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The adventure through life continues! I feel like I have a lot going on right now which is great. I like to be busy! I am helping my parents sell their F150 truck which is in great condition if anyone is looking for a vehicle, let me know! Last night I got to go to my parents and help them get their christmas tree down which was fun, and I got to hang out for a while! My parents are such a blessing and I would be lost without them in my life. We are getting ready to do inventory at Winco, which will be on the 11th, so that should be fun and exciting! We do inventory quarterly and this will be my first time going through the process. I expect to learn a lot and count even more! Christmas is coming up fast, and I am excited about it! I get the kids for christmas morning and am hoping to have the day off if at all possible, only time will tell on that front though. I am battling with a decision though, and could use your help! my kids would like me to get an elf on the shelf.... I have always avoiding doing so because it seems like a huge commitment of time and energy. On the other side, the kids will never be this young again and its my chance to make their holidays even more magical... I will probably end up getting an Elf on the Shelf just for them. I don't have them every day so it won't be as big of a commitment as if I did, but it is still something I worry about. I am looking for a used, older car to purchase so that I can get around after selling the truck, and think I might purchase an old car my brother has. I am looking for something that can get me from here to there without too much hassle, and it seems like his car could do the trick. I would rather support him and help him get rid of it than a stranger, so if it all lines up, it could be a good deal for everyone. I've been making christmas ornaments for gifts as I do each year, and I am pretty proud of them this year, it is the first year I am really putting my own time and effort into them and I think they look pretty good! I am also selling the ornaments I make, if you need christmas gifts I would be happy to make some for you! This is a quick update on my life, and I hope your life is going great!! Keep the holiday cheer rolling and Merry Christmas one and all!

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Hey, Life with Justin Stephens community! Justin here, with a life update—because the adventure never slows down! As we document this journey through personal finance, success, business, sales, and marketing, today's entry is full of holiday cheer, family love, and little decisions that make life sweet. The adventure through life continues! I feel like I have a lot going on right now which is great—I like to be busy!

WinCo Prep and Family Time

I’m helping my parents sell their F-150 (great condition—if anyone needs a truck, let me know!). Last night I went over to help get their Christmas tree down—pure magic and quality time. My parents are such a blessing; I’d be lost without them. We’re gearing up for inventory at WinCo on the 11th—my first time! Excited to learn the process and count everything. I’m hoping to have Christmas morning off to be with the kids—fingers crossed!

The Elf on the Shelf Dilemma

I’m battling a decision though, and could use your help! My kids want an Elf on the Shelf… I’ve always avoided it—huge time/energy commitment. But they’ll never be this young again, and it’s my chance to make holidays magical. I’ll probably cave just for them (I don’t have them every day, so less intense). Thoughts?

Practical Changes: New Wheels and Ornament Gifts

Looking for a used commuter car after the truck sale—might buy my brother’s old one. Rather support family than a stranger, and it’ll save on gas. Also making Christmas picture-frame ornaments again—proud of this year’s batch! Selling them too—if you need unique gifts, message me! $17 shipped in the US.

Reflections: Gratitude in the Hustle

Busy, blessed, and loving the ride—WinCo growth, family time, little holiday decisions. Life’s adventure is in these moments.

Why This Matters for Your Journey

Embracing busy seasons with gratitude fuels everything—in finance (practical choices), business (hustle joy), and life (family magic). Keep the cheer rolling!

At Life with Justin Stephens, we share raw Journal Entries like this, alongside Point of View stories, Life Strategy tips, Resources, and Great Causes to inspire your path in finance, business, sales, marketing, and beyond.

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To your holiday joy,
Justin Stephens