Life is a choose-your-own-adventure story

What will you choose today?

You’re getting the first peek of me in my new glasses! What do you think? They have “Live Your Opus” engraved on the inside arm! Remember?

Hi Friends,

Let’s be honest—how often have you played along with someone else’s script, even when you wanted something different? Maybe you kept quiet in a meeting, let someone else make the plans, or didn’t push for the recognition you know you deserve.

The worst part about giving away what we want is that it’s easy to get comfortable doing it. We tell ourselves we’re being flexible or accommodating or that what we want doesn’t matter much. Worse yet, sometimes we don’t even notice how often we’re letting it happen.

But what’s going on under the surface?

We’re giving away our power, one small choice at a time. Over time, this causes frustration, resentment, or complete disconnection from ourselves and what we want. 

Here’s the thing: You are the main character in your life, but you are also the author.

When was the last time you paused and asked yourself, “What do I want right now?” Or, if that’s difficult for you, “What do I need right now?”

This week, I challenge you to stop running on autopilot and act with intention.

Today’s letter is a short reminder:

Life isn’t just happening to you; it’s a choose-your-own-adventure story, and you choose what happens next.

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I’m Janine Mathó, and I am writing Live Your Opus, a book for ambitious people who want ‘more’ in their lives, careers, or businesses but sometimes struggle to get there. As always, thanks for being here. If this resonates, please share this letter with others who might benefit.

If you need some inspiration to help you build success, meaning and health in a busy world, here are some popular articles from my archives:

• Put Yourself First: The Clearest Path from ‘Here’ to ‘There’

• Why You Wait: The Hidden Promise in Procrastination

• Too Busy? No You’re Not: Aren’t You Worth Your Time?

• It’s Not About Goal-Setting Or Productivity: There’s a Bigger Game to Play

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Until next time, be well!

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