Jim Rohn - You have two choices: You can make a living, or you can design a life

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 23rd.Today is National Innergize Day, a holiday dedicated to tapping into your inner energy and discovering the power that already exists within you. Unlike holidays that focus on external celebrations, National Innergize Day encourages us to turn inward and reconnect with our own source of motivation, creativity, and strength.The word "innergize" combines "inner" with "energize," suggesting that the most sustainable and powerful energy doesn't come from outside sources like caffeine, external validation, or temporary motivators. Instead, it comes from cultivating and accessing the wellspring of energy that exists within each of us.This holiday reminds us that we all have an internal battery that can be recharged through self-reflection, purposeful action, and aligning our daily activities with our deeper values and passions. It's about finding that sweet spot where effort doesn't feel draining because it's connected to something meaningful.Today's quote comes from motivational speaker Jim Rohn, who said:"You have two choices: You can make a living, or you can design a life."Rohn's observation captures the essence of what National Innergize Day is all about. When we're just making a living, we're running on external energy – paychecks, deadlines, other people's expectations. This kind of energy is finite and often leaves us feeling depleted.But when we design a life – when we make conscious choices about how we spend our time and energy based on our values and vision – we tap into something much more powerful. We access our inner energy, the kind that renews itself because it's connected to purpose.Think about the difference between doing something because you have to versus doing something because it aligns with who you are and what you want to create in the world. The second scenario doesn't just use less energy – it actually generates energy. That's the power of being innergized.Rohn understood that life design isn't about having perfect conditions or unlimited resources. It's about making intentional choices that connect your daily actions with your deeper sense of purpose and meaning.As you start your Monday, consider Rohn's wisdom about designing versus just making a living. What areas of your life could benefit from more intentional design? Where are you running on external energy when you could be tapping into your inner source?Maybe it's finding ways to incorporate more of what energizes you into your work day. Maybe it's saying no to commitments that drain you so you can say yes to opportunities that align with your values. Maybe it's simply taking five minutes to reconnect with why you're doing what you're doing.National Innergize Day reminds us that we have more control over our energy levels than we think. The key is making choices that feed our inner fire rather than just responding to outside demands.That's going to do it for today. I'm Andrew McGivern signing off for now. But I'll be back tomorrow - same pod time, same pod station with another Daily Quote.