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3134: Step Off The Treadmill by Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad on How to Find Life Balance and Freedom
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Episode 3134:
Craig Stephens explores how the pursuit of career success and money can trap us in a monotonous cycle, draining energy and joy. By challenging the definition of success and aligning life with personal values, he shows how stepping off the treadmill leads to freedom, balance, and fulfillment.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.retirebeforedad.com/step-off-the-damn-treadmill/
Quotes to ponder:
"Life is not a treadmill. It’s not supposed to be repetitive, exhausting, and monotonous."
"If you don’t step off and take time to think about what you’re doing, you’ll end up spending the best years of your life running in place."
"You don’t need to earn more money to find happiness. You need to better align your values with how you spend your time."
Episode references:
The Millionaire Next Door: https://www.amazon.com/Millionaire-Next-Door-Surprising-Americas/dp/1589795474
Early Retirement Extreme: https://www.amazon.com/Early-Retirement-Extreme-Philosophical-Lifestyle/dp/145360121X
Your Money or Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Life-Transforming-Relationship/dp/0143115766
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3880 episodes
Manage episode 508844083 series 1016897
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 3134:
Craig Stephens explores how the pursuit of career success and money can trap us in a monotonous cycle, draining energy and joy. By challenging the definition of success and aligning life with personal values, he shows how stepping off the treadmill leads to freedom, balance, and fulfillment.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.retirebeforedad.com/step-off-the-damn-treadmill/
Quotes to ponder:
"Life is not a treadmill. It’s not supposed to be repetitive, exhausting, and monotonous."
"If you don’t step off and take time to think about what you’re doing, you’ll end up spending the best years of your life running in place."
"You don’t need to earn more money to find happiness. You need to better align your values with how you spend your time."
Episode references:
The Millionaire Next Door: https://www.amazon.com/Millionaire-Next-Door-Surprising-Americas/dp/1589795474
Early Retirement Extreme: https://www.amazon.com/Early-Retirement-Extreme-Philosophical-Lifestyle/dp/145360121X
Your Money or Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Life-Transforming-Relationship/dp/0143115766
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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