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My shift from "Have to" to "Want to"
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We spend most of our lives in “have to” mode. We have to earn a living. We have to show up, provide, and push through. We have to follow rules, meet expectations, and play roles. For decades, we did what we had to do. But now? Now it’s time to shift. 👉 From obligation to freedom. 👉 From survival to significance. 👉 From “have to”... to “want to.” I’m not talking about retirement — I’m talking about rewiring. My boss is gone. My kids are grown. I’m not chasing anymore. This is my Encore. I want to travel. I want to play golf or pickleball on a Tuesday. I want to write, mentor, build something meaningful. And some days? I want to do absolutely nothing. I don’t have to explain myself to anyone. We earned this. Not as a reward for aging but for showing up, building, leading, caring, and surviving. This isn’t the end. It’s the beginning of something better. Your Encore. So let me ask you — not what you have to do today... But what do you truly want? Ted P.S. If you want more of this, join us in the Epic Encore community |
Ted Prodromou
Join 60,000+ seasoned professionals who are done with the corporate world. Epic Encore is an almost daily newsletter with inspirational stories from leading experts. Your Epic Encore is about turning your lifetime experiences into the cornerstone of the rest of your life. It represents your audacious leap into entrepreneurship, fueled by the wisdom and tenacity you've garnered in your successful career. This isn't about playing catch-up in business and building a 7-figure business. It's about forging a unique path, using your distinct perspective, seasoned judgment, and invaluable insights that can only come from years of life experience.
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