Dream, Girl How To Spend Your Life Wisely If You Are In Your 20s or 30s | Simon Ong
Jan 13, 2025
In this conversation with Simon Ong, bestselling author and life coach, he shares insights on breaking free from the constraints that limit potential. He emphasizes the importance of balancing dreams with practical realities, especially for those navigating career stagnation. Ong discusses the significance of enjoyable work, scaling personal and professional growth, and the modern challenges of raising children in a digital age. He highlights the need for meaningful relationships and choosing the right life partner to thrive in today's world.
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From Failed Year To New Calling
- Simon describes failing his second year at university and starting in finance just before the 2008 crash.
- That collapse and his side projects nudged him from corporate banking into coaching and speaking over a decade.
Work From Your Future Not Your Past
- Working from your past relies on motivation and pushes you forward, which quickly fades.
- Working from your future creates a magnetic pull that sustains action without constant willpower.
Start With Awareness And Responsibility
- Acknowledge you feel lost as a signal your current path no longer fits and take responsibility for change.
- Move slowly toward the right direction rather than quickly up the wrong mountain.
