Escaping the Race of Societal Standards

Creating a Life That Feels Right, Not Just One That Looks Right

Sent by Carlo Sabatella | July 4, 2024

Welcome to The Outlier Mindset!

Here is 1 visual, 1 thought, and 1 question for you to consider this week…

Life is Not a Race

You feel like you're falling behind because you compare your timeline to society’s expectations. Seeing others reach milestones that seem out of reach for you can be disheartening.

You start to worry that if your dreams don’t materialize soon, they never will. But life isn't a race against time.

Just because some goals haven’t been achieved yet doesn’t mean they won’t be.

There is no universal schedule for achieving your dreams; life isn’t a checklist.

Defining Your Own Success

Success and happiness are deeply personal and cannot be defined by societal timelines or expectations. Embrace your unique path and trust that you are precisely where you need to be.

Your value lies in your authenticity and dedication, not in the speed at which you achieve your goals.

Celebrate Your Journey

Remember to take time to reflect on your progress, no matter how small it may seem. Your life's pace is unique to you, and there is power in accepting and celebrating it.

Understand that diversity in experience enriches life, making our stories unique and our connections meaningful.

Finding Strength in the Detours

Life's unexpected turns can lead to profound personal growth and unanticipated opportunities.

Trust that these are not setbacks but stepping stones to greater achievements. The richest lives often come from the most winding paths.

One Question

What would happen if you stopped measuring your worth by external milestones and instead focused on the depth of your experiences and the lessons you learned along the way?

Until next week,

Carlo Sabatella
Founder of Neuron Visuals

Journal

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Record your memories.

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The Time Outline

If you set clear goals, track your progress, and reflect on your achievements and areas for growth, you create a disciplined framework for success.

The Time Outline is a Notion template that helps you plan your days, weeks, and months in one place.