Episode 14: Your Future Self is Watching. How to Balance the Present and Plan for the Future

Welcome to this episode of the Westward Podcast, where we're talking about the art of balancing living in the moment with building a solid future. This episode brought to you by ⁠Warrior Counseling Works⁠Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ devinoutwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to pick up your copy of Words of the West!This podcast is co-produced with⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LiveEQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Click the link to shop horses, tack, stables, and jobs.We'll talk about the importance of daily habits, and how your choices today are the vote you cast for who you will be in the future. We'll explore how every small choice made today impacts not just your future, but the legacy we leave behind. Join me as we navigate this intricate journey together.00:00 Welcome and Gratitude03:09 Balancing the Present and Future06:26 Living in the Moment09:55 Daily Choices and Their Impact17:21 Practice and Habits20:41 Understanding Burnout and Self-Forgiveness21:23 The Impact of Daily Choices22:23 Balancing Present and Future24:16 Living in the Moment vs. Planning Ahead26:08 Checking in with Your Values27:48 Acting Like Your Future Self35:09 Building Your Legacy Today40:06 Final Thoughts and Reflections