In this piece, I step into the quiet of the early morning to rethink why I chase the life I’m building.
It’s not about productivity or hustle — it’s about presence, purpose, and becoming the person my family needs me to be.
If you’ve ever felt torn between ambition and meaning, this reflection will speak to you.

In this piece, I step into the quiet of the early morning to rethink why I chase the life I’m building. It’s not about productivity or hustle — it’s about presence, purpose, and becoming the person my family needs me to be. If you’ve ever felt torn between ambition and meaning, this reflection will speak to you.

The Reason I Wake Up Early

A podcast for people who want to live with clarity, confidence, and intention — not autopilot.
Hosted by Dakota Chandler, a behavioral financial planner and values-driven storyteller, The LiveNow Journal is where we pause long enough to notice the parts of life we usually rush past.
Each episode blends:
<ul>
<li>Meaningful stories from everyday life</li>
<li>Behavioral insight that explains why we think and feel the way we do</li>
<li>Practical guidance for aligning your choices with what truly matters</li>
</ul>
This isn’t another “hustle harder” show.
It’s a quiet space to reconnect with your values, rethink success, and build a life you don’t have to escape from.
Whether we’re exploring grief, change, intentional living, or the small moments that often carry the biggest lessons, every episode invites you to slow down… reflect… and move forward with purpose.

Welcome to The LiveNow Journal — where success, family, freedom, and meaning finally coexist.

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A podcast for people who want to live with clarity, confidence, and intention — not autopilot. Hosted by Dakota Chandler, a behavioral financial planner and values-driven storyteller, The LiveNow Journal is where we pause long enough to notice the parts of life we usually rush past. Each episode blends: Meaningful stories from everyday life Behavioral insight that explains why we think and feel the way we do Practical guidance for aligning your choices with what truly matters This isn’t another “hustle harder” show. It’s a quiet space to reconnect with your values, rethink success, and build a life you don’t have to escape from. Whether we’re exploring grief, change, intentional living, or the small moments that often carry the biggest lessons, every episode invites you to slow down… reflect… and move forward with purpose. Welcome to The LiveNow Journal — where success, family, freedom, and meaning finally coexist.

A podcast for people who want to live with clarity, confidence, and intention — not autopilot.
Hosted by Dakota Chandler, a behavioral financial planner and values-driven storyteller, The LiveNow Journal is where we pause long enough to notice the parts of life we usually rush past.
Each episode blends:
<ul>
<li>Meaningful stories from everyday life</li>
<li>Behavioral insight that explains why we think and feel the way we do</li>
<li>Practical guidance for aligning your choices with what truly matters</li>
</ul>
This isn’t another “hustle harder” show.
It’s a quiet space to reconnect with your values, rethink success, and build a life you don’t have to escape from.
Whether we’re exploring grief, change, intentional living, or the small moments that often carry the biggest lessons, every episode invites you to slow down… reflect… and move forward with purpose.

Welcome to The LiveNow Journal — where success, family, freedom, and meaning finally coexist.

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