Living All In: Why I Write, Create, and Chase What Sets My Soul on Fire
Every morning, I wake up buzzing with one thought: I can’t wait to write and publish today. It’s like a caffeine hit, but better—pure, unfiltered excitement. But today, as I watched Bert ramble about doing too many podcasts, I paused. When does passion tip into obligation? When does the thing you love become… work? My answer is simple: when it stops being fun, I’m out.
I used to publish multiple times a day, pouring my heart into every post. Now, I’m back to once a day, savoring the rhythm. It’s not about quantity—it’s about joy. That’s my motto now: When it feels like work, I’m done. I’ve lived this before, walking away from businesses when the spark faded. Life’s too short to grind through joyless days. It’s meant to be loved, played, and lived all out.
Listening to the Right Voices
My buddy Joe claims I never listen to him. Ha! Not true. I became a health and life insurance agent because he nudged me toward it. Sometimes, the right advice sticks, even if I’m stubborn about admitting it. But lately, I’m listening to a louder voice—my own. It’s screaming at me to build something bigger, something that matters.
What do I want to create? A space where boys can become men. Not just a physical place, but a movement—a community where young guys find purpose, grit, and identity. I’m all in on this vision. It’s a decade-long game, and I’m ready to play it. I want to collaborate with streamers, vibe with the music they’re blasting, and understand the influencers shaping their world. To build this, I need to know where they’re hanging out, what’s driving them, and how to meet them there.
The Long Game of Living Fully
This isn’t just about a project—it’s about a life. I’m committed to loving every part of it, from the messy mornings to the late-night epiphanies. I want to educate, to share the lessons I’ve learned from my own stumbles. Mistakes aren’t failures; they’re masterclasses. And I’m here to teach, create, and live free from the weight of “shoulds.”
Today, though, life threw me a curveball. I was sprawled on the couch, bored out of my mind, watching the USA get crushed in the Ryder Cup. In that restless haze, a wild thought hit me: Maybe I should have a kid to shake things up. Yeah, bold move, right? Then I laughed at myself—maybe a girlfriend would be a smarter starting point. New energy, new connection, less… diapers. After a long chat with Joe, the boredom faded, and so did the kid idea. For now. Life is weird like that—one minute you’re restless, the next you’re recharged, ready to chase the next big thing.
Creating the Life I Want
Here’s what I know: I can create whatever I want. A community, a movement, a life that lights me up. It’s about being all in on the process, embracing the highs and lows, and letting go of what doesn’t serve me. Life isn’t meant to be endured—it’s meant to be lived, fiercely and fully.
So, I’ll keep writing, building, and dreaming. I’ll keep showing up, not because I have to, but because I love it. And when the day comes that it feels like work? I’ll pivot, because that’s what living all in is about—staying true to what sets your soul on fire.
What about you? What’s the one thing you’re all in on right now? Drop me an email—I want to hear your story. Let’s inspire each other to live, create, and play the long game.
Keep chasing what lights you up.
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