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Seeking the Future, Loving the Present

All good things come to an end…

No, I’m not stopping the newsletter or IncrediPaul.

I am back on the road and will be gone more than I’m home this month for a variety of reasons that I’ll highlight later, so look out for that! While I still travel more than the average person, it’s a far cry from where I was just a few years ago.

I used to average over 100 hotel stays a year, maxing out status in just about every travel category imaginable. It was fun, but I realized early last year that my identity was rooted in being "someone who travels" rather than "someone who is present."

Actually, the fact that I can now call not traveling "good" is huge progress for me!

The "a-ha" moment happened when work travel finally slowed down. At first, I felt that familiar itch of anxiety. But instead of rushing to book the next flight, I used that time to actually get to know my coworkers outside of formal meetings. I learned about their roles and their lives, and suddenly, it became a joy to walk into the office because there were people there truly looking forward to seeing me.

That transition continued last summer. I stopped waiting for the next trip and started enjoying my life in Nashville.

My church small group played a huge part in that...

They’ve been so supportive, always checking in on me and genuinely cheering on my work as a podcaster and speaker (and they even rock the merch!). For the first time, this city feels like home because I’m actually known here.

I’m still a work in progress. I still average a couple trips a month, but my perspective has shifted. I’ve stopped looking past my current moment toward the next destination.

Maybe it’s not travel for you. Maybe there’s something else you’re longing for...

A goal or a "next step" that prevents you from being content with the life you have right now. There’s nothing wrong with striving for more, unless it robs you of your joy today. I’m learning that while there will always be another trip, another event, or another podcast, I have to appreciate the life God has given me in this moment.

I’m thankful for the opportunities to travel, but I’m equally thankful when He keeps me planted for a season.

Finding that delicate balance between being intentional for the future and content with the present has made me enjoy life so much more. It’s a key part of how I choose to Be Incredible!

I’d love to hear from you: What is something you’re longing for right now that might be distracting you from what you already have?

TL;DR I’m back on the road this month, but with a brand-new perspective. After years of 100+ hotel stays, I realized my identity was in the travel rather than being present. By slowing down, I’ve found a deep sense of home in Nashville and a new joy in the office. I’m learning to balance striving for the future with being content in the "now"... and that’s how I’m choosing to Be Incredible.

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In this episode of IncrediPaul Leadership, host Paul Faronbi speaks with Simone Knego, an international keynote speaker and confidence coach. They discuss Simone's journey from self-doubt to becoming a successful storyteller and speaker, emphasizing the importance of embracing failure as a stepping stone to success. Simone introduces her REAL method for building unshakable confidence, which includes respecting oneself, embracing failures, asking what one wants, and living without limits. The conversation also touches on the significance of mindset, the impact of words, and the importance of self-care and personal growth.

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