#41 Declaring Your Personal Independence

Are you living free—or just comfortably stuck?On this Independence Day message, Greg challenges you to declare your personal independence—from junk food, caffeine spikes, comfort-zone living, opinions of others, toxic relationships, and endless entertainment—so you can wake up energized and go to bed fulfilled. You’ll hear a powerful story from a humanitarian expedition in Guatemala about earned empowerment, and learn how to create your own Declaration of Independence that shifts you from dependence → independence → interdependence in marriage, parenting, health, and purpose.What you’ll learn:Why “pattern interrupts” (adventures, retreats, intentional pauses) unlock clarity and courageHow entertainment overload steals your potential—and what to swap it withA simple “write it, post it, live it” ritual to keep your commitments visible and realFuel, don’t fake, your energy: eat clean, train hard, feed your mind wellEnd the victim story and reclaim responsibility, skills, and self-respectModel freedom at home so your kids see what healthy self-reliance looks likeTry this today: Write your own Declaration of Independence and post it where you’ll see it. From this day forward, I’m free from ____ and committed to ____.Key Takeaways✅ Pattern interrupts create the perspective you can’t get on autopilot.✅ Input determines output—trade entertainment time for education time.✅ Energy is built, not bought—clean fuel beats stimulants every time.✅ Freedom requires responsibility—skills first, then independence, then interdependence.✅ Your kids copy your courage—model health, honesty, and ownership at home.RESOURCES:Let us help you in your extraordinary family life journey.How We Raised 7 Well-Adjusted Kids - Without Yelling, Tantrums, Punishments or Power Struggles (+ get THE CHECKLIST: Things We Do Every Day to Raise Well-Adjusted Kids)Rachel’s ⁠⁠Must-Read Booklist for Well-Read Moms⁠⁠Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@worldschoolfamily⁠ or ⁠@greg.denning⁠Don’t miss out on the Extraordinary Parent Mentoring Method class!Get Rachel's ⁠⁠Family Systems & Charts⁠⁠Get Rachel’s Extraordinary Family Life PlannerJOIN GREG'S 90-DAY HEALTH & FITNESS CHALLENGE! Join the Formidable Family Man Masterclass and TribeGather with us at the ⁠World School Family (Beach & Farm) Resort⁠ in Portugal