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Don't Settle for Misalignment
Published about 1 year ago • 2 min read
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The Conscious Creator
Mantra of the Month: Aim for Alignment
Edition #34 - Read Time: 3 min.
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Years ago, I had what most people would call a “dream job.”
But in my gut, I knew something was off.
A tingling misalignment, making me cling to my"free time"justto cope.
Here’s what I learned...
Accepting misalignment as “normal” is a mistake.
Moments or seasons are welcomed, especially if they lead to something better—but staying misaligned indefinitely holds us back from a life of lasting vitality, joy, and creativity.
I fell into the social programming of work-life balance, when in reality "work-life balance" is an excuse to tolerate unfulfilling work.
Think about it...
It celebrates pouring our energy into things that drain us, then offsetting it with “free time”.
And then that “free time” just becomes recovery, not a time to grow, create, or build something meaningful.
It's a self-perpetuating cycle:
Feeling unfulfilled and exhausted by your work.
Therefore avoiding anything that feels like more “work.”
Yet, knowing you have so much more to give.
And dreading the effort it takes to break the cycle.
And as we do this, the gap between our life today and the life we envision grows wider.
I see this pattern over and over: People wait until burnout or desperation to make a change. Classic procrastination.
And by then, it’s often too late; because it's even harder to change course when we're depleted and uninspired.
So don’t wait for exhaustion to force your hand. Be proactive.
Start seeking alignment now, while you still have the energy and drive to make it happen.
Will it be challenging? Yes.
Will it push you out of your comfort zone? Absolutely.
But here’s the choice: face the discomfort now, or wait until you have no choice.
True alignment is the sweet spot where what you love, what the world needs, what you’re good at, and what you can be paid for all intersect.
This is Ikigai—the foundation of a life that doesn’t require “balance” because every part of it resonates.
Ikigai derived over 1,000 years ago in Japan
So this month, I challenge you to reject misalignment.
Choose a life where your daily actions move you closer to your vision.
Every time I run the math on this, it's clear that entrepreneurship is the only way to live in full alignment in the long-run.
But here’s the truth: it's not for the faint of heart.
It's reserved for the bold and brave. It's challenging.
And where we see the biggest gaps with brilliant, heart-centered entrepreneurs and creators are this:
Not prioritizing attention
Not having a creative flow that drives results
These are two of the most powerful things you can do.
This is why if you’re serious about creating this alignment, we invite you join our upcoming 28-day challenge with one goal: find a creative flow that drives results.
The creator economy can be overwhelming...
But it doesn't have to be.
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Note: This isn’t for those content with “balance.” It’s for those ready to take control of their impact and growth.
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So don’t spend another month settling. 2025 is around the corner.
This is your invitation to move into it with momentum.
Practical lifestyle design and venture building for solo creators and co-creators on a journey to deeper fulfillment and abundance. Each month is a mantra, each week is a bite-sized letter delivering insights, wisdom, practices, and tools straight to your inbox.
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