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9 Tips to Make 2025 Your Best Year Yet goal setting productivity strategic planning time management Dec 12, 2024

Did you know that by January 15, 95% of people have already abandoned their New Year’s resolutions


But imagine being part of the 5% who actually stick with and achieve their goals.


The renowned entrepreneur and author Jim Rohn once said, “Finish your year before you start it.”
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The Value of Just Showing Up communication skills mindset personal development top producers top producers program Nov 28, 2024

Ever notice how the people who make the effort to show up in person and play full tilt always seem to get better results? 

 

Time and time again we see this at our Platinum Mastermind Deep Dive Events – These are two incredible days of farm business education, masterminding and...

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What Do Farming and Swimming Have in Common? burnout mindset productivity top producers top producers program Nov 14, 2024

When the going gets tough, the tough gets going… 
 

Hard work beats talent every day of the week…
 

Nothing worth having comes easy… 
 

You probably grew up with a version of these phrases as a part of your weekly life. 

You may have even worn them...

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Is It Time to Throw in the Towel… Or Is There Another Way? goal setting productivity profitability strategic planning top producers Oct 31, 2024

It might feel like there is a lot going against you right now, rising input costs, reduced commodity prices, higher interest rates and now a challenging season for many parts of Australia. 

 

Is it all worth it? 

 

How do I get ahead? 

 

When will interest rates come...

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Do You Identify as A Farmer? mental health mindset personal development positive thinking top producers program Oct 17, 2024

I recently presented at our Take Stock Deep Dive in Adelaide, where our Platinum Mastermind Members explored the power of setting ambitious goals that felt exciting and wonderful. 

One of the most transitive exercises involved participants writing their ‘future stories’ -...

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Improving Communication Between Couples Working Together on The Farm mental health mindset personal development Oct 03, 2024

I recently spoke with a couple seeking tips on enhancing their communication. One partner had been farming for years, while the other, after a long career as a physiotherapist, was finally transitioning to working alongside their partner on the farm – a lifelong dream. 

The question I...

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Is Your Dream Team Right in Front of You? Sep 19, 2024

If you already have your ‘dream team’, you will know that it doesn’t often happen overnight – most likely, it evolves over time. 

I recently conducted a coaching call with a Platinum Mastermind member who aims to transition into performing CEO tasks by the end of the...

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In Rough Seas, Are You an Ocean Liner or a Dinghy? Sep 06, 2024

Understanding resilience can be a game-changer in the farming world, where challenges are part of daily life.  
 
In Profitable Farmer Episode 105: Resilience in Family Relationships Farm Owners Academy Director, Tracy Secombe, delves into the essence of resilience and how it...

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Is People Pleasing More Prevalent in the Farming Community? mental health mindset people pleasing personal development platinum mastermind Aug 22, 2024

After working with farming families for the past 7 years, I would have to say, yes.  

But I must preface that with some personal history to explain my potential bias. 

In 2016 my dear mother, a kind, caring, people-pleasing woman, passed away. I was a workaholic (unbeknownst to me...

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Succession Planning Insights communication skills organisation skills strategic planning succession Aug 08, 2024

Succession planning is a vital aspect of any family farming business. In this week’s blog, I am revisiting Profitable Farmer Episode 101, "Another Look into Successful Succession." If you're in a family farming business, this is a must-listen episode that offers invaluable insights. ...

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Why Is It So Difficult to Make a Change Even When We Know It Will Improve Our Lives and Businesses? goal setting mental health mindset personal development Jul 25, 2024

Here at Farm Owners Academy, our Platinum Mastermind members often take part in ‘accountability’ challenges throughout the year. 
  

An accountability challenge encourages individuals or groups to stay focused, motivated, and committed to their goals. This involves...

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Why Create a Freedom Farm? Because Sometimes S#!T Happens! farm efficiency freedom farm human resources mindset strategic planning Jul 11, 2024

There are so many positive reasons that creating a Freedom Farm is a great choice. 

 

Let’s look at the positives quickly, and then I want you to focus on YOUR  biggest reason for creating a Freedom Farm that really matters and why you must start TODAY. 

 

What is a...

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