The Vibration Fit Podcast · Jordan & Vanessa Buckingham

Episode 13: We Built the Life We Choose and You Can Too

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Jordan and Vanessa drop off their son at kindergarten for the first time and question if they accomplished their goals by this timestamp.

The episode begins with Jordan and Vanessa discussing the emotional impact of their son Oliver starting kindergarten, framing it as a moment to evaluate life goals. They explore how shifting perspectives can turn potential pain into pleasure, using examples like homeschooling versus traditional schooling. Vanessa introduces the mantra 'This is great for now. Let's see how it goes' as a way to avoid over-forecasting the future. The hosts then delve into their personal journey, recalling how they created a 'Life I Choose' document while living in San Angelo, Texas, with no money or clear path, envisioning a beachside life they now enjoy. They describe this document as a North Star for decision-making, asking 'Does this get me closer to or further away from the life I choose?' Jordan uses analogies like a map orientation and a dartboard bullseye to illustrate focusing on targets. The conversation touches on societal norms, with Jordan rejecting the idea that dissatisfaction is normal and advocating for an extraordinary life. They discuss evolving from passive income to passion income, highlighting Mark Cuban's insight about creation versus consumption. Vanessa and Jordan recommend starting with the 'Core Four' categories—body, money, relationships, career—for those new to life design. They share bridge statements like 'I want to know what I want' to invite clarity and emphasize that freedom is the basis of life goals. The episode concludes with pride in their conscious creation process and a teaser for upcoming Vibration Fit content.

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A kindergarten drop-off becomes a reflective case for living by design.

A first kindergarten drop-off sets the tone here, turning a family milestone into a quietly charged look at how a life gets shaped on purpose.

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You need this when a first kindergarten drop-off makes your own life choices feel urgent.

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