InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration
January 31, Feb. 1 and 2, 2025
This is Marie T. Russell, publisher of InnerSelf.com wishing you a day of living fully today (and every day).
We all have hopes and dreams, or we all had some at some point. Not living those dreams or not moving towards them is a cause of depression and unhappiness. So take out your bucket list, and start taking action on it, one thing at a time.
The focus for today (and the weekend) is:
Instead of planning everything
I want to do 'someday', I start today.
Today's inspiration is written by Sean McMann, author of the book: Hacking the Corporate Jungle.
In case you have no idea what the things are that bring you joy, I’m here to help.
Start by looking at what’s in your someday bucket. Do you hope to become a yoga instructor or a pilot? Maybe you had your eyes on building a separate garage, in order to one day build hot rods. Or, maybe you simply want to travel the world and see The Seven Wonders.
As I was reminded sitting on that couch years ago, “life is what happens to you in-between making plans” (John Lennon). So instead of planning everything you want to do someday, start today.
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Today's inspiration was adapted from the InnerSelf.com article:
Living Life Fully: How To Make Time for Joy Now
by Sean McMann.
Read the complete article here.
The focus for today: Instead of planning everything I want to do 'someday', I start today.
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RELATED BOOK: Hacking the Corporate Jungle
Hacking the Corporate Jungle: How to Work Less, Make More and Actually Like Your Life
by Sean McMann.
This book is your guide to the questions seething deep down in your gut. From dissecting how we view work and its connection to our very self worth, to how to instantly eliminate hours a day in email and meetings, this book will teach you the proven method Sean McMann used to go from new Grad to Director of Consulting in eight straight years.
With expert tips on how to manage your days for maximum productivity, how to manage your boss to avoid unnecessary work, and how to invest in yourself from your very first day on the job, this book is for anyone looking to make more, work less, and remain relevant in a constantly changing world.
For more info and/or to order this book, click here. Also available as a Kindle edition.
About the Author
Sean McMann was recruited right out of college to work at one of the largest data firms, and then embarked on an eight-year journey from new grad to consulting director. Privileged to see behind the curtain of some of the largest corporations today, he recognized the system was broken and quit at the height of his career. Though he'd been working the least but making the most money he ever had, he bet everything, including his money, reputation, and time, on trying to fix the problem of the corporate jungle.
He shares his insights in his new book, Hacking the Corporate Jungle: How to Work Less, Make More and Actually Like Your Life. When he's not writing, researching, and speaking, Sean spends his time riding his bike, visiting art museums, snowboarding, and playing with his two young sons. Learn more at SeanMcMann.com.
Recap:
Living fully begins by abandoning the idea of 'someday' and choosing to start today. Many of us have dreams and goals we postpone, leading to unhappiness and stagnation. By taking immediate action on our bucket lists, we transform our lives and embrace joy in the present. Inspired by Sean McMann, this reflection encourages starting today rather than waiting for a perfect future that may never arrive.
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