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 Measuring My Life with Intention-Week 4

This week’s focus, “How Will You Measure Your Life?”, gave me the opportunity to slow down and truly reflect on what kind of life I want to build, not just in terms of career goals, but in how I live out my values and support my family.

The Life Plan Core Value Statement was one of the most meaningful exercises. It helped me identify the principles I want to guide my decisions, and it reminded me that a fulfilling life is built on integrity, balance, and purpose, not just busyness or external success.

One of the most personal parts of the week was completing the Deconstructing Your Fears Worksheet. I centered it on a business plan my husband and I are developing. With his experience as a general contractor and my desire to earn a real estate license, we hope to start a business together buying, building, and selling homes. Writing about that dream forced me to look at the fears I’ve quietly carried: financial instability, failure, the unpredictability of the market. But instead of feeling overwhelmed, this activity helped me see that acknowledging fear is a vital step in moving forward with faith and strategy.

The Book Report on Launching Leaders also reinforced the idea that living intentionally, especially as a leader, spouse, or parent, requires consistent effort and alignment with our core values. It reminded me that we are all capable of creating a life of meaning, no matter the obstacles.

As I reflect on everything from this week, I feel more grounded and inspired. I’m not just working toward a degree, I’m working toward a life that reflects what matters most to me: faith, family, meaningful work, and service. This week helped me recognize that success isn’t just something I chase,  it's something I define.

As Clayton Christensen wrote, “Don’t worry about the level of individual prominence you have achieved; worry about the individuals you have helped become better people.” That’s the kind of legacy I hope to build, both at home and in the work I choose to do.


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