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Why we feel lost sometimes đ¤ˇââď¸
A client and I had an insight this week as we chatted: we spend so much more in this life than our money.
We also spend our time and our attention.
We can spend our money, our time, and our attention in a âdefaultâ way, which tends to be the path of least resistance.
Or, we can spend with intention.
We use a budget to spend our money in alignment with our values.
We use a calendar to spend our time in alignment with our values.
We use a to-do list to spend our attention in alignment with our values.
Most of us donât feel lost because we donât know how to track our money, use a calendar, or write a to-do list.
Most of us feel lost because we donât practice connecting our daily actions with our values.
If youâre feeling a little frazzled, a little lost, or lacking a little intention in the way you spend your money, time, or attention, I invite you to have an open conversation with me at no cost and no obligation.
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Introducing "It's Not About The Money" - A Podcast by Steve Nay and Tyler Smith
My friend Steve Nay and I started a podcast two months ago where we talk about our experiences starting businesses while working full-time jobs. (Are we crazy? MaybeâŚ)
Steve is an accomplished software engineer starting a tax preparation business, and of course Iâve started a one-to-one coaching business on top of my day job as a purchasing director.
Weâre both brand new to podcasting and business ownership, so if you enjoy watching people learn from their mistakes, grab your popcorn. đż
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