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Stop Swiping Right On Everything — Life Isn’t Tinder
It’s time to slow down, and say “no”
The world has simultaneously hit the pause and fast forward button for so many of us.
Whether you’re taking time to explore your soul, lost in a transitional time, grinding in the hustle, or your relationship is accelerating faster than normal, it’s easy to get gung-ho about it all.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unfulfilled, you’re probably saying “yes” to too many things. It’s time to “swipe left” on life for a minute.
The “Shotgun Approach” Left Me Unfulfilled
I’ve been a big “yes” man most of my life. I love accepting party invites, doing things for people, feeling wanted. But after a while, that feeling turned bitter when I started feeling used instead.
There’s a balance. And it will come in phases. After accepting the first job that was offered to me after college, I finally said no to that corporate career a couple of years ago. But now, I’ve found myself saying yes to all of these “shiny objects” in my business as well.
I Want To Do It All!
Yes! I’ll write blogs. Yes! I’ll start a podcast by myself. Yes! I’ll start another podcast with some other guys. Yes…
