FREEDOM FARMER BLOG

Ever find yourself caught up in worry? 
 
Worry is tethered to thought. Without thought, worry loses its grip. It's not a tangible reality but a projection of the mind, making something in the future seem real. 
 
Thoughts about the future exist solely in your imagination and are best not dwelled upon t...

I'm currently in Perth, taking part in a meditation retreat.

During a break, I had a chat with the teacher and asked, "How do you balance it all - running a successful business, maintaining a great family life, and staying content?"

His response was pretty impactful.

He suggested that it...

In the movie "Shrek," the creators made a strategic decision to abstain from animating the background of the film. Many within the industry believed this was a risky move that could impact their box office performance, but contrary to expectations, it turned out to be a success. 

When the direct...

When the goldfish is sick, you treat the water, not the fish.
 

Stop trying to change yourself; instead, consider changing your environment.
 

Farming can be isolating, making it easy to fall into a routine and feel stuck. Many people find themselves repeating the same year over and over, wondering ...

Consider the magnifying glass — it's got a lesson for us. 

Hold it steady, and over time, you can ignite a fire. 

Now, if you're waving it all around - good luck setting anything ablaze. 

Focus on one thing, be present, and stay concentrated — that's how you spark the flames. 

But if...

Realising that time is beyond our control and that it is not about time management - It's about managing your priorities. 

Here are invaluable tips to elevate your productivity: 

Identify Your 20%: Pinpoint the 20% of activities driving 80% of your success. Without this clarity, the 80% of t...

The team at Farm Owners Academy wish you a restful holiday, spending time recharging with loved ones.  

We look forward to seeing you again in the new year.  

Here are Farm Owners Academy Director of Wellbeing, Tracy Secombe’s top 10 tips for re-energising over the break! 
 

ONE: Give your f...

On a recent episode of the Profitable Farmer Podcast, Farm Owners Academy Managing Director Jeremy Hutchings had an insightful conversation with Hayley and Martin Grosser, shedding light on the strategies they employed to enhance their business growth. 

Hayley Grosser graciously provided access ...

In Ray Dalio's book Principles, the billionaire hedge fund manager draws a compelling analogy between managing a business and steering a professional sports team.  

Picture yourself gazing down at the field, assessing the players, and pondering, "What's our objective, and who do we need to secure t...

Imagine being a crew member on a yacht, setting sail from Sydney to Hobart during the bustling race day.

Now picture this: encountering a cyclone halfway across the Pacific Ocean, much like the dramatic events of the 1998 race.

What would you expect from the yacht's captain in such turbulent moments?

W...

This week, our Director of Well-being, Tracy Secombe, shares her story of burnout with you. How she identified her symptoms and what she did to manage it. 

When I look back, I can see now that I was probably in burnout for close to 10 years without knowing it. 

I was the frog in the pot with the w...

This week, our Director of Well-being, Tracy Secombe, shares the following blog post on why we feel so guilty when we do something for ourselves. 

When new members join the Farm Owners Academy Platinum Mastermind program, they complete a Business Analysis Review (BAR). As part of the review, we che...