J.S. Simpson & Associates

Customized coaching, action planning, and dance for the life and work you were created for.

J.S. Simpson & Associates

Customized coaching and action Planning for

the Life Paragraphand Work You Were Created for.

Customized coaching, action planning, and dance

for the life and work you were created for.

We know that you want to experience genuine fulfillment.

To achieve that, you need to understand how to reach what you're longing for.

The problem is everything you’ve tried so far hasn’t worked and you don’t know why, which makes you feel frustrated.

You deserve a solution that shows you the unique path you were created for.

We understand what it’s like to strive and succeed, and still feel mis-fit; leaving you drained and unfulfilled.

Which is why our clients are saying;

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“Mr. Simpson has helped me scale my life’s mountains. I had a hectic lifestyle, but I now have more time on my hands for my family and others. Because of his help, I am more at peace with my life.”


Joshua M.

“I had questions about my purpose in life, and Jeff honestly helped me navigate those. I have been finding more joy in motherhood and spending quality time with my family.”


Darianne M.

“I felt very lonely and felt I couldn’t afford necessities/wants or enjoy things with others. It was very frustrating. [After] My life became more purposeful. I felt relieved, happy, secure and no longer lonely.”


Alex W.

“Before you helped me, I had no interest nor desire in reaching my goal. It caused me to experience low self-esteem. [Your] Teamwork gave me great motivation and a positive attitude. It benefited me as I accomplished my goal.”


Gina W.

“In private, there were many tears and much doubt as to my worth. Some struggles had been with me since childhood, others because of failed relationships in adulthood. After, I am more confident and relaxed, and don't second-guess myself. I know my worth.”


Rebecca B.

Here’s how we do it:

Discover

You deserve a plan as unique as you are. Our approach includes conversations around your results of selected personal assessments, so we have a clear understanding of who you were created to be and why.

Plan

Once we understand your unique design, we can work together to create a customized plan including our 5F Framework: Faith, Family, Fitness, Fellowship and Field.

Act

True transformation comes from action. We're here to guide you, and with our supportive community, you'll find the encouragement and motivation to follow your unique path toward the fulfillment you deserve.

about

Jeff Simpson

Jeffrey S. Simpson, known for his unconventional approach, empowers change seekers to unlock their unique gifts and achieve lasting fulfillment. His signature processes—the . 1% Effect℠, Be EmPowerful℠, and the 5F Framework℠ - Faith, Family, Fitness, Fellowship, and Field - help others break free from societal norms and align with their true purpose, much like the harmony and balance found in dance.

Jeff is a Maverick and strategic advisor with nearly 37 years of service in and with the U.S. Navy, including over 15 years of innovative leadership at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory.

He holds graduate degrees in divinity and ministry, a bachelor’s in religion, and an associate’s in engineering. He is pursuing CliftonStrengths and Enneagram certifications, Life and Leadership Coaching certifications, and credentialing from the International Coaching Federation (ICF). As a competitive dancer passionate about ballroom, rhythm, Latin, and social dancing, Jeff incorporates the principles of rhythm and balance into his coaching, guiding clients to find their unique flow in life and work.

about

Jeff Simpson

Jeffrey S. Simpson, known for his unconventional approach, empowers change seekers to unlock their unique gifts and achieve lasting fulfillment. His signature processes—the .1% Effect℠, Be EmPowerful℠, and the 5F Framework℠ - Faith, Family, Fitness, Fellowship, and Field - help others break free from societal norms and align with their true purpose, much like the harmony and balance found in dance.

Jeff is a Maverick and strategic advisor with nearly 37 years of service in and with the U.S. Navy, including over 15 years of innovative leadership at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory.

He holds graduate degrees in divinity and ministry, a bachelor’s in religion, and an associate’s in engineering. He is a Strengths Champion certified coach and pursuing certification in Enneagram and credentialing from the International Coaching Federation (ICF). As a competitive dancer passionate about ballroom, rhythm, Latin and social dancing, Jeff incorporates the principles of rhythm and balance into his coaching, guiding clients to find their unique flow in life and work.

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Stressed from the Grind

Three Simple Steps to Start Breaking Free from the Grind Today

February 09, 20255 min read

Three Simple Steps to Start Breaking Free from the Grind Today

You wake up exhausted, already behind, before the day even starts. Your to-do list is endless, your mind races with everything that needs to be done, and no matter how much you push, it never feels like enough. The grind has you trapped - running in place, chasing a version of success that always seems just out of reach.

I know this feeling all too well. For years, I believed pushing through was the only way forward - until it nearly cost me everything. The grind took my health, my relationships, and my sense of purpose. But I learned that breaking free isn’t about doing more - it’s about shifting how you live and work.

If you’re feeling stuck, exhausted, or disconnected from the life you were meant to live, you don’t have to wait for a breaking point to make a change. Here are three simple steps you can take today to start breaking free from the grind and realigning with your purpose as the person you were created to be.

Step 1: Pause and Recognize Where You’re Out of Alignment

The grind keeps you so busy that you don’t stop to assess whether the life you’re building is the one you actually want. You stay on autopilot - doing what’s expected, keeping up the hustle - without questioning if it’s leading you anywhere meaningful.

But real transformation begins when you pause long enough to recognize what’s no longer working.

Matthew McConaughey hit this moment when he realized that his successful Hollywood career wasn’t fulfilling him. Despite the fear of losing everything, he stepped away from predictable roles to rediscover what lit him up.

I had to face this moment, too, when I woke up from a coma and realized that grinding my way through life was leading me to destruction, not purpose.

Ask yourself:

  • Am I exhausted all the time?

  • Do I feel disconnected from the people and things that matter most?

  • Am I chasing a goal that doesn’t even feel fulfilling anymore?

You can’t fix what you won’t face. Clarity starts with honesty. Where in your life do you feel out of sync with who you were truly created to be?

You can’t heal what you refuse to acknowledge. The first step to breaking free is pausing long enough to see where you’re stuck.

Step 2: Shift from Proving to Aligning

Most of us stay trapped in the grind because we’re proving something - to our bosses, our families, even to ourselves. We push harder, work longer, and sacrifice more, hoping that one day we’ll finally feel successful, validated, or worthy. But when your identity is built on proving, you’ll never arrive.

The real shift happens when you stop proving and start aligning.

For McConaughey, that meant rejecting roles that didn’t fit his deeper purpose - even when Hollywood stopped calling. He had to trust that walking away from what was expected would lead him to something greater.

When I stopped chasing external validation and started aligning my work with the 5F Framework I now teach, everything changed. Your alignment won’t look like mine or McConaughey’s, but it will require you to stop grinding for approval and start making choices based on who you were truly created to be.

Here’s how:

  • Replace pressure with purpose. Instead of focusing on what you “should” be doing, ask yourself: Does this align with who I was created to be?

  • Say no to what drains you. If it’s not aligned with your mission, it’s not worth your energy.

  • Prioritize what brings life. What activities make you feel alive? Do more of that.

When you live in alignment, work becomes meaningful, success feels fulfilling, and you stop hustling for validation.

Success isn’t about how much you endure but how aligned you are with your God-given purpose.

Step 3: Take One Bold Step Toward Realignment

Breaking free from the grind isn’t about overnight transformation but small, consistent shifts. The best way to break free is to start where you are with what you have.

For McConaughey, that shift meant moving from Hollywood scripts to writing his own story - literally. He went on a self-imposed exile, journaling, traveling, and reflecting until he found his next direction.

After my wake-up call, I had to do the same, stepping into movement, alignment, and deep work to rediscover my purpose.

Your first step doesn’t have to be drastic. It just has to be intentional.

Try this today:

  1. Identify one small step you can take toward realignment. It could be setting boundaries, making time for rest, or reconnecting with something that brings you joy.

  2. Take action. It doesn’t have to be huge—just one intentional step toward the life you were created to live.

  3. Stay accountable. Share your decision with someone who supports your growth.

If you’re unsure where to start, take a moment to reflect: What’s one thing you’ve been avoiding that you know needs to change? That’s your first step.

Freedom doesn’t come from waiting. It comes from taking the next step, no matter how small.

It’s Time to Step Out of the Grind and Into Real Life

You weren’t created to spend your life exhausted, disconnected, and chasing goals that don’t fulfill you. The grind isn’t your purpose - alignment is. Breaking free starts with one decision: to stop pushing for what’s expected and start moving toward what’s real.

If you’re ready to take that first step, I’ve created a tool to help.

Take the Maverick Life Satisfaction Assessment today and uncover where you thrive and where you need realignment. This free tool will give you clarity on where you stand in the 5F Framework - Faith, Family, Fitness, Fellowship, and Field - so you can start living with more purpose today.

👉 Take the assessment here.

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Ready to start sooner? Let’s chat - I have space for three high achievers ready to realign their lives and live with purpose.

And if you live in Southern MD and want to learn how dance can help you become the person you were created to be, check out, Maverick Dance!

You were designed to flourish. Take the courageous first step toward building the life you were uniquely created to live.

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Jeffrey S. Simpson

Jeffrey S. Simpson, known for his unconventional approach, empowers change seekers to unlock their unique gifts and achieve lasting fulfillment. His signature processes—the .1% Effect℠, Be EmPowerful℠, and the 5F Framework℠ - Faith, Family, Fitness, Fellowship, and Field - help others break free from societal norms and align with their true purpose. Jeff is a Maverick and strategic advisor with nearly 37 years of service in and with the U.S. Navy, including over 15 years of innovative leadership at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. He holds graduate degrees in divinity and ministry, a bachelor’s in religion, and an associate’s in engineering. He is a Strengths Champion certified coach and pursuing certification in Enneagram and credentialing from the International Coaching Federation (ICF). He is also a competitive dancer passionate about ballroom, rhythm, and social dancing.

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