The "someday" myth


​Hey Reader,​

1. A quick word from Zach

We all tell ourselves some version of the same story: someday things will calm down, free up, or finally get easier. But while we’re waiting on that imaginary future, real life keeps moving right in front of us.

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2. Something worth listening to

This podcast with Tim Ferriss will challenge you to think about whether you’re actually living now, or just postponing life for some imagined future version of it.

3. Something worth thinking about

Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Walk in the ways of your heart and the sight of your eyes. But know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.

~ The Preacher - Ecclesiastes 11:9

4. Something worth trying

Write down one thing you keep pushing off to someday, then ask yourself three questions:

  1. What do I keep putting off for 'someday' that I should actually be pursuing today?
  2. Are the 'someday' constraints I’ve been believing even real?
  3. How could I get creative to start moving toward 'someday' right now?

That's all for now.

P.S. As I plan for future issues of Dear Sam, I'd love your input. If I were to go deeper into one of the following, which would you choose? Hit reply, and let know!

  • Reclaiming time and margin
  • Increasing profits for the business
  • Learning to multiply time through delegation
  • Leading at home and at work
  • Something else?

To thriving,

Zach Wise

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