Have you been putting off happiness in pursuit of success? Today's raw, unfiltered conversation tackles one of life's most dangerous patterns – postponing joy, connection, and rest in service of professional obligations.
I open up about my shocking realization that I haven't taken a proper vacation in nearly two years, constantly deferring personal needs for client demands. This pattern of perpetual postponement comes with a price we often don't recognize until it's too late. As I candidly share, nobody on their deathbed wishes they'd spent more time at the office.
The journey through this revelation touches on several profound life lessons: the struggle with guilt when prioritizing ourselves, the importance of reconnecting with family before it's too late, and the necessity of being fully present rather than just physically in attendance.

💬 Key Takeaways

• Stop delaying time with the people you love
• Learn to prioritize your own needs—even when you’re the leader
• Why being “present” is more powerful than just showing up
• Letting go of guilt around rest, fun, and personal growth
• How boundaries are an act of self-respect (and leadership)

📚 Books Maria Mentions:

• This Naked Mind by Annie Grace – a new perspective on alcohol and awareness
• The Heart of the Soul by Gary Zukav – a transformative book on emotional awareness
• The Dancing Wu Li Masters by Gary Zukav – exploring energy, consciousness, and quantum physics
• Whale Done! by Ken Blanchard – on building powerful relationships with positive reinforcement

🗣️ Quotes from Maria Quattrone:

• “Don’t postpone the things in your life. Go. Do them. Live your life.”
• “I put my clients before myself. That’s not healthy. I’m not doing it anymore.”
• “If you’re going to show up, be present. That’s the most important thing.”
• “You have to fall in love with your life again—and that takes time.”

This episode serves as both confession and call to action. What dreams are you deferring? What connections are you neglecting? What joy are you denying yourself in service of work that will always be there waiting? Don't postpone life's most meaningful experiences. Make that plan, book that trip, see those loved ones, and be truly present when you do. Your future self will thank you for the memories you create today.

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