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The Ruthless Purge: Align Your Life with Your Vision (and Watch the Magic Happen)

Hey there,

Let's cut to the chase, shall we? You've got a vision, right? A picture of where you want to be, what you want to achieve. But is your life actually lining up with that vision?

If the answer is even a hesitant "maybe," then we've got a problem. And it's a problem most people are too afraid to face.

See, here's the thing: your life will only align with your vision when you start purging the irrelevant crap that's clogging up your system.

Think of it like this: your vision is a finely tuned engine. But you're trying to run it with cheap, dirty fuel. You've got distractions, time-wasters, energy-drains, and relationships that aren't serving you.

And you know what? Most of that stuff? It's irrelevant. It's not moving you closer to your goals.

The Ruthless Cut

Here's the brutal truth: if it doesn't line up with your goals, cut it. If it doesn't get impacted by your goals, cut it.

I know, I know. It sounds harsh. But champions don't have time for distractions. They're laser-focused on their vision.

  • Time-wasters: Scroll through social media too long? Cut it.
  • Energy-draining relationships: Always complaining? Cut them.
  • Projects that don't align: Nice ideas, but they're not moving the needle? Cut them.

How does it feel when your life is out of sync? Frustrating? Disappointing? You feel like you are spinning your wheels? You want to feel aligned. You want to feel like you are making progress. This one purge can change everything.

I used to be a master of distractions. I'd chase every shiny object that came my way. My vision was a distant dream. But then I started purging. Ruthlessly. And guess what? My life started to change. Fast.

Your Action Step

Take a look at your life today. What's irrelevant? What's holding you back? Make a list. And then, start cutting.

Don't wait. Don't hesitate. Do it now.

Your vision is waiting.


To your Momentum & Mastery,

Spencer

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About Spencer Combs:

Spencer Combs is a business leader and author of Momentum and Mastery: The Business Leader's Guide to Fastrack Unshakeable Profit, Productivity, and Purpose. With a passion for helping others transform their challenges into opportunities, Spencer offers unique insights through his events, coaching programs, and daily text messages.


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