Pulling Your Happy Wagon: Life Beyond the Winning Ticket

10/03/2025 26 min Episodio 5

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Show Description:Amy and Angelyn explore the concept of identity beyond work through the lens of a hypothetical lottery win, discussing how to pursue dreams and find purpose without waiting for financial freedom.Key Topics Covered:- Challenging the notion that work defines identity- The difference between purpose and profession- Permission to dream big without winning the lottery- The 10-10-10 rule for decision making- Three life-design questions for reflection- Making small changes toward bigger dreamsNotable Quotes:"When you start to live for yourself and not for other people, that's when you've truly woken up in your life." - Amy's Yoga Teacher"We are SLP second and we need to remember that we are human first over everything." - Amy"Pull your own happy wagon." - Angelyn (via her friend Christy)Key Takeaways:- Identity shouldn't be solely tied to profession- Small changes can lead to significant life shifts- The importance of questioning societal expectations- Finding purpose beyond professional identity- Permission to dream without guiltReflection Questions Shared:1. What would life look like in 5 years on your current path?2. What if you pursued joy and purpose instead?3. What if there were no limits - financial or societal?10-10-10 Rule1. Will this matter in 10 minutes?2. Will this matter in 10 weeks?3. Will this matter in 10 years?