In this episode of the Pathways to Greatness podcast, host Jeff Forrester welcomes back Eric Springer, who presents a set of 16 thought-provoking questions designed to inspire self-reflection and personal growth. These questions are categorized into four main themes: unrealized ambition, impact and legacy, growth across domains, and planning for the year ahead. Jeff emphasizes the importance of not waiting for the new year to engage with these questions, encouraging listeners to start their journey of self-discovery and forward movement at any time of the year.
The conversation dives deep into the significance of these questions in Eric's life and how they can serve as a catalyst for change and introspection. Jeff shares his excitement about the impact these questions have had on him personally, highlighting the urgency to not only answer them for himself but also to share them with others. This episode is a call to action for listeners to embrace their ambitions and consider their legacy, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their personal and professional lives.
Takeaways
Always be moving forward.
Don't wait for the new year to ask yourself these questions.
These questions can serve as a catalyst for change.
Consider who you will share these questions with.
Engage with your unrealized ambitions.
On Unrealized Ambitions
• What have I been thinking about doing but haven't yet started? What's actually stopping me?
• If I knew I had ten years left, what would I absolutely have to do? What about five years? One year?
• What risks am I not taking that I know I should be taking?
• Where am I playing it safe when I should be stretching?
On Impact and Legacy
• Who have I made better this year, and how?
• What do I want to be known for when I'm gone?
• What contribution could I make that would outlast me?
• Where is my impact shallow when it could be deep?
On Growth Across Domains
• Physically: What's my body capable of that I haven't tested?
• Spiritually: What practices or disciplines would deepen my inner life?
• Mentally/Cognitively: What am I not learning that would expand my thinking?
• Socially: What relationships need more of me? Which ones am I neglecting?
• As a leader: What leadership behavior would transform how I show up?
On the Year Ahead
• What's the one question I most need to answer in the next year?
• What would a bold year look like? What would I have to do differently?
• What do I need to stop doing to make room for what matters most?
• Who do I need to become to achieve what I'm after?
