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Unscripted: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Entrepreneurship
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The Dark Truth Behind Your 9-to-5: How 'UNSCRIPTED' Exposes the Scripted Life and Offers Freedom

A deep dive into the societal forces that trap us and how to awaken to a life of autonomy.

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June 28, 2021790 views
Unscripted: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of EntrepreneurshipMJ DeMarco

Every morning millions wake up to a routine scripted long before they were born. This invisible SCRIPT programs us to accept a life of routine, debt, and limited freedom. From the moment we are born, family whispers the rules, schools reinforce obedience, corporations and media distract us, and governments maintain the status quo.

The six seeders—family, education, corporations, finance, government, and media—act as architects of this programming. Families pass down limiting beliefs like 'money is scarce' or 'you must work hard to survive.' Education often suppresses creativity and critical thinking, preparing students to be compliant workers rather than innovators.

Corporations entice us with consumerism, convincing us that happiness lies in possessions, while financial institutions profit from our debts. Governments provide the illusion of choice through voting but largely serve special interests. Media bombards us with curated narratives that distract and pacify.

Layered on top are hyperrealities—false realities that feel real. The seven-day week divides time artificially, conditioning us to live for weekends and retirement. Money is a collective illusion, valuable only because of shared belief. Consumerism, celebrity culture, and entertainment create emotional attachments that divert us from true freedom.

At the core lies temporal prostitution: the costly trade of our finite time for money. With 86,400 seconds each day, spending most on jobs we dislike is a negative return on life’s currency. Many reach old age with wealth but no time or health to enjoy it.

Yet, there is hope. Awakening to this reality is the first step toward freedom. The five 'Fuck You' freedoms—freedom from work, scarcity, illusions, dependence, and routine—offer a roadmap. Entrepreneurship is the key to escape, providing control, scalability, and time independence.

This blog invites you to question the SCRIPT, recognize the forces programming your life, and take the first bold steps toward living UNSCRIPTED. Freedom is possible, but it demands awareness, courage, and action.

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