Evan Rapoport’s Post

In the tapestry of life, we often find ourselves confined to a single thread, entrapped in the belief that our destiny lies in excelling in just one domain. This misconception closes our eyes to our kaleidoscope of abilities and passions. I shared in a previous post how I encouraged my clients to dream unrestrained personally and professionally. The exercise, however, brought to light a recurring pattern: dreams were consistently stifled by self-imposed barriers of disbelief such as "I can't do that" or "I am not that person." Reflecting on my journey, I saw parallels. For years, I had been quick to laugh off any suggestions of my creativity, even as I simultaneously nurtured an Instagram account that blossomed to over 100,000 followers. Yet, despite these accomplishments, I grappled with fully expressing my identity. The turning point was a moment of enlightenment through Romans 12:6, reminding me that "𝗪𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝘀." In this revelation, I recognised a shift in the professional landscape: the emergence of portfolio careers. Individuals were no longer confined to one role but were instead leveraging diverse talents across fields. My journey mirrored this evolution as I built software for a company whilst still committed to a finance day job. This is also why I always struggled to be put into a box and always did multiple things in my corporate days This era empowers us to realise that not all gifts are meant for monetisation; some are for joy, others for impact. The key to a fulfilling life is to feed our curiosity and embrace new experiences. It's time to break free from the limiting belief that we are destined for a single path. As multifaceted beings, we have the capacity to contribute in diverse and meaningful ways. Let us embrace our talents, explore our interests, and allow ourselves the freedom to be authentic. In the narrative of our lives, we are the authors. Let's pen a story rich with exploration, curiosity, and authenticity.

Lots of good nuggets of wisdom here. Here are some I liked specifically. 1. "Spending an extended period of time in another country, ideally one where people don’t speak your language expands your horizons in multiple ways. You become a traveler instead of a tourist, and you discover things you wouldn’t otherwise. You see the difference between being on vacation somewhere and living there. You’re forced to learn the language and get out of your comfort zone. There’s also no itinerary- just a series of potential adventures waiting to unfold, and stories waiting to be told But more than anything, spending an extended period of time in another country makes you see that your own is not the center of the universe. There’s a whole world of opportunities, people and experiences beyond the borders and boundaries of where you live. 2. "At some point in your life, you have to accept the reality of dreams that won’t come true. If you accept whatever it is you don’t want, but can’t change, it loses its power over you. Paradoxically, you might end up getting what you want." 3. "The more you expect from life, the more it disappoints you. The less you expect, the more it delights you. Whenever I’ve expected nothing from creative endeavors, dates, and almost every other situation in my life, I’m always pleasantly surprised. It’s better to be pleasantly surprised than unpleasantly blind sided . And one way to avoid the latter is by lowering your expectations." https://lnkd.in/ga5RkuKx

In high school, a friend told me as we drifted apart, “You’ll be rich, I can just tell.” It wasn’t a comment based on wealth or our surroundings in San Diego—it was about seeing a future she believed was inevitable for me. Her words weren’t about monetary success but about recognizing a relentless drive within me. Years later, her words still resonate, not as a prediction of financial wealth, but as a beacon guiding me toward a richness of experiences and achievements. This reflection isn't about boasting of success but about understanding the profound impact of expectations—both ours and those perceived by others. I'm driven to live up to the vision she had for me, striving not just for financial success but for a wealth of memories, meaningful connections, and impactful experiences. Every goal pursued and every hurdle overcome stitches another patch into the quilt of a life well-lived. Let’s talk about the unexpected moments that have shaped your path. What conversation or moment from your past unexpectedly echoes through your life today? How does it motivate you to prove something—not just to others, but to yourself? #CareerReflections #Motivation #LifeJourney #SuccessStories #PersonalGrowth P.S. Thank you to everyone who has been part of my story. Your support turns my efforts into triumphs. Let’s keep creating rich memories together!

In this video, we explore the deep-seated beliefs that prevent us from achieving the life we deserve. Do you often feel unworthy of happiness or success? Do you catch yourself thinking that good things just aren't meant for you? You're not alone. This mindset is what keeps many of us from realizing our full potential, but it's time for a change. I'll share a personal story about how early experiences can plant seeds of doubt in our minds, leading us to believe we don't deserve happiness or success. More importantly, I'll guide you through three transformative steps to challenge and change these beliefs. It's time to affirm to yourself: "I am worth and deserving of a wonderful life." 👉 Call to Action: Ready to uncover the financial archetypes influencing your life and start on the path to financial and personal fulfillment? Take the MoneyQuiz now for an insightful discovery: https://lnkd.in/eJji7bKs. 👉 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER  Join Our Mailing List for Exclusive Updates and Resources: Stay connected with our community, receive valuable updates, and gain access to exclusive content and special offers. By joining our mailing list, you ensure that you're always in the loop on the latest tools and resources to support your journey toward abundance and self-fulfillment. 🌟 Subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/dtgvSQe

Life is HARD—we should teach that in school. And, no, I’m not implying that teachers should do a better job, nor am I looking to create more work for them, either. I was simply reflecting that the lives of those around me—friends, family, neighbours, associates, you name it—all have some significant challenges going on at the moment. Everything from physical illness to mental health, job stress to financial uncertainty, relationship hiccups to well, all sorts of other notable moments in life which give us reason to pause. As a kid, I would’ve never imagined that what I see in the lives around me would be my future. I don’t know—maybe it’s me—perhaps I’m a naive outlier here who thought that after my 20s, life got easier. But, turning 60 this year, I can guarantee you that hasn’t been the case. Perhaps I have the Brady Bunch to blame. Or, Disney. Or, I’m not even sure, but I’ll tell you what, I didn’t see this coming—adults like the ones in our circle with significant life challenges late in The Game. My forecast was to finish university, get a job, get married, have kids, and let the celebration begin—woohoo! Oh my, I could not have been any further from reality. Instead, what I witness around me is a lot of, well, struggle. And I’m not even including all of the major world problems we see around the planet today. All the conflicts, natural disasters, government and corporate corruption—goodness, add those to the list, and it seems all too much to handle. Continued in my Substack... link below. Enjoy!

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10 uncomfortable truths about life Moisfearless took 9 years to learn. 1. A salary is a drug that your employer gives you to forget your dreams. 2. If you continue to wait for the right time you waste your entire life and nothing will happen. 3. Even when you trust your close friends and family let them know nothing about you. 4. You lose 99% of your close friends if you start upgrading your life. 5. You'll be 10x happier if you forgive your parents and stop blaming them for your problems. 6. You become more mature when you train yourself to take nothing personally. 7. You don't need 100 self help books all you need is action and self discipline. 8. The most difficult mission on earth is to focus on your dreams and the easiest task is to complain. 9. By age 30 your inner circle should be more focused on making money, building your body and starting a family. 10. People are stuck in toxic relationships because they are afraid to be alone.

Better late than never they say. Not a big fan of analysis when it is about myself. Did an analysis of my Q1 and it was everything I didn't see expect. I had thought I barely met my goals. Dare I say that we really do underrate ourselves most times. I did things in Q1 that I didn't know I could and I don't think I celebrated myself for most of them. Some I casually thank God for when they happened. But today, I look back in hindsight and say that; God is indeed in this story, every detail. To all the things I found myself lacking in, I'm determined to do better. If you are like me that doesn't exactly like analysis. I implore you to just take your time and go through it. It would help you do the following; ◼ Gives you information on what you've spent your time on and entire general run down of your activities. ◼ Help you make informed decisions, you'll know what to improve on and you'll know what to cut down on or do more. ◼ Help you leave a better life in general. So, doing an analysis is not so burdensome, Here's the method I use. 1⃣ I listed out all the core areas of my life; Academics, Spirituality, Finances and Social life. Depending on what your core areas are, you list them. 2⃣ I listed everything I did in regards to the core areas. 3⃣ I cross checked with all the goals I set for my Q1. And viola, there's my analysis. Three simple steps. If you found this helpful, share or tag someone that it may be useful for. And yeah, Happy New Month.❤ Always remember that you are light and let nothing dim your light. Ire❤

Time to initiate you. 84% of men are boys in men's clothes.  Are you the missing 16? Ok, full disclosure*. That's me playing with headlines. Does it sound compelling, making you want to read on, man boy? Hell yeah! Well, seeing as you're here, let me tell you a story. Once upon a time, we'd have crept into your tent in the dark of night. We'd have stolen you away, whisking you off to the elders, calling time on your childhood. And these elders, they'd have sent you on a mission, a journey. It would hurt.  You'd have suffered, been scared, maybe for your life. Unfamiliar places, unable, unsure how to respond. But respond you would have. Because our respond-a-bility draws on millennia of deep lying, timeless wisdom, waiting dormant inside of you. You'd have struggled, strained and sizzled. But most importantly you'd have survived... ...survived and returned to the elders, survived and returned to the tribe. Left a boy, return a man. This the art of letting the old die so the new can be born. This the art of growing up. This the art of initiation. Maybe this too the art of the mid life journey, the call to lose the boy and grow the man, however many decades in you might be. I'm going to explore initiations in the next season of Peripheral Thinking - which is coming soon (and in my work too, if you're curious, message me). The coming new pods a series of conversations with people who, living life on the edges, by their own rules, might teach us to live life fully, with creativity, joy and power. This might be important work for you personally. It's certainly important work our us at large, stuck as we are holding tight to habits of working and living and consuming husking out our collective health and (true) wealth. There is a need to let the old crumble while the new readies to born. A grand initiation. What will you let die today? (and if you're curious about contemporary initiation - escaping you from the ideas of the Boardroom with all its constraints! - and the coming pods, sign up to catch up - see link in comments). #initiation #executives #midlife #change #transition #story

Unapologetic… Remembering that this is still Women’s Month as well as my birthday month I’ve made decisions for a change in my approach for life and most importantly for my business. Following my recent health challenge I decided to live life unapologetically and on purpose. This has meant that the way I do things must be for my comfort and not to make others comfortable. Now don’t get me wrong. This doesn’t mean: 1) I have become selfish and life is all about me me me. No way! It means I’m more decisive about who I help and who and what I give my time too. Time is precious and it’s not something you give up to any Tom, Dick Harry, or Sally :) 2) I want to be complacent and not be driven … not at all! Driven is my personality and without goals in life it would just not be me. Some changes will mean a financial impact on me and my business but this will be short lived and will turnaround. Some changes will allow a refocus that will ultimately bring my time in alignment with my future goals. Some changes will be foreign for me as it requires a change of habit and stepping out of the kadence that I’ve created. Yet this week going into April reminds me that it’s a new financial year about to start. This is an opportunity to make changes to how you will bring new income into your business. It’s an opportunity to decide to start something new. It’s an opportunity to switch lanes It’s an opportunity to slay in your own lane Whatever you do… it you’re anything like me… decide to surprise the world… keep them thinking wondering and unaware. And step into your greatness.