yo, mau here

i found a dope little nature cafe here in Bali. I'm laying here with my feet up writing to you. look:

not a bad life, eh?

so, yesterday was the first group call of step into flow. ya know, that group "program" I launched a little bit ago? yeeee…

it was fucking awesome. but also, kind of scary lol.

it definitely felt a bit uncomfortable at first… that's the first time I've ever "led" something in a group where people have actually paid me money.

it's a strange feeling… they were looking at me like I was expected to have this figured out LOL.

but honestly, I don't 😅

i'm just figuring this shit out as i go.

but don't get me wrong… it DOES feel like it's coming together perfectly.

this whole experience has really forced me to dig deep, organize my thoughts/processes, and even just level up my mind.

like i've dead ass been working 12+ hour days the past week. I love it.

but it's also taking a lot from me. It's making me realize the importance of staying "dialed" in.

i'm realizing how important it is to prioritize your internal state. to take breaks, clear your mind, and allow yourself time to literally do NOTHING.

...things like working out, walks, scooter rides across town, watching the sunset, etc are CRUCIAL when you're in full creation mode (which is honestly why a place like Bali serves me really well).

I literally feel like i'm leveling up my character:

• I'm increasing my capacity for work.
• I'm increasing my capacity to hold space for others.
• and now, I'm in a position where people are actually "counting" on me.

not only did I make a promise to myself, but for the first time, I've made a promise to OTHERS.

which is kind of crazy...

because this NEW identity I wanted to step into (for more freedom)… ALSO comes with MORE responsibility.

it means I need to take care of myself even BETTER now - so that I am ABLE to show up for others.

which I think for a lot of us… is the thing that actually holds us back from "winning"?

it's not that we can't do it… or that we're scared to fail…

it's that we're subconsciously scared of what that actually MEANS for us when we do, and the person we have to become.

for example, if you want to scale any business and make real money, that means serving MORE people, probably managing a team, etc. - which means by default, more people are counting on you!

the list goes on!

which only means that YOU have to face yourself even more.

you can't tolerate the bad habits that fuck up your mood, energy, or flow…

you can't do things that bring you out integrity/alignment.

because if you do…

how are you supposed to show up for others?

at the end of the day… if you want to do great things… you have to take on MORE responsibility.

it's like the age old saying:

"With more power, comes more responsibility"

there is no way around it.

and even though part of that is scary…

it's also exciting.

because it forces you to step into the person you're meant to become.

Just like this excerpt from Jesus's Sermon on the Mount:

"Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when there is the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye." — Matthew 7:3–5

basically, before you try to "help" or "fix" others… you have to help/fix yourself.

so if you've been wanting to step into a new identity, but part of you is actually scared of what it means for you when you do…

Find a real reason why.

Because if it's just for "money" or some external validation… you'll self-sabotage yourself every time.

But if it's fully aligned with:

1. the life you're trying to build
2. the impact you want to make
3. and what you're naturally good at/drawn to…

It'll be MUCH easier to face your fears and make the necessary "sacrifices" to level up your life.

(although when you do this right, those things won't feel like sacrifice. in fact, you'll feel like you're sacrificing yourself by NOT doing them).

Because here's the thing - when you're moving from a place of alignment, the work doesn't feel like work. The responsibility doesn't feel heavy. The growth doesn't feel forced...

It feels like you're finally becoming who you were put on this Earth to be.

that's it. carry on

much love,
mau