317. Forget Balance, You Need A Surplus Life
Key Takeaways
- Survival mode limits growth, opportunities, and fulfillment because you’re constantly reacting rather than thriving.
- Creating a surplus—having more than you need—gives you options, flexibility, and hope.
- Living a surplus life is about giving more kindness, love, and generosity than you take.
Actionable Insights
- Prioritize intentionally, creating surplus in five key areas: Time, Energy, Emotions, Finances, and Kindness.
- Say “no” more often to create space for what matters most.
- Regularly reflect on where you can shift from scarcity (survival) to abundance (surplus).
Leadership Challenge
- Identify one area (Time, Energy, Emotions, Finances, or Kindness) where you’re barely getting by
- Take one actionable step this week to build a surplus in that area.
Final Thought
Life isn’t about just surviving. Choose surplus—because abundance creates options, and options create growth.