The idea of “designing a life you don’t want to escape from” gets thrown around a lot and I think most people misunderstand it.
In this episode, I break down what that phrase actually means, and how it’s less about escaping work forever and more about intentionally shaping your days so life feels good now, not someday in the future.
I talk about how chasing money without clarity just replaces one set of problems with another, why “I just want enough money to never work again” is usually a sign you haven’t defined what you actually want, and how lifestyle design becomes clearer after financial pressure starts to lift.
We dive into cycles of work and rest, the myth of permanent retirement, investing in experiences while you’re young, and why memories compound longer than money ever will. I also share how travel, content creation, and stepping back from constant hustle helped me zoom out and redefine what I want to build next.
This episode is about intention.
About not postponing life.
About building something sustainable, creatively, financially, and personally.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re grinding toward a vague future without a clear picture of what you’re building toward, this episode will help you reframe the entire idea.
You don’t need to escape your life.
You need to design it.