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I recently had to admit something to myself that I'd probably known for a while but never fully accepted: I'm not that great at setting really specific goals.
It came up during a phone call with a friend last week, and somewhere in the middle of that conversation, I had a clarity moment. I figured out what my "big goal" actually is.
Ready for it? I want to have options!
I know -- groundbreaking stuff. But hear me out, because it actually breaks down in a really meaningful way.
The Three Areas That Matter
When it comes to goal setting and success, most people circle back to the same three things: time, location, and money. And when I started thinking about "having options" through those lenses, everything clicked.
Time - Do you have freedom within your day, your week, your year? Can you take a Tuesday afternoon without the world falling apart?
Location - Are you tied to one place, or do you have the flexibility to be where you want to be -- close to family, close to opportunities, or honestly just not stuck?
Money - This is probably the one we all quietly want the most. Not because we're greedy, but because financial options are what give you the ability to say no. No to the extra shift. No to the job that drains you. Yes to building something of your own.
Where I'm At Right Now
I'll be honest, I'm not at that point yet. I'm working two jobs, building this podcast, trying to grow a community of people who just want more for themselves. The options I'm talking about are still something I'm actively working toward.
But naming this as my goal has been surprisingly freeing. Because it's not about chasing a specific number or hitting an arbitrary milestone -- it's about building a life where I have the flexibility to choose.
And I think a lot of us are doing the same thing, even if we haven't put words to it yet.
You Can't Hustle Your Way To Happiness
Something I've had to sit with: no matter how much you love what you do, working 14-16 hours a day isn't sustainable. Our bodies literally weren't built for it. I don't care how many people out there claim otherwise -- deep down, grinding nonstop doesn't make any of us happy.
Rest isn't a reward. It's part of the process.
Why I've Been Dabbling In Everything
For a while, i couldn't figure out why I kept jumping between different interests and ideas. I just assumed I had a focus problem. But I'm starting to think it was actually something else -- maybe all of these things are meant for me, just at different seasons of my life.
Because I get bored. I love learning. I love exploring. And at the end of the day, that's just...me wanting options again.
What I've found is the ability to ebb and flow -- in business, in creative work, in life -- and I think that flexibility is actually what makes things sustainable long-term.
So Here's My Question For You
Which area matters most to you right now -- time, location, or money?
It's going to look different for everyone. Not everyone is laser-focused on building wealth, and that's completely valid. But figuring out which type of options you're actually craving is what helps you set goals that actually mean something to you -- and work toward something worth building.
Drop your answer in the comments. I'd genuinely love to hear them!
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