Hi, I'm Michelle Rohr. I started The Secret OWL Society to help someone I never met.
Here's my story...
I got to a point in my life where I realized that I had just lived the same year twice - and it was a mediocre year. So I did something very simple that changed my life. Every Saturday, I packed my pens and my worksheets and drove to a coffee shop in town where I would sit down for hours and work on my life.
Soon, I was inviting other girls to join me in my little weekly goal setting sessions. And then one of the girls wanted to invite someone, but this someone could never make it to the meeting. So that gave me an idea: What if I put what we learn on a blog? That way everyone can have this information even if they can't make it on Saturday.
I truly believe that because I was willing to help just one person, I've been blessed with the opportunity to help thousands through my little home here on the web.
This happened too...
I want you to know that I don't just sit around blogging all day about personal development without actually getting out there and putting this knowledge to work. On those Saturdays at the coffee shop, I would connect with my big dreams but I knew that meant nothing without action.
I jumped head first into my fears because I knew that this was the fastest way to become a better person and break out of my routine. I hosted bigger and better workshops, I spoke on stages to hundreds of teenagers, I hosted a business radio show, I developed several businesses from scratch, I'd give away personal development books to random people I didn't know - the girl checking out my groceries at the store, the teller at the bank depositing my check. I kept up this blog even though there were plenty of times when I've thought, "Eeek! I don't know if I want everyone to read this." It wasn't easy, but every day I found a way to give that little bit of extra effort that ended up making all the difference.
What The Secret OWL Society is all about...
I want to help people understand that the secret to really designing your ideal life starts with taking 100% responsibility for it. And guess what? You have 100% control over taking 100% responsibility right now. You don't have to wait till you "have your act all together" or till you're doing everything perfectly. Taking 100% responsibility is an attitude, a direction, a way of life, a way of looking at the world. It means that you don't let "life happen to you." Instead, you happen to your life!
As long as you stay hungry to learn how you can do better, be better, and live better, you are taking 100% responsibility. You're not like so many other people out there drifting and feeling like they know it all. You are obsessed with learning and that's what raises your life to a higher level year after year. This is what has been happening for me.
By the way OWL stands for "Obsessed With Learning." :)
What I do for YOU!
Besides writing this blog, I create printables designed to help you in the same way that other peoples' worksheets helped me on all those nights at the coffee shop. I really connected with the power of setting pen to paper while having a definite intention in mind. Totally blank white paper can freak some people out, and it would be pretty sad if that becomes part of the reason why so many people never seem to sit down and think about their life and write down their goals. So my printables are crafted to guide people through the process of writing things down and making them happen in the most enjoyable, light-hearted way possible.
I'm also really passionate about a system I've developed called The Life Binder. Eventually all my worksheets were overwhelming me. I felt scattered and all over the place with my personal development and then I figured out that I craved the feeling of having "everything in one place" so that I could really keep track of my progress. And voila! The Life Binder was born. It supports a process that feels like personal development 2.0
Now my goal-session visits to coffee shops include my Life Binder. I can't tell you how amazing it feels to know that I can open it up and all I need to work on is right in front of me. This means I can see where I am, where I was, and where I want to go in a very organized way. There's so much I want to teach about how to put together a Life Binder that reflects your values and goals so that it really works for you. I have big plans for this part of the value I offer here on the blog.
In the meantime...
I'm looking forward to getting to know you better.
Feel free to email me personally if you'd like at michellerohr@gmail.com or say hello in the comments below! I love getting to know you.
Really excited to have found your website :-)
ReplyDeleteSuper excited to have found your blog (through Spoonful!). I love what your blog is about.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kate! Spoonful is so awesome for featuring me. I'll be sure to check out what you blog about. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing idea :). So glad to have found you via Socialight on facebook! Can't wait to try some of your printables out!
ReplyDeleteWelcome, Kate! Glad you found me. :)
DeleteThis is an amazing tool. I have so many friends and family, that feel lost and don' t know where to start or how to keep track or organize all the things that come with life, so this is amazing.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to check back of more of what is available.
Much love,
Faith
Thank you Faith. I'm glad to hear it. :)
DeleteYou inspire me so much!
ReplyDeleteYay! I'm glad. :)
DeleteI have join the sos,but do not know how to get into to print the printables can you please tell me how....just love your printables?
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DeleteSorry about that! Here's a direct link >> https://jumpshare.com/b/Rp3GmizWKsXwIy4TbYnI
DeleteHi, i've joined too, and can't get the printables..where are they? especially the new years one
ReplyDeleteHi Cathe! Sorry, I have to check and see what's wrong, but here's a direct link >> https://jumpshare.com/b/Rp3GmizWKsXwIy4TbYnI
DeleteIt's a bit disorganised! But everything is there, including the New Year's Printable. :)
Seems it took me a bit to get to the party here, but I'm elated I found you - I've sent you an email and look forward to the response!
ReplyDeleteSo I totally dig this and the concept. Here is the problem....most of the printables out there including this one are geared towards women. I like the design and flair, but I would like one for men. Got any suggestions, leads or want to make one? I really like yours though. Great Job!
ReplyDeleteHi Chris! Thank you for your comment. :)
DeleteI think you would really like Darren Hardy's worksheets that he made to go along with his book The Compound Effect (awesome, awesome book). You can find them here (on the left side of the page) >>http://thecompoundeffect.com/resources.php
Hi Michelle. I'm really excited to have found your blog. I'm 24, a new mom, and I am at a place in my life where I've never been before. I feel like my life is taking a completely different direction and possibilities are endless. I can't wait to start new projects and work on achieving some major goals, but I have all these thoughts and ideas scrambled around in my head. Your life binder is the PERFECT tool for me!
ReplyDeleteHi! I'm glad you found my blog too! If you ever want to chat about goals and stuff, I'd be happy to have a coffee or tea over skype with you. :) Just let me know at michellerohr@gmail.com
DeleteHi Michelle! Yesterday I bought your life Binder. So excited about it! Today, I bought your Blog-course. I paid, but I haven't access to the course... I can not contact anyone by e-mail... Can you please help me?
ReplyDeleteWow, thank you! I just emailed you. :)
DeleteWow, I'm just coming across your page and so far I love it. I certainly didn't know what OWL stood for at first, but Obsessed With Learning sounds like a plan! I'll be checking through and grabbing a few things when ready. Thanks for following your dreams
ReplyDeleteThank you, I'm glad you're here :)
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