11 Things I Quit to Work Less and Live Free

Work Less. Win More. Live Free.

by Trent Creal | TheCornerKings

If you’re grinding 12-hour days and still waking up at 3am asking yourself why nothing gets done…

I’ve been there.

Mind spinning like a browser with 87 tabs open—and all of them frozen.

More hours. More meetings. More “just one more thing.”

Most people think success means adding more.

More hustle. More hacks. More noise.

But after 19+ years leading global operations and building my own ventures, here’s what I’ve learned:

Winning isn’t about doing everything—it’s about doing the right things.

Less overwhelm. More clarity. Less busy. More impact.

Here are the 11 things I quit that gave me back my time, grew my businesses, and helped me show up where it matters most.

1. I Quit Separating Work and Life

Balance is a myth. Integration is the move. My family travels with me. I don’t divide my life—I design it as one.

2. I Quit Caring What People Think

The louder the opinion, the faster they disappear when things get tough. I’d rather be disliked for being real than praised for pretending.

3. I Quit Thinking Small and Short-Term

Fast wins fade. Legacy takes time. I play long games with long-term people.

4. I Quit Letting My Phone Own Me

Notifications are the enemy of flow. I turned them off. Now I work deep, not distracted.

5. I Quit Entertaining Energy Vampires

Your circle should fuel you. If someone drains your energy, cut the cord.

6. I Quit Trying to Make Everyone Happy

Their response isn’t my responsibility. If I’m acting with intention, I sleep just fine.

7. I Quit Staying Up Late

Energy is a currency. I protect mine. Early nights beat early mornings when it comes to performance.

8. I Quit Playing the Blame Game

My life is my responsibility. Blame fixes nothing. Ownership fixes everything.

9. I Quit Saying “Yes” to Everything

If it’s not a “Hell Yes,” it’s a “No.” Every “no” today protects your goals tomorrow.

10. I Quit Overthinking

Perfect is a myth. 70% confidence is enough. Make a call. Adjust as you go.

11. I Quit Comparing Myself to Others

There’s always someone with more. But there’s only one me—and that’s my edge. I only compete with yesterday’s version of myself.

If you’re ready to cut the fluff, work less, and win more without sacrificing the life you actually want…

You’re not alone.

This is how we lead at TheCornerKings—cutting what doesn’t serve us so we can double down on what does.

No fluff. No faking it. Just freedom.

– Trent Creal

Founder, TheCornerKings

Work Less and Live Free

TCK Worldwide, LLC