Chapter Content
Okay, so, as I wrap things up here, you know, putting a bow on all of this, I keep thinking about that scene in Inception, that movie with Leonardo DiCaprio. There's this moment where he's gotta decide whether or not to, like, trust this new guy, Ken Watanabe, and, uh, take on this crazy challenge. It's a huge risk, right? But the reward, if he pulls it off, is getting to go home to his kids, which he hasn't seen in forever. And Watanabe's character, he kinda nails it with this one question. He asks, "Do you want to take a leap of faith? Or become an old man, filled with regret, waiting to die alone?"
And, you know, honestly, my whole life, everything I've done, it's really been one big leap of faith.
Sitting here now, finally finishing this project, years after the initial spark, I'm just blown away by how much all this thinking, all these ideas, have actually changed my life.
I've built this amazing business, you know, with a team of just incredible people. I get to put stuff out there, content that, hopefully, makes a positive difference for millions of people every week. I’ve even dialed in, like, a pretty solid health and wellness routine, so I feel, and hopefully look, better than ever. And I have the freedom, the time, to chase the things that, like, really light me up. I actually feel like I have a purpose, you know? I'm growing every day.
But above all that, and this is the big thing, I've got my people.
Right now, it's early, like 6:30 in the morning, and I can hear my little boy, he's two, giggling outside my office. My wife's probably out there, you know, encouraging him. And I know when I walk out there, he's going to run up and give me one of those, like, epic family hugs. Actually, we're packing up this morning to head to Boston. Spend some time with our family. What used to be, like, a once-a-year thing is now happening all the time. That decision we made, leaving California and moving across the country, it created these ripples of, you know, laughter and love, and memories. Look, it hasn't all been sunshine and rainbows, there have been challenges, health stuff, sadness, but we've faced it all together.
I found my people. And I plan on cherishing them until the very end.
So, yeah, as I'm wrapping this up, I just feel this huge wave of gratitude, seriously. I'm living my dream because I found a better way, you know? I measured the right things. I made the right choices. I created the right outcomes. I really embraced all of these concepts. I'm sure I left some money on the table by getting off that track, but honestly, I feel like the wealthiest person on the planet.
So now, it's your turn.
Measure, make decisions, and design your new life around those five types of wealth:
Time Wealth.
Social Wealth.
Mental Wealth.
Physical Wealth.
Financial Wealth.
Look at all the important parts of your life, and then establish your baseline. See where you are now, and then check back on it to see what's improved and what areas are lagging behind. If you prepare for the long haul, the bigger picture, you'll stay on track even in the middle of a lot of daily chaos.
Make decisions that consider all aspects of your wealth, not just the money. Really look at a decision's impact on your time, your relationships, and your purpose. Think about moving? Think about the impact on your loved ones, and your health. Before you make a big purchase, think about your freedom, and how the purchase will impact your mental space. The most important decisions are made with the whole picture in mind.
Design your dream life for the future. Use this model for active life design. Consider what you want your life to look like, and make a plan to get there. This will help you stay focused without losing sight of the long-term goal. This will help you evaluate trade-offs and make hard decisions.
You have the tools, you have the information. There's just one question left...
Do you want to take a leap of faith?