Happy 2025, everyone, and welcome to the first episode of the new year! This year for 2025, I am not just making a list of tasks to check off but am also envisioning the life I want by December 31st, 2025! Inspired by my business coach, I am focusing on creating a vision rather than just tasks. It's a lot like planning a trip in that you need to know where you're headed before mapping out the route!
Tune in as I share how reflecting on this year made me realize that it is truly a pivotal one, reminding me of setting my vision for 2020 despite COVID-19 uncertainties. It is really about deciding whether to let life happen or actively shape it.
I also talk about a couple of books that have really shaped my thinking - The Good-Enough Life by Avram Alpert and The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter - books that have both caused me to question our pursuit of more (more money, more stuff) and the comfort that shelters us from real challenges. Is more truly better, or does it just bring more problems?
I explore the philosophy of living a "good enough" life and confronting the comfort that might be holding us back, and I also introduce you to my word for 2025: curiosity. Inspired by Brian Grazer's new book, I am truly embracing curiosity as a way to break free from my comfort zone and the lies that fear tends to create. This mindset shift is about being open to new experiences, even if they challenge or scare me.
I really hope that you will join me for this episode of the show as I share my journey of setting a vision for 2025, pushing past comfort, and embracing curiosity! This episode is about self-reflection, growth, and figuring out how to live a life that’s not just comfortable but meaningful!
Time Stamps:
[1:17] - I created a list of tasks for 2025 but ultimately focused on my end-of-year vision.
[4:32] - Reflecting on big life decisions, I have realized the need to shape my vision for 2025.
[7:13] - I contemplate whether to enjoy my current life or reinvest for future growth
[9:54] - Modern conveniences contribute to a sheltered, under-challenged lifestyle.
[11:41] - Listen as I question if comfort in life and business has led to a lack of challenges.
[12:26] - Compulsive activity often distracts from addressing real issues in life.
[14:01] - I discuss how life becomes a never-ending checklist, and satisfaction remains elusive as desires grow.
[15:17] - Embracing curiosity and moving beyond your comfort zone help form the vision for a meaningful life.
[17:14] - Fear comes before experience which limits growth by lowering the threshold for what constitutes a problem.
[18:11] - Disrupting one's comfort zone and embracing curiosity are so important for growth.
[22:40] - I close by arguing that success requires accepting failure and overcoming obstacles that are rooted in fear and lies.
Resources:
The Accidental Leader - Website
Avram Alpert - The Good-Enough Life
Michael Easter - The Comfort Crisis
Brian Grazer & Charles Fishman - A Curious Mind: The Secret to a Bigger Life
