The podcast explores the stages of creating your dream life, from waking up to giving back. It emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, having a vision, and taking focused action. The speaker shares personal experiences and provides insights for listeners on their own journey to creating a meaningful life.
Stage 1: Individuals awaken from unconscious living and realize they have the power to choose their own path.
Stage 2: Developing a clear vision acts as a compass, guiding decisions and actions towards a dream life.
Stage 3: Self-discovery through experimentation helps clarify preferences, strengths, and values for pursuing a dream life.
Stage 4: Taking deliberate and focused action is necessary to turn dreams into reality and achieve success.
Deep dives
Level 1: Waking up to the game of life
In this stage, individuals transition from living unconsciously to becoming aware of their choices and the power they have over their own lives. It involves questioning the purpose of life and recognizing that they don't have to follow societal norms and can choose their own path. Self-awareness and unlearning societal expectations are key in this stage.
Level 2: Having a dream and vision for your ideal life
This stage is about developing a clear vision for your dream life, even if it's not fully defined yet. It is the stage of choosing what you want to pursue and steering your life towards that direction. While the path may still be uncertain, having a dream acts as a compass, guiding your decisions and actions.
Level 3: Exploring and testing
In this stage, individuals embark on a phase of self-discovery and experimentation. They explore different interests, try new things, and learn about themselves and the world. It is a trial and error period that helps them understand their preferences, strengths, and values, ultimately clarifying their path towards their dream life.
Level 4: Focused action
Level 4 is characterized by taking deliberate and focused action towards building one's dream life. Individuals have a clear idea of what they want and are willing to work hard and commit to their vision. It is a time of intense effort and determination to achieve success and turn dreams into reality.
Level 5: Lifestyle design
This stage involves optimizing one's lifestyle to align with their dream life. It emphasizes balance and creating a fulfilling life beyond just career success. People in this stage prioritize their well-being, relationships, hobbies, and personal growth. It is about building a life that reflects their values, desires, and ideal lifestyle.
Level 6: Financial freedom
Level 6 focuses on learning about investing, planning for retirement, and achieving financial independence. It is about gaining the knowledge and resources to create a sustainable income that allows individuals to live without financial constraints. This stage paves the way for greater freedom and possibilities in pursuing their dream life.
Level 7: When money doesn't matter anymore, then what?
In this stage, individuals have reached a point where they no longer have to work for the sake of monetary needs. They have achieved financial freedom and can focus on living a life based on joy, fulfillment, and service to others. It is a time of exploring new passions, deepening relationships, pursuing personal growth, and contributing to the world in meaningful ways.
Level 8: Giving back and creating impact
The final stage involves giving back and making a positive impact in the lives of others and the world. It is about using one's resources, time, and skills to help others and contribute to the greater good. At this stage, individuals have the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy and create positive change in the world.
In this episode, Aileen explores the stages of creating your dream life - from the initial awakening to the gratifying act of giving back. Recognizing the unique paths we all tread, this episode delivers beautiful insights to creating our dream life in 2024. This episode marks the finale until March 2024 – stay tuned for a renewed wave of content coming your way in the spring!
Aileen is a content creator, entrepreneur and artist of life, creating content, resources & lifestyle products that empower you to help you become your best self, make positive changes, and create beautiful, meaningful life.
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TIMESTAMPS
1:17 The Lavendaire Lifestyle podcast news
3:07 The Lavendaire Lifestyle podcast review
3:54 Everyone’s journey is different
5:14 First stage of creating your dream life: waking up
12:46 Second stage: having a vision for your ideal life
18:09 Third stage: exploring and testing (open ended action)
26:30 Fourth stage: focused action (doing the thing)
32:25 Fifth stage: lifestyle design
40:05 Sixth stage: financial freedom
43:38 Seventh stage: when money doesn’t matter anymore
46:15 Eighth stage: giving back (tangible or intangible)
