Steve Ryan

In the quest for personal growth and success, having a clear strategy is essential. That's why I like to use the RISE Strategy – a powerful acronym that encapsulates the steps I take to overcome challenges and turn "I can't" into "I can." Let's dive in and discover how this method, along with valuable insights from expert resources, can help you unlock your full potential.

R: Resolute Self-Belief

The journey towards achievement begins with unwavering self-belief. Despite any doubts or external criticisms, anchor yourself in the certainty that you are capable of greatness. Embrace your strengths, acknowledge your potential, and let your self-belief serve as a guiding light through the darkest of times.

Drawing inspiration from Angela Duckworth's "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance," we learn that resilience and determination are key ingredients in the recipe for success. Duckworth's research emphasizes the importance of grit – the combination of passion and perseverance – in overcoming obstacles and achieving long-term goals. By cultivating a mindset of grit, we can reinforce our resolute self-belief and stay steadfast in the pursuit of our dreams.

I: Ignite Persistence

Persistence is the fuel that propels us forward on the path to success. Embrace the mantra of "never give up" and commit yourself wholeheartedly to your goals. Break down daunting challenges into smaller, manageable tasks, and tackle them with relentless determination. With each step forward, let your persistence burn brighter, lighting the way to victory.

Carol S. Dweck's "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" provides valuable insights into the power of beliefs and attitudes in shaping our lives. Dweck introduces the concept of a growth mindset, where individuals believe that their abilities can be developed through dedication and effort. This aligns closely with the principle of igniting persistence in the RISE strategy, offering valuable strategies for cultivating resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity.

S: Surround with Energy that Vibes with You

Your environment plays a pivotal role in shaping your mindset and outlook on life. Surround yourself with positivity – whether it's through uplifting music, inspirational literature, or supportive peers. Cultivate an atmosphere that nourishes your spirit and fuels your ambition. By immersing yourself in positivity, you'll find the strength and motivation to conquer any obstacle.

E: Embrace Strategy

Approach challenges with a strategic mindset, seeking out the most effective pathways to success. Break down complex problems into actionable steps, and craft a roadmap towards your goals. By thinking critically and planning meticulously, you'll navigate through obstacles with precision and purpose. Embrace strategy as your guiding compass, steering you towards victory with confidence and clarity.

Conclusion: Rise to Your Potential

With the RISE Strategy as your blueprint and insights from expert resources as your guide, you hold the keys to unlock your full potential. Embrace resolute self-belief, ignite persistence, surround yourself with positivity, and embrace strategy – and watch as you transform "I can't" into a resounding "I can." The power to rise above challenges and achieve greatness lies within you. So, dare to dream, dare to believe, and dare to rise.

For other book recommendation, thoughts and ideas or to connect to Steve Ryan and his community, visit steveryan.com 

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Introduction

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey towards personal freedom and empowerment? In a world where our time and energy are often dictated by external factors, discovering the essence of true freedom can be a life-altering experience. In this blog post, we'll explore the concept of personal freedom, the impact it can have on our lives, and how an exciting, upcoming initiative, along with the opportunity to become a Freedom Champ, can help you unlock your full potential. So, buckle up and get ready to dive into the realm of boundless possibilities! 🚀💫

The Essence of Personal Freedom

Personal freedom is the ability to exercise autonomy and make choices that align with our values, desires, and aspirations. It's about taking control of our lives, breaking free from societal expectations, and pursuing the things that genuinely bring us happiness and fulfillment. When we embrace personal freedom, we begin to live life on our terms, carving our own path and defining our own version of success. 🏞️🎨

The Impact of Embracing Freedom

When we actively cultivate personal freedom, our lives become more meaningful and vibrant. We start prioritizing our well-being and nurturing our passions, which leads to increased happiness, satisfaction, and a sense of purpose. As we pursue our dreams and aspirations, we inspire others to do the same, fostering a supportive and thriving community where everyone can flourish. 🌱🌟

Becoming a Freedom Champ

If you're inspired by the power of personal freedom and eager to make a difference, consider joining the ranks of the Freedom Champs! As a Freedom Champ, you'll actively promote and celebrate the values of freedom, empowering others to embrace their personal liberties and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. By sharing a portion of your Freedom Rewards with others, you'll help spread the spirit of unity and positive change. To become a Freedom Champ, simply visit steveryan.com/freedomchamp and start your journey towards making a lasting impact. 🏆🤝

A Glimpse of the Future

A Revolutionary Initiative Coming Soon: Get ready for an innovative initiative that promises to propel your journey towards personal freedom! While we can't reveal all the details just yet, we assure you that it's a game-changing opportunity designed to help you break through barriers and unleash your true potential. This groundbreaking initiative will empower you to create lasting, positive change in your life and leave an inspiring legacy for future generations. So, stay tuned, because something extraordinary is on the horizon! 🌅🔮

Conclusion

Embracing personal freedom is the first step towards living a life of passion, purpose, and true happiness. By becoming a Freedom Champ and eagerly awaiting the launch of an upcoming initiative that promises to revolutionize our approach to personal growth and self-discovery, let us remember to cherish the gift of freedom and use it to build a brighter, more fulfilling future. Together, we can embark on an exhilarating journey of transformation and empowerment, leaving a lasting legacy of positive change. 🌠🕊️

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Embracing the Power of Good Mornings (GM GM) - Building Legacies and Growing Together

When we think of the simple phrase "good morning" or "gm," it's easy to dismiss it as a basic greeting, a social nicety we exchange every day. But what if we could infuse this small interaction with more meaning, turning it into a catalyst for growth, connection, and personal development? In our Freedom Community, we have found that embracing the power of "gm" has the potential to create an environment where people thrive together, building their legacies and fostering a culture of support and positivity.

A Personal Connection to Good Mornings

My own connection to the concept of "gm" goes beyond just a simple greeting. My mom used to send me 'gm' texts every morning, accompanied by an inspirational message. Her passing in February 2023 left a lasting impact on my life, and those morning messages have become cherished memories. They symbolize the start of each day as an opportunity for growth, love, and positivity. With this in mind, I wanted to bring the same spirit and energy to the Freedom Community.

The Freedom Community: A Place to Grow and Connect

Our mission in the Freedom Community is to create a judgment-free environment where we can all grow and nurture a healthy mindset. We believe that fostering a positive atmosphere through daily interactions is essential for personal and financial freedom.

That's why we love having people say gm on our socials and our Discord community to say "gm." If you'd like to become a part of this amazing group, you can join us at https://www.steveryan.com/discord

GM Roles and Rewards: Encouraging Action and Growth

To make the "gm" experience even more engaging, we've introduced gm roles and  rewards.  This is available to anyone in our community who has linked with us through Social Connector and it’s also available to our Discord community. These roles and rewards are designed to motivate our members to take action and participate actively in the community. By offering gm role rewards every day, we're not only acknowledging the efforts of our members, but we're also encouraging their minds to develop a habit of taking action.

When people consistently take action, it helps them move closer to their personal and financial freedom. This is because the more they engage and interact, the more likely they are to take action in their own lives, leading to the growth and success they desire.

How GM Roles and Rewards Work

To make the process engaging and inclusive, we've divided gm roles into four categories in our Discord:

gm gm — Available for everyone, even people who are not in our Discord, but are just connected through social connector. You can find it here freedomcoin.club/gmgm 

gm gm action team - Exclusive to our action team tier members

gm gm rising stars - Exclusively for our rising stars tier members

gm gm hype team - Only for our hype team tier members

The idea is to create a system where everyone can participate in different gm roles, depending on their engagement levels and interests.

Building Legacies Together

In the spirit of my mom's legacy and with the goal of helping everyone build their own legacies, the Freedom Community aims to make the most of each day by lifting each other up and sharing our stories. We encourage you to say more than just 'gm'—share your plans for the day, your experiences, and your aspirations.

By creating a supportive environment that embraces the power of "good morning" and rewards consistent action, we hope to empower each other to take control of our lives and achieve personal and financial freedom.

We invite you to connect with us on our social media platforms, sign up for our email list, or engage with us through any other channels. If you're looking for real-time interaction and an opportunity to chat or even video call with like-minded individuals, our Discord community is the perfect place for you.

Introduction:

Picture this: you're scrolling through your social media feed or browsing the news, and suddenly you come across a sensational headline designed to send shivers down your spine. Your heart races, and your mind is filled with worry. This, my friends, is FUD in action. FUD stands for Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt, and it's a manipulative tactic that can impact our emotions and decisions. But fear not (pun intended), for I have a new definition that will help us tackle this pesky problem: Fear Underestimates Dumbness. Join me as we explore this fun and fresh perspective, empowering us to make smarter choices and combat the effects of FUD.

The Power of Fear: When Jitters Make Us Goofy

Fear is like that uninvited party guest who drinks all your soda and then breaks your favorite lamp. It's a potent emotion that can cloud our judgment and lead us to make some truly facepalm-worthy decisions. When we're gripped by fear, we often underestimate just how "dumb" our choices can be. By recognizing the powerful influence fear has on our decision-making process, we can better understand the dangers of FUD and work to resist its sneaky, manipulative tactics.

FUD in Action: Real-Life Examples

Let's take a look at some real-life examples of FUD in action. In the world of investing, FUD can lead people to panic sell their stocks due to an unfounded rumor or a single piece of bad news, causing a massive drop in the market. In politics, FUD can be employed to spread misinformation about a candidate or an issue, swaying public opinion based on fear rather than facts. In everyday life, FUD can manifest as a fear of trying new things, switching careers, or even trusting people. By recognizing FUD in its various forms, we can learn to navigate these situations with a more level-headed approach.

Combating FUD: A Three-Step Dance to Outsmart the Fear Monster

So, how can we outwit FUD and avoid making fear-driven decisions that might leave us red-faced and full of regret? I've choreographed a simple, three-step dance routine that will help you stay informed, rational, and in control. Let's boogie!

Recognize fear-based narratives:

When FUD starts playing its ominous tune, it's time for the first dance move: identifying when it's happening. As you encounter information that seems to play on your fears, pause and question its reliability. Is the source credible? Are the claims based on facts or just a sly attempt to prey on your emotions? By staying vigilant and questioning fear-based narratives, you can start to bust FUD's moves.

Educate yourself:

The second step in our dance to defy FUD is knowledge. It's like that infectious rhythm that gets your feet tapping and your heart pumping. Make an effort to research the topic in question and gather information from trustworthy sources. The more informed you are, the less likely you'll fall prey to fear-based manipulation. Arm yourself with knowledge, and don't be afraid to dig deep to uncover the truth.

Take a step back and breathe:

Sometimes, fear can feel like a conga line that's pulling you along at breakneck speed. But remember, you have the power to break free. When you find yourself swept up in the whirlwind of fear, take a moment to step back, breathe, and regain your composure. Clear your mind, refocus, and assess the situation logically. Remind yourself that fear doesn't have to be the DJ controlling the soundtrack of your life.

Conclusion:

Hey there community,

Who doesn't love getting rewards? You visit your favorite store, sign up for their rewards program, and then you get rewarded. I want to tell you about this awesome aspect of our community. If you didn't know, we have our own rewards program that we use with our social token called $FREEDOM Coin. When people take action like engaging, showing up, or doing other things, they get rewarded. It can also be used to buy and sell services and can be exchanged for real-world currency.

To make the most of these airdrops and actively participate in the community, it's essential for you to set up your Social Connector. This simple step ensures that you receive automatic airdrops as you engage with the community on platforms like Twitter and Discord.

If you haven't set up your Social Connector yet, I highly recommend you do so. There are two methods available: the Express Social Connector Setup and the Full Social Connector Setup.

Remember, setting up your Social Connector is just like signing up for a rewards program at your favorite store. Don't miss out on the opportunity to earn and engage with our fantastic community. Set up your Social Connector today and let the $FREEDOM Coin airdrops begin!

Express Social Connector Setup

Our express Social Connector setup takes just a minute to complete and is perfect for busy people. All you have to do is enter your name and email address, and we'll set up an account for you based on your email. Just visit https://www.steveryan.com/socialconnector  and fill out the express form to get started.

Once you've completed the express setup, you'll receive an email with instructions on how to finish setting up your Social Connector account. This includes creating a password and connecting your social media accounts.

Full Social Connector Setup

To set up Social Connector, follow these five easy steps.  We also have a video below these directions if you prefer to see it visually.  

Step 1  - Go to https://app.socialconnector.io  and register for an account. You simply enter the email address you want to use and create a password. Our code should be in your referral section, code vv01wkfh.

Step 2 - Connect your Twitter account by clicking on the Twitter icon and then sign into your Twitter account and authorize it & other social media (Instagram is coming soon).

Step 3 - A custodial wallet will be made for you and that will hold your rewards.  You also have the option to link up your own independent outside Solana wallet.  

Step 4 - (Optional)  If you want even more more opportunities, come into  our Discord at https://www.steveryan/discord  

Optional - Want to Earn even more $FREEDOM Coin?  Find out how at https://www.freedomcoin.club/earn  

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Happy New Year. I am thrilled that we made it 2023 and I hope you and your loved ones are safe and sound. I brought in my new year in a different way, in a more solitude time way. I’m in a reflective mode of being super grateful for life, even with all of it’s ups and downs.

I’ve been going live on Tik Tok regularly and will be doing more livestreams there this month as well as other places. If you don’t already follow me on Tik Tok, then take a moment and do so now at https://www.tiktok.com/@steveryanonline

I want to also give thanks to my amazing Team as I would not be able to do all these things without them. With that being said, I’ve been doing an event format for some time now and for January we want to try this format. On Wednesdays, it is called, Wake Up Wednesdays. These events will help towards your growth both personally and professionally. For example, some of the topics coming up this month are; Are you Ready to Conquer your Goals this Year, How do you expand your network of Quality People, How do you honor your value and How do you Grow your Community (Social Media & In Real Life).

Usually I will speak for some time on these topics my thoughts and afterwards I open up the floor to anyone who wants to ‘‘constructively’’ comment or ask questions about the topic at hand. Usually the platform that people can speak on is Twitter Spaces and Clubhouse and from time to time, Tik Tok Livestream. You can keep up with my Twitter Spaces subscribing to this blog and seeing the updates and you can also follow me on Twitter and set your notifications. I am also on Clubhouse, so if that is a platform that you use, you can find my profile on Clubhouse as well. For those of you on any of the other Platforms such as Tik Tok, Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin or YouTube, you can also find all of my links on my links page at steveryan.com/links

On Fridays, we have Freedom Friday, Connect, Share & Vibe. During these events, this is a great way for different people from the community to connect, vibe, perhaps share what they are doing as well. I usually open up with some opening thoughts for a few minutes before proceeding. A lot of our community is in our Discord as well which is a chat and video based app. We would love to have you in our Discord.

During these events, we usually do giveaways as a way of rewarding the community for showing up, which benefits themselves and the community as a whole. We use a platform called Social Connector to do these giveaways. If you want to be eligible for giveaways, you can quickly sign up with a name and email at steveryan.com/socialconnector and once you receive an email from Social Connector, you will be able to set up a sign in and password.

Last but not least, you can find a list of our upcoming events at steveryan.com/events

We have the Twitter Space dates and links below. If you prefer to join us on another platform (Tik Tok, Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin or YouTube , then all of those links are at steveryan.com/events and it will be at the same time as the Twitter Spaces below.

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Here are the Twitter Spaces that we have for the rest of the month. We would love it if you stopped by, say hello, share what you’re up to. The twitter space links is below each one. Click on it to set yourself a reminder. We’re thrilled to see you there!!

Wake Up Wednesdays (Every Wed at 1pm EST)

Jan 4

Are you ready to conquer your goals this year?

 https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1kvJpmZpddoxE

Jan 11

How do you expand your network of quality people?

https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1ynJOaPzVknKR 

Jan 18

How do you honor your value?

https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1lPKqBzAkzAGb 

Jan 25

How do you grow your tik tok & go live?

https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1kvJpmZpaXkxE 

Freedom Fridays - Connect, Share & Vibe

Jan 6

https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1mnGeRnkWAPJX 

Jan 13

https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1rmxPkpDnnEJN 

Jan 20

https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1eaKbreLPveKX 

Jan 27

https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1gqGvyMXjMpKB

There’s been a lot of hacking of wallets going on lately.  It’s hard to miss the news of what’s going on because it’s the talk around the world of wallets being drained of millions of dollars.  According to Coin Desk, over 8,000 internet-connected hot wallets have been compromised so far.  

What is a hot wallet?  A hot wallet offers convenience and it typically stays connected online to the internet.  Examples of hot wallets are phantom wallet, MetaMask and others.  A cold wallet or hardware wallet is a wallet that requires you to put in a code on a physical device before your assets, such as crypto, are transferred out.

   One of my favorite wallets is Ledger and I personally have been using them for a long time.  You should never buy a Ledger from a third party website and buy directly from their official site.  I am an affiliate of Ledger and I do receive a commission if you use my affiliate ledger link, https://shop.ledger.com?r=2ee8c2fc7feb .  Now I want to make one thing clear.  I was using Ledger well before being an affiliate and I’m only supporting referring them because I love their product and if you choose to go through Ledger, it would be a great deal of support to use the link because it won’t cost you any extra and it will support me and my team.

I also want to share with you how to get 10% back off of your Ledger purchase.  If you own 100 $FREEDOM Coin and use my affiliate link, you will get 10 percent back after you purchase.  For more details on this offer, visit steveryan.com/referral  I would recommend Ledger anyway rather I was an affiliate with them or not.  In my opinion, people should protect their crypto assets anyway.  Are you protecting your crypto assets?  If not, then you should consider a hard wallet, even if you use a different one other than Ledger.  Just get something.  

One more very important thing to note and some of you may already know this.  Never ever under any circumstances give out your seed phrase also known as recovery phrase.  When someone first sets up a crypto wallet, they will receive a set of words in a certain order usually between 12 to 24 words and this is called a seed phrase or recovery phrase.  It’s important to store this in a safe place.  If someone has your seed phrase, then they can restore your wallet and even override your password.  This will give them the ability to take your crypto assets even without your knowledge at the moment.

Even with these risks, having the power to control your own assets can’t be dismissed.  There is a saying, not your keys, not your crypto.  This saying is saying that if you have your wallet that you are in control of, then you truly control your assets.  This is why it’s crucial to protect yourself as much as possible.  Getting a hardware wallet is a great step towards protecting yourself. 

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Hi, this is Steve Ryan. Some of you may know me already. I've been around the community helping a lot of people (you can see it in Discord, Spaces, different social media, books, blogs, etc). I launched a crypto coin on Solana called $FREEDOM. The official website for the $FREEDOM coin is www.freedomcoin.club 

$FREEDOM is a Solana based coin and it is real cryptocurrency that can be swapped out for Solana.  When $FREEDOM was launched, this was a monumental moment for me and I am incredibly proud of it.

We have an exciting challenge for the community called the $FREEDOM Challenge. Our top prize is going to be 1250 $FREEDOM coins. If we reach 125,000 $GARY backing by August 13, 12am UTC, then the challenge will be a win and the prizes will be awarded. Visit freedomcoin.club/challenge to submit to the challenge and we also invite you to come and get to know the community and feel the energy of everyone for yourself. A link is in there as well. Now I will break down a mastermind goal that I have and also explain what backing means as you read through the article.

If you’ve been around in the community and have heard me talk, you know that I love masterminds. I have mentioned them so many times. I've been attending masterminds and workshops forever as an adult. That is one of the primary reasons I am where I am today. I love attending them, and often host them; we hold weekly masterminds in our Freedom Lounge.

Why do I feel that masterminds are so important? It’s because they expand your mind. It doesn’t matter how brilliant or successful you are, being surrounded by other thought leaders and people who are on the same energy wavelength as you, it does make a difference. Have you ever heard the saying, “you are the company you keep?” Masterminds put you in the same rooms as great company, with people who are forward-thinkers of society. What often holds us back from success is ourselves. We can be our own worst enemy. We come up with excuses: I can’t do this or that. I don't believe in, “I can’t.” I believe in the power of I can. I believe that anything you put your mind to, any goals that you want to achieve–you can truly do it. Now, it might take some time, or it might come quicker. Who knows, but if you keep on the path, you can achieve it. This is what I tell myself on a regular basis. This is what I live by. This is how I've survived.

Speaking of Masterminds, there is a mastermind coming up in Puerto Rico for creator economies and founders of coins.  I could use your help to make it to this mastermind.  The purpose of it is to 

help creators take their coin economies to a higher scaled level.  Here’s the catch: with this particular mastermind, there is not a way to pay a fee to get into it.  Masterminds normally cost a certain fee but this one is different.  There are no tickets that are issued for entry.  Even if you had a billion dollars, it’s useless. This mastermind is completely based on how the coin economy is doing, in this case, the $FREEDOM COIN.  This one is going to require the $FREEDOM coin to have at least 125,000 $GARY backing, and I'll explain that shortly, but I want to cover some other points first.

How do we get to that number right now? We've already doubled in the past week or two. We were at about 30,000 $GARY backing and now we're at around 62,000, so I know it is possible. Here are some ways that you can help.  Use the $FREEDOM coin.  Accept the $FREEDOM coin if you offer services.  If you’re selling a product, accept the $FREEDOM coin as one of your payments.  It is real crypto just like Solana or Ethereum. 

If we start utilizing $FREEDOM coin, that helps our backing go up. I will break all this down in a moment, but that’s how you can support. If you’re already earning $FREEDOM coin, don't be in such a hurry to cash it out. Let it stack a little bit, and then if you find somebody who accepts $FREEDOM coin for something that you want to do, pay them with $FREEDOM coin–you can do that.  We also have certain perks for holders who hold a certain amount of $FREEDOM coin.  For example, holders of 100 $FREEDOM coins will have access to certain searchable content and a channel in our discord community that gives them exposure to share their work and things that they are doing.  Currently holders of 500 $FREEDOM coins have access to our group mastermind in the Freedom Lounge.  Perks can adjust and change over time, but those are our current perks as of the writing of this article. 

We have services that we’re also offering now such as website building assistance, editing articles, graphic designs and other services that will accept $FREEDOM coin for payment.  If you decide to share a $FREEDOM coin with someone, maybe share with them how the community has impacted you in some way.  If you’ve been to one of our live Twitter Spaces or seen a video or have received help in any kind of way from the Freedom Community, then share your story about how the community has impacted you.  If you’re reading this and you don’t know us, then we invite you to come and get to know us. Join the Community at www.steveryan.com/discord

I would love to explain backing to you from a basic point of view.  That was terminology that was used earlier in this article.  When you have a coin, let's say you have Solana and you want to switch it to USDC. There has to be some kind of liquidity that happens there.  I'm giving you the most basic explanation from my point of view in my language.  I'm explaining things from a basic point of view, which is if you have a coin and you swap that coin to something else, there has to be liquidity to make that happen. That's how you're able to cash out of the coin, or purchase the coin.  You can always check out our liquidity by looking at the amount of $GARY that is backing us and multiplying it by the current $GARY price. 

$FREEDOM is a Solana based coin, but we're backed by $GARY for liquidity.  Now why $GARY?  $GARY was first on Rally.io, and was one of the top coins there. $GARY coin eventually migrated from Rally.io to  the RLY network directly.  Rally.io is just a platform for coin creators that is based on the RLY network.  To put this into more layman's terms, imagine you're on a platform that’s connected to a highway and you decide to get off that platform and go directly to the highway.  RLY is the highway.  This is what $GARY did and $GARY has liquidity on both the RLY network and on Solana.  $GARY provides a bridge of liquidity for a group of coins directly to the Solana network.  There are a group of 30+ coins who are on this exchange.  The exchange is at exchange.socialconnector.io and this is the exchange that $FREEDOM is located on and where you can always check our amount of liquidity, holders and other coin information.  More good news, $GARY was recently listed on Coinbase and this is a big win for the $FREEDOM community as well.

In order to purchase $FREEDOM, you first must have Solana and then exchange Solana with $GARY.  The second step is to exchange $GARY with $FREEDOM.  Every time someone purchases $FREEDOM, it increases the $GARY backing. Of course, when they sell $FREEDOM, it decreases the $GARY backing.   The backing will fluctuate based on coin movement and transactions.  Currently our goal is to exceed 125,000 $GARY backing.  

If you’d like to support what we're doing as well as our community movement, pick up some $FREEDOM coin. Accept $FREEDOM coin for services you may provide. If you feel have benefited from our community efforts in any kind of way, then the best way to show support back is to support $FREEDOM.  Come on this journey with us.  We can do it together and spread $FREEDOM all around the world. 

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Are you an artist? Are you a project? Musician? Entrepreneur? Any of these things? Are you someone who has a craft (or a talent) and you're trying to make your living off of your sales? What exactly are you doing to make those sales? Are you thinking short-term or are you thinking about long-term too? Let’s talk about the importance of branding and the importance of having multiple outlets for what you’re doing.  Although this article is focused on the NFT Space, these concepts can be applied to Non-NFT people as well. 

You may or may not know this, but Twitter Spaces is a social audio app that allows people to connect with each other through real time conversations.  It is one of the most popular places for NFT artists, musicians, creators and projects to spend time in and make sales. They call it “shilling” (even though I hate that word), but it can also be called “sharing” depending on how the person goes about doing it.  These spaces can vary in size: from intimate small groups, to mega spaces. Some will shill, some will share; oftentimes you’ll see a title boasting the sales made from the Space. People go to these different types of rooms hoping that they get a word in front of an audience, and then they hope that they can pitch what their doing, which generally includes a short-presentation with visual representation put on the top of the page (the “stage”, “jumbotron”, etc).  The visual representation is usually a link to a tweet that has more information about what they are pitching on. Another method that people commonly use on Twitter is to direct message people in an attempt to make sales and share their work on Twitter.

If Twitter Spaces are your only source and avenue of making sales, then that may be a problem for you long term.  It is more secure for you long term to make sure that you're putting yourself in more than one place. What happens if your account gets suspended? What happens if you're in a Twitter Space sharing and there's a hundred other people sharing?  People may forget about you (unless you make an impression), especially if you're not telling your story or connecting to the audience. If you're just going through the motions–trying to force a sale even if you don't feel like it, that's a problem.

Think about ways to expand your brand. Marketing tends to focus more on short term goals such as making an immediate sale.  Branding is thinking of your reputation long term and thinking of your revenue on a long-term basis.  Even though McDonald's and Walmart are bigger companies, they advertise on a regular basis and they also focus on their brand awareness on a regular basis.  They can expect a certain amount of business. They are usually in more than one place.  When new outlets come out, they advertise there too.  In the days of myspace, they were on myspace.  In the days of Facebook, they were on Facebook.  Now you can find them on almost every social media platform and traditional platforms.  It’s important to take a page out of their book and look at yourself like a business.  That’s what I personally do.  If that means putting your work on other platforms, so be it! There are all kinds of strategies that you can implement. Even though Twitter Spaces are a great way of reaching an audience to tell people about yourself and your projects, you could still do other things in addition to that along the way to build your brand.  Another thing to consider along the way is to research ways of building your passive income along as you’re moving forward as well.

I host Twitter Spaces usually on a regular basis. If you’re reading this article and have made this far, that means there’s something in this message that is impacting you. I would love for you to stop by one of my spaces and even introduce yourself or you can just listen. My spaces usually range from 40 people to hundreds of people and on occasion thousands of people depending on what’s going on. The best way to keep up with upcoming spaces that I host is to visit steveryan.com/spaces and also you can follow me on twitter @steveryanonline and set your notifications. I recommend you check the website for the most up to date spaces coming up, especially if you’re not on Twitter on a regular basis.

We have different topics in the spaces but usually it involves some form of Motivation and Self-Growth, since those are areas that are my jam.  Speaking of Twitter Spaces, I have some recommendations for you if you are someone who shares your projects in Spaces.  Think about why you are doing what you are doing.  Connect to your own story first.  When you come to the Spaces, you will have a higher chance of being remembered if you share your story and connect to people that way.  If someone is in a space and they are robotic, they just want to get their pitch over with, that energy will most likely not translate to people connecting to what they are saying.  I’ve witnessed this over and over after hosting hundreds of spaces. 

  Another place that you can come and meet some people in our community is on app called discord.  The most up to date link will be at steveryan.com/discord and you will love the energy and the community.  They are very welcoming.  Some people can find the notifications in discord in general overwhelming, so I recommend that you turn your notifications off and go into the discord when you want to go in.  This will help it to be manageable for you.   For those of you who need more detailed and customized help with the direction of where you’re going and help with strategies long term, we have Masterminds in the Freedom Lounge and it’s truly a place where people can grow even beyond where their current mindset is.  I love Masterminds and personally I attend multiple masterminds every month even in other communities and places.  It’s best to come into the discord in our events section to find out when the next Mastermind is.  They are currently limited to our Freedom NFT Holders and you can find out more information on how to get a NFT at nftsforfreedom.com

Another thing that we’re doing for our community are crypto giveaways. Think about how you feel when you receive something. Imagine opening up your crypto wallet or email and you see that you received crypto. That may be an action that makes you view the rest of your day in a positive light. I strongly believe in energy, and there’s something about this positive energy that attracts more energy. To take advantage of our crypto giveaways, you will need to set up an account on a website called social connector. Step by step information for this can be found at freedomcoin.club/earncoin

In closing, I can’t stress enough of how important it is to not neglect your brand. Some of you may already know some of these things about me, but I've been an entrepreneur all of my adult life.  One of the things that really has helped me are these concepts that I'm bringing to you now.  Those concepts are knowing how to build your income from multiple streams and to think about both short term and long term strategies.  I love the fact that I have a great peace of mind and am not stressed about income and finances.  Would you love to be in a position where you are not worried about when your next sale or money is coming in. One great thing about web3 is that it has given a special opportunity to people around the world. Regardless of what country you're in, regardless of where you're from, you have the opportunity to generate revenue all around the globe.  Let’s say you have someone who's from Africa—let's say Nigeria. They might have the opportunity to make the same income as someone from the United States through NFT sales and the blockchain. 

If you're an artist/project/musician, anyone who's trying to make a living from what you're doing independently of an employer, then you're an entrepreneur, whether you want to be one or not. A lot of creators are not good at entrepreneurship, but guess what? You can learn. You’ve got this! For those that want our help, come and get it. Those of you who don't, I'm sure there are various resources out there that you can go to. It doesn't matter to me what you do. If you prefer another source, that’s okay, but go somewhere and find the help to become a better entrepreneur.  I believe that you have the power within yourself to get yourself to a higher level of success if you so desire and are willing to put in the time, effort and strategic work to make it happen.

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Today is a little bit more of a serious topic and it may be a bit sensitive for some of you. Today is Juneteenth. This will be the second year of Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a holiday that was signed into law by president Joe Biden in 2021. This day represents a day of freedom for African-Americans when our ancestors were freed from slavery and it represents freedom for humanity for everyone who helped our ancestors be free regardless of their race.

According to historical records, this was the day that slavery ended in the last state that it was in, which was Texas. It will take some time for Juneteenth to truly become an annual celebration that is understood and celebrated into the culture of this country.

I'm so grateful for our ancestors and their resolve to move history forward. They went through some unimaginable trying times. I cannot imagine being in a time where we have to be afraid of being lynched. Where was humanity at that time? It's so hard to imagine that some people do evil things against others because of their differences, especially their race and ethnicity.

I recently participated in a play in Las Vegas to bring awareness to Juneteenth. It was sponsored by the Juneteenth foundation, Anthem, the City of Las Vegas, the City of Henerson and many other sponsors. In this play, I played the character, Ian Coulter. Ian's character was responsible for bridging the gap of understanding with a white man named Joe, who was an editor of a newspaper. He was trying to convince Joe to run Harry T Moore's story.

In my opinion, Harry T. Moore was like the Martin Luther King before Martin Luther King. He organized protesting, filed lawsuits against segregation in schools and was the head of the NAACP in Florida at the time. He investigated lynchings and sought out justice for the victims. One thing to keep in mind is the time period, this was in the 1940s. This was before the well known civil rights movements of the 1960s. It took a lot of guts for Harry T Moore to be a pioneer for civil rights and his memory should not be forgotten.

I have some food for thought that may ruffle some feathers but it’s a perspective for you to think about. Earlier this month on June the 6th, the country acknowledged D-Day. I have nothing against D-Day or any acknowledgements for the wonderful service that our veterans have done on behalf of our country. My father (Bubba), may he rest in peace, served in the military and fought in a war. Happy father’s day to him and all the fathers as well. Let’s get back to the point at hand here.

Food for thought. On D-Day, the allied forces including the United States and other countries landed in Normandy to fight against the Nazis. At the same time that the United States was fighting against the Nazis and to free Europe from their rule, blacks were still being lynched and were still in a from of slavery through intimidation, segregation and being treated like second class citizens. This is the very definition of irony.

On a good note, there were people from all races who wanted equality for everyone and helped to contribute to the fight for equal rights. I want to acknowledge this out loud that other races, including Caucasian, helped the civil rights movement and the march towards equality. Although things are not at their full potential, we can’t deny the fact that currently today we are better off than we would have been 60 years ago. There are good and bad people in every race.

Although the decks may be stacked against us, we still have the opportunity to build. And I say this because regardless of what race any of us are, we should be grateful for the time that we're living in. In my opinion, there is hope for humanity.

Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Juneteenth marks the anniversary of the announcement of General Order No. 3 by Union Army general Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Texas. Originating in Galveston, the holiday has been celebrated annually on June 19 in various parts of the United States since the 1860s, often broadly celebrating African-American culture. The day was first recognized as a federal holiday in June 2021, when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law. Early celebrations date to 1866, at first involving church-centered community gatherings in Texas. They spread across the South and became more commercialized in the 1920s and 1930s, often centering on a food festival. Participants in the Great Migration out of the South carried their celebrations to other parts of the country. During the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, these celebrations were eclipsed by the nonviolent determination to achieve civil rights, but grew in popularity again in the 1970s with a focus on African American freedom and African-American arts. Beginning with Texas by proclamation in 1938, and by legislation in 1979, each U.S. state and the District of Columbia have formally recognized the holiday in some way. With its adoption in certain parts of Mexico, the holiday became an international holiday. Juneteenth is celebrated by the Mascogos, descendants of Black Seminoles who escaped from slavery in 1852 and settled in Coahuila, Mexico. Celebratory traditions often include public readings of the Emancipation Proclamation, singing traditional songs such as "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" and "Lift Every Voice and Sing", and the reading of works by noted African-American writers, such as Ralph Ellison and Maya Angelou. Some Juneteenth celebrations also include rodeos, street fairs, cookouts, family reunions, park parties, historical reenactments, and Miss Juneteenth contests. In 2021, Juneteenth became the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was adopted in 1983. For more podcasts visit, www.steveryan.com

Get to know Tavi, Known As The Modern Picasso.

Arellano Gustavo’s mantra has long been “Color is Freedom”. He grew up reveling in the colorful and vibrant traditions of his Native American and Latino heritage. Creating the spirit of his inner child, each color choice in his artwork is charged with meaning. TAVi art by Arellano Gustavo has been established in the United States arts scene since the late 1980s and his work has been featured in galleries in New York, Arizona, Miami, Chicago, New Mexico, and across California.

TAVi’s whimsical style includes Arellano’s innovative use of “puffy paints”, acrylics, and resin creations, multimedia elements that seek to better embody “color” and bring emotions and inspiration alive on canvas. His unique artistic style is influenced by his love of the works of Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, and Picasso. https://www.arellanogustavo.com For more podcasts, visit www.steveryan.com

Terrence Kellerman knows a thing or two about hardships.  He took tragedy, loss and hardships and found a way to move forward.  He is the founder of the BE MIGHTY Project.  The BE MIGHTY Project posts flyers all around NYC with quotes of inspiration, wisdom and motivation on each tab that connect with passersby and I hope plant seeds of seeking, strength and courage in people around New York and beyond. 

The goal of the BE MIGHTY project is to reach everyone who is need of a little nudge into action to help them find their own path towards their dreams and to give them advice in overcoming their own obstacles & challenges.  Visit his websites at https://www.bemightproject.com and https://degendudes.io For more podcasts and to join Steve Ryan's Community, visit https://www.steveryan.com

On May 24, there was a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.  Ten days prior on May 10, there was a mass shooting at the Tops supermarket in Buffalo, NY. In this episode, we honor the victims of both shootings and share about their stories.   For more podcasts, visit https://www.steveryan.com/podcast

Holly Shannon is a self-professed Swiss Army Knife in business. This 3-time entrepreneur has diverse experiences in 5-star hospitality leading teams in the event space. She was a self-taught Jewelry Designer for high-end boutiques with Brand collaborations. She now produces Culture Factor which is ranked in the Top 2% globally out of over 2.8 million podcasts and heard in over 95 countries. Her show is an education in NFTs and emerging technologies in Web3. She has influence of over 12K Followers across social media.

Holly speaks on the stage and is back from SXSW fired up to contribute again as she heads for the stage at Podfest in May. Holly is speaking at NFT.NYC in June of this year. She has spoken at notable universities like Penn State, world renowned conferences like Podfest Global and has been featured on numerous Podcasts as a guest.  Visit www.hollyshannon.com For more podcasts and to join Steve Ryan's community, visit www.steveryan.com

Mr. John Giordano is an expert in the treatment of addiction, mental health, and the founder of The National Institute For Holistic Addiction Studies (NIFHAS). He is the author of “Proven Holistic Treatment For Addiction & Chronic Relapse”,  “How To Beat Your Addictions And Live A Quality Life”, and his most recent book is the acclaimed: “The Kid From The South Bronx Who Never Gave Up,” and is the co-author of “Molecular Neurobiology of Addiction Recovery: The 12 Steps Program and Fellowship.” Over twenty years ago Giordano founded the prestigious G & G Holistic Addiction Treatment Center in North Miami Beach, Florida — a 62 bed in-patient/out-patient JCAHO accredited addiction treatment facility.  Visit His website at https://johnjgiordano.com/ For more podcasts, visit https://www.steveryan.com/podcast