Live Differently: Lessons from Our Most Impactful Conversations Yet
At MäksēLife, “Live Differently” isn’t just something we say - it’s the heartbeat of everything we do.
It's the quiet rebellion against hustle culture.
It's choosing purpose over perfection.
It's giving ourselves permission to grow at our own pace, on OUR terms, and most of all, it's remembering that we are not defined by our productivity or achievements.
That’s why we launched our Live Differently YouTube series—real conversations with our team around what it truly means to embrace a life aligned with values, self-trust, and sustainable growth.
And honestly?
These conversations have been so rich, we had to share a few of our biggest takeaways with you here.
✨ You can catch the replays anytime—but we’d love for you to join us live at the next one!
Why Living Differently Matters
In a world that often celebrates hustle, perfection, and checking the next box, it’s easy to lose sight of what actually feels good and meaningful to you. Living differently is about pausing long enough to ask: What do I really want? What matters most? And what would it look like to build a life around that instead?
It’s not about being rebellious for the sake of it or throwing away structure—it’s about creating systems that support your joy, your energy, and your unique path. Living differently means defining success on your own terms. It’s saying no to autopilot and yes to intention. It’s swapping pressure for purpose and productivity for presence.
This mindset shift can feel bold at first, especially when it goes against what you’ve been taught. But choosing to live differently is how we reconnect—with ourselves, with our values, and with the kind of life that doesn’t just look good from the outside but feels right on the inside. Whether you’re in a season of dreaming big or simply trying to catch your breath, living differently gives you permission to move at the pace of your own truth.
Permission to Pause: Rest as a Radical Act of Self-Trust
Let’s talk about rest. For so many of us, it feels indulgent—even selfish. But in our first Live Differently conversation, we collectively exhaled and asked: What if rest isn’t something we earn—but something we inherently need?
In Permission to Pause, we explored rest not as a reward, but as a radical act of self-trust. In a culture that equates exhaustion with worthiness, choosing to slow down is a quiet rebellion. As Sierra shared during the conversation, “We don’t need to explain why we rest any more than why we breathe.”
We talked about the many forms rest can take—emotional, mental, creative, and spiritual—and how redefining rest starts with releasing shame. Rest doesn’t always mean napping or sitting still. Sometimes it means choosing solitude, saying no, getting outside, or letting your brain wander without a goal. Sometimes it means putting down your phone and picking up a crayon.
💡 Key takeaway: Rest isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. When we honor our limits, we make space to grow, create, and become—and that’s the kind of productivity that actually lasts.
If you’ve ever struggled with guilt around slowing down, this episode is for you. Watch the replay and give yourself the permission you didn’t know you needed.
From Achievement to Becoming: The Power of Inner Wealth
In our Becoming Over Achieving conversation, we dove into one of the most foundational MäksēLife truths: You are more than what you achieve.
In a world that often equates success with status, productivity, and how much you can get done in a day, we’re here to flip the script. This episode explored the power of inner wealth—the emotional, spiritual, and mental resilience we build when we live in alignment with our values.
Inner wealth doesn’t show up on a resume or Instagram feed. It looks like knowing your worth without the job title. Trusting yourself even when the outcomes are uncertain. Responding instead of reacting. And giving yourself permission to define success in a way that actually feels good.
We talked about how achievement can sometimes mask insecurity—and how doing the inner work leads to more sustainable, soul-aligned growth. As Sierra shared, she created MäksēLife because traditional goal setting left no room for being—only doing. And that was the voice she couldn’t find but so desperately needed: the one that said you are already enough.
💡Key takeaway: When you focus on who you’re becoming—not just what you’re accomplishing—you build a foundation that can weather anything. Inner wealth is the kind of success that no one can take from you.
🤔 Reflect with us: What does inner wealth look like in your life right now?
Curiosity Over Judgment: The Secret to Joy and Resiliency
What if we stopped labeling things as failures—and started asking better questions instead? In our Curiosity Over Judgment roundtable, we explored what changes when we lead with curiosity instead of criticism.
So often, we’re our own harshest critics. We internalize missed goals, imperfect progress, or shifting plans as personal shortcomings. But curiosity gives us another way. It’s an invitation into grace, compassion, and meaningful self-reflection. Instead of asking, “Why can’t I get it together?” curiosity asks:
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“What is this teaching me?”
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“How am I growing from this?”
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“What do I need most right now?”
In the episode, we shared how curiosity transforms everything—from the way we reflect on our weeks to how we respond to hard seasons. It turns rigid expectations into open-ended exploration. It gives us permission to play, pivot, and proceed without shame.
As Sierra shared, when we approach our goals with curiosity, we’re not just more resilient—we’re more joyful. We stop forcing ourselves to fit into a box and start honoring what actually works for us.
💡Key takeaway: Curiosity creates space. Space to grow, to shift, to stay in motion. It builds a foundation of self-trust that’s deeper than perfection.
📝 Bonus idea: Try a “judgment detox” during your next weekly reflection—just questions, no criticism.
The MäksēLife Difference
This is exactly why the MäksēLife system is different. We’re not just about setting goals—we’re about becoming who you’re meant to be while you pursue them.
Our community isn’t here to hustle harder. We’re here to live more intentionally, aligned with our values, and full of grace.
From the Compass Assessment to your Weekly Reflections, every part of the MäksēLife planner is designed to support your whole self—not just the checklist version.
Join the Conversation
If these takeaways stirred something in you, we invite you to catch the replays of these soul-filling conversations on our YouTube channel. And even better—join us live for the next Live Differently conversation!
Bring your coffee. Bring your notebook. Bring your whole self.
You Belong Here
You don’t have to earn your rest.
You don’t need to achieve your way into self-worth.
Your pace is valid.
Your process is enough.
Your joy matters.
Here’s your reminder that you are already living differently—just by being here.
We can’t wait to keep walking this path with you. 💛
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