#126 - Is Your Breeding Program the Bringing of Good Things?

About this episode

Julie Swan reflects on aligning breeding programs with personal dreams and evaluating their impact on life and happiness.

Christmas is the one time of year I finally slow down enough to reflect on whether my life and my breeding program are actually in alignment with the dreams I have for my family. In this episode, I'm digging into the idea that breeding should be a "bringer of good things"—whether that's financial freedom, family vacations, or simply the ability to be a more present parent. I truly believe that struggle is not proof of integrity, and it's time to stop being a martyr for your program if it's currently causing more resentment than joy. Join me for a year-end "gut check" as we evaluate what breeding cost you this year versus what it gave you, helping you decide if the scale is truly in balance. Every program requires a custom approach to success, and I want to help you design yours so that your breeding business finally supports the life you've always envisioned.

People in this episode

Host: Julie Swan

Topics covered

• breeding program
• financial freedom
• family vacations
• parenting
• joy vs resentment
• custom approach to success

Keywords

• breeding
• program evaluation
• financial success
• parenting
• joy
• resentment
• custom success

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