BUILT DIFFERENT
what's your favorite flower?
not the one that looks good in photos. the one that actually makes you stop and look. that's what you chase when you build your garden.
most people spend their whole lives planting what others told them to plant.
they end up with a beautiful garden that feels empty.
what if you only grew what you loved?
Let’s dive in.
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THE INSIGHT
your favorite flower is your North Star.
it's the thing that makes you feel alive. the work that doesn't drain you. the goal that keeps you going.
but most people never ask themselves this. they chase promotions, followers, money. without asking if those are even their flowers.
they build entire gardens for plants they don't like. the real work? figuring out what you actually want. clarity isn't a luxury. it's everything.
“There is no greater loss than to live someone else’s life.”
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THE STORY
Cal Newport wasn't famous when he started.
everyone was chasing productivity hacks and hustle culture. he was writing about deep work. quiet. methodical. unpopular at the time.
he didn't follow trends. he followed what mattered to him. years later, Deep Work became one of the most influential books on productivity.
He didn't pursue fleeting trends or chase after what was popular at the moment. Instead, he chose to cultivate his own unique path, much like planting a flower in a garden. He carefully
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THE ACTION STEP
write down three things:
what work makes you lose track of time?
what would you do even if no one paid attention?
what do you want your life to look like in five years, stripped of validation?
these are your flowers. now look at your current garden. how much matches?
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THE HEALTH TIP
when you're chasing the wrong things, your body knows first.
constant fatigue. stress that won't lift. running but never arriving.
when you're aligned with what you love, you don't burn out the same way. this week: notice what drains you vs. what energizes you.
that's your data.
THE TAKEAWAY
your favorite flower could be what you want your life to look like.
what drives you. what makes you feel alive.
what seems just like a flower to the world, but is the world to you.
stop planting other people's gardens. build your own.
Until next week,
K