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Steve Perkins: Practical Strategies for Busy Lives - Achieve Balance and Fulfillment

Space for Life
Space for Life
Episode • Sep 28, 2023 • 1h 3m

My special guest is Steve Perkins

Meet Steve Perkins, a friend with a passion for living a life of purpose without sacrificing his family and faith. Growing up in Michigan with a love for sports and music, Steve wrestled with questions like, What do I want to be when I grow up?, driving him to begin a journey of introspection and growth. Despite stepping into the world of engineering, his focus never strayed from his desire to help others find their purpose - a mission that ultimately led him to entrepreneurial success. His conviction to maintaining balance in life, relationships, and faith reflect his belief that a purposeful life should never be at the expense of our personal wellbeing.

Balance is about knowing our own capacity and setting right-sized expectations for ourselves. It's not about comparing ourselves to others. - Steve Perkins

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Gain insights on how to manage the imperfect work-life balance implicit in today's hectic culture.
  • Challenge commonly held misconceptions about your professional path and life mission.
  • Comprehend the power of self-awareness in unearthing your full potential.
  • Recognize the importance of establishing routines for a leveled, harmonious life.
  • Acknowledge how clear goals and targeted intentions can transform your life experiences.

Timestamped summary of this episode:


00:00:05 - Introduction, 
00:03:21 - Finding Purpose, 
00:09:56 - Meeting Tommy Thompson, 
00:13:17 - Balancing Life and Entrepreneurship, 
00:16:34 - Believing in Possibility, 
00:19:06 - Comparing and Judging Ourselves, 
00:22:26 - Self-Awareness and Right-Sized Expectations, 
00:24:37 - The Power of Systems, 
00:29:24 - Shaping Your Life, 
00:33:17 - Experimenting with Systems for Success, 
00:34:06 - Vision Guides Decisions, 
00:35:28 - Balancing Faith and Personal Goals, 
00:39:12 - The Power of Vision and Choice, 
00:42:41 - Implementing Rhythms and Systems, 
00:49:10 - Ditching the Posture of Obligation, 
00:50:57 - The Power of Weekly Planning, 
00:54:01 - Plan Once, Let It Run, 
00:57:14 - Prioritizing Relationships, 
01:00:13 - Taking the Holistic Approach, 
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