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Rethinking How We Work and Live: Why Freedom Is a System, Not a Feeling with Jenny Blake


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In this episode, Jenny Blake explores how we can begin rethinking how we work and live, and why freedom is a system, not a feeling. She talks about what happens when our desire for control masquerades as safety, how the wrong metrics keep us stuck, and why real freedom comes from building systems that create space instead of pressure. Jenny also digs into the fear-based habits that quietly run our days and how to redesign our lives so they support what matters most.

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Key Takeaways:

  • Designing a life and business centered around freedom rather than fear.
  • Managing stress through effective systems and structures.
  • The metaphor of feeding the "good wolf" versus the "bad wolf" in personal decision-making.
  • Embracing fear and anxiety as potential superpowers rather than obstacles.
  • The pitfalls of chasing external markers of success, such as money and fame.
  • The importance of creating systems to reduce decision fatigue and chaos in daily life.
  • Exploring the concept of a "heart-based business" that aligns with personal values and integrity.
  • The significance of measuring time-to-revenue ratios instead of just revenue.
  • Questioning societal narratives about work, time, and money, and their impact on personal well-being.
  • The role of intuition versus neurosis in decision-making and personal growth.
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