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Let’s Talk About Roadblocks
Every journey comes with challenges. Whether you’re building a business, growing a skill, or improving yourself, you’ll always encounter roadblocks. But here’s the truth: roadblocks don’t mean ā€œstop.ā€ They mean pause, adjust, and find another way forward. What Are Roadblocks. Roadblocks are those unexpected obstacles that slow you down or test your patience. They could be: Internal: self-doubt, lack of confidence, procrastination, fear of failure. External: lack of resources, financial struggles, unsupportive environment, technical issues. Why Do Roadblocks Matter? They’re not just problems they’re growth checkpoints. Roadblocks force you to: ā— Think creatively and explore new solutions. ā— Build resilience and patience. ā— Strengthen your discipline and commitment. ā— Appreciate progress once you push through. How to Overcome Roadblocks 1. Acknowledge them – Don’t ignore the challenge. Recognize it for what it is. 2. Reframe your mindset, Instead of ā€œWhy me?ā€ ask ā€œWhat can I learn here?ā€ 3. Break it down – Big obstacles often become manageable when you split them into smaller steps. 4. Seek support – Don’t go alone. Communities (like ours!) are here for brainstorming and encouragement. 5. Stay consistent – Progress may slow down, but consistency always beats quitting. Final Thought Roadblocks aren’t a sign you’re failing, they’re a sign you’re moving. Nobody hits roadblocks standing still. So if you’re facing challenges right now, that’s proof you’re on the path of growth. What’s one roadblock you’ve recently faced, and how are you working through it? Share below your story might be the inspiration someone else needs today!
1 like • Oct '25
Thank you Mason for sharing this šŸ™šŸ˜‰šŸŒ± I can see you put a lot of thought into the topic of roadblocks, and it’s something we can all relate to in different ways. In our community we realy value authenticity and personal stories... that’s where the real connection and growth happens. Would love to hear more about your own journey: what brought you to this question, and what’s your personal intention behind sharing it here? I believe these kinds of honest shares are what make this space so special, and I’m curious to hear your story! 😊
WELCOME!!!
Hey everyone, Phil here! Welcome to Awakened Business Builders!!! šŸ„³šŸŒ±šŸ™ This community is for spiritually-aware people who are ready to turn their gifts into profitable businesses while staying true to their values. I went from designing weapons to engineering consciousness, and I know you have a unique transformation story too. šŸ˜‰ Share your introduction below and let's support each other on this journey! šŸŒ±šŸ™ā¤ļø
1 like • Oct '25
Hello @Idris Abiodun ! Thank you for your beautiful comment! šŸ™ Wonderful to have you here with us! 😊
2 likes • Oct '25
@Mason Hernadez Great to have you here Mason! šŸ™šŸŒ±šŸ”„
✨ New Course in the Classroom ✨
Hey everyone šŸ™ŒšŸ˜‰ I just uploaded a new video on how to edit YouTube videos quickly and simply — so you can spend less time on the technical side and more time on creating authentic content šŸŒ±šŸŽ„. I think this could be really meaningful for those of you who want to share your voice on YouTube without getting lost in complicated editing. I’d love to hear your feedback šŸ™šŸ’«And I’ll keep adding more of these videos here to support our community on the journey. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts! šŸŒāœØ With gratitude, Phil 🌱
Our next awesome Q&A Call is sceduled 🄳
✨ Next Q&A Call Announcement ✨ I’m happy to share that our next Q&A call will be on Wednesday, October 1st šŸ™šŸ˜‰šŸŒ± Yesterday I had a one-on-one call with Timothy, and during our talk he simply said: ā€œSo, we’ll have our next Q&A call next Wednesday.ā€ I hadn’t even planned the date yet, but that little moment reminded me how life often takes care of us through each other šŸŒ. And one more important thing: For me, this journey is not about rushing. I want to build things slowly and steadily, step by step. Because when we create with patience and care, it lasts much longer 🌱✨. If we try to run too fast, things can fade just as quickly. So I’m grateful for each of you being here, growing together at a pace that feels natural and true. I’m looking forward to seeing you on the call next week šŸ™Œ With gratitude, Phil 🌱
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Awesome! Would be great to have you on board!!! šŸ˜‰
Lighthouses – or what gives you hope in life?
As I mentioned in the first Q&A call, I’m currently on the North Sea and whenever I’m here I always visit the lighthouse in Campen—the highest land‑built lighthouse in Germany. Why do so many people love lighthouses?I think it’s because of their great and important significance: lighthouses have played a central role in navigation for centuries and have also developed a deep cultural meaning for people. They have been and continue to beĀ fixed pointsĀ that warn of danger and serveĀ orientationĀ andĀ positioning. Today I want to focus on these two qualities—fixed point and orientation/positioning. Hope arises from understanding the current life situation, ideally from the lesson learned and a clear goal in sight: Where do I see myself? Where do I want to go? That gives me hope, and the lighthouse is a symbol that beautifully embodies this process. Especially at night, when danger and thus fear are greatest, the lighthouse shows us with its light where we stand and warns us of hazards. Its light points us toward a safe path to our goal; because of its prominent position it is visible from far away. This is a nice analogy for a goal: big goals are like a lighthouse—a fixed point in life. I followed Phil’s invitation to join the Skool community because I realized that exchanging ideas with like‑minded people is very important. We are all on a journey and have learned many lessons. A wise man said 4,000 years ago that the royal way is to learn from the mistakes of others. We—myself included—often don’t do this because we don’t want to admit mistakes or we are ashamed of them. So we often buy expensive courses hoping to improve, while a conversation with a friend would often be the more direct route. I look forward to a discussion that lifts us as a group—not over others, but over ourselves, over the ā€œyesterday‑self.ā€ A little better every day. And here’s my call to action 😊: What gives you hope? Sharing = Healing
Lighthouses – or what gives you hope in life?
0 likes • Sep '25
Thank you Rolf for this beautiful and inspiring post!! šŸ™šŸ˜‰šŸŒ± I love the lighthouse analogy.. such a powerful symbol of guidance, orientation, and hope ✨. The way you connect it with our own life journey really resonates! I also deeply appreciate your reminder that real growth often comes through simple, honest exchange rather than always through expensive courses. That’s exactly why I wanted to create this space... a community where we can share, reflect, and evolve together. For me, what gives me hope is seeing how people unfold and remember that they are not alone on their path ā¤ļø. Like the lighthouse, we are already shining.. it’s just a matter of letting that light grow through our patterns and expand. Sharing = Healing šŸ™Œ Have a wonderful Holiday with great experiences!!! 😊
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Phil Festbaum
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Former firearms designer turned consciousness engineer. Today I devote my life to supporting people who feel trapped in the endless hustle.

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