...looking at your life and deciding what you want to be doing differently, it can sometimes feel like a lonely journey. That sense of quiet sadness, overwhelming responsibility - I've felt that at times. It's one of my
So what can you do about it?
There are two steps to this.
#1 Identify
There are three types of people you might consider inviting in to play with you.
1. PEOPLE WHO LOVE YOU.
There are some people who'll stand by you no matter what.
People who are happy to pick up the YOU banner
and wave it with all their might.
2. PEOPLE WITH SKILLS TO HELP YOU.
In this ultra-connected world,
there are extraordinary people with skills and talents and insights who can help you.
Six degrees of separation?
These days it's closer to two or three degrees,
You have a global reach now.
3. PEOPLE WITH POWER.
People who have resources, connections and influence.
People who can help get stuff done.
#2 Invite.
Knowing these people is nothing if you don't connect with them, invite them in to play. It will be no surprise to hear that no one particularly loves a stranger showing up and demanding something. So try this. Contact people. spend time with them. Ask them, "How can I help you?" Build a relationship, not a transaction. And see what grows.
"Who is on your side?"
Another source of inspiration:
The Great Work Interviews are a series of podcasts Michael Bungal Stanier has been doing with cool, smart, provocative, wise and deeply interesting people. They're free to download, upload and listen to here: Great Work Interviews
BOX OF CRAYONS has more than 100 posted.
To tempt you with a tiny sample you could listen to:
- Dan Pink, author of Drive, on focus and motivation
- Gretchin Rubin, author of The Happiness Experiment
- Seth Godin, world's most famous marketing blogger
- David Allen, Getting Things Done guru
Please take a moment and check them out.
It will be good to have these great people on your side.
Here's to your life of fun, inspiration & action.
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