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Our blog and podcast dive into the real stories and everyday strategies behind building a No Vacation Required life. We challenge outdated norms, share fresh perspectives, and explore what it means to find fulfillment right now—in a world that rarely makes it easy.

Waiting For "Ready" – Why Are We Still Doing That?

No Vacation Required

Is Waiting for the "Perfect Time" Sabotaging Your Future?

We often treat our dreams like fragile artifacts that can only be handled once we are "fully prepared" – whether that means reaching a certain age, hitting a savings goal, or waiting for the world to feel less turbulent. In this episode, we challenge the tradition of deferring life and explain why working with what you have is the most effective way to create lasting change.

Drawing from our own history of starting a "no vacation required,” we break down the trap of the "I’m waiting because" list. From the importance of intentional doing to the surprising way dreams expand once you actually start moving, this episode is a call to fast-track your goals rather than keeping them in a permanent state of "later."

Onward and Inward,

CHAPTERS

  • (00:00) Why are we still doing that?

  • (00:51) Mind Share: The "Locked In" mentality and the satisfaction of flow

  • (03:30) Lessons from the "Dream of the Planet"

  • (05:32) Looking back at the "Old Days" of starting NVR

  • (07:10) Fragility and the myth of the "guaranteed" future

  • (09:55) Why starting now makes your dreams bigger

  • (11:41) March 2020: A case study in living for now

  • (13:33) Intentional Doing vs. "Churning"

  • (15:19) Understanding who you are as a tool for change

  • (16:45) Worth the Time: Why games are essential for mental clarity

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Work With What You Have: Waiting for the "right time" is a cycle that often leads to permanent deferment; the most powerful place to start is exactly where you are.

  • Intentional Doing: Effective change is not about just "doing something" to feel busy; it must be tied to a clear vision of your life and your unique personality.

  • Fragility as Motivation: Because health, politics, and social structures are inherently fragile, fast-tracking your dreams is a practical strategy rather than a risky one.

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