November, 2025 • Coach Freedom and Friends

🛑 Fear vs. Fuel: My Journey as a Disabled Network Marketer 💖

As a disabled entrepreneur navigating the world of network marketing and direct sales, I've learned that the quote, "Fear is what stops you... courage is what keeps you going," isn't just a cliché—it's my daily reality.

My chronic conditions present unique hurdles. Some days, just getting out of bed feels like winning a marathon. The fear whispers: You're too slow. You can't keep up. Your health will always be a limitation.
But the beauty of this business, and the fire in my soul, is the courage that fights back.

🔥 Where Courage Comes From:
* For the Parents & Dadpreneurs/Mumprenurs: My courage comes from building a life where I can be present, flexible, and contribute financially, despite my limitations. It's about securing a future for my family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦.
* For the Healthy Individuals: My courage is showing that success isn't about physical ability; it's about mental fortitude and a killer strategy. It's about using what you HAVE to build a legacy.
* For the Disabled People & Disabled Entrepreneurs: My courage is shining a light on what's possible. Our conditions don't define our potential. They simply change the route we take to get there ♿.

Every time I hop on a zoom call despite the pain, every time I share my story even when I feel vulnerable, that is courage. It keeps me moving forward in my MLM business, showing up consistently, and building a thriving community.

Don't let the fear of inadequacy, illness, or unknown challenges stop your momentum. Use that fear as a signal that you're about to do something BIG.

📢 What is the one thing that fear is stopping you from doing right now in your business? Drop an emoji and let me know! 👇

A Note From Ben:

My goal is to help you build a life of health and freedom. This blog is supported by two resources I personally use and trust to achieve that mission:

My ASEA Business: Supporting my family's wellness from the inside out.

"Success in 10 Steps": The framework I use for building a successful business from home.

You can learn more about ASEA here and "Success in 10 Steps" ebook here.

💜 Daily Question: The Chronic Hustle – How Do You Stay Healthy? 💪

14/11/2025

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| Mentor Ben Drake

| 10:43 pm

💜 Daily Question: The Chronic Hustle - How Do You Stay Healthy? 💪

As a disabled network marketer managing chronic conditions, the juggling act of building a business, caring for myself, and prioritizing health feels like a constant, uphill battle. It's not just about hitting those business goals; it's about having the energy and well-being to actually enjoy the life we're creating!

I'm constantly working on transforming my health to better manage my conditions and fuel my business. I'm curious:

✨ How do YOU keep yourself healthy and fit while juggling the demands of your life?

Tell me your secrets! 👇
* Network Marketers & Direct Sales: How do you fit wellness into your busy schedule of calls and events?
* Parents & Family: What small steps do you take to prioritize your health amidst family life (shoutout to all the Dadpreneurs & Mompreneurs!)?
* Disabled Entrepreneurs & Chronic Conditions Warriors: What are your non-negotiable health routines for managing fatigue and pain while running your business?
* Entrepreneurs & Healthy Individuals: What's the one hack that makes the biggest difference in your daily fitness or nutrition?

Let's share tips and inspire each other! We are all in this journey of striving for better well-being.

📣 Share your best health hack below and tag a friend who is also focused on transforming their health this year! Let's build a healthier community! ⬇️
https://youtu.be/eacWxwoVvzY

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A Note From Ben:

My goal is to help you build a life of health and freedom. This blog is supported by two resources I personally use and trust to achieve that mission:

My ASEA Business: Supporting my family's wellness from the inside out.

"Success in 10 Steps": The framework I use for building a successful business from home.

You can learn more about ASEA here and "Success in 10 Steps" ebook here.

⏳ It’s Not Just “Time”—It’s “Energy”

14/11/2025

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| Mentor Ben Drake

| 7:00 pm

⏳ It's Not Just "Time"—It's "Energy"

We’ve all heard it: "Every dad wants to spend more time with his family." ❤️

Most are stuck in the 9-to-5 grind, coming home exhausted, and only seeing their family for a short, tired window each day.

But as a father living with chronic conditions and disability, I felt this on a much deeper level.

It wasn't just that I was "at work." It was that even when I was home, I had nothing left to give. 💔

My pain levels were high, my energy was gone. I was physically present, but I wasn't mentally present. I was the dad on the couch, watching, instead of the dad on the floor, playing.

My family deserves more than that. I knew I had to find a different way.

I needed a path that allowed me to build a future for them, but not at the expense of my present (or my health).

I found that path in network marketing. 💻
This isn't just a "job" for me. It's the vehicle that lets me:
* Work around my body: I work when I feel good. I rest during a flare-up. No boss to ask for permission.
* Be a present parent: I have the energy for my family because my work schedule respects my body's limits.
* Build a legacy: I'm creating freedom on my terms, not the terms a rigid 9-to-5 demands.

To all the #Dadpreneurs, #Mompreneurs, and especially my fellow #DisabledEntrepreneurs and #ChronicWarriors:

You don't have to choose between providing for your family and taking care of your health. You can have both.

Some of us found a way. You can, too. ✨
Are you a parent who's tired of being "present but not present"? Drop a "ME TOO" in the comments, and let's chat about how to change that. 👇

A Note From Ben:

My goal is to help you build a life of health and freedom. This blog is supported by two resources I personally use and trust to achieve that mission:

My ASEA Business: Supporting my family's wellness from the inside out.

"Success in 10 Steps": The framework I use for building a successful business from home.

You can learn more about ASEA here and "Success in 10 Steps" ebook here.

🧠 Silence the Noise, Trust Your Power

14/11/2025

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| Mentor Ben Drake

| 4:00 pm

🧠 Silence the Noise, Trust Your Power

" I If you think you can do it, you can. If you believe you can do it, you will. If you trust you can do it, you will make a difference."
— Catherine Ellis

As a disabled network marketer living with chronic conditions, I know how heavy the mental load can be. And I’m not just talking about the health challenges—I’m talking about the weight of other people’s opinions. 🛑

We spend so much time carrying beliefs that aren't even ours:

💭 The skeptic who says network marketing or direct sales isn't a "real" business.
💭 The healthy friend who judges you for resting instead of grinding.
💭 The inner critic that repeats what society says a disabled person can or cannot achieve.

When you are constantly taking on the doubts of others, you block your own ability to make an impact. Here is the shift we need to make today:

1️⃣ THINK: Shift your focus from their limitations to your possibilities. Even from bed, even on a high-pain day, you can run this business.

2️⃣ BELIEVE: Stop borrowing their skepticism. Believe that your path as a dadpreneur or mumpreneur is valid and vital for your family’s future.

3️⃣ TRUST: This is the game-changer. When you finally trust your own intuition over the noise of the crowd, that is when you stop just surviving and start making a difference for others walking a similar path. 🚀

Your illness may dictate your energy, but don’t let strangers dictate your worth. It’s time to hand back the opinions that don't belong to you.

🗣️ What is one limiting belief you’ve picked up from someone else that you are ready to DELETE from your mindset today? Let me know in the comments! 👇

A Note From Ben:

My goal is to help you build a life of health and freedom. This blog is supported by two resources I personally use and trust to achieve that mission:

My ASEA Business: Supporting my family's wellness from the inside out.

"Success in 10 Steps": The framework I use for building a successful business from home.

You can learn more about ASEA here and "Success in 10 Steps" ebook here.

🛑 Stop Renting Your Self-Worth: It’s Time to Own Your Journey

14/11/2025

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| Mentor Ben Drake

| 11:00 am

🛑 Stop Renting Your Self-Worth: It’s Time to Own Your Journey

So long as you are still worried about what others think of you, you are owned by them. Only when you require no approval from outside yourself can you own yourself."
— Neale Donald Walsch

For years, I let the opinions of others rent space in my head rent-free. 🤯

As a disabled network marketer navigating life with chronic conditions, the fear of judgment used to be paralyzing.
🚫 "You don't look sick."
🚫 "Why don't you get a 'real' job?"
🚫 "Is that business actually sustainable?"

When you live with invisible illness or disability, you often feel like you have to explain your existence or justify your energy levels to healthy individuals. When you build a business in network marketing or direct sales, you feel the pressure to prove the skeptics wrong.

But here is the truth I found:

Their approval doesn't pay my bills. Their approval doesn't manage my pain levels. And their approval certainly doesn't build a legacy for my family. 👨‍👩‍👦

Owning yourself means accepting that your path looks different.

✅ It means listening to your body when it says "rest," even if the hustle culture says "grind."
✅ It means building an empire from your phone because that’s what your mobility allows.
✅ It means showing up as a dadpreneur or mumpreneur on your own terms.
To my fellow parents, families, and spoonie entrepreneurs: The moment you stop requiring permission to do life your way is the moment you become unstoppable. 💪

You are not defined by a diagnosis, and you are not limited by someone else's opinion of your industry. You are the CEO of your life and your health.

🗣️ What is ONE opinion you need to let go of today so you can finally start owning your success? Drop it in the comments below and let’s leave it there! 👇

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