What does "more" actually mean to you?
The "More" Myth We Need to Talk About:
Everyone wants more. But here's the uncomfortable truth: more isn't the only variable..
If you're serious about change (not just dreaming about it), here's what actually works:
Step 1: Get Brutally Honest
📍 What does "more" actually mean? (Specifics, not feelings)
📍 What's your current time/money/energy reality?
📍 What are you willing to sacrifice? (There's always a trade-off)
Step 2: Research Real Options
📍 Remote work in your current field?
📍 Career transition with transferable skills?
📍 Side business that could eventually replace income?
Step 3: Build Your Bridge
📍 Don't quit—transition
📍 Build skills while still employed
📍 Test ideas on the side
📍 Save aggressively?
Step 4: Make the Move
📍 When Ready, Not When Pressured
📍 You'll know when the foundation is solid
📍 Fear is normal; recklessness isn't wisdom
What I'm NOT saying:
➡️ Quit your job tomorrow
➡️ Follow my exact path
➡️ Believe in vague "opportunities"
What I AM saying:
➡️ Waiting has a cost—calculate it honestly
➡️ Change is possible—but it requires planning
➡️ Your family won't remember your job title, but they'll remember your presence
What's one small step you can take THIS WEEK?
Not "someday." Not when everything's perfect. Just... this week.
What is waiting costing YOU? ⏰
The point isn't that my path is YOUR path.
The point is: I stopped waiting for "someday" and started asking "what would it actually take?"
When I saw a chance to spend more time with family without instability—I jumped. Best decision I ever made.
Here's what I gained:
Every morning dropping my son at school:
"Have fun!" I'd say.
"You too!" he'd yell back.
Those weren't just words—they were our reality. I was having fun. I was present.
That exchange became sacred to me—a daily reminder that I'd made the right choice.
Years later, he told me how grateful he was that I took that leap of faith.
Now he's moved back home with his wife and their dog Tilly. And guess what? As we both head to work each morning, HE says "have fun!" and I say "you too!"
Full circle. ❤️
If you're feeling stuck, here are practical steps that helped me:
✅ Audit your time - Track one week honestly. Where does it actually go?
✅ Identify your non-negotiables - What matters most? (For me: being present for my Ohana)
✅ Talk to people who've done it - Real conversations, not sales pitches
The Real Question Isn't "Do You Deserve More?"
Of course you do.
The real question is: "What are you willing to do differently, starting today, to build toward it?"
Not someday. Not when it's perfect. Not when someone offers you a magic solution.
Today 👇