Quit waiting for some day and start living today. How many times have you heard someone say "I'll enjoy life when I retire" or when "the kids get older"? Sadly, these are common excuses, ones that people often don't get to see or experience. Angelo Valenti joins me to share the key to living a fulfilling life and prioritizing what truly matters. He pulls back the curtain on this delayed happiness mindset and invites us to instead seize joy in the present moment. Angelo highlights the significance of focusing on joy over fleeting happiness.

Angelo is an author and coach with a 42-year career in business psychology. He teaches us the art of finding joy amid adversity by revealing his personal journey, including the resilience he learned from his wife's battle with ALS. Angelo talks about the freedom in finding our identity beyond work and the importance of creating memories with our families today rather than waiting for some milestone years or decades in the future. He shares a path to a more fulfilled life, emphasizing that joy is within our reach and often starts with a shift in perspective.

In this episode, you will be able to:

· Choose forgiveness to heal relationships and find inner peace.

· Create meaningful memories today with loved ones that last a lifetime.

· Cherish the present moment to experience true joy and fulfillment.

· Pursue joy and contentment rather than chasing elusive feelings of happiness

· Reframe challenging memories and experiences to find valuable lessons

The key moments in this episode are:

00:08:54 - Difference Between Joy and Happiness

00:14:19 - Finding Your Identity During Career Changes

00:17:29 - Discovering Joy at Work

00:18:49 - Practicing Gratitude

00:22:00 - Finding Humor and Joy in Life

00:32:37 - Creating Meaningful Memories with Children

00:39:31 - The Power of Making Memories

Connect with Angelo Valenti

Website

https://angelovalenti.com/

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelovalentiphd

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/doctorangelovalenti/

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/AngeloValentiAuthor/

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Podcast Website

https://LivingFearlessTodayPodcast.com

Coaching Website

https://www.hicoachmike.com/

LinkedIn

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