires you to keep fighting in yours. You've got this.View the companion photo mentioned in the show: https://www.instagram.com/p/CIR7ryKHbvi/www.japhethmast.com Advertise on Liberated: bit.ly/3oVRp1x

The Make Life Awesome podcast - AKA me, Japheth - is taking a break.I hope to be back sooner rather than later.Stay awesome,Japheth

I go into my journey, my fight, my struggle with faith, religion, and spirituality. Buckle up - this is where it gets raw and real. It's time to get honest with ourselves about what we really believe about God.View the show notes for this episode: https://japhethmast.com/shownotes/23Find me on the net:@japhethmast on Instagramhttps://japhethmast.com/

In every crisis, there is opportunity. In the business world at this moment, many are flailing in panic and fear, while others are investing and growing their businesses during this time. Today you get to hear from Alex Branning, founder of The Branning Group. Alex is renowned nationwide for his expertise in marketing and sales, and he works to help family-first entrepreneurs leverage their time and talent to grow their business exponentially. I know you'll be encouraged listening to this, as I was.View the show notes for this episode: https://japhethmast.com/shownotes/22Find me on the net:https://www.instagram.com/japhethmast/https://japhethmast.com/https://mastphoto.co/

There's so much opportunity hidden within the COVID-19 crisis. The world may be going crazy right now, but there is hope, beauty and courage to be found if we choose to look for it. In this episode, I cover some of the a golden opportunities we have in front of us today. A large number of us have more time on our hands with a lot of life – work, events, school, etc. - being cancelled on us. That gives us more space for creativity. Let's make the most of this gift of time!View the accompanying blog to this episode: https://japhethmast.com/blog/golden-opportunity-coronavirusView the show notes for this episode: https://japhethmast.com/shownotes/21Find me on the net:https://www.instagram.com/japhethmast/https://japhethmast.com/https://mastphoto.co/

Most of my life I've believed that my voice is worthless. I believed the lie that I have nothing to offer, nothing to say. In this podcast, I share how I've grown in awareness of the lies that have shut down my voice. I also list some practical things I've done to break the power of those lies and step into freedom.More Resources: https://japhethmast.com/shownotes/20/https://www.instagram.com/japhethmast/https://japhethmast.com/https://mastphoto.co/

We all know the usual New Years Resolutions: get MORE healthy, travel MORE, do MORE, be MORE. Trite, cliched, exhausted. Over 80% of such resolutions fail by February. The definition of insanity is doing things over and over again expecting different results.What if you went against the grain in 2020? This year, do less by choosing to be present in each moment. Stop and smell the roses, so to speak. Do less and rest more. Celebrate progress, not perfection. Move toward connection with others and your own heart.A lot can happen in a year. Be faithful in doing what's right in front of you, and you will be rewarded.More Resources: https://japhethmast.com/shownotes/19/https://www.instagram.com/japhethmast/https://japhethmast.com/https://mastphoto.co/

Have you ever been curious about what life inside an Amish community is really like? Today you get a very special treat of hearing from my Grandpa Robert who grew up conservative, orthodox Amish. We dive into his life as a kid growing up in a traditional Amish family and explore what life on the farm was like.Then we move on to how he broke free from the restrictive systems and structures of the Amish and found freedom and new life in his adventures. It’s a fascinating, eye-opening and enlightening interview, filled with honesty and authenticity. You don’t want to miss this conversation.More Resources: https://japhethmast.com/shownotes/18/Find me online:https://www.instagram.com/japhethmast/https://japhethmast.com/https://mastphoto.co/

It’s time we get good at saying “yes” to saying “no.” Burnout is a serious issue, especially if it’s supported by a lack of self-worth and self-acceptance. Shame keeps us trapped in a cycle of self-sabotage by saying yes to things that aren’t actually important, stealing time and energy away from projects and people that are in line with our purpose. Let’s get good at saying this two-letter word.More Resources: https://japhethmast.com/shownotes/17/Find me on the Interwebs:https://www.instagram.com/japhethmast/https://japhethmast.com/https://mastphoto.co/

In this episode, I talk about the importance of the grieving process. No matter where we are at in life, we have all come face to face with grief and will continue to do so as life goes on. It’s important that we learn how to grieve in a healthy way, and to continue to stay current in the process.I hope it encourages you on your journey to talk about the hard things, and to face them head on with courage even in the midst of great pain.More Resources: https://japhethmast.com/shownotes/16/Find me on the Interwebs:https://www.instagram.com/japhethmast/https://japhethmast.com/https://mastphoto.co/

In this episode, I talk about being great from the inside out.Every external reality first comes from internal reality - AKA, greatness comes from the inside out. It starts with our beliefs about life, about people, about ourselves. What are you believing that’s keeping you from being as awesome as possible?Attack those bad beliefs. We need you to be super awesome.More Resources: https://japhethmast.com/shownotes/15/Find me on the Interwebs:https://www.instagram.com/japhethmast/https://japhethmast.com/https://mastphoto.co/

In this episode, I speak my heart about the seriousness of surrounding ourselves with winners. In life, we only get one shot, and it would be a darned shame if we threw it away because of the company we kept.Who our friends and mentors are will make or break us. If we hang around losers, we’ll become one. If we spend our days with winners, we’ll become one too.Who do you want to be?More Resources: https://japhethmast.com/shownotes/14/Find me on the Interwebs:https://www.instagram.com/japhethmast/https://japhethmast.com/https://mastphoto.co/

In this episode, I have an incredible conversation with Andrew Eriksen about finding your why and discovering your purpose. Andrew is a successful businessman, devout learner, and husband and father to 3 children.This episode will help you find your personal why and give you some practical tools to get there. Andrew also shares his gift of wisdom on the topics of dating, marriage, and having a plan for anything that you’re doing. You’ll walk away inspired and fired up to chase even harder after your dreams.More Resources: https://japhethmast.com/shownotes/13/Find me on the Interwebs:https://www.instagram.com/japhethmast/https://japhethmast.com/https://mastphoto.co/

In this episode, I chat with Mary-Ruth Neal about finding what makes you come alive. She shares her story of finding herself and re-connecting with her heart through nature and the outdoors. We talked about going back into your childhood and connecting with what made you come alive, and following your wonder and curiosity back to your true self.Wherever you’re at in your journey to wholeness, you will find nuggets of gold in Mary-Ruth’s story to take and apply to your own life.More Resources: https://japhethmast.com/shownotes/12/Find me on the Interwebs:https://www.instagram.com/japhethmast/https://japhethmast.com/https://mastphoto.co/

In this episode, I chat about why we need to stop being scared of being awesome. It is time that we start being the most awesome versions of ourselves to be an example to others of what's possible. Awesome people inspire, they challenge, they confront, they call others higher, they are very comfortable in their own skin.There are a lot of bad versions of humility that we've been sold. Self-deprecation or self-hatred are rooted in pride, because it's still focused on me. Hiding isn't serving anyone. C.S. Lewis says that true humility isn't thinking less of ourselves, it's thinking of ourselves less.Not everyone will like it when you show up as your most awesome self. It will trigger insecurities about how they think about themselves. Be awesome anyway. It’s time.More Resources: https://japhethmast.com/shownotes/11/Find me on the Interwebs:https://www.instagram.com/japhethmast/https://japhethmast.com/https://mastphoto.co/