#367 - Monday Motivation: “The goal isn’t more money. The goal is living life on your terms.”

Welcome to another short and empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week...

Today, we explore the inspiring quote by Chris Brogan that challenges us to define success on our own terms:

"The goal isn’t more money. The goal is living life on your terms."

Three key takeaways you can expect from this episode:

1. How to define what "living on your terms" truly means for you — not based on society, family, or social media.

2. The power of micro-adjustments: how small daily choices lead to big transformations.

3. Why investing in support, tools, and community can accelerate your journey toward freedom.

Listen in and discover how even one small action today can bring you closer to your dream life — however you define it.

As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in. So please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.    

Have a wonderful week 💛

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TRANSCRIPT:

Good morning—and welcome to your Monday Morning Motivation episode. I’m so grateful you’re here. It’s the start of a brand-new week, and I have a question for you:

What would your life look like if you were living it entirely on your own terms?

Today, we’re unpacking a quote I absolutely love from Chris Brogan:

“The goal isn’t more money. The goal is living life on your terms.”

It’s one of those quotes that makes a lot of sense, but only if you slow down and reflect on it. Are you chasing what you truly want—or following someone else’s version of success?

Let’s take a moment to breathe that in.
What does “living life on your terms” mean to you?

Here are some tips to start living this quote beginning today:

Tip 1: Define What “On Your Terms” Means to YOU

Too often, we adopt other people’s goals without even realizing it—whether they come from society, family, or social media. But your Dream Life is unique. It’s not about how much money is in your bank account, but how you feel when you wake up in the morning.

Start by journaling on this question:
“What does success feel like—not look like—for me?”

Is it freedom? Flexibility? Impact? Peace? Adventure?
Write it down. Claim it. Make it yours.

For me, it’s super clear: I want to do work I love every day. I want to work whenever, wherever, and with whoever I want, because I love being around like-minded people. I also want to travel, work, and incorporate my passions for health and wellbeing. To me, that’s incredibly inspiring, and having the freedom to do that is simply amazing.

Tip 2: Make Micro Adjustments Toward Freedom

You don’t need to flip your life upside down overnight. Start with small steps.

• Set boundaries around your time.

• Say no to things that don’t light you up.

• Take the first brave step toward that dream business, side-hustle, or creative idea that’s been sitting in your heart for years.

Tiny daily decisions lead to massive transformation.

Tip 3: Invest in What Truly Supports You

Here’s a truth I’ve learned the hard way: you can’t do it alone. You need inspiration, tools, and community.

That’s why I’m so excited for what’s coming this July—our next round of the Dream Life Coaching Program, themed “Freedom to Choose Your Dream Life.”

This round is all about creating the freedom to choose how you want to live. It’s for anyone who’s ready to stop living by default—and start living by design.

We’ll explore questions like:

• What do you really want?

• What would life look like if fear wasn’t in the way?

• What small steps can you take to get there?

If this speaks to you… trust that nudge. There’s something magical waiting on the other side.

Let’s Wrap with a Challenge:

Before the day gets busy, take just five quiet minutes and write down:

• One thing you want more of in your life.

• One thing you want less of.

• One action you can take today to move toward a life on your terms.

Small shifts create big changes.

Let’s return to the quote again:

“The goal isn’t more money. The goal is living life on your terms.”

That’s true—but we also need money to live the life of our dreams. So having financial freedom is part of that, which we’ll cover in the Dream Life Coaching Program as well.

Your Dream Life isn’t a fantasy. It’s a choice. And the choice starts with you, today.

Thank you for starting your week with me. If this episode inspired you, please share it with a friend—and come say hello on Instagram @kristinadreamlife. And don’t forget to join the Dream Life Coaching Program before July. I’d love to support you on your journey.