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May 30

“Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice.” – Steve Jobs, founder of Apple & Pixar

Every day, we’re bombarded by ideas about who we’re supposed to be. Work harder. Be more productive. Grow faster. Post daily. Hustle more. It’s easy to confuse this constant noise with truth. But often, these messages aren’t ours—they’re someone else’s blueprint for a life we never chose.

Steve Jobs built a legacy by filtering out the noise and trusting his inner compass, even when it went against the grain. That’s what it takes to lead and innovate—clarity on what matters to you. When we stop outsourcing our decisions to cultural expectations, parents, mentors, or algorithms, we reclaim power. We stop “shoulding” ourselves into burnout and start building lives that actually energize us.

Want to take this deeper? Try this: list every “should” that’s been bouncing around your brain lately. Next to each one, ask: Where did this come from? Then ask: Do I want this? If the answer’s no, release it. Replace it with a want that resonates.

You’ll be shocked at how much lighter and more focused you feel. Your inner voice? It’s not quiet—it’s just been buried under everyone else’s opinions. Time to let it speak.

Practical Tips to Stack Your Wins:

• Make a “Should Audit”: Write out every nagging “should” you feel today. Track the source. Is it even yours?
• Reclaim Your Voice: Turn “I should…” into “I want to…” or “I choose to…” Watch how that shifts your mindset.
• Design Around Desire: Build your schedule, projects, and brand from the inside out. Alignment creates momentum.

Reflection for the Day: What’s one “should” you’ve outgrown—but are still holding onto? What would change if you let it go and followed your true voice instead?

Mantra for the Day: “I silence the noise. I trust my inner voice. I choose my path.”