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"It is okay to walk away from an opportunity that may seem lucrative when it does not move your purpose forward or bring peace to your life."

The eternal journey of self-discovery and finding purpose is one I fully embrace. Unfortunately, it isn't always roses. This is probably one of my move vulnerable episodes yet, but I feel it's only fair to share where I've been, what's been going on, and the lessons I've learned from it.  As much as I thought about recoding almost daily, I couldn't pull myself to do it. My mental health became the priory as I focused on getting things aligned for my career, my family, and my peace.

There is a silver lining in all of this. After enough "fails" it becomes easier knowing that there are ways to bounce back. Even better, you know it's another lesson on what doesn't fuel you. This was one of the scariest times I have felt as a professional that directly impacted my personal life, but I knew there was an way out of it. I just had to double down and ask how did I get here, what is it that I am even doing any of this for, and where do I want to go next?

The biggest obstable to any challenge is making sure you staying true to your authentic vision as you work your way through it. It's easy to get caught in scope creep or settle for less. But the biggest joy and peace in my life has never come because I settle.  The time is long gone to be forced to compromise and lose sight of the goals we work on for years.

After listening to this episode, you will:

• understand some of the risks that come with venturing into the unknown and embracing daring decisions
• remember the importance of self-reflection as a way to gain insight into your authentic purpose, joy, and pathway  
• honor the genuine vision you have for your business or career, embrace the things that are the right fit for you, and with a bit of work, watch the magic of life unfold
• respect your instincts and recognize when they are telling you to adjust who you are surrounding yourself by and the opportunities you chase
• know and implement the Spark Goals framework to establish goals driven by your unique sense of purpose

If you're feeling frustrated and discouraged because you are feeling out of alignment in some capacity of life, you are not alone! Take a listen, share with a friend that may be feeling lost, and remember that you are in control of your purpose and your peace.

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Episode Highlights

00:02:13 - Taking Risks and Finding Purpose

00:09:29 - Seeking Acceptance from Others

00:14:09 - Authenticity in Entrepreneurship

00:16:40 - Trusting Your Gut

00:17:02 - Facing Rock Bottom

00:19:05 - Feeling Like a Fraud

00:22:08 - SPARK Goals Framework

00:29:50 - Reigniting Your Spark