Taking Life One Day at a Time: Quinn Hill on Purpose & Personal Growth
By Lana Reid | September 13, 2023
As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Quinn Hill, author of One Day at a Time, to discuss intentional living, personal growth, and the importance of slowing down in a fast-paced world. Quinn shares how embracing a day-by-day mindset supports clarity, self-awareness, and balance, and why releasing pressure and comparison allows people to live with greater purpose and peace.
In this episode of The Male Perspective, Quinn Hill offers a reflective conversation on mindfulness, self-reflection, and intentional living.
Quinn explains how adopting a “one day at a time” approach helps individuals navigate stress, expectations, and constant urgency. He discusses how slowing down creates space for awareness, presence, and more thoughtful decision-making in everyday life. For Quinn, intentional living is about choosing presence over pressure and progress over perfection.
Throughout the conversation, Lana Reid and Quinn explore how comparison and external expectations often pull people away from their authentic paths. Quinn reflects on how letting go of comparison allows individuals to reconnect with their values and move forward with greater confidence and peace.
The discussion also highlights emotional and mental well-being. Quinn emphasizes that mindfulness and reflection are not signs of weakness, but tools for resilience and growth. He shares how self-reflection supports healthier relationships, clearer boundaries, and a deeper sense of purpose.
This episode reinforces the value of slowing down, embracing life as it unfolds, and approaching growth with patience, intention, and compassion.
About the Guest
Quinn Hill is an author focused on mindfulness, self-reflection, and intentional living. His book One Day at a Time encourages readers to slow down, embrace presence, and navigate life with purpose and clarity.
For more information on Quinn Hill:
https://www.justquinn.com/
https://www.instagram.com/jdrtq01/
About the Series
This episode is part of the Black Men Matter Series, highlighting Black men who are authors, thinkers, and voices encouraging reflection, balance, and intentional living.
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The Male Perspective is hosted by Lana Reid, founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community-building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.
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