What would you do until you couldn't see anymore? Not literally until sunset, but what activity brings you so much joy that you're genuinely disappointed when it has to end?

Drawing from my year living in rural Mexico, I share how impromptu soccer games in our village's central field became my personal answer to this question. Playing with local friends until darkness literally forced us to stop, I discovered a profound truth about authentic fulfillment. These weren't polished matches – they were "controlled chaos" with locals laughing at the gringo attempting to keep up – but they filled me with such life that I still smile at the memory years later.

This experience offers a powerful metaphor for identifying what truly energizes us. Our lives often become cluttered with obligations and responsibilities that drain rather than inspire. Yet finding and prioritizing those activities that put an involuntary smile on our face isn't just self-indulgent – it's transformative. When we engage in what genuinely brings us joy, we not only feel more alive ourselves, but we give permission to everyone around us to do the same.

As you head into this weekend, I challenge you to reflect on your own "play until sunset" activity. What puts that unmistakable smile on your face? Do more of that. Life is simply too short not to enjoy living. And if you're feeling stuck, either personally or professionally, visit growthinstigators.com to take our free entrepreneurs assessment and schedule a call – helping people get unstuck is exactly what we do.