Living the Future Now: The Power of Embodied Action
Living the Future Now: The Power of Embodied Action  
Podcast: The InPowered Life
Published On: Thu Jun 26 2025
Description: In episode four of the 6-part InPowered Life Method series, Rudi Riekstins unpacks the concept of embodied action—what it really means to live today as the version of yourself you aspire to become. This isn’t about “faking it till you make it”—it’s about aligning your thoughts, emotions, energy, and behavior to your future identity so that transformation becomes inevitable. Rudi shares powerful personal stories and practical tools for taking aligned, joyful action that magnetizes your dreams into reality. In this episode, you’ll learn:You don’t get what you want—you get what you areEmbodied action means taking steps today as the future version of yourselfReal change requires replacing past conditioning with new identity-based habitsEmbodiment includes not just logic-driven actions, but joy-driven presenceCreating space for joy can accelerate manifestation more than constant grind💬 Key QuotesYou don’t become what you want. You become what you are." – Rudi Riekstins"If you consistently show up as the version of you that you aspire to be, you will become that version." – Rudi Riekstins"Joy is an essential part of alignment. Create from the version of you that’s already fulfilled." – Rudi RiekstinsResources & Links:Join The InPowered Life Community - https://rudiriekstins.com/communityBuy your copy of "The Universe is Hiring: Discover the Role You Were Born to Fill" - https://a.co/d/cJpXKCEConnect on IG: @rudiriekstins @annistonblairriekstinsFind Rudi and Anniston online @ www.rudiriekstins.com and www.annistonriekstins.comChapters:[00:00] Welcome & Series Context [01:30] What Is Embodied Action? [04:00] Acting From Future Identity [06:00] Past Conditioning vs. Future Intent [08:30] Coaching Example: Becoming Before the Title [11:30] Fitness Story: Aligning Identity With Action [14:00] Food, Fuel & Frequency [16:20] Joy as a Success Strategy [18:30] Gardening & Carpentry as Expansion Projects [21:00] Challenging the “Hustle” Model [23:30] Anchoring Your Future Identity in the Now [25:30] Consistency Creates Identity [27:00] Final Wisdom & How to Share