While we all have the same 24 hours in a day, time is highly subjective and relative. Our perception of time largely depends on where we focus our attention and the stories we tell ourselves. 

For those seeking to live an inspired and impactful life, recognize time as a flexible resource.

Happy Sunday, Reader!
September started with a smoky drive to Saskatchewan.
Five hours cruising through the prairies gives a person plenty of time to ponder. Time to plan and make promises to oneself. Predict and perfect the future, frame by frame.
It’s easy to dream when you’re driving down the highway.
It’s much more difficult to do what’s required once you arrive at your destination. To do what you said you’d do when you were dreaming. Somehow, your vision turned to obligation as soon as…

The ability to articulate stories and ideas that resonate is a superpower. 

We must embrace the responsibility we have to ourselves and others to communicate as clearly and effectively as possible. What we articulate shapes culture, drives progress and determines collective success or failure.

Words matter.

If you want to achieve great things, you can’t wait for someone else to point out the path.

You must seek it out for yourself.

Do you want to create deeper memories? Embrace discomfort.

Our culture prizes capture over connection, telling us photos and videos are the best ways to remember life’s moments. But immersing yourself fully in an experience, even in uncomfortable ways, can lead to a richer understanding and more meaningful memories.

How many times have you told yourself, “I’ll do it when the time is right?” Are you still waiting? 

I know I have, only to realize that the perfect moment is a mirage. Waiting for the right time was an excuse to avoid taking responsibility for my own life.

Here are three mistakes I made by waiting too long and the lessons I’ve learned.