E302. Your Measuring Stick Cant Be in the Past

Are you measuring your life against your past instead of your future? Do you find yourself saying, “I’ve endured worse, so I can handle this”—even when you know deep down you deserve better?

In this episode of PivotMe, April challenges you to stop using your past as a benchmark and start measuring your life against the future you’re creating. She shares why comparing your current situation to past struggles can hold you back and how to shift your mindset to focus on what’s truly good enough for Future You.

It’s time to stop settling for “better than before” and start striving for what’s truly aligned with the life you’re building. Let’s redefine your measuring stick and set a higher standard for your future.

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🔥 Key Takeaways:

✅ Stop Measuring Against Your Past – Just because you’ve endured worse doesn’t mean you should settle for less than what you deserve in the future.

✅ Future-Focused Mindset – Ask yourself, “Will this situation, client, or deal be good enough for the version of me I’m creating 3 years from now?”

✅ Survive vs. Thrive – Using past hardships as a survival story can be empowering, but it shouldn’t set the bar for your future. Thriving requires a higher standard.

✅ Break the Cycle – We often measure everything backward—history, sports, past successes. While this can be useful for context, it can also restrict us from reaching our full potential.

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💡 Quote of the Episode:
“If you’re going to measure anything, measure it against the life you’re building for Future You.” – April Garcia

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🎯 Actionable Steps:

✔ Reframe Your Measuring Stick – The next time you’re faced with a tough decision, ask yourself, “Is this good enough for the version of me I’m creating 3 years from now?”
✔ Identify Your Thrive Story – Write down what thriving looks like for you in the future. What standards will you set for your relationships, career, and personal growth?
✔ Celebrate Growth – Like Tammy, reflect on your journey and acknowledge how far you’ve come, but don’t let past struggles dictate your future.

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Thank you for tuning in to this episode of PivotMe! Remember, your past doesn’t define your future. If you’re going to measure anything, measure it against the life you’re building for Future You. If you found this episode helpful, please share it with a friend or leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform.

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