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Episode 3732:

Steve Pavlina reframes the common tension between contentment and ambition by introducing the concept of life as a series of natural cycles. Instead of seeking constant balance, he encourages recognizing whether you're in a phase of expansion or contraction, and aligning your actions accordingly to stay in harmony with your life’s momentum.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/03/cycles-of-life/

Quotes to ponder:

"Life isn’t static though. When you take a snapshot 'here is where I am now' view of your life, you reinforce a flawed view of reality."

"You don’t balance the two. You cycle between them."

"By recognizing what kind of cycle you’re in, you can flow with it instead of fighting it."

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