Day 2,971

Growth:

Sometimes the most productive task we can work on is one that doesn’t feel like it is actually moving the dial. Today I paused to put time and energy into gathering all of the tasks, ideas, and projects I am working on to review and then cull the herd. Some were quick and easy ones to knock out, others were eliminated entirely, and a few were send off to a parking lot for Future Mike to take a look at down the road. What remains is a more clear path and helps me see where my energy should be spent. In working on dumping my brain like this I didn’t actually knock anything off the list, but it made all the difference in the world for me moving forward.

Appreciation:

Last week I worked with a friend on helping them find their passion. They’d felt stuck and I offered up some ideas on how to be unstuck and how to pursue their dreams.

My mind is still being twisted and bent by the Tim Ferriss podcast with Jim Collins that I shared yesterday. Several points hit on a profoundly deeper level than in the past and got my head thinking.

A project I worked on today brought me back to old notes and goals. Reviewing them brought back some pretty epic dreams and lined up very closely with some of the ideas from the podcast.

An email today shared the link to a podcast I just recorded for our Express Leadership Academy. When I watched a few moments I realized / remembered what a flow state I was in during that process.

Putting my plan together for this weekend and upcoming week really got me charged up for the project I’m taking on. There’s excitement because it is new, but also excitement because it feels so right.

Out of the blue a friend contacted me about a potential opportunity that still has me shaking my head in disbelief. The backbone is completely in line with each of the previous points.

Tonight I’m thankful for the repeated nudges I’m getting from The Big Dude Upstairs. They are all pointing me towards a dream and I will follow. Here’s to those nudges, the hard work and reps put in, and to each of the wonderful people who helped to create this opportunity!

Presence:

Throughout the day I had the opportunity to reconnect with a dear friend and mentor. Catching up with them was fabulous, it had been too long since we last spoke. Their high energy rubbed off and I’m still smiling after our conversation. Additionally, they offered up some mind rocking dream fuel which helped ignite a firestorm of dreams and ideas in me! Our conversation this evening will stick with me for a long time for a variety of reasons.

Thanks!!!