51: Mark Haffner: The Life Purpose of an Emmy-Award Winning Musician

In this episode, Mark Haffner plays several of the songs he has written as we discuss his life as an Emmy-Award winning composer, music producer and story teller, the power of believing in yourself, creativity, podcasting and the gift of fatherhood.

 “If you’re not doing it in a loving way, why aren’t you?”– Mark Haffner

About Mark Haffner

Mark Haffner is a storyteller and producer, an Emmy-Award winning composer, lyricist, and writer.  He is passionate about all things having to do with creativity and encouraging and nurturing self-expression in artists, writers, musicians, performers, and the everyday person.
….In this show….

Mark Haffner’s Life Purpose

• To help people see the potential he sees in them.

Life Purpose Ah-Ha Moments

• Success in music at age 15 gave Mark the belief that he could make a life with music. This began when his teenage rock band was featured on the radio and was offered record deals. Also, his successful motivational songs “A Dream In The Making” and “Sky’s The Limit” were written during this early time.

Major Life Events that Hinted at Your Life Purpose

• Mark Haffner worked in the music industry creating messages for others and not for himself. Working for corporations and doing things he didn’t really believe in led him to do self-exploration and go “down the rabbit hole.” This search led him to discover the language to express himself, which he felt he was unable to do before.
• Because he wasn’t happy with his kids’ childhood experiences in LA, Mark moved to Florida and worked remotely. This allowed him to be present for his kids while still pursuing his career in music.
• In 2010, Mark Haffner went through a divorce. In this marriage, he let his wife make all the decisions. After spending time out of the relationship, Mark Haffner reclaimed responsibility of his own life and his children’s.
• He discovered an ability to relay peacefulness while he watched his daughter’s interaction with their family dog. This ability to communicate through touch brought him closer to his realization that love is the answer.
• Realizing at age 49, that he was living the happy life that he’d maybe been waiting for all his life.  Mark attributes starting to love again, helping others and diving into work he loves to this happiness.

Spiritual Belief

• Believes that a higher power is something that connects us all, and we all need to be aware of that as one. The idea of one is important because of the connectivity of all living things.

Recommended Personal Growth Resource or Practice

• Journal
• Find time to be with yourself

Mark Haffner’s Wisdom on Igniting Life Purpose and Personal Growth

“Believe in yourself and you can do anything you want to do.”

Interview Links and Special Offers from this Episode

• Contact Mark Haffner: mark@markhaffner.com
• www.TheMarkHaffnerShow.com  (Coming Soon)
• Mark Haffner’s YouTube
• Mark Haffner’s Twitter: @MHprod
• Recommended Books:
  • The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

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