What will you leave out?

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There are choices to be made when packing.

It is likely you will not be able to fit it all in.

Consider what to leave out.

 

There are choices to be made when restocking your fridge or pantry.

There are numerous items that could be selected to replenish both.

Be deliberate about what to leave out.

 

There are choices to be made on how you fill your day.

The world, your world, is busy and there are always things to be done.

Be intentional on what to leave out.

 

What possibilities will you pack into your life?

Consider, be deliberate and be intentional.

Particularly on what to leave out.

 

 

“Start a ‘Stop Doing’ list. I’ll leave it as an existential dilemma on whether to put that task on your To Do list.” – Jim Collins

“The real art is knowing what to leave out, not what to put in.” – Steve Jobs

“Knowing what to leave out is just as important as knowing what to focus on.” – Warren Buffett

 

The excitement of day one

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Day one of …

… a new habit.

… eating better.

… moving more.

… the dream job.

… being a parent.

… reading a book.

… keeping a journal.

… following a budget.

… creating something.

… a challenging project.

… giving up … whatever.

… learning something new.

… a meaningful relationship.

… building your own business.

… the rest of your incredible life.

Oh, how exciting.

Okay, now for day two.

 

“Nothing is stronger than habit.” – Ovid

“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” – Confucius

“Watch your actions, they become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your character.” – Vince Lombardi

 

Make the next plan

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Things do not always go to plan.

Be flexible and durable.

Be adaptable and steadfast.

Work through the changes.

Keep sight of the objective.

Focus on what you can control.

Make the next plan.

 

“Flexible in the face of change, resilient in the face of confusion. All of these attributes are choices, not talents, and all of them are available to you.” – Seth Godin

“Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.” – Stephen Hawking

 

How to be more curious

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Seek out expertise.

Ask questions.

Then ask more questions.

Read a book you otherwise wouldn’t.

Or a chapter.

Or a few pages.

Immerse yourself in something new.

A culture.

A restaurant.

A conversation.

Explore beyond the edges you know.

A different route home.

The suburb or town over.

A new website.

Avoid dismissing what you are unfamiliar with.

Go deeper on cursory knowledge.

Be intrigued by a new idea.

Try something that has always interested you.

Lean into a “yes” to what is usually a “no”.

Encourage and embrace your curiosity.

 

 

“Learning is by nature, curiosity.” – Plato

“Curiosity is the engine of achievement.” – Ken Robinson

“Curiosity is the most powerful thing you own.” – James Cameron

“I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.” – Albert Einstein

“When you’re curious you find lots of interesting things to do.” – Walt Disney

“The best in business have boundless curiosity and open minds.” – Robin Sharma

 

Thank more … not less

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He has worked hard.

She with very little reward.

Often doing what is described as “a thankless job”.

Well …

Find that person.

Find those people.

And “thank” them.

Thank more … not less.

 

“Anyone too busy to say thank you will get fewer and fewer chances to say it.” – Harvey MacKay

“We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.” – John F. Kennedy.

“I can no other answer make, but thanks, and thanks, and ever thanks…” – William Shakespeare