What if the life you feel stuck in… isn’t actually your life?

In this episode of Try Life On, Maurice Philogene breaks down a powerful shift in perspective: you’re not trapped, you’re simply returning to a state that no longer serves you.

Drawing from decades of experience across law enforcement, military service, corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and global living, Maurice explains how identity isn’t fixed—it’s formed by the states we repeatedly step into. And more importantly, how you can consciously change it.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or ready for something new but unsure how to move forward, this conversation will show you a simpler path: try something on, follow alignment, and allow your identity to evolve.

This episode is a reminder that you’re not locked into one version of yourself—you’re always one decision away from a new state, and a new life.

Key Takeaways

- You’re not stuck in your life, you’re stuck in a state you keep returning to

- Identity is built by the states you repeatedly come back to, not the ones you briefly explore

- You don’t need a master plan. You need the willingness to try something on

- Alignment shows up as a feeling - pay attention to it

- Some states last decades, others months, but none are permanent

- Growth comes from both stepping into and stepping out of identities

Connect with Maurice

Try Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletter

Email: maurice@trylifeon.com

Website: https://www.trylifeon.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

What if everything you’ve been told about money… is backwards?

At the Get Out of California Summit hosted by longtime friend, Amy Silvis, Maurice Philogene shares a radically different perspective: real estate isn’t the goal—it’s just a tool to build a life you actually want. From saving his first down payment over five years to creating passive income across multiple countries, Maurice breaks down how he designed a life rooted in freedom, not hustle.

In this powerful session, you’ll hear how intentional decisions—not massive portfolios—can lead to time freedom, geographic flexibility, and a life you don’t need a vacation from.

Key Takeaways:

• Why chasing “more” (units, money, status) can actually hold you back
• How to identify your personal “freedom number” and build toward it
• The mindset shift that turns investing into a tool for life—not the destination

This episode is your permission slip to stop following the default path—and start designing life on your terms.

Connect with Maurice

Try Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletter

Email: maurice@trylifeon.com

Website: https://www.trylifeon.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

What if losing your job isn’t the end—but the wake-up call you needed?

In this episode, Maurice Philogene responds to a message from a TLO community member who was suddenly laid off and felt something unexpected: relief.

Using her story as a starting point, Maurice shares the unfiltered truth about his own career journey, retiring from three different professions while navigating layoffs, politics, leadership decisions, and moments that forced him to rethink everything.

Through personal stories from his time in corporate consulting, the military, and law enforcement, Maurice breaks down what it really means to navigate a career strategically—and why your 9–5 should be a tool for building the life you want, not the thing that traps you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• ​ Why layoffs and career disruptions can become powerful turning points
• ​ How to strategically navigate promotions, leadership decisions, and workplace politics
• ​ The mindset shift that helps you leverage your job to build long-term freedom

If you’ve ever questioned your career path, felt blindsided by leadership decisions, or wondered how to create more control over your future, this episode is for you

Connect with Maurice

Try Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletter

Email: maurice@trylifeon.com

Website: https://www.trylifeon.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene