The title Stop Trying immediately caught my attention. My whole life, “trying” has been my way of exploring. Testing out new ideas, new roles, new possibilities. It’s been a word that gave me permission to be curious without pressure. So, when I saw a book...
Ever feel the urge to learn something new but don’t know where to start? Often, we have skills in mind like storytelling, design thinking, or data visualization. But the path forward feels foggy. Books pile up, courses are purchased and not completed, videos multiply,...
An episode of Self Improvement Daily talked about the Psychology of Possibility. The content was based on the work of Ellen Langer. She is focused on the psychology of possibility and how small changes make a difference. Her approach is centered around exploring what...
I saw a reference to a hope chest, and it stopped me. I’ve written about the hope formula and described hope as our window to the future. This made me consider how we might modernize the idea of a hope chest. Taking an old tradition and giving it a twist in our modern...
This time of year, in Michigan, the milkweed pods start to burst with seeds. As soon as I start seeing them, I start taking pictures. I am drawn to the wispy pieces that will carry the seeds to new locations. The possibilities they represent. Seeds in our Life The...
Where has the year gone? Today, September 22nd, leaves us with 100 days this year. There is a lot you could do with 100 days. However, I feel like this 100 is really a 60/40 split. 60 days from now it will be Friday, November 21st. The Friday before Thanksgiving week...
Have you heard about “the great lock in”? This year, people are using September – December to get focused. “Locking in” on goals they had for the year and haven’t yet accomplished. The suggestion is to pick just one goal. Some say you can do up to 3 in different areas...
I came across an article by Karen Covy covering 7 steps to navigating a Lifequake. I was drawn in to idea #3 – Shed It: Give up Old Mindsets, Routines, and Ways of Being. In this section, she talks about three approaches to creating a new structure to our lives. The...
A few weeks ago, I heard about the book Hate the Game on a podcast. The author, Daryl Fairweather, was highlighting some key points from the book and I was hooked. The book focuses on how economic theories come into play in our daily life. Throughout the book she...
Deciding you want to be a MeEO is a great first step. However, shifting from an employee mindset to that of a MeEO takes time & discipline. I’ve made 10 observations that provide a glimpse into the shifts. 10 Shifts of a MeEO #1. You don’t have time. You need to...
Often when we set goals, the goal is not really the goal. Each goal is building to something larger. The ultimate goal. Sometimes we are aware of that goal. Sometimes we aren’t. Finding the Real Goal To understand the goal that our goals are laddering up to, we need...
With the MeEO Membership signup open and the first month launching in just a couple weeks, I wanted to provide some additional details on what you can expect. The goal of each month is to provide content around a theme. Enough information so you feel personal growth....
The term "cycle" in gaming refers to a repeating sequence or loop of actions. This concept keeps players engaged by providing a rhythm or routine. The repetitive actions can be learned and mastered over time. Cycles can be short or long, simple or complex. They...
In video games, quests are a fundamental component. They guide players, provide challenges, and offer rewards. They make the journey worthwhile. This concept of a "quest" can be applied to real life, to our personal development. What is a Quest? A quest is a task or a...
We all have goals across all areas of our life. We also sometimes know the path to achieve the goal we have. Yet, somehow, the goal seems elusive. Sitting there for someone else to achieve – not us. We have excuses. Fears. Avoidance. The goal is right there taunting...
As we move into the new year, many of us have set goals. There is a lot of conversation about creating habits and routines. However, what may be more important is setting up systems. Systems to ensure our planned actions (habits & routines) happen. Systems for...
As we enter a new year, performance measures are being set at work. We begin talking about OKRs and KPIs. Breaking annual goals down into quarters and months. This is a natural part of our work environment. As a MeEO™, we also need to think about our goals for...
Last year, I came across a framework from Jay Shetty. He suggested each year has one of four themes: Learn. Experiment. Perform. Thrive. I wrote about the concept here and tried to consider prior years and my year ahead. This year, I’ve been incorporating the concept...
We’ve all heard of mission statements for companies. They add purpose and clarity to the role the business wants to play in society. What if we took this concept and applied it to ourselves. We could develop overall mission statements. Or go deep on a mission...
A MeEO™. Taking charge of our career and life. The title sounds great. The question is – how do we get there? The journey takes time and will be refined over time. Yet, all journeys start somewhere. Here are 10 steps you can take this week on your path to...
We’ve seen the books – Atomic Habits, Tiny Habits, and even my book, One Shade Greener at Home. They focus on starting with the smallest habits and build over time to accomplish great things. This is a great approach especially when you begin to work toward a goal....