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Are We Getting Inspired or Just Managed?
Takeaways:
- Motivation is everywhere these days, but real life often feels like a grind.
- The so-called optimism industry can turn hope into a never-ending to-do list of expectations.
- We often forget that taking a break is just as important as pushing through challenges.
- It's crucial to question whether we are truly inspired or just being managed by online trends.
- Small victories matter in daily life, even if they don't show up on our highlight reels.
- Real talk: it's okay to feel tired and not always be on the hustle train.
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Transcript
Speaker A:
This is the Daily Note.
Speaker A:I'm James A.
Speaker A:Brown.
Speaker A:Everywhere you look, someone is selling motivation.
Speaker A:Posters online say grind, coaches say believe, and ads tell us to live our best lives.
Speaker A:But real life?
Speaker A:It's no highlight reel.
Speaker A:It's traffic, it's bills, it's bad sleep and small victories.
Speaker A:The optimism industry turns hope into homework.
Speaker A:You're not allowed to be tired.
Speaker A:You're supposed to manifest sometimes.
Speaker A:We don't need a pep talk.
Speaker A:It's about taking time to rest so you can get up and make it through another day.
Speaker A:So what do you think?
Speaker A:Are we being inspired online or managed?
Speaker A:Let me know on jamesabrown.net or call me.
Speaker A: -: Speaker A:On that note, I'm James A.
Speaker A:Brown, and as always, be well.
