"If you are saying yes to this, what are you saying no to?" In this episode, we explore the powerful coaching principle of internal opportunity cost. Inspired by the intentional focus of Steve Jobs and the wisdom of living with high standards, we look at how the quality of our lives is determined by what we choose to leave behind. True self-mastery isn’t a one-time event; it is a daily practice of choosing your best possible future over your past. When we say "no" to the heavy weight of excuses and negativity, we are finally clearing the space to say "yes" to our own potential.
Inside this episode:
- The Strategic Trade: Understanding how to stop "indulging" in negativity and start practicing your personal power.
- The Daily Pep Talk: Why self-encouragement is the only sustainable energy for positive action.
- Raising the Standard: Moving past the habit of settling to reclaim what is possible for you.
- The Art of Returning: Finding the grace to come back to your intentions, even if you’ve missed your aim a thousand times.
Your most powerful life is waiting for you on the other side of your next choice. Join me as we practice the art of the "Strategic No" to make room for the most confident, happiest version of you.
In the Create Your Future podcast with Mandy Mackowiak, Certified Life Coach, you will get tools and practical strategies for elevating your self-concept and mindset, achieving your goals, and creating the life and future of your dreams. Please expect to be uplifted, learn, and be inspired as she and her guests cover topics ranging from life coaching and habits to mindfulness and spirituality to goals and happiness.
What is Create Your Future?
Create Your Future is your guide to living your best life, thinking bigger, and becoming your Future Self.
Hosted by Mandy Mackowiak — founder of the Athentis app and firm believer that you have the power to design a life you’re obsessed with — each episode delivers powerful insights, inspiration, and actionable tools to help you unlock your potential, achieve your biggest goals, and step fully into your Future Self.
If you’re ready to grow, achieve, and align with your highest self, you’re in the right place. This podcast will inspire you to stay motivated, make massive progress, and become the person you’re meant to be.
Your future starts now. Let’s dive in and make it happen.