Podcaster with 10M+ plays. I write about the most important lessons from the best thinkers to grace our planet. 13,000+ people read my free newsletter. Press subscribe to join.
Are you living the life you truly chose or just fitting in?
Published 6 days ago • 1 min read
FINDING PEAK FRIDAY
Push higher, just 3 minutes a day
Hi Reader,
"What you focus on is who you become."
- Ryan Hanley
Choosing where to place our focus shapes our identity and future.
It creates our path, defines our potential, and determines if we live authentically or adhere to societal expectations.
↓
◉○○
Break free
At 38, I realized I was living a life I didn't choose, entrapped in what I call the status trap.
It hit me in a meeting when the CEO said they didn't hire me for my opinion, cutting through me like a knife.
I chased goals dictated by others, fooled by the allure of status.
My journey from picking recyclable bottles at 12 to running a first-of-its-kind business taught me that while status seduces, personal freedom fulfills.
Embracing fear, granting myself permission, and focusing on my craft liberated me.
◉◉○
PEAK INSIGHTS
Fear Fuels Action: Fear shouldn't inhibit. Instead, let it direct you toward impactful actions and ventures that align with your true goals.
Permission is Yours: Stop letting others dictate your path. Authority starts within. Embrace your unique ideas and execute them despite outside opinions.
Focus Drives Becoming: Your focus shapes you. Prioritize mastering your craft over seeking comfort, and watch as you align with your true self.
◉◉◉
PEAK POTENTIAL
Author Daniel Pink advocates for setting clear, intrinsic goals rather than conforming to external expectations. He suggests we regularly write down our fears and desires to help clarify what truly matters, aligning with personal ambitions rather than societal pressures.
Challenge: Spend ten minutes daily identifying fears holding you back and desires that drive you forward.
Rise and rise again until lambs become lions (in 3 minutes)
Podcaster with 10M+ plays. I write about the most important lessons from the best thinkers to grace our planet. 13,000+ people read my free newsletter. Press subscribe to join.