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Finding My Fight – Turning Pushover into Powerhouse - 2025 - Week 30 Update
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Journal Entry: This week, I’ve been digging deep into something personal that’s been a long time coming: finding my fight. For most of my life, I’ve been the ultimate pushover—letting others walk all over me, saying yes when I meant no, and avoiding conflict like it was the plague. It kept the peace on the surface, but inside? It left me frustrated, resentful, and far from the life I wanted. But no more. I’m actively working to change that, figuring out how to stand up for myself in ways that feel authentic and strong. It’s not about becoming aggressive or picking battles for no reason. It’s about setting boundaries, speaking my truth, and owning my space. Like in my entrepreneurial journey—whether it’s negotiating with one of my five strategic companies for content and marketing or deciding what to share in this newsletter—I’m learning to say, “This is what I need,” without apology. It’s scary at first, but every time I do it, I feel a little more empowered. Standing up isn’t just defending yourself; it’s claiming the life you deserve. On that note, a quick update on the blog: I’ve committed to posting daily now, and it’s paying off big time. The traction is building—more readers, more engagement, and that buzz of momentum that keeps me going. From sharing insights on tools like StoryBrand’s Marketing AI Agent to reflections on free speech and life’s adventures, it’s becoming the hub I always envisioned. If you haven’t checked it out lately, swing by—I’d love your thoughts. Here’s the thing: life is what you make it. You can let it roll over you, or you can grab the reins and turn it into a wild adventure. That’s where I’m at—finding my fight, building my blog, and charging ahead. The unknowns, the challenges? They’re just part of the ride. My challenge for you this week: identify one area where you’ve been a pushover. Maybe it’s at work, with friends, or even with yourself. Take one small step to stand up—set a boundary, voice an opinion, or just say no to something that doesn’t serve you. Then reflect: how does it feel? Hit reply and share your story or that step you’re taking—I’d love to hear and cheer you on. Life’s too short not to fight for what matters. Let’s make it an adventure worth remembering. With renewed fire, Justin Below are the blog entries from the last week if you would like to see what I have been up to, take a look below!
Essential Tools for Tracking Work-Life Balance: Resources for Entrepreneurs and Families
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Life with Justin Stephens
I am on a journey to document the true value of time. I am doing that through writing my own documentary on my life on X. By subscribing, you will be seeing behind the scenes on how I believe we as a society can collapse time and take care of each other better.
Journal Entry: This week has been a game-changer for me, thanks to diving headfirst into time blocking. I’ve started using it for my entire life—not just work, but everything from family time to side hustles—and I’m feeling incredibly productive because of it. It’s like I’ve unlocked a new level of focus. I realized time blocking is exactly like budgeting in finance: if you don’t have a plan for where your money goes, it just disappears. The same goes for time—our most valuable asset. Without...
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Journal Entry: It’s been a week since my last update, and I owe you an honest explanation: I’ve been sidelined by intense pain in the wake of the public assassination of Charlie Kirk. May he rest in peace. It hit me harder than I could have imagined—a gut punch that left me reeling, questioning everything. In the quiet aftermath, staring at the void his loss carved out, I saw my own life reflected back: how small I’ve been playing the game, how I’ve let a victim mentality creep in and hold me...