Hey friend,
Let’s talk about something real—making big, bold life decisions that don’t always make sense to others… but feel absolutely necessary to you.
You know the kind I’m talking about. The ones that make people tilt their heads and say:
“Wait, you’re doing what?!”
The truth? Those are the moves that change everything.
Sometimes It’s Now or Never!
I’ve made a series of life-altering choices that some might say extreme, but for me, they were essential.
At 22 years old, I packed what I could into my Chevy Lumina and drove from Michigan to California. I didn’t have a big plan other rhan to make some money and I just had a pull in my gut that said, “You’ve got to go.”
I told myself I’d stay a few years… but then the 2008 financial crash hit. Going back to Michigan didn’t feel right. Instead, I chose to lean in. I enrolled in a Master’s program and invested in my future.
And here’s where it gets interesting…
Living on 50% of My Income to Build a Future
For the first few years in California, I made a bold choice: I sent half my paycheck every month to a bank account in Michigan. No debit card. No checks. No access. I lived on the other 50%.
Some called it extreme. I called it necessary.
That savings became the down payment on my first home.
Then I started using that same “50% rule” to aggressively pay down the principal—and guess what? The house was paid off in 5 years and 4 months. Yes, I had a partner, and yes, we had two kids—but living below our means became a lifestyle, not a punishment.
From Dream Job to Leap of Faith
After 18 years in my W-2 job, my career had truly taken off.
Great salary. Full benefits. Retirement. Flexibility. I was making over six figures doing work I was good at—and mostly enjoyed.
But something in my heart kept tugging. My soul whispered, “You were made for more.”
So, at 40 years old, I did what many feared:
I walked away from my safe, high-paying job to run my business, Happy Whole You, full-time.
To some, it sounded reckless. To me, it felt like freedom.
Another Leap—This Time, It’s Personal
As I type this, I’m on a flight to Michigan. I’m meeting with lawyers to discuss buying land. I want to build a house. Maybe even a second wellness center.
This may mean flying between California and Michigan, raising kids in both places, splitting time with my husband. And yes, I’ve heard it all:
“That doesn’t make sense.”
“What about your business in California?”
“Why leave when you’re thriving?”
Here’s the truth…
I don’t want to leave what I built.
But I also want to return home.
Can’t I do both?
When Bold Decisions Feel Right—Even If They Look Crazy
Sometimes, staying still feels more dangerous than taking the leap.
Sometimes, the fear of regret is bigger than the fear of failure.
And sometimes… you have to trust your inner knowing more than the outside noise.
Because let’s be honest—it’s not always about success or failure. It’s about alignment.
The Real Cost of Playing It Safe
Here’s what I know:
We are not meant to live lives of quiet discontent.
We are meant to feel fully alive, even if it means making messy, unconventional choices.
But the system, the matrix, society—whatever you want to call it—teaches us to follow the script:
- Go to school
- Get the job
- Stick it out
- Save for someday
But what if someday never comes?
Design a Life That Aligns With You
You don’t have to walk away from everything.
You don’t have to move across the country.
But if something inside you is stirring—listen.
Ask yourself:
- What am I longing for?
- What would I regret not doing?
- Who do I want to become?
And know this: It’s okay if others don’t understand your path.
You’re not here to make everyone comfortable.
You’re here to live fully, boldly, and without regret.
Not every big decision will be easy.
Not every leap will land smoothly.
But every choice teaches you something about who you are and what you’re here to do.
This is your one precious life.
Make the move. Take the chance. Rewrite the script.
Because regret? That’s the hardest burden of all.
With love,
Dr. Anna Marie
The Mindset Doctor | Founder of Happy Whole You
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