Episode Details

The number one regret of the dying is "I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me." Most people don't honor even half of their dreams and have to die knowing it was due to choices they made or didn't make. As we approach the end of the year and start setting goals for the next one, this episode challenges you to examine whether the life you're living is actually the life you want.

In this episode, I explore why the pursuit of "having it all" leads to burnout rather than fulfillment, and I introduce a powerful exercise for evaluating every area of your life. Through personal stories, client examples, and practical frameworks, we examine how to reconnect with your desires, remember your power to choose, and build the courage to create a life that's truly aligned with who you are.

Key Takeaways:

The Myth of Having It All:

• Pursuing "having it all" leads to exhaustion, stress, and burnout
• The best leaders don't do everything themselves
  • They surround themselves with people who help achieve their goals
  • They spend the most time doing what they're best at

The Power to Choose:

• Choice isn't a thing, it's something we do
• We can choose and then choose again
• We're not confined to stick with decisions made years ago

The "Would You Choose It Again?" Exercise:

• At least once a year, evaluate whether you'd choose your current life again
• Ask yourself if you'd [marry your spouse, choose job, buy 'x'] again knowing everything you know now
• Look at your closet and ask if you'd buy each item again
• Ask if you'd hire each employee again with full knowledge of what they're like

Reconnecting With Your Desires:

• Desires fuel us with energy and give us clarity
• When we're too busy, we lose touch with that inner voice
• The desire gets softer when ignored but never disappears completely
• Start small by noticing tiny desires throughout the day

Courage to Fol