😭 Sobbing on the church steps

…to jetting off to Costa Rica ✈️ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ My chest felt tight. I couldn’t breathe. I was dizzy and panicky. A voice inside my head said, Marie, you have to get out of here. “I’m just gonna step out to grab a quick coffee,” I said to my boss. I ran through the crowded New York Stock Exchange floor, past the throng of shouting traders, and out onto the busy street. I ran as fast as my high heels would take me — where I was going, I wasn’t sure — and ended up on the steps of the closest church. This isn’t who I am. This isn’t what I’m supposed to do with my life, I cried. But what was I supposed to do? I had tens of thousands of dollars in student loan debt, was on a career path that felt all wrong for me, and was surrounded by people who believed working 24/7 was a friggin’ badge of honor. Do you ever feel trapped like this, {NAME}? Like you don’t have the time, money, or space to live the life you actually want? I used to feel that way, too. There’s no better wake-up call than getting physically sick with stress. In that instant, what was most important to me became crystal clear. It wasn’t rising up the corporate ladder. It wasn’t success or money. It was FREEDOM. As the tears streamed down my face on the steps of that church, I realized — no matter how hard I worked for someone else, I would never have the freedom I craved. I had to forge my own path and create it myself. Fast-forward to today… - ✈️ I have the freedom to jump on a plane and fly to London, Italy, or Costa Rica at a moment’s notice. With my laptop and my team of all-stars, I can run my business from anywhere in the world. - - 💰 I’ve created several profitable, automated revenue streams. With my core business running like a well-oiled machine, I have the freedom to create new programs that excite me and explore passion projects — both personally and professionally. - - 🌴 I’ve fulfilled my dream to completely close my company twice a year, giving me and my team the freedom of four whole weeks off to travel and spend time with our loved ones. - - 🏡 A major leak in my apartment didn’t derail my life. I had the financial freedom to book a cozy cabin upstate and work there for a whole month while the damage was repaired. - - 💃 Some days I hit my work goal by 11am and have the freedom to decide, yep — I’m done! I can call my best friend and say, “Hey — let’s catch a dance class and grab lunch.” On a Tuesday. What does freedom look like to you, {NAME}? I want you to really think about it. Kelly says… - “I’d create my own work schedule and be able to work from any country in the world.” Daniel says… - “I’d have recurring revenue and a stock portfolio of $500k, allowing me to drastically reduce my work hours, travel the world with my wife and kids, and write screenplays.” Matteson says… - “I would quit my day job. I’d have the creative freedom and financial freedom to dance, make art, sing, and travel. I’d have enough money to easily pay all my bills and have plenty left over to battle climate change and help my friends and family.” Now back to you, {NAME} — and I’ll ask you again: What does freedom look like to you? How, specifically, could more freedom transform your work, your relationships, your happiness, your life? Don’t just think about this in your head. The magic only happens if you write it down. ✍️ Do this → click “reply” to this email and let us know your answer. We want to know :) Did you do it? If so… BAM! 💥 You just completed the first step to achieving the freedom you crave. Because desire is the rocket fuel that powers all lasting change. You may be on the “church steps” now, metaphorically speaking, but you are not trapped! The freedom-rich life you dream of is possible, and we’re going to go get it, together. More soon. 💕 XO Marie P.S. Nearly 80,000 people around the world have created freedom-rich lives with the help of [B-School](. Here’s Katie’s story… - "Thanks to B-School, I went from working 80 hour weeks to working 20 hours per week, serving more women, and making an even bigger impact. All while being an example for my beautiful baby girl. I’ve brought in multiple six figures and have the freedom to be at home with my daughter. I also have the time, space, and income to give back to my community. 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