"Never let your current circumstances define the rest of your life", quote from this episode's special guest Ian Morgan. That line emphasises what we cover in this edition as we talk about our perception of ourselves and our own happiness in the current world.
At 50, Ian is a professional ultra marathon runner who travels the world for a living, competing on the Ultra X world series as well as sponsorship work. He decided to change his life about 10 years ago by picking up running again and eventually leaving behind a fairly sedentary corporate life and turning it into a healthier, more grateful way of living.
What I admire about Ian is how he chooses to let things affect him and tries not to dwell on negatives and other issues that are out of his control. Through or talk we discuss the importance of focusing on our own path and goals without the urgency to rush for instant results, missing the beauty of the journey altogether.
There's a humility in the way that Ian approaches life, work and the relationship he has with social media. As a tool for work it can be helpful but can also lead to self judgement and comparison. How we post and choose to react without comparison is so important as we realise that what we see on social media is rarely an indicator of real life.
So take time to enjoy each process in your journey. Whether it is training to be an athlete or building a life of happiness in whatever we choose, it's important to roll with what we do have and not let outside influences impact how we feel go about day to day life.