Building An Intentional Life (Guest on Another Step Podcast) — The Steward’s Journal .056
One small step today can generate huge strides in your journey towards an intentional life.
I recently had the privilege to be a guest on the Another Step Podcast with Kyle Holton. Check out the full video above or read the condensed blog post below. Thanks for reading (and/or watching!).
Building An Intentional Life
In today's fast-paced, technology-driven era, it's easy to succumb to distractions and lose sight of our priorities. That's why the concept of living intentionally - allocating time and energy toward tasks that are genuinely meaningful - is more critical than ever.
Recently, I had the privilege of conversing with Spencer Scott Pugh, an advocate for intentional living and a man committed to creating a life defined by purpose rather than distraction. Together, we revealed how to manifest purpose in every area of life, from work to family, technology to community, and faith.
Importance of Routines and Habits
One of the keys to living intentionally is establishing routines and habits that align with your values and aspirations. Spencer detailed his strategy for creating routines to help him focus on work and family pursuits, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries for technology use to limit distractions.
Eating healthy, regularly exercising, maintaining a structured morning routine, meditating, and limiting phone or computer time are all beneficial habits we can incorporate into our routines for a more intentional life.
Prioritizing Faith and Family
Spencer discussed his philosophy taken from a book he highly recommends "Do More Better" by Tim Challies about prioritizing faith, family, and work. He emphasized the importance of faith in keeping his priorities in line, and how things could spiral when the order of his priorities was inverted.
Building Intentional Communities
When it comes to achieving a balanced and purposeful life, communication with friends and family is crucial. Spencer discussed how he co-created 'Firepit bros', a group of like-minded men who meet weekly to discuss life, confess their sins, pray for each other and offer accountability.
Maintaining a regular check-in with people in your life - be it your spouse, children, or close friends can also help keep your priorities in check.
Fighting Against Distractions
In the age of multi-tasking and constant notifications, it's easy to get distracted and forget about what truly matters. Spencer advocates for being "undistractable", shutting out possible distractions to focus on the present - to be there, really there, for your loved ones.
Wrapping Up
Life is short, and we all have the same 24 hours a day. However, how we choose to spend those hours can drastically affect our happiness and contentment with life. By living intentionally, we can ensure that our time and energy are channeled toward what truly matters to us.
If you're inspired to live more intentionally, remember the essence captured in one of Spencer's favorite quotes, "The most important thing is to keep the most important thing the most important thing." This phrase serves as a reminder to continuously reevaluate our daily routines and habits to ensure they align with our true values and priorities.
Living intentionally might not be easy, but it's undoubtedly rewarding. Let's be courageous enough to take control over our time and craft the life we aspire to lead.
Sign-Off:
In Spencer's conversation, we learned about the importance of establishing a life built around intentional living — a life that aligns with the values and goals we deem most important. As we integrate these strategies into our own routines, we are sure to benefit in tangible and fulfilling ways.
Remember, time is of the essence, so let's all strive towards becoming more intentional with our days starting from now. One small step today can generate huge strides in your journey towards an intentional life tomorrow.
(Written by Descript’s AI from the video transcription)
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