How to Find Happiness When You’re Pulled in Every Direction!

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Sep 27, 2025

Explore the myth of work-life balance and discover why being fully present in each moment is the true key to happiness. Learn practical habits like scheduling family time and limiting phone use to enhance your awareness. Delve into the power of observation to deepen your gratitude and connections with others. Understand that true fulfillment comes from finding your calling and using your natural gifts to serve. Plus, hear about the science behind the meaningful impact of simple actions, like holding hugs longer.

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Balance Is A Myth For Achievers

Balance is a myth for achievers because life naturally ebbs and spikes across areas.
Accept seasons where one area surges and stop beating yourself up over imperfect balance.

ADVICE

Be Fully Present In Each Moment

Be fully present wherever you are by shrinking your focus to the moment at hand.
Presence improves performance and makes the people with you feel like the most important thing.

ADVICE

Schedule Family Time Like Meetings

Schedule family time in your calendar the same way you schedule business meetings.
Leave your phone in the car when you arrive home to ensure undistracted presence.

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Stop Chasing Balance—Start Living Fully

What if the very thing you’ve been chasing—work-life balance—is actually keeping you stuck, frustrated, and unfulfilled? In this mashup episode, I dive deep into one of the most misunderstood ideas in personal growth and reveal the truth: balance is a myth, and the pursuit of it may be costing you the joy, presence, and fulfillment you’re searching for.

I share the real key to creating a life you love—presence. Whether I’m running multiple businesses, spending time with my family, or in the gym, I’ve learned that the quality of my life isn’t about balancing it all perfectly. It’s about being fully present in the moment I’m in. When I walk through my front door, my phone stays in the car so my family knows they are my top priority. When I’m in business, I’m locked in. When I’m in prayer or observing God’s beauty, I’m all there.

You’ll also hear about one of the greatest superpowers you can cultivate: becoming an observer of your own life. From holding a hug just a few seconds longer, to noticing the details of a leaf, to truly seeing the people around you—these small acts of observation expand your gratitude, your self-awareness, and your ability to connect deeply with others. And connection is the gateway to influence, impact, and true joy.

Finally, I break down the path to lasting fulfillment. Happiness isn’t about money, titles, or things—it’s about finding your calling, your mission, your crusade. Sometimes that’s your career. Sometimes it’s a side cause or a mission that has nothing to do with your job. But it always involves your unique gifts, and it always involves serving others. Wealth, when built on this foundation, gives you the freedom to spend your time on what matters most. That’s where fulfillment lives.

Key Takeaways from this episode:

Why “work-life balance” is a fallacy—and what to pursue instead
The game-changing habit of being fully present in every moment
How observation unlocks gratitude, self-awareness, and influence
Why your calling doesn’t always have to be your career
The true pathway to fulfillment: using your gifts to serve others
How wealth, when built on purpose, creates ultimate freedom

This conversation is not just about living “balanced”—it’s about living maxed out.

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