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Life can certainly seem locked into seasons of relentless chaos. What do we do when frantic schedules herd us hurriedly through nonstop obligations, as we pivot constantly counterbalancing priorities when unforeseen fires inevitably flare up?
Searching for that life-changing “big idea" can feel mystifying, like grasping at puzzles missing corner pieces. But entrepreneurial brainstorming shouldn’t start with chasing hypothetical profits.
Uprooting the status quo by suddenly chasing unconventional dreams risks being branded selfish madness by those married to conformity. But neither should fear of rocking the boat sentence you to a permanent holding pattern orbiting other’s expectations.
YOU are the scarce resource – not any one organization that's currently signing your paychecks. Ensure any employer feels the heat of that competition for your talent moving forward.
I want to have an honest discussion with you about why so many people get trapped living paycheck to paycheck as wage slaves without much fulfillment or freedom to show for it.
We all know that “finding yourself” stuff sounds stupid on the surface and quite cliche. But figuring out who you really are deep down is no joke if you actually want to be in control of your life.