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» Dear friends, never settle. If there’s a message I will preach for the rest of my life, it’s that one. There are a few reasons why I believe settling is the antithesis of truly living, but the biggest is this: God is bigger than the box we so easily want to put Him in, and what He offers outside of the confines of that space is the fullest, most abundant life. Don’t settle on a person. Don’t settle on a job. Don’t settle into debt. Don’t settle on your dreams. Don’t settle into complacency. 
If your soul craves more, don’t settle for anything less. Refuse to settle, because you get to decide the life you live. Regardless of your personal or family history, regardless of your current circumstances, regardless of your believed limitations, you have a choice — really, many choices — as to how you want to spend your life. 
So hold your head high, go on the adventure, say hi to the cute guy or girl, get after your dream career, be more generous with your time and money, prioritize what's important to you, get out of debt, say goodbye to the time wasters, dig deeper into your gifts, spend more time learning and even more time listening, and stop settling for anything less than the fullest life, whatever that looks like for you✨
» Y’all asked, I’m answering... 💵 Since completing my debt payoff in December 2017 and then saving for and traveling Europe for 4+ months last year — and continuing to travel even now — I have received countless money-related questions from you guys. So I figured what better way to share all that I’ve learned about finances than with a Q+A podcast! 💰 In episode 011 of #wildheartswithgennean, I'm talking alllll things money, including some of my personal financial history, how I paid off $28k of debt in less than two years, how I saved $10k to travel around Europe, and then answering all of your money questions, from how to make a budget, how to get out of debt, how to prioritize your finances, how to save for travel, and more! #linkinprofile 💳 Wild Hearts with Gennean is available on iTunes, Spotify, & Google Podcasts — links are in my profile 🎧✨
» It's strange just how different this trip already feels compared with last year's. I've been in Paris for 3 full days, but feel as though I've spent more time dreaming and working than actually exploring. Sure, the constant threat of rain has helped me stay indoors a bit, but as I’ve watched the clouds part and the sun drench this city with light — and I've thus wandered through the les rues de Paris — I can't help but be grateful for a new kind of solo travel experience: soaking in every bit of a city, feeling like a local (even if just for a few days), and finding myself so incredibly and creatively inspired ✨
» What Paris has taught me (so far) — Crêpes are always a good idea. Paris in the rain is magical. Say yes to trying new things, be it exploring off the beaten path or sampling escargot. Wear comfortable shoes... or buy shoes that are more comfortable, because you weren't really thinking when you packed. Forget FOMO; just do the things YOU want to do. Stay in an artist's tiny studio apartment, you won't regret it — not even the rickety six floor spiral staircase it takes to get there. Views from Arc de Triomphe surpass those from la Tour Eiffel. Eat more crêpes. 🇫🇷
» Bonjour Paris! 🇫🇷 It may be a bit gray and rainy here, but I'm still more than happy to call this view home for the next few days. Truth be told, I only felt about 28% ready for this trip as I drove to the airport yesterday, and even now as I look ahead over the next four months of traveling Europe (again), I feel unprepared. Unprepared to live another third of a year out of my suitcase, unprepared to work as much as I do while traveling abroad, and unprepared to take on what lies before me. But last summer, my Pops gave me the vision of being back here to do something new… something I know that I can’t do without Him. So here I am, sitting in a little artist’s apartment in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, asking Him to breathe inspiration, clarity, and confidence… and maybe a lil more sunshine, too 🔆
» When you find yourself a friend who is a master of living with purpose, who always keeps it real, and who consistently points you to Jesus, keep ‘em close. And bonus points if that friend is also one of the kindest and most generous humans around. On the newest episode of Wild Hearts with Gennean, I’m sitting down with my sweet friend @miabellahiggins to chat about how to cultivate an intentional life. From physical spaces to relationships to how to handle social media, we share why being intentional matters, how minimalism plays a part in our decision making, and a few tips for how we can all live with a little more intention. 
Wild Hearts with Gennean is on iTunes, Spotify, & Google Podcasts — all links are in my profile 🎧✨