The diagram emerged organically, having no clue in that moment how much this visual would continue to guide me. I had just joined a 12-week program to build my keynote speech, and I was reflecting on my professional goals. With the paper acting as a guide, I drew a simple graph with time along the…
It didn’t seem to matter that no one has ever uttered the word directed at me. I still dreaded it. Flaky. The mere thought of being considered flaky was enough for me to get defensive. Each derisive comment would float through my head as I imagine people’s inner dialogues while they ask what I’m up…
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In a way, it’s almost cruel. I’ve written about my struggles as a person who resists inner expectations. If I tell myself I’m going to do something, there’s a good chance I’ll put it off when the time comes. Because of this, I use external accountability. I’m far more likely to follow through when there’s…
It felt like a slap in the face. Her comment halted my excitement like a record scratch. I had just delivered a talk during a virtual summit, and the supportive comments in the chat and from the host had me feeling confident the session resonated with attendees. Since this virtual summit had guest commentators between…
I could tell his question was sincere, not judgmental. But it still caught me off guard. “What does it feel like to resist following through on what you say you’ll do?” A friend asked me this after I explained The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin, a framework based on how people respond to inner and…
How do you decide when it’s time to stop a practice or commitment you’ve made? Today’s episode looks at signs it might be time and how to stop when the idea makes you uncomfortable. Plus, an update about the podcast. Links Watch on YouTube Want to join the next livestream?• Subscribe to get email reminders…
Maybe you’ve heard the advice to “use external accountability” to help you follow through more consistently. But what does that actually mean in practice? It comes in many forms, so today I’m sharing the spectrum of options for using external accountability and how to choose the right one based on your goals. Plus, signs it’s…
If you take on too much at a time but don’t know how to stop doing it, you’re not alone. Being chronically overcommitted is not simply a time management issue. It can actually be more than one kind of roadblock. Today’s episode explores what’s really going on and what solution to focus on first. Links…
After noticing some concerning patterns, I recently quit social media for a month. Although the decision was personal, there are professional impacts I can’t ignore. Today I’m sharing the changes I’ve experienced, what I’m still figuring out, and what’s next. Links Watch on YouTube Want to join the next livestream?• Subscribe to get email reminders…