Conquer Your Fear – an Epic ePic by Mars Dorian

With immense gratitude, I turn the floor over to Mars Dorian today, who shares a Make Sh*t Happen story in his awesome I Luv Empire ePic format. This might just be my favorite post of the year.

This is one of 50 moving case studies that the inaugural group of  Make Sh*t Happen participants will receive over the course of 8-weeks as they conquer their own fears and come alive through the pursuit of a giant goal.

I asked each contributor to share a story about a pivotal moment in their lives (everything from losing weight to traveling the world to beating cancer); each talked about their motivations, fears, hitting “the dip,” what carried them through, and words of advice for fellow dream-seekers.

Mars’ work has been an inspiration (and great source of laughter) for me, so I’m thrilled to share his thoughts with you today! Click on the images to enlarge; if you’re reading this via email, you’ll need to select “Show Images.”

Mars MSH ePic (Part 1)

Mars MSH ePic (Part 2)

Ready to Conquer Your Own Fears and Make Sh*t Happen?

I’ll be posting many more details about the course when enrollment opens on Tuesday, but the basic eight week overview is as follows (every week will have reading material, short videos, reflection exercises, meaningful assignments, case studies, discussion and accountability):

  • Week 1 – Declare Your Dream
  • Week 2 – Build a Support Network
  • Week 3 – Uncover Your Vision and Purpose
  • Week 4 – Bulldoze Your Barriers
  • Week 5 – Don’t Just Dream, DO.
  • Week 6 – Grind it out.
  • Week 7 – Survive the Dip
  • Week 8 – Celebrate!

Here’s what you need to know in the meantime:

  • Enrollment opens on Tuesday, September 13
  • There are 36 spots available (I’m keeping the pilot class small so I can give everyone extra time and attention)
  • The first 10 people to sign-up will get a private 1:1 coaching session with me
  • Members of the early notification list will get the first crack at sign-ups
  • If there are any spots remaining by Wednesday, I will post a note about enrollment on the blog
  • Enrollment will close on Thursday, September 15 at 8pm ET no matter what. The course begins on the following Monday.

I’m so proud of what my MSH Angel Emily and I have built — and I absolutely cannot wait for the opportunity to work closely with 36 people to help them reach heights they never thought possible.

I’ll post many more details about the course content and logistics on the enrollment page next week — in the meantime, hang tight and have a fantastic rest of your week!

  • http://www.pretendist.org Natalie

    Woohoo! I’m excited for the MSH enrollment. Do you know the approximate enrollment time on 9/13? (Just want to make sure I plan to be near a computer.) Thank you!!

    • Jenny Blake

      Woohoo! Thanks Natalie!! I’ll be opening the doors for enrollment at 9am PT / 12pm ET :) Thank you so much for your interest! So excited to (hopefully) have you in the course :)

  • http://www.noregretscareeracademy.com Jen Gresham

    I LOVE this.  Classic Mars epicness.  Thanks!!

    • http://www.lifeaftercollege.org jennyblake

      Me too!! Mars absolutely rocks — I was blown away when I saw this!! So honored that he shared his creative genius with LAC :)

  • Guest

    There is so much hidden privilege in this article. He’s white (I assume from the drawing), English-speaking, American, male, has parents that would give him money and bail him out if he is “kidnapped by criminals”. The headline should be… it’s okay not to be afraid if other people will bail you out.

    I don’t think it illustrates the point you want to make, which is that people can get *themselves* out of trouble, using hard work and creativity — not other people’s resources bailing them out.

    • http://www.lifeaftercollege.org jennyblake

      Thanks for your comment — Mars is actually German (born and raised, living there now) and one of the most self-sufficient, empowered people I know….wanting to help others be fully tuned in to their personal power. I don’t think he intended the message to be that anyone will bail you out; its more about taking risks, trusting yourself and creatively solving problems that arise.

    • http://www.marsdorian.com/ Mars Dorian

      I understand what you are saying – but this message is really about trusting life and people. It was a pure incident that they were wealthy, and they luved to invite me because they never had any closer contact with an European before. We both had an awesome, adventurous time, just because I trusted life and its people instead of going for the safe road and doing nothing.

    • http://twitter.com/financialsamura Financial Samurai

      Hmmmm, I didn’t really see it that way, but now that you mention it, I can see your view.  I’d love to see 3 or 4 more picture blocks after going to the mansion!

      It really is nice to have parents to help us out if we are in trouble.

  • Dallas

    Neat!

  • John Muscarello

    Hi Jenny,

    I am having trouble getting on the early notification list.  The  site will not let me submit my information.  Is there another way I can to get on the list?

    Thank you for your help.

    Best regards,

    John

    • http://www.lifeaftercollege.org jennyblake

      Hi John,

      Sorry about that! Thanks for letting me know — I’ll add you right now, and look out for an email at 12ET saying the doors are open with a link :)
      Jenny

  • http://www.ricardobueno.com Ricardo Bueno

    Man, I wish I could draw and create story-lines like that…so awesome!! 

    Missed your course enrollment Jenny. But like I said the other day, I dig your message, what you’re about and am certain you and the group will crush it!

    • http://www.lifeaftercollege.org jennyblake

      Thanks so much Ricardo! You rock — I’m so thankful to have your support and encouragement! And yes — I wish I could draw like Mars too :)

  • http://www.ricardobueno.com Ricardo Bueno

    Man, I wish I could draw and create story-lines like that…so awesome!! 

    Missed your course enrollment Jenny. But like I said the other day, I dig your message, what you’re about and am certain you and the group will crush it!

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