Live the Far More Life: Beyond Just Enough
Ethan had spent most of his life chasing “enough.”
Enough money to pay the bills.
Enough time to squeeze in a vacation once a year.
Enough energy to get through the workweek.
He told himself that as long as he had enough, he was doing fine. But deep down, he couldn’t shake the feeling that life was meant to be more than just fine.
One evening, after another long day at work, he sat on his porch watching the sunset. His neighbor, an older man named Henry, walked over and leaned against the railing. They talked about life, work, and the usual day-to-day struggles.
Then Henry said something that Ethan would never forget:
“Most people spend their lives making sure they have enough. But what if you aimed for far more? What if you lived beyond survival and actually built a life of abundance?”
Ethan blinked. “Far more? What does that even mean?”
Henry smiled. “It means having more than you need so you can live freely, give freely, and experience life fully.”
That night, Ethan couldn’t sleep. What if he had been aiming too low this whole time?
The “Just Enough” Trap
For years, Ethan had followed the same pattern as most people—earning just enough to stay comfortable, keeping his dreams small, and making choices based on necessity rather than possibility.
He had never considered what it would be like to live in abundance—not just financially, but in every area of his life.
So he asked himself:
What would it look like to have far more time, energy, and resources than I need?
How would I live differently if I weren’t constantly worried about “enough”?
What’s stopping me from creating a far more life?
For the first time, Ethan realized that enough wasn’t the goal. Far more was.
The Shift: Creating a Life of Abundance
Ethan made a decision. He wasn’t going to settle for just enough anymore—he was going to build a life of abundance. Not just for himself, but for his family, his future, and those around him.
He started making changes:
Increasing His Value – Instead of just doing his job, he sought ways to grow. He learned new skills, networked with successful people, and positioned himself for bigger opportunities.
Building Wealth, Not Just Income – He stopped thinking about paychecks and started thinking about assets. He learned about investments, started a side hustle, and created income streams that worked for him instead of him working for them.
Expanding His Capacity – He realized that abundance wasn’t just about money—it was about time, energy, and relationships. He set better boundaries, prioritized personal growth, and surrounded himself with people who pushed him to think bigger.
The more he aimed for far more, the more his life began to transform.
Giving, Sharing, and Truly Living
Ethan’s biggest realization came when he experienced something unexpected.
One afternoon, he saw a struggling single mother at the grocery store, debating what essentials she could afford. Without hesitation, Ethan stepped in and paid for her groceries. She looked at him, stunned. “Why would you do this?”
He smiled. “Because I can.”
That moment changed him.
He finally understood what Henry had meant—far more wasn’t just about accumulating wealth or success for himself. It was about having enough to make a difference, to live freely, and to give without hesitation.
Your Turn: Living the Far More Life
Ethan’s story is a reminder that you don’t have to settle for just enough.
You can create far more time, money, and freedom.
You can build a life where you don’t just survive—you thrive.
You can give, share, and contribute in ways that truly matter.
So ask yourself:
Am I aiming for just enough, or am I working toward a life of abundance?
What steps can I take today to create far more for myself and my family?
How would my life change if I stopped settling and started expanding?
The far more life isn’t a fantasy—it’s a choice.
So why settle for enough, when you could have far more?
